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We would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday !!
All our Dealerships are open extended hours next week to help you get into your next vehicle. Hurry in and take advantage of all the GREAT Year End Saving specials we have going on! Ring in the new year in a new car, truck, mini-van or motorcycle!
Thursday 12/24 - 9am-12pm
Friday 12/25 - Closed for the Holiday
Saturday 12/26 - 10am - 3pm
Next Week's Extended Hours!
Monday 12/28 - 9am -9pm
Tuesday 12/29 - 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 12/30- 9am - 7pm
Thursday 12/31 - 9am -5pm
Friday 01/01/2010 - Closed for the Holiday
Saturday 01/01/2010 - 10am - 3pm
Don't forget to scroll down a little farther on this page and click on the video clips in the right column to check out our fun Holiday videos from our Family to yours!
All of us at Dick Scott Automotive Group would like to say a Great BIG "THANK YOU" to all our generous customers, community members and businesses for making this year’s Toys for Tots drive a success. We had many last minute donations that helped us make our goal! We were very excited to be able to pass on all your thoughtful donations to the Marines Toys For Tots Foundation for them to deliver to the many families in need this year!
The last day for our toy drive was today, December 14th, 2009; however, if you didn't get your donation to us in time, please visit the official Marine Toys for Tots Foundation website for other drop off locations at http://www.toysfortots.org/.
Thanks again for taking the time to donate to this important cause that is near and dear to our hearts here at Dick Scott Automotive Group!
Sincerely,
Dick Scott Automotive Group
www.DickScott.com
We would like to extend a BIG "Thank You" to Carl Schultz!!
Carl made a large donation on behalf of Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. for our Toys for Tots drive and we are so thankful to him! As you know this year our donations are down from last year, so each and every donation is very important to us and our continuing effort to make this year's drive a success.
Thank you again Carl for your generous donation and taking the time to help us make our Toys for Tots drive a success!
Here at Dick Scott, we would like to say “Thank You!” to all the generous donors that have brought in toys for this year’s Toys For Tots toy drive. We are still accepting toys until Monday, December 14th, 2009.
As toy donations are down quite a bit this year, we are hoping to get the word out to anyone in the position to help. Remember, ANYONE who brings in even just ONE New, Unwrapped Toy to donate to Toys for Tots to any Dick Scott location will receive a coupon good for $10.00 off your next Lube, Oil & Filter change AND 15% off parts and labor on any maintenance service performed at ANY of our Service Departments. So please consider donating to this important cause.
There are many families struggling this year to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table who are unable to afford Christmas gifts this year. Walmart and many other retailers are advertising their lowest prices of the season this week with many toys $5.00 - $10.00 each and with Buy-one-get-one-Free offers. While you are out shopping this week, please keep the Toys For Tots program in mind.
Help us help the “Toys For Tots” program make this year special for as many boys and girls as possible!
Sincerely,
Dick Scott Automotive Group
www.DickScott.com
Jason Scott, General Manager of Dick Scott Dodge in Plymouth, was interviewed last night by Rod Meloni of Channel 4 News about the anticipated arrival of the new Ram Doblo and Ducato...
Click Here to see the interview and a sneak peak at pictures of the new vehicles.
Dick Scott Automotive Group is excited to be an official
Toys for Tots drop off location again this holiday season!
Last year our drive was such a huge success, hundreds of toys and games were dropped off to help out needy children in our community. We will be collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys starting November 21st thru December 14th, 2009. (Please no stuffed animals as they can no longer be distributed because they can harbor germs.)
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
Dick Scott Automotive Group is a proud sponsor of Toys for Tots and we are looking forward to another great year from all our generous customers and community members!
We will also be hosting a Toys for Tots day long event in December. Check back for more details on the exact date and time.
PLEASE NOTE: Toys for Tots is always in need of gifts for 9 to 12 year olds, both boys and girls. Craft or hobby kits, makeup kits, electronics and CD's, are always great choices!
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684 W Ann Arbor Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
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42175 Michigan Avenue
Canton, MI 48188
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Dick Scott Motormall
3030 Fowlerville Rd
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-3721
Dick Scott Classic Motorcycles
41775 Michigan Avenue
Canton, MI 48188
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We are excited to share that we have earned a new Milestone in our Ebay store!
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Thank You to all of our customers who gave us positive feedback on Ebay, we couldn't have done it without you!!
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Fall is here, school has started and we are spending a lot more time in our cars now that the cold weather has arrived. Now is the perfect time to remember to make sure your car seat is correctly installed to ensure your child's safety.
