Much as our recent Hot Wheels Fun Day at the Miami Cancer Institute was the spiritual descendant of the fondly-remembered Rides ‘n’ Smiles, our second annual ChargedUp Miami has its roots in another SAMA event. Between 2011 and 2019, the “Topless in Miami” ride-and-drive convertible competition at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne resort was a highlight…
Miami, FL, Friday 19 September 2025. The 9th SAMA Board Meeting of 2025 was held a week later than the usual 2nd Thursday of the month. To be precise, It was held on Thursday 18 September at the World Trade Center in Miami. Officers present were Daniel Álvarez (president), Joaquín Ruhi (vice president) and Jorge…
Beyond its role as an organization that would provide a platform for automotive media – journalists, corporate communications specialists, marketing and advertising representatives – to meet, network and exchange ideas at luncheon meetings and other activities, SAMA (Southern Automotive Media Association) has historically held events that “give back” to the community. Chief among these is Rides…
Miami, FL, Friday 15 August 2025. As summer 2025 winds down, vacation season ends and a new school year starts, SAMA held its 8th Board Meeting of the year. It took place on Thursday 14 August at the World Trade Center in Miami. Officers present were Daniel Álvarez (president), Joaquín Ruhi (vice president) and Jorge…
Miami, FL, Friday 11 July 2025. As we enter the second half of the 2025 calendar year, SAMA held its 7th Board Meeting of the year. It took place on Thursday 10 July at the World Trade Center in Miami. All officers were present: Daniel Álvarez (president), Joaquín Ruhi (vice president), Jorge “Nacho” García (secretary)…
Miami, FL, Friday 13 June 2025. As the 2025 calendar year approaches its midway point, SAMA held its 6th Board Meeting of the year. It took place on Thursday 12 June at the World Trade Center in Miami. Officers present were Daniel Álvarez (SAMA president) and Joaquín Ruhi (SAMA vice president), .Other members present were…
Miami, FL, Friday 9 May 2025. On Thursday 8 May, SAMA held its fifth Board Meeting of the year at the World Trade Center in Miami. Officers present were Daniel Álvarez (SAMA president), Joaquín Ruhi (SAMA vice president), and Jorge “Nacho” García (SAMA secretary). Other members present were SAMA directors María Ravani and Eduardo Hapke,…
Miami, FL, Friday 25 April 2025. (By Daniel Alvarez from TOP CAR USA). The star of the event was the Charger Daytona Scat Pack, a fully electric performance machine that delivers Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye-levels of output. According to Ashton Munoz, present at the event, the Scat Pack sprints from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering…
Miami, FL, Friday, February 14, 2025. On Thursday, February 13, a new SAMA board meeting was held at the World Trade Center in Miami with the presence of Daniel Alvarez (SAMA president), Joaquin Ruhi (SAMA vice president), Jorge “Nacho” Garcia (SAMA secretary), Marcello Serrato (SAMA treasurer), Paul Borden (former SAMA president), Tony Serrato, Maria Ravani…
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