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Hall Cycle Center returns to the Geico 2010 Bikers for Tykes & Troops Event!!
GEICO Powersports will be hosting the 2010 “Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts”. Running Friday, April 9, 2010 at 4:00pm until Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 5:00pm. Taking place at KOA Kampgrounds 1240 General Booth Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23451. This 5th annual event will feature national and local musical acts, vendors and exhibitors, tattoo and best bike contests, and much, much more. The event will bring out motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the region to support our children and our military.
Hall Cycle Center will be there with their truck and trailer, giving away prizes for different drawings and raffles. Coming out to meet and greet everyone, they we will also be showing off a few of their own bikes; A Chopper and the orange 1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster, that is on display in the Hall Cycle Center customer reception area just to name a few. Come join us for some fun in the sun!
Hall Hyundai Western Branch’s Service Manager, Pete Novak will be rockin’ out with his band “Bullwinkle” Sunday, April 11th at 12:30pm. Being buddies all through high school they started playing together in August of 2004. This will be the 5th year the original 3 members have been playing live at the Bikers for Tykes and Troops event thanks to bass player and Geico Power Sports Sales Manager, Mike Best. Randy Bias plays rhythm guitar, Pete Novak on the drums, Kevin Reynolds playing lead guitar, and Neath Wiliams as singer/frontman. Playing rock music from the 1960s – now with most coming from the 1980s and 1990s. {Next charity at Relay for Life on May 22}.
The Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally was founded in 2006 to uphold GEICO’s mission of making an impact in the communities in which we reside. All proceeds generated through sponsorships, fundraisers, ticket sales as well as sales and donations at the event go directly to their two local charities: Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.
Charity information:
*Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters
CHKD was founded in 1961 and supports more than 160,000 inpatient and outpatient visits each year, addressing routine and complex illnesses, injuries and chronic conditions. The CHKD Health System also operates primary care pediatric practices, surgical practices, multi-service Health Centers and satellite offices throughout Hampton Roads.
*USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia
It is the mission of the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia to enhance the quality of life and public support for armed service members and their families. With nine centers and over 750 volunteers, the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia offers quality of life programs, family outreach and information and referral services to over 200,000 military members and their families stationed in the Hampton Roads and Central Virginia areas. Some of these programs include: emergency lodging, mobile outreach, orientation, information and referral, special holiday programs, summer concerts, military appreciation days and Flightline canteens.
No Bike? No Problem! Check out all the fun activities taking place.
Schedule:
*April 9, 2010
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
5:00 PM Official Cornhole Tournament
5:45 PM Suburban Key Party Concert
7:00 PM Pro Wrestling Demonstration
7:30 PM Feature Band – The Mike Proffitt Band
*April 10, 2010
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
9:00 AM Freedom Ride – Registration
11:00 AM People’s Choice Bike Contest – Registration
12:00 PM Freedom Ride Give-A-Way
1:00 PM Pro Wrestling Demonstration
1:30 PM Dave Cynar Concert
3:00 PM Tatoo Contest Judging/Pro Wrestling Demonstration
3:30 PM Bikini Contest
People’s Choice Bike Contest – Voting Closes
4:00 PM Contest Winners Announced (main stage)
– Tattoo Contest
– People’s Choice Bike Contest
4:30 PM Tailgate Down Concert
5:00 PM Pro Wrestling Demonstration
6:30 PM Feature Band – Lee Brice
*April 11, 2010
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM Poker Run – Registration
10:00 AM CMA Sunday Service
12:30 PM Bullwinkle Concert
1:00 PM Best Bike Contest
2:30 PM Feature Band – Rock Star Parking
4:15 PM Winner Announcements (main stage)
– Poker Run
– Best Bike Contest
Check Presentation to Charities
This event will be a ride to remember for all!
