Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Top 10 Selling Vehicles of 2009 in the US



2009 is coming to an end, so I wanted to take the time to look at the top ten selling vehicles of the year. Conicelli Autoplex franchises Honda, Toyota, Scion, Nissan, and Hyundai which consists of six out of the top ten sold in the US this year. Not too Shabby!!!

#10 – Honda Civic

#9 – Ford Fusion

#8 - Honda CR-V

#7 – Ford Escape

#6 – Nissan Altima

#5 – Honda Accord

#4 – Toyota Corolla

#3 – Chevy Silverado

#2 – Toyota Camry

#1 – Ford F-Series

Please leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Best Christmas Movies, Songs, and Game Ever!

I decided to do something differnet for the holidays.  Below is a list of the best Christmas movies, songs, and online game!!  Please comment below and let us know your favorites.  Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas from the Conicelli Family!


Top 25 Christmas Movie of All Time: (Moviefone’s List)

25. The Polar Express (2004)

24. We’re No Angels (1955)

23. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

22. Joyeux Noel (2006)

21. Gremlins (1984)

20. The Santa Clause (1994)

19. Bad Santa (2003)

18. The Dead (1987)

17. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

16. Die Hard (1988)

15. Love Actually (2003)

14. The Bishops Wife (1947)

13. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

12. Holiday Inn (1942)

11. A Christmas Carol (1951)

10. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

9. Babes in Toyland (1934)

8. Home Alone (1990)

7. Christmas in Connecticut (1942)

6. Elf (2003)

5. White Christmas (1954)

4. Scrooged (1988)

3. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

2. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

1. A Christmas Story (1983)


Top 25 Christmas Songs of All Time: (Digitaldreamdoor.com’s List)

25. “Little St. Nick” – The Beach Boys

24. “Merry Christmas Darling” – The Carpenters

23. “Frosty the Snowman” – Gene Autry

22. “Jingle Bells” – Singing Dogs

21. “Jingle Bell Rock” – Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell

20. “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” – Elmo and Patsy

19. “May You Always” – Harry Harrison

18. “Happy Christmas (War is Over)” – John Lennon and Yoko Ono

17. “Do They Know It’s Christmas” – Band Aid

16. “Santa Clause is Coming To Town” – Four Seasons

15. “Home for the Holidays” – Perry Como

14. “Santa Clause is Coming to Town” – Bruce Springsteen

13. “Baby’s First Christmas” – Connie Francis

12. “You’re All I Want For Christmas” – Brook Benton

11. “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree” –Brenda Lee

10. “Donde Esta Santa Clause” – Augie Rios

9. “Little Drummer Boy” – Harry Simeone Chorale

8. “Here Comes Santa Clause” – Gene Autry

7. “Snoopy’s Christmas” – The Royal Guardsmen

6. “The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole

5. “Jingle Bell Rock” – Bobby Helms

4. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” – Jimmy Boyd

3. “Rudolf, The Red Nosed Reindeer” – Gene Autry

2. “The Chipmunk Song” – The Chipmunks

1. “White Christmas” – Bing Crosby


Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Why Is the End of the Year the Best Time to Buy a Car?


As you know, the end of the year is said to be the best time of the year to purchase a vehicle. That time of the year has arrived! The manufacturer’s incentives are the best that we have ever seen. All of the Conicelli dealerships have incredible end of the year offers.

Toyotathon is going on now until Jan. 4th. I could name about thirty Conicelli employees that have taken advantage of the ridiculous lease deals that Toyota has to offer this month. Anyone in the market for a new car would be crazy not to lease a new Camry, Corolla, or Rav4.

