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Where did the year go? It feels

like just yesterday that we

were welcoming 2012, then,

seemingly in an instant,

sweltering through a brutal summer. Now it is

November, and as we welcome the beginning

of the holiday season, one cant help but look

back at what was, and be so very thankful.

For all of us at Joe Machens Dealerships, thatgrateful sentiment will always lie foremost

with you, our loyal customers.

Aside from the splendors of

anksgiving, this month brings the

end of daylight saving time on Nov.

4, an important election on Nov. 6,

and a much-deserved day to salute our

veterans on Nov. 11. at Veterans Day

Sunday is also the day of the Tunnel To

Towers Run, presented by the Columbia

Professional Fireghters to honor the

heroes of 9/11. Funds raised will help

build a Smart Home for local soldierTyler Human, who was seriously injured

in Afghanistan. And make plans to attend

Go Further With Ford Night, Nov. 15,

at Joe Machens Ford Lincoln and Joe

Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln.

Stop by and record a quick tryout as an

American Idoljudge. You could win a

trip to American Idolin Los Angeles, or

an all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. Plus, well

give money to a local charity with every

entry. Register online today at

www.GoFurtherwithFordNight.com.

November marks a momentous

occasion for the Joe Machens family as

well: the long-anticipated opening of our

new Volkswagen store. We are so very

pleased to bring this proud franchise back

to mid-Missouri. Keep an eye out for

our grand opening celebration and pleasecome by to join in the excitement. e

expansion continues next month with the

completion of our stand-alone Mercedes-

Benz showroom, followed by the new

Joe Machens Toyota facility in late 2013.

anks to you, here we grow again.

For your smile of the day, take a look

at our Neighborhood page on M23. e

8-year-old son of one of our employees

recently won a world championship

in horseshoe pitching! What a remarkable

young man!

And a nal, friendly reminder: With sleet,snow and slush soon upon us, please take a

few minutes to make sure your vehicle is safe

for winter travel. Our service departments are

ready to make you good to go.

Have a happy, healthy anksgiving

with friends and family. And as always,

I hope you enjoy this months issue of

Machens Advantage. Feel free to let me

know your thoughts. My door is always

open.

Gary DrewingPresident

Joe Machens Dealerships

Giving Thanks

A Word With Gary

IN THIS ISSUENovember 2012

Visit a Joe MachensDealership

Meet Our Team ...................... 5

Best Sellers ........................ 6, 7

Test Drive .............................. 9

Car Care ............................. 11

Ask The Machens Experts ..... 13

Biz Buzz ........................ 15, 17

By The Numbers .................. 21

Machens Neighborhood ....... 23

In Your Words ...................... 25

Located in ColumbiaJoe Machens Ford Lincoln

Main Showroom1911 W. Worley St.800-745-4454

Truck Center600 Bernadette Drive800-745-4454

Machens Vandiver416 Vandiver Drive888-261-5510

Joe Machens Toyota Scion900 Bernadette Drive866-519-4450

Joe Machens BMW1510 1-70 Drive S.W.877-269-2660

Joe MachensAutomotive GroupFiat, Mazda, Mercedes-Benzand Mitsubishi500 Vandiver Drive866-907-0339

Joe Machens Nissan201 Nebraska Ave.877-305-1660

Joe Machens Hyundai1300 Vandiver Drive800-473-6343

Joe Machens Volkswagen1200 Vandiver Drive

Located in Jefferson CityJoe Machens Capital CityFord Lincoln807 Southwest Blvd.800-234-4953


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Dean HovisInternet Sales & LeasingJoe Machens Toyota Scion

How long have you worked for the Joe Machens

Dealerships? I have been with this organization for sevenyears.

What brought you to Columbia? is is home to me. Ive

lived here since 1960.

What do you like to do for fun? Boating at the Lake of the

Ozarks is the main thing I like to do for fun.

Accomplishment you are most proud of:When I was in

my 20s, I was invited to try out for the U.S. Olympic team

in kayaking. Unfortunately, later that year, the Olympic

committee decided to drop that sport.

Youd never guess that I am thankful each and every day

for God being in my life!

Why Im proud to be a liated with the Joe Machens

Dealerships: I enjoy being part of an organization that puts

customers as its top priority and makes sure that they are well

taken care of before, during and after the sale.