For more information on being a sponsor, riding for a cause, or just to join the fun visit: http://www.bikersfortykesandtroops.org
For more information on Hall Cycle Center please visit: http://www.hallmotorcyclerepair.com
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MileOne Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Stores in Baltimore receive 2009 Five Star Certification
26Mar
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Chrysler LLC announces MileOne’s Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships in the Baltimore area both earned Chrysler’s prestigious 2009 5 Star Certification.
Pikesville, MD (PRWEB) March 26, 2010 — Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Parkville and Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Owings Mills, MileOne’s two Baltimore-area Chrysler dealers, distinguished themselves by providing the best possible experience for their customers and earned 2009 Five Star Certification. The Five Star certification is the highest recognized award by Chrysler and identifies those dealerships that meet superior customer service standards.
Baltimore Heritage Chrysler Dealerships Receive Chrysler 5 Star Certification
“We are very proud of our teams at our Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships,” said President and Chief Operating Officer of MileOne, Jerry Fader. “Taking care of our customers is paramount to our success as a group and receiving Chrysler’s 5 Star Certification shows we are on the right track.”
The following are the standards, specified by Chrysler, that dealerships must meet to qualify for the Five Star Award:
- Contact every sales and service customer for feedback after the sale or service.
- Survey dealership employees on a regular basis.
- Act on feedback given by customers and employees.
- Maintain high survey ratings.
- Provide training to employees.
- Keep the dealership grounds up to standards.
According to Scott Fader, the Divisional President over the MileOne Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships, “Everyone at both dealerships from our parts and accessories employees to those in service, sales and accounting aimed for excellence in 2009. Through sites like DealerRater.com and Insider Pages, we knew our customer reviews from 2009 were overwhelmingly positive and achieving this 5 Star Certification award from Chrysler further recognizes our commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality service.”
To see why both MileOne Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealerships received Chrysler 5 Star Certification visit them online for new and used car inventory, sales and service specials and to schedule a sales or service appointment.
Heritage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Parkville is located at 9219 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21234.
Heritage Dodge Jeep Owings Mills is located at 11212 Reisterstown Road Owings Mills, MD 21117.
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Fox and Ford Motor Co. has teamed up to put a twist on the 2011 Ford Fiesta. They are allowing the American Idol contestants to design their own Fiesta for one lucky viewer to win.
The Top 12 American Idol contestants were given a crack at customizing the Ford Fiesta to their personal liking. “Male contestants favored Tuxedo Black Fiestas, while the women opted for Bright Magenta and Lime Squeeze” Ford commented. Ford is giving away the vehicles in a contest entitled The Ford Music Video Challenge. If you answer trivia about the latest Ford music video then you can enter for a chance to win a 2011 Ford Fiesta, featuring Winner’s choice of a custom design by one of the Top 12 Idol contestants. Plus an exclusive visit to the Ford music video set to meet the Idols in person. Enter to win: 
www.americanidol.com/ford/challenge.
Check out the remaining 12 contestant designs: www.autoblog.com/gallery/american-idol-ford-fiesta-designs.
Fans of the car or fans of the show can enter The Ford Music Video Challenge once per week from March 17th, 2010 through May 12, 2010, for a chance to win one of the vehicles and a trip to the set of a Ford Music Video shoot. The grand prize winner gets a package that includes a Fiesta with their choice of one of the Top 12 designs and tickets to the American Idol finale.
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Like all good things, they eventually must come to an end. For Volkswagen New Beetle fans this is a sad day, but you will be happy to know the New Beetle is going out in grand style. There are 1500 Final Edition models available total so getting one may be tricky, but man, they are gorgeous!
All the coupes are finished in special Aquarius Blue paint with a black painted roof, complimented with a sharp black V-Tek leatherette interior. The convertible goes a step further with a head-turning, two-tone Aquarius Blue and Campanella White paint scheme with a black power-folding top and gorgeous white leatherette upholstery. All models have a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift handle and hand brake.
