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Monday, March 22, 2010 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 21  


CONTENTS
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe named among Jalopnik’s Best 10 Cars of 2010
2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible Unveiled
2011 MINI Countryman: The Power Of Four
BMW 3 Series: Latest to Get New Turbo Engine
Jaguar XF and XFR Win 2010 All-Star Award
2010 Hyundai Tucson: Versatile SUV With Outstanding Luxury Options Available
2011 Volvo S60: Meet Volvo’s Newest Safety Features
Fisker Autmotive Secures Additional Funding For Plug-in Hybrids
Land Rover Expects Increased Sales in 2010



 

Fisker Autmotive Secures Additional Funding For Plug-in Hybrids
 
The Patrick Autmotive Group is pleased to announce that Fisker, the newest member of its automotive line-up, has secured access to an additional $115.3 million in private equity to develop its plug-in hybrid cars.

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In this issue, Patrick is excited to showcase some great new products recently launched by several of the premiere car makers we represent!  Included are the Cadillac CTS Coupe, the exciting 2011 Hyundai Sonata, the 2011 MINI Countryman crossover model, and the 2011 BMW 3 Series coupe and convertible complete with a turbo engine!    
 
With auto industry media naming its top picks for the year, Patrick is proud to announce that for the second year in a row the Jaguar XF and XFR received Automobile Magazines 2010 All-Star Award.  Land Rover is launching the 2010 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Limited Edition model;  there will only be 250 produced for sale in the United States. 
 
At this year’s 102nd Chicago Auto Show, you may have seen the highly anticipated Fisker Karma, the world’s first luxury eco-friendly car! Patrick is one of only two Fisker dealers in the state and we are excited to announce that Fisker was granted over $100 million dollars to develop its plug-in hybrid vehicle. 
 
I would also like to remind you that Patrick still offers great financing on all our car lines…even if this economy has affected your personal situation. So please never hesitate to call us! 
 
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and we appreciate your business!

 

 
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Hanley Dawson III
 
CEO

 
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe named among Jalopnik’s Best 10 Cars of 2010
Hyundai’s sleek and sporty 2010 Genesis Coupe is hailed by Jalopnik as ranking among the Best 10 Cars of 2010. Jalopnik, an online automotive blog whose motto reads ‘obsessed with the cult of cars,’ compiled the Top 10 list to set its favorite vehicles apart from the rest of the pack.

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2011 BMW 335is Coupe and Convertible Unveiled
Expected to hit the United States market early summer 2011, the new BMW 335is Coupe and 2011 BMW 335is Convertible will become the German carmakers next protégés. Sticker will start at $50,500 for the Coupe and just over $59,000 for the Convertible, but these sporty rides are worth it! Not only boasting 320 hp and 332 lb/ft of torque, a 20 to 30 notch boost from the regular 335is, the 2011 models come standard with six-speed manual transmission and N54 twin-turbocharged inline-6 engine.
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2011 MINI Countryman: The Power Of Four
MINI has always brought creativity and uniqueness to the road. That pattern holds strong with the franchise’s new 2011 Countryman crossover model. Sporting the signature MINI styling of a rounded body, angle-cut hood opening and wagon-type rear, the new Countryman rejuvenates the styling with a taller hood, tougher stance…and four doors.
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BMW 3 Series: Latest to Get New Turbo Engine
For its planned United States debut this spring, the BMW 3 Series has not only had a mini face lift, it also has acquired an under-the-hood boost in the form of the N55 Turbo engine. The direct-injection engine has a single twin-scroll turbo 6-cylinder build. The N55 produces 300 horsepower and 300 pounds per feet of torque.
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Jaguar XF and XFR Win 2010 All-Star Award
Jaguar’s XF sports sedan, alongside its XFR trim model, has done it again. For the second year in a row, the popular member of the Jaguar lineup has snagged Automobile magazine’s 2010 All-Star Award. Up against competitors like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series, Automobile admits it is truly an accomplishment for Jaguar to receive this award consecutively for the same model.
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2010 Hyundai Tucson: Versatile SUV With Outstanding Luxury Options Available
The 2010 Hyundai Tucson brings a new dynamic to the road. This compact SUV comes with the option of front- or all-wheel drive and is built with the Theta II 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine. Producing 26% more horsepower than its predecessor, this new engine tops out at 176 hp and 168 lb/ft of torque. With front- wheel drive, the Tucson has great fuel economy, reaching 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
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2011 Volvo S60: Meet Volvo’s Newest Safety Features
Volvo will introduce the newest sedan to its S60 lineup in early 2010. This new upgrade will be equipped with Volvo’s next benchmark safety feature: pedestrian-detection technology with auto brake. Similar to Volvo’s CitySafety feature, pedestrian-detection technology will automatically brake upon detection of people rather than just vehicles.
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Land Rover Expects Increased Sales in 2010
Land Rover, responsible for the most rugged lineup of 4WD vehicles looks forward to a boost in sales during 2010. Leading the charge will be the new 2010 LR4, released last year.
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