Holiday Sales Hours
Saturday, Dec. 26th 9am – 6pm

Monday, Dec. 28th 9am – 9pm

Tuesday, Dec. 29th 9am – 9pm

Wednesday, Dec. 30th 9am – 9pm

Thursday, Dec. 31st 9am – 5pm

Friday, Jan 1st 10am – 6pm

Saturday, Dec. 2nd 9am – 6pm

Monday, Dec. 4th 9am – 9pm


If you are interested in taking advantage of end of the year savings, please call Michael Hammond at 610-828-1400 ext. 1128 or email at Mikeh@conicelliautoplex.com.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Conicelli's Kinda-Silly Facts: Bam Margera BAMobile Giveaway in '05



During the Summer of 2005, Conicelli Autoplex and Wired 96.5 collaborated to host a promotional contest involving Bam Margera and his family. There were 50 keys won all summer at different events and concerts. The winner of the contest was at an end of summer blowout event at Conicelli's were every contestant with a key got the opportunity to start the “BAMobile”. The lucky key that started the vehicle was then awarded to the key holder.

The twist was when the winner decided to make a conservative decision for the sake of his family and traded in his “BAMobile” for a new Toyota Sienna. Shortly after the event, MTV purchased the vehicle from Conicelli’s and used it in “Jack@$$ the Movie”.

Check out the YouTube Video above to see an event that was held that summer at La Costa in Sea Isle City, NJ with the Margera family.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Toyota FT-86 Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car in 2011?



Toyota is finally investing in a joint measure with Suburu to produce a hot new rear-wheel drive sports car rather than the conservative cars that we’ve grown so accustomed to. Toyota makes a great economically safe vehicle, but driving enthusiasts have been anticipating new excitement. "FT-86 Concept" is expected to be release in 2011. This eagerly awaited “Toyburu” is said to be powered by a horizontally opposed engine just like those found in Subaru’s top performers. You can check this car out in the new Gran Turismo 5 
PS3 Video Game or the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show

Click here to watch the highlights of this year’s Tokyo Auto Show.





Comment below and let us know what you think of this future Toyota!



Friday, December 18, 2009

Santa Clause is Coming to Conicelli Autoplex this Saturday, December 18, 2009



Times are tough right now, why spend an arm and a leg at the mall and wait in an hour and a half line when you can come in and get a quick picture with Santa for free!!  Come see Michael Hammond, Internet Marketing Manager for Conicelli Autoplex, dressed up as Santa Clause tomorrow!!! I will be at Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, and Nissan in that order each hour from 12:00 - 4:00. Please bring your children and get pictures taken with Santa. I can either post pictures on the website, email them to you, or mail you a customized picture with Santa!


Toyota is located at the intersection of Chemical Rd. and Ridge Pike (500 W. Ridge Pike) in Conshohocken and the other dealerships are located at 1200 W. Ridge Pike in Conshohocken.

For more information or any questions, please call Michael Hammond at 484-429-3833 or 610-828-1400 ext. 1128 or email me at MikeH@ConicelliAutoplex.com.



Wednesday, December 16, 2009

’09 Conicelli Christmas Party at the Presidential


This Sunday, December 13, was Conicelli’s Annual Christmas Party held at the Presidential in East Norriton. Besides excellent food and a cheerful atmosphere, there was also great music not only by the band, Love Jones, but also during the “Conicelli’s Got Talent Contest”. Congratulations to Jane Marie Smith with her amazing “Killing Me Softly” Cover and Craig Rand’s “Holy Night”.

The Conicelli Family wants to thank all of the wonderful employees for making this year’s Christmas Party a success and we look forward to seeing you again next year!



Comment below and let us know who was your favorite singer in the “Conicelli’s Got Talent” Contest.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Wow, 35 MPG!!! Check out the All New 2011 Hyundai Sonata



A new four cylinder engine will help power Hyundai’s drive towards being the economy leader when it launches in the company’s most popular vehicle, the Hyundai Sonata.

Michael Hammond Jr.: “I’m currently driving an ’07 Honda Accord with a few more months until the lease is up. Since my last few cars were Hondas, I was thinking of switching things up and getting a Nissan Altima or possibly taking advantage of the incredible leasing programs this December month at Toyota and getting a Camry. After seeing this new Hyundai, my jaw dropped! I think that I found my next car! An inexpensive, hot looking car with a great warranty and unbelievable gas mileage. It almost sounds too good to be true!"

