The Audi Report
Volume 3, Issue 1 February 2012
Volume 3, Issue 1 February 2012
Audi South Burlington
1325 Shelburne Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
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The Audi Report
| We had an exciting 2011 in the
world of Audi and here at Audi South Burlington. We began with an
overhaul of our Audi service department and the addition of a new
Service Manager Tom Acquaviva. Then we added the Audi Valet Service
to better assist our busy Audi clients. As well as an Audi Concierge, Jason Beecroft. Audi's newest addition to the lineup, the 2012 A7, was a huge success and was well received here at Audi South Burlington. Audi South Burlington was honored with Audi's 2010 Magna Society Award, and had a feast to celebrate our accomplishment! Audi was ranked 'Best Luxury Brand for Total Cost of Ownership' by Kelley Blue Book. See article below. Most recently the 2012 Audi A7 was honored with a first ever 'Car of the Year' Award!!! Read more about Audi's 2012 awards. Plus we sponsored two great community events, The First Annual Northern Decadence Vermont and the 6th Annual Kelly Brush Century Ride. Both events were held September 10th and the day could not have been more beautiful, scroll down to see our Kelly Brush event photos. | Have you noticed a change at Audi South Burlington?  Audi South Burlington is excited about the upcoming changes to our dealership...stay tuned in. Here's a sneak peak! |
Audi Wins: 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Luxury Car/Luxury Sport Utility
Kelley Blue Book's:2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards
Posted to: KBB.com Feb 7, 2012
While initial price is always a prime issue in any new-vehicle purchase decision, the ultimate "best deal" also entails factoring in a number of other significant elements that can have an equally meaningful impact on long-term out-of-pocket expenses. To help bring those big picture details into sharper focus, Kelley Blue Book, the world's most experienced and trusted automotive pricing organization, calculates and integrates data from eight different categories to come up with real-world bottom-line figure that allows for direct comparisons to be made over a five-year period. This year, we've decided to go one step beyond and formally recognize the best-in-class entries with our inaugural Kelley Blue Book 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards.
Read full article
While initial price is always a prime issue in any new-vehicle purchase decision, the ultimate "best deal" also entails factoring in a number of other significant elements that can have an equally meaningful impact on long-term out-of-pocket expenses. To help bring those big picture details into sharper focus, Kelley Blue Book, the world's most experienced and trusted automotive pricing organization, calculates and integrates data from eight different categories to come up with real-world bottom-line figure that allows for direct comparisons to be made over a five-year period. This year, we've decided to go one step beyond and formally recognize the best-in-class entries with our inaugural Kelley Blue Book 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Awards.
Read full article
Exciting debuts at Detroit Auto Show from the world of Audi
2013 Audi A4/S4: U.S. Debut at the Detroit Auto Show Detroit, Mich, Jan 9, 2012 - Audi brings intelligent technologies, efficiency,exhilarating driving dynamics, state-of-the-art infotainment and new design elements to the best-selling Audi A4 series for the 2013 model year. Now in its eighth generation, the Audi A4 - known for its progressive design, sportiness and efficient performance - is available in Sedan and sporty S4 models, and - making its re-entry into the U.S. market - the iconic Audi allroad quattro. |
| 2013 Audi A8 3.0T: U.S. Debut at the Detroit Auto Show Detroit, Mich, Jan 9, 2012 - Audi of America today introduced the 2013 Audi A8 3.0T at the Detroit North American International Auto Show. Featuring a supercharged V6 engine, the A8 3.0T delivers 333 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, but with great efficiency. |  European Model Shown |
| 2013 Audi RS 5: U.S. Debut at the Detroit Auto Show Detroit, Mich, Jan 9, 2012 - The 2013 Audi RS 5 makes its U.S. debut this week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A classically elegant coupé with unbridled power, the Audi RS 5 features a high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with 450 horsepower and a seven-speed S tronic transmission with launch control program. An innovative crown-gear center differential in the quattro drivetrain transmits power to all four wheels, providing exceptional traction and grip for increased performance. |  European Model Shown |
2013 Audi A5/S5: U.S. Debut at the Detroit Auto Show Detroit,
Mich, Jan 9, 2012 - The new Audi A5 and S5 bring sophisticated design
and craftsmanship, benchmark interiors and segment-leading technology
and infotainment to the 2013 model year. The striking design of the Audi
A5 is inspired by progressive elegance and athletic sportiness, with a
driver-oriented cockpit and new luxury finishes throughout. Read full article |  European Model Shown |
2013 Audi allroad: Returns to U.S. for 2013 Model Year Detroit,
Mich, Jan 9, 2012 - Making its re-entry into the U.S. market for the
first time since 2005, the Audi allroad made its debut at the North
American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new allroad is built on
the A4 platform and has been modified to meet the functionality and
design elements that define the iconic allroad. |  European Model Shown |
Our Very Own Kyle Bezanson Wins A Place in Audi's 'Perfect Month Club'!
