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Getting behind the wheel of your Audi A4 is always a thrill, but it is important to take safety precautions when traveling on the road. The possibility of getting into an accident is three times greater at night versus during the day. Discover four safety tips to beat the odds and practice safe driving at night. Your vision at night can be affected if your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows aren’t clean. Make sure to wash your A4 regularly to provide optimal vision while on the road. With the roads being dark at night, it is harder to see what is in front of you. This results in drivers having less time to react and increasing the risk of getting into a fatal accident. To avoid a crash, reduce your speed and increase the following distance behind other cars. Animals such as deer, possums and raccoons are notorious for crossing the roads late at night. Keep your eyes moving rather than focusing in one area to avoid an accident and to stay aware of all surroundings. Give your A4 the proper amount of time to react. Monitor your speed and make sure that the rate in which you’re traveling will allow you to come to a complete stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights. Stay safe and drive smart! Test drive the Audi A4 at indiGO Auto Group’s Audi Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Land Rover has created a spacious vehicle that suits everyone’s lifestyle. Bringing new design, key features and upgraded performance to the table, Land Rover introduces the all-new Discovery. Take a walk through four things to know about the 2017 Discovery. Design- The all-new Discovery shows off new levels of refinement—from the form to the function—that are blissfully brought together to make this design revolutionary. Premium-crafted details have been put into the process of reimagining the look of the interior. Defined horizontal and vertical lines flow through the dashboard accompanied by premium leather and authentic wood giving the feel of ultimate luxury. Key Features- Features such as a panoramic roof, intelligent seating, and a Meridian audio system fill the model. Land Rover’s Hill Descent Control and Tow Assist only add to the value. Performance- The torque is an outstanding 332 lb-ft, giving the vehicle the power of 340 horses. The Discovery has the ability to take off from 0 to 60mph in 6.9 seconds, leaving everyone astonished. This model will feed anyone’s need for speed! Capability- Taking on the pavement and gravel, the Discovery can handle it all. The towing capacity is an impressive 8,201 pounds, making it an effortless task for the driver. Optimized suspension paired with Land Rover technologies delivers the best of all-terrain capability throughout the brand. This vehicle truly fits anyone’s lifestyle. The Land Rover Discovery cannot be beat! To test drive or build your own Land Rover Discovery, visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Land Rover Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

BMW’s venture into SUV production has been one of great success, and the X1 is a testament to the brand’s ability to combine both luxury and convenience. Deemed a Sports Activity Vehicle, the car is powerful, rugged, and smart. The 228 horsepower engine takes the automobile from zero to sixty in a little as 6.3 seconds, and the 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission changes gears smoothly and effortlessly. The spacious vehicle can hold everything you need for your next adventure in 58.7 cubic feet of rear storage, all housed within a shell fit for the off-road terrain. It’s technology reigns supreme, from safety features to infotainment. A full-color Head-Up display places information about the car and driving conditions right on the windshield, ensuring that the driver never takes his or her eyes off the road. The X1 received the Top Safety Pick+, the highest safety rating available, in IIHS’s annual safety study for its advanced safety technology and performance in crash testing. An all-around excellent SUV, the BMW X1 is the ideal option for traveling and adventuring with peace of mind. To test drive the newest BMW X1, stop by indiGO Auto Group's BMW of Palm Springs today.

Spotify and Land Rover have joined forces! Spotify is known as the world’s largest streaming service, and the Land Rover brand has launched a unique in-car Spotify app. Land Rover now holds the title of being the first to develop the app to offer in-car personalized playlists based on vehicle owners’ tastes and listening habits. The coming together of the two companies has created an impressive experience for in-car use. The smart technology will create “Just for You” playlists containing recommended tracks, which in the end, will save users time by skipping the hassle of creating their own playlists. If the driver is in a low-signal area, Spotify’s Offline Mode intelligently pre-loads content and will display only downloaded content when the driver has a poor internet connection. Peter Virk, Director of Connected Technologies and Apps at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “Spotify has more than 100 million subscribers, a portion of whom drive Land Rovers, so we recognized that Spotify was at the top of our customer’s apps wish list. The Spotify design team worked closely with us to create the best in-vehicle experience.” The Land Rover vehicles are technologically expanding and will only continue to advance.   Interested in discovering more about the collaboration between Land Rover and Spotify? We welcome you to visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Land Rover Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

