Hilbish Ford Hosts Chamber After Hours

Hilbish Ford believes in being an active member of the Kannapolis, Concord, and great Charlotte community. That is why General Manager Tim Vaughn is also a big supporter of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce and will soon serve at the Board Chair.

 

Last week, Hilbish Ford hosted a Chamber After Hours which allows chamber members to gather and network at area businesses. Over 70 people came to the dealership and enjoyed great food from Dough Girls Catering.

 

Our Service Department Strives for 5 Star Service on Every Vehicle

The Service Department here at Hilbish Ford always makes sure our customers get 5 star service when they bring in their vehicles for service. We know your time is valuable, so we make sure the wait time is as short as possible to get you back on the road!

Service representatives like Terri are here to take you through your service experience here at Hilbish Ford and make sure you get everything you need for a reasonable price. Visit our service department page on our website for more information about how we can keep your vehicle running strong.

See what our customers have to say about their recent experiences in our service department.

June 3, 2015
I had phoned ahead and spoke with a service representative and told him that I had a check engine code and what it was and ask if he could do the PCM update for a 97'.... Charlie was very helpful and knowledgeable in doing the software update the car need that would no longer give me problems having my car inspected... Saving me a lot of money so that I didn't have to replace the part!!!

June 1, 2015, Brett M.
Great and Friendly service. Quote and final bill were the same. Would definitely go again.

May 27, 2015
My nine year old Ford Explorer just turned 90,000 miles when I took it to Hilbish Ford for service. The staff helped me right away, explaining what was needed, then called when it was ready. When I arrived, was greeted and the bill reviewed. And the cost was way less than I expected, saving me hundreds. Overall experience was excellent!

May 24, 2015, Jerome D. from Concord, NC
Always a great experience with the service department. Terri is always very accommodating and goes out of her way to help me when I bring my truck in for service.

May 24, 2015, Kenneth R.
The service people there are really nice and do good work and that is why we take our vehicles there for service. They are dependable people. We recommend Hilbish to our friends and family.

May 20, 2015, Virginia M. from Kannapolis, NC
Your staff is so helpful kind and considerate! I wouldn't dream of taking my Freestar anywhere else! It's soon to be 12 years old and knock on wood, you've kept it running like a charm! Just over 50,000 miles I plan to have it a lot longer!

May 20, 2015, Thomas H.
Your service department was courteous, fast and efficient. We had The Works (using full synthetic oil) and my wife's Mustang inspected. We thought we may of had an issue with the Mustang but the service tech thru our service adviser informed us is was nothing to worry about at this time. I like the honesty of the service tech and the service adviser as we had to accept their opinion on the issue we thought we had. Thanks...

General Manager Tim Vaughn recently presented Outstanding Teacher Awards for the month of June. Hilbish Ford sponsors Teacher of the Month awards in both the Kannapolis City School system and the Cabarrus County School system to recognize the wonderful teachers we have in our community and the contribution they make to our children.

Congratulations to Ms. Mary Beth Jung, EC Resource Teacher at Kannapolis Middle School for receiving the Hilbish Ford Outstanding Teacher Award for June.

Ms. Mary Beth Jung, Kannapolis Middle School

Congratulations to Ms. Kristina Wolfrom, a Health and PE Teacher/Athletic Trainer at C.C. Griffin Middle School for receiving the Hilbish Ford Outstanding Teacher Award for June.

 

 

Ms. Kristina Wolf, C.C. Griffin Middle School

Forbes: 2015 Ford Edge Rivals Luxury Vehicles

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! See why Forbes is really excited about the 2015 Ford Edge. And they're not the only ones...

The 2015 Ford Edge Pushes Into Premium-Car Territory With Major Upgrades

Written by Matthew De Paula for Forbes, 6.30.14

Cars like the 2015 Ford Edge will make it harder for some to justify shelling out big bucks on luxury vehicles. A comprehensive makeover to this midsize crossover promises to bring refinement, comfort and technology normally only seen on cars costing thousands more.

Ford chose a good foundation on which to re-engineer the Edge: It is now based on the same platform as the current Ford Fusion sedan, which debuted in 2012 and has excellent handling dynamics. 

The new chassis uses more high-strength steel to make it stiffer, which, in turn, helps the redesigned suspension better absorb bumps and potholes. The end result should be a smoother ride and more agile handling.

The interior should be noticeably quieter, too. Ford better isolated the cabin from road, wind and engine noise by adding more insulation and a thicker, laminated windshield, among other improvements. Some upper trim levels also get thicker laminated front side windows and noise-cancellation technology to neutralize certain sounds associated with road or engine noise. Both features are found on many luxury cars.

Inside, the 2015 Ford Edge has better fitting panels with fewer seams and tighter gaps. That might not sound like a big deal, but in terms of perceived quality, it is. Leg-room is more generous than before, not only because the 2015 Edge is slightly longer than the previous model.

Optional features that you’d find on luxury vehicles include a heated steering wheel and cooled seats. There are even some things most luxury vehicles don’t have, such as inflatable safety belts for second-row occupants. These seat belts help reduce injuries from frontal crashes by distributing crash force energy over five times more surface area of the torso than a traditional seat belt.

Another feature normally found only on luxury vehicles is adaptive steering. It makes it easier to The new Edge is also the first Ford to come standard with a turbocharged EcoBoost engine, which was optional on the outgoing 2014 model.
steer at low speeds and keeps the car more stable at high speeds. The 2015 Edge is the first Ford to get adaptive steering, but the automaker plans to introduce the technology on other models.

A “significantly improved” 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine produces 245 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. Though torque remains the same and horsepower only goes up by five, compared to the previous 2.0-liter EcoBoost, a redesigned turbocharger should make the engine feel more responsive.

