2015 Ford Mustang - Official Car of World's Largest Tech Show

The following was recently released on Ford Social, revealing the 2015 Ford Mustang as the "Official Car" of the January 2014 CES, the world's largest technology showcase! 

The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang is already for garnering plenty of attention, but it’s the technology in particular that will be grabbing major headlines on January 7-10, 2014, when it performs duties as the “Official Car” of the 2014 International CES.

The international event, held in Las Vegas, showcases the hottest emerging technology and innovation. In fact, Ford will use CES as an opportunity to reveal even more of the new technology features of the Mustang.

Did you know the 2015 model marks the most technologically advanced Mustang in its history? This includes driver-assist features and performance upgrades that allow you to tune the car to meet your own personal driving style, such as with available Selectable Drive Modes for controlling steering effort, throttle response, stability control and shift control.

The ponycar also comes standard or has available cutting-edge technology such as Ford SYNC®, MyFord Touch® and AppLink™ for hands-free control, voice recognition and access to smartphone apps.

Additionally, there are track apps for performance data, Blind Spot Information System for alerts when changing lanes and adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support, which automatically adjust vehicle speed to maintain a safe following distance, or increases sensitivity of brake assist if a collision may be imminent.

As the “Official Car” of CES, a Mustang fastback will be on display in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and a convertible will hold center stage in the main display area of the North Hall.

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Stop by Hilbish Ford for a test drive today or visit us at www.hilbishford.com to see the hottest inventory in the Ford vehicle lineup!

December 2013 Kannapolis Teacher of the Month

Hilbish Ford is proud to announce the winner of the Hilbish Ford Outstanding Teacher of the Month Award for December.

Melissa Little teaches 4th grade at Shady Brook Elementary School, a part of the Kannapolis City School System. Parents and students both recognize Melissa’s ability to show students how to have fun while learning. She teaches her students how to look at their work in a way they can understand. One student said Mrs. Little has taught her the importance of being respectful, responsible, safe and a learner.

The students in her class leave school with a smile and look forward to returning the next day. A parent nomination said that Melissa “says her students are gifts and I believe she means every word. She once told my son that she was his school mom and would keep him safe. If you are a mom you know just how much that means. I trust her with one of the biggest pieces of my heart.”

We are extremely proud that Melissa is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are delighted that Tim Vaughn, General Manager at Hilbish Ford, is here to present her with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award.  Congratulations!

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Hilbish Ford's Mission to Clean Up Kannapolis

Hilbish Ford's General Manager Tim Vaughn has been passionately beating the drum to bring the pride back to the City of Kannapolis, and is working to inspire other business owners and community members to follow suit. Through initiatives like the installation of a 7' x 42' flower bed, Hilbish Ford is leading by example, showing that if we all do a little, it adds up to a lot.

The Independent Tribune recently featured a story on his mission, ideas and how they line up with the City's ongoing efforts to revitalize the community:

Pushing for Kannapolis to clean up 'like company's coming'

Tim Vaughn sat at his desk at Hilbish Ford with a rising passion about his new mission -- cleaning up Kannapolis.

“We need to look like we are hospitable, clean and a welcoming place for visitors and potential business owners to come in and invest,” said Vaughn, General Manager of the dealership, pointing toward Cannon Boulevard, a sea of gray concrete and fading paint.

“Let’s get the medians cleaned up,” he said. “Let’s ask property owners to join us … to clean up like company’s coming.”

For 60 years, Hilbish has been a landmark on one of the city’s entryways, just north of the I-85 interchange with U.S. 29. Vaughn said he’s “beating the drum,” trying to gather support for a push to beautify the city.

The entryways lack signage, and Cannon Boulevard between I-85 and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard has numerous poorly managed properties with asphalt parking lots extending to the road.

“If the first thing you see is blighted areas, you’re not going to be encouraged to invest,” Vaughn said. “It’s no different than interviewing for a job. You put your best clothes on and you go in for that interview and you hope you get the job.

Well, we’re being interviewed by people when they come up Cannon Boulevard.” City leaders have similar concerns, and they’re exploring options to make the city more inviting.

The Kannapolis Economic Development Plan, adopted in November 2012, calls for a comprehensive appearance improvement initiative.

