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Hyundai expands Sonata Line-up with Turbo and Hybrid options

2010-04-21T02:39:00.000-07:00

Gettel Hyundai, leading Hyundai dealer near St. Petersburg, Florida, announces updates on the new additions to the Hyundai Sonata line-up.

The new and improved 2011 Hyundai Sonata mid-sized sedan was already a very attractive and reasonably priced option for customers looking for luxury family sedans. Hyundai has gone ahead with plans to make the vehicle even more attractive to other niche groups through the introduction of two additional drivetrains.

The first option will interest buyers looking for a high-performance sedan. Hyundai’s version is powered by a 2.0 liter, four-cylinder engine which is expected to produce around 250 horsepower following the installation of a turbocharger. The motor will increase the horsepower of the Sonata to a much higher level than its base engine but will still maintain good fuel mileage, estimated to be in the range of 35 miles per gallon.

The second option is for those buyers seeking to go green with an eco-friendly and fuel efficient hybrid vehicle. Hyundai Sonata buyers can opt for a hybrid that makes use of a four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and lithium-ion batteries to help reduce the vehicle’s fuel consumption even further with very low emissions.

Contact Gettel Hyundai, serving the St. Petersburg, Orlando, Gainesville and Sarasota areas, to learn more about the new additions to the Sonata line-up. Visit their online showroom to view their entire inventory of new and used cars. Also, be sure to check out their online specials or schedule a service appointment today!

Hyundai to pressure the competition with the Tucson and Equus

2009-11-09T20:25:00.000-08:00

After the launch of Genesis sedan, which tasted success even at a time when most of the carmakers felt the pinch of recession, Hyundai gears up to fire two fresh, new models. This time Hyundai tests the waters in the luxury segment with two higher-quality vehicles - the Hyundai Equus and Hyundai Tucson.

With an expected price tag between $50,000 and $60,000, the Equus will undercut its competition by thousands of dollars and give its competitors a run for their money. Gettel Hyundai, the leading Hyundai dealership in Sarasota near Bradenton is keen to welcome the new Equus which is due to make its debut next summer or fall following 2010. The Hyundai Tucson is already on the way to make its mark in the compact crossover segment.

Equus, the new luxury four-door sedan from Hyundai will be bigger than the Genesis sedan and will directly take on Lexus LS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and the like in the US auto market. Hyundai assures that the luxury sedan's ride and handling will definitely match the competitors with adaptive cruise control, and a new 5.0-liter direct injection version of the Tau V-8, which will drive the rear wheels through a new eight-speed automatic transmission.

The 2011-model-year replacement for the Tucson will be the upgraded ix35 (the Tucson's European market name) which gives more focus on new design. Both the models are likely to get new names when they hit the US shores.

Visit Gettel Hyundai's online dealership to request more information about these two new models or to explore current models for the 2010 year. You can also schedule a service appointment, tour the new and used inventory and value your trade-in.

Hyundai adds sat-nav system to 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

2009-11-05T22:18:00.000-08:00

Lately Hyundai is obsessed with redesign and upgrades to boost the functionality and reliability of its models. This is quite evident in the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe which has received new additions in the form of a satellite navigation system and a new multi-gauge information display screen for the mid-2010 model year. Gettel Hyundai, the prime Hyundai dealer in Sarasota, appreciates Hyundai's commitment to provide high-end technology to its consumers and is sure that the new system will offer higher level functions that will make for a comfortable, quality ride.

Offered as part of the technology package, the new navigation system provides new features such as Bluetooth streaming audio capability. This easy-to-use unit can be controlled via 6.5-inch WVGA touch screen or voice-activation by headliner-mounted microphone.

In addition to that, the sat-nav system is equipped with AD2P technology, which allows you to stream music from any Bluetooth-equipped MP3 player or phone without having to plug in. The new system can also detect traffic on the current route, offer a detour and then reroute if the driver chooses.

The new multi-gauge information display features a high resolution clock, instantaneous fuel economy and torque readouts and will be very useful with the turbocharged four-cylinder model. Gettel Hyundai is proud to offer the well-equipped 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe in its wide inventory of new and pre-owned Hyundai models is confident that new sat-nav mounted model will be the new rage among the car buyers.

