Buick Verano Makes All the Right Moves

A successful Valentine’s Day is more than red roses, milk chocolate and a romantic dinner. The 2012 Buick Verano luxury sedan can be the perfect way to start the night off right.

Nerves can be the enemy of good impressions, so the Verano is packed with features to put both the driver and passenger at ease. That starts with the seats, which were subjected to more than 1,000 hours of comfort development.

Even if things do get tense on your Verano date, the seats are designed to prevent uncomfortable pressure points that sometimes develop during long drives. Equal attention was paid to ergonomics, resulting in headrests shaped to comfortably accommodate ponytails. So there’s no vehicular excuse to avoid that first kiss.

Buick’s QuietTuning technology creates an intimate atmosphere within Verano’s four doors where more than a dozen different noise-reducing and noise-cancelling technologies are at work. Whispering sweet nothings like “You can order an expensive glass of wine tonight because I get 32 highway mpg” can be easily heard, though maybe not recommended.

If talk is cheap, Verano offers numerous entertainment options with IntelliLink connectivity. Through the standard seven-inch color touchscreen, drivers can control SiriusXM radio, an iPod, or popular smartphone-connected Internet radio apps like Pandora.

Nicole Biggins, soon-to-be-married co-host on SiriusXM Hits1, has a perfect date playlist. “Romantic music is about classics mixed with the unexpected,” Nicole says. “Elvis with the Righteous Brothers., Marvin Gaye is a must, and toss in the Heart power ballad for the right romantic mood when driving with your guy.” SiriusXM’s romantic music channels include SiriusXM Love, Heart and Soul, Siriusly Sinatra and Watercolors.

Pandora allows listeners to create personalized radio stations based on a single song, artist, or genre like “Valentine’s,” which features a dozen custom stations created specifically for Valentine’s Day. If your date doesn’t seem impressed, simply hit the “thumbs-down” button on the screen and the station will play the next song. Last year, Pandora listeners logged more than 170,000 hours of love music on February 14.

Regardless of the source, music can be played through an optional seven-channel, nine-speaker Bose audio system. It is uniquely tailored to Verano’s specific dimensions and quiet-tuned cabin with crystal-like clarity even at low volumes.

Buick IntelliLink offers other features useful on Valentine’s Day, like the ability to display photos (those of past lovers aren’t recommended) from a USB drive or play a romantic movie in the parking lot while waiting for a table. That’s only if the driver hasn’t used the system’s Bluetooth to call ahead.

If a restaurant doesn’t offer valet service, returning to a cold car isn’t a concern. The Buick Verano comes standard with remote start and even automatically activate the available heated seats at temperatures under 45 degrees. A heated steering wheel can warm the hands as amorous feelings warm the heart in your Verano Valentine.

2012 Buick LaCrosse Named Best Overall Value

Lease the 2012 Buick Lacrosse now for just $289/mo

The 2012 Buick LaCrosse was recently named the Best Overall Value in the Premium Passenger Car class by IntelliChoice.
The IntelliChoice Best Overall Value of the Year awards identify the vehicles with the lowest total cost to own and operate over the first five years of ownership. Selected from nearly 1,800 domestic and import 2012 model-year vehicles, the Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards recognize the best car values by class.
IntelliChoice’s BOVY awards represent the oldest and most recognized auto-motive data analysis focused solely on identifying vehicles that will cost significantly less to own than over vehicles in their respective class.  The 2012 Buick Lacrosse features first class seating with individual dual mounted DVD screens and more legroom than the Lexus ES350, Acura TL and Infiniti G Sedan models. For 2012, the Buick LaCrosse is available in ten trims, and has rebadged the line-up. This year’s LaCrosse is now available with a lighter weight, more powerful and capable V6 engine. Also new on LaCrosse, is eAssist technology, which uses a lithium-ion battery and a compact electric motor to boost the efficiency of the standard 2.4L four-cylinder engine. Regenerative braking recharges the battery. With eAssist, as well as some underbody aerodynamic modifications, the new powertrain sees an estimated 25% increase in fuel economy, over the 2011 four-cylinder/six-speed automatic models. An Eco gauge continuously displays data based on driving dynamics, which then allows the driver to monitor performance and make adjustments in behavior to achieve maximum efficiency. The V6 engine is offered as a no charge option in lieu of the four-cylinder engine if desired.

