2013 Canadian International Auto Show

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

This year’s Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto brought with it huge crowds, gorgeous vehicles and exciting exhibits from the manufacturers. Here at AutoHwy, we aren’t afraid to admit that this year brought some thrilling models.

Among some of this year’s most exciting were the concept vehicles. Stealing everyone’s attention was the Honda Urban Small SUV concept. Striking in its appearance, it glistened under the lights on display and stopped everyone in its tracks. This “concept” is soon to become a reality since it is set to be released in the United States later next year.

Another popular favourite was the Chevrolet concept cars – Tru 140 S and Code 130R . At their exhibit, Chevrolet actually engaged visitors by creating a voting booth of sorts, allowing individuals to vote on which concept car they would like to see become a reality!

Perhaps one of the most exciting models at the show was the Canadian debut of the 2014 Chevrolet Stingray Corvette. This 450 horsepower vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hr in less than 4 seconds! Now for the good and the bad…it can be yours for approximately $115,000.

If you didn’t have an opportunity to make it to the show this year, feel free to browse our Facebook album and see what General Motors and Honda had to offer!

If you are interested in purchasing a vehicle in one of our award winning line-ups, please visit us today at www.imagehonda.com or www.queenstonchev.com

By: Amy Cochren

The 25th Annual 2012 Sales Awards Banquet for the Hamilton Burlington Automotive Dealers Association

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The 25^th Annual 2012 Sales Awards Banquet for the Hamilton Burlington Automotive Dealers Association was held yesterday, February 12, 2013. The event is held annually to bring together dealers and industry partners, as well as recognize Hamilton and Burlington’s top sales producers.

This year we are proud to announce the recipients of this award for our three locations – Image Honda, Queenston on the Mountain and Queenston on Centennial.

Image Honda proudly recognizes Rob Cahunek as this year’s HBADA sales winner for the 4^th year in a row. Rob has been a sales expert at Image Honda since 2006 and has also been a “Sales Leader” with Honda Canada Sales Council in 2009/2010. The runner up for the HBADA Sales award is Andy Hewitt. Andy has been serving Image Honda’s sales department since 2010, and has been in the automotive industry since 2007.

Queenston on the Mountain is proud to announce Chris Hopf as this year’s HBADA Sales Award Winner. Chris has been a member of the Queenston on the Mountain sales team since 2009. His goal is to ensure that every customer knows that he is there for them, especially for the long haul. We are also pleased to announce Brian Lamb as this year’s HBADA sales winner runner-up. Brian has been a member of the Queenston family since 2012, bringing with him over 22 years of experience selling GM vehicles. His no pressure approach helps you feel at ease and gives you confidence in knowing that you are working with someone who understands your wants and needs.

Queenston on Centennial’s HBADA Sales winner is Billy Zych, who has been with Queenston on Centennial since 1984. Billy has been in the car business for over 36 years, and has been a Gold GM Sales Marketing Guild member for more than 35 years. His passions are the car business, his historic Chevy Nova and his family. The runner up for the 2011 HBADA sales award is Marty Muis. Marty has been with Queenston on Centennial since 1987 and in the automotive industry for 26 years. Marty has won the Bronze and Silver Sales Marketing Guild award for 18 years. When he is not selling cars, he enjoys golfing and boating.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients and runner-ups and thank you to our loyal customers!

MUST HAVE MOBILE APPS WHEN YOU’RE ON THE ROAD CONTINUED…

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

We’re adding some more apps to our list of great smartphone apps for drivers! To see our previous blog click here.

MyChevrolet

This is a great app for owners of GM vehicles. From MyChevrolet to MyGMC, MyBuick and more – you can get personalized apps for your brand of vehicle. The MyChevrolet app, for example, features the Find My Car feature that lets you mark parking spots on a map so finding your car in a parking lot won’t be a problem. The lights and indicators visual reference guide will tell you what those warning lights on your dashboard mean. There’s also OnStar RemoteLink to give you information on your car’s battery levels and operations. Plus easy access to scheduling service, locating dealers, roadside assistance and more! This app provides you with everything you need to keep your vehicle in check. This app is available on Apple and Android smartphones.