Your rst car: My rst car was a 1970 MGB. It was British

racing green, with black interior and spoke wheels!

Meet Our Team

Scotty JusticeSales AdvisorJoe Machens Toyota Scion

How long have you worked for the Joe Machens

Dealerships? I have been employed with Joe Machens foreight years.

What brought you to Columbia? My wife works for State

Farm Insurance and we moved to Columbia for her job.

What do you like to do for fun? For fun and recreation, I

enjoy bowling, pool and motorcycle riding.

Accomplishment you are most proud of: is past June,

I sold 36 cars. at was an all-time monthly record for Joe

Machens Toyota. I am quite proud of that.

Youd never guess that I have a Harley-Davidsonmotorcycle.

Why Im proud to be a liated with the Joe Machens

Dealerships: I am familiar with the other car dealers around

town and they do not care about their salespeople like Joe

Machens Dealerships does. e Machens reputation is what

led me here and has kept me here.

Your rst car: My rst vehicle was a 1965 Chevy pickup

truck.


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Greg BothamToyota

719-310-8438 [email protected]

Nathan AkpanToyota

[email protected]

TravisDometrorch

Nissan573-443-1660

Chick AshworthToyota

[email protected]

Rob ChenHyundai

[email protected]

John BoyerToyota


Mike ButlerFord

[email protected]

Danny BrestalHyundai


Eric BartonFord Truck Center636-579-6329 Cell

[email protected]

Brad DavisFord


Joe BurksFord


Mark DietzelFord


Danh DoNissan


Pat DarbyAutomotive Group

[email protected]

Kofi AdadeyToyota


Wesley EarlHyundai


Warren ByingtonToyota


Joe HerxCapital City Ford Lincoln

[email protected]

Doug MooneyFord

573- 881-5055 [email protected]

Dean HovisToyota


Al MorganAutomotive Group573-480-0682 Cell

[email protected]

Rafael RomeroToyota


Sales Representatives

YEAR-TO-DATE

Bryant ChamblyHyundai


Danny GingerichToyota


Scotty JusticeToyota


Sales Leaders

Best Sellers


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Best Sellers


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Mark HopwoodFord


Bill HinsonToyota

[email protected]

Russell HoskinsFord

[email protected]

Dan SchoonoverHyundai

[email protected]

Matt McMahonNissan


Brent SimmonsCapital City Ford Lincoln


Mack McKinneyFord


Josh ReichlinBMW


Jason LaneVandiver


Tim PippinHyundai


Ben JeffersonFord Truck Center

[email protected]

Glenn PattersonNissan

[email protected]

Tom HugheyVandiver

573-673-9009 Cell

Ken StarkNissan

[email protected]

Adam MillerFord


Don RacinowskiCapital City Ford Lincoln


Bradley KellermanCapital City Ford Lincoln


Thad TorgersonToyota


Bruce MulnixFord

[email protected]

Scotty GlasgowNissan

[email protected]

Bob EsseFord Truck Center

[email protected]

Doug UnderwoodCapital City Ford Lincoln


Adam NealeFord Truck Center573-529-1591 Cell

[email protected]

Moses GingerichToyota


Will RobbFord

[email protected]

Ryan LongeneckerFord Truck Center573-289-0578 Cell

[email protected]

Brian RushHyundai


Todd MarpleFord


Cameron TiggToyota


John MilleticsNissan


Kevin WestFord

[email protected]

James WilliamsNissan


Pam WolfFord Truck Center


Gregg WoodsAutomotive Group

[email protected]

Gary WillisToyota

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Youve probably heard this from a well-meaning elder:

Life is about compromises. at may be true when it

comes to deciding who does the dishes, but it is no lon-

ger true when it comes to the family vehicle.

It turns out you dont have to choose between cutting-edge

features and family-friendly functionality, fuel economy and

performance, or safety and jaw-dropping good looks. You can have

it all in with the 2013 BMW X1.

e X1 is the smallest member of BMWs Sport-Activity line,and although it has been a popular oering in Europe for several

years, it is brand-new to the U.S. market. e X1 is available in

rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive congurations, with either a 240

horsepower, 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine, or in the case of the

test model a powerful 300-horsepower, 3.0-liter, turbocharged

inline six.

