the Velde Voice: October 2014

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

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!

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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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection Helps Ford Customers Avoid Frontal Crashes

PEKIN, Illi. - Ford is always on a mission to become a leader in innovation and improve their customer's driving experience with the latest and greatest technology. With an incredible track record of some of the most advanced driver-assist features, Ford has found yet another way to raise the bar.

Debuting on the 2015 Ford Mondeo in Europe later this year is the company's latest pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, which will help customers to avoid frontal crashes. With help from a radar and camera technology that scans the roadway ahead, the Pre-Colliision Assist can help drivers to avoid rear end collisions with other vehicles. If the driver does not respond to the system's warning in time, a full braking force will automatically be applied to help reduce the severity, or even eliminate, some frontal collisions.

The Pedestrian Detection helps to avoid pedestrians at reduced speeds with a windshield-mounted camera and radar near the bumper. The camera and radar feed the system information that allows it to distinguish the difference between people and normal roadside scenery and objects. Should a pedestrian be detected and a collision is anticipated, the driver will be alerted with an audible and visual warning. If the driver does not respond, the system will reduce the gap between brake pads and discs to improve brake responsiveness.

Although this system is advanced and extremely beneficial in unexpected situations, it does have limitations during nighttime, low and harsh lighting conditions, vehicle smoking in a different direction, and harsh weather conditions. Ford does not intend for the Pre-Collision Alert with Pedestrian Detection to replace the driver or the need of awareness. We should begin to see this system appear on other Ford and Lincoln products around the world in the upcoming months.

Interested in some of the other driver-assist features that Ford vehicles have to offer? Stop by our Ford dealership! 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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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Tips for Driving During Deer Season

PEKIN, Illi. - Oh, deer! It is the most active time of the year for our doe-eyed friends, putting us all at greater risk for deer related crashes. As we get further into breeding and hunting season, this particular time of the year is exceptionally dangerous for those out on the roads. To help you avoid an unpleasant encounter with a deer, we are here to offer some tips for driving during deer season.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has reported that the likelihood of a person getting into a deadly deer encounter is higher within rural areas and on roads with speed limits of 55 MPH or higher. Regardless of what type of roads you regularly drive on, it is important that you remain extra aware while driving during this time of the season.

Tips for Driving During Deer Season:

Deer are the most active around sunset and sunrise, so it is crucial that you are particularly cautious while driving during these times of the day.

Deer travel in groups. This means if you see one, there is probably another one or two nearby.

If you are driving while it is dark out and there is no opposing traffic, use your high beams. This will help you to see deer's illuminated eyes or even a dark silhouette on the side of the road. If you happen to spot a deer, slow down immediately!

One of the MOST important tips: DO NOT SWERVE to avoid hitting a deer. By swerving you are more likely to create an even more serious accident with another vehicle, tree or other object. If you are about to hit a deer, brake firmly, stay in your lane, hold onto the steering wheel and bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

If you are in a deer-vehicle collision, pull off the road and turn on your emergency flashers. Stay in your vehicle and DO NOT attempt to approach the deer. Their hooves are sharp, powerful and very dangerous. Be sure to phone the authorities and contact your insurance agent.

We want to be sure that all of our friends remain safe while driving during deer season. If you are searching for a top-safety vehicle to put your mind at ease, stop by our Velde Ford or Velde Cadillac Buick GMC dealership to see what our inventories have to offer!

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Monday, October 20, 2014

Ford Motor Company & Tweddle Debut New Interactive App for Mustang Owners

PEKIN, Illi. - As if the 2015 Ford Mustang hitting showrooms wasn't exciting enough, Ford Motor Company and Tweddle have debuted a new interactive app for Mustang Owners. The application is available for Android and iOS users and can be found in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching "2015 Ford Mustang app".

With help from the Tweddle Group, Ford has developed an innovative approach to help customers maximize the ownership of this iconic vehicle. The Mustang Owner app puts detailed information about the car's features, capabilities and functionality of components right into the hand's of the owner. Drivers will actually be able to scan various interior and exterior shots of the new Ford Mustang to learn about the function of the components.

Ford has always worked to improve the driver's experience behind the wheel and with Mustang Owner, enthusiasts will have key pieces of owner's guide information available through an easy-to-use application. The app not only contains endless amounts of Mustang-related information, but it also offers fun content like trivia, wallpapers, ringtones and even links to accessories, apparel and social media websites.