If you use the "LATCH System," make sure the LATCH belt is secured to the anchors found in most vehicle seats. LATCH-equipped child safety seats have lower attachments that fasten to the anchors. Most forward-facing child safety seats also have a strap that attaches to the top anchor. Together they make up the LATCH System. If your vehicle or child safety seat are not LATCH-equipped, use a safety belt to secure the seat. For more information on the LATCH system, refer to the owner's manual.
Remember your child must be 1 year old AND weigh at least 20lbs before you can turn your car seat around and have it facing forward. Until then, your seat should remain rear facing. While rear facing the car seat must be buckled in to the vehicle seat tightly. The seat should not move more than one inch from side to side or front to back. The seat should recline so the child's head lies back on the car seat without falling forward. Harness straps should be snug with no slack, and the harness clip should be on the child's chest at armpit level. Again always read the instructions that come with your car seat! Also, NEVER place a car seat in a vehicle seat located in front of an active airbag.
Last but not least, Michigan law requires children younger than age 8 and shorter than 4 feet 9 inches to be properly buckled in a child safety seat or booster seat while riding in a motor vehicle. If your vehicle seats have a head rest, a no-back booster is recommended; a high-back booster is recommended for vehicle seats without a head rest. Booster seats are designed to be used with a lap belt AND shoulder belt, NEVER just a lap belt only! Always be sure to read over the instructions that come with your car seat or booster seat to ensure correct usage to keep your precious cargo as safe as possible!
Indian Motorcycles are making headlines again! In the latest edition of Cycle World Magazine, David Edwards, takes you inside the New Indian Factory to see what's new and what is yet to come!
Read his great article and see why The Legend is Back and going strong!
Click here to view Cycle World Magazine's Article and take a look behind the doors at the Indian Factory in Kings Mountain, North Carolina!
October is here and that means Biketoberfest is just around the corner. This years Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, FL is scheduled for October 15th -18th, 2009. This international, award-winning motorcycle festival offers an extended weekend for thousands of bike enthusiasts to enjoy. Tons of fun, sun, beaches, and bikes, what more could you ask for! There will be motorcycle shows and rallies that display new, vintage and custom bikes; demonstration rides on the newest machines from top manufacturers; and on-track motorcycle action at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway.
Come for the bikes, stay for the great food, live music and people watching. There are many events and activities planned at various venues. Make plans to attend Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, FL Today!
Check out Biketoberfest.org for all the latest updates and event locations!
Dick Scott Dodge and Dick Scott Motormall are exited to announce the anticipated return of “The Lease!”
We expect to be offering lease options by early next week, possibly sooner. Once we have everything in place, we will update our websites and Blog. In the meantime, feel free to check out our inventory online anytime.
As you will see, we have lots of 2009 and 2010 vehicles available. Remember, we are open until 9:00 pm tonight in case you want to stop by and take your favorite out for a test-drive!
What are you waiting for? These deals won’t last forever! Stop listening to what other people think is going on with our economy and make what you want happen!
Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit and Indian Motorcycle are excited to bring you "Cash for Clunkers" for your motorcycle!
Bring in your running and ride-able motorcycle* and we will give you $3000 over the trade in value toward your new Indian Chief. If you choose a new 2009 Indian Chief Roadmaster or Chief Deluxe, Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit will increase your incentive to $5000 additional trade value off your new bike!!!
There has never been a better time to get a new bike. Save on gas and get to where you need to go in style! We are working hard to make you an offer you can't refuse. If you want a new motorcycle, we can make it happen!
Hurry in to Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit while the selection is best and take advantage of this program and others that were made just for you! Don't let the economy hold you back from your dreams! We are making it possible everyday for people just like you to ride America's First Motorcycle!
NO TRADE? No Problem! The "It Pays to Ride" Program is made for you! Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit will PAY YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS!* We're not postponing them; we are actually paying them for you, up to $500 a month! Ride NOW and Pay LATER, just another way that Dick Scott is making your dreams come true TODAY!!
Hurry in to our dealership and let our knowledgeable sales staff answer all your questions!
These are limited time deals to save you thousands of dollars and get you on the road in your Brand NEW, just out of the factory 2009 Indian Chief. You’ve heard it before, there is no comparison to the quality and beauty of our Bikes and now YOU can be part of The Legend.
*Contact us for complete details. Some restrictions apply.
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Our Tent Sale is here, ALL WEEK at Dick Scott Dodge in Plymouth. We have extended hours, We will be here Monday & Thursday 9am until 9pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9am until 7pm, and Saturday 10am - 5pm.
Don't miss out on our Great Deals!
Hurry in and get your "Best Shot" at Dick Scott!
In response to overwhelming interest in the CARS program, NHTSA has clarified that consumers who want to purchase new vehicles not yet on dealer lots can still be eligible for the CARS program. Dealers and consumers who have reached a valid purchase and sale agreement on a vehicle already in the production pipeline will be able to work with the manufacturer to receive the documentation needed to qualify for the program.