Click here to read the full article published in the Independent Tribune.

Annual Charity Car Show

Hilbish Ford is hosting its 3rd Annual CHARITY CAR SHOW Saturday, November 9.

Everyone is invited to come by the dealership Saturday, Nov. 9 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for FREE food, music, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle & more! All makes and models welcome. The entry fee to show is $15.

AND anyone who brings an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots will receive a free gift as a thank you for supporting our community and those in need this holiday season!

For more information about the car show, email parts@hilbishford.com.

The annual Built Ford Tough Sales Event is still happening, but not for long! Don't miss out on the chance to get 0% APR for 60 months PLUS $1,500 cash back on any 2013 F-150 or Super Duty. Take a look at our latest inventory, then take a test drive when you stop by Saturday - See what it's like to own work AND own the weekend: www.hilbishford.com

Kannapolis October Teacher of the Month

Hilbish Ford is proud to announce Kannapolis City Schools' October Teacher of the Month is Leah Grasty. 

Leah Grasty teaches 2nd Grade at Forest Park Elementary School. She was nominated by a parent who described her as not only a teacher, but as a cheerleader for her students.

The parent said Grasty gave her son the self confidence to achieve things that he would not have attempted prior to being in her class. He gained a love for school and learning while in her classroom. “It is a great feeling as a parent to know your child is being taught by someone as caring, loving and encouraging as Mrs. Grasty.”

Grasty truly cares about each of her students and gets to know them on a personal level. She teaches her students all things are possible if they don’t give up. Her classroom is a positive environment that allows each student to gain self confidence while learning to value and respect themselves and others.

We are extremely proud that Leah Grasty is part of our Kannapolis City Schools’ family, and we are delighted that Tim Vaughn, General Manager at Hilbish Ford, was there to present her with the Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month Award.

Congratulations again to Leah Grasty. We are thankful for wonderful difference she makes in our community

2013 Built Ford Tough Event!

OWN WORK. THEN OWN THE WEEKEND!

The annual Built Ford Tough Sales Event is here. And this year, in addition to the national sweepstakes (see below), Hilbish Ford is offering you the deal of a lifetime. Right now - 0% for 60 MONTHS + $1,500 cash back on the 2013 F-150 & 2013 Super Duty. Don't miss out on this incredible deal. Come by Hilbish Ford for a test drive today and see what it's like to own work and own the weekend.

Click here to view Hilbish Ford's special Built Ford Tough offers:  http://hilbishmotor.com/Built-Ford-Tough-Event/ 

2013 BUILT FORD TOUGH GIVEAWAY

Ford is giving you the chance to win a 2-year lease on your choice of the 2013 Ford F-150 OR the Super Duty! Or you could win a BCS Bowl Game Weekend Package: Game tickets, hotel, airfare & more!

Don't miss out on the chance to own work and own the weekend. It's fast and easy.

1. Watch one of the Built Ford Tough videos

2. Enter to win

INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING by watching additional videos.

Sweepstakes end November 19, 2013, so don't wait - Enter for your chance to win today!

Ford Service Shows How to Fix a Flat Tire

The experienced service staff at Hilbish Ford show you how to use a flat tire inflator.
Free service tip from your Concord, Kannapolis and Cabarrus County Ford Dealership.

Want more Ford maintenance and service tips? What are you interested in learning? Let us know!

Why Choose Hilbish Ford for Service?

Why choose Hilbish Ford for service on your car or pickup? Customer Service Manager Tommy Moore describes the expertise, experience and reliability his department offers to customers.

Hilbish offers a full range of Ford Motor Company vehicles, including popular models such as Fiesta, Focus and Fusion. Hilbish Ford serves the Concord, Kannapolis and greater Cabarrus County region.

Hilbish Ford is located off Exit 59 on Interstate 85, at 2600 S Cannon Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Call toll free 888-577-5501 or 704-938-3121 to call new vehicle or used vehicle sales. Find out more and see our entire inventory at

www.hilbishford.com.

Drive 4 UR School Saturday, Sept. 19

Take a drive, help your school! 

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2013

DRIVE 4 UR SCHOOL EVENT at Hilbish Ford

On Saturday, Sept. 19, Hilbish Ford is supporting the A.L. Brown High School Marching Band. 

