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At Competition Subaru, we’re proud to celebrate Subaru Loves Pets Month this October - a time dedicated to helping shelter pets find their forever homes. Join us this Sunday, October 12th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 601 Middle Country Road in St. James for our Pawsitive Rescue Adoption Event! Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to show your support, this is the perfect opportunity to meet adorable cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs in need of loving families. Subaru’s ongoing “Loves Pets” initiative reflects a deep commitment to animal welfare, and we’re thrilled to continue that mission right here in our community. Every year, Subaru retailers across the country partner with local shelters to help as many pets as possible find safe, happy homes - and Competition Subaru is honored to be part of that effort. Stop by, say hello, and maybe meet your new best friend. Together, we can make a difference — one tail wag at a time. 🐶🐱 RSVP through the link below: https://www.competitionauto.com/ subarulovespets / ‎ Event Details: 📅 Date: Sunday, October 12th 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Competition Subaru, 601 Middle Country Rd, St. James, NY We can’t wait to see you there!

We're excited to announce a special event that celebrates the latest innovation in the BMW lineup: the 2025 BMW X3! This launch event will take place on Friday, October 18th, from 5 PM to 8 PM at Top Golf in Holtsville, NY. What to Expect Join us for an evening filled with fun and exploration: Golf Driving Range Access: Enjoy complimentary play on the driving range with fellow BMW enthusiasts. Whether you're an experienced golfer or a beginner, everyone is welcome, RSVP! Each attendee will receive a limited-edition BMW x Titleist Golf Ball Gift Set, perfect for your next round on the course. Light Refreshments: Enjoy drinks and snacks while mingling and learning more about the BMW X3. Exclusive Preview of the 2025 BMW X3 M50: Be among the first to see the stunning design and innovative features of the newest BMW 3 Series SUV s. RSVP Today! Space is limited for this exclusive event, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow automotive enthusiasts and experience the latest from BMW. Event Details Date: Friday, October 18th Time: 5 PM – 8 PM Location: Top Golf, Holtsville, NY Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the launch of the BMW X3 with us! We can’t wait to tee off with you!

Join us on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, from 11 AM to 2 PM as Competition Auto Group partners with Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc. for a day of furry fun and community support! This year marks our second collaboration with Pawsitive Possibilities, and we’re excited to celebrate the incredible impact of #SubaruLovesPets, which has seen a RECORD number of pets adopted in 2024! What’s Happening: Pet Adoption Event: Meet some lovable animals ready to find their forever homes. Pet-Supply Drive: Help us gather essential supplies for Pawsitive Possibilities. Bring items like: Cleaning supplies Dog & cat food Collars (small & medium) Toys, blankets, and more! Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc. is a local non-profit committed to improving the lives of animals in need. Their efforts center around finding loving forever homes, promoting responsible pet ownership, and educating the community about the importance of compassion for animals. Their mission aligns seamlessly with Competition Subaru’s #SubaruLovesPets initiative, and we’re proud to support their amazing work. Extend a Helping Hand: We kindly and humbly request you to bring along an item to support Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, Inc. We are gratefully accepting donations, as well as: Cleaning Supplies Garbage Bags Towels and Flat Sheets Water Pails Dog & Cat Food Collars (Small & Medium) Dog & Cat Toys Poop Bags Blankets Whether you're looking to adopt a new furry friend, support a worthy cause, or just enjoy a fun day out, we’ve got something for everyone! Plus, for every pet adopted, we’ll donate $100 to the #SubaruLovesPets charity! Stay updated by checking out Pawsitive Possibilities’ pre-adoption form and blog for adoption tips and more. Let’s make this event a tail-wagging success together! We can’t wait to see our Competition Auto Group Family and create more cherished memories with you and your pets on October 13th!

