First Shelby GT350 Mustang to be Sold at Barrett Jackson Auction

PEKIN, Illi. - Ford Motor Company will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the infamous Shelby GT350 Mustang at the Barrett-Jackson Auction on Saturday, January 17th in Scottsdale, Arizona. In light of five successful decades, the first Shelby GT350 Mustang will be sold at the auction with all proceeds benefiting JDRF.

The very first retail production unit of the Shelby GT350 will go home with the winning bidder; customized with the package and color of their choice. Not only will the winner be taking home this world-class vehicle, but they will also be making a major contribution to the country's leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. Ford Motor Company has been a supporter of JDRF since 1983 and will show their appreciation for the donation by having team members involved in the Shelby GT350's design and development sign the pony car. 

Next month, the first Shelby GT350 Mustang will be sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction and will offer one lucky driver a whole new experience behind the wheel. To create the Shelby GT350, Ford took the best Mustang yet and primped every aspect of the car that contributes to the performance driving experience. The Shelby is powered by Ford's very first V8 5.2-liter engine with a flat-plane crankshaft, a design that is typically reserved for racing applications and exotic European sports cars. This engine puts out more than 500 horsepower and more than 400 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most robust and naturally aspirated Ford production engine ever!

Along with the auction of the all-new Shelby GT350 Mustang, Ford will also be sponsoring a ride-and-drive at the event with a full lineup of 2015 vehicles. Not only will attendees have the opportunity to take the new Mustang, Expedition, and F-150 for a spin, but they will also be offered a "hot lap" experience with professional drivers in the Shelby American-built GT500 Super Snake and the Shelby Focus ST!

If you've got a need for speed, check out the 2014 Ford Mustang at Velde Ford! At Velde Automotive Group, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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2015 Cadillac CTS Earns 5-Star Safety Rating from NHTSA

PEKIN, Illi. - Crafted from pure excellence, not a single detail of the 2015 Cadillac CTS was overlooked by designers and engineers. From its signature LED lighting to an ultra-high-strength steel foundation, the 2015 CTS provides customers with new characteristics and options that enhance their overall experience out on the road. With all of these exciting additions, Cadillac was sure to put a great deal of their focus on equipping the CTS with top notch safety features. 

Cadillac's attention to detail certainly paid off because the 2015 Cadillac CTS earned a 5-star safety rating from NHTSA! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave Cadillac's rear and all-wheel drive CTS models perfect five star scores in the front, side, and rollover crash tests. How did the 2015 Cadillac CTS do it? All thanks to its traction control, anti-lock brake systems, 10 standard airbags, and optional Driver Awareness package with Lane Change Alert and Lane Keep Assist. 

Safe, stylish, and reliable, the Cadillac brand offers everything a driver could ever need out on the road. You can get behind the wheel of your very own Cadillac with help from Velde Cadillac Buick GMC! At Velde Automotive Group, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Ford SYNC® 3 Enhances How Customers Stay Connected on the Road

PEKIN, Illi. - Last week, Ford Motor Company introduced SYNC® 3 to the world - a faster, more intuitive, and easier to use communication and entertainment system. Ford SYNC® 3 Enhances How Customers Stay Connected on the Road by providing drivers with more conversational voice recognition technology, a smartphone-like touch screen, and easy-to-read graphics.

Ford took a customer-centric approach when developing the SYNC 3 system. After sifting through 22,000 customer comments and suggestions, insights from research clinics, market surveys, and tech industry benchmarking, Ford Motor Company was able to rebuild a system that improves connectivity and gives customers what they want most.

While SYNC 3 is intended for hands-free use, the all-new touch screen provides customers with a similar experience to that of a smartphone or tablet. The screen now has a quicker response to touch, voice commands, and smartphone-like gestures like pinch-to-zoom and swipe. SYNC 3 has reduced on-screen complexity and itemized the control options that drivers use the most - Navigation, Audio, and Phone. Not only does reducing the amount of things on the screen make control easier, it also reduces the number of times a driver will need to glance at the screen.

