Chrysler To Open First-Ever LEED Gold Certified Dealership In The Country
Tamiami Automotive Group, one of the top volume Chrysler Jeep® dealers in the Southeast, is relocating and expanding to a facility that will be the first-ever 'LEED Gold certified' dealership in the country. LEED is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™, which is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
The new 18-acre dealership, located at 7090 Coral Way, in Miami, is a former Superfund site that Tamiami will transform to LEED ‘Gold’ certified upon completion. "We are reusing land that was contaminated and revitalizing it to build an eco-friendly structure that will cooperate with the environment," says Carlos Planas, Chairman of Tamiami Automotive Group, one of the country's top Chrysler Jeep dealers. “Our plan for the new location is to develop a one-of-a-kind facility, both as a ‘green’ building, and for its innovative approaches as an automobile dealership.”
Slated to open in late 2008, Tamiami Chrysler/Jeep/ Dodge will be one of Florida's most energy-efficient businesses, with numerous water conservation and energy management systems, and a design that relies on natural light rather than artificial.
Safeco Launches Teensurance Technology To Get Young Drivers Off To Good Start
Safeco has launched Teensurance(TM) powered by Safeco, which bundles an entire suite of technology and services designed to create a safer environment for young drivers, while offering new levels of comfort for parents. Using a GPS-based device, the Safety Beacon, and online tools to reinforce good driving habits, Teensurance gives parents tangible assurance about their teen’s driving behavior by delivering real-time notifications.
Safeco customers with auto insurance policies can register for Teensurance and access a secure Web portal with materials and services to help them establish a safe driving plan with their teen. Safeco will offer subscribers access to Teensurance’s online services and roadside assistance for a limited-time introductory price of $14.99 a month, which includes installation of the Safety Beacon into the teen’s car.
Michelin To Introduce Its First Retail Location, Michelin On Main
Michelin plans to introduce its first retail location in North America: Michelin on Main at RiverPlace, in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Michelin is now extending its brand beyond tires with a diverse range of lifestyle products including lines of industrial, casual and performance footwear featuring the same quality, performance and innovation synonymous with its tires.
“This 2,600-sq. ft. space will be characterized by high-energy, high-tech and highly interactive features,” said Jeff Jacobs, director of Michelin identity merchandise and project leader for Michelin on Main.
Greenville, SC-based architect Neal Prince + Partners will design the multi-use space.