On September 22nd, from 11 AM to 2 PM, Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown hosted their first-ever tailgate event that was a real game-changer! Fans of all ages joined Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown for an afternoon filled with exclusive event-only pricing, exciting giveaways, and mouthwatering BBQ from our local MVP, Up In Smoke BBQ, Inc. The atmosphere was electric, and we couldn’t have asked for a better Sunday to enjoy some fantastic fun together! As the festivities kicked off, our guests scored big with deals that were truly in the end zone. Whether you were in the market for a new commercial vehicle or just wanted to grab some awesome swag, everyone left a winner! The Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown Sales Team was on the field, ready to tackle any questions and help customers navigate through our premium lineup. The tastiest part of the day? The BBQ from Up In Smoke BBQ, Inc! With the delicious aroma of smoked meats in the air, it was impossible not to get hungry. Everyone agreed that the food was so good, it felt like a game-winning play! From pulled pork to ribs, the flavors were on point, and our guests feasted like they were at the Super Bowl. Let’s not forget the giveaways! We had prizes that left everyone cheering, including genuine merchandise and special offers that were harder to resist than a last-minute Hail Mary pass. Our guests were as thrilled as a fan catching a touchdown in the end zone! Overall, the event was a huge success, and we want to thank everyone who came out to join the fun. We sold 9 vehicles, including 5 new and 2 Pre-Owned units, along with Mercedes-Benz Vans—all ready to go clock in! We're so happy to have matched so many customers with their perfect vehicles! Everyone left in high spirits and well-fed; your enthusiasm was the icing on the cake—or should we say the extra point after a touchdown? We’re already looking forward to our next event! In the meantime, don’t fumble your chance to check out our incredible selection of commercial vehicles and electric options. Whether you're heading to the tailgate or relaxing at home, our vehicles are ready to help you tackle your next adventure! Thank you for being part of our winning team, and stay tuned for more action-packed moments from Competition Auto Group! Be sure to follow Competition Auto Group and Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown to catch all the excitement!

Competition Auto Group is proud to team up with all of our stores to collect donations for Long Island Cares, Inc. again for the year of 2023! Competition Auto Group is proud to join Competition INFINITI, Competition BMW, Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, and Competition Subaru of Smithtown in collecting non-perishable donations for Long Island Cares, Inc. All of our stores will be humbly collecting non-perishable donations until Thursday, the 16th of November 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mercedes-Benz of Huntington (@mercedesbenzliny) A Brief History of Long Island Cares, Inc. Long Island Cares, Inc., is one of almost 200 food banks across America that provides food to those who are unfortunately impacted by food insecurity and hunger. LI Cares began by serving a small number of insecurity agencies in both Suffolk and Nassau County. Today, Long Island Cares, Inc., is capable of much more movement! LI Cares distributes more than 10 million pounds of supplies and food to over 400 different agencies just to Long Island alone! For the year of 2023, Long Island Cares, Inc., will be requesting non-perishable items such as: low-fat, boxed and non-refrigerated milk, toilet paper, canned vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, boxed dessert mix and more! Check out our infographics below for a full list of most needed items for Thanksgiving! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mercedes-Benz of Huntington (@mercedesbenzliny) Whether you frequent Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, located near Centereach, Kings Park, and Selden, NY., Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, located near Northport, Greenlawn and Brentwood, NY., Competition INFINITI, located near Selden, and Glen Cove, NY. Competition BMW, located near Blue Point, Holtsville and Sayville, NY., Competition Subaru of Smithtown, located near Islandia, Kings Park and Stony Brook, NY., we will be humbly accepting non-perishment donations until Thursday, November 16th! Thank you endlessly to everyone who has donated in the past, repeatedly donated, plans or wishes to donate! As another holiday season steadily approaches, we cannot thank our amazing #MBSmithtownFamily, #CompetitionINFINITIFamily, #CompetitionBMWFam, #CompetitionSubaruFamily and #MBHFamily for all of your inspiring dedication, humility and well wishes. From every single one of our sister stores, we are gracious for any donations, well wishes and pay-to-forward acts that help benefit our inspiring and resilient Long Island friends and families in need.

