New Operating Hours
Happy 2012 to you all! Effective today January 2nd, 2012 we will be operating on winter hours. Our sales department will be open from 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Service hours will remain the same 7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Normal business hours will resume in March. ...
Read moreLast Minute Shopping...Is it Worth it
If you are still shopping for gifts at this point you are undoubtedly tired from the crowds, stressed from not being able to find the right gift, or even frazzled because the parking place you were waiting for got taken right in front of you as you waited. We have all been there. An alarming fact of the matter is this after fighting the crowds of people and leaving the store with what...
Read moreChristmas Mobile Pet Adoptions
We certainly hope you can join us this Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. as we team up with the Arlington Animal Shelter to host a mobile pet adoption event. Santa Claus will be on hand to take pictures with children and pets alike. We will have face painting and Santa's favorite snacks will be served as well. We will also be taking collections for the...
Read moreToys for Tots
Moritz of North Arlington is proud to announce that we have teamed up with the Toys for Tots Foundation to be an official drop off point. We will be collecting unwrapped toys in each of our showrooms (BMW, MINI, Cadillac and Pre-Owned) from now until December 17th. Please stop in and help a child to have a Merry...
Read moreGoodwill Classic
Moritz of North Arlington is proud once again to be a part of the Goodwill Classic on November 7th, 2011 at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. This is the fourth year for the tournament to be held and Moritz has been honored to be a part of this spectacular event for each and every year. The tournament benefits Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, an organization that has been serving the...
Read moreRolling Hills Country Club Emerald Cup Day 1
Opening round of golf begins today at Rolling Hills Country for the 2011 Emerald Cup. Yesterday’s events were a lot of fun with teams registering and spending their $100 vouchers in the mobile Titleist shop that was set in the club grill. This was a departure from the way that team check in has been done in the past and overall was very well received by all of the teams. ...
Read moreRolling Hills Country Club Emerald Cup
Moritz of North Arlington is proud to once again be the title sponsor of the Rolling Hills Country Club Emerald Cup Golf Tournament. The Emerald Cup is the largest member event of the year at Rolling Hills Country Club. The tournament begins on Wednesday September 14th with registration and the practice round from 2:00-7:00 and ends on Saturday September 17th with awards...
Read moreStop Texting and Driving...There is an App for That
Stop Texting and Driving...There's an App for That! Every time you turn around you are hearing of great new apps. There are apps for just about everything you can think of from finding great restaurants to following sports play by play. After recently learning of a brand new app I felt obliged to share this information as it may be one of the best apps for drivers...
Read moreSwingfest Wrap-up 2011
Shady Valley Swingfest 2011 This year Moritz of North Arlington was once again honored to sponsor Swingfest at Shady Valley Country Club. For four days Shady Valley was home to this wonderful event that provided some strong competition, fantastic food and great entertainment; let’s not forget to mention the tournaments alliance with Mission Arlington. Mission Arlington/Mission...
Read moreTips For Your Car and High Temperatures
Tips for Your Car and the High Temperatures With us now in our 39th day of temperatures above 100 degrees, I felt it important to share some tips for your car to help both you and your vehicle deal with the extreme heat. Keep in mind that some of these things may seem obvious and yet so many of us are not doing the ones that seem the most obvious. First and foremost…NEVER...
Read moreMoritz BMW hosts a Dream Day for a local cancer survivor with the Experience Genie
A Dream Day to remember at Moritz BMW with the Experience Genie by John Brunson Words cannot describe the exciting scene upon which the crisp morning sun rose on April 2nd. As we setup to surprise our local cancer survivor Tarrie, a very deserving young woman with two small children, we quickly realized how much this was going to mean to her. She was escorted to the press conference...
Read moreMINI E fleet trials
In the US, the MINI E pilot continues ended last year and the North American market is preparing to welcome the ActiveE this summer, a similar field trial that takes place in selected cities around the country. But the MINI E pilot continues in Europe. BMW Group, along with Vattenfall Europe, has announced that the Mini E field trial in Berlin, Germany is entering phase two. In 2009,...
Read moreShopper Activity For Japanese Brands Starting Immediately After Quake And Continuing Downward Momentum Since
Nashville, TN —03/29/2011— Dataium, LLC, today released additional data on online automotive shopper behavior of the American consumer that illustrates a downward shift, particularly for Japanese brands. The company utilized its ASI index which aggregates and weighs nearly a dozen different behaviors to determine consumer intensity, motivation, and engagement in the automotive ...