Even with all-wheel drive and the larger engine, the test

model still scored a more-than-respectable EPA mileage rating of

18 city/27 highway/21 combined. at economy doesnt come

at the cost of performance, though. e X1 muscled its way

eortlessly through acceleration tests.

e superior handling of the X1 is matched only by the

superior comfort of the interior. e driver and passenger seats

seem as if they were custom made for their occupants. Rear-seat

passengers enjoy plenty of room, and theres ample cargo space to

make the X1 work for a busy family.

e test model sported a brand-new color in the BMW line the juicy Valencia Orange. It was also equipped with a Harmon

Kardon Surround Sound system, navigation assist, rearview camera

and heated seats.

Perhaps the nicest feature of all is the tasteful elegance inherent

in the BMW line. Both interior and exterior styling is rst class.

eres no compromise here and no mistaking the BMW brand,

whether youre admiring this beauty as it rolls down the road or

soaking in the comforts from the cabin of your very own X1.

STICKER STATS: STARTING MSRP: $30,650 FOR sDRIVE 28i MODEL (TEST MODEL: $49,220)

FUEL ECONOMY: 34 MPG HIGHWAY (sDRIVE 28i); 27 MPG HIGHWAY (xDRIVE 35i)

Test Drive: 2013 BMW X1

The BMW X1ACCEPT NO COMPROMISES


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Car Care

Safety on the road is no accident. For example, when

a warning light illuminates on a cars dashboard, it is

alerting you to a situation that requires your attention.

While not all warning lights are a sign that disaster is

imminent, no warning indicator should ever be ignored. ats the

word from the experts at AAA, who encourage motorists to read

their owners manual and know what each of the warning lights in

their vehicle means. To help, AAA oers the following tips:

Oil Pressure Light

e oil pressure light is usually an oilcan symbol or the word

OIL. It comes on when there is a drop in engine oil pressure. Of

all the warning lights, the oil pressure light indicates the greatestpotential for serious mechanical damage.

If the oil pressure warning light comes on and stays on, pull o

the road at the earliest safe opportunity, shut o the engine and

call for assistance.

Engine Temperature Light

e engine temperature light is usually a thermometer symbol or

the word TEMP. It comes on when the engine temperature is

unsafe for your vehicle. Unless the engine temperature is quickly

brought under control, major damage may occur.

If there are any signs of a cooling system leak, pull o the road

at the earliest safe opportunity, shut o the engine and call for

assistance.

Be careful when opening the hood in the presence of steam,

and never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

Charging System Light

e charging system light is usually a battery symbol or the word

ALT or GEN. It comes on when the vehicles electrical system

is no longer receiving power from the alternator.

If this light comes on, shut down all unnecessary electrical

loads such as the radio, heater or air conditioning, then drive the

vehicle to a repair facility immediately for further inspection.

Check Engine Light

e check engine light comes on when there is a problem aecting

the vehicles exhaust emissions.

If the light comes on and stays on, make an appointment

with an auto repair shop to have the problem checked in the near

future.

If the check engine light begins ashing repeatedly, the

catalytic converter is overheating. Should this occur, drive the

vehicle to a repair shop immediately for further diagnosis.

Disregarding a ashing check engine light could start a re,

destroy the catalytic converter and result in necessary repairs.

Warning Lights SendMessages You Cant Ignore


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HAVE A QUESTION FOR THE EXPERTS? EMAIL JEFF AUSMUS AT [email protected]

Ask The Machens Experts

... WE ANSWEREDHELPFUL ADVICE FOR AUTO OWNERS

Winter Driving Options

Q:Which vehicle optionpackages should I considerfor winter driving?

A:Fortunately for those of us who have to confrontMidwestern winters, todays advances in automotive

technology have produced some amazing and convenient

new cold-weather features: electronic stability systems, winter

transmission modes, heated seats, steering wheels, wipers

and side mirrors, headlight washers and remote starts, just to

name a few. To learn more about the vehicles that deliver these

options and more, and to make your winter driving a little more

comfortable, visit a Joe Machens Dealership today.

Cars For College

Q:As far as looks, aordabilityand mpg, what cars are goodfor college students?

A:According to a recent poll from Edmunds.com, eightvehicles are favorite choices among college students.We are pleased to oer you all of these models and more.

Mazda3 Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Veloster Ford Focus

Ford Fiesta Nissan Versa

Toyota Yaris Scion xB

The Lincoln Story

Q:Are Lincoln vehicles namedin honor of Abraham Lincoln?

