Training for 2015 F-150 Production Begins at Kansas City Assembly Plant

PEKIN, Illi. - The all-new F-150 certainly started off the first month of the new year with a bang! As the 2015 F-150 flew off of dealership lots in the matter of days, Ford Motor Company realized it was crucial that they hire more employees to meet the demand for this best-in-class, quality pickup. Without a moment of hesitation, Ford Motor Company announced at the start of February that they would be adding 1,550 new jobs to help support the production of the all-new 2015 F-150.

With no time to waste, training for the 2015 F-150 production has begun at the Kansas City Assembly Plant. Ford has developed a production training program to support the innovative method behind the all-new F-150's production. Since it's debut, the 2015 F-150 has been known as the smartest, toughest, most capable F-150 of its kind and in order to effectively produce it, employees must understand the latest in advanced materials and technologies. These skilled trades will spend more than 400 hours participating in in-class and hands-on courses that cover everything from the installation of new equipment to the truck's advanced electrical control system. 

As employees work to complete their training for the 2015 F-150 production, they will undergo a special element of the program known as the "train the trainer" model. Here workers will be expected to be subject matter experts on the all of the new F-150 equipment, allowing them to train the crew they work with on a daily basis. Production of the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 will begin at the Kansas City Assembly Plant at the end of the first quarter of 2015. As soon as the newest Ford employees begin to get their stride, Kansas City Assembly Plant and the Dearborn Truck Plant will be able to produce at least 700,000 F-150s per year to be distributed throughout 90 markets globally. 

GREAT NEWS! The wait is finally over and you can get behind the wheel of your very own 2015 Ford F-150 with help from 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  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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Cadillac Gives Oscar Viewers a Sneak Peek of All-New CT6

PEKIN, Illi. - You may have had to do a double take or even rewind the DVR, but Cadillac did in fact give viewers a sneak peek of the all-new CT6 during the broadcast of the 87th Academy Awards this past Sunday. The spot entitled "The Daring: No Regrets" was one of three all-new Cadillac advertisements that premiered during the Oscars ceremony. The automaker slowly built up the anticipation in the start of the commercial, waiting until almost the very end of the spot to give us all a crystal clear shot of the upcoming CT6 flagship sedan.

Roughly a month before its expected debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, Cadillac gave Oscar viewers a sneak peek of the all-new CT6. It was subtle and sleek, you almost didn't realize that it was the LED lights on the Cadillac CT6 that were surfacing from the fog. Right when your mind starts to race with curiosity, it hits you....BAM! The Cadillac CT6 sedan - featuring what appears to be a modernly enhanced body structure - slowly emerges and drives past the camera while Cadillac's "only those who dare drive the world forward" slogan graces the screen.

As quickly as we realized it was happening, the CT6 was gone, now forcing us all to wait patiently for the great unveiling on March 31st. Cadillac said that the sedan uses advanced mixed-material manufacturing techniques and will have an available plug-in electric option that is expected to deliver an industry-leading fuel economy of at least 70 mpg. Customers will be able to enjoy the Cadillac CT6's state-of-the-art technology, efficiency, and performance when it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Did you miss Cadillac's sneak peek of the all-new CT6? Watch the commercial below ––

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Three Buick Vehicles Receive KBB Five Year Cost to Own Awards

PEKIN, Illi. - Nicely done, Buick! For the second year running, the automaker came out on top of the annual Kelley Blue Book (KBB) awards for long term vehicle savings and had three Buick vehicles receive KBB "Five-Year Cost to Own" awards. The Buick Verano, Encore, and Enclave each earned an award in the best entry-level luxury vehicle, luxury compact SUV/crossover, and luxury full-size SUV/crossover categories.  

Buick has certainly developed a knack for creating attractive luxury vehicles and for providing consumers with a vehicle that serves as a great long-term investment. Three Buick vehicles received KBB "Five-Year Cost to Own" awards because of their ability to offer customers the lowest projected depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state registration fees. 

To obtain these results, Kelley Blue Book calculated total ownership costs using a specific algorithm with third-party data from owners and consumers. Once the scores came in, it was clear to see that the Buick Verano, Encore, and Enclave were able to save owners significantly more money in the long run over their competitors.

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  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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Velde Ford Car Wash is NOW OPEN!

PEKIN, Illi. - Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Velde Ford Car Wash is NOW OPEN! This top-of-the-line car wash is the cherry on top of all of the awesome services that we offer our customers and will completely round out your entire experience with us here at Velde Ford.

