Tennessee

Hottest New Cars Coming to Memphis

Don’t miss the latest vehicles at the 2010 Memphis International Auto Show where the newest cars, crossovers, sport-utility vehicles, trucks, hybrids and more all move downtown this year to the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Now in January, the auto show is the spot to bring the family and check out specialty displays, new technology and exciting automotive trends. Representatives from leading automotive manufacturers will be onsite to answer questions and provide information on the latest vehicles.

OPENING HOURS:
Friday & Saturday 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday* 10 am – 6 pm

LOCATION:
Memphis Cook Convention Center
255 N Main St
Memphis, Tennessee

TICKET PRICES (cash only):
Adults (13+) $7
Senior Citizens (62+) $5

New cars, trucks, sport/utility vehicles and crossovers will roll into the Nashville Convention Center for the 2010-Model Nashville International Auto Show. Attendees are invited to check out all the latest vehicles in a non-selling environment, sit behind the wheels, inspect engines and learn about new fuel-saving automotive technologies. From gas-sipping hybrids, fuel-efficient sedans and the hottest new convertibles and crossovers, this year’s auto show offers something for everyone.

Hans-Peter Stalf becomes new plant manager in Brunswick

Brunswick / Chattanooga, 19 August 2008 -- Frank Fischer (46) has been appointed head of the project team for the new Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga (USA) with effect from October 1, 2008. He is thus also the designated plant manager of the factory in the US State of Tennessee. His successor as plant manager in Brunswick will be Hans-Peter Stalf (52).

Initial stage of construction in Chattanooga to create capacity for 150,000 vehicles. Prof Winterkorn says Volkswagen is resolutely accessing US market.

Wolfsburg / Chattanooga, 15 July 2008 - Volkswagen is setting out to build a plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where vehicle production will be due to commence in early 2011. The supervisory board of Volkswagen AG today approved the plans and an investment volume of up to 1 billion USD (around 620 million euro). The Group’s management board had previously pinpointed Chattanooga as the site for its new plant. “The USA market,” said Prof Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen AG, “is an important part of our volume strategy and we are now very resolutely accessing that market. Volkswagen will be extremely active there.”

Nashville, Tenn., February 25, 2008 -- Nissan North America and the Nashville Symphony announced today a five-year partnership, aimed at expanding music education for children of Middle Tennessee.

Nissan’s $500,000 contribution to the Nashville Symphony, distributed over the next five years, will provide support for the Symphony’s new education initiative called “One Note, One Neighborhood at a Time.” This program—using the Stratford school system in East Nashville as a flagship—will be presented on April 2, 2008 at the Dan Mills Elementary School.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2008 – Nissan North America, Inc., today said it would donate $120,000 in cash to the American Red Cross Nashville Area Chapter to assist with relief efforts in Tennessee after tornadoes ripped through the state earlier in the week.

“Tennessee is our home so we felt a responsibility to help our neighbors,” said Dominique Thormann, senior vice president, Administration and Finance. “As a corporation, we are committed to helping the communities in which we live and work especially in time of need.”

The $120,000 donation will help support the American Red Cross’ Southern Tornado Relief Fund. The Red Cross is coordinating relief efforts in Tennessee with other organizations.