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ielsen Subaru and Mitsubishi (Top) Nielsen Mitsubishi Subaru is the premier retailer of new Vice-President Jeff Nielsen and and used vehicles in Portage, President Bob Nielsen. Indiana. They offer certified (Bottom) The 2013 Ndealership sales and service on all new has all-wheel drive and and used Subaru and Mitsubishi vehicles gets up to 38 mpg. along with servicing all foreign and domestic new and used vehicles. The Nielsen Automotive Group also offers the full line of Kia and Hyundai in Michigan City and the full lines of Ford and Lincoln in LaPorte, Indiana. It is their dedication to all of North- west Indiana that sets this family owned and operated business apart from all others. Bob Nielsen, President at Nielsen Subaru and Mitsubishi says they have been bringing Northwest Indiana the best quality vehicles at the best prices, and the most skilled and technologically- Photo provided advanced service for over four decades. “I started in this business with a dealership in Gary in 1968. In 2003 we moved Buick to Portage with Subaru. wanted to take the Buick franchise to Schererville, so we added the Mitsubishi line-up in 2008,” says Bob of the dealership’s progression.

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The 2013 Subaru XV ground clearance in its class, the do-it- subishi’s engineering, research and de- all XV Crosstrek lets you set your own velopment teams but, most importantly, Crosstrek all-wheel-drive boundaries. With standard roof rails and it translates into significant cost savings FOR MORE INFO: ample room inside and out this one can and worry-free operation for Lancer and Nielsen delivers an 33 highway help make anything happen. So jump in Outlander owners. and get out there. Jeff Nielsen, vice president of Nielsen Subaru- mpg, making it the most “The 2013 Subaru Impreza get Automotive Group points out many of Mitsubishi up to 38 mpg. Subaru’s entire line is all- the vehicles featured in Nielsen’s fleet 5020 U.S. 6 fuel efficient wheel-drive making the mileage even have a local aspect, which is important Portage, IN | (219) 764-5020 more impressive,” says Bob. to families here in Northwest Indiana. www.nielsencars.com in America. Mitsubishi has always had a history “Many of Subaru’s models are produced of forward thinking and the quality 2013 lineup carries on that tradition with renewed excitement. From the latest in Lafayette, and they use a lot of their The selection of Portage as a home electronics to high-performance inno- steel from right here in our region. Mit- for Nielsen Subaru and Mitsubishi was vations, these vehicles abound with the The mid-size SUV/ subishi has invested $150 million in their very strategic. He says, “We moved to kind of leading-edge technologies and Normal, Illinois plant, which is close to Portage because we felt there was a good thoughtful extras that make Crossover 2013 home employing many local families. opportunity here. Our dealership is right different. This is important to us because the whole on U.S. Highway 6 which has a lot of The mid-size SUV/Crossover 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander economy is tied together. We try to do traffic. We have a large population here Mitsubishi Outlander is the recipient of business with local businesses and we that needs to be serviced with a new the coveted 2013 Kelley Blue Book ‘5-Year is the recipient of the hope the same thing will happen to us. dealership. We built our dealership on Cost to Own Award.’ This award is pre- It takes all of us to improve the economy five acres and employ 24 people. Our sented to only a select number of vehicles coveted 2013 Kelly and this area has been good to us,” states master certified technicians receive con- with the lowest projected cost of five- Jeff. stant training from the manufacturers year ownership based upon expected Blu Book ‘5-Year Cost Over the past 46 years, Nielsen has to keep them on the cutting-edge in our fuel costs, maintenance and repair costs, brought the region a tradition of excel- state-of-the-art facility. We also pur- finance, insurance and state fees and to Own’ Award. lent auto service. “We have stability and chase specialized tools on a regular basis vehicle depreciation. longevity, We’ve been around a long to keep us ahead of the non-franchise Two of Mitsubishi’s 2013 lineup, the time and we have a stellar reputation service centers.” versatile and stylish Lancer compact in Northwest Indiana,” says Jeff Bob Nielsen says that both the Subaru sport sedan and the dynamic Outlander Nielsen. Bob Nielsen adds, “In 46 and Mitsubishi lines offer strong vehi- crossover join the elite years we’ve sold over 40,000 . cles. The remarkable all new 2013 Subaru group of 2013’s Insurance Institute for That means that we have a lot XV Crosstrek all-wheel-drive crossover Highway Safety (IIHS) ‘Top Safety of satisfied customers. We have delivers an eco-friendly 33 highway mpg, Pick’ Award. repeat customers and generations making it the most fuel efficient cross- This honor represents not only the who return for their automotive over in America. Offering the highest exceptional achievement for all of Mit- purchases and needs.”