The next-generation system has also mitigated the voice command process for users. When using SYNC 3, users can simply say something as vague as "play <song, artist, or album>" and the system automatically prompts to play that song, artist, or album. SYNC 3 is also equipped to better understand how consumers refer to businesses and points of interest. Drivers do not have to know the exact name; they can simply search "Detroit Airport" rather than using the official name "Detroit Metropolitan Airport".

Ford SYNC® 3 Enhances How Customers Stay Connected on the Road by improving the way customers connect their smartphones to their vehicle. AppLink is now faster and more responsive than ever before, making it easier for drivers to access their apps. All in all, SYNC 3's enhancements will make for a top-notch, user-friendly experience for Ford customers.

SYNC 3 will begin to arrive on new vehicles next year! If you can barely wait to take advantage of all that Ford SYNC has to offer, stop by Velde Ford and check out the 2015 Ford Fiesta or 2015 Ford Taurus. At Velde Automotive Group, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Recent Testing Shows Ford EcoBoost Police Interceptor Remains as the Top Performer

PEKIN, Illi. - The best-selling police vehicle since 1996 lives on and continued to blow its competitors out of the water during recent accelerating testings conducted by both the Michigan State Police and Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. The EcoBoost®-powered interceptor took all of its contenders by storm, out-accelerating every one of the all-new V8-equipped utility and base V6-powered sedans. 

Recent testing has shown that the 2015 Ford EcoBoost Police Interceptor remains as the top performer in its segment. After being tested by the Michigan State Police, the all-wheel drive 2015 Ford Police Interceptor proved to be the fastest of the fast. The sedan posted a 0-60 mph time of 5.85 seconds, compared to the 6.31 seconds for the another 5.7-liter V8 sedan with all-wheel drive. Ford's 2015 Police Interceptor also beat a competing 6.0-liter V8-equipped sedan, reaching 0-60 mph in only 6.17 seconds.

If you can believe it, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department testing results were even more dominate! Even after the department conducted testing with a "key on and drive" policy for the first time - which means the stability and traction control settings were in default mode just as when the vehicles are initially turned on - the Ford Interceptor came out on top. The sedan repeatedly earned the quickest-accelerating results, reaching 0-60 mph in only 5.9 seconds. Ford's Interceptor not only smoked its competition, but even beat all of the V6-powered base model sedans.

After 17 consecutive years of segment sales leadership and recent testing showing the 2015 Ford EcoBoost Police Interceptor remains as the top performer, we can only assume that the sedan will continue to be a leader in the market.

You too can get behind the wheel of one of the best vehicles in the industry! From the 2014 Ford Edge to the 2015 Ford Explorer, there is something for everyone at Velde Ford. At Velde Automotive Group, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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HUGE Savings on 2014 Cadillacs at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC!

PEKIN, Illi. - You've heard about them, read about them, and dreamed about them. Cadillac's 2014 lineup has been nothing short of spectacular and now with the final weeks of the year upon us, we thought it was only appropriate to help you end the year in a BIG way. This month we are offering HUGE savings on 2014 Cadillacs at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC!

If you have had thoughts about getting behind the wheel of the 2014 Cadillac CTS, ATS, or XTS, now is the time to do it! Each of these models feature a striking design both inside and out and contain some of the most advanced technology to enhance your overall safety, convenience, and entertainment. By offering customers an exhilarating performance level and three top-notch powertrain options, the Cadillac CTS, ATS, and XTS have undoubtably taken the benchmark for luxury sport sedans to an entirely new level. 

If you are ready to take advantage of the HUGE savings on 2014 Cadillacs at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC, start shopping from the comfort of your own home by viewing our inventory at VeldeGM.com. 

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Is Your Vehicle Winter Ready?

PEKIN, Illi. - Alright, so we technically haven't had our "first day of winter" just yet. However, that doesn't mean we shouldn't prepare ourselves AND our vehicles, right? We have had a taste of the snow and the cold already, but before we completely dive into the brutal months that lie ahead, we have to ensure that our vehicles are primped, packed, and ready to go!

Now we have to ask, is your vehicle winter ready? If not, don't stress! We have a great checklist for you to use to prepare for anything that Old Man Winter may have in store ––

• Purchase new windshield wiper blades and refill your washer fluid. Your windshield is prone to ice, snow, and slush during this time of the year. Keep your vehicle at its best and you'll have a crystal clear view!

