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March 19, 2008
Maserati GranTurismo S arrives in New York
Photo: The Maserati GranTurismo S arrives in New York, after its worldwide debut at the Geneva Autoshow earlier this month. The glamorous setting for the New York debut is the Maserati Showroom on Park Avenue in Manhattan, where the GranTurismo S premiered before US clients and collectors. In 2007, Maserati delivered more than 2600 units in the United States, marking a 20% growth in relation to the previous year. (Photo Credit: Maserati North America) |GlobalGiants.com|
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Dick Colliver Receives Prestigious J.D. Power and Associates 'Founder's Award' for Distinguished Service in the Automotive Industry
Photo: J.D. "Dave" Power III, founder of J.D. Power and Associates (left), presents the Founder's Award to Dick Colliver. The award was presented at the 2008 Wall Street Automotive Awards Dinner Tuesday evening at The Plaza Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, March 18.
J.D. Power III, founder of J.D. Power and Associates, presented the prestigious Founder's Award to Dick Colliver of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for his outstanding commitment to customer service in the automotive industry.
Power presented the Founder's Award to Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., during the Wall Street Automotive Awards Dinner held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, March 18.
A discretionary award presented periodically, the Founder's Award recognizes individuals or companies demonstrating dedication, commitment and sustained improvement in serving customers. In the 40-year history of J.D. Power and Associates, only 19 companies or individuals have previously received the award.
Photo: Honda Accord Coupe 2008
Honda is one of the world's leading producers of mobility products including its diverse line-up of automobiles, motorcycles and ATVs, power products, marine engines, personal watercraft, and aircraft. Founded in Japan in 1948, Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. The company has invested more than $9 billion in its North American operations with 14 major manufacturing facilities, employment of more than 35,000 associates, and annual purchases of more than $18 billion in parts and materials from suppliers in North America.
Colliver joined Honda as senior vice president of the Honda Automobile Division in 1993 and was promoted to executive vice president in July 1997. Prior to joining Honda, Colliver worked for more than 20 years with Mazda Motors of America. His automotive career, which began in 1962, included a variety of sales and marketing positions with General Motors and Chrysler.
Under Colliver's leadership, the Honda Automobile Division has set sales records each year, and Honda and Acura dealers are among the most profitable in the automotive industry.
Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services firm operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The firm's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies. Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP) is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Boeing Delivers First 777-200LR for a U.S. Carrier to Delta Air Lines
Boeing has delivered the first widebody 777-200LR (longer range) airplane for a U.S. carrier to Delta Air Lines. The airplane was revealed and then dedicated by the airline's management in honor of Delta employees, 150 of whom attended the delivery ceremony at Boeing Field.
The airplane is the first of eight Boeing 777-200LRs ordered by Delta Air Lines, enhancing the airline's ability to connect customers and cargo between virtually any two cities around the globe, nonstop. The aircraft entered scheduled service March 8 flying between Atlanta and Los Angeles, and on March 9 from Atlanta to Tokyo.
In tribute to employees and to the original "Spirit of Delta" -- a Boeing 767-200 given to the airline in 1982 by employees, retirees and friends -- the new Boeing 777-200LR, Ship 7101, is called "The Delta Spirit" in gratitude to the many accomplishments of Delta's employees worldwide. The aircraft was officially dedicated to Delta employees in a celebration March 6 in Atlanta. |GlobalGiants.com|
Source: The Boeing Company
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