At Velde Ford, we provide our customers with a top-notch inventory full of the latest and greatest Ford vehicles. 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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Monday, October 13, 2014

The Secret Behind the 2015 Buick Verano's Refined Ride

PEKIN, Illi. - When it came to improving the ride quality and lessening the amount of sound heard within the cabin of the 2015 Buick Verano, engineers at General Motors decided to make adjustments starting from the ground up - literally. The Secret Behind the 2015 Buick Verano's Refined Ride? Why, it is the tires. After plenty tweaking and tuning, engineers were able to reduce the amount of noise and create a more enjoyable ride for customers by altering the Buick Verano's tires.

Tires are a little more complex than one would think. Aside from being large chunks of rubber, the tires are made up of dozens of different components, chemicals and compounds that need to work together perfectly in order to deliver the traction, braking safety, fuel economy, tread life and road manners that today's drivers need. This is a hard combination to come by because when adjusting the tire to accomplish one attribute, it often conflicts with another.

So when it came to developing the secret behind the 2015 Buick Verano's Refined Ride, GM engineers needed to be sure that they created a tire that was the ultimate balance of both performance and comfort. After working closely with Continental Tire, Buick was able to create two tire packages for the Verano - a standard 17-inch P225/50R17 and 18-inch P235/45R18. The 17-inch tires forces on delivering low rolling resistance for better fuel economy and the 18-inch are designed to provide exceptional handling and a sportier feel.

Buick's ultimate goal when optimizing a tire is to reduce some cost, complexity or weight some where else within the vehicle while still delivering the ideal level of comfort and capability.

Learn more about the Buick Verano when you visit us at Velde GM! 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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Friday, October 10, 2014

GMC Sierra Denali Shows Pickups Can Be Luxury Vehicles

PEKIN, Illi. -Auto companies are stepping up their game in order to continuously meet every pickup driver's needs. From increasing production to utilizing aluminum-based materials, companies have been really outdoing themselves in order to take the lead in this segment of the auto industry. So, what sets GMC apart from the rest? Why a dash of capability and a dose of luxury, of course.

The GMC Sierra Denali shows that pickups can be luxury vehicles by combining top of the line technical gadgets with tons of power and capability. Paired inside of the Sierra is a 6.6L V8 Duramax diesel engine with a 6-speed Allison Transmission, providing truck lovers with 765 lb. of torque AND 397 horsepower. With help from this dynamic duo under the hood, the pickup also has the ability to tow up to 13,000 pounds.

Now, let's talk about the luxury that can be seen with the naked eye. Inside of the 2015 Sierra Denali, customers will find an extremely spacious cab with heated/air condition seats, driver-friendly safety features like lane departure warning that vibrates the driver's seat, turn-by-turn navigation and 4G LTE WiFi capabilities. GMC understands that many customers will be using this truck for work purposes, so they jazzed up the center console with tons of storage space and added a power panel that includes USE ports, 12-volt ports and a standard electrical outlet.

The GMC Sierra Denali shows that pickups can be luxury vehicles by providing customers with an unbeatable trio of toughness, capability and technology. Take the 2015 Sierra Denali for a test drive today at Velde GM! 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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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Roush Reveals First Take on 2015 Ford Mustang

PEKIN, Illi. - After Hennessey and Saleen revealed their plans for Ford Motor Company's latest muscle car, we should have known it wouldn't have been too much longer until Roush joined in on the fun. Roush is known for its ability to bring improved handling and bodywork to several other Ford Mustangs and of course the 2015 Ford Mustang is no exception.

Roush reveals their first take on the 2015 Ford Mustang, which includes several different stages of tune for the car. These stages are split into RS, RS1, RS2 and RS3 packages; something Roush fans are already very familiar with. Every package will feature a new body kit complete with a new grille, front bumper, truck lid spoiler and rear diffuser. Roush is also offering plenty of exterior options which include side quarter window, body side and hood scoops as well as a quad-tip performance exhaust system on the RS1 and RS2 package.

We can except some impressive enhancements from Roush's RS, RS1 and RS2 packages on the 2015 Mustang V-6, Mustang EcoBoost and Mustang GT models. Although major power train upgrades will not be available, you can still expect an impressive 435 horsepower with the RS2's 5.0-liter V-8, 310 hp for the RS1's 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder; and 300 hp for the RS's 3.7-liter V-6. At this point there are not many details on the RS3 package because its use of a supercharger requires additional tuning.

Along with Roush revealing their first take on the 2015 Ford Mustang, they also presented the public with the pricing for the various packages. The RS upgrade starts at $4,495, $5,895 for the RS1 and $8,495 for the RS2. All packages are covered by Roush's 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

To learn more about the Ford Mustang, visit our Velde Ford dealership! 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 GM is located at 2220 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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For over 59 years, Velde Autos has been 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.