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It is no coincidence that in the same year Audi of America sold over 100,000 units for the first time, Audi dealers hosted an unprecedented 60 Audi quattro Cup tournaments throughout the United States in 2010. As sales continue to accelerate, the demand for this unique brand experience is higher than ever, and Jim Ellis Audi is excited to announce it will be hosting the Audi quattro Cup 2011 local competition at Legacy on Lanier Golf Club on June 9, 2011.
With over 87,000 competitors worldwide, and 5,000 golfers competing on the local level, 2010 proved the Audi quattro Cup is the largest amateur golf tournament in the world for a reason: participants raved about their experience, especially those fortunate enough to advance to the U.S. Final on picturesque Kiawah Island, SC.
This year, golfers will find even more competitive inspiration as they set their sights on what is sure to be a coveted berth in the 2011 U.S. Final. After spending the past few years on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the U.S. Audi quattro Cup will culminate at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, WI. This golf mecca will give competitors the rare chance to walk in the footsteps of champions as they chart their own course to victory. As the site of the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championship, as well as the 2007 U.S. Senior Open and the 2020 Ryder Cup, the selection of Whistling Straits makes clear that the Audi quattro Cup is no ordinary golf tournament, but rather an experience designed for the most avid of golfers.
"The Audi quattro Cup immerses golfers in the absolute best of the brand," said Tracie Dean, general manager of Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta. "Jim Ellis Audi is proud to bring this unique experience to Atlanta and be part of something that really was created to celebrate the excitement of amateur golfing."
Jim Ellis Audi is one of 70 dealerships hosting local competitions nationwide, a new record for the brand since the tournament was first played stateside in 1999. Each dealership will in turn advance its winning twosome to the U.S. Final (August 26?28) to decide which two amateur teams Audi of America will send to represent the United States in the World Final at Mission Hills Golf Course in China (November 7?11).
To learn more about the Audi quattro Cup Experience, please visit http://www.audiusa.com/quattrocup.
Jim Ellis Audi announced today the launch of a multi-year partnership with the Atlanta Hawks and Phillips Arena that includes entitlement of the Jim Ellis Audi Lounge. Located on the court, ice and stage level among the arena's courtside seats, the lounge offers guests access to a private bar, multiple television screens and direct entrance to the most premium of seating options in one of the top dual-sport, concert and events venues in the world. The relationship also includes sponsorship of the Atlanta Hawks Foundation annual fundraiser, Full Court Fest, Casino Night, and vehicle displays outside of Philips Arena.
"We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena." said Jimmy Ellis, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group. "The Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers are exemplary teams that we are proud to support and Phillips Arena is truly a world class venue. Our commitment to Atlanta and our community is evident and we're excited to enter into a partnership with organizations whose pride runs just as deep as it does here at the Jim Ellis Automotive Group."
Jim Ellis Audi has been a staple in the new and used car business in Atlanta for more than 40 years. Known for its excellent customer service and competitive deals, Jim Ellis Audi was named Magna Audi Dealer four years in a row, a distinction that only 20 percent of Audi dealerships achieve each year.
The Atlanta Hawks, Philips Arena and Audi are at the forefront of environmental awareness and sustainability. The Audi A3 TDI was named the Green Car of the Year in 2010 by Green Car Journal for its ability to run on clean diesel fuel, and Philips Arena was the first existing NBA or NHL arena in the world to become LEED certified.
"Like Philips Arena, Jim Ellis Audi has been consistently acclaimed for its products and its service, so the partnership was a natural fit," said Tracy White, Chief Sales Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Atlanta Hawks. "Jim Ellis Audi is a brand that resonates with our fans and we're excited to bring that cachet to our building."
For more information on the Jim Ellis Audi Lounge and tickets to Philips Arena events, please visit http://www.PhilipsArena.com.
About Jim Ellis AUDI
Jim Ellis Audi
represents two separate locations in Atlanta, GA just inside the
perimeter on Peachtree Industrial and also in Marietta, GA near Dobbins
Air Force Base. Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta is a full service new and used Audi dealer in Atlanta
that has been in business since 1971. The Jim Ellis Audi Marietta
dealership is a full service new and used Audi dealer in Marietta, GA,
convenient from all points in Northwest Atlanta including Cobb county,
Gwinnett county, and Fulton. Both provide an unmatched level of high
quality professional Audi service and sales offering the largest
inventory of both new and used Audis in the Atlanta area.