With October being the beginning of Fall, as well as Spooky Season, many Long Island and New York City residents flock to pumpkin patches to really get into the spirit of the season. After all, with all of the Fall Car Care Month Service and Parts Specials as well as Blog Posts, your vehicle is ready to take on the roads to pick up some festive decorations to place in front of your Huntington, Northport, or Greenlawn home or to carve with the kids! Here are some of the best places to go pumpkin picking on Long Island, that could put even Stars Hollow to shame! Pumpkin Picking in Suffolk County Those of us in Suffolk County that just attended the Long Island Fall Festival held in Heckscher Park, Huntington this weekend, know that there is no shortage of fun fall events in the Suffolk County area. Here are just a few of the options that Mercedes-Benz or other drivers can make a trip to for some fun. Elwood Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Farm Dix Hills, New York Directions // Website Located just about five minutes down the road from our Huntington located dealership, this farm has corn mazes, pumpkin picking, hayrides and more. One of the most western pumpkin patches on Long Island. F & W Schmitt Farm Melville, New York Directions // Website With their annual Fall Festival running until October 31st, you have plenty of time to enjoy this large farm’s various events such as hayrides, a playground, pumpkin, sunflower, and vegetable picking, various concessions, and even a haunted house and haunted corn trail that comes alive at night for all of your Halloween thrill-seeking needs! Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden Manorville, New York Directions // Website Located in Manorville, Waterdrinker Family Farm has various festivities for all ages to enjoy including pumpkin picking, a jump pad, animals, mini golf, sunflower fields, hayrides on the weekends, and so much more. White Post Farms Melville, New York Directions // Website This children’s farm in Melville, New York, is a fall destination that includes entertainment, hayrides and farm animals, pumpkin picking, and various eats. Brightwaters Farms Bay Shore, New York Directions // Website This farm in Bayshore is a diverse operation with hayrides, tractor rides, animal viewing, concession stands, pony rides, and last but not least, pumpkin picking of course! Woodside Nursery & Garden Center East Patchogue, New York Directions // Website This Garden Center in East Patchogue has a great fall attraction “Octobercation” with a Haunted Tunnel, pumpkin picking, scarecrow making, a dino park exhibit, spooky trail, and much more! Andrew’s Family Farm Wading River, New York Directions // Website Local Wading River Farm with an expansive Fall Harvest. Pumpkin Picking In Nassau County Fall lovers in Nassau County can find a variety of places to get pumpkins to enjoy with their family no matter if you’re from Massapequa, Farmingdale, Westbury, Garden City, or even Rockville Center. Check out these awesome Nassau County Fall Festivity locations! The Dee’s Nursery & Florist Oceanside, New York Directions // Website Garden Center and nursery in Nassau County with a full range of plants and fall activities including their Fall Festival that takes place every weekend. Hick’s Nurseries Westbury, New York Directions // Website Pumpkins, wreaths, arrangements, and more at this adorable Westbury located nursery. With their mascot, Otto the Ghost, children are sure to have a great time! Pumpkin Picking Out East Going out East is usually one of the things most families, friends, couples, and individuals look forward to doing during the Fall time. Pumpkin spice has nothing on the hold that going out east has on Long Islanders! A cider donut though…that’s a bit more reasonable. Bring out the comfy cushions and massage seats in your new 2021 S-Class, because you may be in for a bit of a ride! Harbes Family Farm Mattituck, New York Directions // Website Living on Long Island, most people are most likely no stranger to hearing about Harbes Farm. From apple picking to pumpkin picking, as well as Halloween events, this farm has it all. Fairview Farm Bridgehampton, New York Directions // Website With a corn cannon, corn maze, pumpkin, squash, and gourd galore,  Fairview Farm is a great farm out east to make your fall destination. Gabriel’s Country Farm Jamesport, New York Directions // Website A beautiful farm on the east end of the island with family fun for everyone. Roasted Corn and Fresh Squeezed lemonade are available, so you know you can’t go wrong! Hanks Pumpkintown Water Mill, New York Directions // Website Hank’s Pumpkin Town in Water Mill has eight acres of pumpkins just waiting to be picked by Long Island fall lovers. Not only do they have an expansive pumpkin area, but they also have three interactive mazes, gem mining, duck races, hayrides, and homemade donuts! What could be better?With all of these great farms and attractions around, it’s no wonder why we feel so lucky to live on Long Island! Whether you drive your C 300 sedan to the Elwood Pumpkin Farm, your GLE 350 to Hank’s Pumpkintown with it’s spacious trunk to fit all of those pumpkins, or your new 2022 GLS 450 to the F & W Shmitts Family Farm to take your all of your pals to their #1 Rated Haunted House on Long Island thanks to it’s convenient third-row, we hope that you have a fun time this fall! For more fall time fun recommendations, be sure to check out our Instagram Page @MercedesBenzLINY, where we consistently post fun local events for you and your family to enjoy on Long Island. If you came to our Cars & Coffee Car Show Event earlier this September, you know you can trust us to show you a good time! Thank you to Mercedes-Benz of Henderson for sharing such a great idea on their Instagram Page for us to get inspiration from. Be sure to check them out!