Each Final Edition car is individually numbered, with a special badge on the bottom spoke of the steering wheel to denote “X of 1500.” The coupe also has an individually numbered badge on the exterior, as well as fog lights integrated into the front bumper.
For extra driving excitement, Final Edition Coupes and Convertibles are equipped with a Sport Chasses, featuring a tighter steering rack and full sport-tuned suspension. Special 17-inch “Oktopus” alloy wheels are standard. All are equipped with 150-hp 2.5L 5-cylinder engine matched with the sporty 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic.
To get your hands on one of these unique Beetles before our inventory runs out, visit one of our Heritage Volkswagen stores in either Owings Mills, MD or Parkville, MD. Remember, these are special editions; supply is low so act quickly.
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Being in the military sure isn’t easy. However, being a military spouse can be just as hard. Our military spouses are heroes whom maintain the home-front during long deployments, selflessly volunteering in their communities, and provide moral support for their loved ones serving at home and in harms way. Most of these ‘At Home Heroes’ hold down full time jobs and raise families. While the service member is rewarded for superior job performance with medals, promotions and ceremonies, the military spouse generally only receives a “thank you” from their significant other.
TIMES ARE CHANGING… Hall Chevrolet Western Branch is sponsoring the 2010 Military Spouse of the Year. The honorary spouse will be chosen from nominees across all branches of the military throughout Hampton Roads.
Since 2005, the Flagship Military Newspaper launched Heroes at Home: The Military Spouse Awards. It is time again to celebrate the sixth year of this prestigious event. The Hampton Roads community will come together to recognize spouses of service members from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Corps. The Military Spouse Awards give the military and civilian communities an opportunity to say “thank you” and to recognize our military spouses for the challenges they overcome every day. This event is the only regional event in the country that honors military spouses from all branches of the Armed Services.
The Heroes at Home event has even captured the attention of the White House. The 2007 and 2008 finalists were all invited to a reception at the White House honoring military spouses and the 2007 Spouse of the Year, Linda Port, also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The 2009 Spouse of the Year, Michelle Galvez, seen in the image to the left, was chosen to meet with Michelle Obama when she visited Tidewater this past July. For more information on Michelle Galvez and her voluntary acts please visit: 
www.flagshipnews.com/articles/2010/03/23/heroes_at_home/spouse_awards/spouseawards01.txt.
A judging panel consisting of members of the Hampton Roads business community as well as the Armed Services will review the nominations and select 10 finalist, one of whom will be named the 2010 Military Spouse of the Year. All nominees will be honored at a luncheon and formal awards ceremony on May 6, 2010. The finalists and ‘Spouse of the Year’ will be announced at this luncheon.
For more information please contact Adair Well, event coordinator, at 757-222-5375.
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Congratulations to Heritage Honda Westminster on becoming an elite Customer Service Experience Dealership. This achievement reflects the dealership’s dedication to delivering the highest level of service in the industry. Like any great achievement, it becomes even more meaningful when you can brag about it. Soon, when you visit our Westminster store or drive route 140 you will see the Official CSE Award Winner Banner proudly displayed on our building.
MileOne is proud of the hard work and customer care our service managers have provided for our community and we invite all our loyal customers to join us in congratulating them. For more information visit Heritage Honda Westminster online.
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The new 2010 Dodge Caliber has become bigger and better with five new lifestyle-oriented models by Dodge. The five options are Express, Mainstreet, Heat, Uptown and Rush. Standard on all models are some great features like a Spoiler, Uconnect, Sirius, performance steering and much more.
Deciding what model is right for you could be difficult so we want to help. Here is the break down:
Looking for efficiency and Value? Choose the Express. Its 2.0-liter 16-valve Wolrd Engine with fuel-efficient five-speed manual transmission capable of 31 mpg on the highway will make you smile. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Express is $17,510 (including $630 destination).
