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A new era of electric has arrived with the Audi e-tron, the first and only electric SUV built with Audi DNA. With ample space for everyday life, long range capability and legendary quattro® all-wheel drive, the e-tron is more than an electric vehicle. It’s electric done the Audi way. First, let’s take care of the bullet points: the e-tron is an all-wheel drive, built-from-the-ground-up electric SUV powered by twin asynchronous electric motors that crank out 402 horsepower with boost technology. 0-60 happens in just 5.5 seconds and top speed is 124 mph. The range? More than 200 miles on a single charge. As you would expect from a luxury electric vehicle, the e-tron offers excellent noise, vibration, and harshness control, owing to the whisper-smooth BEV propulsion system. In its review of the Audi, Motor1.com said, “The e-tron is impressively quiet in urban conditions, shrugging off impacts from road imperfections and the roar of its low-rolling-resistance tires. At higher speeds, the sound of the wind rarely interrupts the serene cabin experience.” But can an electric SUV like the Audi deliver respectable performance off-road? The answer is: yes it can! Recently, indiGO Auto Group invited their clients to a one-of-a-kind, off-road desert adventure called “ Kick Up The Dust,” featuring some of the most capable SUVs on the market. The e-tron was the breakout hit of the event—holding its own against its gas-powered rivals. In a road test of the e-tron, Motor Trend Magazine reported, “Pushed hard, the e-tron's powertrain delivers the same punch and responsiveness as some of the more performance-oriented SUVs.” And the Audi e-tron isn’t just capable of taking you anywhere in the world—it can connect you with the world as well. It all starts with the myAudi app, a digital assistant that provides unprecedented levels of interconnectivity. The app helps you personalize each ride by accessing a growing suite of services that connect to your vehicle and heighten your driving experience. Not only does the e-tron’s interconnectivity make it more fun to drive, it also helps keep you and your family safe as well, offering innovative safety features like SOS, to help you make emergency calls. With Audi Connect you can remotely lock and unlock the doors, charge the battery and even find your car in a crowded parking lot. It also helps you plan your trips, finding the charging stations along the route and giving you the charging times necessary to reach your final destination. With the myAudi app you can spend less time worrying about you car and more time enjoying it. With the e-tron, electric has gone Audi. And so has indiGO Auto Group, where you can test-drive the 2020 Audi e-tron at Audi Rancho Mirage.

In November 2019, indiGO Auto Group invited their clients to a one-of-a-kind desert adventure called “Kick Up The Dust,” bringing together their luxury SUV’s for an extraordinary off-road experience. The lineup included models from prestige brands like Audi, Bentley, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche —and one brand you might not expect: Rolls-Royce. When the legendary automaker set out to build their first-ever all-wheel drive super-luxury SUV they were faced with a nearly impossible task. How do you design a powerful, full-sized vehicle that could conquer the Outback without compromising the supremely comfortable ride quality Rolls-Royce is famous for? The answer: you do it by creating the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The name is said to be inspired by the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered, which is fitting since the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is one gem that’s built to handle the rough. And the motoring world has taken notice. As the car enthusiasts over at BBC’s Top Gear put it, “Aspen, Jackson Hole and Gstaad will soon be heaving with Cullinans that can climb mountains while keeping the Dom Perignon chilled.” They go on to say: “The Cullinan takes Rolls’ fabled ride and refinement qualities into a new domain, doing to off-road rubble and ruts what the Phantom does to regular road imperfections. Even sitting in the back, the signature serenity is achieved.” Thanks to a twin-turbocharged 6.7-liter V12 engine that produces a staggering 563-hp, this 3-ton luxury leviathan can propel you from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. And to keep its impeccable manners on rough terrain there are double wishbones up front and a five-link rear axle with self-leveling air suspension. Electronically controlled dampers help further stabilize the ride along with a stereo camera system that “reads” the road ahead. And in a first for Rolls-Royce, the Cullinan has four-wheel steering with the power going to all four wheels in a 50/50 split. Unlike mere mortal vehicles, you don’t select a Cullinan off the showroom floor—you help create it from the ground up. The word Rolls-Royce uses is “bespoke.” That means each vehicle is tailor-made to your exacting specifications, a highly personalized, one-of-a-kind expression of your individual tastes and desires. Car and Driver sums it up perfectly: “Even though building an SUV is a clear break from tradition for the storied British brand, it's still an uncompromised Rolls-Royce in every way.” To find your own Rolls-Royce Cullinan, contact indiGO Auto Group, or to experience the full line of Rolls-Royce motorcars, visit Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Rancho Mirage or Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North Houston.

