{"id":1330,"date":"2015-06-13T14:53:01","date_gmt":"2015-06-13T14:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/?p=1330"},"modified":"2015-06-13T14:53:01","modified_gmt":"2015-06-13T14:53:01","slug":"sama-topless-in-miami-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/index.php\/2015\/06\/13\/sama-topless-in-miami-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"SAMA Topless in Miami 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SAMA Topless in Miami 2015 (English below)<\/p>\n<p>Angelica Willard<\/p>\n<p>La versi\u00f3n n\u00famero 5 de \u201cTopless in Miami\u201d, la competencia de los descapotables que organiza SAMA (Southern Automotive Media Association) reuni\u00f3 a las marcas m\u00e1s relevantes en este tipo de auto. Una verdadera fiesta para los que disfrutamos conduciendo por las calles de Key Biscayne, bajo un sol esplendoroso y la belleza que ofrece el Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, quienes por otro a\u00f1o nos arroparon con la belleza de sus jardines y la elegancia de sus dependencias.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Y LOS GANADORES SON!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1345\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ROLLS-Royce_DSC_0677.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1345 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ROLLS-Royce_DSC_0677-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"ROLLS-Royce_DSC_0677\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coup\u00e9 (willardpost.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Para completar este marco de impecable belleza automotriz, los modelos m\u00e1s relevantes en esta ocasi\u00f3n fueron el 2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coup\u00e9, con un sugerido precio de $479,000, obteniendo el galard\u00f3n SAMA de Super Ex\u00f3tico de Lujo (Super Luxury Exotic Trophy).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1352\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MASERATI_DSC_0777.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1352\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MASERATI_DSC_0777-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible (willardpost.com)\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible (willardpost.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>El Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible recibe el Trofeo de Carro de Lujo (Luxury Car Trophy), el ganador de la version Topless in Miami fue por amplia mayor\u00eda el 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS nominado el Carro de Honor de el evento. El Mercedes Benz E400 Cabriolet result\u00f3 ganador de \u201cFull Size Class Trophy\u201d y en la categor\u00eda Tama\u00f1o Peque\u00f1o llega como ganador el Mazda MX-5 2016 por segundo a\u00f1o consecutivo.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1332\" style=\"width: 482px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11337012_846405195438794_3148769909295740396_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1332 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11337012_846405195438794_3148769909295740396_o-482x340.jpg\" alt=\"The Winners \" width=\"482\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Topless in Miami 2015 Winners (photo by Prestige Autos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Este \u201cTopless in Miami\u201d de SAMA no ser\u00eda un evento perfecto sin la impecable labor del equipo de conductores de la empresa PRESTIGE Autos bajo la direcci\u00f3n de Marcello Serrato, y la asesor\u00eda de sus mano derecha Angelo Serrato con Tony Serrato, gestores de la presencia de los modelos y la organizaci\u00f3n de este evento que ya tiene un lugar en el Miami International Auto Show que se realiza en Miami Beach cada noviembre.<a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11336902_846405225438791_7743376039959390668_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1331\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11336902_846405225438791_7743376039959390668_o-493x288.jpg\" alt=\"11336902_846405225438791_7743376039959390668_o\" width=\"493\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a>El entusiasmo de el Gerente de Negocios de la Emresa Haartz, Matt Williams se hizo presente, satisfecho felicit\u00f3 a Porsche uno de sus mejores clientes por el galard\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Porsche Boxster takes top honors at SAMA&#8217;s annual Topless in Miami<br \/>\nLee Stephens<\/p>\n<p>The 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS earned top honors Thursday at the Topless in Miami Presented by Haartz as members of the Southern Automotive Media Association selected it as the Convertible of the Year in the fifth annual convertible competition.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1344\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Porsche-Boxster-GTS_DSC_0690.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1344\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Porsche-Boxster-GTS_DSC_0690-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"2015 Porsche Boxster GTS (willardpost.com)\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2015 Porsche Boxster GTS (willardpost.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is the second time a car from the legendary German automaker\u2019s stable has been selected for the honor. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet was the Convertible of the Year for 2013.<\/p>\n<p>With a base price of $73,500, the Boxster received more first-place votes than any of the other class winners to win top honor. The Boxster also beat out the Chevy Corvette Stingray, Ford Mustang and Nissan 370Z in the Performance Convertible competition.<a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MASERATI_DSC_0697.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1337\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MASERATI_DSC_0697-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"MASERATI_DSC_0697\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1338\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1338\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MASERATIweb_DSC_0736.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1338 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MASERATIweb_DSC_0736-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"MASERATIweb_DSC_0736\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible (willardpost.