Washington Automotive Press Association

05/08/2025

With INEOS Grenadier – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/08/2025

With Lincoln – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/08/2025

Love seeing our own Rhonda Belluso Bambrick out and about!

31/07/2025

WAPA Weekly Press Briefing - July 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/ff06ed3b5eb3/wapa-weekly-press-briefing-week-of-october-7-9301894

18/07/2025

With deep respect and admiration, we remember Frank A. Aukofer — award-winning journalist, civil rights correspondent, Washington bureau chief, Founding President of the National Press Foundation, and one of the founders of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards.

Frank passed away peacefully on July 14 at the age of 90, surrounded by loved ones. He dedicated more than 40 years to journalism, covering some of the most pivotal moments in American history — from the Selma marches and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to multiple wars, impeachment trials, and national political conventions.

His commitment to truth, mentorship, and the power of storytelling shaped generations of journalists. Whether reporting from Washington or reviewing cars in his long-running column “DriveWays,” Frank never lost sight of the importance of connecting with people.

He also played a crucial role in advancing journalism education and professional standards through decades of leadership at the National Press Foundation and NACTOY.

His legacy lives on in the thousands of journalists he mentored, the organizations he helped build, and the stories he told with heart and purpose.

In lieu of flowers, the Aukofer family invites donations in his name to the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship at the National Press Foundation.

Thank you, Frank, for your brilliance, your service, and your unshakable belief in journalism that matters.

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13/07/2025

We know this guy!

13/07/2025

Having Lincoln share their vehicles with area consumers at Tysons Corner Center was great. Though the Häagen-Dazs was worth the visit.

06/06/2025

CNBC posted a great article about Ram Trucks with a photo of WAPA's President interviewing a key Ram staffer at the New York International Auto Show.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18zBjGZcDB/

26/05/2025

Episode 4 is now available on TV and streaming on the PBS app! 📺 Enjoy the story of the AMC Pacer, told like never before...
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Shout out to our sponsors for supporting the preservation of AMC history:

Visit Detroit connects curious travelers with the region’s rich heritage and culture, including arts, food, festival, music, and museum experiences, and–of course–the auto industry. Learn more at https://visitdetroit.com/

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation aims to strengthen public understanding and engagement with science. Learn more at https://sloan.org/

MotorCities National Heritage Area preserves, interprets, and promotes the
Detroit region’s labor and automotive heritage. Learn more at https://www.motorcities.org/

And also, a huge thanks to the over 375 individuals, car clubs, businesses, and organizations who donated to our project!

26/05/2025

Classic WAPA members throwback

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FDzpab8PC/

24/05/2025

https://mailchi.mp/ef1340ae4bfa/wapa-weekly-press-briefing-week-of-october-7-9300121?e=a7bd0e9092

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04/03/2024

"Today we finally take a look at the naturally-aspiriated, six-cylinder version of the XC90, the XC90 3.2."

(Via Bern Romulus, Bern on Cars)

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Today we finally take a look at the naturally-aspiriated, six-cylinder version of the XC90, the XC90 3.2. ------------------0:00 - Intro0:57 - About the P2 X...