Nitrogen-A New Rusnak Standard

Rusnak Auto Group, the brand synonymous with the finest automotive experience in Southern California, is once again raising the bar with an investment in new technology that will improve mileage, safety and performance on every vehicle they lease or sell. Starting in July, Rusnak will begin replacing the regular compressed air in their tires with nitrogen.
Because nitrogen molecules are larger than regular compressed air, they don’t pass through the tire walls as easily. A nitrogen-filled tire can stay fully inflated for as much as six times longer. NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, all branches of the U.S. Military, even racecar drivers use Nitrogen in their tires. Nitrogen gas allows for a very low concentration of moisture. That reduces condensation and rim corrosion, and will allow tires to run cooler - all which provide a safer ride. According the AAA, 85% of vehicles on the road have at least one tire that is under inflated. 90% of all tire failures are caused by under inflation. Nitrogen-filled tires are better for the environment because they save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Rusnak has provided a calculator at RusnakOnline.com to help consumers determine what they will save. Rusnak is also inviting all current Rusnak clients back to the dealership for a free nitrogen change over. “We are introducing new technology that will provide our clients with something tangibly different so we needed a multi-media campaign that would educate and create buzz,” said Victoria Pearson, COO General Counsel, Rusnak Group. “We are helping our clients get better mileage and save real money. Given today’s current economic climate, it’s the right thing to do.”

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed

Bentley Pasadena hosted the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Ride and Drive Event on July 15 & 16 at the Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa in Pasadena. The picturesque Horseshoe Gardens had Bentleys available for the guest to test drive. A luncheon of cured beef Carpaccio, micro arugula, poached figs, watermelon tomato gazpacho shooters and more were served in the Lobby Lounge by Chef Craig Strong after the ride and drive.

Hyundai Inland Empire Official VIP
Grand Opening Ceremonies

Hyundai Inland Empire held an Official VIP Grand Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, July 02, 2008. Paul Rusnak, Chairman and CEO of Rusnak Auto Group, hosted the event which took place at 25072 Redlands Boulevard in Loma Linda. The new Hyundai Inland Empire facility sits on 3.3 acres and has an impressive 10,000 square foot showroom. Strategically located along the 10 Freeway in the Inland Empire, Hyundai Inland Empire is the ideal dealership to purchase any Hyundai vehicle. Dave Zuchowski, Vice President of National Sales Hyundai Motor America and other representatives from Hyundai Motor America participated in the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in this much anticipated event.

Mayor Robert Christman along with Loma Linda City Leaders and Chamber of Commerce Members, Chief of Police Dave Williams, Chief and Fire Marshall Rolland Crawford, and Miss San Bernardino 2008, Veronica Bell also gathered to celebrate and observe the Official VIP Grand Opening Ceremony of Hyundai Inland Empire. Victoria Pearson, COO / General Counsel of Rusnak Group and Chris Falcioni, General Manager of Hyundai Inland Empire welcomed the community and honored guests.

Liz Rusnak Arizmendi & Cora Leon

Rusnak Volvo Presents The Art of Fun-Raising

On Thursday, July 17, Rusnak Volvo Pasadena presented The Art of Fun-Raising at Color Me Mine in Montrose, California benefiting Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Injury Prevention Research and Training Center. Chris Jordan-Morrow MPH/CHES, MS/CNS, RNC Injury Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Program Division of Pediatric Surgery said, “Today’s event occurred through partnerships between Rusnak Volvo Pasadena, Color Me Mine and media sponsor, Pasadena Magazine to which we are grateful. Together we can create the synergy needed to make a difference in the safety of our kids here in Los Angeles.” Over $5000 was raised at this unique and interactive event.

Emma Finney

Meet the new Audi A4

Overall concept: The new Audi A4 Sedan sets forth a new standard among its competitors with its dynamic design and distinctive handling characteristics. The new A4 Sedan is making its entrance confidently with a strong, sporty design and an innovative technical concept. The result is impressive with superior driving characteristics and precision handling.

Engine: The 3.2 FSI and the 2.0 TFSI are available for the Audi A4 Sedan. The engines feature outstanding smoothness, excellent torque and exemplary fuel economy figures.

Transmission: Automatic Tiptronic with six speeds, or a six-speed manual gearbox is available for a sportier driving experience.

