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Patrick Raises $42,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
We are thrilled to announce that on Saturday, March 15 many employees and friends of the Patrick Dealer Group participated in our second annual St. Baldrick’s event, which raised $42,000!
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Patrick Hyundai Receives Top Honors for Sales and Customer Service
Hyundai Motor America recently named Patrick Hyundai to the Hyundai Board of Excellence, a national network of distinguished dealers. Patrick Hyundai achieved President’s status, which is the highest ranking. In order to receive this status a dealer has to sell more than 1,000 cars a year and receive a CSI (customer satisfaction index) score of 900 or better. Hyundai Motor America has recognized its top dealers through the Board of Excellence program since 1998.
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We have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming months, and it’s not just our car lines that are making headlines. The Patrick Group is thrilled to announce the purchase of our newest franchise…Land Rover. This is the newest addition to our line-up, which already includes BMW, MINI, Cadillac, Volvo, Saab, Hyundai and Jaguar. Patrick Land Rover has joined our Jaguar store which is located at 1559 W. Ogden Ave. in Naperville. We’ve included current specials for Land Rover sales and service in this newsletter.
You may be aware that Patrick has been committed to many charitable causes throughout the years and I am excited to share that for the second year in a row we hosted a St.Baldrick’s Shave-A-Thon and raised $42,000 for Pediatric Cancer research. St. Baldrick’s Foundation coordinates head shaving events in effort to raise money to support childhood cancer research. My son, Hanley Dawson IV, President of the Patrick Dealer Group, shaved his head again this year in support of this wonderful cause. You may have seen the recent commercial airing throughout Chicago which highlighted this event. We’ve included a link to watch it.
Regarding product news, the Jaguar XF topped Motor Trend’s List for Luxury Sport Sedan in a comparison test against BMW and Lexus. Also, BMW’s uniquely styled four-seat “sports-activity-coupe” crossover, the X6, is arriving on our showroom floor this summer. In keeping with the latest trend on being green, we’ve included an article that provides helpful tips that will help you get the most gas mileage out of your vehicle.
Enjoy your summer and we hope to see you soon!
Hanley Dawson III
CEO
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Patrick Adds Land Rover to It’s Line-up
The Patrick Dealer Group is proud to announce its latest franchise…Land Rover. This is the newest addition to Patrick’s line-up, which already includes BMW, MINI, Cadillac, Saab, Volvo, Jaguar and Hyundai! Patrick Land Rover has joined our Jaguar store, which is located at 1559 W. Ogden Ave. in Naperville.
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BMW’s All-New Dual-Clutch Debuts on the 2008 M3 in July
BMW is set to release the all-new M Double-Clutch Transmission (MDCT) on the 2008 M3 coupe and sedan, which is set to arrive in our showroom this July. With seven forward speeds, the DCT will operate with two clutches on separate output shafts to facilitate lighting-fast shifts with no interruption in power delivery. One clutch handles the even gears while the other handles the odd gears.
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Cadillac Escalade Hybrid – Responsibility Without Sacrifice
The Escalade Hybrid is scheduled to arrive at Patrick Cadillac this summer. The Escalade Hybrid embodies all the performance and luxury of the original Escalade. At its heart is a 322hp V8 engine capable of 367 lb-ft torque 4,100 rpm. Not what you’d expect from a hybrid, but exactly what you’d expect from a Cadillac.
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2009 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai’s lofty ambitions hit new heights with the official unveiling of the production-ready Genesis sedan. The Genesis is going where no Hyundai has ever gone before: rear-wheel drive. Plus, you’ll receive a choice of a powerful V-6 engine and, for the first time ever, an available V-8. The Genesis also promises the highest level of luxury features ever offered in a Hyundai, all at a price intended to undercut its competitors by as much as $10,000.
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Small Sedan: Hyundai Elantra
Consumer Reports calls the Elantra "a well-rounded small car that provides good fuel economy, a comfortable ride, and an interior that's quiet, roomy and well-equipped."
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2008 MINI Cooper and Clubman are MINI Fuel Sippers
It’s not surprising that a small car designed and manufactured by BMW is a pleasurable thing, and thanks to a recent redesign, the MINI now produces good fuel efficiency, particularly on the highway.
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The All New BMW X6
Turning heads at this year’s Chicago Auto Show was the all-new BMW X6. BMW’s uniquely styled four-seat “sports-activity-coupe”crossover is more than just a new vehicle segment made up by BMW’s marketing department. It’s a launch pad for a number of advanced technologies that will impress any BMW enthusiast. Due to high demand the X6 is order only right now. We will have an X6 in our showroom in late August.
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BMW and Volvo Make Forbes List of Ten Cars That Pollute the Least
Forbes Autos assembled a list of luxury vehicles that emit the fewest pollutants according to the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). Three of those ten cars were the Volvo S40, BMW 128 and the BMW Z4.
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The 1 Series Surpasses Expectations
The 1 Series Coupe has been flying out the door at Patrick BMW. This highly acclaimed model has a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produces 300hp and an acceleration of 0 to 62mph in just more than 5 seconds. A four-cylinder engine also is available. And if that’s not enough to knock your socks off, the 1 Series has the most luxurious, state-of-the-art options that will make the owner’s driving experience breathtaking.
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Jaguar XF Tops Motor Trends List For Luxury Sport Sedan Comparison
The all-new Jaguar XF is not only redefining the boundaries of a sports sedan, but winning the top spot of Motor Trend’s “Private Reserve Cabs: Luxury Sport Comparison.” This latest comparison test put the XF against the BMW 550i, Lexus GS 460, and the Mercedes-Benz E550.
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Saab Introduces the Limited Production TURBO X
The Saab brand’s most recognized model from the past, the 900 Turbo, often was ordered in jet black. It would be easy to dismiss the all-new 2008 Saab Turbo X as no big deal, just a turbocharged, Darth Vader black, all-wheel-drive 9-3 sedan. But it’s the unique combination of these traits – luxury, performance and superior styling – that make the Turbo X something more. And the Turbo X draws heavily on the 900 Turbo from the 1970s and 80s, the car that cemented Saab’s niche in the U.S. luxury market.
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Start Driving GREEN!
Fuel efficiency, car maintenance and conscientious driving can go a long way towards lessening your carbon impact. Here are a few tips that will help you become more green:
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Patrickcars.com Receives a Facelift
If you’ve visited Patrickcars.com in the past month you may have noticed its complete redesign. In effort to make our site more user friendly, we chose a design that is more streamlined. We average about 20,000 unique visitors every month to each of our individual franchise sites and our goal was to develop a website that would allow consumers to navigate and retrieve the information they need in a quick, uncomplicated way.
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Patrick BMW/MINI Construction Update
It’s been more than nine months since we started renovations on our BMW and MINI facilities, and we are proud to announce that our MINI sales, service and parts departments are now complete. This makes for one of the largest MINI facilities in the country with more than 17,000 square feet of space. Plus, we are the only MINI dealer in the Midwest to have 14 service bays. The expanded sales area allows us to showcase up to six MINIs.
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