About the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers and Philips Arena
The Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers and Philips Arena operating
rights are owned by Atlanta Spirit LLC. 2011-12 season tickets for the
Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers are available by calling (866)
715-1500, by visiting http://www.hawks.com or by visiting the Philips Arena Box Office or any Ticketmaster Ticket
Outlet. Named for founding partner Philips, Philips Arena is
consistently ranked among the world's top 10 concert and events venues
based on attendance. In April 2009, Philips Arena became the first NBA
or NHL arena in the world to achieve LEED for Existing Building:
Operations and Maintenance (LEED-EB: O&M) certification as specified
by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). For more
information on upcoming Philips Arena events, log onto http://www.philipsarena.com .
Next week will mark the official launch of the Jim Ellis "Drive 2 Survive" GMC Terrain Raffle benefiting It's The Journey, Inc. This promotion will culminate in the presentation of a "PINK" 2011 GMC Terrain to the winning raffle ticket holder next January. At that time, there will be a presentation of funds raised for It's The Journey. Jim Ellis Buick GMC Atlanta and Jim Ellis Buick GMC Mall of Georgia , along with Jason Pullman of 94-9 The Bull, have teamed together to support It's The Journey, Inc., a charitable organization serving Georgia's breast cancer community by raising money and awareness for education, early detection and support services.
Jim Ellis Buick GMC will hold a ribbon cutting Thursday, April 14, 2011, at its Atlanta dealership to unveil the "Drive 2 Survive" vehicle. Raffle tickets are being sold by It's The Journey, Inc. at events throughout the year. Links to the raffle can also be found on the sponsors' websites. Raffle tickets are five dollars or supporters can "Do the 2" and get five raffle tickets for twenty dollars. Localdignitaries, Jim Ellis managers, Buick GMC representatives and Caffeinated Radio's Jason Pullman will launch the promotion. (94-9 The Bull's Jason Pullman is the Jim Ellis Buick GMC spokesperson.)
"I've been personally touched by breast cancer experiencing this terrible disease with my wife," said Chuck Miller, General Manager of Jim Ellis. "Going through that ordeal with her made me frustrated. We've all got to do something to fight breast cancer. We need to get the word out and that's just what the Drive 2 Survive Campaign is designed to do. I can't win the car, but I bought the first tickets because we want to raise a lot of money!"
The pink 2011 GMC Terrain will be on hand for country concerts with 94-9 The Bull, Jim Ellis Buick GMC promotions, training events for It's The Journey, Inc. and the 2011 Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer on September 24 and 25, 2011 in Atlanta.
"It's The Journey is so grateful for this exciting opportunity to promote awareness and raise funds for Georgia's breast cancer community," said Kimberly Goff, new Executive Director for It's The Journey, Inc., producers of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk. "The Drive 2 Survive promotion will allow us to reach tens of thousands of Georgians, raise funds for Georgia breast cancer organizations and sign up new walkers for The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer."
Listeners can tune into Jason Pullman during Caffeinated Radio (Monday through Friday, 5am until 9am) on 94-9 The Bull to find out where to see the "Drive 2 Survive" 2011 GMC Terrain and can purchase tickets on It's The Journey's website (http://www.itsthejourney.org ) or online at http://www.949thebull.com , keyword "Ellis". Raffle ticket sales will end December 31, 2011 and the drawing will be held inJanuary of 2012.
"Jim Ellis Buick GMC Atlanta supports 94-9 The Bull and the Atlanta 2-Day Walk because this worthy cause is something near and dear to our customers and the Jim Ellis Family," said Mark Frost, General Manager of Jim Ellis Buick GMC Atlanta. "The Drive 2 Survive 2011 GMC Terrain Giveaway is a great platform to raise money for Breast Cancer awareness and support. We don't sell hot pink GMC Terrains, but you could win one!"
To have the pink "Drive 2 Survive" 2011 GMC Terrain come to a local event, contact melissakrinsky(at)clearchannel.com. Visit http://www.2daywalk.org for official contest rules.
