Car and Motorcycle Show to Benefit Epilepsy Association of Utah

The car and motorcycle community is coming together in South Jordan, Utah tomorrow, Aug. 18th in support of the Epilepsy Association of Utah.  

Shake Rattle & Roll Car and Motorcycle Show is a fundraising event featuring great cars and motorcycles along with live music, great food, vendor booths and raffles. Tomorrow from 11 a.m to 7 p.m you can drop by the Pop On Over Cafe in South Jordan Utah for some family fun including bounce houses for the kids.  Bring in any item you want and have it pinstriped...yes, even your toilet seat!

The Epilepsy Association of Utah provides services to individuals who deal with the challenges of epilepsy and seizure disorders.

100 percent of the money raised at this event will go to the EAU.  Sounds like a fun way to spend a Saturday and show your support for the more than 100,000 people living with epilepsy in Utah!

Event Details:

Saturday, August 18, 2012
11am to 7pm
Pop On Over Cafe
1098 West South Jordan Parkway
Suite 110
South Jordan, Utah
84095

2013 Land Rover Range Rover is Bigger and Much Lighter

Land Rover has taken the wraps off its completely redesigned 2013 Range Rover SUV.  An all-aluminum unibody as well as front and rear chassis structure brings the new Range Rover in at a much lighter weight. A full 700 lbs lighter on the U.S.-spec V-8 Range Rover.  That will translate into better gas mileage and more agile handling for the sport utility vehicle.

Key features include:

• Enhanced all-terrain performance with the introduction of a new fully automatic Land Rover "Terrain Response 2 Auto®" system

• A more spacious and luxurious interior provides a truly composed motoring experience for all occupants. Rear legroom increases 4.7 inches

• Lighter, stronger and more refined. The world's first SUV with an all-aluminum unibody structure

John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director, said: "The new Range Rover preserves the essential, unique character of the vehicle – that special blend of luxury, performance and unmatched all-terrain capability. However, its clean sheet design and revolutionary lightweight construction have enabled us to transform the experience for luxury vehicle customers, with a step change in comfort, refinement and handling."

Some say the new design looks a little too much like the Ford Flex.  What do you think?

The 2013 Land Rover Range Rover should begin arriving at dealerships in North America by December 2012.

Mini MINIs Are Used During Track & Field Events at London Olympics

In a very creative branding move by Olympic sponsor BMW, a small fleet of radio controlled MINI Coopers have been retrieving javelins, hammer, discus and shot during the London 2012 Olympics.  The "mini MINIs", as they are being called, will also put in time at the Paralympic games.

From the BMW press release:

This specially developed and designed radio controlled electric car will be used on the field of play in the Olympic Stadium to ferry javelins, discuses, hammers and shots back from the field to the throwing area, saving valuable time during competition. 

Three Mini MINIs will be deployed for this crucial task and will be operated by Games Makers assigned and trained for this duty. The cars are roughly a quarter scale of the full-sized car and carry the athletic equipment situated inside, accessible through the adapted sunroof.




The battery powered cars can run for 35 minutes before needing to be recharged and they even have working headlights!

Here are a couple of videos showing the cars in action:





Source: BMW

New Openings for Advertising & Media Account Managers

Zoom Autos – UT, Inc. is expanding and has new openings for Advertising & Media Account Managers in the Utah and Davis/Weber Counties. We are looking for individuals with high energy and exceptional people/customer service skills.

Job description: Full-Time Territory Account Managers to promote sales growth for www.ZoomAutosUtah.com web and print services. 

Responsibilities:

• Service existing accounts, obtain orders, build advertising print pages and online marketing plans.
• Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Provide the highest level of customer service and expand revenue opportunities in existing customers by maximizing the benefits of the products and services offered by Zoom Autos Utah.  Customers may include both independent dealers and franchise dealers.
• Sell exciting new digital and social media opportunities to current and potential customers.

Experience:

• Outside sales and media experience a plus.
• Just starting out?  We can help you with our Account Manager training.

Zoom Autos– UT, Inc. is Utah’s fastest growing vehicle sales publication and internet service.  We print a free weekly display magazine containing local automotive dealers that is distributed to thousands of locations throughout the Wasatch Front - from Tooele to Evanston, North Ogden to Nephi and all points in between. We are also expanding and creating web and social media opportunities to keep our customers in the Information Age. If you want to work for a fun, fast growing company with endless opportunities, this is your ticket.  Climb on board and ZOOM with us! 

Send Resumes to Dan@ZoomAutos.com or Jane@ZoomAutos.com.  Or contact us at 801-810-0200.

2013 Stage 3 Roush Mustang

Pure muscle is on display in the newest Jack Roush signature Stage 3 Ford Mustang.  This photo gallery gives you a closer look at the 5.0-liter V8 supercharged up to a whopping 565 horsepower and 505 pound-feet of torque.