Visit Dick Scott Dodge in Plymouth, Dick Scott Nissan in Canton, or Dick Scott Motormall in Fowlerville to take advantage of this new option! You can bring your clunker in today and choose a qualifying vehicle off our lot or from the many vehicles arriving daily!
J.D. Power and Associates has just awarded Nissan with some of its highest honors. The 2009 Altima has earned "Highest Ranked Midsize Car in Initial Quality,"1 while our iconic sports coupe, the Z®, was named "Highest Ranked Compact Premium Sporty Car in Initial Quality."
Come in to Dick Scott Nissan and see all the great deals we have to offer!
Don't forget that Dick Scott Nissan is a participating dealer for "Cash for Clunkers!"
Click Here to find out if your vehicle qualifies!
Dick Scott’s Indian Motorcycle Detroit Grand Opening event was held on Saturday, June 27th, 2009. We would like to extend our Thanks to all of those who helped make this event such a success.
A Big “Thank You!” to The Indian Riders Group, Specifically Roger & Cheryl Cook, Dennis Bozung, Brian Graham, Tom Pellerito, and Randal Nelson. Thank you all so much for all your help this weekend! A very special “Thank You!” to Berland and Jaci Sullivan for allowing us to showcase their Beautiful 1939 Indian Motorcycle in our showroom for the weekend.
We are also so thankful to all of the great vendors that came out for our event and made it such a fun afternoon! So many people came for the Motorcycles and stayed for the fun and great live music from “Eddie Cooper and The Exit” and “The High Strung”. Both put on fantastic shows for everyone! WRIF, WYCD and The Ticket rounded out the excitement with ticket give-a-ways and chance for guests to meet some of their stations radio personalities.
The Indian Motorcycle Demo Truck was there to give demo rides all afternoon. Over 75 People took advantage of a chance to go on a demo ride and experience “The Legend” first hand! We are very excited to have had so many people come out for this event, we had a great time and hope all of you did too!
At Dick Scott Dodge we have several new additions to our Service Team: Service Advisor Mike Torres, Service Technician Dale Barrett and Service Technician Andrew Hoggard. Mike and Dale previously worked at Fox Hills and Andrew previously worked at Livonia Chrysler. We are pleased to welcome them to the Dick Scott Family!
At Dick Scott, we believe in keeping our customers safe.
That's why we are happy to support the Rubber Manufacturers Association in getting the word out during National Tire Safety Week.
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Special Savings Offers!
Dick Scott Dodge would like to thank all of you who joined us on Viper Day 2009!
CLICK HERE to view more pictures from this event. 
Click Here to see more Pictures from our Ride!
The Indian Riders Group - Southeastern Michigan is ready to ride again! All riders are welcome to join us.
We will meet at Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit at 6:00pm on Tuesday, May 19th, for a ride to the Bike Night "Kick Off Party" at 59West in Highland.
We are located at 41775 Michigan Ave Canton, MI 48188.
For more information, call Jeff Scott at 734-398-5454. We look forward to this and many more IRG events to come.
"Let's Ride!"
A PERSONAL MOBILITY REVOLUTION
Introducing five distinct vehicle platforms with ENVI’s electric-vehicle technology from Chrysler LLC. Chrysler has been hard at work updating the three ENVI-powered Electric Vehicles (EV) you first saw in September 2008. Plus they added two more exciting products to their production-intent lineup. ENVI’s electric-vehicle technology enables a new standard of quiet, smooth and efficient operation.
What That Means For You
• No compromise on performance, agility, space and design
• Instantaneous acceleration and responsiveness
• Continuing to drive the way you drive today
• Being environmentally responsible
• Ability to own one of these electric vehicles as soon as 2010
• At least three more models available by 2013
How It Works
- ENVI’s all-electric EVs provide a 150- to 200-mile driving range on zero gasoline and no tailpipe emissions
- ENVI’s Range-extended Electric Vehicles can travel 40 miles on battery power
- The range extender is a small internal combustion engine and integrated generator that produces electricity that extends the range to 400 miles,using very little gasoline
- Overnight charging with a standard 110-volt household outlet
- Charging time is cut in half with 220-volt household appliance power outlet
Check back for more details on these revolutionary vehicles or visit Chrysler.com for more details
To our valued and loyal customers:
Dick Scott Automotive Group would like to take this opportunity to give our loyal customers and prospective customers’ some insight on the Chrysler Bankruptcy announcement from yesterday.