When it was unveiled in 1961, Enzo Ferrari called it "the most beautiful car ever made.”  He was speaking about the legendary E-Type Jaguar. Production of the E-Type ended in 1971, but now, over four decades later, the car that took the automotive world by storm has a worthy successor: The Jaguar F-Type luxury sports car. In its review of the F-Type, Autoblog.com said, “The distinctly Jaguar F-Type has proven itself to be a car with character, a true-blue, two-seat sports car.” The reviewer goes on to say that the F-Type R Coupe and R Convertible are “two of the best sports cars on the road today.” The car nuts over at BBC’s Top Gear put it even more succinctly: “The F-Type is fun to drive, sounds fantastic and looks amazing. Job done!” But, be forewarned: before you buy a Jaguar F-Type you’ll have some tough choices to make. First off, do you go with the convertible or the coupe? For a true, classic sports car experience nothing beats the exhilaration of cruising with the top down. However, the coupe’s solid roof and enclosed cockpit means that there’s more strength in the chassis, and the suspension’s been modified as well. Next up, you’ll need to choose a model, an engine and a price point. The F-Type has virtually every kind of sports car enthusiast covered, offering a wide range of models, features and engine configurations. Coupe And Convertible A base price of $61,600 gives you entre to the world of classic Jaguar sports car motoring with the F-Type coupe. (Convertibles cost about $3000 more.) With a capable 4-cylinder, turbocharged 296-hp engine, the coupe has a top speed of 155 mph, propelling you from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. The coupe and convertible are also available in the Checkered Flag Edition. Starting at $71,900, this limited-edition F-Type features special wheels, a meaner look and sportier accents. R-Dynamic Coupe and Convertible For those who desire a little more oomph, the R-Dynamic Coupe, starting at $84,300, offers a 6-cylinder, 380-hp supercharged engine that’ll whisk you from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds—and all the way to a top speed of 171 mph. R Coupe and Convertible If you’re one of those sports car enthusiasts for whom only eight cylinders will do, the F-Type has you covered there as well. The AWD R Coupe has a base price of $101,800, which buys you a 550-hp supercharged V8, a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds and a top end of 186 mph. SVR Coupe and Convertible And if money’s no object, there’s the most powerful, most exciting F-Type of all—the AWD SVR coupe and convertible. This top-of-the-line trim will set you back a minimum of $123,600, but that figure gets you into supercar territory with a V8 engine that puts out a staggering 575-horsepower, taking you from 0-60 in a neck-snapping 3.5 seconds. Top speed? A blistering 200 mph. As Top Gear puts it, “There isn’t a bad F-Type. The V8s naturally sound the best, the V6s are a bit more precise to drive and the four-cylinder, with its 296-hp output, is as approachable and trustworthy as an F-Type gets.” And as Car and Driver notes, “Regardless of powerplant, this Jag’s at its best on twisting roads where its agility and composure shine.” No matter what kind of motoring enthusiast you are or which thrill you have your eye on, indiGO Auto Group is your destination for all things Jaguar. Come experience the new 2020 F-Type at Jaguar Riverside or Jaguar Rancho Mirage.

DBX epitomizes Aston Martin design language in SUV form, pushing boundaries of British design and engineering. It is an SUV with the soul of a sports car delivering relentless adventure. At first, you will notice the Aston Martin grille as the distinctive face of the DBX. It dictates the curvature of the bonnet as it wraps beautifully around a mighty powertrain. The initials DB are for Aston Martin visionary, David Brown. This luxury sports SUV has active all-wheel drive with variable torque distribution and height adjustable air suspension to give you confidence and versatility for any venture. Its exclusive architecture sits on an all-new platform and is crafted from aluminum that’s bonded for strength, though is ultra-lightweight. The DBX has double wishbone front suspension combined with a multi-link rear axle. It has electronic adaptive damping for every wheel. Get ready for a top torque of 700 Nm, maximum horsepower of 550 and 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, powered by a 4-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine. When you step inside, the DBX offers the first-ever 5-seat model with ample space for your lifestyle. Seats are trimmed in sumptuous full-grain leather and a range of innovative materials and exquisite woods ensure a cabin tailored to your taste. A 10.25” screen sits elegantly flush in the center console, while a huge 12.3” screen provides a wealth of information. Apple CarPlay comes standard, as does a 360-degree camera system and ambient lighting in 64 different colors. The DBX has an impressive curated collection of accessories you can tailor to any journey. For example, the Pet package includes a portable pet washer and the Snow package offers boot warmers for cold excursions. Be the first to experience the Aston Martin DBX SUV, starting at $189,900, at indiGO Auto Group’s Aston Martin Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motors Campus.

