Harte Infiniti Service...It's A Beautiful Thing !!

Asher Levy Navigation System Tips.

On road, Infiniti Award of Excellence winner Asher Levy demonstrates some of the customizable features of the Navigation System of the 2012 M37X.

Finest Luncheon Fare on Weston Street...

The delicious aromas of SALUTE Restaurant waft through Harte Infiniti on Saturday, as Host Dale "Daleo" Kirshnitz brings some of Hartford's favorite Italian cuisine to 150 Weston Street. The occasion was our service department's monthly Customer Appreciation Buffet.  If you missed it, get ready to mark your calendar. The next one is Saturday May 18th from 1-3PM...hmmm, could be a good time to schedule an oil change !!  On the menu today was a Salad with Hand-Picked Greens, Candied Walnuts and Oven Roasted Shallot Viniagrette, Garlic Bread, Pasta Bolognese, SALUTE's hugely popular  Pasta Ala Vodka, and Chicken Parmesan. Service Manager Denis Pisco and his staff hope to see you next month, and in the meantime, check out SALUTE at 100 Trumbull Street, open Mon-Sat at 11:30 for lunch, and 7 nights a week for dinner.

Tips To Prepare for Returning Your Leased Vehicle

A very high percentage of our customers choose to lease their Infiniti vehicles. This puts you in a postion to stay abreast of the quickly changing automotive technologies, and be sure that your Infiniti Total Ownership experience remains seamless. Mr Asher Levy, Harte Infiniti's Leasing Portfolio Manager, offers the following tips to prepare yourself and your vehicle for a smooth transition to your next leased Infiniti.

• Clear Homelink codes by holding down the two outside buttons until the indicator light blinks rapidly

• Remove paired bluetooth phones, phonebooks, and phone contact logs.

• Delete all address book entries, stored routes, and home address from the navigation system if so equipped.

• Remove all service records, insurance card, and registration information.

• Check the trunk, glove box, center console, and other storage areas for personal items.

• Remove all CDs and/or DVDs from the audio and entertainment system.

• Remove Easy Pass ( Toll Booth Transponder ).

• Remove all parking passes, recycling stickers, or town stickers

If you require assistance with any of these items, or to discuss anything related to the leasing of a vehicle, please feel free to call Asher at 860 524 1993 or email him at alevy@harteautogroup.com.

Twenty One Years Ago This Month...

April 4, 1990... automotive visionary Mr. George Harte opens Harte Infiniti, the sixth Infiniti dealership in the United States, at 150 Weston Street in Hartford Connecticut.

2012 M37X On Road Tech Demonstration

Infiniti Award of Excellene winner Asher Levy demonstrates the Lane Departure Warning & Prevention, Distance Control Assist, and Blind Spot Intervention systems on the new 2012 M37X !

Coming in 2012...The 2013 Infiniti JX35 !!

http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=2410&mid=4

04.19.2011 , FRANKLIN, Tenn.

Infiniti Announces JX Luxury Crossover To Join Its Line Next Spring

– North American Debut of IPL G Convertible Concept and Red Bull Racing Formula One Car Set for New York International Auto Show –

Infiniti has announced an all-new three-row luxury crossover designated the Infiniti JX that will go on sale at its retailers in spring 2012 as a 2013 model.

An exterior sketch of the Infiniti JX suggests a vehicle that pushes the boundaries of what a luxury crossover can be – with signature styling cues of the brand, such as dynamic and elegant line treatments inspired by nature. The brand styling theme continues with a “crescent cut” greenhouse design influenced by the Infiniti Essence concept car. More details will be provided when the Infiniti JX concept is shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August. The production version will make its global debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

“The all-new Infiniti JX crossover will allow us to continue to expand the Infiniti brand’s presence in the Americas,” said Carlos Tavares, chairman, Nissan Americas. “In 2010, Infiniti was one of the fastest-growing luxury brands in the United States, and this year we will expand our presence further to Mexico and Panama, followed by Chile in the first half of 2012.”

“There aren’t a lot of choices for luxury families today. The all-new Infiniti JX is the 7-passenger antidote to the ho-hum luxury crossovers that are out there right now,” added Ben Poore, vice president of Infiniti Americas. “The Infiniti JX will have a stunning interior, while offering exceptional seating flexibility, easy access to the roomy third row, plus the latest in-vehicle technology – including next-generation telematics. A fitting addition to our line, it will challenge the status quo in its class.”

In addition to the JX announcement, Infiniti said that the New York International Auto Show will be the regional debut of its IPL G Convertible Concept and Infiniti-sponsored Red Bull Racing Formula One car.

