CAG Newsletter | Edition 4 – June 2024

 

 






Competition Auto Group Celebrates Women in the Auto Industry

Competition Auto Group takes immense pride in honoring women in the automotive industry, not just during March’s Women’s History Month, but throughout the entire year! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to TBR News Media for shining a spotlight on Nancy Buzzetta, our fabulous female staff, and many other remarkable Long Island business women consistently excelling in their automotive careers. Find the complete article here!









Drive Electric
This March, Mercedes-Benz of Huntington had the honor of being a part of this year’s Long Island Drive Electric Event 🤭⚡️! We were so excited to show off what the Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles have to offer by taking participants on test-drives and sharing information 🙌!



MBH Anniversaries
Our Mercedes-Benz of Huntington dealership had some incredible Employee Anniversaries in their Service and Parts division this past April 🥹! Jon Gabel, Ron Kraham, Sam Exantus, and Dennis Fagan, have over 75 years combined with Mercedes-Benz of Huntington 🌟! Let’s give this incredible group a round of applause! We are so grateful to have you on the #MBHuntingtonFamily team 🥳.

Waterfront Festival
Mercedes-Benz of Huntington had the incredible chance to have a section at the 2024 Huntington Waterfront Festival 🌊🫶! It was wonderful to help spread awareness on safe boating, while grooving to some live music, visiting the craft vendors, and seeing the Huntington community 🥰!!



Subaru Open Shop Night

What a blast our second-ever Subaru Open Shop Night was on January 17th, 2024! Extending huge appreciation to everyone who joined us, we always have a blast hanging out with our local community! We’d love to extend a special shoutout to Empanadas and More, a local Nesconset Colombian restaurant, for keeping us fueled up with fun and with hundreds of their delicious empanadas – they disappeared in no time and everyone was beyond complimentary! A massive congratulations to our Subaru raffle winners, recipients of official Subaru of America backpacks fully-stocked with OEM Subaru accessories! To see a more in-depth recap of all the fun, check out our Facebook album.

Subaru Cars and Coffee

Thank you endlessly to all of our friends and family who took the time to join us for our second-ever Competition Subaru Cars & Coffee in Smithtown, New York on April 14th, 2024. This year’s philanthropic event was an even bigger hit than our first-ever event on May 7th, 2023. As we continue hosting at our Saint James dealership year after year, we’re wordlessly grateful to our amazing #CompetitionSubaruFamily for their repeated loyalty and attendance. Our dealership was buzzing with Subaru passion and the atmosphere was unbeatable with perfect weather, delicious bagels, and engaging conversations. See the picture-perfect day in all its entirety on Facebook!

Competition Subaru Joins Diana’s Search for a Kidney

Competition Subaru of Smithtown was overflowing with pride as we continuously and resiliently stood behind Diana, our incredible Customer Care Advocate, in her heartfelt quest to find a kidney for her precious daughter. Shared across socials, we were flooded with emotion as our dealership and Long Island community came together with unwavering support. With a visit from News 12 Long Island to our Saint James dealership, an interview with Diana and a respectful news story shared from News 12 airing all over Long Island, Competition Subaru was indescribably grateful for News 12 for joining forces with us to spread grand-scale awareness for Diana and her resilient daughter. For more information in regards to Diana’s donation quest, check out News 12’s article, Diana’s GoFund Me, and Competition Subaru’s social outlets.



MBS March Mania Event

Thank you so much to everyone who came by our Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown March Mania event on March 23rd, 2024! We hope everyone enjoyed delicious pastries and had a baller time with our informative Sales Staff! Our St. James’ showroom was decorated fabulously with basket-themed decor as far as the eye can see! Our lovely local community loved shooting some hoops, winning exciting prizes, and loved to peruse our perfectly-specced Mercedes-Benz from our substantial line-up. Congratulations again to the 20 new owners who took home a winner that day, wishing you a slam-dunk of a journey! See all of the amazing memories here!



New General Manager Mark Brings Employee Appreciation Events- Ice Cream Day, Pizza Day, Sandwich Day!