First and foremost, Chrysler and Dick Scott are here to stay. Dick Scott Automotive Group has been in business for more than 25 years and will continue to offer the best value for you and your families. There will be no interruption in the sale of, servicing of or the parts supply for Chrysler vehicles. All of the great service you have come to expect from Dick Scott Automotive Group is continuing unchanged.
Today, we can look forward to Chrysler’s future with great optimism. In addition, our customers can look forward to GREAT DEALS at Dick Scott Dodge and Dick Scott Motor Mall . We have vehicles to sell that are extremely competitively priced with very attractive customer incentives. Visit our website at www.DickScott.com to view all of current inventory and some amazing May specials.
We are grateful for your patronage and look forward to many more years of servicing you and your family and friends. If you have any questions at all on your vehicle, a new vehicle or what you are observing in the media, please do not hesitate to contact any of us at the numbers below. We have also put an information page on our website with answers to many of the questions you may want answered. Visit http://dickscott.com/customer-information.aspx.
Thank you again for all of your support.
Sincerely,
Nichole Scott
Director of Dealer Operations
Telephone: 734-451-2110
Email: NicholeScott@dickscott.com
Jason Scott, General Manager
Dick Scott Dodge
Telephone: 734-451-2110
Email: JasonScott@dickscott.com
Jud Scott, Vice President
Dick Scott Motormall
Telephone: 517-223-3721
Email: JudScott@dickscott.com
Indian Riders Group - Southeastern Michigan Chapter - Attention All Riders! Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle Detroit is accepting members to the new Chapter of the Indian Riders Group, "Indian Riders Group - Southeastern Michigan."
Our first Ride will be on Saturday, May 2nd to Rocky's Antique Indian Motorcycle in Massillon, OH. All bikes/riders are welcome! We will be leaving from Dick Scott's Indian Motorcycle in Canton at 7am. For directions, visit our website at http://indianmotorcycledetroit.com/ or you can call us at 734-398-5454.
Click here if you are interested in joining the Indian Riders Group - Southeastern Michigan. Save 50% on membership fees if you join before May 31, 2009!
Attention all riders! Dick Scott’s Indian Motorcycle Detroit is going to establish a chapter of the Indian Riders Group. We will be holding an informational meeting at 7:30 on Monday, April 20th.
The first mention of an Indian Riders Group goes back to 1907, when a group of motorcyclists loosely banded together to go riding. The founding fathers of Indian Motorcycle recognized this loyalty, and wanted their dealers to help promote this feeling by urging them to help form local Riders Clubs. They felt that the association of likeminded individuals would increase the overall experience in riding the motorcycle, foster camaraderie among owners, and give hands-on feedback to the dealer on the good and bad points of the bike.
In the 1920’s the motorcycles had ceased being looked upon as pure transportation, but as a sport. Motorcycling was fun and riding a motorcycle was an experience that you could share with your family and friends. The brand of motorcycle one rode gave you bragging rights over your buddies that had the other one and good-natured (most of the time) competition could only make riding better.
A Riders Group reinforces the strong loyalty amongst its family of riders and can better plan and promote activities for all of its participants. Local and regional rallies can be planned and organized and as the organization grows more benefits can be offered to each member so that the Indian experience gets better and better.
We are looking for all riders; all brands are welcome. The only requirement is that you like to ride and have a good time. If you would like to attend and find out more, please RSVP to Jeff Scott at (734) 398-5454 or send an email to jeffscott@dickscott.com
Automobile Magazine takes delivery of the 2009 Automobile Magazine Automobile of the Year, the 2010 Nissan GT-R Premium, and they are looking forward to their year-long test.
Read carefully for mention of Dick Scott Nissan, an authorized GT-R agent!
By Emily Zahm
Safety is a priority for Dodge. That was made clear this week when the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab and Quad(R) Cab earned 5-star ratings for driver- and front-passenger protection in a frontal crash, the highest ratings in the U.S. government's safety crash test program. Not only that, but the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab had received the same five-star rating earlier this year, so that now these ratings apply to the entire all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 lineup.
The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 offers more than 35 safety and security features. Some of the most impressive include the ParkSense(R) Rear Park Assist System, ParkView(R) Rear Back-up Camera, and Trailer Sway Control System. Check out the full list of safety and security features here.
By Emily Zahm
Over the last month, Chrysler LLC’s sales throughout the Midwest, the Rockies, and the plains areas of America posted a 31.5% retail increase, and also outpaced industry retail sales by 9%. In addition, for only the second time in history, Chrysler LLC outsold Ford Motor Company, placing Chrysler LLC in the top three volume automotive manufacturers in the United States.