October is Subaru Loves Pets month, and we’re celebrating by giving back to shelter pets in need. Through the end of the month, Subaru is donating $10 to the ASPCA® for every Genuine Subaru Pet-friendly Accessory sold online*! The amount raised will add to the $30+ million donated to animal welfare organizations since the inception of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative. Subaru Loves Pets A core principle of our Subaru Loves Pets initiative is an ongoing commitment to help all pets find their perfect, loving home. We stand by this commitment through a scale of actions; from supporting local pet-adoption efforts to being the ASPCA’s largest corporate donor. Subaru is proud to have donated over $30 million to support the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of more than 250,000 animals. This October, we’re amplifying our love of pets by ramping up helpful initiatives during our annual Subaru Loves Pets month. We’ll continue our long-standing commitment to help shelter dogs—especially those with special needs like the older, deaf, blind, and “different” dogs that we lovingly call the “Underdogs”—get adopted. Subaru and its retailers (like us) will help support over 600 local shelters across the country by donating $100 for every pet adopted during October**. National Make A Dog’s Day Mark your calendars—for the third year in a row, Subaru will celebrate our National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22. This is a day where we encourage all dog lovers to do something extra special for their dogs. This day, combined with Subaru Loves Pets Month efforts, has helped many pets find loving homes—including thousands of incredible Underdogs. Show us a picture of your adventures with your furry friends using #MakeADogsDay on social media. You can follow that hashtag to see what others across the country are doing to honor their pets, too! Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of shelter pets.

The community of St. James was once booming in the early 1900s, drawing in actors, dancers, singers, writers, and politician, especially in the Summer months. As of now, the plan is to restore St. James so its appearance correlates with its bold, rich history. Imagine Lake Avenue embellished with benches, enticing shops, a quaint ice cream shop and a park that would transport you into the past of St. James. With your support and participation, this vision can become a reality. Competition Automotive Group is proud to be a part of this mission. The first annual gala is being held to honor members of our community who have made significant contributions to the mission of St. James, which is to ultimately preserve the rich history and inspire inspiration and knowledge of the arts within our community.This event is being held at Flowerfield, located at 199 Mills Pond Rd, St. James, New York 11780, from 7-11 PM. There will be a cocktail reception at 7 PM and dinner, dancing, and awards at 8 PM. We will also be joined by "The Big Bay Band" 18 piece Swing-Jazz-Pop Band. Expect surprise celebrity guests, raffles, and silent auctions as well. Tickets are available for purchase online for $195 per person, or you can reserve a table of 10 for $1750.We are also proud to announce that our very own Joseph Buzzetta will be honored at this event! In 1969, Buzzetta decided to leave behind racing to pursue the retail automotive business on Long Island. As time passed and the population grew, the company, known as Competition Automotive Group, also grew. Buzzetta and the Competition Automotive Group are extremely proud of this community and are focused on reinvesting in the community. Buzzetta is also a very proud supporter of organizations such as Celebrate St. James Past-Present-Future, St. Charles Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, The LI2Day Breast Cancer Walk, Smithtown Children's Foundation, Paws of War, as well as several other organizations. Competition Automotive Group takes pride in our dealerships and in our relationships with our loyal customers. Find your next car within the Competition Auto Group, whether it be a brand new Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, INFINITI, or BMW, our incredible team will gladly assist you in finding the perfect car to suit you and your personal driving habits. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have, or to speak with one of our Sales Consultants.