Read moreMotor-tober Blowout Event
Motortober is coming to an end here at Moritz MINI, but not before we have one huge blowout celebration! Join us on Saturday October 29th for a Texas sized barbecue featuring college football and “DJ Brillo”-Most of you MINI customers know him as Bryan Brookman, a former service advisor. Everyone that stops in to visit will leave with a gift. We will be taking...
Read moreGP MINI Sighting Moritz MINI
GP MINI Sighting Moritz MINI. This is MINI is #0461, one of only 2,000 produced "GP" models that MINI launched in 2006 to "mark the end of the first generation of '21st Century' MINI, developed by MINI under the ownership of BMW and first sold in England in 2001." Of the 2000 units produced only 415 made it to the United States. There are several features...
Read moreThe MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Endurance
Born for the "Green Hell" adventure: The MINI John Cooper Works Coupé Endurance. Racing car celebrates world premiere in 24-hour race at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Munich. Motor sport is in the MINI genes. And now the carmaker is set to add a new chapter to its racing heritage with the arrival of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé Endurance. The newly developed...
Read more$129,000 RAISED FROM AUCTION OF FOUR KISS MINI COUNTRYMAN.
$129,000 RAISED FROM AUCTION OF FOUR KISS MINI COUNTRYMAN. Proceeds donated to UNICEF to help children in Japan and worldwide WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – June 27, 2011— The world watched in horror as the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan; so the legendary rock band KISS partnered with MINI USA and unleashed the power of The KISS Army to battle the elements with dollars...
Read more2012 MINI Coupe is priced and ready for production
***Update: The ALL New COUPE will be visiting Moritz MINI in Arlington, TX on Friday, July 29 – August 1! The all new MINI coupe is headed our way and Moritz MINI is ready. The Coupe will come with your choice of automatic or manul tranmission as always and starting at only $22,000: 2012 MINI COUPE R58 Cooper $22,000 R58 Cooper S $25,100 R58 John Cooper Works...
Read moreMINI at LIFEBALL 2011
DSQUARED² presents exclusive Life Ball MINI 2011. Creative car design for the benefit of Aids Life. 21.05.2011 Munich/Vienna. Dean and Dan Caten, better known as the Canadian designer duo DSQUARED², unveil their exclusive Life Ball MINI 2011 in Vienna on May 21st. The twin brothers refashioned their MINI Cooper S to ensure that it would be armed for adventures of all kinds....
Read moreMoritz MINI Rock the Rivals Tour 2011
Most people can find a reason to celebrate, but the question is how much? Moritz MINI has recently taken a new approach and is now on the KISS Rock the Rivals program. "Every night and every day..." as long as they don't run out of Reb Bull. Friday, May 20th was no different. The 2011 MINI Rock the Rivals Tour arrived in the Moritz MINI showroom and brought with it, a new cousin to the MINI...
Read moreIntelliChoice Recognizes MINI as a superior value for 2011
IntelliChoice Announces 2011 Best Overall Values of the Year 21 New Vehicles that Provide Best Bang for the Buck San Francisco, Calif. (February 05, 2010) – IntelliChoice, the market leader in automotive ownership cost and car value analysis, announced today the winners of the 2011 Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards at the 2011 National Automobile Dealers Association...
Read moreMINI Goodwood
World Premiere: MINI Goodwood Author: Horatiu B. As the first premium model in the small car segment, MINI has been a genuine trailblazer, the unsurpassed scope of its equipment features and accessories allowing it to meet the most varied requirements. And now MINI fans can express their appreciation of exclusive individuality, eye for stylish elegance and penchant for uncompromising premium...
Read moreCost of driving has risen 3.4%, study finds
Rising gas prices. Costlier tires. Lousy deals on vehicle resales. If it seems that it’s costing more to operate a motor vehicle these days, that’s because it is — 3.4% more than a year ago, according to auto club AAA. The average annual cost to own and operate a sedan in the USA, based on 15,000 miles of driving, rose 1.9 cents per mile to 58.5 cents per mile, or $8,776,...
