Callaway Corvettes Coming to Uftring Chevy Saab

Great news for Corvette lovers: Uftring Chevy in Washington has recently received the rare distinction of becoming a Callaway Corvette dealer, one of only 28 in the entire United States and one of two in Illinois. As evidenced by the numbers this is a very selective club with very few members. This is an elite group that is an honor and a privilege for the dealership to be a part of, but also one they deserve as a lot of hard work has been put in to reach this point. It's great news for those who are shopping for a Corvette in central and downstate Illinois, the Quad Cities, Springfield, Bloomington, St. Louis, Indianapolis and beyond. What this means for our customers is that Uftring Chevy will have some of the absolute best, highest performing and most desirable Corvettes in the world. Uftring Chevy will be the largest and most specialized Corvette dealer outside of Chicago. If you're looking for a Corvette, look no further.

Not only that, but the dealership has their own Callaway Specialist, Mark Grimm, the Director of Motorsports at Uftring Chevy. He is an expert in Corvettes and the Callaway products. He was born from the service department and brings over 30 years of experience with him. He has ties to the General Motors Corvette Racing Team and frequently attends races, where they compete against the likes of Ferrari, BMW, Porsche and more. He knows the ins and outs regarding everything concerned with Corvettes. He knows exactly how they can be modified and what Callaway's improvements and enhancements will mean for performance and capability. If you have questions about Corvettes and/or Callaway, Mark provides answers. He is one of 33 Callaway Specialists in America. These specialists are so rare that you can think of Mark as being a secret service member, Army Ranger and Navy SEAL all wrapped into one.

In addition, Uftring Chevrolet will sell Corvette performance parts and can also install those performance parts right on site. Uftring Chevrolet will soon become a Corvette powerhouse, dealing in all types of Corvettes including Callaway, ZR1, Grand Sport, plus new and used Corvettes. Mark will also be writing a blog sometime in the near future where he will focus purely on Corvettes and the culture surrounding them. This will be a great resource of information and insight, so stick here for further information on Callaway Corvettes and the launch of Mark's blog.

New Ford Explorer 2011 Unveiled

The brand new and completely redesigned 2011 Ford Explorer was unveiled today, and it's looking great. As you can see from the photos, the Explorer is sporting a totally new look. The changes run from the surface, seep into the interior, and slide all the way down to the guts of the vehicle. Nothing has been left untouched, and this iteration of the Explorer is a modern vehicle that drives beautifully on the road, yet is still capable of hauling heavy equipment and driving off road when needed. The Ford Explorer is the type of vehicle that will be great to drive and tow around in Peoria, Illinois and the Midwest. We can't until they begin pouring into the Uftring Automall this fall!

There will be two different engines offered on the Explorer. One is a powerful EcoBoost 2.0 liter inline four turbocharger with 237 horsepower. A 3.5 liter V6 with 290 horsepower will also be offered for those who want premium power and towing ability.

This SUV has been filled with technology and amenities that are sure to please. The interior features soft touch materials, a navigation system, and an intuitive layout. The 2011 Ford Explorer has a very low drag coefficient, the best in its class. This helps to improve gas mileage and reduce wind noise. This SUV also spans a great price range. It's affordable, but there are many options available that will truly turn this into a luxury SUV should you so desire.

Look out for the 2011 Ford Explorer at Uftring Automall this fall. Right now we have new and used Ford Explorers to fit your budget. We'll keep you posted here and on our Uftring Automall Facebook page about the new Explorer and to let you know when the new models will be arriving at our dealership!

Americans Find Ford, GM, Chrysler Most Appealing Car Makers

A recent survey of American car owners performed by J.D. Power and Associates found the Detroit brands are more appealing to owners than other makes and models by European and Asian manufacturers. Owners are more enthusiastic and satisfied with the American brands. This is the first time in 13 years that the three American companies, Ford, GM and Chrysler, have collectively landed ahead of the competition in the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study. The best part of this news is that the Uftring Auto Group conveniently carries all three of these great makes.

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From Chevrolet, the new Chevy Camaro and the Chevy Equinox performed very well. Chrysler saw great results out of the Ram, and this was the first year that Ram stood on its own as a brand. Ford received top ratings in five different segments, more top ratings than any other brand, for the Flex, Expedition, Explorer Sport Trac pickup, Fusion and Taurus vehicles.

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The good news for you is that you're able to join in with these satisfied vehicle owners. The Uftring Auto Group offers all three of these great American brands throughout our dealerships. You can visit the Uftring Automall to drive a Ford, see Jim McComb Chevrolet or Uftring Chevrolet in Washington for your Chevy needs, or stop by Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Pekin to get your Chrysler fix. We have a great mix of new and used models for you to choose from. Needless to say, this is great news for anyone looking at picking up an American brand, or someone simply shopping for a high quality car they will be satisfied with long after they leave the dealership.

The Uftring Auto Group Assembles in East Peoria

It's a special time of the year when the Uftring Auto Group dealerships in Peoria are all able to assemble in one place. We're sort of like the Justice League of car dealers. Our superpowers consist of finding and offering an array of fabulous cars at great prices, and when we get together good things happen.

Right now we're all together in one location, the East Peoria Event Center, where we have over 600 used cars on the lot for your picking. Yeah, over 600 cars! It's a bit overwhelming at first, but you can never have too much of a good thing. Pre-owned cars from 12 franchises are there, including Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, and many imports like Nissan and Land Rover. It's likely that we have many if not most of your favorite makes and models.  With over 600 choices, you are bound to find something you like. If you're looking to sell your car we can buy it! This relationship works both ways, and we love to have great pre-owned inventory.

It might be hot outside and the deals on the cars may be scorching, but you can keep cool inside the event center and shop at the same time in the convenience of air conditioning.  We have financing as low as 0.9% and 1.9% for 60 months. Going any lower than that is probably illegal, so we won't do it. We'll also have CEFCU personnel on site for your convenience. Make sure to check out our ad below for all of the details. Come out to the East Peoria Event Center and see all of the Uftring Auto Group cars for yourself. This is the best and biggest selection of used cars you'll find in the Peoria area, complete with great savings and super friendly staff. Hope to see you guys out there!

The East Peoria Event Center is located at 4200 East Washington Street in East Peoria, Illinois.

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The Big Winner at Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Randy Whitehurst of Creve Coeur just won this beautiful high definition 47" Vizio LCD television from Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Pekin! He was in the store the other week to order a manual for his Dodge Ram truck, when he noticed the raffle for the television. Whereas many people stuffed the box with multiple entries, Randy only entered once.

 Salesperson Chris Stewart and the big winner Randy Whitehurst

It was all he needed. He actually received the television before the truck manual. Guess he's got something to keep him occupied while waiting to learn more about that Dodge Ram! Plus he was able to put the Ram to good use as he loaded the 47" television in the bed of the truck and hauled it back home. Thanks to all who entered. Congratulations Randy! We hope you and your family enjoy that high definition goodness from Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Don't forget to come back for your Dodge Ram manual.