For more information on the new 2011 Hyundai Sonata, please check out the link below. Leave us a comment below and let us know what you think!

http://blogs.automotive.com/6609210/miscellaneous/2011-hyundai-sonata-to-get-35-mpg-due-to-new-4-cylinder-gdi-engine/index.html

Monday, December 7, 2009

Live Chat on Conicelli.com and Facebook

Chat with a live customer service representative at Conicelli Autoplex during work hours (M-F 9-9 and Sat. 9-6). This service consists of a virtual automotive sales team that is designed to answer consumer’s questions conveniently.

It doesn’t matter what language you speak, this program translates languages into English and vice versa. After selecting the language- select service, sales, or parts. Our live chat application is very easy to use and gives simple instructions how to begin speaking with a live rep. Please become a fan of Conicelli Autoplex on Facebook to check out our live chat at Conicelli.com.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Take Advantage of Conicelli Toyota's $1000 Cash Back for Recent College Graduates


Congratulations graduate! Conicelli has a gift for you. Conicelli Toyota, in partnership with Toyota Financial Services, is proud to offer its largest-ever college rebate - $1,000!!!! This is to help you buy or lease your next Toyota.

Toyota College Graduate Finance Plan:*
• No money down and no monthly payments for first 90 days
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance for one year
• Competitive APRs on new Toyotas
• Available on all new untitled Toyota vehicles and Toyota Certified Used Vehicles

For more info, please leave a comment, check out Toyotafinancial.com, or call Michael Hammond at 610-828-1400 ext. 1128

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Mr. Nice Guy Breakdancing on ElfYourself.com



Send your own ElfYourself eCards


It’s that time of year again. OfficeMax and JibJab launched the latest edition of ElfYourself, the massively popular website that features dancing elves that you can customize to feature the faces of you and your friends. The site, which serves as a promotion for OfficeMax, has turned into an Internet phenomenon, drawing many millions of visitors a year.

Click ElfYourself to customize your own!  Please link your videos in comments below!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Play Conicelli's "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" Contest for a Chance to Win Up to $250 Each Week


CONTEST DATE - Nov. 27, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010



DESCRIPTION OF CONTEST

How to Enter:
Each participant must acquire an "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" magnet from any Dealership or Service Department owned by Conicelli Autoplex. Simply ask the receptionist or any salesperson for an "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" magnet.

How to Play:
The participants will have to have an "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" magnet on their car. If a member of the Conicelli family or member of the Conicelli management team spies you with an "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" magnet on your vehicle you will be given a token to redeem your prize.

Prize:
There will be no more than 1 prize given away each week. The prizes will vary each week. The prize value will be a minimum of $25.00 and a maximum value of no more than $200.

Examples of possible prizes: $25.00 American Express Gift Card or an iPod Shuffle or a service coupon to be redeemed at a Conicelli dealership.

For more info, please leave a comment or contact Michael Hammond at 610-828-1400 ext. 1128 or check out Conicelli.com.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Super Savings on Cyber Monday!


Cyber Monday is the online equivalent to Black Friday which was named by the National Retail Federation in ’05. NRF conducted surveys and found out that 87% of American retailers are hosting special Cyber Monday promotions, which are up from 84% from last year. It also found that 96.5 million Americans plan to shop online on Cyber Monday-mostly from home-up from 85 million last year.

"Consumers liked the promotions they saw, and are responding," said Mr. Squire, chief strategy officer of Coremetrics Inc. "In the past, Cyber Monday has beaten Black Friday by 10% to 20%, and our expectation is that we will see similar growth this year," he said.

Check out J.C. Penneys, GNC, Blue Nile, and Amazon if you are looking for the largest cyber sales on the net!

