Washington Area Lexus Dealers and Presenting Sponsor of the Children?s Ball presented a check to Children?s National for $132,500. They have donated more than $1 million to Children?s National.

The Washington Area Lexus Dealers have been proud supporters of Children?s National Medical Center since 2000. We are proud to have partnered with Lexus for ten years, more than $1 million raised to support the patients at Children?s National.  It has been a priority of the Washington Area Lexus Dealers (Lexus of Rockville, Lexus of Silver Spring, Lindsay Lexus of Alexandria, and Pohanka Lexus of Chantilly) to support Children?s National because of the impact it has on the lives of thousands of children from the Washington metropolitan area.  Lexus continues to be dedicated to the Pursuit of Potential, a philanthropic initiative that supports organizations that help build, shape and improve children?s lives.

Michael Lindsay – President, Lindsay Lexus of Alexandria

Over the past ten years, the Washington Area Lexus Dealers have donated more than $1 million to Children?s National Medical Center. As parents, many Lexus employees have seen first-hand the difference Children?s National makes in the lives of families.

The Washington Area dealers understand and value the importance of giving back, and want to do their part in helping Children’s maintain ongoing research, treatment, education and outreach. They hope their support can help further facilitate the great work that is being done, and help make a difference in the lives of their patients and families.

Lexus began its commitment to Children?s National in 2000 as a club sponsor for the hospital?s premier social event, Jazzmatazz. After 3 years of club sponsorship, Lexus became the title sponsor in 2003 and has been so ever since. And while the name of the event has changed to the Children’s Ball, Lexus’ support has remained constant.

Mileage experts John and Helen Taylor complete 1626-mile drive in Chattanooga-built Volkswagen Passat TDIŽ?without stopping for fuel!

• Record set using a stock 2012 Passat TDI SE with six-speed manual transmission
• Average of 84.1 miles per gallon during three-day trip
• Shows mileage benefits of VW Clean Diesel technology

Herndon, VA -  The world?s most fuel-efficient couple has done it again. John and Helen Taylor were determined to break the record for the farthest distance traveled on a single tank of fuel. They decided to attempt the record in the U.S. with a stock 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Clean Diesel vehicle equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. The previous record for the most miles covered on a single tank of diesel was 1526.6 miles, achieved with a VW Passat 1.6 BlueMotionŽ diesel in Europe.The result? A new record of 1626.1 miles, achieved on one tank of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel under real world driving conditions. That?s an incredible 99.5 miles better than the old mark. Over the course of three days and driving through nine states, the couple averaged 84.1 miles per gallon, spending only 4.65 cents per mile. The three-day drive commenced on May 3, 2012 in Houston, TX and ended on May 5, 2012 in Sterling, Virginia. To make the drive as realistic as possible, the couple included 120 pounds of luggage and drove during daylight hours to experience normal traffic situations. Additionally, the couple took turns driving and didn?t travel more than 14 hours per day.

?We?re excited to have broken the record for the longest distance driven on one-tank of fuel,? said John Taylor. ?The Passat TDI was the perfect car for the trip. It offers plenty of interior and cargo space, yet is frugal enough to help us achieve this record.?

The Passat?s 2.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel inline four-cylinder engine produces 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque and with a manual transmission delivers an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 43 mpg on the highway. The TDI engine is equipped with a Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR) that fulfills emissions requirements in all 50 states. The Passat?built at the world?s only LEED Platinum certified automotive factory in Chattanooga, TN?was named Motor Trend?s 2012 Car of the Year.

?The Passat was engineered and designed to be a comfortable yet fun to drive alternative in the midsize segment. The TDI Clean Diesel version unites driving dynamics and fuel efficiency that isn?t found in the competitive set,? said Rainer Michel, Vice President of Product Strategy, Volkswagen of America, Inc. ?We?re honored that the Taylors chose the 2012 Passat TDI as the vehicle to set this outstanding distance record. Their record shows just how economical the Passat TDI can be in the right hands.?

Prior to the drive, the speedometer and odometer were calibrated by a state certified testing station in Houston, Texas. Law enforcement officers from the city of Houston, Texas oversaw validation of mileage, fuel fill-up, and gas tank sealing at the beginning of the drive. A Loudoun County, Virginia Sheriff?s Deputy verified completion of the drive and mileage prior to removing the fuel tank seal.

The Taylors have made a career out of driving efficiently and conducting workshops globally on fuel-efficient driving techniques. They have collected more than 90 world fuel economy and vehicle-related records from drives around the globe.

Alex Ovechkin “The Great 8″ of the Washington Capitals with his New Lexus and Lindsay Lexus senior sales consultant Lou Brown. 

Brooks Laich of the Washington Capitals visiting Mike Newman from Lindsay Lexus  Parts Dept. at Lindsay Collision Center. 

Jeff Schultz #55 of the Washington Capitals visited Lindsay Lexus after purchasing his IS-F from us last year. Here he is with salesperson Doug Thomas. Go Caps! 

Ian Desmond short-stop for the Washington Nationals bought a new Lexus GS from Lindsay Lexus. Here is Ian with our Sales Manager Tim Robinson. 

Matt Stairs of the Washington Nationals bought his new Lexus RX350 from Lindsay Lexus and Sid Ferzad treated him right!

