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Preston Hyundai is excited to congratulate Danny Rahe on his promotion to general manager. Danny has been a valuable member of the Preston Automotive Group for more than 13 years.  He has worked at many locations within the group, including Pittsville, Denton and Preston. Before becoming our new general manager, Danny was a finance manager with Preston Ford. Danny has a reputation as a great team player and was instrumental in helping Preston Ford become the 54th top-selling Ford dealer in the nation and 8th top-selling commercial division in 2017. We are excited for Danny and are confident that the leadership, experience and dedication he brings with him will benefit Preston Hyundai and our loyal customers. Danny is particularly excited to represent Hyundai within the Preston Automotive Group. He loves that Hyundai offers America’s Best Warranty! Under Hyundai’s unique warranty, your vehicle’s powertrain is covered for up to 10 years and up to 100,000 miles, no matter what the road might throw at you. In Danny’s experience, it is the most effective warranty available and a truly amazing product that we are proud to offer to our customers. We invite everyone to come visit us at Preston Hyundai today, meet Danny Rahe and learn more about America’s Best Warranty.

Hyundai is thrilled to be doing our part for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with the Hyundai Hope on Wheels project. This includes the Hope on Wheels handprint ceremony, which will take place at John Hopkins University on September 21st. This event is an effort to raise efforts and awareness in the fight against childhood cancer. The National Youth Ambassador for Hyundai Hope on Wheels, 13 year old Hannah Adams from Florida, will be there as a special guest speaker. She will be discussing her battle against pediatric cancer, bringing hope and inspiration to others. Join us in the battle against childhood cancer by participating in this incredible cause against an awful disease. We are looking forward to banding together with the community to fight the issues caused by pediatric cancer. Every handprint tells a story and with the Hyundai Give Hope a Hand theme, supporters can learn, share, care, and give to those suffering from childhood cancer. From sharing videos of brave children fighting the illness to posting a letter of hope to donating to the cause, the Give Hope a Hand program provides a fantastic platform to band together as a community to provide the kind of lifesaving research that our community needs. Join us on Facebook and Twitter to #EndChildhoodCancer and share your stories of hope. We would love to hear from all of you! Hyundai Hope on Wheels awards over 30 research grants, which total up to nearly $8 million to help research to fight childhood cancer. That money is not just being donated to spread awareness of pediatric cancer, but is actually being donated to research in the battle against this awful disease. Hope on Wheels is also visiting Washington D.C. to advocate for our cause, in addition to holding a thought leaders summit and a national September tour.

Autotrader has awarded Hyundai with the Certified Pre-Owned of the year. The committee decided that the top criteria for picking the winner should how long the warranty lasts. Since the Hyundai CPO guarantee is basically the same as their new car warranty, it is pretty obvious why Hyundai snagged top honors from Autotrader. If you're a college graduate, fresh out of the classroom, then you probably want to grab a new car to get you to that new job. As a brand new college graduate, how could you possibly afford a brand new car right out of the gate? With student loans having to be paid off and bills mounting up by the day, recent college graduates have a boatload of finances tied up before they even have their first worthwhile job. The last thing that a grad needs is a high monthly fee or a crazy interest rate dragging them down by the wallet. This is exactly the reason why college graduates should roll off the car lot with a Certified Pre-Owned, the hands down best car for college students, whether they just graduated or are about to graduate. Buying a CPO for your first car allows you to have the best of both worlds. With prices way below what the typical new car costs, purchasing a CPO financially is the best car for college students or college graduates. Get your car paid off sooner with those lower monthly payments. You can also count on how reliable CPO models are. They are low-mileage, late-models alternatives to purchase a brand new vehicle or your average used car. These cars have been checked out from bumper to bumper according to specific guidelines and are accompanied with a warranty. Since most recent college graduates haven't built the credit needed to buy a new vehicle, CPO models are the next best option! Credit has a huge impact on how much your monthly payment and interest rates are, so ease some of that stress by purchasing the best car for college students, a financially solid CPO. The promotions and incentives car buyers qualify for are typically determined by credit as well. Don’t forget to take that CPO on few test drives before buying!

This Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th, Preston Automotive Group is donating $50 to March of Dimes for every vehicle purchased on our lot. We are extremely excited to pair with March of Dimes once again to hold the Walk for Babies at our Autoplex on May 1st and we’re adding to the celebrating by giving the March of Dimes $50 for every vehicle bought over the next two days. Friday night kicks off the weekend of festivities at 7 p.m. at Suicide Bridge Restaurant with guest bartending from Earl Wilson, Stephen Biggar, and Troy Hill in an effort to raise money and spread awareness for March of Dimes. At the end of those two days, on Saturday night, Preston Automotive Group will be celebrating with fireworks for the whole family from Zambelli’s. This phenomenal celebration wraps up a fantastic weekend promoting March of Dimes and the babies they save. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfcS6yIBLtE If you are looking to support March of Dimes, make a donation to Preston Motor’s March for Babies Team or buy something delicious and sweet from our bake sale. Preston cares and so should you! So join us on our Walk for Babies this Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Preston Auto Complex, with registration time being at noon. Families, friends, and all your favorite local businesses are coming together for the 2016 March of Dimes on May 1st. We are ecstatic to hold the Caroline County March of Dimes on the Preston Auto Complex and we are excited to see you there! And don’t forget to come purchase a car from our lot this Friday or Saturday so we can make a $50 donation to March of Dimes! We can't wait for another year to bring another fantastic event spreading awareness through the 2016 March of Dimes event.

Date: Sunday, May 01, 2016 Time: 1:00PM Registration Time: 12:00 Noon Preston Automotive Group is ecstatic to announce our partnership with March of Dimes to hold the 2016 Caroline County March for Babies at our Preston Auto Complex. Back in 2003, the March of Dimes started the Prematurity Campaign in order to fund research, spread awareness, and support legislation that improves the chances that moms will have healthy babies. The campaign was made global in 2008. We are so happy to be part of that cause. Across the world, 15 million premature babies are born every year, 380,000 of which are born in the United States. This figure has been decreasing over the last several years, and a lot of it has to do with the March of Dimes raising funds and spreading awareness. Franklin Roosevelt originally created the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in an effort to establish a polio patient aid program and fund research. Once those goals were accomplished, the foundation was nicknamed the March of Dimes and began working on those aforementioned goals they still strive for to this very day. The March of Dimes is leading the way to discovering the genetic causes of birth defects. They promote newborn screening and educate medical professionals and the public about the best practices for having a healthy pregnancy. Throughout the years, March of Dimes has supported surfactant therapy research, in an effort to treat respiratory distress. They also kicked off the system of regional neonatal intensive care for sick and premature babies, plus their Folic Acid Campaign led to a dramatic reduction in brain and spine birth defects. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3xZXXD2Ec4 Preston Automotive Group invites you to join us at the Caroline County March of Dimes walk the first Sunday of May. Families, friends, and all your favorite local companies are coming together for the March of Dimes on May 1st. We are proud to have the Caroline County March of Dimes on the Preston Auto Complex and can’t wait to see you there! Registration time begins at 12:00 noon and the walk itself begins at 1:00. Preston cares about philanthropy and taking care of the community around us, that’s why we are so excited about this event. We hope to see the entire community there, having a great Sunday and spreading awareness for healthy babies! If you would like to donate to our cause, please fill out the contact form here stating that you would like to donate to the Caroline County March of Dimes and get in touch with a member of the Preston Automotive Group staff that will help you donate. Thank you! Preston Auto Complex 4313 Preston Road Hurlock, MD 21643 About Preston Automotive Group: The Preston Automotive Group is a premier Maryland dealer of Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. We have the service and parts that you need, a massive inventory, and fantastic options for financing, not to mention the number of sales and incentives happening every month. This makes Preston Motor the preferred dealer in all of Delmarva. Earning the President’s Award for customer satisfaction time and time again, you know you will be getting the very best from your friends at the Preston Automotive Group.

Preston Automotive Group is proud to announce the fact that we raised nearly $16,000 for the American Heart Association. We would like to thank every single person who was kind enough to participate in the Preston Automotive Go Red For Women event. For each car sold from February 5th, 2016 to February 15th, 2016, we donated $50 to AHA. We also gave out a red frog with every purchase in an effort to spread awareness for heart disease. February is celebrated as heart month and Preston Automotive Group is doing everything it can to spread awareness about this awful disease. We kicked off this fantastic event February 5th when our staff broke out our finest red outfits for National Wear Red Day to show the world that we stand with Go Red For Women. Between Preston Ford, Preston Nissan, Preston Mazda, and Preston Hyundai the Autoplex was filled to the brim with red. We were so excited to show the American Heart Association what everyone else already knows, that Preston cares! Here at Preston Automotive Group, we encourage everyone to participate in healthy habits that prevent heart disease. If you smoke, for instance, you should probably stop because non-smokers are a lot less likely to get heart disease. Consistent physical exercise could help prevent heart disease by aiding in quitting smoking, losing weight, reducing stress, increasing your HDL cholesterol, and lowering your blood pressure. Eating properly can also help you stay healthy and keep that heart ticking for a long time. We are so happy to pair with the American Heart Association for the Preston Automotive Go Red For Women event. 2016 marks the 13th anniversary of the Go Red For Women event, and we are working harder than ever to spread awareness about this horrific illness. Every dollar of the $15,900 we made went to research and education advancements via the American Heart Association. We would like to thank the American Heart Association so much for allowing us to help them raise awareness. Even more so, we would like to thank our incredible customers that participated in the Preston Automotive Go Red For Women event! About Preston Automotive Group: The Preston Automotive Group is a premier Maryland dealer of Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. We have the service and parts that you need, a massive inventory, and fantastic options for financing, not to mention the number of sales and incentives happening every month. This makes Preston Motor the preferred dealer in all of Delmarva. Earning the President’s Award for customer satisfaction time and time again, you know you will be getting the very best from your friends at the Preston Automotive Group.

