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Runde Auto Group is proud to support our Veterans, you can read about us becoming a sponsor of Project Echelon here. We are happy to assist any Veteran find the right vehicle for their needs. Please, view our inventory or give any of our 4 locations a call. Read More ... Runde to become a Project Echelon Sponsor for the 2022 Season “Project Echelon is a veteran’s non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers veterans and their families through physical activity and self discovery. Project Echelon was founded on April 1, 2016 through the collaborative efforts of Eric Beach, an Iraq War Veteran, and Eric Hill, a community leader in education, servant leadership, and supporting active service members and veterans.” After learning about project Echelon it was an easy decision to become one of their sponsors. We hope our sponsorship is able to help them grow and serve even more veterans in the future. When asked what these sponsorships mean for Project Echelon, Eric Hill states. “Support from companies like Runde Auto Group, who are embedded and invested in their communities, is essential to the success, sustainability, and scalability of Project Echelon. As an organization, we serve over 250 veterans a year with coaching, mentoring, equipment and event scholarships, and other supports. The Project Echelon [...] Read More ... Runde Auto Group, Runde Sponsor Runde Auto Group Welcomes Doug Frank Runde Auto Group is excited to announce Doug Frank as their new Marketing Director! Doug has had various marketing roles since graduating from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in 2012. “I am excited to learn more about the auto industry and be a part of a company that has been in our community for nearly 100 years.” When not in the office, Doug spends his time on renovating his home or relaxing with his wife (Catie) and their two dogs (Millie & Lola). If you would like to talk about a sponsorship or marketing opportunity, please reach out to Doug at marketing@rundeautogroup.com or visit our donation/sponsorship request page. Read More ... Runde, Runde Auto Group, Runde Chevrolet, Runde Ford, More Tags OFFICIAL 2023 Corvette Z06 Photo Released! There was excitement in the air at Runde Chevrolet this week as Chevrolet pulled back the cover a little bit to give the public (us) a better idea of what the 2023 Corvette Z06 will look like. And what they gave us was an actual photo of the car without any distracting camouflage to obscure our view of the exterior panels. Of course one of the first things you’ll notice is the disclaimer at the bottom that reads: “Pre-Production model shown. Actual model may vary.” With less than a month between now and the full reveal in October, it leaves a little room for minor cosmetic alterations. The body-colored spoiler shown is quite reminiscent of the style of wing that was on the previous Z06 model. Obviously one of the things that could vary from the photo is the wheels, but the wheels that are shown in the photo are very nice with an intricate [...] Read More ... 2023 Corvette Z06 photo Chuck Klotz – 5th Member of his Family to Buy a New Truck from Runde’s this Year Chuck Klotz from Dubuque stopped by Runde Chevrolet today and purchased his new Silverado 1500 High Country Deluxe crew cab from John Riley. After the sale, it occurred to John that quite a few members of Chuck’s family had purchased trucks from him recently and when he looked back through the books, he found that 5 different members of the Klotz family had purchased a new Chevy truck from Runde’s this year. That’s a lot of vehicles in a short amount of time and to John’s credit, many of his customers refer friends and family members to him. John has a great following of loyal customers from the local area here as he’s been in the car business for a long, long time. John is originally from Dubuque and came to Runde’s in 2001 after a long tenure serving as the sales manager over at Bird Chevrolet. With John being here at Runde Chevrolet [...] Read More ... john riley, Silverado High Country Deluxe Dodge and Ram Truck Take Top Spots in new JD Power Study Last week J.D. Power released their findings regarding a study based on the emotional appeal of recently launched new vehicles. This goal of the study was to try and measure owners’ emotional attachment to their newly purchased vehicles. To arrive at these results, J.D. Power asked survey participants to rate their vehicle based on 37 key emotional attributes that ranged from the feeling they got when they first saw the exterior of their vehicle to the level of emotion they experienced as they drove off the dealer’s lot in their newly purchased vehicle. Finishing at the top of the ratings were Dodge and Ram Truck