Gary Uftring Recognized by Ford Motor Company for Charitable Giving

GARY UFTRING OF UFTRING FORD RECOGNIZED FOR CHARITABLE GIVING AT 2015 FORD SALUTE TO DEALERS EVENT

On January 22nd, 2015, Gary Uftring, of Uftring Ford in East Peoria, Illinois, was one of six dealers worldwide recognized by Ford Motor Company as a 2015 "Salute to Dealers" honoree. Gary accepted the award at a reception preceding the 2015 NADA Convention in San Francisco, California.  Salute To Dealers is a Ford Motor Company initiative that identifies and honors Dealer Principals who are dedicated to giving back to the communities in which they live and work.

Throughout his career, Gary Uftring has always led by example.  Every day, each day we are reminded how many lives Gary Uftring has touched with his generosity and willingness to help others. All of us at the Uftring Automall and in the entire Uftring Auto Group are extremely lucky to have such a compassionate and caring individual leading our organization.

Gary's Uftring's commitment to giving back to Central Illinois has touched countless individuals, organizations and families. The Uftring Ambassador Initiative was created five years ago to better serve Central Illinois communities using the resources and dedication of the Uftring Auto Group team. In addition to the many walks, food drives and charitable donations, recent efforts have included helping countless local residents impacted by the November 2013 Tornado and raising thousands of dollars for The Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired at two successful Get in Gear Race and Tailgate events.

The Salute to Dealers awards were launched in 2001 to demonstrate Ford's commitment to its thousands of dealer owners who step beyond their showroom doors to make a difference.  This year, Edsel B. Ford II and three other judges selected six winners from a total global field of 80 nominees located in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America, Africa and the Middle East regions.

A painted portrait of each honoree features a montage of philanthropic and volunteer activities that led to the award. Duplicates of the portraits will join a Salute to Dealers display in the lobby of Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. Uftring will be proud to display the portrait at his East Peoria, Illinois Ford dealer, Uftring Ford in the Uftring Automall.

We would like to extend our most sincere congratulations to Gary for such a significant honor and achievement.

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2015 Chrysler Town & Country Video Walkaround | Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Peoria IL Area Car Dealership

2015 Chrysler Town and Country - Video Walkaround

Ryan Blake, Sales Consultant at Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in North Pekin, Illinois, is here to answer your questions about the new 2015 Chrysler Town & Country Van.

Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is a Car Dealership in Pekin, Illinois serving car buyers in the Peoria, Morton, East Peoria, Washington and North Pekin communities. 

We are a new car dealer specializing in Chrysler, Dodge Jeep and Ram products. In addition, we offer a full service department, including Express Service, and a fully stocked parts department. 

If you are shopping for a new family van in the Peoria area - or even as far as Bloomington, visit Ryan at Uftring in Pekin and he will be glad to show you our great selection. 

Twenty Four Hours a Day - shop our entire inventory online at UftringChryslerDodgeJeep.net or UftringPekin.com.

15th Annual River City Mustang and All Ford Show

The Uftring Automall (Uftring Ford) is proud to host the 15th Annual River City Mustang and All Ford Show, Sunday September 14th from 8am to 3pm at the Uftring Automall. Rain or Shine, bring your classic Mustang or Ford and display to hundreds of automotive enthusiasts from Central Illinois. Cars are judged in a variety of classes, and dash plaques are awarded to the 1st 200 entries. Photo plaques and Best Of plaques are also awarded. Every year, the River City Mustang and All Ford show gets bigger and better and this year will be no exception. To enter, call Kenyon at (309) 694-0700.

Uftring "Get in Gear" Race and Tailgate Event - 2014

September 11, 2014

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The Uftring Ambassador Initiative exists for the purpose of humanizing service through humanitarian acts of kindness, helping hands, open hearts, compassionate minds and philanthropic cooperative community partnerships.

With that in mind, The Uftring Auto Group is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Uftring Auto Group “Get in Gear” Race and Tailgate Event, at 2:00 p.m. on September 28, 2014 behind Uftring Chevrolet in Washington.  Proceeds benefit the Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

The event includes a 1 mile walk/run, 5K and 10K race and a post race tailgate party and awards presentation to top finishers.  Chef’s Catering will be cooking a whole hog and serving up pulled pork sandwiches for all participants.  In addition, the band Float Trip will be playing live music in our huge event tent.

Last year’s inaugural Get in Gear Race and Tailgate Event raised over $14,000 for the Center, which provides vital services and support to individuals facing the uncertainties and challenges related to uncorrectable vision loss.  The Center’s goal is to educate its members and provide them with independent living skills to optimize their opportunities to lead independent lives.

Many local sponsors have already committed their support to help support the Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  We look forward to a tremendous turnout on September 28th.

Register online at RunTheGig.com.

New Vehicle Spotlight - The 2015 Chevrolet Volt

At Uftring Auto Group we are always trying to stay on top of new vehicle models that are coming to the market. Today's new vehicle spotlight come from the Uftring Chevrolet Blog. 

The 2015 Chevrolet Volt pushes the envelope of what an electric car can do.  With a greater battery capacity of 17.1 kilowatt-hours, the new Volt tests the limits of how far an electric car can take you. And that’s exciting news for anyone who might be considering the benefits of a more fuel-efficient car. When you’re driving around Peoria, Washington or Pekin – the Volt’s range is more than enough to get you through a normal day on electric power alone. But for slightly longer trips, the gas generator is there for complete peace of mind.

The new 2015 Chevrolet Volt still features the industry first engine design that allows you to switch from electric to a gas-powered generator for longer trips. As always, the Volt will drastically reduce your fuel expenses with an EPA-estimated 38 miles gas-free and 900 miles with fuel.

With bold lines, the 2015 Volt’s design helps to achieve an extremely low drag coefficient. The Volt is a smart looking car on the road and when it is just parked in your driveway.

The new 2015 design brings comfort and form into the cockpit as well. With two 7-inch interactive LCD screens, the driver can keep an eye on efficiency feedback, driving mode selections, and the available rear camera display.

Not sure if you are ready for an electric car? Not a problem. At Uftring Chevrolet, we are well equipped to answer any concerns you may have about the Volt’s state of the art technology. Visit Uftring Chevrolet in Washington, IL and discover for yourself how it feels to have the power of electric and a traditional motor at the touch of a button.

The Chevrolet Volt community is always there to answer any questions you have, check out their FB page here.