Spring Lease Specials at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC!

PEKIN, Illi. - Changes in the Illinois sales tax laws have made leasing a vehicle more affordable than ever! At Velde Cadillac Buick GMC we want to help our customers save even MORE on their monthly lease payments, which is why we are sweetening the deal with these awesome Spring Lease Specials!

Have you been contemplating the idea of leasing a new Cadillac, Buick, or GMC vehicle? Well, with the Spring Lease Specials at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC there has never been a more perfect time to lease. Not only will you pay less sales tax thanks to new leasing laws, but you will also save BIG on your monthly lease payments with help from Velde Cadillac Buick GMC!

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of a new 2015 Buick Encore, 2015 Buick Verano, 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1, or 2015 Cadillac SRX? Don't waste another minute! Take advantage of the Spring Lease Specials at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC! 

Your local Pekin Area Cadillac Dealership is ready to give you an incredible deal on a NEW vehicle! 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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Ford and Microsoft Team Up to Launch New Connectivity Services

PEKIN, Illi. - There has been a lot of chatter going on from the automobile and technology markets. Word on the street is that Ford Motor Company and Microsoft are teaming up to launch new connectivity services for future Ford vehicles. After some technical complications with the previous Microsoft system on Ford vehicles, the automaker decided to take action and will work hand in hand with the technology giant to create an incredible connectivity experience for their customers!

Ford and Microsoft are teaming up to launch a new connectivity system to support SYNC 3; Ford's latest infotainment system. This upgraded version of SYNC will run on a cloud-based Azure platform from Microsoft and will help Ford effectively notice how owners of the vehicle use the system and will also them to recognize owner's driving habits. An up and coming feature on SYNC 3 will allow data to be collected wirelessly and processed to detect any mechanical or technical issues within the vehicle. If the system does happen to detect a problem, the software will then notify the driver about any maintenance required for the car. 

With this re-established relationship, Ford will be able to provide their customers with a broader set of connectivity services. SYNC 3 will still use Blackberry's QNX on-board operating system to provide users with a simpler layout, larger fonts, and a touchscreen that can swipe up, down, or across. By the end of 2016, all Ford vehicles in the United States will have switched to SYNC 3 and  all vehicles around the globe will have the new system by 2018. Reports say that SYNC 3 could start appearing on some of Ford Motor Company's 2016 models this year. 

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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Buick Creates Their Own "Sweet Sixteen" Bracket for March Madness

PEKIN, Illi. - Once again, Buick is the main sponsor of one of March's most anticipated events, the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament. This year Buick has decided to try something different and will be partaking in the bracket craze.  Buick has created their own "Sweet Sixteen" bracket for March Madness, which will feature some of the craziest trick-shots to ever grace the internet.

You won't be seeing any college basketball teams on Buick's "Sweet Sixteen" bracket for March Madness, but instead you will meet 16 skilled trick-shot artists competing in a head-to-head showdown. Starting Monday, the tournament will begin online via Buick's website and social media platforms. It is there that the public will be able to view the videos and cast a vote for their favorite trick-shot artist.  

Now you're probably wondering, who are the talents participating in this "Sweet Sixteen" competition? None other than dunk-champions Team Flight Brothers, the trampoline-assisted Dunking Devils, and Titus, a four-year-old YouTube sensation. Buick vehicles will serve as props for the trick-shot videos, while these 16 skilled artists use feats of coordination and physics to win your vote! 

Below is one of the videos from the bracket, featuring four-year-old Titus –––




Check out some of the vehicles in Buick's "Sweet Sixteen" lineup at your local Buick Dealer serving Pekin, IL! 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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Ford Celebrates Production of 5-Millionth EcoBoost-Equipped Vehicle

PEKIN, Illi. - Ford Motor Company's fuel-efficient EcoBoost® engine technology has officially hit a production milestone! Ford celebrates the production of the 50-millionth EcoBoost-equipped vehicle, a major accomplishment considering that it was less than three years ago that the 500,000th EcoBoost-equipped vehicle was produced. 