Drivetrain: The drivetrain is an all-new arrangement moving the differential forward from the previous model to ideally balance axle loads. quattro delivers power to all wheels, while asymmetrical/dynamic torque distributes drive forces at a ratio of 40:60 in favor of the rear axle.

Performance: The new Audi A4 embodies in exemplary style the combination of powerful, dynamic design and excellent driveability with high precision and ease of handling. Innovative technology such as Audi drive select and high quality in every detail contribute to the extraordinary synthesis of sportiness and comfort.

Zero to 62 mph: 6.2 seconds with six-speed manual.

New features: The new Audi A4 Sedan features high-quality and innovative optional extras which were previously the exclusive preserve of executive and luxury-class vehicles. These features include the drive assist features of side assist, drive selection control, dynamic suspension, and adaptive steering.

Select options: Audi Navigation system. Advanced Key. Audi Music Interface Bang & Olufsen sound system. Bluetooth option for mobile phone.

For more information, visit or call our Experienced Sales Associates at Rusnak Audi Pasadena, 267 West Colorado Boulevard Pasadena (888) 980-7876 or Rusnak Audi Westlake at 3832 Thousand Oaks Boulevard Thousand Oaks (888) 260-1088.

Rusnak Audi & Bentley Pasadena Present
In The Heat of the Night

The Pasadena POPS was In The Heat Night Of The Night on July 18, 19, and 20th. The night, like music, wore many guises—from sizzling and sexy to soothing to spooky. Night sings lullabies. Night swings. Night is On Bald Mountain and Where the Wild Things Are... Most of all, night is when the stars come out—stars like the POPS’ favorite baritone, Nmon Ford. Together, with Nmon and the orchestra, the audience met the composers inspired by “that good night”— Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and Quincy Jones, among others—and enjoyed a great evening of A Little Night Music. Rusnak Audi and Bentley Pasadena are the season sponsors of the Pasadena POPS.

Bentley Pasadena Supports
Alliance For The Art and Its Angels

Bentley Pasadena was the Hole-In-One sponsor at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks on Monday, July 28th, 2008 benefiting the Alliance for the Arts and its Angels. Representing Rusnak Auto Group were Paul Rusnak, Ron Taylor. Benefiting the Alliance for the Arts and its Angels Women's Auxiliary raise funds in support of the theatres located at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Countrywide Performing Arts Center. Through their combined efforts, funds raised support performing art productions which run the spectrum from contemporary to classic performances—including Broadway musicals, award-winning children's programs, ballet, folk and modern dance companies, classical symphonic performances, chamber music, choral ensembles, civic light opera, comedy and more. In addition, funds are raised to underwrite theatre operations and maintenance, provide bus transportation and tickets for underprivileged children who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend live performances.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels

Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced that Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has been selected to receive a donation of $50,000 from the 2008 Hyundai Hope on Wheels™ Tour. The donation will support the research efforts of Dr. Samuel Esparza, a member of the CHOC Cancer Institute. The check was presented Tuesday, July 22nd at a ceremonial event at CHOC where Dr. Esparza was recognized as a 2008 Hyundai Scholar, and the hospital’s pediatric cancer patients took part in the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Handprint Ceremony.

Sammy Heim

Journey to Evenings of Enchantment With
The POPS At Descanso Gardens Supported
by Rusnak Audi & Bentley Pasadena

I Hear America Singing
August 15-17

From our earliest days as a nation we’ve told our stories, proclaimed our love for one another and for our country in a unique American voice. Join The POPS and singers Daniel Montenegro and Eric Owens for a grand musical celebration of our land in all its variety and beauty with the help of Gershwin, Ellington, Copland, John Williams and of course John Philip Sousa!

The Pasadena POPS season at Descanso Gardens is sponsored by Rusnak Auto Group. Saturday Series Sponsor is Ernst & Young. The Bank of New York Mellon has made possible Mellon Sundays at the POPS. Other sponsors include the Allen Lund Company, Bank of America, California Business Bank, The Castle Press, The Elsie Sang Charitable Trust, LHMP, Parsons, Pasadena Weekly, PriceWaterhouseCooper, Professional Business Bank, the Westin Pasadena and Union Bank of California.
On Friday and Saturday nights, tickets for Section A table seating are $90, and guests can take advantage of the POPS B-Wise ticket savings with Section B table seats at $50 each, a 45 percent savings over nearby Section A seats. Individual seats in Section C are just $20. On Sunday nights, Section A table seats are $80, Section B table seats are $50, and Section C seating is $20 each. Descanso Gardens is just 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, near the intersection of the 210 and 2 freeways. The Gardens are located at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (take the Angeles Crest Highway exit from the 210 freeway). Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, 7 p.m. on Sunday nights. For more information, call (626) 793-7172 or visit www.pasadenapops.org.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Pasadena Supports
John Williams Conducts John Williams

