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As a testament to its uncompromised off-road capability and impressive on-road handling, Four Wheeler magazine named Wrangler Rubicon the “4x4 of the Decade.” The Preston Automotive Group is proud to announce that addition of another manufacturer to our already impressive line of automakers, Millsboro Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Millsboro Jeep is your Jeep headquarters located at 28362 Dupont Blvd, Millsboro, DE 19966. In the 1940’s Jeep was solicited along with 134 other automakers to produce a vehicle tailored to the US Army. Only three automakers responded and Jeep ended up winning the bid. In only seventy-five days the, “The Quad” became a functional war vehicle. The Jeep brand currently manufactures and produces five models, but nine vehicles are under the brand name or use the Jeep logo. The Jeep Renegade, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot will all be available at your local Jeep dealership in Millsboro Delaware. Today, the Wrangler is one of the few remaining four-wheel drive vehicles with solid front and rear axles. Known for its durability, strength and articulation we can see why Jeep has become one of the most popular brands on the road today. Useful features of the smaller Jeeps are their short wheelbases, narrow frames, ample approach, break over, and departure angles, allowing them to fit into places where full-size four-wheel drives have difficulty. Engine and Mechanical features include the option of a standard 3.6L V6 24 Valve VVT Engine or a 6-Speed Manual Transmission. Such an engine allows up to 17 MPG city and 21 MPG highway. Safety features have been a staple of the Jeep brand for many years. Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) is just one of the many standard safety features available. ERM uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to reduce the potential for wheel lift during severe or evasive driving maneuvers Wanna know more? Your local Jeep dealer Millsboro Jeep is confident that it can provide you with excellent customer service, the largest inventory and the lowest prices. Stop by and visit us today, again we are located at 28362 Dupont Blvd, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Paint the Plex Pink will be held on October 17 th and it is all about raising Awareness for Breast Cancer. As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so Preston Automotive is gearing up for a fun month and exciting day. Our sales consultants are wearing pink all month, so we encourage those of you coming to the event to do the same! The Paint the Plex Pink event will feature good food, kid’s activities, games, music, a special appearance by the Preston Frog, and of course the Preston “Drive to Inspire” Pink F-250 Truck. You will be able sign the truck to show your support for Breast Cancer Research. This event will only be going on between 1 and 4pm on Saturday the 17th, so if you’re going to be home with the kids, make sure you come out for this FREE event! Two years ago we had a fantastic turn out and we hope to replicate that this year. Some of the guys shaved their heads to show they were United for a Cure with those who had lost their hair due to the chemotherapy treatments associated with breast cancer. You certainly don’t have to do something that extreme, but just coming out for an hour or two will show just how much you care about this horrible disease - breast cancer. We look forward to seeing you at Paint the Plex Pink 2015!

You’re almost out of time to figure out what your kids are being for Halloween! The Preston Automotive Group, along with local businesses, present Trunk or Treat 2015. Two of our locations will be hosting Trunk or Treat Events this October. First is Preston Hyundai’s Trunk or Treat on October 24th from 1-3pm. This is where the tradition first started and it has gotten better each and every year since then. If you can’t make it on that date (or if your kids just want double the candy), then be sure to be at Cambridge Auto Body on Halloween Day, October 31st from 11-1pm. At Preston Hyundai we will have the showroom decorated for Halloween, complete with skeletons, sales consultants in costumes and candy — tons of candy! We have invited local businesses to decorate our cars and SUVs and hand out candy out of the trunks of our cars in the spirit of Halloween. So, each business will have representatives handing out candy and freebies! We will also have prizes for the best costume as well as a special appearance by the Preston Frog! And if you can only make it to the Cambridge Auto Body Trunk or Treat then it will still be a good warm up for the kids being the day of Halloween. This way the kids can get more use out of that expensive costume you bought them! We are ready to have a fun couple days of Trunk or Treating at Preston Hyundai and Cambridge Auto Body and we hope you will join us! It’s totally free and the kids will have a blast. So we’ll see you in Preston or Cambridge on the 24th and/or the 31st, respectively. Happy Halloween!