• Line the floor of your vehicle with rubber mats. Not only will they keep moisture out of your carpet, but they help to prevent those terrible white salt stains. 

• Check those lights. Alright, so this may seem like common sense, but many times this tends to slip people's minds. Since our days are getting shorter (and darker), ensure that all of your lights are in prime condition and working properly.

• Really, we are not trying to be pessimistic, but this time of the year we all need to look at the tank as half empty. Below zero temperatures and a low fuel tank are not a good mix and can cause your gas tank to freeze up! No one wants to run out of fuel in the dead of winter, do they?

• So if you do happen to forget our previous tip and you end up stranded out in the cold, we suggest that you keep a Winter Safety Kit in your vehicle at all times. This should include things like a first-aid kit, a blanket, flashlight with extra batteries, non-perishable snacks like granola bars, booster cables, and a windshield scraper.

• You can also keep your vehicle winter ready by taking it in for regular routine maintenance at the Velde Ford or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC Service Center. With the help of our technicians, your vehicle will continue to run at its best all winter long! 

At Velde Autos, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Black Friday Deals at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC!

PEKIN, Illi. - Who wants to wake up at the crack of dawn after a day full of indulging? We sure don't! We decided that there is no better time than the present to offer Black Friday Deals at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC! You can drive off of our lot in a brand-new Buick LaCrosse, Buick Verano, Buick Regal, or GMC Sierra and receive 20% MSRP cash back! To view our select inventory, visit VeldeGM.com. Be sure to act fast; this offer won't last long!

At Velde Autos, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Black Friday Deals at Velde Ford!

PEKIN, Illi. - Picture this: after spending the entire day talking to all of your relatives, you wake up from a turkey and stuffing induced coma to a buzzing alarm clock at 6am. Your body is saying "let me sleep in" while your head is saying "I want a Black Friday deal". What to do, what to do? Well, we are telling you to go ahead and plan on hitting the snooze button because you can get amazing Black Friday Deals at Velde Ford ALL MONTH LONG!

With the Black Friday Deals at Velde Ford, not only can you drive off of our lot in a brand-new Ford at an incredible price, but you can also take advantage of our Black Friday Service Specials! That's right, we will get you into a new vehicle AND we will help you take care of it without breaking the bank! From a $69.95 Winter Alignment to a new set of brakes for $169.95, you won't find Black Friday deals like this any where else! 

At Velde Autos, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Join Velde Cadillac Buick GMC in Supporting the Children's Home Association of Illinois in Peoria!

PEKIN, Illi. - 'Tis the season to be jolly and spread Christmas cheer around our local community! As long-time supporters of the Children's Home Association of Illinois in Peoria, we are asking our friends and neighbors to join us in helping thousands of local children and families this holiday season. 

Velde Cadillac Buick GMC has been a proud supporter of the Children's Home for more than 20 years. Every year during the holiday season, we gather new toys, winter outerwear, food and personal care items to donate to the thousands of children the Children's Home cares for each month.  With the help and generosity of our friends and neighbors, we can brighten the holiday season for even more children and families within our local community!

This year you can join Velde Cadillac Buick GMC in supporting the Children's Home Association of Illinois in Peoria by dropping off a donation to our showroom. Any size donation is greatly appreciated! The Children's Home prefers donated items to be unused and in their original packaging. They ask that the toys be age appropriate and non-violent.  Below are some suggested items to donate:  

• Puzzles/board games
• Books (children to pre-teen)
• Soccer ball, football, basketball
• Toy cars or trucks
• Dolls & accessories
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap
• Winter coats, snow pants, hats, scarves, gloves, boots, socks (size ranging from small children to teenagers)

We do hope you join us in supporting the Children's Home Association of Illinois in Peoria! We will be accepting donations through the week of December 15th. For more information about the Children's Home,  please visit their website http://www.chail.org.