with scores of 882 and 881 respectively (the scores were on a 1,000 point scale). It should be noted that Dodge and Ram Truck are grouped in the “mainstream” vehicle category. However with its score of 882, Dodge actually tied the score achieved by Porsche in the “premium” [...] Read More ... JD Power, Ram truck Jacob Puls – Runde’s Most Recent EV Owner Major automakers are funneling millions of dollars into building electric vehicles and an infrastructure to charge them. But many drivers are still hesitant to make the switch from the traditional gas-powered vehicles they have driven all their lives to a battery-powered ride. They have questions about range, charging, and driving long distances, as well as confusion about EV concepts like regen paddles, one-pedal driving, and more. Who better to ask these questions, than electric vehicle owners themselves? In this series, we will be sharing the experiences of Runde customers who have made the transition to an EV. Meet Jacob Puls, of East Dubuque, who recently leased his first electric vehicle, a 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV. As a salesperson at Runde Chevrolet, Jacob has sold his fair share of electric vehicles, but had yet to own [...] Read More ... 2022 Bolt EUV, best electric vehicle, bolt euv, Chevrolet, More Tags Meet Electric Vehicle Owner: Jesse Green Major automakers are funneling millions of dollars into building electric vehicles and an infrastructure to charge them. But many drivers are still hesitant to make the switch from the traditional gas-powered vehicles they have driven all their lives to a battery-powered ride. They have questions about range, charging, and driving long distances, as well as confusion about EV concepts like regen paddles, one-pedal driving, and more. Who better to ask these questions, than electric vehicle owners themselves? In this series, we will be sharing the experiences of Runde customers who have made the transition to an EV. Meet Jesse Green, of Dubuque, a proud owner of his third electric vehicle. He recently drove off the lot in the very first 2022 Chevy Bolt that arrived at [...] Read More ... 2022 chevy bolt, Bolt EV, Chevy Bolt, dubuque ev, More Tags Meet EV Owner: Jared Puls Major automakers are funneling millions of dollars into building electric vehicles and an infrastructure to charge them. But many drivers are still hesitant to make the switch from the traditional gas-powered vehicles they have driven all their lives to a battery-powered ride. They have questions about range, charging, and driving long distances, as well as confusion about EV concepts like regen paddles, one-pedal driving, and more. Who better to ask these questions, than electric vehicle owners themselves? In this series, we will be sharing the experiences of Runde customers who have made the transition to an EV. Meet Jared Puls, of East Dubuque, who bought his first-ever electric vehicle a few months ago when he joined the staff of Runde Chevrolet as a Finance Manager. He decided [...] Read More ... Chevrolet, Chevy, chevy ev, East Dubuque, More Tags Stuff The Truck for The Red Basket Project Runde Auto Group partners with Dubuque nonprofit for product drive The Red Basket Project will host a product drive at the three Hy-Vee locations in Dubuque on Saturday, Aug. 14. The event, set for 8 a.m. to noon, will encourage shoppers to pick up products for the Dubuque-based nonprofit while in the store and then hand them to volunteers on their way out. “We want to make donating as simple as possible,” said Lidia Bertolini, chair of group’s Event Committee. “What better way than to include it as part of your grocery trip?” Volunteers will staff each Hy-Vee entrance the day of the drive and hand shoppers a list of products – complete with aisle numbers – that would most benefit the nonprofit’s work. A red truck, provided by Runde Auto Group, will be stationed at each Hy-Vee to collect donations. Established in 2016, The Red Basket Project provides period products [...] Read More ... beth gilbreath, Dubuque events, red basket project, Runde, More Tags Chevy Equinox: What’s New in 2022 2022 model features new exterior colors and new grille design The 2022 Chevy Equinox is now available at Runde Auto Group! The ever-popular SUV got a bit of a refresh for the 2022 model year, with a new grille design, new LED headlamps, and new front and rear fascia. This also marks the debut of the first-ever Equinox RS trim level, a sportier offering that features black bowtie emblem and badging, black mesh grille, black window surround, 19-inch Dark Android wheels, black side rails, and a black interior with red stitching. The Premier trim level offers a black grille with chrome inserts, new available 19-inch wheel design, logo-projection liftgate, specific interior trim finish and French stitching. There will be new interior trims on [...] Read More ... 