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Monday, April 5, 2010

Grubbs Infiniti - Tech Corner | Blue Tooth Phone Pairing

Grubbs Infiniti - Tech Corner
Bluetooth Phone Integration


Just the other day I had a friend post on Facebook that they can't figure out how to post replies to their friends on Facebook and they keep posting on their own wall instead of their friends. If you think of all of the technology that exists now a days with cell phones, iPods (now iPads as well), WiFi and other devices it's sometimes challenging to understand how it all works. We don't have all the answers but we want to try and point you in the right direction or maybe give you that one pointer or trick that enables you to get the most out of your Infiniti vehicle.

These are our first videos and we plan for them to get more sophisticated over time.

Bluetooth Phone and Bluetooth Audio Setup

One of the nicest things about the new Infiniti models is that most (check with your salesman for specific packages) come with some nice tech features such as Bluetooth "phone" and Bluetooth "audio".

What's the difference between "Bluetooth "Phone" and Bluetooth "Audio"? The difference is that with Bluetooth "Audio" you can listen to your Bluetooth enabled MP3 player (like an iPhone) wirelessly through your vehicles audio system.

I thought it was cool when I first got my Jeep Commander that it had an "AUX" jack for me to plug a cable into my iPod so I could listen through my car audio. This Bluetooth "Audio" integration is sure cool though.

I took a few minutes to try the pairing out for myself. Check out the videos for "How to Pair Your Bluetooth Phone" and "How to Pair Your Bluetooth Audio".

Please keep in mind our production costs are very low and Steven Spielberg wasn't available. But we do hope that these "How To" Videos help you with getting the most out of your Infiniti's Technical Features.

See Bluetooth Phone Integration video



Additional Resources:
Infiniti Bluetooth Center

Infiniti Bluetooth FAQ

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 pre-owned vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200

Contact:
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www.grubbsinfiniti.com

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

2011 Infiniti QX Debut Live on Facebook

The new 2011 Infiniti QX will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, March 31st and the Internet has been buzzing with pictures, blog posts and lots of excitement for the big announcement. The 2011 Infiniti QX56 is taking a new path and being built on the Nissan Patrol platforms versus Nissan Armada platform that it previously was built upon. The QX56 still have considerable power and has room for 8. Powering the new QX is a 5.6-liter, 400-hp V8--an increase of 80 hp over the 2010 QX. A seven-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous five-speed unit. According to Infiniti, fuel economy increases by more than 10 percent in the new model.

Fueling the buzz about the 2011 Infiniti QX launch is that Infiniti is going to be showing the debut from the New York Auto Show live on the Infiniti Facebook page. This is just one of the live events that I have personally heard about taking place on Facebook this week. The other is a non automotive event but none the less it's very interesting to see Facebook getting involved with live event coverage.

Infiniti's Facebook Page
Infiniti announced a few days ago that they will be covering the debut of the 2011 Infiniti QX56 from the New York Auto Show live on their Facebook page. Here is the announcement:

We are revealing the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX next week at the New York International Auto Show. The global reveal to the media will be Wednesday, March 31st at 10am ET and will be sharing via live Facebook webcast, hosted just for our Facebook fans!




At Grubbs Infiniti we are excited to see what the new 2011 Infiniti QX looks like and can't wait to get them onto the showroom floor. The Infiniti QX is the largest of the Infiniti SUVs and is the only model that doesn't have the rounded look of the EX / FX line of vehicles.

While we can't host our own live stream on our Grubbs Infiniti Facebook Page we will be on our desktops watching the Infiniti Facebook Page and wishing we were actually at the New York Auto Show. It looks to be a great one this year.

Related Articles and Reviews of the 2011 Infiniti QX56

Autoweek.com
New York auto show: Infiniti QX56 gets a major makeover and more power
Read more

News Brake - Auto Week.com Video



Autoblog.com
Leaked: 2011 Infiniti QX56 drips onto web prior to NY debut


World Car Fans.com
All-New 2011 Infiniti QX56 Announced for New York Auto Show Debut


Edmunds Inside Line
2011 Infiniti QX56 - 2010 New York Auto Show

Motor Authority
2010 New York Auto Show Preview: 2011 Infiniti QX56

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 pre-owned vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200


Contact:
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www.grubbsinfiniti.com

Monday, March 29, 2010

Grubbs Infiniti - Tech Corner

Just the other day I had a friend post on Facebook that they can't figure out how to post replies to their friends on Facebook and they keep posting on their own wall instead of their friends. If you think of all of the technology that exists now a days with cell phones, iPods (now iPads as well), WiFi and other devices it's sometimes challenging to understand how it all works. We don't have all the answers but we wanted to try and point you in the right direction or maybe give you that one pointer or trick that enables you to get the most out of your Infiniti vehicle.