Rusnak Jaguar supports 21st Annual Golf Classic Benefiting the Children of Five Acres

From The Rusnak Mailbox

Numerous letters of gratitude were received this month. Here are a couple we would like to share with you.

We start off this month’s mail with a wonderful letter to Liz Rusnak:

Dear Liz,

We purchased a certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz from your Arcadia dealership on Wednesday, July 23. We are writing to thank you for our shopping experience and to tell you why this particular purchase was very meaningful.
Our daughter, Brooke, graduated from college in May 2004. Education is very important in our family, so we wanted to give her a significant gift to celebrate her achievement. She promptly selected a brand-new 2005 C230 Kompressor, one of the first of the coming model year to roll off the truck. We were very pleased with her wise selection of a car that would carry her into the future in style, safety and true economy.
For the next four years, that little car went on a lot of adventures! It took Brooke to law school, it traveled to many fun destinations, it survived a rock slide in the mountains, it carried snowboards, bicycles, friends, cousins, dogs, cats, and shopping bags, and it delivered a bright young lawyer home from law school lickety-split. What more can you ask?
Well, earlier this month, more WAS asked of that car. Brooke got caught in the middle of a pile-up on the freeway, and she walked away from an accident that might have been catastrophic had she been in a less sturdy car. It did its job of protecting her, even though it sustained damages that couldn’t be repaired. While we are sad to say farewell, we realize that no matter how much we “love” our cars, they are really just machines designed to get us from place to place as safely and reliably as possible. Cars are expendable, while we are not.



We contacted Rusnak Arcadia in order to help Brooke shop for a replacement car. They had the same model available – a 2005 C230 Kompressor – with very low miles and in perfect condition. It was originally sold at that dealership, and the service records and history of the car were offered for our review. We took Brooke to check it out, and after she drove the car and negotiated a price that fit her budget, she decided to purchase it. We realize that this wasn’t exactly Rusnak’s most significant transaction, but we were nevertheless treated as highly valued customers and given every courtesy and consideration.
So, we wanted to tell you our story and to thank the sales team who helped (and even stayed open late) to get our daughter back in the driver’s seat after her harrowing experience. Brooke is safely on her way to more adventures and accomplishments, and we are ever so grateful.

Sincerely,

James Copelan and Janice Kopanski
Pasadena

Dear Chris Falcioni (General Manger Hyundai Inland Empire),

Thanks for hosting us at your wonderful Grand Opening Event today!! I really look forward to working with the Rusnak Team!!

Take Care,

Peter Petrovich
District Sales Manager
Hyundai Motor America

Dear Paul Rusnak,

We wish to extend our sincerest thank you for your generous gift in-kind of the car and paid insurance for the Loyola Alumni Golf Classic, recently held at Industry Hills Golf Course at the Pacific Palms Conference Resort. Due in part to your very generous support which allowed us to lower our expenses, we had our most successful tournament ever, raising $63,000 to assist the annual beneficiary of this grand endeavor: the Loyola High School Athletic Department.
Thanks again for your continued support of our Alumni Golf Classic, Paul, and know that all in our Loyola community gratefully appreciates your generosity, but it is especially valued by those who toil so selflessly to ensure the unmatched athletic tradition and reputation enjoyed by Loyola.

Sincerely,

Hi Liz,

Two weeks ago, my husband and I drove to Thousand Oaks from Pasadena and purchased 2 BMWs. We drove there, and purchased there, because of your support of the Orchestras of Pasadena. Your support means so much to this community. THANK YOU!!!!
By the way, we got great service from our sales person Neil Pearl, and from the processing person, Maria. You could tell that they both had a lot of pride in representing the Rusnak name.

Hope to see you soon.

Diane Rankin
President of the Board
The Orchestras of Pasadena Vice President and Branch Manager Fidelity Investments

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