Preston Automotive Group is adding a high volume service call center and is looking for people to fill the staff. If you enjoy talking to people and being on the phone, then you should apply for a full-time position as a Customer Care Center representative or a job as a part-time phone receptionist. With representative and receptionist jobs available at Preston Automotive Group, it is the place to be for anyone seeking a new career. We are looking for candidates that can communicate well with our customers. These members of our staff will be making outbound calls and receive inbound calls from current, previous, and prospective customers to schedule service appointments. While automotive experience is not required, it would be helpful for the position. If you chose to apply for the receptionist opening, you will be the initial point of contact for all dealerships by receiving any and all inbound calls. You will serve them by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately, depending on their request. This position may be part-time but it will not only look great on a resume, it will also be a great building block for your career. We are looking for great communicators, people that are upbeat, friendly, positive, and have the ability to “smile” over the phone. You will also need the ability to work in a process-driven environment. For all those interested in applying for the representative and receptionist jobs, resumes can be sent to Jeremiah Colombo at jcolombo@prestonmotor.com. About Preston Automotive Group: The Preston Automotive Group is a premier Maryland dealer of Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. We have the service and parts that you need, a massive inventory, and fantastic options for financing, not to mention the number of sales and incentives happening every month. This makes Preston Motor the preferred dealer in all of Delmarva. Earning the President’s Award for customer satisfaction time and time again, you know you will be getting the very best from your friends at the Preston Automotive Group.

Preston Automotive Group is proud is announce that it will be honored as a community partner of the American Cancer Society at their Colors of Cancer banquet, which will be held April 2, 2016 at the Tred Avon Yacht Club in Oxford, Maryland. Come join us and do your part to inspire hope in the fight against cancer. A whole night of incredible activities is planned, and we’re hoping to see you there! Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails from a cash bar will be served first at this high-class affair, starting around 6:30 pm. Some of the activities for the guests will be a prize-filled balloon, a 50/50 raffle, a chance to win a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV, and a silent auction. There will be a number of fabulous prizes at the silent auction, including a sterling silver “Dancing Clef” 6mm blue topaz pendant, donated by Steve Shearer of Shearer the Jeweler. It is absolutely beautiful and is just one of the many prizes you’ll find at the auction. The meal begins at 7:30, where guests will sit and enjoy the delicious cuisine. Once 8 o’clock rolls around, the honorees will be presented with their awards; including ourselves, Michele Williams, and Patricia Plaskon. Brent Spurry and “Big” Don O’Brien will be serving as honorary chairs for the event, as they were selected by the Colors of Cancer Hometown Heroes Gala Committee for 2016. After dinner, we will wind down the evening with coffee and some delectable desserts, such as the now famous Colors of Cancer cupcake bar. We would like to thank not only the American Cancer Society for this honor, but also all the sponsors that made it happen. If you would like to attend this event, individual tickets are available for $75 per person and it costs $1,000 for a table of ten. It will be open seating and the price of the ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, seated meal, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. This event usually sells out, so act fast if you hope to attend! If you are unable to make it to the event, but would still like to donate, give the American Cancer Society a call at 1-800-227-2345. Here at the Preston Automotive Group, we will continue doing everything in our power to spread cancer awareness and raise money for charitable causes, in ways such our “Driven to Inspire” campaign going on all year long. This is where we take a pink 2016 F-150 and drive it to all sorts of different events across Delmarva. We encourage people to sign it, and we make a donation for each signature at the end of the year. We hope to see you at the Tred Avon Yacht Club on April 2nd! If we don’t, then support cancer research and awareness in another way, such as donating to the American Cancer Society or participating in our ‘Driven to Inspire’ campaign. About Preston Automotive Group: The Preston Automotive Group is a premier Maryland dealer of Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. We have the service and parts that you need, a massive inventory, and fantastic options for financing, not to mention the number of sales and incentives happening every month. This makes Preston Motor the preferred dealer in all of Delmarva. Earning the President’s Award for customer satisfaction time and time again, you know you will be getting the very best from your friends at the Preston Automotive Group.

