On August 18, 2011 at Pebble Beach, Concours d’Elegance, Infiniti revealed the brand new Infiniti JX Concept SUV. The 7 passenger, 3 row luxury crossover was unveiled with the help of Ben Poore, Vice President of the Americas and Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Infiniti. Underneath the luxurious Infiniti Moments of Inspiration Tent, onlookers were treated to refreshments and Hors d’oeuvre. The production version is scheduled to be revealed in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The JX Concept SUV will be going on sale in Spring 2012 as a 2013 model.

On August 18, 2011, the Red Bull F1 car paid a visit to Austin Infiniti, to promote the new Formula One track coming to Austin in 2012. Austin Infiniti and Red Bull have teamed up to bring Infiniti branding to all Red Bull F1 cars. Infiniti picked F1 to establish a global marketing platform for its brand. The deal with Red Bull covers the 2011 and 2012 F1 seasons. The crowd was definitely into the shiny F1 motorcar. The car itself is a 2005 RB1 chassis with the Cosworth V10 and the 2009 aero package.

With the Infiniti At Your Service sweepstakes you have the opportunity to win the grand prize of an Infiniti M, G Convertible, or FX! You could also win a VIP trip for two to a Formula One race in Austrailia, Britain, Canada, Monaco or Spain. There is also the possibility of winning the 1 in 200 instant prize of two-year Infiniti ELITE Maintenance Vehicle Service Plans. To enter for the sweepstakes, go to any participating Infiniti dealership between August 1, 2011 and September 31, 2011 to have your vehicle serviced, then go to www.infinitiatyourservice.com and enter your special PIN number given to enter the sweepstakes. You can also go to www.infinitiatyourservice.com to register to win as well. Good luck!

Anything, Anytime, Anywhere. That is the motto of the all new Infiniti Personal Assistant feature. Infiniti is always looking for ways to make your life easier. Being the first luxury brand to offer this type of service nationally, new Infiniti owners can enjoy 24-hour access to an entire team of professional live personal assistants, all at the push of a button! Offered as a complimentary service to new Infiniti owners, callers will receive assistance with the answer to any question. From information requests such as directory assistance, transportation arrangements, weather forecasts, sports scores, movie times, general trivia questions and dining recommendations to performing tasks on the caller’s behalf, the Infiniti Personal Assistant is always there! The program allows owners to be connected to a live person when they are out driving all through the car’s Hands-free Bluetooth system. Even if you are not in the car, the Personal Assistant is there by using the same phone the service is connected to including e-mails and text messaging. At an additional cost, the feature provides a companion account so your significant other or children can utilize the service as well. Certified pre-owned cars are eligible for a four year plan and a one year package to non-certified preowned. Every new Infiniti vehicle comes with 4 years of unlimited access to Infiniti Personal Assistant. The new Infiniti Personal Assistant is a great addition to the Infiniti Total Ownership Experience. You can find more information at www.infinitipersonalassistant.com or in documentation provided by Austin Infiniti dealer.

Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate.

· Did you know that 1 in 7 people entering a hospital needs blood and one pint of your own donated blood can save up to three lives.

· Did you know that Children being treated for cancer, premature infants and children having heart surgery need blood and platelets from donors of all types, especially type O.

· Did you know that 17 percent of non-donors cite “never thought about it” as the main reason for not giving, while 15 percent say they’re too busy.

· Did you know that the #1 reason blood donors say they give is because they “want to help others.”

Your contribution is important! Help change a person’s life. We will be holding blood drives at each of our locations. The Schedule is as follows:

-Wednesday, September 21st: Austin Subaru (11:30-1:30)
-Wednesday, October 12th: First Texas Honda (11:30-1:30)
-Wednesday, October 19th: Mercedes-Benz of Austin (11:30-1:30)
-Friday, October 21st: Austin Infiniti (11:30-1:30)

Macho Marketing will be coming around and scheduling appointments at each location ahead of time, but if you would like to call us at 512-381-6693, ext 5293 from your work phone, or email macho at cagaustin dot com.

Just ask for Suzette and we will be happy to fit you in. Or you can visit The Blood Center of Central Texas site: http://www.inyourhands.org/ Also, just as a reminder, we will be giving out 10 tickets per each donation made for the annual Christmas party drawing with the huge prizes. Thank you for making a difference in our community!

The Infiniti QX56, available for test drive at Austin Infiniti, features some of the most advanced technologies for an automobile. As the vehicles weight shifts, the hydraulic system stiffens and makes the ride feel more like a sedan. The Hydraulic Body Motion Control system is one of the world’s first technology that makes sure your ride is a luxurious one every time. Watch the video provided to learn more about this world first technology from Infiniti.