Today coincidentally is also the last day of the month and Conicelli Autoplex needs to hit their quotas. This means that there are super savings at Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Hyundai. Please call me at 610-828-1400 ext. 1128 or check out Conicelli.com if you’re are looking for door busting savings today!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Conicelli Cares Program: Thanksgiving Baskets and Food Drive for Salvation Army



Conicelli Autoplex donated 30 baskets containing enough food to allow thirty less fortunate families to have Thanksgiving dinner this year. This food drive was in conjunction with the Carson Valley Children’s Aid Society in Norristown.

The Conicelli family is also involved in a Salvation Army Food Drive in conjunction with Norristown PAL. If you would like to drop of any canned foods for this drive, there are boxes at every Sales and Service Depts. as well as the Body Shop and Carriage Trade. This is a great cause and this year the Salvation Army is very low on food for the hungry. The drive takes place until December 21, 2009.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Brand Spanking New 2010 Honda Crosstour at Conicelli Honda


Watch out Toyota Venza! Fresh off the truck is the newest vehicle to the Honda family, the 2010 Honda Crosstour. The new Honda has performance that matches its size with a 271 horsepower V-6 engine, enhanced handling, and available 4-Wheel Drive. You can’t help but look at this attention grabbing, sporty designed CUV that has a sleek, aerodynamic shape and 18” alloy wheels (EX-L).

The Crosstour is also big on utility with its 51.3 cu ft of cargo space, easy fold-down 60/40 split rear seatback, and a hidden, removable utility box.

Check out Conicelli Autoplex on Facebook to see the Honda Crosstour’s album or Conicelli.com for more info!

Please leave comments below and let us know what you think about the Honda Crosstour.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Pat Buscemi-Honda Certified Pre-Owned Specialist



Pat Buscemi is a loyal employee to the Conicelli family and has been working here as a sales and leasing consultant for over ten years. Pat started his career in the car industry over twenty-three years ago. He is our top salesperson with referrals and previous customers.
To set up an appointment or to ask Pat any questions that you may have, please email him at PBuscemi@conicelliautoplex.com. You can also reach Pat on his work phone at 610-828-1400 ext. 2908 or directly to his cell at 856-297-8847.

Any customers that come in and do a testimonial for Pat will receive a 25 Dining Dough Gift Card. You can look further into Dining Dough at http://www.diningdough.com/.

You can also check out Pat personal car website and Patsautoworld.com

“Feel free to call me because questions are free”-Pat Buscemi




Saturday, November 14, 2009

2011 Hyundai Equus Prototype- First Ride at Conicelli Hyundai


As if the Hyundai Genesis wasn’t a huge upgrade for Hyundai, you won’t believe the Hyundai Equus. Conicelli Hyundai was fortunate enough to receive Hyundai’s Equus Prototype in the showroom for two weeks. This 368-horsepower 4.6-liter Lambda V8 Equus is taking Hyundai north of the $50,000 barrier for the first time in the U.S.

Equus (Latin word for Horse) entry into the U.S. market has been the worst kept secret since Henry Ford leaked word about the flathead V8 back in 1931.

"Our goal with the Equus isn't volume," he says while passing a black Mercedes-Benz S550 on the right. "It's image. We want to show the world we can make the finest sedans in the world." says John Krafcik, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

Come check out the car for yourself at Conicelli Hyundai located at 1200 Ridge Pike in Conshohocken, Pa.  Check out pictures taken of this new vehicle on our Facebook page, and let us know what you think by posting a comment below!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Search Pre-Owned Cars Under "Classified Ads" on Conicelli Autoplex's Facebook Fan Page




Facebook has added a new tab called "Classified Adds" to Conicelli Autoplex’s Fan Page. This new application is powered by DealerRater.com. You can search our inventory of Pre-Owned Vehicles at our internet price that is also shown on our website at Conicelli.com

