Conicelli Autoplex

The Philadelphia Auto Show is back and it's bigger and better than ever before. It will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from January 28th through February 5th. The entire showing will be on one floor with more than 600,000 square feet of space and more than 700 vehicles. Here are some of the featured cars that you can also find available at Conicelli:

 Hyundai introduced its cutting-edge Hyundai Veloster three-door coupe in a world debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. The 2012 Veloster delivers innovation to the compact coupe segment with a unique third door for easy rear-seat access, Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system, Pandora internet radio with seven-inch touch-screen display, and a new 1.6-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine mated to Hyundai's first dual-clutch transmission.

The 2012 Scion iQ is a car loaded with big features, all within a modern, intelligent design. It is perfect for around-town commuting, easy to park and gets an astounding 37 mpg.

Conicelli wants to thank everyone who donated non-perishable foods to the Conicelli Dealership Showrooms, Service Departments, and Body Shop from Nov. 1st until Dec. 15th.


Conicelli's Internet Marketing Manager Michael Hammond, Jr. and Patrician Society Executive Director Joseph Massolini

The donations went to The Patrician Society of Norristown, which is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization founded in 1981 by Reverend Gerard McCaffrey, and is financially supported by grants and donations. They're located at St. Patrick's Church in Norristown, Pa.

Click the link below to get more info on how you can donate to this great organization this holiday season.

The Patrician Society of Norristown will distribute the donations to recently unemployed or underemployed families, homeless persons and other people who experience a verifiable financial need. They are supported by families, individuals, service organizations, schools, churches, businesses, clubs, neighborhood groups, and scouts through cash donations (for program and operational expenses) and non-perishable foods (canned soups, stew, cereal, macaroni and cheese, tuna, beans, peanut butter and jelly.)


St. Patrick's Church in Norristown, home of the Patrician Society

The Patrician Society of Norristown has other services such as:

• Emergency Food Cupboard - Provides grocery baskets for eligible household on a monthly basis.
• Ancillary Services - Assists qualified families with funding for utilities, rent, mortgage and uninsured medical expenses.
• Summer Day Camp - Offers six one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 5-11.

Click here for more information about The Patrician Society of Norristown.

Conicelli had their annual "Mr. Nice Guy" Holiday Cash Contest on December 6, 2011. Everyone that Conicelli Management spotted with a Mr. Nice Guy Magnet throughout the last few months gathered at Conicelli Hyundai located on Ridge Pike in Conshohocken between 7-7:30 pm.


There was Conicelli Cash Trivia hosted by Michael Hammond Sr. during the registration process which gave people the opportunity to win $50 per Conicelli question answered correctly.

Preceding Conicelli Cash Trivia was a drawing where everyone was awarded a prize. Frank Colelli won 3rd place with $150, Gihan Benyamin won 2nd place with $350, and Donna Boccella was our grand prize winner of $1000!

Keep your magnets on your car.  We will be starting another contest where you can win a Beach House for a week this Summer in Sea Isle, NJ! Please email Michael Hammond Jr. at Mikeh@conicelliautoplex.com if you would like a magnet sent to you. You can also pick up a magnet at any Conicelli showroom or service location.

The donations will be going to The Patrician Society of Norristown, which was founded in 1981 by Reverend Gerard McCaffrey, and is financially supported by grants and donations.  The Partrician Society of Norristown will distribute the donations to recently unemployed or underemployed families, homeless persons and other people who experience a verifiable financial need.  The Patrician Society of Norristown has other services such as:

1. EMERGENCY FOOD CUPBOARD ? Provides grocery baskets for eligible household on a monthly basis.
2. ANCILLARY SERVICES ? Assists qualified families with funding for utilities, rent, mortgage and uninsured medical expenses.
3. SUMMER DAY CAMP ? Offers six one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 5-11.