How did Chrysler manage this feat in the face of the current economic climate? "Overall, our retail sales position in February can be attributed to an increase in awareness of our Employee Pricing Plus Plus program. It truly gives our dealers a message that resonates with consumers. We will continue this program in March. In addition, March is Dodge Truck Month, and we will add the availability of 'no charge HEMI(R) on the Ram 1500,'" said Steven Landry, Executive Vice President, North American Sales. Employee Pricing Plus Plus offers qualified buyers employee pricing, as well as zero percent financing for up to 48 months through Chrysler financial. These great deals should encourage tentative buyers to conclude that buying a Chrysler, Jeep, or Dodge vehicle now is a smart move, both for themselves and for the economy.
By Emily Zahm
It begins with an $118 million dollar expansion of a Canton, Mississippi auto plant, and will end with the production of one of Nissan’s planned line of light-commercial vehicles. This new line, according to Nissan’s vice president of manufacturing, Dan Bednarzyk, “will put them in the right position for the market” come 2010. This extensive expansion includes a new assembly line, a larger paint shop, and a larger assembly area. While Bednarzyk declined to comment on which of the planned 3 light-commercial vehicles would be assembled at the newly expanded plant, there is speculation that it will likely be the NV200 work van, which recently debuted in production form. For more information, see this article.
by Tim Joseph
In 1996 we started seeing a small, funny looking car driving around the highways of Detroit. It was the GM EV1, an electric vehicle that would only be made for 3 years. As part of the lease on the EV1 you had to install a charging station in your home. The driver would be able to travel about 55 to 75 miles between charges making the EV1 an excellent commuter vehicle.
There were so many great things to say about GM's first electric car but there were also some draw backs. You could not travel any further than your battery range and battery technology did not progress as quickly as General Motors had expected. After building 1,117 EV1's and leasing them in California, GM took the vehicles back and destroyed them. This was about the same time the Hybrids came along.
Nissan has an answer the problems GM ran in to a decade ago. Their new electric vehicle will go one sale in the United States in 2012 and will no doubt raise some eye brows. A 30 minute charge will provide the owner with 80% battery power, approximately 80 more miles.
Mark Perry, Nissan's director of product planning and strategy has said that "It will take three layers of charging: home chargers in the garage; workplace charging, including parking lots and garages in downtown business areas; and a public infrastructure built around the normal transportation areas, shopping malls, movie theaters, restaurants, and airports."
Nissan is also asking their dealers to install charging stations as a courtesy to customer who are passing through. This demonstrates Nissan's commitment to the Electric Vehicle program. Nissan's Electric Vehicle will be a 5 seater that uses next generation lithium ion batteries to delivery a range of 100 miles.
If you happen to be in Daytona Beach, FL for the 68th Bike Week, stop by the International Speedway to check out Indian Motorcycle. They will have the truck there with the 2009 Chiefs on display.
If you happen to get some good pictures please head over to our Photo Gallery and email us the pictures!
If you aren't able to make it to Bike Week, Indian will be stopping by June 27th with the truck. They will be giving test rides to licensed riders.
According to TheWeeklyDriver.com, the Nissan GT-R and Dodge Ram have won International Car of the Year Awards!
Congratulations to both of these fine vehicles and the fine people who build and sell them!
Motorcyclists To Benefit From Stimulus Package
The AMA says there are benefits for motorcyclists
http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/road-racing/2009/02/14/AMA-Stimulus
The following is from the AMA...
Language that provides a tax credit for the purchase of a motorcycle has been added to the current economic stimulus bill, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. The AMA, working in conjunction with other stakeholders, worked diligently to secure the motorcycle provision within the measure. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law shortly.
"This inclusive and equitable solution will provide much-needed relief to riders, as well as to those who sell motorcycles," said AMA Vice President for Government Relations Ed Moreland. "When it appeared that motorcycles were going to be overlooked in this bill, the AMA and the Association's members, along with Harley-Davidson and others, took our case straight to Capitol Hill and persuaded lawmakers that this was the right decision."
Moreland added that motorcycle riders are just as likely to have been hit hard by the economic downturn as those who buy automobiles and light-duty trucks. Moreover, motorcyclists typically purchase new bikes, apparel, vehicle servicing and aftermarket equipment from local dealers that are family-owned small businesses.
Specifically, motorcycles are included as "qualified vehicles" in Section 1008 of the legislation. Those purchasing a new motorcycle will be able to deduct the sales and excise taxes on their 2009 tax returns. Prior to the actions taken by the AMA and others, the deductions only applied to the purchase of a new car or light truck.
"We want to thank all motorcyclists who took the time to contact their elected officials," said Moreland. "This victory is particularly gratifying because it represents a community-wide effort to elevate motorcycles as a recognized and viable means of transportation in America. Motorcycles are vital to the reduction of traffic congestion, provide efficient use of limited parking, have far less impact on our roads and bridges, and contribute significantly to our nation's efforts to consume less fuel. Our success today clearly indicates that our legislators are listening."