Don't forget to become a fan of Conicelli Autoplex to get updates on new contests, news, and upcoming events.
Please check out Conicelli.com to see a full search of our inventory.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Diego Melendez- Bilingual English/Spanish Speaking Car Salesperson



Diego Melendez is a bilingual sales and leasing consultant at our Conicelli Honda Pre-Owned Dealership who has been in the car business for over 21 years. He has recently received the Mark of Excellence Award three consecutive years in a row. Besides automobile sales, Diego has spoken several times at Temple University as a motivational speaker.
Please check out Conicelli.com in Spanish or English:
To reach Diego Melendez, please email him at DMelendez@conicelliautoplex.com or if you have any questions call 610-828-1400 ext.2903

Also, you can leave comments below and we will be able to answer them in a timely manner!

Friday, November 6, 2009

14th ANNUAL Lt. Patty Simons-Law Enforcement Food Drive


     Be a part of our efforts to help the hungry in our community this year by bringing donations of non-perishable foods to any of the Conicelli Dealerships Showroom, Service Department, or Body Shop as well as Carriage Trade Auto Auction.  Donations are being accepted until December 21st.

     The Parade to the Salvation army will be held on Dec. 22 at 9pm.  Items are accepted daily at Greater Norrsitown PAL.  The address is 340. Harding Blvd. in Norristown.  For more information, you can reach them at 610-278-8040 or info@norristownpal.org.

For other information, you can refer to Conicelli.com or leave a comment below and we will answer promptly.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The Man Behind the Philly Phanatic

Ever wonder who’s the big galoot in the shag-green suit that dances on top of the dugout and drives an ATV around Citizen’s Bank Park? It’s forty-four year old, Tom Burgoyne, whose 5’10”, 170 pounds, and has been wearing the thirty-five pound Phanatic suit for sixteen years, since the 1994 season.

Tom wasn’t green to being a Mascot when he first started with the Phillies. He had been the Hawk at Saint Joseph’s Prep when he was in college. Burgoyne remembers the day in 1989 when he browsed the want ads in The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was a year out of business school at Drexel and checked first under S, for sales, and then under M, for management. That's when he saw it: Mascot Wanted. He answered the blind ad, which turned out to be for the backup Phanatic. He performed more than a thousand times in shopping malls and classrooms before, the original Phanatic, Dave Raymond, which left after sixteen years in 1994. Burgoyne has been the main man ever since.

"It's supposed to look easy," Burgoyne says. "But it's not. This is hard work. Sure, it smells, and you get the occasional foul ball to the noggin. I sweat through five T-shirts a night. But that's no big deal. You put some stick-on air fresheners in the head and Febreze under the armpits at night and you're good to go."




For more info about Tom Burgoyne, check out the two links below:

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/e-boland-and-the-bombers-1.812003/the-phillie-phanatic-speaks-1.1559644

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/tenworstjobs-10-mascot.htm

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Phillies Have High Hopes After 8-6 Win Over Yankees in Game 5!

The bats woke up for the Phillies last night when they were able to hold the Yankees in the 9th inning and pull out an 8-6 victory in game five! This will bring the Phillies trailing 2-3 to the Yanks in the series.


They looked like a whole different team from the previous night! Phenomenal pitching by Cliff Lee and you can’t forget the heavy-hitting machine, Chase Utley, knocking in four runs with his two homers last night. He is now tied at five homers with Reggie Jackson for the all time record in World Series homeruns.

You can check out Game 6 back in the Big Apple on Wednesday at 7:57 EST.

Please post your best Philly Phan Photo at Conicelli’s Facebook Event “WIN $250 Playing the Philly Phan Phever Photo Contest”.

Also, we encourage our readers to post any comments or questions below!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Winter Car Care Tips from the Pros


Now that our clocks have been turned back an hour and the leaves have started changing colors, I’m going to list a few tips that are provided by the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) to take care of your car in the upcoming cold weather. ASE is the group that certifies automotive technicians.