After many months of planning and hard work, the Velde Ford Car Wash is NOW OPEN and is sure to be the perfect "finishing touch" to your experience with us. At Velde Ford, we strive to provide our customers and employees with an enjoyable and comfortable atmosphere. As a family owned and operated business, we treat our customers like members of the family and our employees will always give you their undivided attention because they genuinely care for you and your vehicle. As our customer, you can also always count on our factory-trained and certified technicians to give you the best possible price for their service. 

Go ahead and schedule your next service appointment with us online, then keep your vehicle so fresh 'n so clean with Velde Ford's BRAND NEW car wash! 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  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 Ford Mustang Earns Five-Star Vehicle Safety Rating from NHTSA

PEKIN, Illi. - It was just over a year ago that Ford Motor Company unveiled the "creme de la creme" of Mustangs. It was built from the ground up with a redefined structure to provide Ford drivers with even more power and capability. Now naturally when it came to safety features, Ford wouldn't dare to equip the most advanced Mustang of all time with anything but the very best!

The 2015 Ford Mustang earned a five-star vehicle safety rating from the NHTSA in the New Car Assessment Program testing. Ford's all-new Mustang was put through an intense evaluation program to test its performance against different safety threats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration quickly learned that this pony car was no joke as it earned five-star scores in the front, side, and rollover crash tests! 

The 2015 Mustang actually contains more airbags, peripheral crash sensors, and pretensioning safety belt technology compared to previous models, making it one of the safest vehicles out on the road. There are some additional driver-assist features that contribute to the 2015 Ford Mustang earning a five-star vehicle safety rating from NHTSA. Along with the myriad of standard safety features already available on Ford Mustangs, this particular pony car offers some new innovative technologies like Adaptive Cruise Control, BLIS® Cross-Traffic Alert, and SYNC 911 Assist to provide drivers and occupants with even more protection while out on the road. 

You can easily get behind of the wheel of your very own 2015 Ford Mustang with help from Velde Ford, just stop by the dealership for a test drive today! 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  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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OnStar RemoteLink Offers Customers New User Experience

PEKIN, Illi. - The 1.3 million OnStar customers using the RemoteLink mobile application have spoken and OnStar was certainly listening. Years of customer feedback helped OnStar optimize their RemoteLink application and offer customers a more intuitive, simpler user experience. 

If you are familiar with the OnStar RemoteLink application, you know first hand that it offers a variety of great features. As usage of the app began to grow throughout 2014 with nearly 7 million total requests, OnStar quickly started to develop enhancements that would improve functionality for their customers. Now after a year of diligent work, OnStar RemoteLink will offer customers a new user experience that allows them to easily navigate and access all of the application's most useful features.

While the updated app still offers remote access to information like vehicle diagnostics, it has additional convenience components including remote start, unlocking/locking of vehicle doors, and a vehicle locate feature that allows drivers to pinpoint the location of their car on a map. There are also several practical additions to the app that OnStar users didn't even realize they needed! Now OnStar RemoteLink can provide users with access to OnStar account details that previously could only be retrieved by phone or OnStar.com, it offers users easy management of data consumption, and it even has the ability to turn WiFi hotspot settings on or off.

Currently OnStar RemoteLink is only offering iPhone and Android customers a new user experience, but it will soon be available for download for Windows Phone and Blackberry users within the next few weeks.  

To learn more about all that OnStar has to offer their customers, visit us at 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  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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Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is HIRING!

PEKIN, Illi. - Are you a personable and professional individual who enjoys working in an encouraging and positive environment? If so, we want to hear from you because Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is HIRING! We are currently searching for Sales & Leasing Consultants to join our team. Head to VeldeGM.com/Careers to apply!

If you are career minded and looking for a position that offers unlimited earning potential, then you will love all that Velde Cadillac Buick GMC has to offer. We treat our customers and employees like family, which is why so many of our employees have stayed with us for 10 or more years! Below you will find the responsibilities and requirements for the Sales & Leasing Consultant position ––

Responsibilities

- Determining customer needs and wants 
- Demonstrating and selling new and used vehicles 
- Deliver excellent Customer Service

Requirements

- A proven employment track record
- Sales experience, preferred but not required
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Strong work ethic with a tremendous desire to succeed
- A valid driver's license and good driving record

Compensation

- An excellent work environment
- Paid training
- Guaranteed pay
- No travel
- An outstanding performance bonus plan
- 401(k) plan, profit sharing, and a health/hospitalization plan

**Average Sales Person earns $30-$40,000 yearly, but you have unlimited earning potential.

Velde Cadillac Buick GMC is HIRING and we want to hear what you can bring to the table! Simply visit VeldeGM.com/Careers and apply online. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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  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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