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Women in the Automotive Industry: Liz Pilibosian, General Motors Vehicle Chief Engineer of the 2008 Cadillac CTS
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 15th, 2007 7:00pmLiz began her GM career in 1982 as a project engineer at Pontiac Motor Division. Since then, she's worked on variety of technical projects including developing complex stress and vibration analysis models, hardware testing and validation, and evaulating underhood/underbody thermal validation, engine noise, and vibration on an assortment of vehicles, including Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Chevrolet Lumina, Pontiac ...
Dubai Auto Show Diary Day Two -- GM Does Middle East with Style
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 13th, 2007 12:50pmThe GM Dubai Style event Sunday November 11, 2007 at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena was an incredible setting for this 'invitation only' event with over 800 attendees from all over the world. The evening began with an outdoor canapé reception at the Madinat Jumeirah Arena at the Water Terrace on Fort Island. I was able to mingle freely with the VIP guests, GM executives and celebrities attending the event. A ...
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Racing 4 A Reason Driver Competes to Raise Money for United Spinal Association
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 12th, 2007 2:11pmOn December 1, 2007, race car driver Karen Salvaggio will compete at "25 Hours of Thunderhill"--the longest endurance race in North America--to benefit United Spinal Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Americans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. Since 2002, the 25 Hours of Thunderhill race has been held annually at Thunderhill Raceway Park in ...
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AskPatty in Second Life and Jody DeVere Featured in American Express Small Business Machinima Video
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 12th, 2007 8:04amCheck out this informative video -- featuring AskPatty.com's President, Jody DeVere, and the AskPatty.com virtual venue at Second Life -- that was recently posted at the Amerian Express Open Forums: "Understanding Virtual Marketplaces: A View of Your Small Business in the Virtual World." (http://www.openforum.com/thread.jspa?threadID=300000821) In an attempt to help small business owners transition to a ...
Miranda Throckmorton -- Racer, High-School Sophomore
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 11th, 2007 1:39pmMiranda Throckmorton is a 15-year-old high school student but she is not your typical teenager. The Indiana native has been racing since she was 4-1/2-years-old when she began running ¼ midgets. In addition to her studies at Avalon High School just outside of Indianapolis, Miranda works out four times a week with PitFit Training as well as being responsible for all the maintenance and upkeep for her racecars; ...
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WANTED: Women and Minority Non-General Motors Dealers
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 8th, 2007 2:06pmGeneral Motors is planning to host its second non-GM dealer recruiting event to meet experienced women and minority dealers who are interested in owning a GM dealership. As the first manufacturer in the automotive industry to launch a Women's Retail Initiative and a Minority Dealer Development program, GM continues its commitment to build a strong diverse dealer network. This December 11 and 12, the Marriott ...
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6000 Teen Drivers Die Each Year
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 7th, 2007 7:56pmSometimes, when I'm watching TV, I am so moved by some small fact on a show or during a commercial that I must get up immediately to research the subject. I saw a commercial just now from Allstate Insurance that shows a long line of vehicles driving on the highway towards the viewer; as we watch, we see that each car is filled with carefree teenagers. My first impression was how much I liked the music, and that once ...
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Ask Patty Around the World Blog Carnival -- November 6, 2007
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 7th, 2007 8:02amGobble, Gobble! It's November, which means pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce feasts are just around the corner. While you're waiting for the Turkey, why not relax with the AskPatty blog carnival? Time to get revved up! Ridemakerz is opening a new shop in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Ridemakerz offers kids of every age the opportunity to tune and "trick out" their very own ride. Sounds like the perfect ...
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Wet Weather Driving Tips
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 6th, 2007 10:05amAccording to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, nearly one million vehicle accidents a year occur in wet weather. Many of these rainy-day wrecks are caused by motorists failing to appreciate the vast difference between driving in wet and dry conditions, says Peter Cunningham, a championship-winning race car driver who tours the United States for Firestone, teaching driving skills and discussing ...
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Airbags: Are They Enough To Save Your Life? Lexus Says NO
Posted by AskPatty - Automotive Advice for Women at Nov 5th, 2007 5:50pmA lot of people believe that the typical seat belts and airbags are enough to save their lives, but is that really true? With all the technology available today, car makers are coming up with better ways to develop safety. Ever heard of back-up cameras? Or how about surrounding sensors? Many of the manufacturers are creating all kinds of devices or added features that have safety in mind. According to the ...
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