• Rice
• Peanut Butter
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Canned soup
• Ketchup
• Ramen Noodles
• Granola Bars

Click here for more information about:
Conicelli Autoplex
The Patrician Society of Norristown

Conicelli has helped sponsor the Largest Dodgeball Ever at the Wells Fargo Center a few months back with Life Unchained, a local non-profit organization. On November 5, 2011, Life Unchained will hold a charity event in Philadelphia at the 879 Lounge. The lounge is owned by Todd Herremans and Brent Celek, from our own Philadelphia Eagles.
This event starts at 10 pm and will have live entertainment by Game 7 featuring Gino Lispi. Eagles players, Todd Herremans and Brent Celek, will also be available from 10 pm - 10:30 pm signing autographs. You must bring your own items to be signed by the players.

Tickets are on sale now for $30 and can be purchased at the front door.  This ticket includes unlimited beverages from 10 pm to 1 am. Life Unchained is also raffling off Eagles game tickets and other great prizes. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10, however if you purchase tickets before the event, you will get a raffle ticket for FREE!

Proceeds for this event will go to benefit the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center in Roxborough, PA. The Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center ministries in the United States provide an in-residence rehabilitation program with a focus on basic necessities.

The address of 879 Lounge is:
110 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

For ticket information, please call Jonathan Hammond at 610.908.4061or by email at Jonathan.Hammond@temple.edu.

Glenn Pierce from Norristown, Pa wins Conicelli's drawing for four NASCAR Dover Downs tickets for the Oct. 2 race. In this video, he explains his experience winning the tickets at Conshy Fest 2011 on Sept. 17th.

Find out about more contests that Conicelli has going on by visiting Conicelli.com, Conicelli Autoplex on Facebook, and Conicelli's Blog: Conicelli.blogspot.com.

Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation is contributing 10,000 new coats that will be distributed through local branches of the YMCA. Over 56,000 coats were given to local children in need over the past few years of this campaign.
Among the organizations receiving the donated coats this year will be:

Carson Valley Children's Aid
1419 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, Pa 19031
 
Frederick Douglass School/World Impact
700 Central Avenue
Chester, PA 19023
 
Harrison School at Request of Bright Hope Baptist Church
1012 Oxford Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19112

Missionaries of Charity
Norristown, PA

Click here for more information about:
Conicelli Autoplex
Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia
Drive Away the Cold Campaign
Operation Warm

Enter now for your chance to win a $1000 American Express Gift Card!
Participants must come into a Conicelli Dealership (Conicelli Toyota of Conshohocken, Conicelli Honda, Conicelli Nissan, Conicelli Hyundai or Conicelli Toyota of Springfield, Conicelli Body Shop) and pick up an "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" magnet.

How to Play
The participants will put the "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" magnet on the back of their vehicle. If they are spied by a Conicelli Management team member, they will be contacted either in person or by phone. If you are spied, you will win a $20 gift card and automatically be entered in to win the "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" Cash for the Holidays Contest. No more than one person per day will win a gift card and be entered for the Cash for the Holidays.
Prize
The Grand Prize winner will receive a $1000 American Express Gift Card, 2nd Place prize is a $350 American Express Gift Card and 3rd Place prize is a $150 American Express Gift Card.

Contest Time Frame: September 17 - November 30, 2011
Employees of the Company, the Company's advertising agency, and its employees and members of the immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to participate and win. The term "immediate family" includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren, whether as "in-laws", or by current or past marriage(s), remarriage(s), adoption, co-habitation or other family extension, and any other persons residing at the same household whether or not related.

Conicelli Sponsors Greater Norristown PAL's 11th Annual Food and Wine Extravaganza at the Plymouth Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011

Mr. Nice Guy is at it again! Conicelli Autoplex is a proud sponsor of Greater Norristown PAL's 11th Annual International Food and Wine Extravaganza Fundraiser.  The event will take place Thursday, September 8, 2011, at the Plymouth Country Club in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

The Greater Norristown Police Athletic League (GNPAL) helps area youth develop positive relationships with police officers, volunteers, and their peers. Since 1976, GNPAL has served thousands of youth in a variety of programs.

Over the years, the Silent Auction at the Greater Norristown PAL Annual International Food and Wine Extravaganza has grown in quality and size, and has been very popular with the Festival's guests.