|  Regardless of the time of year Audi South Burlington is always offering exclusive internet and factory specials, along with service and Factory authorized parts specials. Stay on top of the savings and keep your hard earned dollars in Vermont and in YOUR pocket! |
 If you have a smart phone, check out Audi's new mobile website: http://m.audiusa.com it's the official mobile site for Audi Luxury Cars. It allows you to find product information, watch related videos, make payments on your Audi account, and you can even down the Roadside Assistance App! This mobile site is optimized to enhance viewing on your smart phone and Tablets, check it out today! |
LUXURY HAS PROGRESSED
| Why Buy Audi South Burlington Certified Pre-Owned? |
Performance and Peace of Mind
To say Audi considers each and every detail, both when they build your Audi and
when they give it their Certified stamp of approval, is hardly an exaggeration.
We're Audi. Ours is a history of details. Some large, some small. But all of
them, quite important.
There's no better illustration of our attention to detail than our 300+ Point
Inspection process. No other manufacturer puts its Certified pre-owned cars
through a tougher, or more encompassing, examination-an examination every Audi
has to ace in order to qualify as Certified pre-owned.
They're also backed by first-rate service and support including:
- 24/7 Roadside Assistance for the duration of the warranty, including trip interruption benefits
- The balance of the original 12-year Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty, regardless of mileage
- The balance of no-charge scheduled maintenance
- 24-hour customer service support
- Only vehicles with an approved CARFAX Report are considered for our Certified pre-owned program.
- The piece of mind of having a factory backed limited warranty with coverage for up to six years or 100,000 total vehicle miles.
In addition, special financing terms are available. It's a program that
leaves you wanting nothing more. And Audi wouldn't consider offering anything
less. For more details on this program visit Audiusa.com or contact us today!
| Who's NEW at Audi South Burlington? |
Shane Bowley Audi Service Consultant Shane has joined our Audi Service Team having worked on the Volkswagen Service Team before the BIG move! Shane grew up in Essex Jct., Vermont and currently live in Burlington. He has two children Sarah, who attends BHS, and Peter, who attends Edmunds. Shane enjoys gymnastics and Adventure Racing. He also enjoys 100 mile running races! |  |
 | Mary Jo started joined Audi South Burlington on November 2011! She grew up in Northshore of Boston, and moved to Vermont when her father purchased the Chrysler dealership in South Burlington in 1981. She graduated from South Burlington HS, Vermont and attended UVM. She currently lives in Williston with her husband, Jason and her two boys Jackson and Connor. She enjoys skiing, snowshoeing, spending her weekends with her family and friends, visiting Addison, VT where her in-laws have a Dairy Farm, and riding bikes with her family. |
Randy has been with Shearer Automotive for 4 years, previously at Shearer Buick GMC Cadillac.