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OnStar 4G LTE Named "Best of What's New" by Popular Science

PEKIN, Illi. - Their commitment to remain a platform for future innovations certainly paid off as OnStar took home Popular Science's top honor. OnStar 46 LTE was named "Best of What's New" by Popular Science; an award that is given to leaders who are revolutionary in their field. When OnStar announced early this year that it would be shifting their connection from a 2G cellular to high-speed 4G LTE, Popular Science knew that connectivity would never be the same.

If you haven't experienced it already on one of the 30 fully equipped 2015 Buick, GMC, or Cadillac models, OnStar 4G LTE provides vehicles with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot and an entirely new set of advisor services. With a stronger signal than ever, customers can ensure they will have a fast and reliable connection no matter where they may be traveling. This incredible technology also allows for customers to connect up to seven devices to the vehicle as well as use simultaneous voice and data. 

For the last 27 years Popular Science has recognized some of the most impactful innovations out there; which is why it should come as no surprise that among thousands of entrants, the revolutionary OnStar 4G LTE was named the "Best of What's New". The editor-in-chief of Popular Science, Cliff Ransom, revealed that the magazine chooses to honor the innovations that will positively influence our world and challenge people's views of what is possible in the future. 

You too can enjoy all of the incredible features that OnStar 4G LTE has to offer with a vehicle from Velde Cadillac Buick GMC! At Velde Autos, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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2015 Mustang GT "King Cobra" Package Unveiled at SEMA Show

PEKIN, Illi. - A lot of things went down at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last week. Some of the industry's biggest leaders were revealing the most impressive concept vehicles of all time; topping one idea after the next. Ford Motor Company was no exception with Ford Racing's debut of a thrilling product built exclusively with Ford Racing performance parts. 

The 2015 Mustang Gt "King Cobra" package was unveiled at the SEMA Show last week and gave attendees plenty to talk about. With a name like King Cobra, they should have known that they were in for a product with some serious bite. Ford Racing has been waiting for the opportunity to get their hands on a 2015 Mustang and develop a series of packages that would push it to the limit. As one of Ford Racing's first performance packages available for the 2015 Mustang, it is definitely setting the bar high. The "King Cobra" is equipped with the "Drag Pack", "Handling Pack", and "Super Pack" supercharger kit, helping to produce an insane 600+ horsepower. 

The Drag Pack allows the Mustang put out an optimal amount of power thanks to its heavy-duty half shafts, and a rear-sub frame kit with pre-installed high-performance bushings to improve traction. The Handling Pack lowers the Mustang one inch with front and rear lowering springs and includes a stabilizer bar kit. The cherry on top of this deadly combination is the Super Pack's 2.3L Twin Vortices Series supercharger assembly; a product co-developed and co-branded by Ford Racing and ROUSH Performance.

The 2015 Mustang GT "King Cobra" Package unveiled at the SEMA Show was built to be a high-performance street-and-drag strip car that can be fully replicated by any Mustang owner with help from Ford Racing's extensive parts catalog. This was one of Ford Racing's main goals. They wanted Mustang owners to be able to open up the Ford Racing parts catalog and have the ability to choose any part that they wanted. Finally, Ford Racing believes that they have created the ultimate package to make this possible - the King Cobra. 

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2015 GMC Canyon to Offer Four Special Edition Models

PEKIN, Illi - Yes, you read that title correctly. The 2015 GMC Canyon will be offering four, yes, FOUR, special edition models and we aren't talking about the typical SLE and SLT trim levels either! General Motors did it with the 2015 GMC Sierra and now they are giving midsize truck customer's four different trim levels to choose from on both the 2015 and 2016 Canyon. 

With some help from dealership sources, GM Authority was able to learn about what each of the 2015 GMC Canyon four special edition models will have to offer! Check them out -

2015 Canyon Denali -  GM Authority's sources have hinted that the all-but-officially-confirmed edition of the 2015 Canyon will offer a similar appearance package to the Sierra Denali. Along with body-color bumpers and mirrors and the signature chrome grille; the Canyon Denali edition is also expected to offer an exclusive powertrain engine! 

"All Terrain Adventure" 2015 Canyon - This is not the All Terrain model that the Canyon launched during its initial release. This edition of the All Terrain Adventure model will be spicing things up a bit by offering a plethora of new truck-bed accessories, like racks and mounts for bikes or ATVs.

