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Ruth Eisen, Executive Director and Associate General Counsel for the Hyundai Motor America knows what it's like to deal with the challenges of autism on a daily basis. Eisen has a son with autism, which is one reason she was so happy to introduce the brand's third year of partnership of the annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks event. The event took place in conjunction with Autism Speaks and recently brought together more than 30-thousand participants at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. The event's purpose? To combat the disorder by raising awareness about its prevalence and promoting increased research funding.

If you've had the opportunity to attend any of the major international auto shows in the United States so far this season, you've probably seen the 1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster.This unique antique automobile has been present everywhere from the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance show last August to the Detroit Auto Show in January, to the more recent New York International Auto Show, and it's drawn large crowds every time.

Luxury auto brand LINCOLN has been working tirelessly to polish its customer service image, and it's certainly been keeping all of its promises about creating a better service experience for its drivers. The brand is now collaborating with world-renowned international association of hotel concierges, Les Clefs d'Or to provide this experiences, as well as providing 24/7 access to its online concierge services. As Jim Farley, Group Vice President of Global Marking, Sales and Service, explains, "We realize that great new vehicles are only one part of LINCOLN's transformation. Outstanding cars like the all-new LINCOLN MKZ have to be matched with personal and innovative customer service at every step.¹

Jim Farley, Head of Sales and Marketing for Ford, didn't know that a quick hotel stay would influence a completely new customer-care strategy for Ford's luxury brand LINCOLN. It all started when Farley, who was living in Detroit at the time, stayed at a hotel in Minneapolis last year. Instead of placing the standard Wall Street Journal on his doorstep, the staff at the boutique hotel replaced it with The Detroit News to make him feel more at home. As Farley recounts, "They said, we saw where you're from and we just guessed that you'd rather have your hometown paper. It's a simple thing, but I want to go back there."¹

Every year around this time, Spradley Barr Ft.Collins has the opportunity to get excited about next year's new Mazda models. Yeah, we know, the calendar just turned over to 2012. In the auto world, however, it's all about staying ahead of the game, and Mazda certainly knows how to play to win. The brand has announced that its next-generation Mazda6 will make its debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September.

It seems that American auto manufacturer Ford is always looking for ways to improve features that most automakers and manufacturers don't even consider in need of enhancement. That's how Ford stays ahead in terms of design and innovation; the brand knows how to get a step ahead of the competition.

The first Ford Taurus was a light, fiberglass vehicle that was a major milestone for the Ford company and that swayed many other automakers to rethink automobile design. Between 1986 and 2007, Ford constructed almost eight million models. It was ,at that time, (and still is) the fifth best- selling North American car in Ford's history, with only the powerful F-150, the subcompact Escort, the always-black Model T, and the sporty Mustang pinned as selling more units. The 90s were perhaps the most important decade for the Ford Taurus. In the mid-90s, the popular Taurus was named the best-selling vehicle in the United States for four years in a row. The Taurus also went through major body styling updates in the 1990s.

Are you a Ford Mustang enthusiast? Now you can build your own "brand new" Ford Mustang based on the classic 1965, 1967 and 1969 production models of these vehicles. Ford now offers officially licensed Mustang shells, built to look like the original cars, which you can order at Spradley Barr Ft. Collins.

When you see a family member or loved one get into the driver's seat, what's your number one concern? For many of us, it's safety, and Ford has found a way to address this issue. Instead of focusing on social networks or smartphone-integration, Ford has taken several steps with its new Explorer to keep drivers safe on the road. Ford announced its intentions to launch new safety features next year, including enhancements to the existing MyKey feature.

Ever wish you could re-vamp your look without changing your personal style? A new haircut or outfit might be the answer for you, but in the automobile world this situation calls for one word: "redesign." And, in a recent interview, Robert Davis, Senior Vice President of U.S. operations for Mazda, announced that the franchise will produce four redesigned models by 2014.