Experience Buick Luxury in the 2012 Buick Lacrosse from Coulter Motor Company.  Take a test drive today and we assure you nothing less than perfection.

2012 GMC Terrain Named #2 in SUV’s by US News

The 2012 GMC Terrain

US News has just ranked the 2012 GMC Terrain 2 out of 20 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on their analysis of 29 published reviews and test drives of the GMC Terrain, and their analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2012 GMC Terrain has a high base price, but buyers get a stand-out exterior, a standard rearview camera and plenty of passenger space.

Unlike most compact SUVs, which have round, simple exteriors and a bland list of standard interior features, the 2012 GMC Terrain has rugged, truck-like styling that suggests parents are headed off-road rather than to the grocery store, and comes packed with standard features like Bluetooth and a rearview camera. On top of that, the GMC Terrain has a lot of passenger space, and a sliding second row that increases leg or cargo room.

The Terrain comes with a lot of standard features and is perfect for moms and dads who want something other than a typical family SUV, reviewers say, and add that the 2012 GMC Terrain deserves a slot at the top of your shopping list because overall, it’s a great family vehicle.

The 2012 GMC Terrain is available in four trim levels: SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1 and SLT-2. Because Terrain hasn’t changed much, this review uses test drives from earlier models.

• “GMC’s smallest SUV deserves consideration for passenger accommodations and overall refinement. Compared with the similar Chevrolet Equinox, Terrain offers unique styling, additional standard equipment, and available cloth seating that is notably upmarket of its sibling.” — Consumer Guide
• “In the Terrain, GMC has created a rugged looking compact, deceiving in size and with impressively good fuel economy. Loaded with features and priced to compete with segment leader such as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, the Terrain is an appealing choice for those who like their trucks to look like trucks, even when they’re not really trucks.” — Kelley Blue Book
• “If the handsome and cohesive design is any indicator, this could be GMC’s best small SUV ever.” — Car and Driver

Terrain Performance – 8.0 (Very Good)

The 2012 GMC Terrain has car-like performance and excellent fuel economy with its base four cylinder engine

Terrain Exterior – 7.5 (Good)

Parents who are avoiding the Honda CR-V’s “mom car” reputation might like the 2012 GMC Terrain’s rugged, boxy exterior that houses a family-friendly interior.

Terrain Interior – 8.9 (Very Good)

The 2012 GMC Terrain doesn’t have as much cargo space as the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V, but in exchange for less space, the Terrain has more standard features.

Terrain Safety – 9.4 (Excellent)

The 2012 GMC Terrain receives a high overall score from the federal government and is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick.

Terrain Reliability -

The Terrain has a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty that is typical of affordable SUVs.

Our GMC Terrain inventory is extensive, so come check out one today at Coulter Tempe.

The New XTS is Revealed

The Cadillac XTS will begin production this spring

Cadillac unveiled the 2013 XTS, the newest addition to the Cadillac luxury sedan lineup. It arrives in showrooms in the spring of 2012 as the most technologically advanced production car in the brand’s history.

Larger than the CTS, the new XTS delivers the space, elegance and dramatic presence that are Cadillac signatures, but with entirely new and technically advanced methods tuned for a new generation of luxury customers. It also marks the debut of CUE, a comprehensive in-vehicle experience that merges intuitive design with auto industry-first controls and commands for information and media data.

In addition to the CUE interface and connectivity, many other advanced technologies are integral to the new XTS. It will be the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control – the world’s fastest-reacting suspension. Advanced technologies that enhance vision are available as well.

Positioned directly above the centerpiece CTS family in Cadillac’s revamped lineup, the new XTS features a 3.6L direct injection engine and advanced all-wheel drive system, marking a shift to more-efficient performance in a spacious luxury sedan.

“The Cadillac XTS represents a new formula for luxury, driven by advanced technology,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac Marketing. “XTS showcases the evolution of our Art & Science philosophy, merging the best technical ideas with the continued refinement of Cadillac design.”

Cadillac CUE is the highly customizable user interface that exemplifies XTS’ blend of advanced technology and artistic design. The heart of CUE, which stands for Cadillac User Experience, is the standard eight-inch (203 mm) screen in the “center stack,” the faceplate below the screen and the steering wheel controls. CUE features several industry firsts, including capacitive-touch control with proximity sensing, gesture recognition and natural voice recognition.