Join the Competition Automotive Group and WMHO in celebration of 80 years of community service. We at Competition Auto Group, are proud to sponsor this event and support the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO). Click below to learn more about the Summer Concerts on the Green, featuring live music that the whole family can enjoy!   Who doesn't love music? Music is a great way to celebrate, convey a message, or bring you back to a certain time period. Join us from 7 pm to 9 pm on the Stony Brook Village Green on the lawn in front of the Post Office. Bring a blanket and some chairs for your friends and family. Food will be available for purchase as well.   Before heading to one of these concerts, stop into any of our Competition Auto Group dealerships, located on Middle Country Road in Smithtown, New York to take a look at our brand new inventory. Our astounding team will gladly assist you in finding the perfect car to suit your personal driving habits. Contact us at any of our dealerships to schedule a test drive or to speak with a Sales Consultant today.

BMW is set to host a Procar Revival of a memorable racing vehicle this coming July. This limited edition supercar is the legendary BMW M1. Click here to read more about this event! On the first weekend of July in Germany, 14 BMW M1 racing cars will lap the Norisring course in Germany during a weekend of the German DTM touring-car championship series. This is a rare moment to witness these spectacular mid-engined supercars as they were at this very track 39 years ago. It's also a stark reminder of how badly the M1 failed to ignite the racing circuit. There is so much history behind this legendary BMW M1 Procar that so many love. Click here to learn more about all the greatest highlights from DTM. If you're interested in purchasing a new BMW model, stop into our Competition BMW showroom at 599 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780, to see a model in person. Whether you're interested in something brand new, or something pre-owned, our team can help to find the perfect vehicle for you! Contact us today at 631-265-2208 to learn more about our vehicle specials and schedule your test drive.

At Competition BMW, we have just gotten in a beautiful M850xi in Carbon Black Metallic with Fiona Red/Black Extended Merin! (Pictured below) This stunning M850 is a fully loaded convertible equipped with Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, Surround-view with a 3D view, rear view camera, wireless charging, and so much more! Call us today at (631) 265-2208 for more information and to schedule a test drive today or visit us at 599 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780. Located just 1.6 miles away from the Smith Haven Mall!

Come join Competition BMW of Smithtown and The Marty Lyons Foundation hosts their 34th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic with, the man of the year, John Nitti! (Vice President of sales and marketing and also The LandTek Group Board Member - MLF). This event will be held on Monday, July 8th at the Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY 11735. Enjoy the beautiful Red and Blue courses while you raise funds to make a child's wish come true! "Imagine being on top of the world, and in a period of seven days, you are forced to see the frailty, the unfairness, and the wonder of life. I decided to use my name and my God-given talent to make a difference in the lives of terminally-ill children". -Marty Lyons Within one week in March 1982, Marty Lyons, a defensive lineman for the New York Jets for 12 years, was faced with three life-altering challenges: as a son - the death of his father; as a big brother - the loss of Keith to leukemia; and as a father - the birth of his first son. True to his words, and with the encouragement and support of family and friends, in December of 1982 Marty established a foundation dedicated to granting wishes to children (ages 3 to 17) with a life-threatening or terminal illness. The philosophy behind his mission was that by promoting hope and inspiration in a sick child, they will find the courage and strength to fight their illness. What was perceived as impossible could become possible! For the past 37 years, The Marty Lyons Foundation has granted over 7,600 wishes to their wish children through their original First Wish Program and will consider a second wish to a deserving child through their unique Second Wish Program. They are proud to have 10 Chapters covering 13 states! The schedule for the 34th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic will be as followed below: 11:30 - 1:30 ~ Registration and Brunch 1:30 ~ Shotgun Start 5:30 ~ Cocktails and Dinner Following Dinner - Awards and Raffle Open all day ~ Silent Auction Dress Code: Proper attire is required at all times. (No cargo pants. Spikeless shoes are mandatory. Dinner dress is casual). For more information, you can visit martylyonsfoundation.org or contact Jeanne Ellis at jellis@martylyonsfoundation.org At Competition BMW of Smithtown, we strive to provide the best for our client's whether you come to visit us to pick out your new car or to get your car serviced. Call or visit us today for any other questions you may have! 599 Middle Country Rd. Smithtown NY, 11780 (631) 265-2208