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Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships Commits to Providing Environmentally-Friendly Vehicles to Atlanta
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.
About Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships: The Jim Ellis Auto Dealerships are a family-owned and operated business with dealerships located in Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia. The Jim Ellis dealerships sell new cars from Audi, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saab, Wheego Electric Vehicles and Volkswagen, as well as a wide selection of used cars. To learn more, or to browse a complete inventory online, please visit the Jim Ellis Family website.
Loews Atlanta Partners with Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta with Q7 TDI Shuttles
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 24, 2010
The all-new Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown opened in the spring of 2010. The hotel adheres to the Loews Hotels Green Policy to be "committed to being environmentally responsible".
"We seek every reasonable opportunity to incorporate green standards and practices into all aspects of our business," states the corporate policy. With the goal of doing good and doing well at the same time, Loews does several things to reduce their overall footprint.
Standard practices for the hotel group include food donations, reduced linen and towel washing policy (according to guest preference), recycling, water-conserving and energy-saving technologies such as low-flow shower heads and compact fluorescent light bulbs. The hotel restaurants serve and feature local, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
One of Loews Atlanta's ways to "do good and do well" is to use clean diesel TDI vehicles for their customer shuttles. Luxurious Audi Q7s provide the level of luxury and comfort a Loews hotel guest would expect, and with 20 mpg in town and 23 mpg highway burning low-emission clean diesel technology, the Q7 delivers the low environmental impact that the hotel desires.
As the premier Audi dealer in the city of Atlanta, Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta is the perfect partner for the luxury hotel in this endeavor. Because of their clean diesel TDI vehicles, Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta frequently partners with other businesses who show environmental responsibility, including the LEED-certified Philips Arena and the Ovie Mughelli Foundation, which promotes green living.
Of course, Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta's commitment to sustainability extends beyond the TDI cars and SUVs for sale on the lot. The dealership uses energy efficient lighting, in-office waste reduction and recycling programs, as well as green cleaning supplies and energy-saving practices in the store.
"It's not enough to simply say that we care about the environment." Says Tracie Dean, General Manager of Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta, "we also have to do something proactive to help conserve."
Loews Atlanta is a four-diamond luxury hotel featuring 414 in the heart of midtown. With a rich history spanning over six decades, Loews continues to offer ultimate travel experiences in 16 cities across the US and Canada. For more information, please visit the Loews Hotels website.
Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta is proud to be the only Magna Audi Dealership in Georgia! Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta offers outstanding service and the best deals on new and certified pre-owned Audi cars and SUVs, from the sleek R8 to the clean-diesel luxury SUV the Q7 TDI. To learn more about this Atlanta Audi dealership please visit the Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta website.
Jimmy Ellis Catches Photos of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne at the Dealer Reveal in Liepzig, Germany
Porsche has unveiled their first production hybrid, the all-new Cayenne S Hybrid SUV, as well as the Cayenne S, and Cayenne Turbo.
Atlanta (PRWEB) May 19, 2010
The buzz has been out, in March 2010 Porsche introduced the next-generation Cayenne sport utility vehicle at the New York International Automobile show. But now we've seen pictures!
"This 2011 Cayenne is the real deal!" Jimmy Ellis, VP and COO of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group tweeted photos last week from Leipzig German at the dealer reveal of the 2011 Cayenne. "The all new Porsche Cayenne was a big hit with US dealers this weekend in Leipzig."
Doug McIntyre, General Manager of Jim Ellis Porsche says that we can expect the 2011 Cayenne S and Turbo models to arrive on our lot by the first week of August, and the Hybrid to follow later in the year.
"The Cayenne has been a tremendous success in the USA, now in it's 8th year of production, representing almost half of Porsche sales in some years," says McIntyre. "We anticipate the demand for the Hybrid to be stronger than the supply, as Americans are purchasing other make Hybrids in record numbers."
Led by a highly advanced hybrid model, the new Porsche Cayenne sport-utility
vehicle delivers improved performance while using less fuel and producing fewer
emissions throughout the entire model lineup.
All the new Cayenne models
embody the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy, the evolution of vehicles
sportier than their predecessors, yet more fuel and emissions efficient.
"Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy is more than a slogan. It is nothing less than Porsche keeping pace with the modern automotive landscape by dramatically lowering emissions, becoming greener and saving fuel," explained Detlev von Platen, Porsche Cars North America President and CEO in a recent press release.
"We will we accomplish this through technology and innovative ideas, just as we have throughout our history, and show that Porsche's high performance and efficiency are not contradictory terms."
About Jim Ellis Porsche
Jim Ellis Porsche is one of the top 25 Porsche
dealers in the USA. As the only Porsche Dealer inside the city of Atlanta, they
serve customers all over the Atlanta metro area. With all Porsche models in
stock, from the 911 Turbo to the new four-door Panamera, Jim Ellis strives to
provide both the inventory and the experience Porsche customers have come to
expect. Visit our newly remodeled showroom, or visit the Jim
Ellis Porsche website
About Jim Ellis Automotive Dealerships
The Jim Ellis Auto Dealerships are
a family-owned and operated business with dealerships located in Atlanta and
Marietta, Georgia. The Jim Ellis dealerships sell new cars from Audi, Chevrolet,
Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saab and Volkswagen, as well as
a wide selection of used cars. To learn more, or to browse a complete inventory
online, please visit the Jim Ellis family website
Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta Wraps Up Atlanta Thrashers Green Week Celebration with Audi A3 TDI Giveaway
(PRWEB) April 9, 2010
In addition to Audi T-shirts and other great prizes, Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta gave away a Clean Diesel Audi A3 TDI at the Atlanta Thrashers game on March 25, 2010.
"For Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta, partnering with the Atlanta Thrashers was not just about advertising," says Tracie Dean, General Manager of Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta. "It was a very exciting venue for us to partner with the very first LEED Certified arena in the United States."
LEED stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" and the standards are specified by the US Green Building council (or USGBC). This certification means that the arena raises the bar for other sporting arenas of its kind in terms of energy efficient lighting, water conservation, recycling and a reduced carbon footprint.
With sponsorships, partnerships and other events, Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta strives to be both a steward for the environment and an active member of the Atlanta area community. "That partnership provided an incredible platform for us to showcase the new Audi TDI Clean Diesel Technology that has catapulted Audi to the top of the list for environmentally conscious car buyers in Atlanta. We truly believe this brand and this product just fit," says Dean.
Brad Miller, the proud winner of the A3 TDI at the Atlanta Thrashers game on March 25th was impressed by the Jim Ellis team's attention following the giveaway. "Everybody at Jim Ellis has been very accommodating and excited for me to experience an Audi for the first time. I was welcomed in to the Audi family by the whole staff there Friday; it was cool. Joey (Morea) called this morning to follow up with me. I appreciate that personal touch. It's rare in business these days."