These are our first videos and we plan for them to get more sophisticated over time. If you have suggestion please feel free to enter them in the comment section. We would love to hear from you and what technological challenges you are having with your Infiniti vehicles.

Bluetooth Phone and Bluetooth Audio Setup

Future Grubbs Infiniti Tech Corner topics will include:
  1. Navigation Basics
  2. Navigation Advanced
  3. Musicbox Basics
  4. Musicbox Advanced - CD Ripping to hardrive

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 pre-owned vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200


Contact:
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www.grubbsinfiniti.com

Friday, March 26, 2010

Men vs Women Drivers

Last night on NBC5 in DFW you might have watched the segment on NBC5 News at 10pm that took a look at driving habits of men and women and specifically married couples. Meredith Land, the anchor of the



NBC5 10pm slot, came out and interviewed me and my wife, Adrian, and put us through a little driving challenge.

We had a driving instructor with us in the passenger seat who gave us instructions on what to do.

First up was parallel parking and I thought that's where Adrian would beat me. Admittedly I am terrible at parallel parking. However, I won that contest. It only took me two tries to get into the spot and my wife three tries. Also, she creamed the curb while I don't think I came close. Anyway, I do think she is better at parking so I was surprised about those results.

Reality TV - It's All About Editing
After the parking contest we took a drive around the block, with the instructor in the passenger seat, and he directed us on where to turn. Here is where it gets interesting. At the stop sign that I supposedly "rolled through" or "ran" I slowed down and since I couldn't see the traffic in both directions and I stopped a few feet past the white line next to the stop sign. So yes, I did pass the stop sign without stopping. But I did stop just a few feet past the sign where I could see the traffic from my right and left. I guess the correct thing to do would have been to stop at where the white line / stop sign was and then slowly move out (or stop again) after looking both ways for other cars. I have heard that called a "California stop" or "California Roll". Well, I was born in California.

The rest of the test I will say I did go a little too fast on the corners and turned into the middle lane (twice). But that's the way guys drive, right?

I found the statistics used in the segment were true to me and my wife's driving history. I have had more speeding tickets and one expensive crash while moving and she has had a number of inexpensive fender benders, dent and dings from slow speed (single car) type accidents. Like the time she backed into my car coming out of our own driveway.

So yes, I lost the battle in this particular instance, but the war of who is a better driver - Men or Women will continue on.


View more news videos at: http://www.nbcdfw.com/video.


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 pre-owned vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200


Contact:
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www.grubbsinfiniti.com

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Grubbs Infiniti Social Media Manager on NBC5 News

It's not what you think. Really. Tonight (March 25th) my wife and I will be on NBC5's 10pm news on a segment promoting the Marriage Ref . The Marriage Ref airs on Thursday nights on NBC at 9pm CST.

The segment on NBC5 this week is taking a look at driving habits of men and women and specifically married couples. Meredith Land, the anchor of the NBC5 10pm slot, came out and interviewed me and my wife, Adrian, and put us though a little driving challenge. Watch tonight and see who is the better driver!!













The Marriage Ref

DFW Promo
10pm on NBC 5 (March 25th)
Reported by: Meredith Land


Here are a few episodes you can watch in case you have missed it.

Jerry Seinfeld is back and in the producer's chair for a funny and revealing comedy panel series about the unpredictable and hilarious institution commonly known as marriage. Seinfeld describes it as "a comedy about situations in reality."

The iconic NBC sitcom "Seinfeld" was the title star's exploration of the single life. In "The Marriage Ref," Seinfeld's new primetime venture, married life takes center stage as disputes between real-life couples are revealed, examined -- and ultimately judged. For the first time, audiences will be able to look at these fights, analyze them and declare a winner.

These marital tiffs will run the gamut of disagreements -- quirky, funny, relatable -- all with the signature Seinfeld tone. "After 10 years of marriage, I realized the comedic potential of this topic is quite rich. This is the way marriage should be; everybody needs a ref," said Seinfeld. "I wanted to bring the sports simplicity to your complicated, endlessly difficult personal life."

At the center of the action and making "the call," is popular comedian Tom Papa ("The Informant!" "The New Adventures of Old Christine"). Papa will serve as the actual Marriage Ref and will have the final say in determining the victor of each spat. Papa was personally chosen by Seinfeld for this role. For the past eight years, Papa has been on tour with Seinfeld.

The couples that present their problems will be given a call by the Ref, just like in sports. Wife is right, husband is wrong. Wife wins the prize. Advising and influencing the Ref's decision will be a rotating panel of "experts" comprised of top celebrities, comedians and sports stars who will weigh in and offer their own wit, wisdom and unique opinions.