Looks like Indian Motorcycle Detroit is getting a lot of attention lately. We were featured in an article in the Observer & Eccentric newspaper recently. Take a look!
Check out this article in Newsweek! Newsweek mentioned Dick Scott Dodge in a recent article about people trading in their vehicles. A customer of our's was able to trade her 1 year old Dodge Journey for a band new one with no miles.
by Tim Joseph
When I was a kid growing up in the Detroit area I used to love to draw pictures of cars. While I wasn't very good at it I dreamed of fast exotic sports cars and what it would be like to drive them. Some kids were much better than I was and have turned that passion and talent into a career that represents the imagination inside all of us.
Randy Rodriguez is the man behind the 2009 Nissan 370Z. He was a kid just like me, in fact he's just a year younger. He used to fill his notebooks with his dreams of fast and exciting sports cars. I read a very inspiring article about how he came to design the new 370Z. He is 31 years old, working at the Nissan Design America in San Diego, CA. He graduated from Detroit's College for Creative Studies. Rodriguez deisgned the vehicle after Datsun 240Z which he is very passionate about.
It is no suprise that the new 2009 370Z was designed after the 240Z. That was my observation from the first time I saw it on October 9, 2008. The 370Z will hit the lots in the next couple months. We'll keep you updated.
Thank you to Lawrence Ward for this story -
Congratulations to the 2009 Daytona 500 Dodge team for their impressive showing! Four members of the Dodge Motorsports team were in the top 10.
To take a test drive in a Dodge Charger please call Dick Scott Dodge at (734) 451-2110!
by Tim Joseph
Nissan has announced some pretty exciting news regarding their forth coming electric vehicle. In August Nissan gave us a demonstration of a 2nd generation Nissan Cube that was converted into an electric vehicle. While it remains unclear if the Cube will actually be the frame for their electric vehicle, we have been given some details.
Yesterday, Mark Perry, director of product planning and strategy for Nissan Americas, spoke at the Doubletree Hotel at a luncheon sponsored by the Chattanooga Engineers Club, the Chattanooga Technology Council, the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society of Quality, the Society of Women Engineers and IEEE. He said the vehicle will debut next year and that Smyrna, Tennessee would be one of the launch sites.
Here is a quit list of information he gave us regarding the vehicle.
This is an exciting development and I for one cannot wait to see the finished product.
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I don't like to just post links but Nissan has a couple of exciting new vehicles coming out and I haven't been able to get my hands on them myself. Additionally, Nissan is giving us bits of information but most of the information 1) has been given out or 2) is being told through magazines and news outlets.
Automobile Magazine has gotten their hands on a 2009 Nissan Cube and has driven it. Unlike other "first drive" articles, they actually drove it! At the bottom of the article is a section where they give links to a couple of other links and a wallpaper gallery. Enjoy
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/0903_2009_nissan_cube/index.html
Here is a review of the 370Z by Automobile Magazine. Read the entire article. Bottom line is.. this thing is fast!
http://blogs.automobilemag.com/6440176/editors-soapbox/2009-nissan-370z-feeling-zee-love/index.html
by Tim Joseph
The 2009 Cars.Com Lifestyle Awards were announced this week and Dick Scott vehicles did very well! Our vehicles received seven awards in all. There are several criteria for awarding a vehicle a Lifestyle Award but they must make the grade in safety, reliability, comfort, and ride and handling.
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Lifestyle Award for "Work Truck Of The Year"
2009 Jeep Wrangler - Lifestyle Award for "Best New Car for Off-Roaders" AND "Best Deal For Sun Lovers"
2009 Nissan Xterra - Lifestyle Award for "Best Deal For Off Roaders"
2009 Nissan Versa - Lifestyle Award for "Best Deal For Commuters" AND "Best Deal For First-Time Drivers"
2009 Nissan Frontier - Lifestyle Award for "Best Deal For The Towing Crowd"
Congratulations to all the Dick Scott family of cars who have won 2009 Lifestyle Awards from Cars.com!
To take a drive in an Award Winner give us a call at:
Dick Scott Dodge - (734) 451-2110
Dick Scott Motormall - (517) 223-3721
Dick Scott Nissan - (734) 495-1000
by Tim Joseph
In my oppinion the funniest car scene in television came in the classic John Candy and Steve Martin movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles". The two were trying to get home for the holidays after their flight was canceled. John Candy was driving and Steve Martin was in the passenger seat sleeping (is my memory correct?). John Candy ended driving the wrong way on the highway. Another motorist in the correct lane was trying to warn him of this fact but he thought they were the crazy ones driving on the wrong side of the road. Long story short, they both survived but the whole thing was a disaster.
