George County Pee Wee Football League Wins Photo Contest

GMC Youth Football Photo Contest had entries submitted nationwide and the George County Pee Wee Football League, sponsored by Walt Massey Automotive, was one of only 4 winners nationally. Congratulations!

"Packing The Pickup With Presents" - Making A Great Christmas!

Walt Massey Automotive is happy to help with providing less fortunate children with Christmas gifts this year with "Packing the Pickup With Presents". Through December 15, Walt Massey dealerships will be accepting new toys to go toward the Great Toy Drive and the Salvation Army. Drop off your toys at Walt Massey Automotive on Old 63 South in Lucedale, 601-947-3001 (across from WalMart) and Walt Massey of Citronelle, 251-866-5100 (Hwy. 45). Thanks to everyone for helping and Happy Holidays!

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Memorial Golf Tournament Draws Big Crowd, Donations

In perfect weather conditions, the Ronny Massey/Relay For Life Memorial Golf Tournament is a big success in its first year.

CITRONELLE, AL, NOVEMBER 2010 – Nearly 100 golfers participated in the inaugural Ronny Massey/Relay For Life Memorial Golf Tournament held Saturday, November 13, 2010, at the Mill Creek Golf Course in Citronelle. The event raised over $13,000, with proceeds going to the Ronny Massey Scholarship Fund and American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

“We are extremely thankful to have such caring and giving support throughout the community”, said Walt Massey, co-founder of the event and owner of Walt Massey Automotive. “We look forward to the continued success of the event for years to come”.

Ronny Massey was a well respected and beloved high school football coach in the Citronelle area for decades. He lost his battle with cancer in August of this year and scholarship funds have been set up in his honor.

Begun in 1985, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

This first year tournament was an overwhelming success, thanks to
many sponsors, participants and donors. Teams and companies from
many surrounding areas, together with individual and family donors,
helped make this effort a great event for everyone. Included in the
tournament activities were winning team and individual player prizes,
door prizes, silent auction, contests and more.

Plans for next year’s tournament have already begun.
Thank you again for everyone who helped bring this event together.

Contact Information:
James Massey
Walt Massey of Citronelle
18300 S. 3rd St, Citronelle, AL 36522, (251) 866-5100
jamesmassey@waltmassey.com

Great Drive!

Walt Massey Automotive enjoyed being a partner in the University of South Alabama Golf Tournament on Monday, November 8, 2010 at Heron Lakes Country Club in Mobile, Alabama. Nearly 75 participants enjoyed a great day for golf as the weather was absolutely perfect. Walt Massey Automotive sponsored the putting contest and we appreciate everyone who registered. Congratulations to Bob Reach for his winning putt and scoring a new golf bag for his effort. Thanks again to all participants and everyone who helped in organizing this great tournament.

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More Good News For The Buick Regal

MUS News and World Report - Regal ties for #1 ranking with BMW 3-Series Good news. In its ranking of Midsize luxury sedans US News and World Report ranks Regal as tied for #1 with the BMW 3-Series!

Buick Regal - What the Auto Press Says


The 2011 Buick Regal ranks 1 out of 19 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 27 published reviews and test drives of the Buick Regal, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2011 Buick Regal offers midsize sedan buyers a sporty option that can compete with some upscale models.

Buick has been undergoing a renaissance lately, with the redesigned LaCrosse bowing to almost-unequivocal reviewer praise last year. Now, the 2011 Buick Regal is hitting the market, and while it competes for near-luxury buyers with the LaCrosse, reviewers say it's aiming for a very different segment of that market: drivers who like a little sport in their sedans.

While the LaCrosse appeals to buyers who want a quiet touring car, Autoblog says, "For the first time in its history, the Regal is truly worthy of being called a sports sedan." Not only that, Autoblog, like other reviewers, argues that the Regal can compete with upscale midsize sport sedans like the Acura TSX and Audi A4.

While most critics assert that the Regal lives up to its sporting pretensions, others question if the Buick brand, which is historically known for sedans that handle like yachts and are popular with the early-bird special crowd, is strong enough to pull buyers over from imports. Still, reviewers say that even though the Buick brand may not be strong enough to pull buyers in, overlooking the Regal would be a mistake.