As we welcome our new General Manager, Mark Hersh, to the #MBofSmithtownFamily, he has joined in seamlessly with the entire team, not only bringing with him his extensive knowledge in the industry, but some incredible Employee Appreciation Events as well! Starting with an ice cream truck on a hot and sunny day, a pizza lunch, and a delicious deli sandwich day, our staff has been enjoying some summertime fun!



Competition BMW GKL Blitz Event

As Competition BMW continues to host our free-to-the-public events, we would love to extend our gratitude to the esteemed members of our local BMW community for their participation in our springtime event on Saturday, March 16th. Thank you to everyone who joined us in an afternoon filled with delightful moments, raffles, giveaways, and our impressive array of BMW vehicles. As we joined the cherry blossoms and delicious hors d’oeuvres, we were unbelievably excited to not only showcase beautiful BMWs that were ready for immediate acquisition, but also to extend each attendee with a fun and fortunate experience akin to our own enjoyable time! To all of our new BMW owners, we are so thrilled to extend heartfelt congratulations!

The 2023 BMW M2 With Redesigned Face

The previous version of the orangey BMW M2 squares up against the striking, redesigned 2023 BMW M2 in Toronto Red. What are your thoughts on the fresh look of this well-known, speedy BMW M vehicle?

The BMW XM Label Red

Following the debut of the eco-friendly BMW XM in Q1 2023, BMW M released the BMW XM Label Red, one of the most powerful BMWs ever built, during Q1 of 2024. Extremely limited in production, the BMW XM Label Red only has 500 units globally produced. Blazing fast, the BMW XM Label Red boasts over 735 horsepower and has 735 lb-ft of torque. The BMW XM Label Red, featured globally in BMW Individual Frozen Carbon Black Metallic, is also available in over 50 BMW Individual paint finishes, including Brooklyn Grey Metallic and its exclusive 22” M wheels spin with ravishing red accents. With a vibrant selection of paint hues and customization options, our #CompetitionBMWFam can create their ideal driving experience and drive joyously with this swift eco-friendly SUV for many zero-emission miles!

Competition BMW Cars and Coffee

Competition BMW of Smithtown held their second ever annual Cars and Coffee event this May! Our lot was full of all makes and models, with bagels, fresh coffee, music, and even an ice cream truck for car enthusiasts of all kinds to enjoy! We had such a great time seeing our community from all over the island at our dealership enjoying a wonderful Sunday together.



INFINITI Redesigns INFINITI QX80 at The NYIAS
There have been really gargantuan updates and redesigned for Competition INFINITI’s grandiose flagship SUV, the stunning INFINITI QX80! Showcased at the New York International Auto Show, every detail of the newest 2025 INFINITI QX80 has been carefully crafted to elevate your driving experience. Highly-anticipated, the latest redesign to the INFINITI QX80 SUV is set to impress with its eye-catching exterior, bold designs, luxurious features, and powerful performance. The 2025 flagship SUV from INFINITI ensures style, comfort and peace of mind, no matter where you’re headed! Mark your calendars for the summer of 2024 and get ready to experience INFINITI’s newest, biggest exhibition in luxury and performance!



New Arrival 2024 CLE Coupe

The all-new redesigned 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is here at our Mercedes-Benz dealerships and we are so stoked! The CLE Coupe is the perfect mix of the outgoing C-Class Coupe, and E-Class Coupe, all put together in one amazing package. The sporty exterior perfectly matches the beautiful interior complete with the newest Mercedes-Benz touchscreen infotainment system, and Panoramic Moonroof. Complete with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, this coupe is perfect for any Long Island driver looking to hit the road with the world at their fingertips. Come on down to our dealerships and take it for a test drive today!

New Arrival 2024 E-Class

Also joining the new additions at our Mercedes-Benz dealers is the newly redesigned 2024 E-Class! The new grille gives this Mercedes-Benz a modern and sporty look without compromising on luxury. The interior is spacious and comfortable and has any feature you would want in a vehicle with the large Superscreen inspired by Hyperscreen found in Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles. Come on down and check out this beauty at Mercedes-Benz of Huntington and Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown!