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other class winners were the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible in the Luxury Class that also featured the Mercedes-Benz SL400 Roadster and the BMW 650i. The Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet was scored the winner in the Full-Size Class over the Infiniti Q60 IPL, BMW 228i, Lexus IS350 and Volkswagen EOS Final Edition.<a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MB-SL400-Roadster_DSC_0688.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1340\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MB-SL400-Roadster_DSC_0688-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"MB-SL400-Roadster_DSC_0688\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1339\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1339\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MAZDA_DSC_0713.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1339\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MAZDA_DSC_0713-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"2016 Mazda X5 (willardpost.com)\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2016 Mazda X5 (willardpost.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 2016 version of the Mazda MX-5 captured the Small Convertible Class for a second straight year over the Volkswagen Beetle R-Line, Fiat 500c Lounge Cabrio and Jeep Renegade.<br \/>\nThe 2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe was recognized as the winner of the Super Luxury\/Exotic Trophy as the only entrant in the Class.<a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ROLLS-Royce_DSC_0677.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1345\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ROLLS-Royce_DSC_0677-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"ROLLS-Royce_DSC_0677\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1346\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ROLLS-ROYCEweb_DSC_0731.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1346 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ROLLS-ROYCEweb_DSC_0731-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"ROLLS-ROYCEweb_DSC_0731\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(willardpost.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More than 60 members of the organization spent the day scoring 17 vehicles from 14 manufacturers on various aspects of the world\u2019s top droptops at the event, which was headquartered once again at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Resort.<a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/TMweb_DSC_0717.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1347\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/TMweb_DSC_0717-493x327.jpg\" alt=\"TMweb_DSC_0717\" width=\"493\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a>\u201cThis was an exceptionally fine field this year,\u201d said Paul Borden, SAMA vice president and chairman of the event. \u201cIt\u2019s a difficult task to distinguish between such great vehicles with each a winner in its own right. But our members look forward to it each year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the two Porsche models, other Convertible of the Year honors have gone to the Audi RS5 in 2014, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster in 2012 and the Audi R8 Spyder in the inaugural event in 2011.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a longtime customer, we congratulate Porsche on earning top honors this year,&#8221; said Matt Williams, director of business development<\/p>\n<p>for the Haartz Corporation. &#8220;The Boxster features our high-performance acoustic topping material, which enhances the sporty feel of the vehicle. There was a great selection of vehicles this year showcasing some of the best technology in soft-top convertibles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1334\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11415568_846406122105368_6797966001559337914_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1334 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11415568_846406122105368_6797966001559337914_o-493x329.jpg\" alt=\"11415568_846406122105368_6797966001559337914_o\" width=\"493\" height=\"329\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HAARTZ member at Topless in Miami (photo by Prestige Autos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1333\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1333\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/latinxpostnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11393584_846405248772122_6237014477641055218_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1333 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.willardpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/11393584_846405248772122_6237014477641055218_o-493x329.jpg\" alt=\"11393584_846405248772122_6237014477641055218_o\" width=\"493\" height=\"329\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marcello Serrato (photo by Prestige Autos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>SAMA is an organization of automotive journalists, representatives of media organizations, corporate communications specialists, marketing and advertising representatives, and auto manufacturers related to South Florida\u2019s dynamic automotive industry. Based in Miami, it was formed in March 2007 and has grown to include more than 140 members from across the United States and Latin and South America.<\/p>\n<p>The Haartz Corporation (Haartz) is a world leader in highly engineered and uniquely designed convertible toppings and interior surface materials. The company\u2019s world headquarters and North American manufacturing operations are located in Acton, Massachusetts, with additional manufacturing in Mannheim, Germany and coming soon to Pune, India. Beyond these manufacturing locations, Haartz maintains offices in Detroit, Munich, Tokyo, Delhi, Irapuato, Mexico, Shanghai and Chongqing, China. Employing over 400 people worldwide, Haartz has been a trusted automotive supplier since 1907, and continues to be privately owned and operated by the Haartz family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAMA Topless in Miami 2015 (English below) Angelica Willard La versi\u00f3n n\u00famero 5 de \u201cTopless in Miami\u201d, la competencia de los descapotables que organiza SAMA (Southern Automotive Media Association) reuni\u00f3 a las marcas m\u00e1s relevantes en este tipo de auto. 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