2016 Nissan Titan: The 2016 Nissan Titan Diesel is on the way, and it's already being considered the next generation of pickup trucks. The Nissan Titan is currently selling as many units in a month as other half-ton competitors sell in a single day or weekend. With only 7,175 trucks sold through July, Titan held only 0.59 percent of the US full-size truck market, according to automotive news. Why is that important? Because, 30-40 percent of truck buyers return to buy a new model from their favorite brand. Nissan is looking to hop on that train with the new 2016 Nissan Titans. The Cummins powered 2016 Titan XD is the first of a family of all new trucks with heavy-duty attitude and a full-size sense. The 2015 model is available in a 5.6-Liter V8, and at 15 MPG combined is not a particularly fuel-efficient one. The new 2016 Titan has a mass gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500, which makes it exempt from EPA fuel economy testing. Nissan will not disclose its EPA but expects the V8 to surpass fuel economy of it competitors gasoline V8 engines, even when unloaded. The first Launch will be a long-wheelbase crew XD crew cab model, sporting a new look and fitted with a Cummins turbo diesel V8 engine. The 2016 Titan XD will use a fortified version of the beefy, fully boxed frame that carries the current Titan. There will be two frame sizes, with the larger of the two being the XD. Three Configurations will be available on this monster heavy duty truck, the king, crew, and standard. Five trim levels and three different bed lengths make for a Titan for every need! The 2016 Nissan Titan is expected to hit the market in the upcoming weeks ahead. If you would like a call when this Diesel Titan hits the grounds, please give Sales Manager at Preston Nissan, Keith Biggar Jr a call to be added to this exclusive list of Titan Lovers! He can be contacted at 410-673-7171. ( So would you rather have a slice of bread or a 2016 Nissan Titan? ) Thought, so!

If you’re excited about the 2016 Ford GT, then hold on to your seat because we just received news about the ordering process! The application process will begin in early 2016. Specific details about the process will be released closer to that date, but Raj Nair, Ford’s Global Director of Product Development, has said that anyone will be able to apply. They will however give priority to loyal Ford customers including current Ford GT owners. If you are one of those people that are in the market for one of the 2016 Ford GT’s, know these facts: They will be priced to compete with exotic sports cars including Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren. They will be producing them in Markham, Ontario, and will only be able to churn out about 250 per year. So yeah, this supercar is going to be super exclusive. You will be able to purchase the 2016 GT from any Ford GT Certified Dealership of your choice. Preston Ford of Maryland and Delaware will certainly be one of the few Ford GT Certified Dealers in the country. So, when it comes time to purchase, make sure you choose Preston Automotive Group. Since this car will be made with limited-production, high-cost materials, the service centers at the GT Certified Dealerships will also have to be specially certified. No need to worry about that either; we can assure you that our Service Department will be 100% GT Certified. The certification will allow us to work on all parts of the unique, mid-engined car including the carbon fiber body panels and passenger cell. This supercar will boast a 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine outputting over 600 horsepower. Subscribe to our blog as well as our social media pages for more updates on the 2016 Ford GT. Hopefully you are just as excited as we are!

It’s that time of year again: back to school. Some are back already and some have a couple more weeks of summer vacation left. But there’s one main consideration that you have to think about: Should I bring my car to college? Of course everyone would like to have a car on campus, but is it allowed or is it practical? We’ll help you see the pro’s and con’s of whether or not you should bring your car with you. First of all, are you even allowed to have one on campus? That will depend on where you’re attending. Some will flat out not allow freshman or upperclassmen to bring a car with them. Others will allow it, but students will be required to purchase a parking pass. Typically information like this can be found on the college or university’s website, so you will want to make sure you know their policy before you get there for move-in. Cost is another important thing to think about. Many college students are on an Easy Mac and Ramen-Noodle type of budget, so gas, repairs, parking permits, and other costs are out of the question. If this is the case then maybe you should leave the car at home. If you are going to bring it make sure you have some money saved up for these unexpected costs which include parking tickets don't forget. Find out about alternative transportation options too. Many campuses will have a school-operated shuttle system. They even get creative with the names too. For instance, the University of Miami has the Hurry ‘Canes shuttles, and students at UCLA can take the BruinBus. These options can be particularly helpful in urban settings such as D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York City. So you have to weigh your options to see if it would in fact be worth it to bring your car to college. If you need it to get you to-and-from a job or your parents house, then by all means take it. But we suggest that you enjoy your college days without one of the major responsibilities of adulthood: Car ownership.