The new Defender pivots for the 21 st century, proving 70 years of innovation and improvement now take its rugged durability to the next level. Extreme terrains, from desert to mountain to urban jungle, show off Defender’s capable by nature design and unrivaled purpose. True to its history, this iconic 4x4 features the toughest, most durable materials to date. There is no doubt why it has and continues to be the choice of adventurers worldwide. Immediately recognizable is the Defender’s signature outer silhouette. Inside, its new D7 architecture is engineered to withstand the Extreme Event test procedure. The Defender’s performance goes beyond the normal standard for SUV testing. Its new Configurable Terrain Response is designed to optimize any terrain. Land Rover’s pioneering Terrain Response® 2 technology is enhanced with a standard Wade Sensing feature. This means you can tailor off-road character more precisely. The Defender 110 offers optional 5 + 2 seating and four different Accessory Packs. Make sure to see the Explorer Pack for serious off-roading, the Adventure Pack for time spent outdoors, the Country Pack for braving the elements, and the Urban Pack to take on the suburbs with style. Starting at $49,900, this brawny Defender can handle a max payload of up to 1,984-lbs, static roof load of up to 661-lbs and dynamic roof load of 370-lbs. Moreover, its towing capacity is 8,201-lbs and it has a wading depth of up to 35.4-in! Inside features a functional, flexible interior with exposed structural elements. In-car technology presents an infotainment system with an intuitive interface and easy updates accessed remotely. The 10” touchscreen with Apple CarPlay ® and Android Auto™ compatibility offers convenience, connectivity and visibility. Land Rover continues its long-term humanitarian partnership with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies with Defender at the center of it. Experience the new Defender at indiGO Auto Group’s Land Rover Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motors Campus.

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover is ready to tackle any California terrain. Both rugged and luxurious, the Range Rover is ideal for the Charleston lifestyle. First released in 1970, the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover is a new take on the classic. Land Rover describes, “Reflecting its unrivalled heritage, Range Rover is as striking on the outside as it is refined within, taking design, comfort and craftsmanship to extraordinary new heights while still delivering the performance and capability customers expect. The original luxury SUV has defined the market since 1970 with an iconic design that has evolved over nearly half a century at the top of the 4x4 class. The trademark clam-shell bonnet and purposeful grille create an imposing front graphic, while the floating roof and distinctive belt line define its enduring profile. A mix of luxurious, sustainably-sourced interior materials furnish the cabin alongside the latest consumer technologies to deliver the perfect blend of modern-day convenience and timeless luxury.” Test drive the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover at indiGO Auto Group’s Land Rover Rancho Mirage today.

Porsche recently released the all-new 2019 Porsche Cayenneand the 2019 Porsche Cayenne S, the third generation of Porsche Cayenne SUVs. Porsche explains, “The all-new Cayenne builds on the formula that started in 2003 while pushing performance boundaries even further through new technologies that significantly improve on-road performance and comfort. The new Cayenne is more athletic both in appearance and driving performance due to new styling cues and engineering developments. In line with its modern exterior, the interior carries many of the same design cues and new technologies that made their debut on the 2017 Porsche Panamera.” Several exciting new features are available on the Cayenne and Cayenne S. The Cayenne offers a 3.0L single-turbo V6 with 335 horsepower and332 lb-ft of torque, while the Cayenne S offers 2.9L twin-turbo V6 making 434 horsepower, 406 lb-ft of torque. Both models feature Porsche Traction Management (PTM), a new eight-speed Tiptronic S gearbox, available rear-axle steering increases agility and stability, and the new Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB). Test drive the 2019 Porsche Cayenne today at indiGO Auto Group’s Porsche North Houston, Porsche St. Louis, or Porsche of Rancho Mirage.

Land Rover never ceases to amaze customers with its rugged, luxurious, ready-for-anything SUVs. The company just released stunning images of the new Range Rover SV Coupé, the world’s first full-size SUV coupé.   Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Officer of Land Rover, commented, “The Range Rover SV Coupé is a celebration of the Range Rover bloodline. With a dramatic two-door silhouette, this breath-taking four-seat coupé alludes to its unique heritage while being thoroughly modern and contemporary. Beautifully realized and superbly engineered, the Range Rover SV Coupé delivers the most distinguished, luxurious and exclusive Range Rover ever built.” To discover more about the Range Rover SV Coupé, visit us at indiGO Auto Group's Land Rover Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

If you’re having trouble narrowing down which luxurious Italian Maserati to purchase, use this quick-glance guide to compare the technical specifications of the Quattroporte and the GranTurismo. The Maserati Quattroporte Fuel Type: Gasoline Number of Cylinders/Layout: V6 / 60° Displacement (Liters): 3.0 Max Power (HP): 404 Max Torque (ft-lb): 406 Max Speed (mph): 177 Acceleration (0-60 MPH): 5.0 s The Maserati GranTurismo Fuel Type: Gasoline Number of Cylinders/Layout: V8 / 90° Displacement (Liters): 4.7 Max Power (HP): 405 Max Torque (ft-lb): 340 Max Speed (mph): 177 Acceleration (0-60 MPH): 5.2 s To really discover which model is right for you, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Maserati of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus to test drive the GranTurismo and the Quattroporte.