New Arrival 2024 XM Label Red

New to Competition BMW of Smithtown, the BMW XM Label Red is a high-performance variant of the BMW XM SUV, featuring a hybrid powertrain with a powerful V8 engine and an electric motor for enhanced horsepower and torque. It boasts unique styling elements like red accents and exclusive color options, along with advanced technology in infotainment, driver assistance, and connectivity. The interior is luxurious, offering premium materials, comfort-focused features, and a top-tier sound system, catering to those seeking a blend of luxury and performance.

New Arrival 2024 Subaru BRZ tS 

Competition Subaru was beyond ecstatic to welcome the exciting global debut of the 2024 Subaru BRZ TS into our showroom! One of only 500 units, this limited edition Subaru BRZ, named the Subaru BRZ tS, tS meaning “tuned by STi”, was produced to showcase its aerodynamic design and rally-inspired, powerful performance. Its sleek, sporty exterior and STI-accented interior guarantees an exhilarating driving experience with its new Gold Brembo Brake Calipers, improved handling, gloss black side mirrors and shark fin, an STI-badged start/stop button and digital dashboard with an exclusive STI themed start-up animation. Fun fact! The Subaru BRZ tS is the first manual Subaru to have the Subaru EyeSight Driver Assistance as standard. Excitedly, this dark horse’s new owner brought this impressive Subaru BRZ tS to our Competition Subaru Cars & Coffee on April 14th and we are so excited for them to continuously enjoy their heart-racing coupe!

New Arrival 2024 Subaru WRX TR 

This April, Competition Subaru, James Buzzetta, our General Manager, and Justin Stein, our Sales Manager, came together to unveil the 2024 Subaru WRX TR to our dedicated enthusiasts via our YouTube channel!

 

This exclusive model from Subaru of America is loaded with distinctive, exclusive elements, features and accessories and comes with a beyond exhilarating driving performance.Subaru’s Eyesight Technology can also be found within the Subaru WRX TR, a first for all manual Subaru vehicles!

Climb inside to find eye-catching Recaro Bolster seats. The soft suede contrasting on the seats can be found spanning across the dashboard and doors, showcasing Subaru of America’s consideration and attention to detail. The never-before-installed tire imprinted floor mats emphasize the rally-spirit of the Subaru WRX TR, showing and telling that this was crafted by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Emphasizing its racing legacy, owners will enjoy more headroom, perfect for your safety helmet or taller passengers!

Lead the charge with confidence and partake in countless joyrides with the newly-standard Harman/Kardon speaker system! With the echoing rumble of its standard OEM STI Exhaust to accompany you mile after mile, all that’s left is to savor the journey and flourish in the driving experience as unique as you are!



Mercedes-Benz of Huntington’s Cars and Coffee Event 2024 

SAVE THE DATE 🔥 Its our favorite day of the year 🥳! Mercedes-Benz of Huntington’s Cars and Coffee is BACK for 2024! More details to come soon, so keep your eyes on our social media for more information 🌟!

Competition Subaru of Smithtown Motorsports Car Show Event 2024 

Get ready for our annual exhilarating event at Competition Subaru of Smithtown! We are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated Competition Subaru Motorsports Car Show Event, happening on August 11th, 2024. Join us from 10am-4pm where Subaru legend Bucky Lasek will return again this year to meet fans, sign #subiemerch and parts and riff passionately about all things Subaru!

Prepare to be dazzled by a showcase of spectacular local vehicles, from classic Subarus to the latest models as well as astounding off-brand beauties! Come hungry, indulge in delicious food from Terry and Yaki while mingling with fellow fans and enjoying the vibrant, lively atmosphere.

The highlight of your summer, keep an eye out for more details as we unveil more exciting updates leading up to the event. Mark your calendars and get to waxing, we can’t wait to see you there!







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