Dawkins a top-4 finalist for national dealer award
Christina Dawkins, Colorado Time Dealer for 2021, was one of four finalists for the Time national dealer award, announced earlier this month.
Rick DeSilva Jr., owner of Liberty Subaru in Emerson, N.J., was named national Time dealer winner by leaders from Time and Ally Financial at the 104th National Automotive Dealers Association Show held virtually Feb. 9-11.
The three finalists, in addition to Dawkins, were Christina Alicandro-Karolt of Marty’s GMC Buick at Kingston, Mass.; Timothy Crenwelge, Crenwelge Motors, Kerrville, Texas; and Michael Molstead, Mike Molstead Motors, Charles City, Iowa.
Dawkins was owner of Co’s BMW/ Mini dealerships at the Motorplex at Centerra, Loveland, until recently selling the businesses to John Elway Automotive.
“During my automotive career, I am most proud of being a positive influence on my staff and helping so many grow in the car business,” Dawkins said. “I am especially proud of giving women an opportunity to be in this industry, where they have excelled in many positions at our dealership, from technicians to my management team.”
The Time dealer award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service.
Dawkins, 55, was chosen to represent the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association in the national competition.
Mitsubishi reveals Outlander for ‘22
An all-new 2022 Outlander
SUV crossover, flagship of the Mitsubishi Motors line, was revealed via livestream this week.
The new Outlander, which goes on sale in April, is built on a new platform with a more powerful standard engine and new interior technology. The platform was developed through the Renault/ Nissan/Mitsubishi Alliance, and the Outlander will share platform and drivetrain elements with the redesigned 2021 Nissan Rogue.
“Based on the product concept ‘I-Fu-Do-Do,’ which means authentic and majestic in Japanese, the all-new Outlander has been crafted into a reliable SUV with significantly upgraded styling, road performance and a high-quality feel to satisfy the needs of customers who want to expand their horizons and take on challenges of every kind,” said Takao Kato, chief executive officer of MMC. “With the launch of the Outlander, we will first expand our sales in the North American market and then aim for global growth.” Some key features of the Outlander include bolder styling with 20-inch wheels, modern safety systems, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and more comfortable seats.