BRAVO to Audi Rancho Mirage for being deemed a Magna Society Dealer by the Audi corporation. Only 93 Audi dealerships nationwide hold this title, and we couldn’t be more excited that Audi Rancho Mirage made the list. According to Audi, “To earn Magna Society recognition, dealers must demonstrate an exceptional level of customer service as well as strong business performance…The Magna Society was created by Audi to identify and recognize dealerships that go above and beyond business objectives and sales targets, and cultivate staff that properly represents the Audi brand and culture.” Mark Del Rosso, EVP and COO of Audi of America added, “Each year the number of Magna Society Award recipients increases, a testament to the elite caliber of the Audi dealer network in the United States. As Audi continues its rise as one of the top luxury brands in the country, the commitment of our dealer partners is one of the key drivers of this success.” The Audi brand is one that indiGO Auto Group is proud to represent, and we’re thrilled to receive this designation from the corporate level! Stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Audi Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus today to experience Magna level customer service.

With every make and model competing to have the latest and greatest technology and performance, there is always one brand that out-does them all. The 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet contains today’s best features and was created to impress those who love the thrill of getting behind the wheel of a powerful vehicle. Here at indiGO Auto Group, we have five favorite aspects of the Audi A3. 1. Raising the Roof: With just the touch of a single button, in 18 seconds the retractable roof folds away discretely into the back of vehicle, even when on the go. 2. Adaptive Cruise Control: The advanced technology in the A3 maintains a preset distance from the vehicle in front of it in traffic and will stop and go as well as accelerate with the flow of traffic. 3. Three-Spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel: Covered with luxury leather, the steering wheel gives ultimate control of the vehicle at the driver’s fingertips, giving the ability to shift paddles with a quick touch of a button. 4. The Roaring Engine: Having the power of 220 horses, the A3 takes off from 0 to 60mph in an outstanding 5.2 seconds. Light on its feet, the 220HP TFSI engine makes all of the models stunning performance possible. 5. Sound System: The Bang & Olufsen sound system brings smooth listening to the ears of everyone in the car with 13 speakers and 625 watts of power. It’s really a premium audio system. Discover more about the 2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet by visiting indiGO Auto Group's Audi Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

In Paris, Maserati revealed two new vehicles for 2017. The presentation of the two vehicles, the Quattroporte and Ghibli, displayed the brand's new interior advancements and new technical content. Maserati showed the attendees the many ways that the future models can be customized with luxury and sport packages. The improved Quattroporte is recognizable with a newly introduced bumper design with a matte-black profile. The front of the model introduces vertical chrome elements which contrast with the depth of the shark-nose effect. The Ghibli's exterior design stands out for its coupe-like look and is accompanied by several unique features in the E High-End Segment, like the exclusive C-Pillar, the frameless doors, the pronounced grille (which takes the look the of iconic Maseratis of the 1950s), and the four chrome-plated exhaust pipes on all versions. During the reveal, the brand also spoke of the new packages of Advanced Brake Assist and Automated Emergency Braking offered to buyers of the new models. Consistently advancing in the world of technology, the Quattroporte and Ghibli have been upgraded in the ways of aero-acoustic comfort, providing significant improvements in insulation and reduced cabin noise. To further improve passenger comfort, an Air Quality Sensor is now standard equipment for Maserati models. The new Quattroporte and Ghibli are great additions to the brand's name and will soon be available for purchase towards the end of the year. If you would like to test drive a Maserati or find out more about the 2017 Quattroporte and Ghibli, visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Maserati of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus today.

The excitement about the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has not waned since the roadster’s release earlier this year, and dealerships across the nation have developed creative ways to share the new redesign with customers. On Saturday, September 24th, Porsche of Rancho Mirage hosted a gourmet breakfast to showcase the new 718 Boxster to Porsche enthusiasts in Southern California. Morning delicacies included breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, muffins, sweet cinnamon rolls, coffee, tea, and juice. The focus of the event was to demonstrate how far the Porsche brand has evolved over the years, so the group at Porsche of Rancho Mirage chose to display two historical Porsches—one from the 1950s and one from the 1960s. This side-by-side comparison between the 718 Boxster and the vintage models was striking. Not only did the team enjoy breakfast, but they also sent five employees and a large group of guests to a PCA Riverside Timeline Event at Lake Arrowhead of which Porsche of Rancho Mirage was a sponsor. The trip allowed customers to enjoy driving the Boxster and introduced the new model to those in attendance at the Lake Arrowhead event. After a long but enjoyable day with the Boxster, each guest left with a commemorative Porsche 718 journal, and the team at Porsche of Rancho Mirage is happily working with several customers who want to take home Boxsters of their own. To stay up-to-date with Porsche news and to see upcoming indiGO Auto Group events, follow our blog.