2022 Chevy Equinox, 2022 Equinox, Chevy Equinox, new Equinox, More Tags Harrison Runde Dives into the Family Business Great-grandson of Alfred Runde will sell vehicles at Runde Chevrolet In 1927, Alfred Runde opened the East Dubuque Garage in downtown East Dubuque. Fast forward 94 years and his great-grandson, Harrison Runde, is taking a seat at the table in the family business, which has since expanded to include four car dealerships. Harrison, who graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Business Management, is starting his career as a salesperson and assistant to his father, Greg Runde. While attending school, Harrison dabbled in the dealership’s washrack, IT, service and parts departments. “What made me want to get into sales was it was something I’ve never really done before, and I think I could be a good fit,” he said. Harrison is enthusiastic about joining the team at Runde Chevrolet. “My dad has taught me a lot about the business and I plan to keep [...] Read More ... Alfred Runde, East Dubuque Garage, Ella Runde, Franchesca Runde, More Tags Andrew Frommelt : Mustang Extraordinaire Andrew is the newest addition to the Runde PreDriven sales team. Please join us in welcoming Andrew Frommelt to the sales team at Runde PreDriven in Hazel Green! Andrew, who was born and raised in Dubuque, is also a server at The Moracco Supper Club. That experience has taught him how to work in a fast-paced work environment and make conversation with anyone – both skills that will help him in the auto industry. “The main reason I got into car sales is that I have been a car enthusiast for many years now and love learning about different cars,” he said. Andrew loves Ford Mustangs and has owned three of them: a 2008 Mustang GT (his first car), a 2011 Shelby GT500, and his current ride, a 2006 Mustang GT Supercharged. “In my spare time I just get [...] Read More ... andrew frommelt, dubuque frommelt, dubuque official flag, frommelt, More Tags 4th of July Tri-State Events Events are finally back in full swing, so you will have a multitude of events to choose from to celebrate Independence Day this year! Here is a list of events in the tri-state area of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois. If you have an event to add to this list, email marketing@rundeautogroup.com! BELLEVUE, IA Heritage Days Saturday & Sunday, July 3–4 in downtown Bellevue Family-friendly activities including carnival rides, a Queen contest, dance, parade, petting zoo, a show by Ski Bellevue, vintage tractor, car and motorcycle displays, and fireworks. Live music both nights. DUBUQUE, IA Fireworks on the River Saturday, July 3 at 5:30 PM at A.Y. McDonald Park Air show followed by fireworks at dusk. Ham House 4th of July Celebration Sunday, July 4 from 11 [...] Read More ... 4th of july events, air-show, dubuque air show, Dubuque events, More Tags Meet the Maverick Ford's hybrid compact pickup seats five, starts under $20K Ford Maverick is the pickup that might convert you to a “truck person.” Ford recently revealed the all-new 2022 Maverick, the first standard full-hybrid pickup in America and the most fuel-efficient truck on the market. This compact four-door unibody truck has a projected EPA-estimated rating of 40 mpg city, seats five adults, and starts under $20,000 MSRP! RESERVE A MAVERICK “Maverick challenges the status quo and the stereotypes of what a pickup truck can be. We believe it will be compelling to a lot of people who never before considered a truck,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager, in a press release. It has a projected range of 500 miles on one tank of gas. The Maverick – which will be smaller than the Ford Ranger – is equipped with a 2.5-liter [...] Read More ... 2022 ford maverick, 2022 maverick, all new ford truck, ford hybrid truck, More Tags F-150 Lightning Storms Onto the Scene The all-electric truck has more than 50,000 pre-orders More than 50,000 people have already ordered their all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning – are you next?? ORDER HERE The truck, which will be available starting in the spring of 2022, was revealed during a livestream on May 19. “For both Ford and the American auto industry, F-150 Lightning represents a defining moment as we progress toward a zero-emissions, digitally connected future,” said Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Company, in a press release. “F-Series is America’s best-selling truck for 44 years, the backbone of work across the country, and a trusted icon for generations of customers. Now we are revolutionizing it for a new generation.” When building the battery-powered truck, Ford didn’t skimp on any of the traditional truck features. It has 563 horsepower and 775 lb-ft of torque (the most torque of any F-150 ever), and it’s QUICK – it can go 0 to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range. [...] Read More ... 