1. Change your oil as specified in the owner’s manual (usually 3,000 miles). In cold climates, use winter grade oil.
2. In case of an emergency, make sure that you have gloves, boots, blankets, flares, a small shovel, sand, tire chains, a flashlight, and a cell phone.
3. Make sure your heater and defroster is in good working conditions. You don’t want to be stuck in the freezing cold with no heat!
4. Worn tires will be little help in the winter weather. You should examine tires for the remaining tread life, uneven wearing, and cupping. Also check the sidewalls for cuts and nicks. Check tire pressure once a month. Rotate as recommended and have a spare tire and a jack that is in good condition.

To make a service appointment with Conicelli's, please check out: http://www.conicelliautoplex.com/locations/service.htm

For more information, check out: http://news.carjunky.com/car_maintenance/winter_car_care_tips.shtml.  Please leave any comments or winter car care tips below!!

Friday, October 30, 2009

'09 Conicelli's Halloween Costume Contest



Every year, Conicelli Autoplex's employees gather at Honda's Showroom for a fun-filled Halloween Contest.  The contest usually takes place on the day of Halloween, but it had to be a day earlier since Halloween fell on a weekend this year.  This year was filled with many creative costumes and was a great time! Congrats to Bernadette Rumsey for winning first place and Juan Pelegrin for coming in second.

After checking out the video, please leave a comment below for which costume you liked the best!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

$500 Philly Phan Phever Photo Contest with Conicelli Autoplex and Chap's Taproom



Conicelli Autoplex and Chap’s Taproom have collaborated to host a $500 Philly Phan Phever Photo Contest. Conicelli Autoplex has a Photo Phan Photo Contest Event posted on their Facebook Fan page. Post your best Phillies Phan Photo(s) to the event. The event lasts until the day of the last World Series game. The Facebook Fan with the best Phan Photo will be announced the day after the last World Series game on the Conicelli Autoplex and Chap’s Taproom Facebook Fan page. The winner will be asked to come to Conicelli Honda to receive a $250 Gift Card to Wawa. Conicelli Honda is located at 1200 W. Ridge Pike in Conshohocken, Pa.

During World Series games, there will be pictures taken of fans at Chap’s Taproom dressed in Phillies apparel. The pictures will be displayed on Chap’s Taproom and Conicelli Autoplex’s Facebook Fan page. The winner will be selected the day after the very last World Series Game. The Facebook fan with the best Phan Photo at Chap’s will be announced on the Chap’s Taproom and Conicelli Autoplex Facebook Fan pages and will be asked to go to Chap‘s to receive their $250 Gift Card. Chap’s Taproom is located at 2509 W. Main St. in Jeffersonville, Pa.

For more info, please check out Conicelli Autoplex Facebook Fan Page and Chap's Taproom Facebook Fan Page.  Please comment below with any questions or comments about tonight's event!!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Phillies vs. Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series Today!


The Game starts at 7:57 on Fox at the Yankees Stadium. Cliff Lee starts out pitching for the Phillies and CC Sabathia takes the mound for the Yanks.

The Phillies won two of three games when playing them in the regular season. Both Teams have a premier ace pitcher, MVP sluggers, and both teams can hit home runs. So they are both very evenly matched up. If the Phillies win the World Series, they will be the first team to repeat as WS champs since 1998-2000.

Jay-Z and fellow New Yorker, Alicia Keys, were due to perform “New York State of Mind” for Game 1, but due to bad weather, it has been pushed to Thursday. It still isn’t clear if Game 1 will be postponed.

The Conicelli Family is a huge supporter of the Philadelphia Phillies and has created contest for fans to participate in. It is the Philly Phan Photo Contest. Add Conicelli Autoplex as a fan on Facebook and submit your photo to the event for your chance to win $250 Wawa gas/gift card.

Click the link below to link to our Event Page:


Click the links below to hear remixed Philly songs!! Leave comments below and tell us what you think!

I Got A Feeling (Phillies Version):

Empire State of Mind – Philly Version:


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