Available exclusively on the XTS is the 12.3-inch (312 mm) reconfigurable cluster. It features vibrant graphic displays showcased among four driver-selectable themes, ranging from minimal to extensive information. And while it is the prominent element in the XTS’ technological character, CUE is part of a more comprehensive and layered approach to the car’s design, capabilities and performance

“The more you look, the more layers you see in XTS,” said Butler. “They aren’t always apparent to the eye, but they build on one another in important ways to reinforce the car’s strength of design, comfort and driving experience.”

Highlights include:

• Advanced Haldex all-wheel-drive system with electronically controlled limited-slip differential
• Magnetic Ride Control, rear air suspension, HiPer Strut front suspension and Brembo brakes – all standard
• Standard 19-inch wheels and available 20-inch wheels
• Direct-injected 3.6L V-6 with lightweight features, including integrated cylinder heads/exhaust manifolds
• Capless fuel tank filler for easier, cleaner refueling
• Folding rear-seat headrests that enhance rear visibility
• Safety Alert Seat that vibrates to alert the driver
• Intervening braking system that lessens or avoids potential collisions

Short- and long-range radar systems that support:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Front and Rear Automatic Brakes
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

The XTS is also the most-spacious Cadillac sedan, tailored to provide roominess in a more efficiently sized package. It offers more interior space than midsize luxury cars and comparable to full-size sedans, particularly in the rear seat area, where it has 40 inches (1,016 mm) of rear legroom. That’s about four more inches than the BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class and about two more inches than the Audi A6 – and comparable to larger sedans.

And when it comes to trunk space, the XTS is in a league of its own, with 18 cubic feet (509 L), exceeding both midsize and full-size competitors – more than Audi A6 and A8L, BMW 5 and 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E- and S-Class. For XTS customers, the cargo advantage means room for five or more suitcases.

Technology reinforces multidimensional design philosophy

XTS’ hardware and spatial dimensions are the foundational layers that support a new level of surface detail. Multidimensional exterior and interior elements, including the grille, headlamps and new use of accent lighting, coalesce to give the XTS a presence and attention to detail unlike any Cadillac that has come before it.

“The XTS’ technology is woven into its design in ways that affirm the driving experience is of primary importance to a new generation of luxury customers,” said Clay Dean, design director and Cadillac brand champion. “This is the new expression of luxury at Cadillac and it shows in the multilayered details, authentic materials and unprecedented connectivity.”

CUE, for example, represents the pinnacle of technology, but it is being showcased using a subtle and sophisticated interior appearance that blends with other features to create a soothing and inviting feel. It offers more capability and driver-selectable choices than ever before from Cadillac, but the center stack has only seven buttons – four of them for the radio. That’s less than half the controls found on the center stack of the typical car.

“Technology helps the XTS deliver more with less,” said Dean. “Choreographed interior lighting and other unique features tailored to individual driver preferences complement CUE to create an exceptionally refined and advanced ambience.”

The XTS’ surface details also convey a more-nuanced design philosophy, with elements that support the long, sleek proportion that is a welcome return to Cadillac. They bring forward more beauty and elegance with refined, graceful forms and surfaces working harmoniously with established Cadillac linear forms. It is a car that conveys the next step in Cadillac form and surface vocabulary.

“It is a bold, elegant design and also very efficient in the ways it encompasses passengers and cargo,” said Dean. “It’s a new proportion for Cadillac and a new era in luxury.”

The XTS Platinum is the fullest expression of Cadillac’s multidimensional philosophy, with features that include a chrome/satin-chrome grille finish, polished 20-inch aluminum wheels with chrome inserts, a fully wrapped leather interior with Alcantara headliner and more.

Advanced safety features based on ‘control and alert’ strategy

The XTS’ technology fundamentally supports a suite of advanced safety features, based on a “control and alert” strategy that extends the vision around the vehicle. It helps drivers identify potential crash situations and even intervenes when a crash threat appears more imminent, employing layers of visual, audible and tactile (vibration) alerts, depending on the alert feature.

The alerts are designed to identify obstacles with sufficient warning to give the driver time to react and make changes – including the Safety Alert Seat feature, which vibrates either the left or right side of the driver’s seat cushion, depending on the location of the impending concern. The intervening features, including Automatic Collision Preparation, take over if the threat appears more immediate or the driver does not react to previous alerts.