Say you’re at one of your favorite local Delmarva events and you see a giant, pink 2016 Ford F-150. Your first instinct might not be to take out a market and sign it, but that is exactly what you should do to be a part of Preston Automotive Group’s (PAG) Driven to Inspire event happening all year long! That bright pink truck is going to be all over Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia spreading breast cancer awareness in the name of Susan G. Komen and Preston Ford. So if you see that pink F-150, make sure you sign it because each signature means a donation to Team Wonder Women in support of the Susan G. Komen foundation at the end of the year. You will be able to sign the vehicle free of charge, costing only the ink in the pen and the care in your heart. Where can you find our Driven to Inspire F-150? Well, it will be at tons of local events all over Delmarva, including most of the breast cancer awareness affairs in this area. The local March of Dimes, the home and garden show in April, our own “Drive One 4 Ur School” event here at Preston Ford, and the Sportsman Bash at the Mardela Fire Hall are just a few of the places that you’ll find our pink symbol of hope. We are proud to thank Saving Second Base & Team Wonder Women, Adams Radio Group, and WRDE TV for helping us put on this incredible awareness-raising event. So remember, if you see the fluorescent pink 2016 F-150 at any one of your local Delmarva events, write your signature and an inspiration message to accompany it. The more people sign the vehicle, the more donations will go to spreading awareness of the dangers of breast cancer. Join us in inspiring hope in the fight against breast cancer! About Preston Automotive Group: The Preston Automotive Group is a premier Maryland dealer of Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. We have the service and parts that you need, a massive inventory, and fantastic options for financing, not to mention the number of sales and incentives happening every month. This makes Preston Motor the preferred dealer in all of the Delmarva. Earning the President’s Award for customer satisfaction time and time again, you know you will be getting the very best from your friends at the PAG.

As a sponsor of Super Bowl 50, Hyundai advertised their all-new 2016 Genesis in an entertaining commercial featuring Kevin Hart.  The storyline follows Hart’s daughter on a date where he uses the Genesis’ CarFinder technology to follow the couple around, keeping an eye on them at all times.  The humorous commercial features the Blue Link Smartwatch App that can track your car, remotely start the engine, lock or unlock the doors, flash the lights and honk the horn in an emergency.  This is just one of the luxurious features that comes with the 2016 Hyundai Genesis. There are two engine options when it comes to the 2016 Genesis.  The 3.8 with a 311-horsepower V6 or the 5.0 Ultimate with a 420-horsepower V8.  Each choice has varying standard and available options. A few of the key standard options on the 3.8 rear-wheel-drive include 18” alloy wheels, HID automatic headlights w/ LED daytime running lights, 12-way power heated leather front seats (with power lumbar), leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, navigation System w/8” Display with rearview camera, Hyundai Blue Link® Infotainment System with GoogleTM (90-day trial) and more. Three available packages allow you to customize your new Genesis. The Signature Package includes a panoramic sunroof, Lexicon 14-speaker Discrete Logic 7 Surround and blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert. The Tech Package offers ultra leather seats, lane keep assist, smart cruise control, automatic emergency braking and high beam assist. The Ultimate Package, which requires the Tech Package, boasts genuine matte finish wood trim and aluminum trim, full color head-up display, premium DIS Navigation with 9.2” HD display, Lexicon 17-speaker Discrete Logic 7 Surround, power trunk lid with hands-free trunk opener and dual mode climate control with CO2 sensor. The 5.0 rear-wheel-drive Ultimate comes with all the standard options of the 3.8 (with the Ultimate Package) plus 19” alloy wheels, LED fog lamps, quad exhaust tips and illuminated door sill plates.The 2016 Genesis 3.8 Signature has a state-of-the-art HTRAC all-wheel-drive option. It delivers the all-weather benefits of a traditional AWD, and the fun-to-drive character of a performance-oriented RWD system. You’ll find impressive levels of traction and control in all different kinds of road conditions. It is leading it’s luxury-class competitors with smooth and efficient power, best-in-class total interior volume (123 cubic feet), 8-speed SHIFTRONIC Automatic Transmission and, not to mention, America’s best 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty. The 2016 Genesis is the right luxurious choice. Base MSRP for the 3.8 RWD - $39,700 Signature Package - $43,600 Tech Package - $47,100 Ultimate Package - $50,600 5.0 RWD Ultimate MSRP - $54,800 Preston Hyundai 4327 Preston Road Hurlock, MD 21643 www.prestonhyundaiusa.com 877-865-1523

After all the hype and celebration of Mission Possible 3, the Frog has decided "It's all about me!"  It's a leap year, which means it is the Frog's birthday, so we are celebrating all month long.  He is taking over Preston Automotive Group and making deals.  You'll find special offers on Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Hyundai, Nissan and more! Stop by any one of our stores to celebrate with us! Check out a couple of our current specials below: Super Bowl 50 is this Sunday and the Frog just may be sneaky enough to make an appearance.  I think he has a few tricks and a special offer up his sleeve. