Happy Father's Day From the Grubbs Infiniti Family to Yours

Father's Day is coming up this weekend and the Dad's among us at Grubbs Infiniti are looking forward to spending the day with our families on this special day.  It might sound cliche but we like to think of our employee's families and our customers as our extended family.   So from our family at Grubbs Infiniti to the Dad's out there - Happy Father's Day!

Father's Day Gift Suggestions by Jayita, Gaea  News Network

Father’s Day is a day to honor our dearest dad. Like Mother- Daughter  relationship, Father- Daughter relationship is also very precious.  Father’s love, affection and care is what we need in every spheres of  life. Many times his hard work and sacrifice for family remains  unnoticed by us. This is the occasion to show our respect and gratitude  to our father for all his love and support.

Father’s Day is generally celebrated on third Sunday of June in  countries like US, UK, Canada, India. Whereas in Australia and New  Zealand Father’s Day is observed on the first Sunday in September.  Father’s Day 2010 will be celebrated on June 20 and September 5  respectively in different countries.

Since we are just 3 days away from Father’s Day, I would like to know  what are you going to present your dad on the special occasion. Haven’t  planned yet? Well, I can help you in this regard. Here is our best pick  for Father’s Day Gifts. Have a go.

1. Datejust Everose Watch

The easiest way to impress a man is to gift him a luxury wristwatch.  There are a host of popular watch brand available in the market. You can  choose an attractive one depending on your budget, preference and  needs.

Datejust Everose is the latest line up of Rolex Datejust. It has a stunning look factor that  impress a person at first glance. Luminous diamonds are encrusted in  this watch. A pearl dial, a rose gold case are other features for your  father to fall in love with this watch. The waterproof timepiece is  ideal for both formal and casual occasions. At $ 119.00, the watch is  fairly affordable.

2. Jack Black ‘Core Collection’ Set (Shaving Kits)

Shaving kits is an essential item for men and they are very  passionate about the shaving products. What if a shaving kit acts as a  grooming products? Your father will definitely love it.

Well, the Jack Black ‘Core Collection’ is what I am talking about.  it’s an all-in-one package for skin care.  This kit includes Pure Clean Daily Facial  Cleanser, Beard Lube Conditioning Shave, and Post Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 packaged in  flannel bag. It is free of artificial colorants and contain minimal  fragrance. Your father will be delighted after getting a healthy skin.

Price: $52

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3. Nautica Men’s Trifold Wallet

Wanna see your father with pocket full of bucks? Then what else could  be more appropriate to fulfill your desire than a wallet? A classy,  spacious, light weight wallet is one thing that you can buy  unhesitatingly as a Father’s Day gift.

The leather tri-fold wallet comes in vibrant colors and designs. It  is different from the traditional wallet. The tri-fold wallet is made of  fine and durable leather. In brown or black color this wallet looks  very sophisticated.

Price: $19.99

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4. Skinny Silk Tie by Cavallieri

If your father is fond of dress materials, then you can opt for a  fashionable necktie. It can be useful for his office wear also.

The Skinny Silk tie has a modern Italian design. The fine horizontal  white stripes on a dark blue background give this tie an elegant look.  This tie will add both class and style in your dad’s outfit.

Price: $39.90

5. Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme by Giorgio Armani (Perfume)

A perfume is a must thing in men’s wardrobe. Perfume with an  irresistible fragrance attract people to the person, who wear it. While  receiving thousands of compliments he pampers himself.

The masculine fragrance of Aqua Di  Gio Pour Homme brings the  cool breeze of a Mediterranean island. The perfume is comprised of  fruits, herbs, and woods that doesn’t have a harmful effects. The  aromatic, transparent Acqua Di Gio  Pour Homme is an way to express masculinity.

6. Nikon D5000 Camera

Are you a working child? Then you may go for an expensive gift for  your father. What about a digi-cam that captures all the happiest  moments you spend together? The snaps taken will also remind your father  about the old days. You may have to go far away from him, but the  camera will bridge the gap between you.

Nikon D5000 delivers speedy performance and good quality photos. The  SLR camera gives 12.3 megapixels resolution with 3X optical zoom.

Price: $696.95 - $849.99

7. Aqua Sana World of Spa

This Father’s Day presents your dad with something innovative. Let  him go for a relax session and indulge in rose petal bath. Yes you are  right, I am talking about spa clinic, the best place to erase out all  the stresses of work and family and rejuvenate oneself.

The World of Spa provides variety of services that include steam  baths, a wide range of treatments for back and leg messages of men. The  spa treatments focus on removing tensions and muscle fatigue. Starting  with Greek Herbal Bath it may progress to the more extensive therapies  such as Japanese Salt Steam Bath or the steamy Turkish Hammam.

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8. Auto Card Manager

Is your father forgetful? He might have lost important documents  several times. Lets get rid of all these heckles. Buy him a Auto Card  Manager this Father’s Day.

The auto card manager will help your father manage important cards  that include ID, driving license, debit & credit cards or some  compact device.

Price: Auto Card Manager 12 Cards $59.99,
Auto Card Manager 6 Cards $39.99.

9. iPhone 3GS

iPhone is always an extravagant gift. iPhone 3GS with two time faster  speed than the previous generation and loads of new features is simply  stunning. Literally speaking it owes all the wow factors that a gadget  geek looks for.

With auto focus camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5-inch widescreen  multitouch display, it will be an outstanding gift for your father. It  will also stands as the best gift among others, gifted by your siblings.

10. Ray-Ban Classic Aviator Sunglasses by Nordstrom

Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses  will be a wisely chosen gift for this Father’s Day. This sunglasses is  very popular among men because of its durability and trendy styles.

Aviator style defines glasses that offer full UV protection in an  incredibly popular shape. Gold has green lenses; Silver has silver  mirrored lenses; Smoke Gradient has black mirrored lenses.

Price: $139

Besides, going for the expensive, stylish gifts, you can always end  with some traditional gifts such as cards, flowers. Do anything just to  convey the message that “You are the Best Father on this earth.” Lets  make Father’s Day filled with all the warmth and joy that touches the heart of your father.

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About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in   new and pre-owned Infinitis.  Our pre-owned lot features not just   Infinitis but a wide range of luxury vehicles.  Let us know how we can   help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040.   817-318-1200

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Falling In Love Again (with the Infiniti G37 Convertible)

Sometimes after a car has been out for a few months we forget about all of the great things that got us interested in the first place.  Now is a good time to take a look at some of the models that have been out for a few months but you might have forgotten about how nice these cars really are.  Here is a reminder of why most auto reviewers have written spectacular reviews of the 2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible.

2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible offers luxury,  performance and fun

June 3, 2010| Lary Coppola

I  confess, I fell in love with the Infiniti G37 convertible the first time  I drove it. Of course, I was cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway  just north of Malibu, with the top down, the long version of the Stones,  “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” blasting crystal clear from the premium,  13-speaker Bose Open Air audio system — after descending from an  exhilarating ride through the legendary hills and canyons to the  northeast, that began in Beverly Hills.

I recently had the opportunity to put it through its paces again  during a week-long test drive during a rare sunny week in the Pacific  Northwest. That simply reaffirmed my love affair with this car.

Offered in two models, the G37 Convertible and Sport 6MT, several  option packages can totally personalize your G37. There have just been  minimal refinements between the 2010 and the original 2009 model, since  Infiniti got it pretty much right the first time.

Walkaround: Unlike other cars in this segment, this  G37 was designed specifically as a convertible — not as a G coupe with a  3-piece, clamshell-design mechanical top. Everything from the  windshield back, including a revised rear suspension system, and special  body reinforcements that deliver a tight, vibration-free ride at any  speed, were designed specifically for this car.

Infiniti’s design priority was to retain the coupe profile with the  top up. While the roofline is different from the fastback look of the  coupe, it’s still attractive and done better than most rivals. Infiniti  designers also kept the coupe’s proportions, not lengthening the rear  deck to accommodate the folded-down top. The rear fascia and wraparound  taillights are also exclusive to the convertible.

The flowing front fender curves, double-arch grille, wave-style  aluminum hood, and L-shaped High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional  xenon headlights mirror the coupe.

Also offered is Infiniti’s “self-healing” Scratch Shield paint in  eight colors. In short — top up or down — the G37 is pretty hot looking.

Interior: The driver-oriented cockpit is a  combination of craftsmanship and sophistication, featuring a one-piece  steering wheel and gauge setup that moves as a unit so the  electroluminescent white-and-violet instrumentation is always situated  for maximum visibility no matter what the wheel position.

The double hand-stitched leather-covered steering wheel features  standard audio and cruise controls, with magnesium paddle shifters  available on the 7-speed automatic transmission (G37 Convertible with  Sport Package only).

Special Japanese-inspired Silk Obi aluminum trim is featured, with  genuine African Rosewood also a choice. Leather-appointed, heated 8-way  power driver/passenger seats are standard, with Climate-Controlled Seats  (heating and cooling functions) available with the Premium Package.  Also standard is Infiniti’s Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition,  and an Adaptive Dual Zone Climate Control System. The advanced A/C  system automatically adjusts to provide maximum comfort with the top up  or down.

There’s two audio systems available. Standard is a 6-speaker  AM/FM/6CD with MP3 playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS) and  optional Sirius/XM® Satellite Radio.

The other is the killer 13-speaker Bose® Open Air Sound system,  featuring microphones that automatically optimize EQ settings for  open/closed top positions. The system’s special Bose® front seat  personal speakers, mounted in the head restraints, deliver superior  front audio quality regardless of the top position. An iPod interface is  also included.

A Bluetooth hands-free Phone System is also available along with and a  9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive with CompactFlash® slot.

A standard 7-inch multi-function color computer display, controls the  available backup camera, voice-recognition navigation, XM NavTraffic®  with Real-Time Traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold  separately) as well as the climate controls and all other functions and  settings. It tops the center stack above Infiniti’s signature  analog clock.

Under The Hood: The G Convertible features  Infiniti’s outstanding 3.7-liter, 325-horse, V6 powerplant with VVEL  (Variable Valve Event and Lift), rated at 267 lb-ft of torque.

The VVEL system combines hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing  and electronically controlled variable valve lift to improve not only  performance, but also fuel efficiency, with cleaner emissions.

The V6 is married to either an electronically controlled 7-speed  automatic transmission with manual mode, downshift rev matching, Drive  Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), with available  magnesium paddle shifters; or a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission  on the Sport 6MT. I drove both, and unusual for me, preferred  the automatic.

Behind The Wheel: The Infiniti G37 convertible is a  blast to drive — top up or down. Built on Infiniti’s FM (Front Mid-ship)  platform, the exceptional front/rear weight balance creates a rigid,  stable foundation for the 4-wheel independent suspension. Ride and  handling are exceptional — especially for a convertible, since the usual  body twist and vibration are missing. Steering is responsive courtesy  of the power speed-sensing system. Sport-tuned steering is offered on  the Sport 6MT and G37 Convertible with Sport Package. Standard on all G  Convertibles is Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with cancel switch and  Traction Control System (TCS).

Acceleration is exceptional under all conditions, with braking  provided by standard 4-wheel vented discs with 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS,  Electronic Brake force Distribution, and Brake Assist.

Also available is Infiniti’s Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview  Braking, which assists in maintaining a consistent following distance  from the vehicle ahead. It also identifies sudden braking situations  with laser sensors that determine distance and relative speed of the  vehicle ahead and “pre-pressurizes” the Brake Assist system before the  driver steps on the brake pedal. I’m not a fan of these systems in  general, but this one works better than most.

Whines: None worth mentioning.

Bottom Line: This is an exceptional, well-though  out, high-quality automobile in absolutely every respect. It’s  beautiful, fast, luxurious and comfortable. At some point, I’ll own this  car. If you love convertibles like I do, drive it, and you’ll want  one too.

About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in  new and pre-owned Infinitis.  Our pre-owned lot features not just  Infinitis but a wide range of luxury vehicles.  Let us know how we can  help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040.  817-318-1200

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Memorial Day Weekend - Summer Travel and Safety Tips

Memorial Day is this weekend and this signals the start of the summer travel season. In DFW several local police departments have already stated that they will be increasing enforcement this weekend (especially seat belt, speeding and drunk driving violations) and conducting check points throughout the DFW Metroplex. So make sure that you are fastening those seat belts, driving the speed limit and making sure you have a designated driver for the drive home from that barbecue or pool party if you have been drinking.

Edmunds.com (one of our favorite automotive resources) has compiled a nice "Top 10 Summer Travel Tips" article that is worth noting. We picked out our top 3 picks from the list.

Whether you're heading out on a weekend road trip, planning a month-long family vacation or waking a four-wheeled friend from its long winter's nap, you'll want to make sure the summer driving season brings maximum enjoyment and minimum stress. Before you pack up the car, check out these travel tips from our staff of road warriors.

1. Tend to your tires. Exchange your winter tires for summer or all-season tires. Winter tires wear out quickly on dry, hot pavement; switching them early will keep them in optimum shape for next year, not to mention improve your car's handling during the summer months.Check your tire pressure — and check it often. With every passing month, the average tire loses about a pound of air pressure. Proper tire inflation is critical to achieving the best possible contact between the tire and the road and avoiding blowouts and tread separation. Most cars have a decal mounted in their driver doorjamb that lists the correct tire pressures depending on tire size and vehicle load. Properly inflated tires will also improve fuel economy, particularly important if you're doing lots of high-speed driving on a long family vacation.
   
2. Stay on top of your fluids. If you've fallen behind on maintenance, get your car's oil changed before you hit the road. Keep in mind that any of today's oils, including 5W-30, 10W-30 or 10W-40 grades, are multiviscous, and get a bit thinner the hotter it gets outside, thereby increasing the chance that the engine might not get the proper lubrication (it's the opposite in winter). Your vehicle's owner's manual will list the manufacturer's oil recommendations for different climates. If you have a dealership or local garage perform the oil change, ask the manager what type and viscosity of oil they are putting into your vehicle. Consider changing it to a compound that's slightly thicker if you're going to be driving in extreme temperatures. While the hood is up, check the coolant/antifreeze mixture inside your vehicle's radiator. The ideal ratio of coolant to water is 50-to-50 for optimal temperature regulation in both cold weather and hot. You can check this with a simple and inexpensive antifreeze tester, which you can find at all auto parts stores.
   
3. Avoid fatigue. Drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of highway accidents. There are a few measures you can take to avoid getting tired on the road. Make absolutely sure you get a good night's rest before spending a long time behind the wheel. Be mindful of caffeine; a short-term coffee buzz will be followed by a lull, and it's all but impossible to sustain one's energy for hours on end. Switch drivers every hour or two if you can. If you find yourself getting tired, by all means pull over at a safe spot, switch on your hazard lights and rest for a few minutes. Finally, stop often. Some people complain about having small bladders, but frequent bathroom stops actually help lower the risk of freeway fatigue. Besides, you never know what cool trinkets, local vittles and photo ops may be waiting for you in those random small towns you might otherwise skip over.

If you keep these travel tips in mind, you're well on your way to a relaxing and enjoyable summer road trip season.

About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in new and pre-owned Infinitis. Our pre-owned lot features not just Infinitis but a wide range of luxury vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200

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