We are thrilled to announce that our new Porsche North Houston dealership is officially open for business today. The new building is located at 13911 North Freeway in Houston beside our Lamborghini Houston dealership; the two facilities combined create an indiGO Auto Group campus that is over 10 acres in size. With more than 60,000 square feet of interior space, the all new Porsche North Houston will include two-stories of showrooms, with a café on each floor, and complimentary-enhanced WIFI covering the entire campus. Additionally, the new Porsche North Houston will offer a luxurious leather-filled customer waiting/entertainment lounge that will be outfitted with a digital experience, charging stations, USB plug-ins and a glass-viewing-area which looks directly into Porsche North Houston’s new state-of-the-art service experience facility. The new building will have a Porsche simulator, a 20-foot digital wall and a full-time customer experience manager (concierge) on hand. The new Porsche North Houston will have a Porsche clothing and accessories boutique that will offer the latest official Porsche Drivers Selection and Porsche Design products. The all new Porsche North Houston location has earned the unique distinction to be both an authorized Porsche Classic Center dealer and be one of six Porsche Flagship dealers in the United States. Porsche Flagship dealers are allocated the most-desired vehicles from the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur division of Porsche. The new Porsche North Houston will also host one of the largest new, pre-owned and Certified Pre-Owned inventories in the United States. The new facility is one of the largest Porsche authorized factory service centers in the United States. It features three climate-controlled indoor customer reception lanes, each over 105 feet of length, an air-conditioned service work shop containing 26 technician stations and area to support the much-anticipated Porsche Mission E electric vehicle. A separate building housing a hand wash center with multiple washing rooms, for washing and detailing new and customer service vehicles will follow shortly. Todd Blue, Chairman and CEO of indiGO Auto Group, said, “This new facility is a culmination of our mission: to honor the heritage of the Porsche brand while passionately enlightening and activating customer ownership. The new Porsche North Houston is the epitome of a boutique experience with a unique and authentic Porsche touch. We positioned this new facility next door to our Lamborghini Houston dealership by design to create the ultimate luxury automotive campus in Houston, building on what we’ve created at our indiGO Auto Group campus in Southern California. We hope to have more exciting surprises to announce about this campus for our customers and friends in the very near future.” He added, “Houston is a Porsche town, as evidenced by our tremendous growth over the past 7 years. We built this new facility for our customers because our sales and service volume outgrew the current Porsche of North Houston facility. Our goal in our new facility is to provide an outcome where customers get in immediately the day they schedule a service appointment.  We owe this to this incredible community and this iconic brand. We’re thrilled with the outcome. We extend an invitation for everyone in Houston, all of Texas and nationally, to experience our enlightening white-glove customer care.” BRAVO to our Porsche team in Houston for their remarkable, diligent work in sales and service that has led to the creation of this wonderful new facility, and thank you to the Porsche enthusiasts of Houston who continue to be drawn to the unique heritage of the luxury brand.   Visit and enjoy the new Porsche North Houston showroom today at 13911 North Freeway in Houston, Texas.

BMW recently announced that they’ve developed BMW CarData, which enables the various systems in your vehicle to communicate with you and your mechanic, offering a more customized experience at the service shop. Using data from your vehicle, your car can be serviced with precision. Plus, when the system communicates with the mechanic, problems can be anticipated before a breakdown. Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, MINI, Rolls-Royce, BMW Motorrad, Customer Engagement and Digital Business Innovation BMW Group, said, “MW CarData will take the connectivity of our vehicles to a new dimension. Our BMW ConnectedDrive customers will be able to take advantage of new, innovative and customized third-party services in a quick and easy manner. Protecting vehicle data is part of our understanding of premium in the highly-connected vehicle. This is what customers expect from us. In this way, we are allowing customers to decide what happens with their data. This is precisely the philosophy behind BMW CarData.” Eventually, this data can be used for more precise insurance premium calculations and even more expert mechanical repairs. Learn more about BMW’s CarData system at BMW of Palm Springs.

Earlier this year, indiGO Auto Group's Audi Rancho Mirage showcased a new vehicle as a hole-in-one car for a golf tournament at Mountain View Country Club in La Quinta, California. Check out some of our favorite shots from the day. Take home your very own Audi from indiGO Auto Group's Audi Rancho Mirage today.