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Crown Motorsports Division Builds Record-Breaking Supercharged Audi S5,GIAC Production Software Used
Crown Motorsports Division recently announced a record-breaking 1/4-mile run by client Loe Phaengsavanh using an Audi S5 3.0 built by the St. Petersburg-based custom performance center.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - March 31, 2017
Crown Motorsports Division recently announced a record-breaking 1/4-mile run by client Loe Phaengsavanh using an Audi S5 3.0 built by the St. Petersburg-based custom performance center. The 2014 Audi S5 set the quarter-mile record at 11.208 seconds on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Bradenton Motorsports Park in FL, reaching 122.96 MPH. The vehicle now holds the world record for stock, supercharged 2013 ? 2016 S5 coupes.
Phaengsavanh also set the previous 1/4-mile record at 11.241 seconds last summer reaching 122.44 MPH.
"It has been our pleasure at Crown Motorsports Division to work with Loe as well as GIAC throughout the testing and development process for this vehicle and current software. Because of the commitment from both Loe and GIAC , as well as the skilled hands of our technicians at Crown Motorsports Division, we were able to share in this awesome accomplishment," said Evan Doel, Performance Lead at Crown Motorsports Division.
Crown Motorsports Division has been partnering with GIAC since March 2016 and began beta testing the B8.5 Dual pulley software in August 2016 with Phaengsavanh and his record-breaking Audi S5.
"Loe has been paramount in the development and success of the B8.5 GIAC software and he deserves a lot of credit for what he has accomplished," Doel continued.
Other performance modifications made public by Crown Motorsports Division include: AWE super charger pulley, larger crank pulley, upgraded cooling system, Crown Motorsports X-pipe exhaust modification, and a transmission mount upgrade.
"I felt great knowing that I was part of something that will be utilized for others who run, or will run, using GIAC software. The team was wonderful to work with, and I enjoy that my daily driver can run like it does safely without going to the extremes. If the weather cooperates, I will be making a few more passes, slowly chipping away at my time. And if not, then I will hit the track again once cooler weather passes through Florida in the fall," said Loe Phaengsavanh.
The record-breaking night run took place on Thursday, March 16 during Bradenton Motorsports Park's Test and Tune night. Phaengsavanh, reached the 11.208-second marker on his second run of the night.
"On behalf of Loe and Crown Motorsports Division, I would like to give special thanks to Garrett, Andrew, Connie, Logan, and Seth at GIAC for their continued support and we look forward to working with them on future projects in hopes of continuing the success of the GIAC software and Crown Motorsports Division. There are more records to come!" said Doel, when asked about Crown Motorsports Division's futures projects.
The Crown Motorsports Division,located at 5500 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, has been operating since August 2015. However, it didn't start announcing its services until March 2016.
About Crown Automotive Group
Over the last 40 years, Crown Automotive Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the nation with operations in Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Every Crown Automotive dealership features an extensive selection of new, certified, and meticulously inspected pre-owned vehicles with financing options for every budget. Customers can also expect superior service from a team of highly trained technicians at Crown's signature award-winning service facilities.
Driven by four core values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and Growth, the group is committed to providing each customer with "The Better Way To Buy."
Visit http://www.crowncars.com for more information on Crown Automotive Group and The Better Way To Buy.
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Crown Automotive Group Adds 25 Awards to Growing List of Accolades
Crown Automotive Group received a total of 25 dealership awards from two of the nation's top annual customer service rating programs: Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards and DealerRater Dealer of the Year.
St. Petersburg, FL, March 30, 2017
Crown Automotive Group received a total of 25 dealership awards from two of the nation's top annual customer service rating programs: Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards and DealerRater Dealer of the Year.
Crown Automotive Group recently earned a total of 25 awards from two of the industry's most respected car dealership customer review and rating programs: Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards, and DealerRater Dealer of The Year.
DealerRater honored the automotive group with a total of 15 accolades during its annual awards announcement, made early this year at the National Automobile Dealership Association (NADA) Convention. It recognizes dealers with two annual programs: the Dealer of the Year Awards, and its complementary Consumer Satisfaction Awards.
Crown Buick GMC
- Dealer of the Year in the US ?Buick
- Dealer of the Year in the US ?GMC
- Dealer of the Year FL ? Buick
- Dealer of the Year FL ? GMC
Crown Eurocars of Dublin (Mercedes-Benz)
- Dealer of the Year ? OH
DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award
- Audi Clearwater
- Crown Buick GMC
- Crown Eurocars St Pete
- Crown Honda
- Crown Hyundai
- Crown Nissan
- Capital Mercedes-Benz
- Capital BMW
- Crown Eurocars Dublin (Mercedes-Benz)
- Crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Dublin
The dealership group also earned 10 Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards across a number of its dealership brands. Awards were open to Edmunds Dealer Partners with an overall sales rating of five stars on a minimum of 20 reviews on Edmunds.com over the past year, and a 4.5-star average over the past two years.
Edmunds 5-Star Dealer:
- Crown Acura
- Crown Buick
- Crown Eurocars St Pete
- Crown Honda
- Crown Hyundai
- Crown Nissan
- Crown CDJR Dublin
- Capital BMW
"Programs such as the Five Star Dealer Awards that recognize excellent customer service can make a real difference to dealers looking to stand out from the competition. We celebrate these exceptional dealers and congratulate them for going above and beyond for their customers," said Avi Steinlouf, CEO of Edmunds.
About DealerRater Dealer of The Year Awards
DealerRater's Dealer of the Year awards are given annually to the top U.S. and Canadian car dealers based on a Bayesian algorithm called PowerScore?, which considers the dealership's average DealerRater star-rating as well as the total number of reviews written about the dealership during the 2016 calendar year.
