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September 1, 2010
Akerson Takes GM Helm Today; Faces Tough Road
September 1, 2010
Should Cars Warn When There’s a Child Inside on Hot Days?
August 31, 2010
Buick Regal Named Top Safety Pick
August 31, 2010
How Cadavers Made Your Car Safer
August 31, 2010
After 27 Years Fiat Returns to the U.S.
August 30, 2010
Letter Grade Proposed for Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
August 29, 2010
New App to Curb Distracted Driving
August 29, 2010
Flashing Stop Signs Send a Clear Message
August 28, 2010
Ford Recalls 1998-2003 Windstar Minivans
August 27, 2010
Lightning in Humid Regions could be Harvest for Energy
August 27, 2010
Jeep Plastic Fuel Tanks Target of Investigation
August 27, 2010
Pentagon Chooses Two Companies to Build Flying Humvee
February 23
The WAPA Golden Quill award goes to Justin Hyde at the Detroit Free Press! Read the 8-part series that earned him this prestigious award.
January 26
WAPA / Mulally on C-SPAN
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John Lynker / Golden Gear Golden Quill |
Upcoming Meetings & Events
2010 Calendar
Street Dreams Antique Car Show
Sunday, September 5, 2010 is the date for the next Street Dreams invitational antique car show. The event, featuring vehicles that have been the subject of articles by Vern Parker, will be at Spring Hill Recreation Center in McLean, Va. The free, five-hour car show starts at 10 a.m. Spring Hill Recreation Center is located at the intersection of Spring Hill Road and Lewinsville Road.
September 15 | Audi
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Noon | National Press Club
Marc Trahan, Director of After Sales and Technical Service, Audi of America, will give a presentation on the fabulous new A8 as well as other Audi news. Lunch provided by Audi. Reservations required.
October 17
WAPA Rally
October 20
Jim Colon, Vice President, Toyota Product Communications, comes to the National Press Club
November tbd
December 15
General Motors joins WAPA
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» August 2010
• Ford rolls out 2011 Explorer.
• In Memoriam: Al Yamada