Need a little bit more than the Express? The Mainstreet offers the features of the Express with added capability and style featuring standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, chromed crosshair grille, body-color door handles, fog lamps, folding front-passenger seat, 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seat, touring suspension, tachometer and 2.0-liter 16-valve World Engine with second-generation Continuously-variable Transmission (CVT2). MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet is $18,890 (including $630 destination).
Is capability combined with added technology and refinement more what you were looking for? Then the Uptown is more suitable for you. The Premium Sound Group kicks-up the tunes with the MusicGate Power & trade; nine-speaker Boston Acoustics system, steering-wheel mounted audio controls and two articulating lift gate speakers. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet is $20,625 (including $630 destination).
For the compact car buyer looking for a sportier ride there are two final options from which to choose; the Heat and the Rush. The Hear model takes the Caliber Mainstreet and adds a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch polished-aluminum wheels, four-wheel Anti-lock disc Brakes (ABS), performance steering, color-keyed instrument panel and seats, B- and C-pillar blackout accents and five-speed manual transmission. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Heat is $18,625 (including $630 destination).
Last but certainly not least is the Caliber Rush. Drivers interested in power will choose this model. The Rush includes a unique five-speed manual transmission mated to a larger 2.4-liter World Engine with 172 horsepower (128 kW) and 165 ft.-lb. of torque. Equipment differences include 18-inch chrome-clad wheels, SRT-designed spoiler, automatic climate control, Premium Sound Group, Media Center 430 radio with touch screen and 30-gigabyte hard drive. A CVT2 with Auto Stick is optional. MSRP for the 2010 Dodge Caliber Rush is $20,625 (including $630 destination).
For buyers looking for a compact car with a sportier appeal, the Caliber has what you are looking for. Visit www.dodge.com to learn more. Need to take a test drive, visit your closest Heritage Dodge dealer.
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Everyone knows that iPhone make things easier and more fun. Shopping for your next vehicle should be just as exciting and non stressful. The new AOL Autos iPhone application allows will help with that. With this new app you to research your vehicle while configuring your price at the dealership. The app even allows you to get specific with your search down to the make, model and trim, and to view pictures of the interior and exterior of the vehicle. With your handy app, you can make sure you’re prepared when you step into the showroom.
New features are already being built for this app, expected to debut within the next couple of months. Check out http://autos.aol.com/iphone-app/ to download the app today!
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The 2009 Employee Excellence (e2) program once again recognized the best dealership sales and fixed operations employees for their achievement in Sales, Customer Satisfaction and Training. This year long program ran from January 1 – December 31, 2009 where Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealerships were put into a region. Hall Ford Newport News dealership was in a region with 129 other dealerships. All Sales Managers, Sales Consultants, Service Managers, Service Advisors, Parts Managers and Body Shop Managers were automatically enrolled based on eligibility requirements. This program tracked employees on 4 levels. Level 4 status award is only given to 1 service manager in each region, 1 sales manager, 2 service advisors, and 2 sales consultants. Employees were only recognized if they got to Level 3 and then they were ranked among the other dealership employees in the region.
Hall Ford Newport News had several employees hit Level 3 and were recognized. Congratulations Xavier Blackwell, Sales Consultant Ranked 14th; Chris Vandenheede, Sales Consultant Ranked 23rd; Mark Stanley, Sales Consultant Ranked 35th; and Lisa Anderson, Service Advisor Ranked 17th.
Our Service Manager, Cassie Verones was awarded Level 4 recognition and Ranked 1st out of the all service managers and directors in our region. Cassie Verones received the Employee Excellence (e2) Award for 2009.
These Hall Ford Mitsubishi Newport News employees worked extremely hard to maintain Excellent CSI and customer loyalty and satisfaction with their dealership. From the Hall Automotive family: Congratulations to all ranked winners for all of your hard work and dedication.
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Hall Acura, Newport News General Manager Jorge Oquendo.
With 20 years of experience, Hall Automotive is glad to have Mr. Oquendo on board. Mr. Oquendo is excited to work with such a driven and knowledgeable team at Hall Acura, Newport News.