The IPL G Convertible Concept, which made its world debut at the Paris Auto Show last fall, features unique aerodynamic styling, the performance of an IPL-tuned V6, exhaust and system, 19-inch IPL aluminum wheels, three-piece retractable hardtop and a dramatic red leather-appointed interior set against a Malbec Black exterior. The IPL G Convertible Concept will be displayed near the limited production IPL G Coupe, which is available now at Infiniti retailers in the United States and Canada.

The competition-tested Red Bull Racing Formula One racer will also be on display, representing Infiniti’s marketing and technical collaboration agreement with the current Formula One World Champions. As part of the partnership, Infiniti has branding presence on the racing car, drivers clothing and related team uniforms and equipment.

The 2011 New York International Auto Show runs April 22 through May 1 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

About Infiniti
Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the G Coupe, Sedan and Convertible, Infiniti M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, and the QX full-size SUV. More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership Experience® can be found at http://www.infinitiusa.com/.

2011 FX35 Navigation System Demonstration

Infiniti Award of Excellence winner Sean Dyer demonstrates the functionality of the Infiniti Navigation System on the 2011 FX35.

2011 EX35 Climate Control Presentation

Product Specialist Anthony Andeen explains the advanced Climate Control and Cabin Filtration systems
on the 2011 Infiniti EX35

2011 FX35 Engine Presentation

Infiniti Awrad of Excellence winner Sean Dyer presents the engine compartment of the 2011 FX35

Cool Cameras !!

Harte Infiniti Sales Consultant Anthony Andeen demonstrates the Around View Monitor and Sensors on the new 2011 EX35 Journey Package.

Stress Free Car Shopping...Infiniti Style !

On Saturday, April 9th, Customers at Harte Infiniti were treated to complimentary massages provided by the dealership in cooperation with Seth Levine, Licensed Massage Therapist of Middletown Massage Therapy, and Annie Powell, President and CEO of The World Skin Project. The response to this offer was extremely positive, and we will be doing it again soon. Stay tuned for details !!

TRANSFORMER !!

Harte Infiniti Award of Excellence winner Anower Hossain talks about the 2011 G37 Convertible.

Change The World...

The Harte Infiniti Collision Center is the first in the area to exclusively utilize environmentally friendly Akzo Nobel Sikkens Autowave paint, a water borne paint product which reduces solvent emissions by more that 85%, making for a healthier work environment for our technicians. Check out this video link for a virtual tour !

University of Hartford School of Art Presentation

The students of Professor John Nordyke's graphic design class present their prototype ideas to Mr. Greg Harte. These talented young artists are to be commended for thier outstanding work. Check out this video  to see them explaining their designs.

The People You Meet In Service...

I must say, you meet the most interesting people in the Harte Infiniti Service Department ! Yesterday, I was introduced by one of my clients to Mr. Dan Pious, a longtime customer of the dealership. Dan owns a 2008 G35X, and prior to that an Infiniti QX4. It also happens that Dan and his brother Jordan, last year competed in AND WON the sixteenth season of the hit CBS TV reality show "The Amazing Race" !! According to Dan, the exhaustive filming schedule took place over 24 days, and as fans of the show are aware, spanned the globe. The competition tests both mental and physical endurance, and requires teamwork and resolve. The winning team splits a $1,000,000 grand prize !! Dan and Jordan finished ahead of the McCoy brothers of Tulsa OK, at the finish line in San Francisco. After the trek from Shanghai, the teams were tasked with ascending the Coit Tower, navigating a virtual maze, lugging a giant trunk through the streets, and assembling a puzzle of the previously eliminated teams. After that kind of ordeal, I'm sure the driver's seat of Dan's G35X feels pretty comfortable !! He is pictured with Harte Infiniti Sales Consultant Sean Dyer.

Showroom Decor Project Entry - The University of Hartford School of Art

Showroom Decor Project Entry - The University of Hartford School of Art

Showroom Decor Project Entry - The University of Hartford School of Art

Showroom Decor Project Entry - The University of Hartford School of Art

Showroom Decor Project Entry - The University of Hartford School of Art

Harte Infiniti Showroom Decor Project

Harte Infiniti is proud to present the results of our showroom decor project, which was conducted in cooperation with Professor John Nordyke's graphic design class at The University of Hartford's School of Art. Students visited the dealership and submitted ideas for wall decorations inspired by Infiniti automobiles and design principles. Their resulting work is truly outstanding. They presented their ideas to Mr. Greg Harte

on March 31st at the university. We would like to commend these young artists for their creativity, which undeniably captures the graceful strength and artistic substance that is Infiniti. We will be posting additional images of their work, and the actual design prototypes will be on display at the dealership during the month of April. 

Elevation and Elegance. The 2011-2012 Infiniti Spring/Summer Catalogue