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Dear John Smith,
Welcome to the January 2011 edition of our eNewsletter published exclusively for clients of the Quinn Automotive Group. Do you have a question you’d like to ask us? Click the link below to send us an email.
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January Sales Promotions |
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January Service & Parts Promotions |
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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics |
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BMW Head-Up Display |
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MINI Downtown in thestar.com |
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Quinn Group in the Community |
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MINI Scooter E Concept |
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BMW EfficientDynamics: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission |
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Tips from the Experts: Improving Fuel Economy |
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THE NEW 2011 X3 HAS ARRIVED! |
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2011 X3 xDrive28i FROM $41,900
The highly anticipated, fully re-designed 2011 X3 has arrived in our dealerships. Whether it’s running errands around town or traversing windy mountain passes, the X3 handles the road with ease and superior traction. Visit us today and be one of the first to test drive the
latest Ultimate Driving Machine!
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THE NEW MINI COUNTRYMAN HAS ARRIVED! |
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COUNTRYMAN COOPER FROM $27,850
It’s finally here! With sleek, modern style, four doors and four bucket seats, along with MINI Connected and a center rail with surprising cargo space, the all-new MINI Countryman is definitely a MINI to experience. Visit us today and be one of the first to test drive the latest
addition to our MINI family.
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THE ONLY CHOICE YOU’LL REGRET IS THE ONE TO WAIT. |
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LEASE A 3 SERIES SEDAN FROM $338
Lease a 2011 BMW 323i Luxury Edition starting from $338/mth and save over $3,500 on extras such as automatic transmission, glass sunroof and much more. Or experience the road-gripping agility of the 328i xDrive and lease from $398/mth.
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PRE-OWNED WINTER SAVINGS EVENT |
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GREAT SAVINGS ON PRE-OWNED BMWS
The Ultimate Driving Machine is the New Year’s indulgence. Take advantage of our Pre-Owned Winter Savings event for great savings on select pre-owned BMW models. Click on the link below to see more of our sales inventory.
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FULL BODY SPA TREATMENT SPECIAL: $249 |
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Indulge your MINI in the ultimate luxury treatment this January at Spa by MINI Waterloo. We’re offering a full body treatment for your MINI for just $199, a savings of $100 from our regular price of $299. Hurry in for this great offer and ensure your MINI remains as sound as its performance. Call to book your spa appointment today at 519.772.6464.
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55-POINT INSPECTION SPECIAL: $49.95 |
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A 55-point inspection checks every part of your vehicle to ensure it is operating the way a MINI should, including fluid levels, your heating system and performance of your engine (checked via road test by one of our experienced technicians). Improve the safety and reliability of your MINI for only $49.95. Call us at 519.772.6464 to book your appointment today.
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SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS: 15% OFF THE MINI ROOF RACK |
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Wherever you want to go, whatever you want to do, now you can take (almost) anything you need with you with the MINI Roof Rack. Designed for use all year round, when the mountains start calling, simply fit the lockable ski and snowboard set and during the hot summer months, fit the lockable bicycle holder. For the month of January, visit MINI Waterloo and receive 15% off your purchase of a MINI Roof Rack. Happy travels!
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BMW ANNOUNCES SERIAL PRODUCTION OF SPORTS CAR WITH PLUG-IN HYBRID TECHNOLOGY
The Future of Driving Pleasure: Vision EfficientDynamics
Alongside the Megacity Vehicle project, BMW has announced the serial production of the Vision EfficientDynamics supercar within the next few years. A four-seater sports car with charismatic design, fascinating performance figures and unsurpassed efficiency, powered by BMW ActiveHybrid technology, the Vision EfficientDynamics incorporates characteristic BMW shaping style, featuring the twin kidney grills, L-shaped taillights and wing doors facilitating entry to both rows of seats.
What’s even more fascinating than its superior styling is the performance. The innovative design of BMW ActiveHybrid technology allows performance figures at the level of a sports car, with approximately 330 hp and over 580 lb-ft of torque, the Vision EfficientDynamics reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in just 4.8 seconds. Furthermore, using a 1.5-liter three-cylinder diesel engine tied to two electric motors, the car will sip just 3.76 L/100 km in mixed city and highway driving. Like the Megacity Vehicle, the sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics study is an example of how future-oriented mobility opens up fascinating perspectives in combination with the driving pleasure characteristic of BMW.
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BMW HEAD-UP DISPLAY.
The benefit of foresight.
The Head-up Display helps BMW drivers maintain concentration on the road ahead by displaying driving-related information in a safe and effective manner. This information is projected onto the windscreen within the driver’s direct field of vision; therefore, the driver does not have to divert his gaze away from the road. Consequently, any distraction from the traffic situation is reduced to a minimum. The virtual image appears approximately two metres away, at the end of the hood. The feature is available as an add-on option on most new BMW models.
Click on the link below to see the full list of features for the Head-Up Display.
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BMW TORONTO AND MINI DOWNTOWN FEATURE STORY ON THESTAR.COM
thestar.com | December 9th 2010
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The Toronto Star's Christopher Hume visited MINI Downtown and BMW Toronto dealerships for a feature story on thestar.com. Hume says, "There was a time when car dealerships all looked pretty much the same: nondescript lots with a boxy showrooms...those days are coming to an end - at least in downtown Toronto as car dealerships like BMW Toronto and MINI Downtown have become very urban and in the process discovered the power of architecture." He goes on to say that "MINI Downtown is undoubtedly the most beautiful car dealership in our city...becoming a place that people enjoy seeing and not just because they have to see it." Please on the link below to see the full video.