2022 f-150, 2022 ford, electric f-150, electric ford, More Tags Voices Studio To Host Its First Event Bob Dylan Birthday Party will feature a live mural painting and live music Here’s your opportunity to tour the new Voices Studio! Voices Productions, the creative powerhouse behind Voices from the Warehouse District and the city’s mural scene, recently moved into its new space at 1585 Central Ave. The group will host its first event at the new space, an 80th birthday party for Bob Dylan, from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 23 at Voices Studio. This will be an outdoor event. Voices Productions suspended its 11-year tradition of the Millwork District gallery shows in 2016 to embark on a public art project, painting over 30 murals on buildings throughout Dubuque. Now they are ready to introduce the public to the next chapter of Voices community art. The event will include a live mural painting of the iconic 1975 photograph of Dylan during the Rolling Thunder Revue by Chicago [...] Read More ... art voices, dubuque art, dubuque art gallery, Dubuque art show, More Tags Mach-E Makes EVs Exhilarating GT model can go 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds ORDER NOW The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has been reining in the accolades! The all-electric SUV was named the 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Eco-Friendly Car of the Year! The vehicle, which can be ordered here, has five trim levels available as well as a standard or extended-range battery. It comes in rear or all-wheel drive. This isn’t a run-of-the-mill EV. True to its Mustang-inspired roots, the GT model can go 0-60mph as quickly as 3.5 seconds! GT also boasts 480 horsepower and up to 634 pound-feet of torque. “We’re pushing the boundaries of what an electric vehicle can offer,” said Dave Pericak, vehicle program director, in a press release. “These Mustang Mach-E models not only give customers the added capability expected from the GT name, but the responsiveness of their electric powertrains will ensure they have a thrilling experience behind the wheel.” It features fun [...] Read More ... electric mustang, ford mach-e, Ford Mustang, ford mustang mach-e, More Tags Chrysler Pacifica: Most Awarded Minivan Parents and Good Housekeeping magazines recognize Pacifica in their 2021 "best" lists The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is making waves. The minivan was recently honored by Parents Magazine in its Best Family Cars of 2021 list and by Good Housekeeping magazine in its Best Hybrid Cars list. The Good Housekeeping Institute conducted thousands of miles of testing, plus collaborated with Car and Driver, to determine just eight winners in its Best New Hybrid Cars list for 2021. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, as the first and only plug-in hybrid minivan, was named Best Hybrid Minivan. It delivers more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), an all-electric range of more than 30 miles, and a total range of more than 500 miles. This is Pacifica’s fourth consecutive honor from Good Housekeeping. See the entire list of 2021 Good Housekeeping Best New Hybrid Cars here. Parents, a leading magazine for busy, millennial moms, annually recognizes a selection of new-model vehicles with high-tech performance, safety, and convenience features across multiple categories [...] Read More ... 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica, chrysler van, good housekeeping awards, More Tags Chevy Silverado Goes Electric All-electric full-size pickup will offer GM-estimated 400 miles on a full charge An all-electric Chevy Silverado is in the near future! General Motors recently announced it will build the electric full-size pickup truck at Factory ZERO, its assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan – the same place the GMC Hummer EV SUV will be built. Don’t expect the current Silverado to simply be re-tooled as an electric truck – the vehicle will be built from the ground up as an EV. GM has estimated that with its Ultium Platform, the vehicle will offer a range of more than 400 miles on a full charge. “The vehicles coming from Factory ZERO will change the world, and how the world views electric vehicles,” said General Motors President Mark Reuss, in a press release. “The GMC Hummer EV SUV joins its stablemate in the realm of true supertrucks, and Chevrolet will take everything Chevy’s loyal truck buyers love about Silverado – and more – and put it into an [...] Read More ... all-electric Silverado, Chevy Silverado electric, electric