"The Marriage Ref" is produced by Seinfeld's Columbus 81 Productions. Seinfeld, Ellen Rakieten ("The Oprah Winfrey Show"), Shed Media's Nick Emmerson ("Supernanny," "The Real Housewives of New York City") and Jennifer O'Connell ("The Real Housewives of New York City," "It's Me or the Dog") and Al Berman ("The Biggest Loser Live Finale," "The Celebrity Apprentice Live Finale") serve as executive producers. International distribution is by Endemol.

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


Contact:
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www.grubbsinfiniti.com

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Digital Dealer Conference - Numa Numa vs The Evolution of Dance

At Grubbs Infiniti we are trying to focus more on digital advertising and marketing vs the traditional (and more expensive) means of print, television and radio. To accomplish our objective of moving to 100% digital advertising we have created a few blogs, Facebook fan page, Twitter accounts, have a video channel on YouTube and are just getting started. What we have done is really just scratching the surface of being a digital dealer. You can read more in F&I and Showroom Magazine where we were recently featured.

At the upcoming Digital Dealer Conference you can learn from some of the experts in automotive industry on how to market your dealership via social media and digital means. We will be paying attention (although not attending) to the Digital Dealer Conference to see what thoughts come out of it.

Here is some additional information just released about a keynote speaker at the conference.

Youtube Celebrity to Appear at 2010 Digital Dealer Conference



Judson Laipply, YouTube Celebrity, will appear at the Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition after Adam Boalt's presentation on the "Evolution of a Social Media Dealer" at 4:30 p.m. on April 21st. Adam Boalt, the President and Founder of GOSO, sponsored Laipply's performance.

This year's conference will have a large focus on social media. "I thought it would be fitting to bring the most viral video of all time to Digital Dealer," said Adam Boalt. Instead of playing the video, Boalt thought it would be more interesting to have Laipply reenact the original video on stage.

The "Evolution of Dance" is one of the most viewed YouTube videos ever; it has been viewed by almost 140 million people worldwide and considered a viral video phenomenon. The video has been the #1 Top Rated Video, was #1 Most Viewed Video All Time for 4 years straight and the #3 Most Discussed Video on YouTube.com.




PS.. I am more of a Numa Numa guy than Evolution of Dance.


More Information:

The 8th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition
will take place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, April 20-22. About 60 exhibitors and over 500 dealership attendees are expected.


http://www.digitaldealerconference.com

About GOSO (http://www.goso.com)


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


Contact:
Facebook | Twittter
www.grubbsinfiniti.com

Friday, March 19, 2010

What's Cookin' @Grubbs Infiniti?

Springtime is here and we are getting very excited about what's been happening at Grubbs Infiniti over the past few weeks and what's in the works for the months to come. I have put together some of the highlights of the past few weeks and what's to come.. hope you enjoy!

3rd Friday - Monthly Employee Cook Out
Giving Back to the Community
As part of the Euless business community Grubbs Infiniti believes that it's important for local businesses to give something back to the communities they do business in. One of our little ways to give back is to invite the Euless Police and Fire Departments to join us on the third Friday of each month at Grubbs Infiniti for our employee cook out.

See the Video



The New 2011 Infiniti M -
They have arrived!
If you are a follower of the auto industry or an Infiniti enthusiast you have no doubt been hearing and seeing the great press that the new 2011 Infiniti M is getting. It's going to be our flagship, luxury sedan and has been receiving great reviews from all of the auto reviewers. More on the 2011 Infiniti M.



Remodel of Customer Area
Even though we don't like our customers to be waiting around the dealership for too long when they are are here we want them to be as comfortable as they can be. This is why we are in the process of remodeling our customer lounge area (I won't call it a "waiting area" because personally I hate to wait.




We already have Starbuck's coffee and WiFi... but will be adding a nice LCD TV for you to watch while you enjoy your time with us (see.. I didn't say "wait").

Video of our remodeling progress




Social Media
Connecting with our Customers
One of our initiatives this year to improve overall customer satisfaction is to implement a social media presence for Grubbs Infiniti. Some of the components that we have set up at Grubbs Infiniti to communicate better with our customers are a Facebook page, Twitter account and Youtube channel. So if you want to follow along with "what's cookin' " @Grubbs Infiniti you can do so! We also want to hear from you! So if you have any recommendations, concerns or ideas on how we can improve feel free to get in touch with us.


PS.. you can still pick up the phone and call if you like 817 318 1200 or visit us in person at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040.

Facebook
Twitter
Youtube

Thanks for checking in with us and seeing what's cookin' at Grubbs Infiniti.

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
www.grubbsinfiniti.com