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MINI DOWNTOWN SPONSORS GOD SAVE THE QUEEN AT TATTOO
Tattoo Rock Parlour | November 19th 2010
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MINI Downtown was proud to be a part of Tattoo Rock Parlour’s God Save the Queen event on November 19th 2010, paying homage to the best of Brit Rock featuring music by DJ Dwight. We decked out 5 of our MINIs with Union Jack flair and rocked Queen Street! Click on the link below to see more pictures from the event.
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PARKVIEW BMW SUPPORTS NORTH YORK GENERAL HOSPITAL’S HUMAN RACE
Parkview BMW | October 15th & 16th 2010
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Parkview BMW was a proud sponsor of North York General Hospital’s first annual Celebrity Human Race Event; with the proceeds raised going to North York General Hospital, and notably for the IODE Children's Centre. The Celebrity Human Race was an exciting two-day adventure throughout North York. Participants and their celebrity team mates had the opportunity to take on the Master Mechanic Challenge at Parkview BMW, performing a task on a BMW, as well as test their BMW knowledge with a series of skill-testing questions – all in a pre-determined time limit! It was an exciting and fun day with celebrities such as actress Sofia Milos / CSI Miami taking on the challenge.
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WINTER DRIVER TRAINING DAY
Toronto Motorsports Parks (Cayuga) | Sunday January 23rd, 2011
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Here’s a great opportunity for new drivers to improve their confidence in winter driving conditions! Join us for a full day of classroom and on-track exercises at Toronto Motorsports Parks (Cayuga).
Date: Sunday January 23rd, 2011
Time: 9am - 5pm
Place: Toronto Motorsports Park (Cayuga)
Cost: $175 + HST for primary driver & $125 + HST for additional drivers
Itinerary: Classroom sessions and on-track exercises with instructors (Lunch provided)
For more information, please contact Desmond Sie by clicking below.
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MINI DRIVING FUN FOR THE TWO-WHEEL SEGMENT
MINI Scooter E Concept.
For the 2010 Paris Autoshow, MINI launched two concept scooters, dubbed MINI Scooter E Concept. The two concept scooters incorporate the full MINI characteristics, including the MINI design language, driving fun, technology, and the MINI individual style.
As the name may suggest, the MINI Scooter E Concept is a full electric vehicle. This is an emission-free MINI for today’s busy urban environment. The electric drive plays a key role in this vehicle and allows the MINI Scooter E Concept to deliver the driving fun associated with the brand in a new and highly contemporary package. The instantaneous pick-up of electric drive systems, plus the vehicle’s low weight and compact dimensions, ensure maximum agility in typical traffic conditions on urban roads. In every possible sense of the word, this scooter is truly MINI.
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JOY IS LESS AND MORE.
8-Speed Automatic Transmission: Comfort Meets Efficiency.
This month’s EfficientDynamics focus is on BMW’s new 8-Speed Automatic Transmission. Did you know a car’s transmission can have a big impact on its fuel efficiency? Although much of a car's performance and efficiency depends on its engine, BMW's 8-speed Automatic transmission greatly improves acceleration and fuel efficiency. It is optimized for improved acceleration in lower gears, while two additional “tall” gears provide smooth, efficient, and quiet highway cruising at lower RPMs and with lower fuel consumption. The 8-speed automatic transmission is available on the 2011 BMW 760Li, 5-Series Sedan, 5-Series Gran Turismo, X6 Sport Activity Coupe, and X5 Sport Activity Vehicle (not available on X5 xDrive35d).
Click on the link below to learn more about BMW EfficientDynamics.
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JANUARY TIP OF THE MONTH:
Better driving habits and proper maintenance could improve your fuel economy by 10 percent.
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In a recent article in the Toronto Star by Jil McIntosh, several tips to improve fuel economy were highlighted and we found it answered many questions that our customers ask us, so we would like to pass on the information to you, in light of the spike in gas prices recently in the GTA.
Here’s a summary of the article, Cheap tricks can save you cash (October 27th, Section A, page 12):
With just a few changes to your driving habits, and a little more attention to maintenance, you could squeeze 10 percent more fuel economy out of your current ride, no matter what type it is. Best of all, almost all of the fuel-saving tricks come at little or no cost.
- Check your tires: Underinflated tires run hotter and have more rolling resistance, using more fuel, while tires with too much air wear unevenly. Even if your car has a tire-pressure monitoring system, you should still check the pressure once a month, since your tires can be wasting fuel before they reach the safety threshold measured by the system.
- Use your foot smoothly: Practice consistent throttle pressure to maintain your speed. Accelerate gradually and smoothly and you’ll save fuel.
- Lose the weight: If you’re hauling unnecessary items, take them out of your trunk or cargo area because you’re burning extra fuel hauling them around. If it’s possible, take off your roof racks when you’re not using them too.
- Look ahead: Your car uses the most fuel moving away from a standing stop, so if you can, coast toward red lights and watch for traffic slowdowns ahead of you and let off the throttle rather than jamming on the brakes at the last minute and accelerating back up to speed again.
- Drive smart in winter: Idle your car just long enough that the defrosters get the frost off the windshield. Letting it run until it’s warm inside wastes fuel. Use winter-specific tires to avoid spinning and sliding.
- Use the right fuel grade: If your car is rated for premium fuel, don’t use regular grade. The computer will retard the car’s performance to prevent engine damage and your fuel economy will suffer.
- Watch your speed: Quite simply, the faster you go, the more it costs.
- Pay attention to service: Although newer cars can go longer between oil changes, they still need to be serviced periodically. A dirty engine air filter can translate to poorer fuel economy.
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For further details, please call 519.772.6464 or visit
www.miniwaterloo.com.
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