Ford employees sure know how to get the job done! Ford is celebrating the production of the 5-millionth EcoBoost®-equipped vehicle, which means that the automaker has been rolling out more than 200,000 EcoBoost engines per month worldwide. The production of the 5-millionth EcoBoost-equipped vehicle corresponds with this being the first full year that customers were able to choose EcoBoost-equipped engines on 100 percent of Ford's passenger vehicles sold within the United States. Now this fuel-saving engine is available in every region that Ford serves!

This achievement means much more for Ford than hitting a production milestone. This takes the One Ford plan one step closer to increasing innovation across the automaker's global product portfolio and hones in on Ford's dedication to their Blueprint for Sustainability.

Interested in learning more about the fuel-saving EcoBoost engine? Pay us a visit 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  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's Vehicle of the Month!

PEKIN, Illi. - Luxury? Check. Performance? Check. Safety features? Check. Velde Cadillac Buick GMC's Vehicle of the Month offers everything a driver could want in one stunning and affordable package. Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on the gorgeous 2015 Buick Encore 1SB!

The 2015 Buick Encore 1SB can be yours for ONLY $199 per month when you visit us at Velde Cadillac Buick GMC. Not only is the 2015 Encore equipped with exceptional safety features including Rear-Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert, but it also houses an incredibly fuel-efficeint 1.4L turbocharged engine under the hood. With the 2015 Buick Encore 1SB, it is all about the driver. This tech savvy ride takes convenience to another level with the available OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability and the Buick IntelliLink system. 

Velde Cadillac Buick GMC's Vehicle of the Month is the total package. It's stylish, spacious, and it can be yours for $199 per month with only $1,999 down! Ready to take one for a test drive? Stop by your Pekin Area Buick Dealership 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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GMC Launches New "Precision" Multimedia Ad Campaign

PEKIN, Illi. - For the first time since the launch of the 2000 "Professional Grade" tagline, GMC decided to use their marketing efforts to highlight the quality of the brand's entire lineup. This week GMC launched their new "Precision" multimedia ad campaign which hones in on their relentless attention to detail and represents a modern interpretation of the well-established GMC brand.

GMC's line of premium trucks, SUVs, and crossovers, including the ever popular Denali sub-brand, will be showcased throughout the campaign. The "Professional Grade" tagline was developed to demonstrate GMC's exact attention to detail and the fine craftsmanship behind everything they create. Now "Precision" will serve as a core attribute of the brand as they continue to build momentum.

GMC's new "Precision" multimedia ad campaign will include three TV ads that demonstrate the precision and accuracy practiced by professional athletes and how that can be compared to the hard-working GMC engineers and designers. The ultimate message here is that dozens of MLB pitchers can strike out a batter and dozens of automakers can produce a vehicle. However, it is the precision of the pitcher's throw and the precision of the vehicle that will set it apart from competitors. You can watch GMC's latest "Fastball" ad below –––


You can see the precision and exceptional quality that GMC offers when you visit your Pekin Area GMC Dealer! 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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Why Ford is the No. 1 Brand that Generation Z Considers

PEKIN, Illi. - MartizCX, a customer experience software and research company based in Salt Lake City, recently released reports about the automotive market and which vehicle brand tends to draw in young people when they start car shopping. After surveying almost 1,100 people between the ages of 16-21, results showed that Ford is the number 1 brand that "Generation Z" considers when looking for a new vehicle.  

When Generation Z sets out to purchase a new vehicle, three "must have" elements sit at the top of their list: fuel economy, vehicle design, and vehicle value. At the end of the day, Gen Z wants a vehicle that looks good and that can take them far on one take of gas. Once this study was released, it was very understandable why young drivers gravitate towards Ford vehicles, especially since the brand has recently started to build more and more vehicles prioritized around these attributes. 

Another contributor to Ford being the number 1 brand that Generation Z considers is the automaker's exceptional lineup of small and midsize vehicles. The MartizCX study showed that a majority of Gen Z buyers preferred compact cars like the Ford Focus, midsize sedans like the Fusion, and subcompact cars like the Fiesta, over utility vehicles and trucks. With Generation Z having more financial limitations than older buyers, the car segment offers several more cost effective options than the utility or truck segments. 

Are you a Gen Z buyer in search of a great deal on a new Ford vehicle? Look no further than 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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