Black-Out "Midnight Edition" 2015 Canyon - Similar to the 2015 GMC Sierra's Elevation trim level, the Canyon's Midnight Edition is expected to black-out everything from the wheels, body-colored grille, and color-keyed door handles, to the mirror caps, side moldings, and the front and rear bumpers. 

Not-Quite-Denali 2015 Canyon SLT "Chrome" Edition -  A name like this pretty much speaks for itself! This model continues to live up to the GM tradition by featuring an abundance of chrome accents. 

Curious about the latest and greatest vehicles that GMC has to offer? Stop by Velde Cadillac Buick GMC to take your favorite model for a spin! At Velde Autos, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit either of our dealerships, Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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Trio of New EcoBoost Expeditions Revealed at SEMA Show

PEKIN, Illi. - A trio of new EcoBoost Expeditions were revealed at the SEMA show in Las Vegas last week, proving that the full-size utility vehicle could be taken to an entirely new level of awesome. New for 2015 are three, one-of-a-kind Ford Expeditions - the Tjin, DUB Magazine, and Vaccar Edition - which have enhanced upon the Expedition's already exceptional foundation of space, performance, and capability.

2015 Ford Expedition by Tjin Edition - 
Staying true to the Expedition's sophisticated roots, the Tjin Edition is meant to showcase the vehicle's capability for towing, daily driving, and its role as the ideal promotional show car. The Tjin Edition has a 365-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 and six-speed automatic transmission. A charge cooler kit from Vortech Engineering, custom tuneup, side exhausted from MagnaFlow, and high-performance oils and lubricants from Royal Purple help enhance the Tjin Edition's horsepower up to roaring 405!

2015 Ford Expedition by DUB Magazine - 
DUB Magazine tacked on additional amenities that take the 2015 Ford Expedition to the next level of style and sophistication. Of course the DUB Edition looks fairly special on the outside with the DUB custom badging, tinted windows, and an integrated radar section system. However, inside of the vehicle is where the magic really happens. There is a top-of-the-line multimedia and sound system, a savvy new seat and upholstery design, as well as customizable remote-controlled LED lighting. The rear seating area features multiple monitors, complete with a video gaming system and wireless headphones, that can be viewed at various angles from both inside and outside of the vehicle. 

2015 Ford Expedition XLT by Vaccar
Vaccar decided to highlight the 2015 Expedition's winter driving capabilities. The exterior of the Expedition was winterized with a custom Vaccar two-tone mountain gray finish, a Vaccar Grill Guardian brush guard bull bar, swivel hooks by Monster Hooks, spring steps and a hitch stop from Go Rhino!, and a Mega Warrior cargo basket from Yakima Products. Snow and ice really do not stand a chance against this bad boy.

Each of these top industry builders started off with a great foundation of space, performance, and capability and from there were able to create a terrific trio like no other. Expect to hear more about these customized 2015 Ford Expeditions very soon! The trio are currently display at the Las Vegas Convention Center starting today, November 4th, through Friday, November 7th.

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Uncovered 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Caught in Action

PEKIN, Illi. - Anticipation has been building and rumors have been brewing about the release of Cadillac's next-generaiton CTS-V. The brand has never developed a vehicle quite like the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe before, which is why we could barely contain our excitement when photos were leaked of the twin-turbo bad boy out on the road without a stitch of camouflage. 

An uncovered 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe was caught in action weeks before its expected debut  at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. While spy shots typically feature heavily camouflaged prototypes, these shots of the newest Cadillac ATS-V bare everything from its chrome-framed mesh grille to the reshaped rear bumper with a lip spoiler. Spies are convinced that underneath the ATS-V Coupe's hood, which is topped with heat extractor vents, is a twin-turbo V6 engine. The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe has an aggressive aero kit that is accompanied by side skirts and an upgraded rolling stock with low-profile rubber. After peering through the front windows, spies were able to spot sport bucket seats with slots for racing harnesses. 

We cannot wait for the rest of the details on the new 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe to be unveiled. Unfortunately until the ATS-V makes its official debut next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, these spy shots will have to do! Continue to visit us right here on the Velde Voice blog for all upcoming news about the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe!

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