About Jim Ellis Automotive Group
Jim Ellis Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated business with multiple dealerships throughout Atlanta, Marietta, and Buford, Georgia. Jim Ellis has served the Atlanta area for over 40 years providing sales and service of new and used cars including Audi, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen, and Wheego. The Jim Ellis Automotive Group strives to have a positive impact on surrounding communities through active involvement in programs and events.To learn more about Jim Ellis dealerships, browse their new and used car inventory, or find out about other community events that Jim Ellis Automotive is involved in, please visit http://www.jimellis.com .
About The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer
The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is the flagship event of It's The Journey, Inc. The 30-mile event consists of a 20-mile walk on Saturday and a 10-mile walk on Sunday. Since 2003, the 2-Day Walk has raised over $7.5 million and awarded 146 grants to breast cancer organizations in Georgia. These organizations fund programs in Georgia that help provide awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment, and much more. In 2011, the 2-Day Walk celebrates its ninth anniversary and will be heldSeptember 24-25 in Downtown Atlanta. For more information about sponsorship, becoming a walker, or making a donation to the Atlanta 2-Day Walk, visit http://www.2daywalk.org , e-mail info@2daywalk.org or call 404-531-4111.
About It's The Journey, Inc.
It's the Journey, Inc., producer of The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that raises funds for Georgia breast cancer organizations via their 2-Day Walk and other fundraising events throughout the year. For more information, please visit http://www.itsthejourney.org .
About 94-9 The Bull and Clear Channel Communications
94-9 The Bull (WUBL-FM) is Atlanta's Most Country Music Guaranteed, and dedicated to serving the Atlanta metropolitan area with the best in country music such as Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, and Kenny Chesney. More information is available at http://www.949TheBull.com . WUBL-FM is owned by Clear Channel Communications, Inc., a global media and entertainment company specializing in "gone fromhome" entertainment and information services for local communities and premiere opportunities for advertisers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company's businesses include radio, television and outdoor displays. More information is available at http://www.clearchannel.com .
While customers can already test drive the low-speed Wheego Whip at the Jim Ellis Saab Atlanta location at 5862 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Jim Ellis Automotive Group is taking greater strides to provide low-emission, fuel efficient vehicles to the greater Atlanta area.
As the sole dealer of the Wheego Electric Cars, when the Wheego LiFe rolls out in September, Jim Ellis will be the first dealer in Atlanta to offer fully certified highway-speed fully electric vehicles for commercial and retail consumers.
"We want to become the auto dealer expert in this emerging technology," says Jimmy Ellis, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group. "Jim Ellis is proud to have been chosen as the exclusive dealer in Atlanta GA for the Wheego car line of electric vehicles. This is an exciting development in our green initiative - promoting sustainable energy options while providing stylish, cutting-edge vehicles for our customers."
However, the Ellis group has been quietly moving toward greener, more sustainable brands and vehicles for some time. Of course, the group began as a single Volkswagen dealership on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in 1971, and VW has long been known for their clean diesel TDI brand. The high-demand Volkswagen Jetta TDI has been named the "Green car of the Year" for several years running.
The luxury Audi TDIs also win accolades for being fuel efficient, low-emmision cars and SUVs. Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta has been promoting the TDI's sustainability via partnerships with other environmentally-conscious brands, such as the LEED certified Philps Arena and the Loews Hotel in Midtown.
With the addition of their new Buick GMC dealership in Buford, Georgia, the Jim Ellis dealerships have a total of three General Motors sales and service points. General Motors is already offering Hybrid and Flex fuel options of many of their trucks and SUVs, including models of the Chevrolet Tahoe, Silverado, the GMC Sierra and Yukon models. Of course, General Motors is also working on the much-anticipated Chevy Volt electric vehicle, too!
Earlier in 2010, the Ellis group opened a Mitsubishi dealership at their 1141 Cobb Parkway location in anticipation of the i-MiEV and other innovations coming from the manufacturer such as the 2013 Evolution IV, a hybrid model of the sporty Mitsubishi Lancer.
The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid will be available later this year, and other automotive manufacturers are also gearing up to produce and sell eco-friendly vehicle options.
In the weeks to come, the Jim Ellis Green initiative will be fully launched, including a searchable green inventory that isolates only the lower-emission, higher-mileage and alternative fuel options from among the inventories of all of the Jim Ellis dealerships.