Read moreGas prices in metro Detroit are thisclose to $4 a gallon
Gas prices in metro Detroit are a whisker away from $4 a gallon in some cases as the average price jumped 10 cents a gallon during the weekend. The BP station at Middlebelt and Wick roads near Metro Airport was charging $3.999. Regular prices in the metro Detroit area range from $3.53 a gallon to $3.99. The average for the area jumped 10 cents a gallon over the weekend from $3.627 on...
Read moreFirst Spy Shot: MINI Hybrid
Back in February, BMW Group and PSA announced their partnership to produce hybrid technologies in upcoming vehicles. The 50-50 equity joint venture named BMW Peugeot Citroen Electrification will focus on developing and producing hybrid components, including battery packs. The new hybrid components will equip both partners’ vehicles from 2014 onwards. Today, first spy photos of a...
Read moreMINI ranked highest for customer satisfaction
Hot on the heels of last week’s announcement naming the Countryman an IIHS Best Pick for safety. MINI has now been named No. 1 for customer satisfaction with dealer service by JD Power. MINIs top Power survey of dealer service experience MINI ranked highest for customer satisfaction with dealer service in J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Customer Service Index Study released today. MINI...
Read moreHigher Gas Prices Make Consumers Edgy
Higher Gas Prices Make Consumers Edgy Consumers expect gas prices to continue rising and that could affect their car buying decisions.A poll by Gallup Inc. finds Americans, on average, expect gas prices to surge to $4.36 a gallon where they live this year. More than one in four predict gas prices in their area will reach or exceed $5 a gallon this year.The lowest peak expectation for...
Read moreMINI Coupe and Roadster spied together
The upcoming MINI Coupe and Roadster have been spotted together during an usual testing session. Interesting enough, the two prototypes reveal that a basic model of the two is in works as well. Initially it was believed MINI will offer the two new models as John Cooper Works model, with two additional variants, Cooper S and Cooper SD, but latest spy photos reveal the MINI Coupe with a single...
Read moreMINI Concept: ROCKETMAN
The long-time rumored mini-MINI makes its world debut today when the Oxford-based company unveils the new MINI Rocketman Concept. The urban-oriented vehiclewill make its public debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The study car brings back the exterior dimensions of the classic MINI, but with an infusion of new ideas and design language. The unique 3+1 seater features...
Read moreMINI Cram It Commercial
MINI USA launches the all NEW MINI Countryman for 2011 with available All4 all-wheel drive. Check it out today at Moritz MINI in Arlington, TX. THis is the MINI corporate cramit...
Watch VideoMINI Pacemen to be built in Graz, Austria
At the Detroit Auto Show, MINI unveiled their latest and newest concept. Following the same steps as the X5 and X6 models, MINI launches a coupe version of the Countryman under the Paceman name tag. The Sports Activity Coupe from MINI retains the familiar MINI family front end, but adds its own distinctive design cues. At a first glance, MINI Paceman resembles the last...
Read moreMINI Paceman Headed for Production!
Minis are popular for being compact and speedy, and in the not-so-distant future, Mini will add a crossover coupe to its lineup. The Mini Paceman concept shown at the 2011 Detroit auto show is headed for production, according to Mini USA V-P Jim McDowell, reports Car and Driver. “The crossover coupe—either a Mini Cooper hardtop on stilts or a two-door Countryman, depending on...
Read moreMINIs get jumped in all new 3D commercial
MINIs get jumped in allnew 3D commercial, a must...
Watch VideoThe Safest Cross Over
The safest crossover The first Mini model with four doors and a large tailgate has claimed a top 5-star score in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. In this internationally-recognised test programme - which was further tightened recently by the addition of more test criteria - the Mini Countryman put in a convincing performance...
Read moreMINI Cooper Named a 2010 Top 10 Green Car by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.COM
For the third year in a row, MINI is honored to be named as one of the Top 10 Green Cars for 2010 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. The MINI Cooper has been named to the list every year since its inception in 2008, a nod to the brand's commitment to being environmentally...
Read moreSIX MINI MODELS GATHER AT BMW'S OXFORD FACTORY
The complete MINI clan gathered at BMW's Oxford factory yesterday, marking the first time all six family members (three current and three future) have been brought together. The event was the media launch of the latest versions of the current MINI range, which features a significantly revised engine...
Read moreMini's Small Victory
More Minis are sold in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world. Now, with the new 4 x 4 version created specifically for the American market, the little car 'that couldn't' is about to take on the small SUV market. Is the Mini changing us or are we changing the...
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