There’s no doubt that this winter has been a crazy one, full of winter storms which seem to just keep coming. As the month of February comes to an end, you can’t help but hope for better weather to come, but to also reflect on the stormy weather we’ve left behind. Between icy roads, and all of the cars found on the sides of roads, (assuming you haven’t had the “pleasure” of having to leave your car stuck somewhere in snow), you may find it amazing that you and your vehicle have made it thus far with no problems. However, many people weren’t so lucky. So, could it be the phenomenon of tragic weather that drove up car sales in the month of February? Was it the weather? Or were people just feeling good enough after Valentine’s day that they decided a new car was what they needed? Whichever you may think, “the forecast for February auto sales suggests dealers recovered enough in the home stretch to post gains over the previous year’s stats. According to a report by J.D. Power & Associates and LMC Automotive, improved weather and the President’s Day holiday brought auto consumers back into the fold to make February 2014 the industry’s best ever in one respect.” Click here for more information.
Is it the weather?
The 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo
The Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association (GCADA) is proud to present the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo. This positively awaited annual event is set to kick off on Wednesday night, February 19th at the Duke Energy Convention Center from 5pm-9pm. On Wednesday night, we will host the first time ever REV IT UP!! Sneak Peek Preview Party. This is for those who want to get an earlier glance at the 300+ new 2014 vehicles that will be on display for the duration of the expo. Some 2015 vehicles will also be present! This event is open to the public, and there will only be a $1 admission charge all night! Once you get inside you’ll be welcomed by music from the Danny Frazier Band, $1 hot dogs, $1 soft drinks and $3 draft beer!
The Cincinnati Auto Expo will go from February 19th-23rd with different hours, discounts, and activities each day to keep you excited to come back for more. We are very pleased to inform you that this year’s Expo will feature a FAMILY ZONE! The Safe Travel for Kids Family Zone will include activities people of all ages can enjoy, such as video games, a slot car race track, face painting, caricatures, clowns making balloon animals, goody bag give-a-ways for kids, and care package give-a-ways for adults. Also new to this year’s Expo, there will be a Forum Car Contest Display featuring three classic vehicles from members of the community, and a #SelfieContest for which anyone may enter. For the #SelfieContest, all you have to do to enter is take a picture OR record a video of yourself at the Expo either in your Favorite Car, OR experiencing your Favorite Moment. Once you feel like you’ve taken a winner, upload it to our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/GCADA and title it #SelfieContest. The persons with the best video and the best photo will each receive a $100 visa gift card courtesy of GCADA.
No matter what your interests are, the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo has something for everyone. So, mark your calendars, create a reminder in your cell, tell your spouse, do whatever you have to in order to make it to this highly anticipated, major city event that you don’t want to miss! For more details or questions regarding this event check out our website at www.gcada.net/auto-expo/ or contact the GCADA office at 513-326-7100.
It’s time for the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo!
The start of the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo is very near; only 2 MORE DAYS TO GO! The Expo will kick off on Wednesday night, February 19th for the REV IT UP!! Sneak Peek Preview Party from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Come get a first look at what Cincinnati Auto dealers will have to offer you in 2014; and get ready to feast your eyes on the 300+ 2014 as well as some 2015 vehicles, which will be on display for the duration of the event. This will be a fun night full of activities that you won’t want to miss. Admission to the party will only be $1! There will be $1 hot dogs, $1 soft drinks, and $3 draft beers. The musical entertainment for the night will be the Danny Frazier Band, playing all sorts of music for everyone to enjoy! But, the fun doesn’t end there.
The Cincinnati Auto Expo will go from February 19th-23rd with different hours, discounts, and activities each day to keep you excited to come back for more. This year’s Expo will feature a Forum Car Contest Display, #SelfieContest, and the Safe Travel for Kids FAMILY ZONE! The Family Zone will include activities people of all ages can enjoy, such as video games, a slot car race track, face painting, caricatures, clowns making balloon animals, goody bag give-a-ways for kids, and other prize give-a-ways for adults! The hours of these activities vary. Click here for details
No matter what your interests are, the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo has something for everyone. So, get ready, create a reminder in your cell, tell your spouse, do whatever you have to in order to make it to this major event that you don’t want to miss. We hope to see you at the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo!
It’s a “First Car Love Affair Winners Weekend”
According to one local radio station, 103.5 WGRR, Valentines come and go, but your one and only “real true love” was your first car. This weekend, it’s “a WGRR ‘First Car Love Affair’ Winners Weekend” and the prize is 4 tickets to 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo. All you have to do is call in and tell them about your “first car memory”. We know how much you want to be at the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo, so pick up the phone and get dialing! Remember, the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo begins Wednesday night, February 19th with the REV IT UP!! Sneak Peek Preview Party, and goes until Sunday, February 23rd. Take this opportunity to win some tickets to the Expo and join us along with all the other Expo guests for some fun. Enjoy the weekend, and have a Happy Valentine’s Day! For more information regarding the “First Car Love Affair Winners Weekend” click here.
CPR SAVES LIVES
Over 300,000 people experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest each year; approximately 92% of those who experience sudden cardiac arrest do not survive. However, given properly and immediately to sudden cardiac arrest victims, CPR can save lives. Therefore, the importance of CPR training is very strong. Last month, on January 27, 2014, the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation presented 10 CPR training manikins in New Orleans to six local high schools and a group representing 14 volunteer fire departments. Services like this are highly essential in order to inform people not only how to perform CPR, but also to understand why CPR training is so vital.
In fact, it was just last year that the mother of 3-month old baby learned first-hand how important the process CPR training is. Two boys ages 10 and 9 were playing near Susanna Rohm’s home, when her baby stopped breathing. She wasn’t able to find her phone, so she ran outside screaming for help. This is when the two boys, Ethan and Rocky came to her aid. She was attempting CPR on her baby when she says that Rocky gave her clear instructions that ended up making the baby breathe again, and saving its life. As it turns out, the boys learned CPR from posters in the cafeteria at their school.
No one wants to be in a situation where someone they love is in need of CPR, and can’t even perform it correctly. For reasons as such, CPR training is very important, and strongly encouraged for people of all ages. Members of the GCADA and the NADA Charitable foundation are committed to providing CPR training manikins to hospitals, police, fire departments, schools, and red crosses. Any non-profit organization that provides CPR training, and is in need of one of these training manikins may contact their local new car retailer, or Sandy Moeller at the GCADA office at smoeller@gcada.net or 513-326-7100.
Special Attractions
The 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo will be presenting more than just the new 2014 vehicles that you’ve been eagerly waiting to see. There will also be some unbelievable futuristic 2015 vehicles on display. For sneak peeks at what special attractions are set to appear at the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo, go to www.gcada.net and click the right arrows on the banner until you see “Click Here for Hours, Admission Prices, Features and More!” in the upper right hand corner; click here. Once redirected, browse through any and all information regarding the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo and its “Special Attractions”.