A:Its true. Named after his boyhood hero, our16th president, the Lincoln Motor Co. was

established in 1917 by Henry Leland, an automotive parts

manufacturer, with the initial purpose of building aircraft

engines. After World War I, he retooled his factories to make

luxury automobiles, but soon ran into dire straits. In 1922,

Ford Motor Co. purchased Lincoln. See how far these historic

vehicles have come at Joe Machens Ford Lincoln or Joe

Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln.

An EcoBoost Education

Q:What is this EcoBoost engineIm hearing so much about?

A: EcoBoost is a revolutionary family ofturbocharged, direct-injected gasoline enginesproduced exclusively by Ford Motor Co. Engines built on

EcoBoost technology are designed to deliver power and torque

consistent with, or even better than, larger conventional

engines while achieving approximately 20 percent better fuel

e ciency and 15 percent less greenhouse emissions. Seven2013 Ford models will be equipped with these impressive

engines.


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Biz Buzz

FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRYNews Briefs

Energy-e cient washers and dryers,

solar panels, and the fuel-e cient

2013 Ford Fusion look to be hot

green products this fall as a majority of

Americans say theyre paying more upfront

to save money over time.

e all-new Fusion provides the power

of choice an automotive-rst lineup of

fuel-e cient EcoBoost , EcoBoost with

Auto Start-Stop technology, hybrid and

plug-in hybrid powertrain oerings.

e Fusion with 1.6-liter EcoBoost

engine is Fords rst gasoline-powered

vehicle in North America to oer the

Auto Start-Stop fuel-saving technology

derived directly from advanced Ford

hybrids, and a $295 option with the

convenience of a six-speed automatic

transmission.

As American consumers continue to

get greener, Ford is rapidly introducing

more fuel-saving technologies to expand

the power of choice for leading fuel

economy across our lineup, says Raj

Nair, Ford group vice president for global

product development. e new Fusion

with Auto Start-Stop technology is an

aordable way for consumers to enjoy

some hybrid benets including improved

urban fuel economy and cleaner air.

A Ford-commissioned survey by

leading market research rm Penn Schoen

Berland also found many American drivers

are slowing down, coasting more to stops,

and in some cases even slipstreaming

behind larger vehicles to save gasoline.

Based on $1,000 of discretionary

income to spend on energy savings, 25

percent of the survey respondents would

buy a vehicle with hybrid technology, with

almost equal numbers choosing energy-

e cient appliances or solar panels.

Americans Go Slower, Choose GreenerGoods Like New Fusion EcoBoost

SURVEY SAYS e study shows thesignicance of this greener

attitude shift, as seven out

of 10 drivers have changed

their driving habits to

become more fuel-e cient.

is recently released

research of American driver

attitudes indicates the

following trends:

Saving money and

helping the environment

are top drivers of energy-

e cient purchases.

Almost all respondents

agree on the importance

of fuel-e cient vehicles

(95 percent), followed by

energy-e cient appliances

(93 percent) and light bulbs(85 percent).

Seven of 10 respondents

have changed their driving

habits to save fuel.

64 percent drive less

frequently, 41 percent

have slowed down, and

10 percent say they draft

behind larger vehicles to

save fuel.

32 percent have done

research to nd cheaper

fuel.

21 percent have

purchased a new vehicle

with improved fuel

economy.


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Biz Buzz

The Toyota Tacoma remains the best-selling

compact pickup truck in the U.S. market

and further ensures its leadership for 2013 by

oering a new Limited Package for a touch of luxury

in a hard-working truck.

Restyled and upgraded with new interior comfort

and audio/multimedia features just last year, the

Tacoma returns for 2013 in a wide variety of

congurations and models. is focus on customer

choice has been instrumental in the vehicles continued

market leadership. e Tacoma line oers a choice

between four-cylinder and V-6 engines, and 2WD and

4WD drivetrains.

e new Limited Package equips the 2013

Tacoma with a sense of renement, and adds a more

sophisticated exterior appearance. e packages

amenities include SofTex-trimmed heated front

sport seats; four-way adjustable drivers seat; variable-speed windshield wipers; metallic tone instrument

panel trim; leather-trimmed steering wheel with

audio controls; dual sun visors with mirrors and

extenders; auto-dimming rearview mirror with rear

camera display and outside temperature gauge, plus a

HomeLink universal transceiver.

e Limited Package dresses up the Tacoma with

18-inch chrome-clad wheels with 265/60R18 tires,

chrome grille surround and rear bumper, along with

chrome outside mirrors with integrated turn-signal

indicators, chrome door handles and fog lamps.