Before Randy started his 32 year career in the auto industry he spent 8 years in banking! Randy moved to Vermont from Dallas, TX with his wife Cindy to 'live the good life'! |  |
 | Jeff started with Shearer Automotive in 2001 at Shearer GMC, and has since joined us here at Audi South Burlington! Jeff came to Vermont in 1975 to teach pottery at Johnson State College, and he maintains and works out of his studio in Stowe, where he has lived since 1980. Jeff is married with two children, he enjoys skiing, gardening, and is an avid tennis player. |
Skip began his career with Shearer Automotive 19 years ago at Shearer GMC, and he has joined our Audi South Burlington team!!! He has extensive travel experience being a military child. He has traveled and attended schools in Wiesbaden Germany, Fairbanks Alaska, and Naples Italy, just to name a few. He currently lives in Milton, Vermont with his wife and two daughters Ariana and Nadia. Skip enjoys playing his guitar, reading Stephen King novels, German Shepherds, cooking, and Poker night! |  |
 | Jason began working at Shearer Chevrolet in September 2011 and was then given the opportunity to be concierge at Audi South Burlington around the first of the year. Jason says the position allows him to wear many hats and he enjoys it because no two days are ever the same! Jason lives in Essex Jct. after having moved out here in July 2009. His Vermont girlfriend and he agreed at that after 18 months of being together, the 3,000 miles apart was not conducive to the relationship. He had visited Vermont on numerous occasions, really liked it here, and decided to make the move.Jason was born and raised in Southern CA. He moved to Northern CA earned his Bachelor's Degree at CSU. He lived in Sacramento, CA. where he worked 9 years for a DVD & Video game distributor. Jason enjoys taking his dog, an Irish Wolf Hound, to the dog park. He also plays soccer, tennis, and he golfs. He is a skier, a hiker, and enjoys road cycling and camping. Jason also enjoys watching Football -NY Jets, and basketball -Oakland A's. He likes Adam Carolla's Podcast -listening to music and cooking on the grill. He also likes shows like Southland, Tosh.O, and Family Guy. Some of his favorite haunts are American Flatbread and Farm House Tap & Grill. Jason says that Hawaii is his favorite playground. He backpacked the Na Pali Coastline for 5 days, has power hand glided off the face of a dormant Volcano and swam with Sea Turtles on the Island of Maui! |
Our Audi Sales Consultants and Service Advisers |
Our Audi Technicians  Pictured from left to right: Cody Bowler (Audi Tech), Jason Tranque (Shop Foreman), Brendan Murphy (Audi Tech), Kyle Bezanson (Audi Tech), Bill Roll (Audi Tech), Stan Worthley (Audi Tech) |
| Sponsorships and Calendar of Audi South Burlington Supported Events |
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Come out for the Second Annual Northern Decadence Vermont!
Maple syrup, gourmet ice cream, award-winning cheeses, microbrews, wines, sauces and other specialty foods. Beautiful natural scenery, world-class restaurants, family attractions, shopping, entertainment, arts and culture.
If
you missed this event in 2011 you missed a great day to be in
Burlington! The weather was beautiful,the sampling was delicious, the
cupcake contest was great (even Miss. Vermont 2011 was there), and the
vendors were just as excited to be there as we were! We tried Mother Myrick's Confections (which were so good we went back for a second sampling) and experimented with unique marinades and rubs from Deva Naturals. There was amazing locally made products and services that we never knew were
available and we enjoyed sponsoring this event. Audi South Burlington
hopes to see you next year.
The Kelly Brush Foundation was established by family and friends in 2006 after Kelly was injured in a ski race and suffered a spinal cord injury. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to:
- Advocating for improving ski racing safety
- Supporting research to treat and cure paralysis due to traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Improving the quality of life for individuals living with SCI by purchasing adaptive athletic equipment for those with financial limitations
- Supporting the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team
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What an AMAZING DAY! |
| Thank you to everyone who was involved in this special day. We had one of our very own, Chip Kaupp (MIS for the Shearer Auto Group), ride for in the event. Mr. Shearer (Owner), and Tom Acquaviva (Audi South Burlington's Service Manager) joined the crowd and cheered on the rush of participants as they flew out of the start! Check our 6th Annual Kelly Brush Foundation Ride photo album on our Facebook Fan page (don't forget to 'like' us if you haven't yet!) The weather was spectacular and again this year there were a record number of cyclists (721) and handcyclists (24) joined the ride. Check the Kelly Brush Page for updates and more ride photos! ALSO...They are still accepting donations so if you are planning to donate to a rider or make a general donation, please do so through this link. So far this year they have raised OVER $275,000! Be a part of something huge, donate. |  |
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