The Fourth of July Sales Event is going on now at the Preston Autoplex! We have new lower prices on all of our top Fords, Lincolns, Hyundais, Mazdas, Nissan and Pre-Owned vehicles! Top models including the 2015 Ford F-150, Mustang, Fusion, Focus, Fiesta, Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Mazda 3, 6, Miata, Nissan Altima, Sentra, Rogue and more!  With up to $12,000 in rebates and discounts as well as 0% financing for 72 months, we have the deals you want! Lets start off with some Fords.  The F-150 has been the best selling truck in America for 38 years, so you know you're making the right choice when buying an F-150.  We have both 2014 and 2015 model year F-150s too.  On to the Mustang, which has been an American tradition for over 50 years.  We have convertibles, fastbacks, and hardtops all at one location in Maryland.  We also have 2014, ’15 and ’16 model year Fusions on our lot in Preston!  Come in to see which one you like the best!  The final two are the Focus and Fiesta — both of which are fantastic choices because of their fuel-economy and sporty handling. If your more of an Elantra or Sonata person, then good news because we have even more of those! We have over 50 of the brand new 2016 Hyundai Elantra’s and still have over 30 of the 2015 model.  Our Elantra’s start under 16k!  We also have the 2015 and 2016 Elantra GT for those who want a sportier hatchback.  The Sonata is also a popular choice among car buyers, and Preston’s 4th of July Celebration starting price of $17,371 is the best around! As for Mazda, we are confident that we have the perfect Mazda3 to fit your needs somewhere on our lot.  Whether you prefer manual or automatic, sedan or hatchback, we have the perfect combination for you.  The 2015 Mazda3 also gets fantastic gas mileage at 30 MPG in the city and 40 on the highway!  It’s not too often where a car this fun to drive has this outstanding fuel economy too!  The next 2015 model that we want to highlight is the CX-9 SUV.  This is Mazda’s largest SUV, which seats 7 adults comfortably.  If you need room for the kids and all their gear, then the 2015 CX-9 is a solid choice in the SUV category. Something exciting which Mazda has and many other manufacturers do not: 2016 models!  Mazda has already released the 2016 Mazda6 and 2016 Mazda CX-5.  First off, the 6.  This family sedan is packed with technology.  From the heads-up display on the dashboard, to the optional i-ELOOP engine under the hood, this car can do it all.  With great fuel economy AND sporty handling, you’re going to want to drive this for yourself.  Our other 2016 model is the CX-5.  We have over 30 of these crossover SUVs in stock right now.  Be sure to check them out during our 4th of July Celebration now! The 2015 Altima and Sentra are both considered economy sedans.  The slightly smaller Sentra will achieve an outstanding 30 MPG in the city and 39 MPG on the highway!  And the Altima’s numbers aren’t far off at 27 and 38!  The Sentra is priced significantly lower than its competitors and Preston Nissan has them starting at $15,592 as well as 2015 Altima’s starting at $18,992!  With over 50 Altima’s and 25 Sentra’s, Preston Nissan will surely have the right car for you You’ll be ready for summer with any of these amazing vehicles during our Fourth of July Sales Event!  You can find us in Preston, MD 21655.  You could call us at 877-834-3396, or you could of course keep browsing around our website to find the perfect vehicle!

The digital marketing agency that started by managing our digital advertising is quickly growing, and people have noticed. Even those at the leading North American automotive business website — AutoNews.com! We are very excited to have our Auto Group and Ford Dealership featured on such a high profile and well-respected website. Founded by Crain Communications Inc., Automotive News is the nation’s most distinguished newspaper covering the automotive industry and is one of 27 Crain Comm publications. Our article, written by Vince Bond, brings to life all that iFrog Digital Marketing is doing and have done for their clients! See the iFrog Digital Marketing Auto News Article by clicking the link. It highlights their founding partners, Dave Wilson Sr. and Brent Durham, services they provide, and past successes we have had with the Top 100 Sales Drives. For example, Preston Ford has finished 4 of the past 6 years within the Top 100 Ford Dealers in the Nation. Much of that can be credited to our in-house marketing team that became the nucleus of iFrog Digital Marketing. They know where the audience is and they are advertising to them. So, take it from us. We’ve seen their digital marketing plan work. And if we can make the Top 100 list with a Ford Dealership that’s in a town of 800 people, then iFrog Digital Marketing can help your dealership too. No matter where you’re located in the US, see what they did and ask how they can do that for you. They have a team in place that is eager to grow the agency. So, if you are a dealership owner, then give them a call today 410-673-8278. It couldn’t hurt, right?