Fest Activities
Adults and children alike can all take part in the fun activities at the FunFest. "Kids Korner" featuring inflatables, sand art, carnival games, and other items sponsored by Beanie Bounce Party Rentals.
Arts and Crafts
Crafters from the Delaware Valley area will be showing and selling their unique wares. Perfect time to purchase your holiday gifts.
Food and Beer Garden
Come taste some of the fabulous food Conshy has to offer including: cheesesteaks, pork sandwiches, sweets and more.

Every year the All-American Soup Box Derby holds a race on Fayette between 5th and 8th Street in Conshohocken on July 4th!  This is their 60th year running the Soap Box Derby.

Conicelli Autoplex decided to jump on board this year and sponsor the event. There will be vendors along Fayette all day with hot dogs, water ice, and refreshments. The Conshohocken United Methodist Church will have BBQ Chicken and Ribs as well.

Boys and girls ages 8 to 18 years old are encouraged to construct and race their homemade Soap Box Derby cars. The winners are rewarded trophies and cash prizes.

There are 38 contestants signed up and ready to compete for the chance to qualify for the World Championship in Akron, Ohio which takes place on the weekend of July 23rd. The top three winners from each division will qualify for the Championship.

Three divisions:
Stock Division - 8-13 years old
Super Stock Division - 10-17 years old
Masters Division: 10 - 18 years old

Mayor Robert Frost will be attending for the raising of the flag and ceremony starting at 9:15am. Races will begin approximately 10:30 am. Sign up today at http://www.aasbd.org.

Come out for a family fun day filled with racing, refreshments, and an all around good time!

On Saturday, June 4, 2011, Plymouth Township Day will be celebrated. This year's event will run from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with games, food, concessions, and attractions for all ages. From 4:00-7:00 p.m., DJ Rich Kash will provide the entertainment, and from 7:00-9:00 p.m. there will be a concert by The Slippery Band.
In addition, there will also be exhibits and presentations by community groups, a slot car competition from 4:00-7:30 p.m., inflatables and games and the Plymouth Family Tailgate Challenge from 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Other entertainment will include Chippy the Clown, the Magical Illusions of Kyle & Kelly and Makin' Music Rockin' Rhythms.
There will be a concession stand open from 4:00-8:30 p.m. with food from Chick-Fil-A and Qdoba, as well as water ice, hot dogs, french fries, nachos, roast beef, etc.

Wristbands for unlimited rides on the inflatables at Plymouth Township Day will be $10 in advance (until June 3) or $12 at the event. Tickets are on sale at the Greater Plymouth Community Center at 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

PRESS RELEASE - May 6, 2011

Conicelli Autoplex, an automobile dealership near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, announces the unveiling of a unique web site devoted to hybrids and fuel-efficient vehicles from Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Scion, and Toyota.

High-MPG.com has been created to help customers shop for the most economical cars in the most efficient way by contrasting more than 30 models that get over 30 miles per gallon (30 MPG) on the highway.

   The many brands and models of thrifty cars shown on High-MPG.com reflect the unique Conicelli car-buying experience. Conicelli has new and used car dealerships for Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Scion, and Toyota. "Unlike most multi-brand dealerships, our customers can be served start-to-finish by a single salesperson, no matter which make or model of vehicle they wish to see or test drive," says Lori Hammond, Conicelli's Internet Director of Sales.

Hammond adds, "When it comes to fuel-efficient cars, we're not only about one-stop shopping; we're known for first-stop shopping. We are proud of our philosophy and commitment to customer service."

Hammond notes that technology and government regulation bring greater fuel efficiency to the auto marketplace every year. "When you think of getting over 30 miles per gallon, you have to remember that these are no longer sub-compacts alone. There are also roomy SUVs like Toyota's Highlander hybrid, family cruisers like the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Nissan Altima.

Conicelli Autoplex is located at 1200 Ridge Pike in Conshohocken, PA 19428 (Google Maps link). Further information is available from Lori Hammond, Internet Director of Sales, at 610-828-1400 ext. 1208 or by email at lhammond@conicelliautoplex.com.

Lori Hammond, Internet Director of Sales (right) greets the winner of the 2011 "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" Beach House Contest, Darl Weatherill, who received the use of a Sea Isle City vacation home for a week.

