Jody DeVere is the CEO, President and co-founder of AskPatty.com, Inc. and has more than twenty-five years of achievement as a successful entrepreneur focused on sales and marketing leadership including ten years developing web based business solutions across diverse industries. DeVere is currently the President of the Woman's Automotive Association International , the premier women's organization for women automotive professionals, a member of the Car Care Council Women's Board , a member of the California State Advisory Board for SkillsUSA, Chairperson of the United Spinal Motor Sports Committee, and a member of the SEMA Businesswomen's Networking Association.
She has conducted seminars with the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA.org), National Independent Automobile Dealer Association (NIADA.org), Car Care Council Women’s Board, BlogHer.org, SEMA, SEMA Business Women’s Networking Association, and the Association of Automotive Internet Sales Professionals. She has been an expert guest on many radio shows, including Motor Trend Radio, Car Concerns, Oprah & Friend’s Radio Network on XM, Greenstone Media’s Radio Ritas, and National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” with Marti Barletta.
DeVere has also appeared on Fox 11 Morning News in Los Angeles as a guest on “Ask the Expert” with Jean Martirez. DeVere was also a guest on iVillage Live and has been a resource for F&I Magazine, iMedia.com, Paul Gillin’s book “The New Influencers,” as well as J.D. Power’s “Women Online: Opportunities for Dealerships.” She continues to do speaking engagements in and out of the automotive industry.
Yesterday, I got up bright and early to hop on a plane to Denver, Colorado. Jody Devere from www.askpatty.com asked me if I would like to represent Ask Patty and participate in the Audi Mileage Marathon by driving a new Audi A4 TDI Clean Diesel from Denver to Las Vegas. Of course I said YES! The Audi Mileage Marathon started on October 6th. A fleet of 23 diesel-powered Audis rolled out of NYC and started heading west. The first wave was from New York CIty to Chicago. The second wave was... Read Full Story
How many of us have watched those crazy chase scenes on television and youtube only to watch the criminal crash the car and damage cars around himself, or even worse, crash the car and kill himself or innocent bystanders? Well, there's lots of reasons to love OnStar, and here's another one. General Motors and OnStar have just launched a "Stolen Vehicle Slowdown" feature on more than a million 2009-model-year GM vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is the latest... Read Full Story
Our AskPatty Expert Advisor Amy Mattinat attended this summer's 3rd Going Green Expo in Burlington, Vermont, an event hosted by Going Green Magazine (www.goinggreenmagazine.org). Besides the eclectic variety of eco-exhibitors at the event, Amy was also surprised at the number folks from the mainstream looking for information on alternative-fueled vehicles. Because she says "It's clear that people seem ready to make some major changes to their homes, work places, and modes of transportation... Read Full Story
Following her successful ad campaign for the Chevrolet Malibu, R&B superstar Mary J. Blige next gets behind the wheel of an all-new, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse crossover for her latest series of ads for the Fall season. The Traverse arrives at Chevrolet dealerships this month. Its beautiful design, eight-passenger seating, and best-in-class cargo capacity are touted in the advertisements, with a narrator announcing it has "the space to take everything with you, with the wisdom of leaving the... Read Full Story
Lovely looks, comfortable ride, family friendly crossover utility. There is a dilemma in the quest to become the favorite family friendly crossover utility vehicle: how to stand out among the best, without taking the vehicle completely out of its segment? The 2008 Buick Enclave CXL accomplishes its goal, offering voluptuous comfort for seven or eight, segment-best storage behind the third-row seat, and an elegant ride that coddles passengers with living-room-style luxury, without becoming... Read Full Story
Twenty-six drivers from different forms of racing all over North America will showcase their skills in front of NASCAR team owners and executives at the sixth annual Drive for Diversity Testing & Evaluation Combine presented by Sunoco.
The 2008 Drive for Diversity Combine presented by Sunoco allows selected minority and women drivers an opportunity to showcase their skills before established NASCAR team owners in an attempt to earn the opportunity to compete as part of the 2009 Season's... Read Full Story
We've been told over and over again how important it is to have our babies safely buckled in to their child safety seats, but as they grow up a little more, it's also equally important that their growing bodies be strapped into booster seats better designed for their midsize frames. Boosters are designed for children -- typically ranging from about 4 to 9 years old -- who are too big for toddler restraints but still too small to use adult safety belts alone. Most toddler seats are for kids... Read Full Story
There's so much information being broadcast lately about the economy and the high prices we are paying for consumer goods, so AskPatty thought we would offer ways to help you save money with these fuel efficiency tips we found at the Car Care Council.
How important are vehicle gas caps? 17 percent of the vehicles on U.S. highways have either misused or missing gas caps, causing 147,000,000 gallons of gas per year to vaporize into the atmosphere. (Source: Service Tech Magazine, Sept. 2000... Read Full Story
Subaru of America, Inc. is endorsing the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide October program focusing on the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. To celebrate the occasion, participating Subaru dealers are offering free vehicle diagnostic inspections to Subaru owners, emphasizing items that affect fuel economy and offering driving tips for optimizing fuel mileage. For a list of participating dealers, consumers can visit www.subaru.com/fallcarcare or call 1-800-SUBARU3... Read Full Story
“What do women really want?” It’s a question that has plagued men for centuries … and on some days, I don’t think we’re completely sure ourselves! Well, Johnson Controls’ Consumer Research Group knows exactly what women want … at least regarding vehicle interior design. When choosing a vehicle, women want design options that offer flexibility, allow them to connect to the outside world and offer more storage space. These are some of the key findings from a study conducted by Johnson... Read Full Story