Among midsize cars, the Regal shines with performance that balances fuel economy and power, handling and ride comfort. Reviewers are impressed with the handsome exterior and comfortable interior. All in all, if you're shopping midsize sedans, reviewers say that the Regal should be on your short list.

If you're shopping for premium feel, reviewers almost dare you to put the Regal against cars like the Acura TSX, Lexus ES and Audi A4. All three are more expensive and have more cachet than the Regal -- however, many reviewers say the Regal can take them all on. That means that if you’re willing to sacrifice brand recognition you can get a better car at a lower price by opting for the Regal.

Details: Buick Regal

The Buick Regal is an all-new model for 2011. For its initial rollout, the Regal is available only in its top-of-the-line CXL trim; next year the base CX and middle CXS trims will be available. The Regal enters the market with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, but a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder will be available in late summer 2010. A performance tuned GS model will be available next year. The Regal is based on the Opel Insignia (which is available only in Europe) and shares some components with the well-liked Buick LaCrosse. However, the Regal is smaller and sportier than the LaCrosse.



"What it is, it turns out, is a very well tuned, near-luxury sport sedan

that, in terms of sheer driving pleasure, surpasses anything else in its

class made in Detroit these days, not to mention imports like the Acura

TSX and the Lexus ES350."--Automobile Magazine

"Put another way: If you like your old Buick, this ain't it. But if you

like the kind of work Acura has done with the TSX, the all-new Regal

will be a pleasant surprise."--AutoWeek

"Like the Buick LaCrosse, the Regal is far removed from the floaty-boat

reputation that has cursed the brand, along with an aging demographic

that Buick is desperate to change. The Regal now looks and performs in a

class-competitive manner. "--Car and Driver

"The $26,995 Regal CSX is sleek, stylish and comprehensively equipped,

with suavely European road manners. The $29,495 Regal Turbo is a

wonderfully subversive sport sedan whose punchy, 220-hp blown Ecotec

four and supple, yet buttoned-down, chassis puts Acura's homely TSX on

notice, and seriously makes you wonder whether an Audi A4 is really

worth the money."--Motor Trend

"Buick hopes customers looking at an Acura TSX, Lexus IS or an Infiniti

G37 will consider the Regal. I think that's optimistic but not out of

the question, though it will take a while."--Chicago Tribune

"The Regal is a good-looking, excellent-handling midsize sedan that

packs a lot of content for its price, with just a few drawbacks."--

Cars.com

"So let's see what we have here; A gorgeous, fun-to-drive, quick,

comfortable, well-equipped American sedan built with the quality of its

German competitors... and it's a Buick. Who knew?"--Jalopnik

"On paper, the Regal Turbo’s just-under $30k price point puts it in

competition with the base, four-cylinder TSX while offering power closer

to the $35k TSX V6. "--The Truth About Cars


Regal Performance - 9.0 (Excellent)


Car reviewers are impressed with how the 2011 Buick Regal performance.

"General Motors engineers put their sport sedan right in the sweet spot,"

says AutoWeek "With plenty of nimble handling and good turbo power (220 hp,

258 lb-ft, 7.5-second 0-60 mph), combined with a reasonably quiet and relatively smooth ride." Read More

Regal Exterior - 9.2 (Excellent)

Most reviewers think that the Buick Regal is a stylish sedan that easily keeps pace with the competition in the looks department. Motor Trend calls the Regal "a terrific-looking car: modern, characterful, sporty, with great stance and artfully sculpted sheet metal." Read More

Regal Interior - 9.0 (Excellent)

Reviewers don't have trouble finding nice things to say about the 2011 Buick Regal's interior. Autoblog says, "Like its exterior, the Regal's cabin is also engaging." That engaging cabin features comfortable seats, high-quality materials, zen-like quietness and a long list of available features. Read More

Regal Safety - 10.0 (Excellent)

Though the federal government hasn’t crash-tested the 2011 Buick Regal yet, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named it a “Top Safety Pick.”

The 2011 Buick Regal is covered by a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year/100,000 powertrain warranty.

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