The drawing for the winner of the "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" Beach House in Sea Isle City was held on Tuesday evening, April 27, at Conicelli Honda with dozens of contestants present. The winners were:



Keep your "I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" magnets on your cars because soon we'll be announcing an exciting new contest with new prizes.

In the meantime, we're still on the lookout for those magnets, and we're giving away $20 gift cards to the winners!

"I Spy Mr. Nice Guy" contest rules

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Torrance, Calif. (April 12, 2011) ? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the all-new 2011 Scion tC sports coupe a top overall rating of five stars. The Scion tC and other vehicles in the lineup are available at the Conicelli Scion dealerships in Conshohocken, Pa. and Springfield, Pa., both of which are authorized Scion dealerships with Scion-certified sales, service, and parts departments.

The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a consumer information program created by NHTSA, rates vehicles to determine crash and rollover safety. The test ratings are gathered during controlled crash and rollover tests conducted at the NHTSA research facilities. The announcement was released on the NHTSA website www.safercar.gov.
 
All Scion models meet or exceed the safety requirements of the federal government and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
 
The tC comes standard with a total of eight supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags including driver and front passenger airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front-passenger knee airbag, and side curtain airbags.
 
All 2011 tCs come standard with Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
 
Additional safety features include a tire pressure monitoring system and newly adopted active front headrests.
 
The all-new Scion tC, which the Conicelli Scion dealerships started selling in October 2010, has an impressive list of standard features including 180 horsepower, 6-speed transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels and a 300-watt 8-speaker audio system.

Source: http://www.toyotanewsroom.com/releases/scion+tc+five+star+rating+crash+tests+2011.htm

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http://www.conicelliscionofspringfield.com

Conicelli sponsored "The Biggest Dodgeball Game Ever (In Philly)" this past Saturday, April 2nd at the Wells Fargo Center. Michael and Jonathan Hammond helped ref the dodgeball games while catching some good video footage of on-the-court action as well.

Life Unchained was the organization that put this event together to raise money for their "dream projects". They  provide up to $2,000 in seed funding per dream project.  Check out LifeUnchained.org  to find out more about this organization.

There are a lot of awesome events coming up that Life Unchained is putting together. One is "Battle Royale" which takes place July 30th at the Kendrick Rec Center in Roxborough. Imagine the biggest water gun fight you've ever been involved in. Where the last man or woman standing wins a rediculously large-scale prize-and you have Battle Royale in a nutshell. Participants will vie off in groups of 50 until just one incredible water gun aficionado remains. Add in water balloon dodgeball, a slip and slide, bands, entertainment, and more. Check Life Unchained out on Facebook for more information.

Please go to Youtube.com/123Conicelli for all the footage from this event!

Conicelli Autoplex donated 1,100 children's winter coats as part of the annual "Driving Away the Cold" campaign to organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania.

"It's a great program," said Dom Conicelli, president of the Conicelli Auto Group. "One of the nice things is that it's pretty direct. Instead of just cutting a check, you get to see the coats delivered into the hands of the people who need them."

Developed in 2008 by the CARing for Kids Foundation, the initiative helps kids in the Philadelphia five-county area. More than 20,000 coats will be distributed this year through distribution centers like the YMCA, including 4,896 in Delaware County.

The foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia and the Philadelphia International Auto Show.

"We did our drop-off last week and it was great to see the reaction of the kids picking them up," Conicelli said. "Instead of hoping that your donation gets the right place, you can feel it."

The foundation donates 10,000 new coats to the effort each year and then invites dealerships to participate in a month-long "We Pledge" campaign where an additional coat is donated for every car sold in the month of September.

The coats are purchased from suppliers used by Chester County-based Operation Warm.

To learn more about the initiative, visit www.caringforkids.com. To request a coat, call the foundation at 610-279-5229 or the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County at 610-544-1080 or 610-259-1661.

Source: http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/10/24/news/doc4cc3c575aeb1e529280843.txt

Nationally ranked among the Top 10 Internet Dealers by Wards Dealer Magazine every year since 2001, Conicelli Autoplex franchises continue to receive numerous awards and recognition for customer service.