LEANDER, TEXAS PROCLAIMS LAST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH TO BE “JOHN EAGLE EUROPEAN CARS & COFFEE DAY”

The City of Leander, Texas, has proclaimed the last Sunday of each month to be “John Eagle European Cars and Coffee™ Day beginning April 25, 2010. The Mayor of the Austin area town made the official proclamation during the City Council meeting on Thursday, April 1. Sonny Morgan, Dealer Principal for John Eagle European personally accepted the honor from the Mayor and City Council during the meeting.

The first “Cars & Coffee” in the Hill Country attracted about 200 vehicles to the “Old Town” area of Leander, Texas, on Jan. 31. The Sunday event, which is held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. is a casual gathering where enthusiasts bring cars, trucks and motorcycles of every kind. Since January, the Leander event has continued to grow and bring in even larger crowds and more cars.

“We appreciate the efforts of Mr. Morgan and the entire team at John Eagle European to bring this event to Leander,” stated Kirk D. Clennan for the City of Leander’s Economic Development Department. “They’ve certainly stimulated our area economy with the Cars and Coffee event. It’s a unique experience created by blocking off the streets, bringing in a live band and opening up the local restaurants for business, all to accommodate the car enthusiasts.”

The impetus for the Leander event occurred when Morgan, who had been to another Cars and Coffee event, approached the City of Leander to host one in the Austin area. The City’s economic development department agreed that their town would benefit from this kind of event.

“I’m pleased that we’ve been able to help fan the flames of automotive passion through our event in Leander,” said Sonny Morgan, dealer principal at John Eagle European. “Each month, even more people driving exotics, classics, muscle, street machines, bikes and military vehicles join us. We hope this event will be the genesis for even more automotive events in the hill country.”

Leander lies in the heart of Central Texas at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Just five miles north of Austin on U.S. 183, Leander is home to approximately 30,000 people living amid beautiful lakes, rolling hills and a historic downtown area. Now, area auto enthusiasts are filling Sunday afternoons in Leander with the sounds of revving engines.

Having originated in Southern California in 2005, Cars and Coffee began with a group of enthusiasts who wanted to share their cars in an environment where they could be comfortable enough to ask questions, learn and experience the joys of the diverse offering of cars. The Leander-Austin event is an extension of the California show.

John Eagle European was the 36th Aston Martin dealership and the 47th Bentley location in North America. In 2009, Lotus of Austin was the No. 1 ranked Lotus dealership in Texas, and third in the United States. Opened in April 2009, it services and sells a full range of handcrafted, high performance vehicles from the flagship Aston Martin DBS, to the Bentley Continental GTC and Lotus Evora.

About John Eagle European
John Eagle European is part of the John Eagle group of dealerships, which consists of 13 dealerships in Texas and Florida. John Eagle European offers the complete line of Aston Martin, Bentley and Lotus fine motorcars. In addition, the dealership offers pre-owned models and services all of those cars. The museum-inspired facility hosts exclusive events year-round. Additional information about John Eagle European is available at www.johneagleeuropean.com or by calling (512) 401-2663.

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JOHN EAGLE EUROPEAN TO SPONSOR NEW HILL COUNTRY CARS & COFFEE EVENT IN LEANDER, TEXAS

John Eagle European will sponsor the new Cars and Coffee™ event in the “Old Town” area of Leander, Texas, on Jan. 31, 2010, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Sunday event is part of the national series that began in Southern California as a causal gathering where enthusiasts bring everything from Astons to Mustangs, ‘32 Deuce Coupes and Nissan GTRs. The inaugural event will be in downtown Leander on Willis Street near City Hall with participation free to all.

“Leander has a long history of hosting automotive enthusiasts,” stated Kirk D. Clennan for the City of Leander’s Economic Development Department. “Cars and Coffee is a perfect match for our laid-back town as it is an informal, come-and-go, free cruise-in for classic, vintage, antique and exotic automobiles. While it may have begun in California, we’ll give this monthly event a unique Texas twist that can only be found in here in the Hill Country.”

Leander lies within the heart of Central Texas at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Just five miles north of Austin on U.S. 183, Leander is home to approximately 30,000 people living amid beautiful lakes, rolling hills and a historic downtown area. Area auto enthusiasts are about to give up lazy Sunday afternoons to fill the air in Leander with the sounds of revving engines.

“The goal is to unite everyone who has a passion for cars in Leander on the last Sunday of every month,” said Sonny Morgan, dealer principal at John Eagle European. “Classics, muscle, street, or whatever you enjoy driving will be welcome. What could be more fun than spending a couple of daylight hours with like‐minded people and their cars in a non‐judgmental environment? We’re proud to sponsor this wonderful event in Texas, as part of this national phenomenon.”

The impetus for the Leander event occurred when Morgan, who had been to another Cars and Coffee event, approached the City of Leander to host one in the Austin area. The City’s economic development department agreed that their town would benefit from this kind of event.

The results of the private/public collaboration will be unveiled January 31. Participants and spectators are more than welcome to bring their own cup of joe however with the O'Leander Cafe on site, one can avoid accidentally spilling in the car along the way. The launch will give locals and visitors the sights, sounds and smells of life in the fast lane without getting a ticket.