How? Through Ford's Drive 4 UR School event! For every test drive taken that day between 11 am and 6 pm, Ford will make a donation to the school. 

With your help, we could raise up to $6,000 for the high school. 

Support the children of our community. Stop by Saturday, Sept. 19 for a test drive. It's as easy as that!  

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THE GREAT AMERICAN TAILGATE IS HERE!

Celebrate Ford's Great American Tailgate at Hilbish Ford!

On top of unbeatable deals on tons of the hottest new inventory in the Ford vehicle line-up, we're kicking off tailgate season with a special event:

Stop by the dealership, located at 2900 S. Cannon Blvd. in Kannapolis, NC on SATURDAY, AUG. 31 for some food and fun for a great cause.

Between 11 am and 2 pm, we'll be cooking out in exchange for donations, either monetary or school supplies, which will be donated to the Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City Schools.

PLUS, come by for a test drive, and you could win one of the amazing prizes in our TAILGATE GIVEAWAY stock. Don't miss out on these great opportunities to kick off tailgate season with Hilbish Ford!  www.hilbishford.com

Bring the Pride Back to Kannapolis!

Hilbish Ford is dedicated to bringing the pride back to the City of Kannapolis. We feel strongly that, as business owners, property owners, and citizens, we all can work together to make Kannapolis an attractive place for visitors and new businesses.

We want to thank the City for the work they're doing to start cleaning up areas of critical need, like Cannon Blvd. Hilbish Ford General Manager Tim Vaughn has been meeting with City staff and council members to ensure efforts to make Cannon Blvd. more welcoming to visitors and potential residents and businesses continue. 

There are several things that can be done, and we hope to continue working with the City to make these happen. Here are just a few: 

1. Crape Myrtles in the grass median from the exit 58 area to Mt. Olivet. 
2. Greenery added to the median from Mt. Olivet to Dale Earnhardt Blvd. 
3. Paint/repair the faded yellow medians.
4. Make this effort front and center in the Kannapolis Matters Newsletter
5. Make this a joint effort with key groups, including Rotary, KCS, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,  Churches, Garden Clubs, businesses etc.

We urge all members of the community to think about what they can do to help our efforts to bring the pride back to Kannapolis. How can we work with the City to make these improvements? What are some ideas you have? Share with us! 

Ford Social's Fan Vacation Scrapbook

Ford Social has been asking drivers to share their vacation photos this summer - The images they received are awesome - showing Fords on the road from coast to coast. Take a look at some of the incredible images from their Vacation Scrapbook: Did you take your Ford on vacation? Share your photos with us and we'll share them on the Hilbish Ford Facebook page! Then visit us at www.hilbishford.com to see the new Ford line-up!

August is American Adventures Month!

August is just a few days away, and it won't be long before the kids are back in school. So NOW is the time to embark on some great adventures with friends and family. No matter where the road leads you, you'll be happy when you're in a Ford. These are a few of our favorite road trip choices: 


Ford Focus

The Focus is a family-sedan staple. But this special 5-door hatchback is ideal for road-trips. Its plush interior keeps the family comfortable, and its top-of-the-line safety features will have you at ease even for the longest road trips. There's plenty of room for the kids and the stuff that comes along! 

Ford Explorer

Adventures are fun, but they can be demanding. The Ford Explorer, with a wide range of adaptable, all-terrain capabilities, are perfect for the especially unpredictable adventures. Its spacious interior also proves useful, with folding seats and multiple storage areas, perfect for cross-country or long road trips with friends and family. 

Ford Edge

The Edge is loved for its sleek look, which makes it perfect for a stylish vacation. In addition, it touts Ford's EcoBoost technology, providing great fuel economy in town or on the highway. It has a high towing capacity, so you can bring along the boat, bikes, or whatever you need for their adventure!

Where will your adventure lead you? We want to hear all about it! Thanks for stopping by Hilbish Ford!  

Five Tips for Safe Summer Road Trips

 Summer is a great time to enjoy a road trip vacation with your family and friends. Thanks to Ford Driving Skills for Life, we have five great tips to keep safe while having fun on the road.

Tip #1: On a long road trip, go inside and eat when stopping for food, don't try and multitask by eating while driving. Look at it as a much needed break from the road!