cars, electric chevrolet, More Tags Aaron Young Named General Manager of Runde in Manchester, Iowa Runde Auto Group is pleased to announce that Aaron Young has been named the General Manager of Runde Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Manchester. Young, of Delhi, IA, has worked at the dealership for nine years. He began his career as a salesperson, and then worked as the dealership’s sales manager. He will continue to sell vehicles, along with his new duties of overseeing sales and service operations at the dealership. “I’m so honored to take on this leadership role,” Aaron said. “We’ve got a really great group of people here and I’m excited to really hit the ground running.” In his spare time, Aaron enjoys writing, cooking, working on motorcycles, and doing random acts of kindness, as well as hanging out with his daughter, Josie, who is currently attending college. Read More ... Aaron, aaron young, IA, Manchester, More Tags Welcome Michael Griesinger! Please join us in welcoming Michael Griesinger to the team at Runde PreDriven in Hazel Green! He has a long history in the automotive industry, starting his career as a technician, then doing painting and custom painting, and now in sales. “I wanted to work in sales because I like being around cars and it was time to do less physical things,” he said. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, woodworking, making Tomahawks and Viking Axes, as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren. His favorite vehicles are the Plymouth Superbird and the Hemi Cuda. If you are in the market for a used vehicle, Michael can be reached at 866-396-6832 or mgriesinger@rundeautogroup.com. Read More ... Dubuque used cars, Dubuque used cars for sale, griesinger, michael griesinger, More Tags Tanner Goodwin : Runde’s Newest Salesperson Runde Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Manchester has added a new face to its sales team: Tanner Goodwin! Tanner, who is originally from Maquoketa, lives in Dyersville, IA. He enjoys spending time with his three sons, Zander, Sealey, and Oliver, and his girlfriend, Ryan. He also has a 4-year-old corgi named Buddy. “I try to spend as much of my spare time as I can with my family,” Tanner says. “On my days off I’ll try to get the motorcycle out. I also enjoy cooking.” While he has never sold vehicles for a living, he has dabbled in buying, selling, and trading. “I always wanted to work at a dealership, I was at a point in my life that I could take the opportunity so I went for it, thanks [...] Read More ... Ford, Runde Auto Group, Runde Ford, Runde Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, More Tags Jared Puls Joins Runde Chevrolet Team Family connections prompted his move and career change Jared Puls is no stranger to the inner workings of Runde Auto Group. He has worked part-time in the past at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, and has quite a few family connections to the business. Jared is the great grandson of founder Alfred Runde, thus a fourth generation Runde. He’s also the nephew of the owners of Runde Auto Group; twin brother of Tim Runde’s sales assistant, Jacob Puls; and son of Runde IT professional, Jim Puls. Before starting his full-time career at Runde’s, he was working as an Internal Auditor for GreenState Credit Union. He is excited for the new challenge. “I want the opportunity to help people find a vehicle that best fits their needs,” Jared said. “I believe buying a vehicle can be an intimidating experience, and I want customers to feel comfortable with their purchase.” Read More ... Augustana College, East Dubuque, Jacob Puls, Jared Puls, More Tags Hummer SUV Revealed All-electric vehicle expands GMC's supertruck lineup The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV made its debut during the NCAA’s Final Four telecast recently. The vehicle boasts many of the features of the Hummer EV pickup, but in an SUV body. “The GMC Hummer EVs were envisioned to be the most capable and compelling electric supertrucks ever,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of Buick and GMC. “The new Hummer EV SUV is the next chapter, which will offer many options for customers to tailor the truck to their lifestyles, while continuing to encourage them to forge new paths with zero emissions.” Edition 1 will start at $105,595 (or $110,595 with the available Extreme Off-Road Pack) and will have an expected 300 miles on a full charge (280 with the off-road package). Future editions [...] Read More ... electric hummer, electric hummer suv, GMC, GMC Hummer EV, More Tags 1 2 3 … 38 » NEWSLETTER By subscribing to our company newsletter you will always be up-to-date on our latest promotions, deals and vehicle inventory! 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