The Preston Automotive Group will organize a walk for the March of Dimes to take place on the grounds of the Preston Autoplex on May 3rd, 2015.  We have done this for many years and this year David Wilson Jr. will be the chairman for the event.  The March of Dimes March for Babies official mission reads, “We help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies.”  It’s a fantastic cause and we are excited to be participating again! We have already started to raise funds in order to reach our overall, Preston Automotive Group goal of $25,000.  Our accounting office, located in between the Ford and Hyundai Buildings, has had baked good sales, hot dog lunch sales, and 50-50 raffles in order to raise money for this tremendous cause.  We also have several other smaller teams across the Autoplex that have formed to help surpass our aforementioned goal.  Our employees are pushing it on social media because it is such a worthy organization.  You can even join our team if you want OR you can start your own!  You could start a team with your family members or even with your coworkers!  To join our team you will need to follow this link for Preston Automotive Group March of Dimes Team.  If you would like to start your own March of Dimes team then you would follow the second link. The event will kickoff not on the 3rd but rather Saturday, May 2nd at dusk with an awesome fireworks display from Zambelli Fireworks in the field behind the Autoplex.  The walk, as mentioned, will take place on May 3rd.  Registration will begin at 12pm and the walk will begin promptly afterward at 1PM.  The course will start and end at the Preston Autoplex and travel 1.5 miles through the town of Preston and back — totaling 3 miles.  After the walk, at around 2PM, we will have Mike Hines and his band The Look perform and there will be food from local eateries.  In addition, there will be activities for kids as well as mascot appearances by Sherman Shorebird and the Preston Frog! It’s bound to be a great day rain or shine and we are very excited about raising money for the March for Babies Organization.  Please join us on May 3rd for this wonderful event, we’d love to see you there!

Want to drive a new 2015 Mustang GT but can’t afford one?  How about one of the new style, 2015 Ford F-150’s?  Well here’s your chance. The Ford EcoBoost Challenge Tour is coming to FedEx Field in Washington, DC.  Local Events will take place throughout the week of March 23 rd at various locations around DC.  The Tour will culminate with the main event at FedEx Field on March 28 th from 9am-6pm where you’ll be able to drive what everyone’s been talking about and be entered to win a 2015 Edge (which isn't even out yet!). There will be several vehicles to drive and things to do such as learn how to drive a manual transmission, test your skills on an ultra-high performance Fiesta or Focus ST, and much more as detailed below. More information and consumer registration can be found at http://ecoboostdrive.com/register.html.  Come out to this free event and drive some amazing cars to see why Ford is America’s most popular brand!

Preston Automotive Group donates time and money to several charities and organizations throughout the year, and coming up in March, Daria Wilson, Daughter of the Preston Automotive Group President Dave Wilson Sr., will be Dancing for the Dogs.  This annual event raises awareness and money for local animal shelters and animal rescues of Talbot and Caroline County of Maryland. Daria Wilson will be one of the local celebrity's to compete in the fundraising event and Preston Automotive Group is helping her raise money!  This Friday and Saturday, February 27th and 28th, the Preston Autoplex and Denton Ford will donate $100 for each vehicle purchased!  We are expecting the weather to warm up slightly, so come out and look for the car you've always wanted and support a great cause at the same time.  Even if you're not in the market for a car at the moment, you can still donate to help Daria win!  Simply go to http://bit.ly/VoteDaria to vote for Daria!  You can also check out Daria's Dancing for the Dogs Facebook page to see more details. This is a fun event set for March 14, 2015 and will take place at the historic Tidewater Inn of Easton, MD.  She is excited and we are all glad to help promote her endeavor!  The Talbot Humane, Caroline County Humane Society, and Tom Cat Solutions are very worthy organizations that do all sorts of good for our local community.  Be sure to at least check them out and donate if you can!

Great news out of Maryland and Delaware automotive dealerships: Preston Automotive Group is now the exclusive Dealer of Saleen Racing vehicles! Out of the entire two states of Maryland and Delaware, Preston’s Ford Dealerships are the only ones that will be selling these iconic Saleen package cars. To understand the significance of Preston Automotive becoming part of an exclusive group of Saleen dealers in the US, it is important to get a brief overview of Saleen cars.  With a focus on handling and performance, Saleen cars are shipped directly from automakers to Saleen headquarters and converted to Saleen cars with the company’s trademark Racecraft suspension system. These special cars also receive larger tires, specific body work, and various other performance enhancements before being shipped to authorized Saleen dealers around the country like Preston Automotive Group. Specs on even the most basic Mustang model, White Label, include a 302 cubic inch V8 engine which will produce 450 naturally aspirated horsepower, staggered 20” wheels and Z-rated tires (safe up to 149mph), high volume intake grille, and high downforce rear wing. Preston Automotive Group, which sells Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, and pre-owned vehicles to the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware and beyond, recently became part of an elite group of Saleen dealerships throughout the country.  As the ONLY Saleen Dealerships of Maryland and Delaware, auto enthusiasts will now be able find a converted Mustang on any given one of our Ford lots after the official release date of March 20th, 2015. Although supply is limited, Preston Automotive expects to continue receiving shipments from Saleen throughout the year. Visit Preston Automotive online at www.prestonmotor.com for more information about the new Saleen cars available soon on the lot or call us at 877-898-2470!