Categories for scoring include customer service, quality of work, friendliness, pricing and overall experience.
About Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards
The Edmunds Five Star Dealer Awards are given annually to dealerships across the nation that consistently deliver great car-shopping experiences. Now in its fifth year, Edmunds presented awards to 817 car dealers who have earned the highest overall rating for customer satisfaction in Edmunds' dealer sales ratings.
In order to be eligible, dealers must participate in the Edmunds Dealer Partner program and must have earned an overall sales rating of five stars on a minimum of 20 reviews on Edmunds over the past year. Additionally, they must have maintained at least a 4.5-star average over the past two years to be recognized.
About Crown Automotive Group
Over the last 40 years, Crown Automotive Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the nation with operations in Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Every Crown Automotive dealership features an extensive selection of new, certified, and meticulously inspected pre-owned vehicles with financing options for every budget. Customers can also expect superior service from a team of highly trained technicians at Crown's signature award-winning service facilities.
Driven by four core values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and Growth, the group is committed to providing each customer with "The Better Way To Buy."
Visit http://www.crowncars.com for more information on Crown Automotive Group and The Better Way To Buy.
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Crown Jaguar Wins Coveted 'Pride Of Jaguar Award' For 10th Consecutive Year, 13th To Date
Jaguar Land Rover North America recently listed Crown Jaguar as 1 of only 16 U.S. Jaguar dealers to qualify for the prestigious 2017 Pride of Jaguar Retailer Excellence distinction. The manufacturer evaluated the Crown Automotive Group dealer on three core performance indicators: customer advocacy, sales, and business excellence.
"We are delighted to honor these deserving 32 Jaguar and Land Rover retailers for their recognized leadership in both customer service and sales satisfaction."
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (PRWEB) MARCH 24, 2017
St. Petersburg-based Crown Jaguar was recently awarded the prestigious 2017 Pride of Jaguar Award by Jaguar Land Rover North America. The coveted award is given annually to the top 16 Jaguar retailers in the nation. This marks the dealer's 13th win and the tenth time in a row that the automotive manufacturer has honored Crown Jaguar with the distinction.
"We're honored to be recognized for ten consecutive years," said Larry Casto, General Manager of Crown Jaguar. "We want to thank Jaguar and our valued clientele for this award."
Jaguar Land Rover N.A. evaluated its 330 U.S. Jaguar and Land Rover retailers based on three key performance categories, choosing 16 top dealers from each brand. Award-winning Land Rover stores received the Land Rover Pinnacle Retailer Excellence Award.
The qualifying categories included customer advocacy, sales, and business excellence.
"We are delighted to honor these deserving 32 Jaguar and Land Rover retailers for their recognized leadership in both customer service and sales satisfaction," said Joe Eberhardt, President & CEO of Jaguar Land Rover N.A. in the manufacturer's statement earlier this month.
Crown Jaguar offers an extensive selection of new, certified pre-owned, and quality pre-owned Jaguar models at its St. Petersburg location in Florida. The luxury dealership also houses a state-of-the-art service department staffed with Jaguar certified technicians.
"Together with our retailers, we take great pride in providing an exceptional overall experience for our customers that sets us apart from the rest," said Eberhardt.
Over the last 40 years, Crown Automotive Group has grown into one of the largest dealership groups in the nation,with operations in Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Every Crown Automotive dealership features an extensive selection of new, certified, and meticulous inspected pre-owned vehicles with financing options for every budget. Customers can also expect superior service from a team of highly trained technicians at Crown's signature award-winning service facility.
Driven by four core values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and Growth, the group is committed to providing each customer with "The Better Way To Buy."
Jaguar Land Rover is the UK's largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world's leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel- drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world's premier luxury sports sedan and sports car marques.
The company employs almost 38,000 people globally, with 330 in the U.S. and supports around 275,000 more through its dealerships, suppliers and local businesses.
Manufacturing is centered in the UK, with additional plants in China, Brazil, India and Slovakia.
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Crown Buick GMC Awarded Certified Service Elite Status by GM
The St. Petersburg-based dealership was 1 of only 300 top GM dealerships in the nation to achieve Service Elite Dealer Status. The distinction was awarded based on the dealership's outstanding performance in Fixed Operations.
St. Petersburg, FL, March 04, 2017
Crown Buick GMC recently achieved GM Certified Elite Service Dealer status based on Zone, Regional and National recommendations and an evaluation conducted by the automotive manufacturer General Motors.
The certification was awarded to the top 300 out of 4,500 dealerships in the nation based on GM's key Fixed Operation metrics. Dealers were judged in six categories including New Vehicle Customer Retention, Service Training Standards (STS), Repeat Repairs Percentage, and Dealer Sales Loyalty Percentage.
"This distinction is a true testament to how we conduct business at Crown Buick GMC. Our customers' satisfaction is truly our number 1 priority, and it shows," said Craig Blacklidge, General Manager.
Over the next 12 months Crown Buick GMC will have access to exclusive benefits, not available to other dealerships, that are designed to further support processes associated with the Fixed Operations department and enhance the customer experience.
About Crown Automotive Group
Over the last 40 years, Crown Automotive Group has grown into one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the nation with operations in Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Every Crown Automotive dealership features an extensive selection of new, certified, and meticulously inspected pre-owned vehicles with financing options for every budget. Customers can also expect superior service from a team of highly trained technicians at Crown's signature award-winning service facilities.
Driven by four core values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and Growth, the group is committed to providing each customer with "The Better Way To Buy."
Visit http://www.crowncars.com to learn more about Crown Automotive Group & The Better Way To Buy.