Here at indiGO Auto Group, we are thrilled to announce that McLaren’s latest accomplishment has been recognized by Motor Trend magazine. Motor Trend magazine is the largest car magazine in the world and circulates over 1 million copies.  After working diligently year after year, the McLaren brand has won this year’s Best Drivers Car award and competition. The coveted award is not an easy task as contestants come from all over the globe. This is the first time since 2011 that a brand in an elite market segment has been given the title of holding this award. The competition consisted of four countries and twelve sports cars, all being put through acceleration, braking, and handling tests in Fontana, California. The contenders raced on a 4.2-mile stretch of asphalt known as Highway 198. The effective successor of the 12C, the McLaren 570S is less powerful but lighter and quicker in every regard. It’s one-tenth quicker to 60 mph and through the quarter mile, carrying an extra 1.3 mph in the latter. It stacks an extra 0.02 lateral G in steady-state cornering and knocks three-tenths of a second off the figure-eight time. Braking distance drops by 7 feet. The 2016 McLaren 570S took the title of first place in Motor Trend’s testing and made history. indiGO Auto Group is extremely proud to carry such a successful and victorious brand such as McLaren. Check out more IndiGO Auto Group brands that made the 2016 Motor Trend List. Discover more about the award winning 2016 McLaren 570S by visiting indiGO Auto Group’s McLaren Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

The Bentley Bentayga Diesel is officially the first diesel Bentley to have ever been created. Furthermore, the vehicle is now taking the title of the world’s fastest diesel SUV. Bentley has accomplished the unthinkable, raising the bar with the technology needed to make this all possible. Bentley’s engineers have worked diligently to develop every detail of the new diesel Bentley Bentayga. The engine is a new generation, triple-charged 4.0 liter V8 engine. Technology in the vehicle is clean and new, allowing the lowest CO2 emissions in the history of Bentley vehicles—210g/km to be exact. Going further into detail into the brand’s world-record-breaking statistics, the Bentayga reaches a top speed of 168mph and has the ability to go from 0-60mph in just 4.8 seconds. Wolfgang Durheimer, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors, said, “The Bentayga Diesel represents a moment of immense significance in Bentley’s history, by giving the world its fastest luxury diesel SUV. Immense power, grand touring capabilities and superb refinement – this is a true Bentley. Only Bentley could produce a care so powerful, yet so refined.” Bentayga stays classic to the brand’s luxurious design with upscale interior finishes and only the most advanced safety and technological features. If you are interested in furthering your knowledge about the Bentley Bentayga Diesel or if you would like to test drive a Bentley, visit us at indiGO Auto Group’s Bentley Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.

Recently announced, Jaguar and Pirelli have joined forces to create and deliver a new Tire Package for the Jaguar XJ220. This tire package will enhance the car’s performance even further using the latest technology. Pirelli will be providing P Zero tires for the XJ220 in the spring of 2017. As they continue to come together to advance the abilities of these vehicles, Jaguar is now offering one of its most exciting driving experiences to launch ‘Classic Ice Driving.’ Drivers will get to experience the amazing capabilities of several models from Jaguar, including the XJ, MKII, MKVII, and XK150. Land Rover will also be participating in the experience, bringing vehicles such as the Series I, Series II, Series III and other Range Rover Classics. Classic vehicles won’t be the only ones available to those who come to the ‘Classic Ice Driving’ event. Attendees will have the opportunity to drive present Land Rover models including the F-PACE, F-TYPE, and the Range Rover Sport. The Classic Ice Driving special event lasts three days and includes a two-night stay at the Hotel Silverhatten. Organizers plan for the event to take place early in 2017. You can find out more about how to register here. This amazing opportunity was made possible by the partnership between of Jaguar and Pirelli.   To find out more about the new Land Rover tire package, stop by indiGO Auto Group’s Jaguar of Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motorcars Campus.