2013 Toyota TacomaDebuts New LuxuryLimited Package

2013 Nissan Altima Earns5-Star NCAP Rating

The completely redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima has earned a

ve-star overall vehicle safety rating as part of the National

Highway Tra c Safety Administrations New Car Assessment

Program. Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA introduced more

stringent tests and requirements for ve-star ratings.

With the new Altima, we made available a suite of safety

innovations, including intelligent headlights, Blind Spot Warning and

Moving Object Detection, says Brian Carolin, senior vice president of

sales and marketing for Nissan North America Inc. e 2013 Altima

is the whole package, oering class-leading 38 mpg highway, premium

comfort and advanced safety features.

e Nissan Altima comes equipped with a variety of standard safety

features, including the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System, driver andfront-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-

mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags, Vehicle Dynamic

Control, 3-point ALR/ELR seat belt system, LATCH System (Lower

Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), zone body construction with front

and rear crumple zones, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy

Fill Tire Alert, which sounds the car horn to notify a person lling a tire

with air when the recommended tire pressure has been reached.

Available features include next-generation Safety Shield

technologies, including Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning

and Moving Object Detection systems using an innovative single rear

camera.


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By The Numbers

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PERCENTAGE OF JOE MACHENSEMPLOYEES WHO CONTRIBUTETO THE UNITED WAY

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U.S. SALES OF NEW VOLKSWAGENS IN 2011

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Machens Ford Lincoln

was another huge success.

anks to the 300-plus

people who took new

vehicle test drives, Ford

Motor Co. donated a

combined $6,000 to

Rock Bridge, Hickman,Douglass and Father

Tolton high schools.

Machens Neighborhood

Pitcher PerfectWith a pristine 6-0 record and a 49.40 percent

tournament average, 8-year-old Ryan Schepers of Lake

Ozark recently won the 2012 Horseshoe Pitching

world championship in the cadets division. Ryans dad,

Mark, is a parts driver in shipping and receiving for Joe

Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln. Way to go, Ryan!

MORE THAN JUST A CAR DEALERSHIP

Running Over CancerJoe Machens was proud to help sponsor the third annual Susan

G. Komen Race for the Cure. Team Machens joined nearly 3,000

other participants and helped raise more than a quarter of a

million dollars for the battle against breast cancer.

Executives BustedIn coordination with volunteers from the

Columbia Police O cers Association,

local business and community leaders

agreed to be arrested for the MDA

Lock-Up. Stoney Creek Inn served as

jail, and prisoners arrived in vehicles

supplied by Joe Machens Dealerships.

All bail money raised went to ght

muscular dystrophy.

SchoolvolunteersregisterpeopleforFordandLincolntestdrives.

Community

RyanSchepers,horseshoe

worldchampion

Ryanpitchesaway.

JMDDirectorofMarketingMaryJoHenrywithonecoolcat


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In Your Words

Happiness...IS A NEW VEHICLE FROM JOE MACHENS

Ellyn Richardsons car-buying experience with salesman

Brad Davis at Joe Machens Ford Lincoln? Just terric.

is is my very rst new

car. I bought it from my

son, Joe Rivera, who is

with the Joe Machens

Truck Center/Internet

Department. ey

delivered it all the way

here to Lubbock, Texas,

for me. My son and my

Ford Focus are both so

wonderful!

Maria Ramirez

Our salesman, Nathan

Akpan, did a great job

educating us on the

benets of leasing and we

got a fabulous deal from

Joe Machens Toyota. We

are 100 percent satised

with our 2012 Corolla and

the service we received.

Steve and Beth Luetjen

Whenever I or anyone else I know

am looking for a vehicle of any kind, we

always go to our friends Kerry omas

and Gene Buck at Machens Vandiver. We

have been doing business with these guys

for years. Greg Huddleston and family

A shout-out to DougMooney at Joe MachensFord Lincoln for hooking upmy girls with cotton candywhile I had my truck in forservice. Its unreal what theseguys do to take care of theircustomers. Nick Allen


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