Nissan has developed technology that would have helped the late great John Candy. The system uses GPS technology and detailed map information to warn drivers if they get on the wrong ramp. My grandma on my dad's side actually did this on a number of occasions in her later years. The system will be tested in Japan this year and if it proves successful will work its way into the rental car industry first.
Unfortunately John Candy and my grandma are no longer with us but I'm sure there is a whole generation of bad drivers out there who will indeed make this a very useful technology.
The president of the United States is often referred to as the most powerful man in the free world. It is amazing how much other countries pay attention to what happens here. I cannot tell you who the president of Australia is but the Aussies have come up with an advertising campaign that tells me they know who our president is and obviously he is very popular there.
by Tim Joseph
The year was 1992. There were riots in Los Angeles, the Olympics in France, the Toronto Blue Jays became the first Canadian baseball team to win the World Series, Bill Clinton became the 42nd president and the first Dodge Viper rolled off the line at Chrysler's Mack Avenue plant. Since then 25,000 Vipers have been built and the plant operates to its 1,200 vehicle per year capacity.
Pictured above is the 2009 Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR which we all drooled over at this years North American International Auto Show. It is powered by a monstrous 8.4-liter V-10 engine and puts out 600 horsepower. Currently it holds the top time at the Nurburgring with a time of 7:22.1 beating out even the Nissan GT-R. This is definitely an amazing machine.
The story probably will not end here. Chrysler announced they will sell off the Viper brand and it sounds as if there is a lot of serious interest. The problem is that Chrysler's business model doesn't support a hand built, limited production vehicle. There will no doubt be someone out there who will be able to produce the Viper and be profitable doing so. The story is yet to be written.
I thought I'd share this great review of the base model Nissan Versa.
Nissan has been building a Nissan Versa equipped with a smaller engine (1.6L as opposed to 1.8L) and lacking certain things like power windows and locks for a couple months now. The base price? $9,990! The low cost model has been selling so well, in fact, we can't even keep them on the lot. This review will tell you why. The good and the bad (if you can even find any bad for that price).
http://www.examiner.com/x-1017-DC-Car-Examiner~y2009m1d25-Review-2009-Nissan-Versa-16-how-much-car-do-you-get-for-under-10000
by Tim Joseph
A little more than two years ago I was at Nissan's Tech Center in Farmington Hills, MI. The new Altima was being delivered to dealers and Nissan had us come in for a presentation. During the presentation someone asked when we could expect to get the Hybrid Altima in Michigan. We were told Nissan planned to have it in all 50 states sometime in 2010. They told us that hybrids at that point had not been profitable and that Nissan wanted to do things right before they were going to sell it. Fair enough I thought. Dozens of people since then have asked me about the Hyrid Altima and I have always told them probably 2010.
Today I was reading that Nissan is planning to roll out some hybrids in 2010. They sound like they're right on track to meet the promised goal. They have committed to bringing a completely electric vehicle to the market by 2010 so why not a couple of hybrids? Nissan has stated that they will debut a completely unique hybrid vehicle in 2010. The new vehicle will feature advanced laminated compact lithium-ion batteries which will be mounted under the floor.
It looks as if Nissan will be able to do things right now and get the hybrids out there.
I will follow this story and keep you posted on any updates that come about in the next year.
by Tim Joseph
It has been a busy couple of weeks for Chrysler. They unveiled two electric cars at the auto show (1 2). Town & Country won the Readers' Choice Award. This was followed by the big announcement that they were merging with Fiat. Chrysler has now been rolling out some new incentives. They announced 0% financing earlier this week and are adding to that by announcing they will be offering employee pricing along with 0% and rebates starting Monday! They have not given us complete details yet so stay tuned!
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by Tim Joseph
Chrysler, LLC and Fiat have agreed on terms that will give the Italian automaker 35% stake in Chrysler and will, in exchange, share technology with Chrysler. Fiat will not imediately put cash into Chrysler but will, however, supply Chrysler with their fuel efficient vehicle platform and other assets, as well as expand Chrysler's reach in Europe.
Details are still emerging and I'll keep you posted as I hear things.
by Tim Joseph
Dodge is taking the retro styling of the new Challenger to an all new level with a new trim option. Feeling nostalgic? Get ready to relive your younger years with this model. The new Challenger R/T Classic hits showrooms in February but now is the time to put in your order. It is equipped with a performance-tuned exhaust, B5 Blue paint R/T racing stripes, the classic "Challenger" fender badging, body-colored rear spoiler, chrome fuel door, 20-inch polished chome wheels and is powered by a 376-HP 5.7-liter V8 with 410 foot pounds of torque. Comes in handy when you absolutely must leave tire marks behind you.