Two levels of control-and-alert protection are offered in the XTS’ Enhanced Safety Strategy (ESS) packages.

ESS I includes:

• Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Alert
• Safety Alert Seat
• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Reflected LED display.

ESS II includes all ESS I content plus:

• Head-up display (in color)
• Front and Rear Automatic Brake
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Automatic Collision Preparation

XTS also features OnStar as standard. OnStar service also includes myCadillac and OnStar myLink mobile apps, which offer vehicle information and OnStar services via the customer’s smartphone.

AWD and Magnetic Ride Control support new driving experience

A layered approach to the driving experience relies on new and established technologies – all rooted in a stiff structure. The body is infused with strategically placed ultra-high-strength steel for strength and crash protection and serves as the foundation for the advanced-chassis system.

A smart Haldex all-wheel-drive system – with an electronic limited-slip differential that splits torque between the rear wheels – complements an advanced HiPer Strut front suspension and standard Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping to give the XTS sure-footed, confident and comfortable ride and handling traits. A linked H-arm design with “air springs” comprises the rear suspension.

HiPer Strut is based on the MacPherson strut front suspension design and features dual-path top mountings that separate the transfer of spring and damper loads to the body structure. It improves ride-and-handling characteristics in four significant ways:

• Provides more linear and communicative steering through improved camber control
• Improves impact isolation on bumps and rough surfaces
• Reduces torque steer
• Improves vehicle sensitivity to tire irregularities and wheel imbalance.

Magnetic Ride Control delivers precise body motion control – “reading” the road every millisecond and changing damping in just five milliseconds. It replaces conventional mechanical-valve shocks with electronically controlled shocks filled with a magneto-rheological fluid containing minute iron particles. Under the presence of magnetic charge, the iron particles align to provide damping resistance almost instantly.

StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard on all models, along with variable-effort steering and Brembo four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel antilock brakes – all features that add important layers of control to the driving experience. Like Magnetic Ride Control, XTS borrows the Brembo braking technology from Cadillac’s V-Series of high performance models.

Horsepower for the XTS comes from an advanced 3.6L V-6 that’s known by its “LFX” engine code. It is rated at an estimated 300 horsepower (224 kW). Lightweight features help reduce overall weight for greater efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance. Examples include a composite intake manifold saves approximately 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) over the weight of a comparable aluminum intake and an integrated cylinder head/exhaust manifold design that saves approximately 13 pounds (6 kg) per engine.

The LFX engine is matched with the Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control.

The XTS will begin production in Oshawa, Ontario in spring 2012.

2012 Buick Enclave-Classy, Luxurious and Inviting

The 2012 Buick Enclave

The Buick Enclave is a vehicle that doesn’t allow itself to be easily defined. Its body style is like nothing else on the road, but not so different that it puts people off. It looks like and calls itself a SUV, but it also has features like third row seating, a large cargo area and car like driving dynamics that you find in a minivan. Most of all however, the Enclave has a classiness about it that some might see as arrogance.  Say what you may, the Buick Enclave is not just about looks, it is a great vehicle to move around town or the countryside in. First off, the interior of the Enclave is luxurious and inviting with three rows of seats that will allow you to transport the whole basketball team and coaches. The Enclave is powerful with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that pumps out 288 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, plenty of power for hauling cargo or people or a combination of both.  The 2012 Buick Enclave is a crossover SUV that comes in four different trim levels. All have a standard seven-passenger seating configuration via second-row captain’s chairs and a third-row bench seat. An optional second-row bench seat, available at no extra charge, increases capacity to eight.  The base model of the Enclave is nicely equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, fog lamps, a power liftgate, heated outside mirrors, tri-zone automatic climate control and cloth upholstery. Other standard features include partial power front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping leather/wood steering wheel, keyless entry, cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth, OnStar and a six-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio.  Stepping up to the Convenience Group trim level adds remote starting, rear parking assist and a rearview camera. The Leather Group tacks on leather upholstery, heated power front seats (eight-way driver, four-way passenger) and driver memory settings.  The top-of-the-line Premium Group has the above equipment plus 19-inch chrome wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, heated power-folding outside mirrors with built-in turn signal repeaters, heated and ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering column, a 115-volt household-style power outlet and a 10-speaker Bose premium audio system with USB/auxiliary audio input jacks and a pair of rear seat headphone jacks.  Individual options can be selected by trim level and include 20-inch chrome alloy wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, the second-row bench seat and a second-row center console. Electronics upgrades include the 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system, a rear-seat entertainment system and a navigation system.  The Premium Edition with all-wheel-drive and carries a base price of $45,080.  Optional Equipment on my tester included: Audio System with Navigation & DVD with Touchscreen Navigation, DVD Rear Seat Entertainment, XM Navigation & Traffic ($3,185). Power Sunroof with 2nd Row Skylight ($1,400). 20″ Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels ($300). Carbon Black Metallic Trim ($195). Destination Charges $810. Total as tested price of my 2012 Buick Enclave Premium Edition with all-wheel-drive and options $50,970.    Fuel numbers are 16 miles-per-gallon city and 22 miles-per-gallon highway.

Come take a test drive of one today!!!!

Coulter Motor Company Supports Our Troops

3rd ANNUAL FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

Coulter Motor Company is proud to be a strong supporter of our US Troops and Military Veterans. We, along with The Az. Society of G.M. Parts Managers invites you to attend our 3rd Annual Folds of Honor Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 22, 2012 at the Wigwam Golf Resort. The opening ceremonies start at 7:45am with a shotgun start for the tournament starting at 8:00am. Please join us for golf, lunch, silent auction, raffle drawing, and our guest speaker Major Edward Pulido U.S. Army (Ret.) at the awards banquet to follow. Click here to hear Major Pulido’s story.

Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to empower deserving military families with educational support and opportunities. FHF provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of their military service to our great nation. Our unique scholarships can be applied to schooling now or held by Folds of Honor on behalf of young children until needed at the time of enrollment.

The Folds of Honor Foundation was founded in 2007 by Major Dan Rooney, a former F-16 pilot, golf course owner, PGA Professional and USGA member. A Major in the Air National Guard and a decorated military aviator, Major Rooney has served three combat tours in Iraq. After returning from his second tour, Major Rooney witnessed a profound situation that drove him to create the Folds of Honor Foundation.  Go to http://www.foldsofhonor.org/mission/our-story to read more about Major Rooney.

Please help us to make this a fun filled and memorable day while supporting the men and women of our military, and their families.

To inquire about how you or your company can help, see our sponsorship page or call Denny Yates at 602-370-6550 or Rod Martinat 602-206-0059.

Listed below are the various sponsorship levels:

Sponsorship Levels

 Partnering Sponsor (2 Available )………………………………………………$5,000

* Full day of golf for twelve players, including lunch, raffle drawing, and awards ceremony

* Company banner at the event

* Company name and logo used in all advertising and promotion of golf tournament

* Participation award

* Two Hole Tee signs at premium holes

Platinum Sponsor……………………………………………………………………$2,500

* Full day of golf for eight players, including lunch, raffle drawing, and awards ceremony

* Company banner at the event

* Participation award

* Hole Tee sign

Gold Sponsor………………………………………………………………………….$1,000

* Full day of golf for four players, including lunch, raffle drawing, and awards ceremony

* Participation award

* Hole Tee sign

Silver Sponsor (non playing sponsorship )……………………………………$500

* Participation award

* Hole Tee sign

Individual Play …………………………………………………………………….$125

From all of us at Coulter Motor Company, thank you for your support!

 

THE BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 

BUICK ACHIEVERS PROGRAM – Receive up to $100,000 over Four Years!

You are making a difference, in your classroom and in your community.  If you have the passion to succeed—especially in fields of study important to the automotive and related industries—the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for you. This year, we will award 1,100 scholarships, including 100 renewable scholarships of up to $25,000 per year.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to reward students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom—and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. It’s a reward for what you’ve made of yourself and the difference you are making for others.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is offering:

Up to $25,000 per year for 100 first-time freshman or existing college students, renewable up to four years and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program.

$2,000 one-time awards for an additional 1,000 students. It starts with good grades.  But goes beyond.

• A dedicated student.
•  A leader in school.
• A volunteer worker.
• A college-bound and community-minded individual.

1,100 students from around the country became Buick Achievers in 2011. Meet the 2011 Achievers. These exceptional individuals were rewarded with more than $4.2 million in total scholarship funds. Learn about five of last year’s scholarship recipients and their achievements as students, leaders, and volunteers. 1,100 students from around the country became Buick Achievers in 2011. These exceptional individuals were rewarded with more than $4.2 million in total scholarship funds. Learn about five of last year’s scholarship recipients and their achievements as students, leaders, and volunteers.

Buick and the General Motors Foundation are pleased to announce the 2012 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program.  This program is set to recognize and reward 1,100 college-bound high school seniors and current college undergrads nationwide who excel both in the classroom and in the community.

Designed to “Inspire…Celebrate…and Enable Human Achievement,” the Buick Achievers Scholarship is proof of Buick’s unwavering commitment to its Human Achievement pillar.  Here are some key points you should know about this program:

•             The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is one of the nation’s largest scholarship programs dedicated to assisting outstanding students interested in Engineering, Technology, Design and Business, who lack the financial means to reach their goals.

•             The program will award 100 qualifying students with up to $25,000 a year, and 1,000 students with $2,000.  Applications will be accepted now through February 29, 2012 at buickachievers.com.

•             The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is funded by The General Motors Foundation, a 501c(3) charitable organization, focused on Education, Health and Human Services, Environment and Energy, and Community Development Initiatives, mainly in communities where GM operates.

Please click here to access the materials to help you merchandise this program to students and their parents in your community.

Click here to apply and let us help you Make A Difference!

Coulter Motor Company is proud to be a part of this educational program that is helping shape the children of today, offering brighter futures, a higher level of learning and the ability to Make a Difference!

Coulter Motor Company Benefits Child Crisis Center with Thousands of Toys

December was a magical month and not because Santa Clause was coming to town, but because employees at Coulter Motor Company got to play Santa to some very deserving children for the 1st Annual Holiday Drive benefitting Child Crisis Center.

On December 16th, volunteers put on their Santa hats, loaded up their cargo vans and headed out to pick up donations collected we had collected. After the second stop of the day, one van was filled from floor to ceiling, leaving only room to sit and drive. Filled to its max,  the only thing to do was make an early delivery to the Child Crisis Center.

Teddy bears, dolls, stuffed animals, and even a car seat were unloaded by volunteers at the crisis center and taken to a class room inside the building. Cupboards, tables, and even the floors were decorated with boxes and bags of donations.

 

Santa's Helpers make this Christmas a Joy for Hundreds of Valley Children

 

Our goal was 3,500 and we began to realize as bag after bag and box after box were loaded into the vans that it would be impossible to count the thousands of items collected, but it was apparent that we went far beyond our goal.

Because of the overwhelming support we were able go above and beyond our intended number and achieved an even bigger goal, putting a smile on the face of a child.

 

How to Save Money on Gas

With gas prices on the rise, here are a few tips to pay close attention to that will help you save TIME…and MONEY at the pump.

1. Don’t fill up on the weekend.  Prices are always higher on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

2. Keep tires inflated to the maximum.  It can improve mileage by as much as 10%.

3. Go easy on the brakes.   Coast up to the stop sign so you don’t have to break very much.

4. If you’re stuck in traffic, or waiting for someone, turn off the engine.

5. Take heavy stuff out of the trunk.  Every 100 pounds reduces mileage by 2% according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

6. Use a cash-back credit card.  Some offer as much as 5% back, while 1-2% is the common figure.

7. Consider gas efficient vehicles such as the GMC Terrain, Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Buick Enclave or Cadillac SRX Crossover which offer better gas mileage without sacrificing the space that comes with the convenience of an SUV.  Come take a look at all the energy saving inventory we have to offer at Coulter Tempe…where getting the best deal is EASY!

New Cadillac ATS to Challenge BMW

General Motors Co. says it will unveil four new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in January, including a new Cadillac that it hopes will take the fight to BMW.

The 2013 Cadillac ATS is an all-new, compact, rear-wheel-drive sedan, said Mary Barra, vice president of global product development for GM.

“The ATS is really a crucial part of our Cadillac strategy,” she told reporters on Friday at an Automotive Press Association luncheon.

“It enters one of the biggest segments in the global luxury industry, both from a volume and from an importance perspective. It’s a segment, it’s well-known, that’s dominated by German cars — including the BMW 3-series, the Mercedes C-class and the Audi A4. And we believe we’ve developed a compelling and convincing new challenger.”

The ATS will be built in Lansing at GM’s Grand River assembly plant. It is based on an entirely new rear-wheel-drive architecture that will also provide the foundation for other future products.

We are excited to showcase the Cadillac ATS and look forward to seeing it dominate on the road!