Auto Notes

Chrysler show slated for Leesburg

The Chrysler Product Owners Club will hold its 14th annual car show tomorrow in Leesburg, Va.

Pohanka Chrysler/Dodge, 219 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg, is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be special events and presentations of dealer’s choice, members’ choice and club trophies as part of the activities.

For more information, call Leon Bernal at 703/727-0389 or visit www.pohankachryslerdodge.com.

Car-truck show set at Ford dealership

The National Capital Region Mustang Club is planning a car-truck show for Sept. 15 at Cowles Ford in Woodbridge, Va.

The Ford event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with registration closing at 11. Awards will be presented in 20 show classes. The dealership is located at 13779 Noblewood Plaza near Minnieville Road and Prince William Parkway.

For more information, call John at 703/878-0006 or Allen at 703/590-2651 or visit www.ncrmc.org.

Burke to host town center show

Burke Town Center in Northern Virginia will host a car show tomorrow rain or shine.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration begins at 11, and trophies will be awarded.

For more information, call 202/363-1732.

Car banquet slated in Lanham

Old Cars Unlimited of the District is hosting its annual Black Tie Banquet tomorrow in Lanham.

The organization says it is “dedicated to the preservation of antique and classic cars.” Cars from the 1920s through the 1970s will be on display.

Tickets cost $60 in advance and $65 at the door, and “proper attire is a must,” meaning no jeans, work boots, tennis shoes or athletic wear, according to the sponsor.

In addition to dinner, a cash bar will be available. The evening also will feature speakers, live music, door prizes, a dance contest and a raffle.

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Metropolitan Area Boys and Girls Club.

The event will be held 8 p.m. to midnight at the LaFontaine Bleu, 7963 Annapolis Road, Lanham. For more information, call Curtis Brevard at 240/751-2982, Allen Smith at 202/374-0255 or Devron Thornton at 301/294-7724.

Corvette club hosts show in Maryland

The Frederick County Corvette Club is holding its 19th annual car show tomorrow at Westridge Square on Route 40 West. Several trophies will be awarded and door prizes are planned for the show, which is free.

Jaguar event set at Rockville site

The Nation’s Capital Jaguar Owners Club will hold its annual Concours d’Elegance Sunday on the Rockville campus of Montgomery College.

The event offers a day of exposition, judging, a silent auction, cars and parts for sale, and food provided by the Jessup Country Restaurant. Admission is free for spectators.

The field opens for the arrival of cars at 8:30 a.m. Judging will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Michelle Dawson at 571/213-1847 or visit www.ncjoc.org.

AACA show Sunday in Mount Airy

The Sugarloaf Mountain Region AACA 38th annual car show will be held Sunday at Fireman’s Park at Route 27 and Twin Arch Road in Mount Airy, Md.

The event, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include a flea market. Trophy presentations will be at 3 p.m.

For more information, call Chairman Don Jenkins at 301/898-5671, Hunter Mauck for vehicle registration at 301/253-5761 or Dave Yinger for the flea market at 301/774-4909.

Weekend cruise-ins at Silver Diners

Antique and classic car cruise-ins are being held Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Silver Diner in Reston and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Silver Diner in Springfield.

Vehicles from 1900 to 1977 are invited to participate at both locations through October. The Reston location is 11951 Killingsworth Ave. Call 703/742-0801 for more information.

The event will be located at 6592 Springfield Mall. Call 703/924-1701 for more information.

Buyers don’t check credit, financing

According to Americans Well-Informed on Auto- mobile Retailing Economics (AWARE), eight in 10 consumers don’t check their credit score or compare financing options before heading to a showroom.

In contrast, six of 10 buyers say they research vehicle models before going to the dealership.

AWARE is a consortium including the National Automobile Dealers Association, dealership chains and automakers’ finance firms.

For more information, visit www.autofinancing101.org.

NADA to return to New Orleans

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has reaffirmed its commitment to hold its annual convention and exposition in New Orleans in 2009.

“We want to do everything we can to help New Orleans recover” from Hurricane Katrina, said NADA President Phil Brady. The NADA convention is one of the largest hosted by the city.

“Both dealers and exhibitors are excited about returning to New Orleans and are looking forward to supporting the community. NADA is encouraged by the city’s efforts to refurbish the convention center and many of the hotels damaged by the storm,” Mr. Brady said.

NADA, through its charitable foundation, raised $3.3 million in emergency relief for the employees of dealerships affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas.

The National Automobile Dealers Association, founded in 1917 and based in McLean, represents about 20,000 new car and truck dealers holding nearly 43,000 franchises, both domestic and import ones.

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