Gettel Automotive Family of Dealerships' Sponsorships/Community Involvement 2008 & 2009 (YTD)

2009-10-12T07:28:00.001-07:00

Gettel Nissan is the lead sponsor for the 2009 Hispanic-Latino Festival (Oct. 3)
Gettel Hyundai is the Lead Sponsor for the 1st Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 30, 31, 2009)
Since January 2009 more than 25 non-profit and for-profit companies and organizations have taken advantage of Gettel Acura's offer to use our state-of-the art Community Room to host off-site meetings for free to save money during these difficult economic times.
Gettel Acura served as presenting sponsor for the 13th Annual Meadows Cup golf tournament (2009). The event raised close to $40,000 for Easer Seals Southwest Florida.
In December the Sarasota-Manatee area dealerships hosted Manatee Operation Troops Support (MOTS) events the enabled people from the community to send messages of hope, holiday greetings and care packages specifically to men and woman from the Sarasota-Manatee area who are stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
For the third year in a row, Gettel Nissan served as the presenting sponsor for Giving Hunger the Blues, which brought together more than 9,000 people and raised close to $100,000 for the All Faiths Food Bank (2009).
Gettel Acura hosted and co-sponsored the 2009 Men's Health Forum.
Gettel Acura served as presenting sponsor for two Sarasota Orchestra concert series (2008-09).
Gettel Nissan served as presenting sponsor for the 2009 USTA Senior Father & Son Clay Court Tennis Championship, and has agreed to serve as presenting sponsor in 2010.
Gettel Nissan was presenting sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters' "Hill Harper Mentoring Day" event, a daylong series of presentations and book signings geared to adults and youngsters, featuring author and CSI-New York actor Hill Harper addressing the importance of mentoring in building strong communities.
Gettel Nissan was a sponsor of the 2008 "Make A Difference" community cleanup day.
Gettel Toyota was a major sponsor for Take Stock in Children of Manatee County first 10K Run/Walk, which raised more than $40,000 for college scholarships - that $40,000 is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Florida Pre-Paid College fund.
Gettel Hyundai served as presenting sponsor for the 2008 Meadows Cup.
Gettel Acura was a major sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2008 Sports Legends weekend.
Gettel Nissan hosted and sponsored the Latin Chamber of Commerce April (2009) networking event.
Gettel Nissan hosted and sponsored the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce June (2009) Power Lunch Networking event.
Gettel Toyota hosted and sponsored the Manatee Chamber of Commerce July (2009) Business After Hours networking event.
Gettel Nissan sponsored and hosted the first Black Business & Professional Network and Latin Chamber of Commerce joint networking event (2008).
Gettel Acura hosted the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Trustee Holiday Party (Dec. 2008).
Gettel Hyundai purchased more than 5,500 tickets to a Sarasota Reds game at Ed Smith Stadium in August 2008, inviting the community to come to the game for free as our way of saying thank you to the community for its support. This resulted in the largest ever crowd – 6,995 people – in attendance at a Sarasota Reds game at the stadium.

Hyundai - very much a part of US!

2009-09-30T07:50:00.000-07:00

The world's fourth largest automaker, Hyundai, may be a Korean brand but feels completely at home in the United States. Hyundai considers the US very much it's home, and has invested more than $1 billion in North America! The Hyundai plant in Alabama is one of the world's most advanced auto manufacturing facilities.

And it is in that state-of-the-art plant in Alabama that the Hyundai Sonata and the Hyundai Santa Fe are being built, exclusively for the American market! Sweet home Alabama!

Automobiles apart, Hyundai Motor USA and its dealers believe that all corporations have the moral responsibility of caring for the individuals who form our national community. The "Hope on Wheels" program, which is a Hyundai initiative benefits pediatric cancer institutions throughout the U.S. Hyundai also involves itself in charities - For several years, Hyundai has partnered with Montel Williams and Oprah to reach those individuals facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Gettel Hyundai, as the premier Hyundai dealer in the Sarasota area, shares Hyundai's vision to have a better national community while continuing to manufacture world-class cars that give impeccable performance and are incomparable in class, luxury and style.

Gettel Among Top Companies in 2009

2009-08-18T23:49:00.000-07:00

Gettel Automotive Group, a leading automotive dealership group in Florida, has been ranked among the Top Companies in 2009 by the Biz941 magazine. The new recognition is indeed a feather in the cap of the Gettel Automotive Group, which has already made a name for itself as a reliable automobile dealership group and has further boosted its commitment to serve customers better.

Despite the ups and downs in the economy, Gettel, with six dealerships and more than 375 employees, sustains success while at the same time providing best prices and service to their clientele as always. The market is changing everyday and as a top-grossing company, Gettel has taken staying ahead as a challenge. The company plans to expand by spending more than $30 million to open new dealerships and renovate old ones.

According to Biz941, in addition to sponsoring events like Giving Hunger the Blues, the Hispanic-Latino Festival and more, Gettel contributes to an array of local charities, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Take Stock in Children and the Sarasota Orchestra, as well as providing other free services to more than 20 local nonprofits.

Gettel Automotive Group was founded by Jim Gettel in 1991 with the idea of creating a family owned and operated business. Today, the Gettel Group sells and services six different automotive brands including Toyota, Kia, Nissan, Scion, Hyundai and Acura. Gettel has also invested money into its business and the community through various community events and grassroots marketing, and has taken this period as an opportunity.

Gettel Automotive Family of Dealerships Sponsorships/Community Involvement

2009-08-04T04:37:00.001-07:00

For the third year in a row, Gettel Nissan served as presenting sponsor for Giving Hunger the Blues, which brought together more than 9,000 people and raised close to $100,000 for the All Faiths Food Bank.

Gettel Nissan served as presenting sponsor for the USTA Senior Father & Son Clay Court Tennis Championship, and has agreed to serve as presenting sponsor in 2010.

Gettel Nissan is the presenting sponsor for the 2009 Hispanic-Latino Festival in Oct. 2009.

Gettel Nissan sponsored the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce's June Power Lunch Networking event.

Gettel Nissan sponsored and hosted the first Black Business & Professional Network and Latin Chamber of Commerce joint networking event.

Gettel Nissan was presenting sponsor for Big Brothers' Big Sisters' "Hill Harper - Mentoring Awareness Day" event.

Gettel Nissan was presenting sponsor for the "Make A Difference" community cleanup day.

Gettel Toyota was a major sponsor for Take Stock in Children of Manatee's first 10K Run/Walk, which raised more than $40,000 for college scholarships - that $40,000 is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Florida Pre-Paid College fund.

Gettel Acura served as presenting sponsor for the 13th Annual Meadows Cup golf tournament. The event raised close to $40,000 for Easer Seals Southwest Florida.

Gettel Hyundai served as presenting sponsor for the 2008 Meadows Cup.

Gettel Acura was a major sponsor for Big Brothers Big Sisters' 2008 Sports Legends weekend.

Gettel Acura hosted the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Trustee Holiday Party.

Gettel Acura served as presenting sponsor for two Sarasota Orchestra (formerly Florida West Coast Symphony) concert series.

Gettel Acura hosted and co-sponsored the 2009 Men's Health Forum.

Since January 2009 more than 20 non-profit and for-profit companies and organizations have taken advantage of Gettel Acura's offer to use our state-of-the art Community Room to host off-site meetings for free to save them money during these difficult economic times.

Gettel Hyundai purchased more than 5,500 tickets to a Sarasota Reds game at Ed Smith Stadium in August 2008, inviting the community to come to the game for free as our way of saying thank you to the community for its support. This resulted in the largest ever crowd - 6,995 people - in attendance at a Sarasota Reds game at the stadium.

In December all five of the dealerships hosted Manatee Operation Troops Support (MOTS) events the enabled people from the community to send messages of hope, holiday greetings and care packages specifically to men and woman from the Sarasota-Manatee area who are stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Fitness tips for your Hyundai

2009-07-30T10:10:00.000-07:00

Don't you agree that it is equally vital for your Hyundai that you love so much, to stay in shape?
Fitness training, to a human body is a process that focuses on individual parts. The shoulders, the legs, the back, the abs, the triceps, the biceps, the chest....each one has its own fitness regime. Like wise, your car too is but a unit built by several individual components, each of which need individual care.
Lets take a look at what's best for some of the different components of your car, to consistently give you uncompromised performance.

Engine Oil and Filter: Engine oil and filters tend to collect certain contaminants, which, if not removed for a long time, will lead to the oil additives breaking down, thus resulting in over heating. This increases the engine's wear and tear rate. Hence, get the oil checked regularly and change the oil every 3000 miles or every 3 months. Remember to get the oil filter replaced after every oil change.

Engine Coolant: The coolant comprises chemicals that prevent corrosion. When these chemicals (Silicates, Phosphates or Borates) are used up over time, the metals present inside the engine and the radiator succumb to corrosion, which leads to expensive repairs. It's advisable to get the engine coolant replaced every 2 years, or after 25,000 miles.

Timing and Drive belts: The belts will wear out after long periods of time. It is recommended they are replaced after every 37,000 miles.
Other parts, such as the Air Filter, Brake Fluid, Automatic Transmission Fluid, Tires, Spark Plugs and Wires etc also have their own maintenance standards, which may tend to make you assume “This is so mighty expensive!”.

What matters to us, here at Gettel Hyundai is your car shouldn't be a cause of worry. We encourage you to take utmost care of your vehicle, so that you get the best from your investment. Hence, we keep offering you a number of Hyundai service specials that promise to help your Hyundai stay fit, without burning a hole in your pocket.

Are you passionate about your Hyundai? Repairs or maintenance, are you aware of what is needed to keep your Hyundai alive and kicking and roaring? Do share your views with us and other readers about driving healthier Hyundais.