Tip #2 – Did you know that driving while tired can be just as bad as driving while legally intoxicated? If you are going on a long trip, drivers should take turns often to avoid an irritable and fatigued driver. Also, if you plan on driving through the night, please get plenty of sleep before you leave on your trip, and whoever is riding shotgun - your job is to stay awake and keep your driver company!

Tip #3 – Designate someone in the car to manage the non-driving tasks, like texting and DJing, so that the driver is not doing either of these things behind the wheel.

Tip #4 – Speed and road rage don’t belong on your vacation! Leave early enough so that you can take your time, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Tip #5 - Wear your seat belt! Putting on your seat belt should be the first thing you do when you get in the car. Wearing a seat belt is the number one thing you can do to survive a crash!

For more tips for the road, follow Hilbish Ford on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/hilbishford and be sure to visit www.hilbishford.com to see our inventory and chat with one of our qualified sales managers.

Happy Summer!

See the 2014 Ford Edge Titanium at www.hilbishford.com 

Business After Hours at Hilbish Ford

Hilbish Ford was proud to host the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours event this week.

There was a great turnout, and we hope everyone had as much fun as we did. Thanks to everyone who came out to Hilbish Ford Wednesday.

We look forward to hosting many more community events at Hilbish Ford!

Hilbish Ford is also proud to support initiatives that bring the community together, including the City of Kannapolis' annual Summer Event Series and the award for Teach of the Month in Kannapolis City Schools.

Click here to see more photos from the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event.

The Ford Summer Spectacular is Here!

The movie theaters aren't the only place you'll find blockbusters this summer. Because the Ford Summer Spectacular is officially here, and that means blockbuster deals for you! 

With this special event, at Hilbish Ford, you'll get $1,000 matching down bonus cash towards the lease or purchase of almost any new inventory at the dealership!

On top of that, we still have other bonus cash incentives for many vehicles in our inventory - meaning RIGHT NOW is the perfect time to stop by Hilbish Ford. You're sure to get a fantastic deal. 

View our inventory or chat with one of our qualified team members at www.hilbishford.com.  

Record Month. Record Deals!

It's officially the last week of June. We're hoping for a record month, and are working hard to make it happen. So now is the perfect time to take advantage of the great deals while they last!

That means NOW is a great time to buy a New Ford, Certified Pre-Owned or Used vehicle. There are tons of great deals happening right now, but they won't last long.

So don't wait - Stop by Hilbish Ford and ask us about all of our fantastic incentives TODAY!

New Inventory

Our "gear up" for summer is here as we have a truckload or two of new inventory arriving daily.
And should you want to special order one just for you....we can lock in all of the current incentives for you. If the incentives are better when your vehicle arrives, you benefit from the bigger rebates. You can't lose.
Be sure to check out our Bargain Corner for lower-priced, reliable transportation.

Special Deal for Carolinas HealthCare Employees

It's National Nursing Assistants Week! To show our appreciation for those who take care of our community, we're offering ALL Carolinas HealthCare Systems employees a FREE alignment check AND 10% off any service, regardless of make and model!

Stop by Hilbish Ford with this coupon & your employee ID between now and June 25 to receive this special offer.

It is Hot!

Therefore let us check your Air Conditioning and Coolant while you wait!

Tip: Keep an eye on your temp gauge to prevent engine overheating and costing big$$.

Free Alignment Check!

Come in for a Free Alignment Check! Done in seconds and right in front of your eyes. All makes and Models.
And how about Tires? We will meet or beat any advertised price.

Mustang GT

Dennis Rowlands, one of our Senior Sales Associates with 20+ years here at Hilbish was on fire with enthusiasm about the GT's "Track Package". This is incredible technology.
Come learn and test drive one now!

Memorial Day Celebration

Great "Red White and You Celebration Happening at Hilbish!

Great deals on all new and used. Plus our Service Department staff beefed up this weekend and on Monday to make sure your needs are taken care of.

Plus come have a Hot Dog or Hamburger and drink with us on Monday, Memorial Day between 11am and 2pm.

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We are excited to bring you news about our dealership, local events, a glimpse into our world and details about the latest Ford models. Please check out our website at hilbishmotor.com to learn more, and thanks for reading!