The new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is also lighter and more efficient, aided by a stop/start function that shuts the engine off during temporary stops. Ford has not released fuel economy estimates, but this new engine should do slightly better than the outgoing 2.0-liter EcoBoost, which got an estimated 24 miles per gallon in combined city/highway driving.

A second new EcoBoost engine will be the most powerful engine offered on the 2015 Edge. This new 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 replaces last year’s 3.7-liter V6 on the Edge Sport. It produces 300 horsepower—5 horsepower less than the outgoing 3.7-liter V6—but Ford says it is designed to offer the power of a V8 engine in a smaller, lighter and more efficient package. The Edge Sport also gets a tighter suspension that offers 15 percent to 20 percent better road-holding capability.

A raft of advanced safety features mimic those found on luxury cars, including cameras and radar that give a 360-degree view and help the 2015 Edge warn drivers of impending collisions and even help avoid them by applying the brakes, if necessary.

As before, the Edge has seating for five and will not offer the option of a third row. Ford is aiming the Edge at young parents seeking something sportier and hipper than the larger Explorer and Flex, which offer third-row seating.

The 2015 Ford Edge goes on sale early next year. Ford has not announced pricing, but it should be close to that of the current model.

Ford F-150 Tops 2014 American-Made Index List

Just in time for National “Made in the USA Day," Cars.com just unveiled its annual American-Made Index, and guess which Built-Tough pickup truck from Detroit was named leader of the pack?

That’s right! Ford's F-150 topped Toyota Camry and every other vehicle this year in Cars.com's most "American-made" vehicles ranking. It doesn't hurt that Ford's F-150 and its heavy-duty variants are, together, the nation's top-selling vehicle of any sort.

The American-Made Index, in its ninth year, rates cars based on two key pieces of information that can be found on the window stickers of every new car: final assembly point and domestic-parts content.

The labels show the percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts. In addition to showing where the car was built, the label will tell you where its engine and transmission were made, as well.

The Ford F-150 is America’s best-selling AND “Most American” vehicle, with a vast majority of its parts and assembly hailing from Ford headquarters in Dearborn, MI, and the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, MO, which specializes in the F-150 Regular, Super & Crew Cab models.

And the F-150 isn't the only thing that makes Ford truly #AmericanMade. In fact, Ford is America's #1 selling brand! On top of industry-leading innovation, design and commitment to sustainability, the Ford Motor Company employs an estimated 60,000 people in the U.S. alone, most of whom work throughout the company's numerous U.S. plants.

To us, though, it's not surprising at all. Because on top of practically sparking the American industrial revolution, Henry Ford is credited with CREATING the American Middle Class when he decided in 1914 to increase Ford employee wages to $5 per day -- more than DOUBLE what other industrialists were paying their workers.

Although it astonished and angered his peers, Ford calculated that paying so much would allow his workers to buy their own Ford cars, reducing the industry-typical high turnover levels and ultimately inventing the concept of employees as "brand ambassadors." It would create a loyal workforce that would boost productivity, employee morale, satisfaction and profits to new heights.

The new wage rate set off seismic shifts in American society. A tidal influx of job candidates from the South and around the world flowed into Detroit. Factory jobs became prized, helping turn America into the world’s industrial colossus. Detroit and America were never the same.

Celebrate Made in the USA Day and every other day with Ford! In the greater-Charlotte, NC region? Stop by Hilbish Ford for test drive today! And if you need a tune-up, our service team welcomes all makes and models, and there are always great offers guaranteed to save you time and money!

Ford Tops Ranking of Best Global Green Brands

Ford Motor Company Tops Interbrand's 2014 list of the 50 Best Global Green Brands

Excerpts taken from Ford Motor Company official press release on Ford.com and official Best Global Green Brands List page on Intebrand.com.

Ford Motor Company was recognized for its commitment to sustainability, ranking No. 1 on Interbrand’s 2014 list of the 50 Best Global Green Brands. The automaker beat out last year’s winner – Toyota – along with corporate heavy-weights Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola and Microsoft.

Ford claimed the top spot for its forward-thinking approach to environmentally responsible and sustainable manufacturing, greater transparency about its business operations, and for disclosure of information, particularly in the area of manufacturing.

Ford’s focus on water, highlighted in the company’s recently released 15th annual Sustainability Report, as well as its waste-reduction and green building efforts, contributed to the company’s rise to the top.

• Ford scored high marks for transparency about its business operations and disclosure of performance information, particularly in the area of manufacturing

• 90% of Ford’s vehicles now offer EcoBoost® engines, which use turbocharging and direct injection to deliver up to 20% better fuel economy without sacrificing performance.

• More than 2 million EcoBoost® engines have been built to date.

• In 2013, Ford introduced a new plan to reduce waste sent to landfill by 40% per-vehicle between 2011-2016, globally. The company has already reduced global per-vehicle waste to landfill by 40% from 2007 to 2011. In 2012, Ford facilities sent approximately 50.6 metric tons of waste globally to landfill, a reduction of 17.4% from 2011.

LINKS

• Ford Motor Company's Sustainability Chief Talks Innovation, Progress and a Vision for the Future 
• How Ford Integrates Sustainability into the Company
• Ford Cuts Water Use Two Years Ahead of Schedule; 2013-2014 Sustainability Report Highlights Future Initiatives 
• Ford was recognized in 2014 as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute
• Ford reduces water and oil use in plants globally
• Ford partnerships and collaboration

Henry Ford -- Words to Live By

Henry Ford's innovative spirit, creativity and dedication to his employees and customers built a brand that today remains America's best-selling brand. Here are a few of our favorite Henry Ford words to live by. 

Find more great quotes, fun trivia and tons of Ford fun on our Pinterest page. And be sure to stop by www.hilbishford.com to see the latest and hottest vehicles in the Ford lineup!