http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php General Automotive News en whaessner@earthlink.net 2006-07-21 19:07:14 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/international-automotive-media-awards-presented-june-21st/ Tucson, Ariz. June 24, 2009: The 19th International Automotive Media Competition concluded June 21, 2010, with the presentation of the 2009 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMAs).The event was held at the Automotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, Michigan, in conjunction with the North American Concept Vehicles Awards.  The two top IAMAs went to John H. Davis for Lifetime Achievement, and to Michael Argetsinger for Best of 2009 for his book, Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence At Speed, published by David Bull Publishing. walter 2010-06-24 18:30:00 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/announcing-2009-international-automotive-media-competition/ Entries for the peer-judged 19th IAMC will be due Feb. 28, 2010. Entry forms will be emailed January 8th; printed forms available on request. To be eligible, the work must be automotive related and have been published, broadcast, or posted between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2009. Announcement of the 2009 International Automotive Media Awards will be made in June, 2010. walter 2009-12-18 13:28:00 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/top-iamas-to-ken-gross-and-karl-e-ludvigsen/ Tucson, Ariz. June 25, 2009: The 18th International Automotive Media Competition concluded June 23, 2009, with the presentation of the 2008 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMAs).The event was held at the Automotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, Michigan, in conjunction with the North American Concept Vehicles Awards.  The two top IAMAs went to Ken Gross for Lifetime Achievement, and to Karl E. Ludvigsen for Best of 2008 for his book, “Ferdinand Porsche: Genesis of Genius,” published by Bentley Publishers. The venue, and combination program--IAMAs and NA Concept Vehicle Awards, were well attended and received numerous compliments. This was the second year of the combined awards program; we look forward to returning in 2010. Below, in the following order, are the 2008 IAMAs: Lifetime; Best of the Year; Best of Divisions; Bronze, Silver and Gold Medallions; background, rules, and contact information for the peer-judged IAMAs; and full bio on Ken Gross. walter 2009-06-25 15:58:00 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/2007-iamas-presented-june-24-2008/ The 17th International Automotive Media Competition concluded June 24, 2008, with the presentation of the 2007 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMAs).The event was held at the Automotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn, Michigan, in conjunction with the North American Concept Vehicles Awards.  This new venue was well-received; we look forward to returning next year. The full list of award recipients follows. walter 2008-07-06 17:58:00 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/auto-enthusiast-walter-r-haessner-dies-at-71/ Tucson, Ariz., December 31, 2006: Walter R. Haessner died Wednesday morning, December 27th, of lymphoma-related causes. Always the optimist, he fought this disease since 1998, never giving up hope there would be a cure. However, beginning January 14, 2006, one infection after another kept him bedridden at home or in the hospital for the better part of the year, until finally his immune system could cope no longer. It was time for this tough old Marine to move on to the final adventure. Highly respected throughout the automotive world, Walt will be missed for his cheerful laugh that could fill a room, his gleeful enthusiasm about whatever his current activity might be, his willingness to share his knowledge, and his dedication to accuracy in media. walter 2006-12-31 13:00:01 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/http-wwwaztexcorpcom-expressionengine-indexphp-autoawards/ 16th International Automotive Media Competition announces 2006 International Automotive Media Awards (IAMAs) Jim Dunne and Jean Jennings take top honors walter 2006-12-18 09:39:00 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/six-months-gone-down-the-drain/ A quick and easy way to lose six months walter 2006-07-21 19:29:14 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/iama-entry-form-and-rules-for-2006/ IAMA sees some changes this year {category_name backspace="1"}, walter 2006-07-21 18:59:30 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/the-twelve-days-of-christmas/ Chirstas 2005 The Twelve Days of Christmas is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won’t come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? Today I found out. And here I share it with you. walter 2005-12-25 18:54:08 EST http://www.aztexcorp.com/expressionengine/index.php?/weblog/wdb-journal-gets-over-1-million-hits-in-46-weeks/ . walter 2005-11-19 17:30:45 EST