Starting price is $33,280. To order your 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic please call Dick Scott Dodge at (734) 451-2110 or Dick Scott Motormall at (517) 223-3721 today!
by Tim Joseph
Congratulations to Chrysler Town & Country for winning the 2009 Detroit News News Readers' Choice award for best 'Family Hauler'. This is the fourth year in a row that Town & Country has won this award. "With more than 25 years as the leader in the minivan segment, we are honored to once again receive the Detroit News Readers' Choice Award for Best Family Hauler," said Mike Accavitti, Director -- Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Brand Marketing, Chrysler LLC. "The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country continues to be the best vehicle to transport people and things, perfecting its award-winning formula with the addition of 40 new or improved features over the previous generation."
Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago and has since perfected their formula with 65 minivan-first features. Since it's inception, Chrysler has sold more than 12 million minivans - more than any other manufacturer in the world.
Have a closer look at the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan at DickScott.com.
To set up your test drive today call:
Dick Scott Dodge at (734) 451-2110
Dick Scott Motormall at (517) 223-3721
by Tim Joseph
Well now we finally have a reason to go to the North American International Autoshow and it is a really good reason. Chrysler has announced that it will unveil a new addition to its small lineup of electric cars. This time, instead of slapping a Lotus body on it (something we didn't mind too much anyway) they will have a design that looks more Dodge..ish. Although Chrysler hasn't given us any teasers yet, we can only speculate that this may be another concept looking vehicle. Chrysler's goal is to have an electric vehicle on the road in 2010.
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by Tim Joseph
I moved from our Nissan store to the Dodge store at the end of April. My first blog article was written on May 7th to announce the Refuel America Program. Gas was close to $4 per gallon and sales were down. Chrysler offered customers the chance to lock in to $2.99 per gallon for three years. That wasn't the only big announcement in May. We also announce the "Dick Scott Difference." This is a list of reasons why we're better. Things like our rewards program for example. May was also the month Field Elementary School's PTA President, Ann Marie Rockov and Principal, Pete Kudlak stopped by to pick up their $880 check for participating in our PTA program. The Motor City Viper Owners had their annual Spring Tech Day as well. I had so much fun that month.
In June we went Green when little recycle boxes showed up on all of our desks. Now we were to recycle all of our paper. We were also collecting cell phones for recycling. Proceeds would benefit the Plymouth YMCA. This year I plan to run in their Father's day 5k. With summer in full swing, gas prices topped $4/gallon and people were nearly in a panic. That is when I wrote my Fuel Economy Series (part 1, 2, 3, 3 1/2, 4). The posts were extremely popular. That is also the month we gave away four Detroit Tiger tickets to Shigeo Kato for signing up for Service Scheduling on our website.
Yes there were a lot of high points but some points were not so high. In July Chrysler announced they would be ending their leasing program the following week. Sure, we leased a ton of cars that week but the following week was not that great. Since then things have bounced back to normal. August was a month of vacations for some of us. The blog wasn't as active but Nissan showed off their electric vehicle for a small audience in Japan! Then in September Chrysler 1 upped them by unveiling THREE electric cars!
One of the highlights of Mr. Scott's year was playing a round of golf with PGA pro Ken Duke. The two hit it off so well that Ken added Dick Scott Automotive Group to his golf bag! Since then Ken has started wearing a shirt with our logo on it.
It's hard to believe but it was way back in October that we announce the coming of Indian Motorcycle Detroit. That is the post that sparked the most response. I have Indian Motorcycle owners emailing me almost daily in anticipation of the coming bike shop. My favorite blog post to date came soon after titled A Brief History of Indian Motorcycle Part 1. Indian Motorcycle riders finally have a place in Detroit to hang their.. uh... Chaps? October was also a fun month because of Halloween. Dick Scott Dodge hosted a pumpkin carving contest and the winner received a $500 gas card. The winner, Derek Baer, was in Japan for three weeks and him and his wife, Sara, didn't come in to pick up his prize until November.
Finally in December we hosted a Toys For Tots toy drive. It was amazing to see the community come together to donate so many toys. We filled four pickup trucks and one mini van full of toys. Thank you again to everyone who donated, customers, employees and people who had never been in our stores before! We ended the year with our double rewards points promotion. Very simple. Buy a car, get twice as many rewards points.
As you can see, we are very busy here at Dick Scott Automotive group. This is just a short recap and I haven't even mentioned all the Best Shot Deals, Employee Spotlights, Service Specials and, of course my favorite, Tim's Travel Tips.
Thank you for making 2008 a great year for us and we look forward to seeing you in 2009!