Having originated in Southern California in 2005, Cars and Coffee began as a group of auto enthusiasts who simply wanted to share their cars with each other in an environment where they could be comfortable enough to ask questions, learn and experience the joys of the diverse offering of cars. As the meetings faced growing pains a new location was afforded in Irvine, Calif.

Attracting upwards of a combined 1,000 participants and spectators on any given weekend, the events have spread across the globe. The original handful of members has grown exponentially into a kinship of loyal auto enthusiasts from as far away as Germany, France, Australia and Japan.

John Eagle European was the 36th Aston Martin dealership and the 47th Bentley location in North America. Opened in April 2009, it services and sells a full range of handcrafted, high performance vehicles from the flagship Aston Martin DBS, to the Bentley Continental GTC and Lotus Evora.

About John Eagle European
John Eagle European is part of the John Eagle group of dealerships, who own and operate 13 dealerships in Texas. John Eagle European offers the complete line of Aston Martin, Bentley and Lotus fine motorcars. In addition, the dealership offers pre-owned models and services all of those cars. The museum-inspired facility hosts exclusive events year-round. Additional information about John Eagle European is available at www.johneagleeuropean.com or by calling (512) 401-2663.

JOHN EAGLE EUROPEAN RAISES $21,500 FOR CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK OF TEXAS

John Eagle European and its customers presented a check for $21,500 to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas on Dec. 17, 2009. A caravan of owners drove from the Aston Martin, Bentley and Lotus dealership in a variety of luxury sports cars to make the presentation.

"We feel privileged to live in the Texas hill country,” said Sonny Morgan, dealer principal at John Eagle European. “While hosting an event for our customers recently, we discussed agreed to conduct a fundraiser to help those in our community who are struggling a bit this holiday season.”

John Eagle European began the fundraiser on Dec. 9 and raised $21,500 in one week. The dealership generously supported the initiative and challenged fellow Texans to donate it or their preferred charity.

The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas’ mission (www.austinfoodbank.org) is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in ending hunger. In its 28th year of service, the Food Bank currently provides food and grocery products to 355 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas counties. In 2008, CAFB distributed more than 17 million pounds of food.

“This was our first major fundraiser since opening about six months ago,” said added Morgan. “We plan to plan make an even bigger impact on community through programs like this in the future.”

John Eagle European was the 36th Aston Martin dealership and the 47th Bentley location in North America. Opened in April 2009, it services and sells a full range of handcrafted, high performance vehicles from the flagship Aston Martin DBS, to the Bentley Continental GTC and Lotus Evora.

JOHN EAGLE EUROPEAN AUSTIN, TEXAS SOARS NATIONALLY IN SALES OF ASTON MARTIN AND BENTLEY MOTORCARS

Only a few weeks since the Austin, Texas, dealership opened, John Eagle European is among the top dealers for Aston Martin and Bentley cars. As the 36th Aston Martin dealership to open in North America and the 40th Bentley dealership in the United States, the beautiful new addition to Austin has exceeded the expectations of both these storied British automakers. John Eagle European officially opened its doors on May 15, 2009, on Research Boulevard.

“Austin is a beautiful, sophisticated city that matches the elegant character of the wonderful bespoke cars from Aston Martin and Bentley,” stated Sonny Morgan, dealer principal and co-owner of John Eagle European. “The response to these automobiles after our recent opening has been fantastic. Though we exceeded our expectations in terms of sales, the number of cars available will continue to be limited. Thus, our clients will be part of an exclusive group of people with the finest automobiles.”

John Eagle European opened in a new state-of-the-art 10,000 sq. ft. showroom with dedicated service facility, located on Research Boulevard, to the North of the city. Economic stability, growth potential and extreme wealth per capita were the leading factors in bringing the dealership to Austin

In its first month of operation, John Eagle European earned a ranking of third in the country for Aston Martin sales and fifth for sales of Bentley motor cars. If John Eagle European matches its projections, the dealership will be among the top 10 Aston Martin, Bentley and Lotus dealerships in the United States for 2009.

The Aston Martin range of handcrafted high performance sports cars include the flagship DBS, elegant DB9 and iconic V8 Vantage. Vehicles from Bentley are the Arnage, Azure convertible, Continental GT and GT Speed coupe, Continental Flying Spur, Flying Spur Speed sedan, Continental GTC convertible, Azure T, GTC Speed and Continental Supersports. The dealership also offers Lotus sports cars and recently introduced the new Envora model to central Texas.

“We brought this unique dealership to the hill country based on demand for Aston Martins over the past several years in the Austin area from our Dallas location,” noted Morgan. “The sales from our first day have demonstrated the wisdom of the decision to offer Astons, as well as Bentleys and Lotus cars at this new dealership. We’re pleased that the people of central Texas have embraced our selection of special motorcars.”

With museum-inspired design and flawless attention to detail, John Eagle European is the pinnacle of elegance. From travertine floors to rich woods, the dealership is divided into areas dedicated to the heritage of each of the British marques. From Internet access to satellite TV on plasma screens, a kitchen and a private conference area, the dealership is as beautiful and inviting as the cars inside.