Two superhero thumbs up for the Audi R8 at Carousel Audi of Iowa City.

Do you ever dream of fighting crime and saving the world like a superhero? Sure, that would be a Stark contrast to your normal life but then again, so is the Audi R8.  The only difference being, the Audi R8 is within your grasp and so too are all of the heart-pounding, pupil-dilating moments behind the wheel.  We guarantee you’ve never experienced anything like this and although you might not be able to save the world like Iron Man, you can at least feel what is was like on the way to the battle.

So, stop out to Carousel Audi of Iowa City to try on your new suit of armor and take it for a spin!

 

Coming soon to Iowa City, the game-changing Mercedes-Benz CLA

Coming this fall to Carousel Motors in Iowa City is the much anticipated Mercedes-Benz CLA. Looking to push the envelope in its entry level category, the German automaker has created the smaller, sexier and more sophisticated CLA sedan.  With its athletic and aggressive design, the stylish CLA sedan promises to seduce younger car buyers which is the goal of Mercedes-Benz.  As if the bold new design isn’t enough, the CLA sedan starts at a jaw-dropping $29,900

This September, set your soul free and stop into Carousel Motors of Iowa City.

Carousel Volkswagen Iowa City gives college graduates another reason to celebrate!!!

Welcome to the working world, college graduates, from everyone at Carousel Volkswagen. Some will welcome you to the “real world” as if busting your buns in college was a fake endeavor but not us. There is nothing more real than staying up too late yet making it to class on time. Living on pop tarts, ramen noodles and hot pockets is about as real as you can get. In honor of your hard work and dietary sacrifices, Carousel Volkswagen is proud to offer an amazing college discount program for recent or soon-to-be college graduates.

If you have graduated in the last 24 months or will in the next six months with a full-time job or a have a written commitment from a future employer, you’re on your way to qualifying. Here is how it works:

• When you buy or lease through Volkswagen Credit, VW will make your first month’s payment— up to $800!
• If you lease, there’s no security deposit.
• No credit history required (but if you have existing credit, it must be in good standing).
• Great rates even if you have no credit.
• No co-signer required.

Cue the celebration, pass the hot pockets and get down to Carousel Volkswagen to test drive a new or certified pre-owned Volkswagen.  Let us help your first morning commute be an “unreal” experience.

Carousel Motors Sponsors the NAMI Walk of Johnson County

Carousel Motors is proud to support the NAMI Walk of Johnson County, the signature walkathon event of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This year, the event is being held in Iowa City at City Park on Saturday, April 27, 2013. NAMI is the largest and most successful mental illness awareness event in America!

NAMI is the largest education, support, and advocacy organization that serve the needs of those who are touched by mental illness.  This includes persons with mental illness, their families, friends, employers, the law enforcement community and policy makers.

The goals of the NAMI Walk is to fight the stigma that surrounds mental illness, to build awareness of the mental health system, and to raise funds for NAMI so that it can continue its mission. Please join us for the walk or donate to support this great event.  For additional information please visit: http://namiwalks.nami.org/Kandy68

11 Time Winner of the Magna Society Award!

Audi has recognized its top performing dealerships throughout 2012, a year that saw record-breaking sales, and Carousel Motors has been honored with the Magna Society Award. For the 11^th year in a row, Carousel Motors has received this high honor more than any other dealership in North America!  The Magna Society program honors the best of the best among all U.S. Audi dealerships based on customer satisfaction, business objectives, and the progressive Audi culture.

“At Audi, we are constantly improving the customer experience each time a consumer interacts with our premium brand,” said Mark Del Rosso, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Audi of America. “With the annual Magna Society awards, Audi celebrates U.S. dealers who have advanced their goals while maintaining a thriving business model.”

At Carousel Motors, we are very proud of this award and take pride in serving the Eastern Iowa region. Customer satisfaction is a top priority and we strive to exceed your expectation with each visit.

Volkswagen Golf Wins Car of the Year 2013!

Gathering more than twice as many votes than the second place winner, the 7^th generation of the Volkswagen Golf is off to a great start this year winning the European Car of the Year award. This very prestigious and coveted honor comes from 58 judges from 22 different countries making this car very diverse across Europe. In the last 38 years the Golf has finished in the top three slots proving that the overall balance, safety, fuel efficiency, and comfort are what consumers are after.   Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen AG, states: “That’s a superb result, and we are very proud of it. This most significant European award is the perfect final touch to the list of prizes we’ve already won. Over 29 million customers have made the Golf into the icon that it is. The Golf will continue this success story.”

The all-new Golf is expected to hit US markets early next year. Volkswagen said Golf models headed to the U.S. market will be built at the same Puebla, Mexico, plant that currently builds the Jetta and Beetle for the U.S. market. To view current Volkswagen inventory, click here!

Carousel Motors and Carousel Nissan Present Checks to Mercy and St Lukes for Mammogram Fund

Last November, Carousel Motors and Carousel Nissan committed to donating $10,000 to Bras for the Cause to be used for mammograms for women uninsured or under-insured in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area. They partnered with St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids and Mercy Hospital in Iowa City to set up these funds. Early in 2013, Bill Williamson of Carousel Motors and Ken Williamson Jr of Carousel Nissan were able to present checks to these hospitals totaling $11,789.04 ($10,000 from the dealerships and $1,789.04 of donations). The previous year, Carousel Motors and Carousel Nissan, donated $8,300, for a total of $20,089.04 funded for the free mammogram funds. You may inquire at these hospitals for the Carousel Auto Group Mammogram Fund.

The fund was set up in honor and memory of Kelley Lind, the daughter of General Manager, Pat Lind. Kelley passed in October of 2012 from breast cancer at the young age of 33.

Representing Mercy at the check presentation:
Tanner Goodrich, Administrative Director of Oncology Services; Heidi Berns, Administrative Director of Radiology; Margaret N Reese, President of Mercy Hospital Foundation. Photographed with Bill Williamson of Carousel Motors and Ken Williamson Jr of Carousel Nissan.

Representing St. Lukes at the check presentation was:
Mary Klinger, Vice President of Development;  Kimberely Ivester, Director of Cancer Care; Kristi Thomson, Manager of Breast and Bone Health. Photographed with Bill Williamson of Carousel Motors and Ken Williamson Jr of Carousel Nissan.

Behind the Scenes: New Die Hard Movie Crashes 132 Cars

Director John Moore states that there were 132 cars that could never be used again and another 518 that would require quite a bit of work after the filming of the new Die Hard movie that is hitting theaters now. The Majority of the 132 cars that were destroyed were centered on one epic chase scene costing a whopping $11 million dollars. Not only were there some nice cars involved but there happen to be quite a few very nice Mercedes-Benz, most of them donated. Watch the Mercedes-Benz clip below featuring interviews with the director, stunt coordinators, and film team.

Bravery and Confidence

As millions of us tuned in for the big game and all its snack foods and half-time pyrotechnics, just as many people tuned into to the premier line up of million-dollar commercials.

This 60-second ad by Audi starts off with a deep, dismal sigh. A teenage boy is about to attend his high school prom alone. Embarrassed at the thought of going alone and the mocking from his little sister, this teenage boy reluctantly leaves with his head hung low, until… his father throws him the keys to his silver Audi S6.

Things start to turn around once the teenager catches those keys. With the roar of the S6, and the flash if the sleek head lights, a different tone sets in. A subtle smile and thumping bass lets you know he is in for a wild ride. His rebel attitude sinks in as he pulls up to the prom and parks in the principals assigned parking spot.

He walks into the party with lights flashing and the crowd dancing, then plows through to the middle of the floor to find the prom queen. He spins her around; the music comes to a stop, and gives her a heated kiss. The prom king sees this and comes after him.

The scene cuts to the teenage boy back in the Audi S6 with a shiner on his left eye and a huge smile. From the second he had the Audi S6 keys in his hands he became more and more confident. He turns what would have been a dreary night into something he will always remember. With almost 8 million views on YouTube, the Audi S6 Super Bowl commercial is a top performer this year. For more information on Audi’s for sale in Eastern Iowa, click here.