Vets-Cars  is an association of auto dealers across the country who pledge thanks, respect, low up-front pricing, transparency and a superior showroom experience for U.S. Veterans and Service families.

Vets-Cars allows dealers and customers to interact on a level not found in most dealerships.

Fino Saladini, Sales Manager at Lindsay Chevrolet in Woodbridge, VA prominently displays  hundreds of names on their Vets-Cars Wall of Honor. He seems to know the stories of each of them as if they were close friends – not just car buyers – and spoke of where they’ve been and what they’ve been through with respect and empathy.

We at Lindsay Auto honor our local military and Veterans every day of the year.

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With its dedication to exceeding its customers? expectations, Lindsay Lexus has earned the ?2011 Elite of Lexus? award.  Lindsay achieved this honor by receiving high scores for the sales, service and delivery of new and Certified Pre-Owned Lexus vehicles to its customers.

?At Lexus of Alexandria we are committed to ensuring that every customer has an outstanding experience,? said Jeff Warner, General Manager.  ?Our associates are passionate about treating our customers well and this ?Elite of Lexus? award reflects their dedication.?

This is the 15^th time Lindsay Lexus has earned ?Elite of Lexus? status.

?We challenge our dealers to attain high levels of customer satisfaction in every area of their dealership to qualify for this award,? said Lexus Vice President of Sales, Tim Morrison.  ?From the time Lexus began 23 years ago, our goal was to treat customers as though they were guests in our home. The people at Lindsay Lexus put this philosophy into action every day.?

Lindsay Lexus of Alexandria was established in 1989 and offers an outstanding line-up of quality vehicles, including the all-new 2013 GS Sport Sedan, the popular RX 350 crossover vehicle and the 43 mpg CT 200h, one of four hybrids in the Lexus family.

The past couple of years have been a time of change for the automotive industry as a whole. Mitsubishi was no exception to this, as it made a series of moves to organize their deck and move forward, allowing them to continue offering quality new Mitsubishi models in Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and around the globe. One decision means big news for the United States, as the Mitsubishi plans to move production of a very popular vehicle to America.

Production of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport will migrate stateside to the Japanese automaker’s Illinois plant this summer. The posh SUV will swap places with the Mitsubishi Galant, as the sedan will head to another location to be manufactured. While on the surface, this looks to be a simple trade out from one model to another, Mitsubishi has a distinct reasoning for doing so.

Both the U.S. and international export editions of the Outlander Sport will be made in Illinois. Since the plant has gained such a favorable reputation for its work on the Galant, as well as the United States’ proximity to emerging Latin American markets, the move makes sense. Combine it with the fact that auto trades in South America and Russia are made using U.S. dollars, it makes the process much more organized, and access to new car markets easier.

At Lindsay Mitsubishi Alexandria, we think it’s great that the Japanese automaker is focusing more of its production efforts here in the United States. If you’d like to learn more about the Outlander Sport, Galant, or any other vehicle in the Mitsubishi lineup, contact us online anytime, or stop by our location at1605 Fern Street Alexandria, VA 22302, where we’d be happy to share more information, compare different models and arrange a test drive.

We are excited to announce that two of our dealerships received major DealerRater.com awards!

Lindsay Volkswagen received the 2012 DealerRater.com National Brand of the Year Award! You can view our ratings by our customers here. One of our satisfied customers posted this recently on DealerRater.com:

“Friendly service, this is the 2nd VW GTI I have purchased from them. Service Department is excellent as well. service bay is well run and with very friendly staff. All dealerships should be run this way!”

Lindsay Lexus won the 2012 DealerRater.com State Level Dealer of the Year Award! You can view our ratings by our customers here. One of our satisfied customers posted this recently on DealerRater.com:

“I am very please with Lindsay Lexus. Patrick Spicer is an outstanding salesman. His firiendly, positive and professinal demeanor was greatly appreciated. No hassle, pressure or any negative issues were experienced during the buying process. My wife and I were impressed with not only Patrick but with the entire staff associated with the purchase of our new RX350. I would recommend Lindsay Lexus to anyone in the market for another car.”

There’s no better time to save on your service and maintenance needs. Volkswagen is offering:

$10 Off any service over $100*

$20 Off any service over $150*

$30 Off any Service over $200*

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*Please present offer at time of write-up. Not to be combined with other offers. Valid at participating dealerships only. Not redeemable for advertised specials, previous purchases, or cash. Offer expires February 29, 2012. See your dealership for complete details.

Join Lindsay Lexus of  Alexandria at the Launch Party for the all-new 2013 Lexus GS!  This is your chance to take a first look at the NEW GS!  This is your chance to experience what has been called ?an impressive redesign? and ?a Lexus that driving enthusiasts can get excited about? by Edmunds? InsideLine.com.

Plus, enter to win a Weekend Getaway for Two! Try out the new GS for the weekend and enjoy a complimentary one night stay and five star meal at The Inn at Willow Grove.

When: Wednesday, February 15th
Time: 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Lindsay Lexus of Alexandria (3410 King Street, Alexandria, VA  22032)
For more info: Call (703) 726-7900

To read more about some of the intriguing new and enhanced technologies of the 2013 GS click here:

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/magazine/articles/Vehicle-Insider/Seven-Technical-Wonders

No purchase necessary to enter the Weekend Getaway for Two drawing. One entry per person.