HondaLink – For additional info please click here

If you’re a Honda owner, the free HondaLink app is the best one for you. With the Aha system, you can turn your personalized internet content into customized on demand stations that sync to your in-car HondaLink. The internet content you can use with HondaLink includes various news stations, music stations, audio books and podcasts, facebook and twitter posts, restaurant listings and many more. Change your customized stations whenever you want, and make your drive as convenient and as entertaining as possible with your in car stations. This app is available for Apple and Android smartphones.

Safe Driver

This app is for parents with teens who are new drivers. Or parents who just want to keep an eye on the way their kids are driving. Safe Driver monitors the location and driving of your child. It alerts parents via text or email when their kids exceed a specific speed. This is a great app for making a new driver’s experience safer. This app is available for Apple and Android smartphones.

Waze

Waze is a community based traffic and navigation app. You’ll be working with other drivers to make everyone’s commute easier and shorter. By simply driving with your Waze app open you’re contributing to the traffic and road information for your local community. Waze allows you to read and contribute to reporting accidents, hazards, police and anything you see on the road. Waze also works as a navigation system with voice guided navigation. You can share your drive with your friends too, so people know where you’re going and you can meet up with people going to the same destination. This app is available on Apple and Android smartphones.iWrecked

If ever you’ve found yourself in an accident, the free iWrecked app will help you collect yourself when you don’t know what to do next. The app allows you to give a full accident report after you’ve been in a wreck. It generates a detailed, professional PDF accident report complete with images that you take yourself. You can send this report directly from your phone to your insurance company. You can also locate nearby taxi or towing companies to assist you straight from your app and make one button calls to your insurance companies and other emergency contacts. This app is available on Apple and Android smartphones.

For more great posts and updates subscribe to Hamilton Auto blog or visit us at Image Honda and Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC today!

By: Nerissa Mohamed

The Chevrolet Volt At Queenston!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Hamilton Auto Blog

If you are considering an electric vehicle, the Volt is the car for you! Come in to one of our 2 Dealerships and test drive the Volt today! www.queenstonchev.com

P.S. Did you know that electric vehicle owners in Ontario are eligible for a Government incentive ranging from $5000 to $8500? If you were would like more information, Click here! If you already own an electric vehicle, stop by our free charging stations at Queenston on the Mountain and Queenston on Centennial.

The Chevrolet FREE Hockey Helmet Program is Back!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The Chevrolet Hockey Helmet Program is back in conjunction with Chevrolet’s Safe & Fun Hockey. This program was created in 1999, for today’s youth to adopt proactive attitudes toward safety as well as foster a healthy and positive attitude toward “competition, team work, fair game and grace under pressure” in hockey.

Through an ongoing partnership with Hockey Canada, Chevrolet will give away 1 FREE Bauer youth hockey helmet to children who were born in 2007 and who are registered in a Canadian Minor League Hockey Association. It is important to note, that parents must register their child to receive this offer. Coaches, managers or other team officials may not do so.
What is required?

A printout of the registration form; click here to register!
Your child’s birth certificate/passport or other provincial/federal documentation that states his/her age;
Proof of registration with a Canadian Minor Hockey Association in this current hockey season.

If you meet the above requirements, all you have to do is drop by one of our two dealerships; Queenston on the Mountain or Queenston on Centennial. Present us with the appropriate documents for verification purposes, and we will present you with a voucher to redeem your child’s helmet at your local Forzani store (Sport Chek, Sport Mart, Hockey Experts, Intersport or Sports Experts). In your package, you will also receive information and hockey-related items from Chevrolet Safe and Fun Hockey, Hockey Canada, Forzani and Bauer.

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this outstanding program from Chevrolet, please contact us by visiting our webpage at www.queenstonchev.com

By: Amy Cochren

Credit:
Chevrolet Safe & Fun Hockey https://www.facebook.com/#!/ChevroletSafeandFunHockey

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