The RS3 comes with unique interior upfitting that includes embroidered leather seating with soft suede inserts, suede door panel inserts and a suede shift boot, all with contrasting stitching.

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“The 2013 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang is by far one of the best performing Mustangs to come out of our shop” states Gary Jurick, General Manager for ROUSH Performance. “The idea is not to have the highest horse power out there, but to embody all around performance and combine that with an exclusive vehicle at a great value.”

For more details on the new 2013 Roush Ford Mustang visit Larry H. Miller Super Ford at 1340 South, 500 West in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Here is the press release announcing the 2013 Roush Mustangs:

The New 2013 ROUSH Mustangs

Out With The Old And In With The New

PLYMOUTH, Mich. (April 4, 2012) – Just as the weather changes for the better moving into spring, so does the ROUSH Stage Mustangs as they move into the 2013 model year. The newly designed 2013 ROUSH Mustangs add more grunt and aggressive looks to an already impressive redesigned Ford Mustang.

The Stage 3 Mustang is the pinnacle of the ROUSH "Stage" Mustangs. Improving upon the styling of the Stage 1 and the handling of the Stage 2, our Stage 3 Mustang adds its own piece of the pie by supercharging the 5.0L-4v Coyote powertrain. It is the perfect infusion of styling, handling and power. The Stage 3 embodies everything a muscle car can and should be.

At the heart of the Stage 3 is a newly updated ROUSH supercharged 5.0L-4v powertrain, pumping out a massive 565 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque – more than enough power to make you one with your seat as you stab the throttle. With power numbers like these, the 2013 Stage 3 marks ROUSH Performance's highest horsepower street legal Mustang to date. Force feeding air to the 5.0L engine is ROUSH's R2300 supercharger featuring Eaton's® TVS (Twin Vortices Series) patented technology. The TVS design delivers greatly enhanced thermal efficiency, produces higher volumetric capacity, and enables higher supercharger RPM's; all of which equate to more power and better fuel efficiency in a smaller, lighter package. ROUSH powertrain engineers calibrated the new Stage 3 to the perfect combination of power, drivability and durability.

But what is power if you can't put it down on the street/track? The Stage 2 and Stage 3 packages provide greatly improved handling over stock mustangs, allowing our cars to pull over 1g of lateral acceleration on the skid pad. Part of this handling package is the 18-inch by 10-inch cast aluminum, five spoke, chrome ROUSH wheels – wrapped in the ROUSH/Cooper (co-developed) RS3 ultra high-performance tire. The suspension system consists of a larger, stiffer front stabilizer bar to reduce body roll and provide balanced, neutral handling. It also includes a unique ROUSH designed anti-wheel hop kit, twin-tube shocks with unique valving, increased rate springs as well as upgraded bushings and jounce bumpers. ROUSH chassis engineers spent thousands of hours in development and testing to create the perfect set up to aid in acceleration, cornering, stopping and ride quality

To give the 2013 ROUSH Mustangs a more aggressive look, all of the new Stages 1 through 3 platforms receive the newly designed 6th generation ROUSH Aerobody package. Dubbed the "R6″, the new aero-body package incorporates a remodeled ROUSH upper grille, high-flow lower grille, corner fascia aero-pockets with driving lamps and front chin splitter. It also includes a new ROUSH hood scoop, rocker panel and rear fascia side splitters, a three-piece rear decklid spoiler, new ROUSH rear aero-valance featuring race-inspired diffusers, and is finished off with newly designed, integrated dual chambered, chrome exhaust tips.

"The 2013 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang is by far one of the best performing Mustangs to come out of our shop" states Gary Jurick, General Manager for ROUSH Performance. "The idea is not to have the highest horse power out there, but to embody all around performance and combine that with an exclusive vehicle at a great value."

The Stage 3 also gets an RS3 graphics package available in multiple color combinations to allow owners to personalize to their taste. Inside the Stage 3 you get a custom gauge cluster, ROUSH embroidered floor mats, a ROUSH center console button and a Stage 3 dash medallion. All Stage Mustangs receive ROUSH badging throughout and a serialized engine bay plaque.

To further customize your ROUSH Stage Mustang there are several exterior, interior and chassis options available including rear quarter window louvers and the all new Stage 3 Interior Package consisting of Stage 3 embroidered leather seating with suede inserts, suede door panels and a suede shift boot all with highlight stitching. There is also a vent gauge pod with LED boost gauge, a suede wrapped steering wheel, and a convertible light bar just to name a few. Some chassis options include three 20-inch wheels choices, four different brake packages, ROUSH laser cut hood struts and red or black ROUSH engine coil covers. Additionally, the ROUSH dual chamber off-road exhaust system to put a grin on your face and let everyone else know you're not to be messed with.

All 2013 ROUSH "Stage" Mustangs are available in both coupe and convertible chassis and both manual and automatic transmissions. They are also all 50-state legal and covered by ROUSH's 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. The 2013 ROUSH Mustangs are expected to start showing up on dealer lots by late April 2012.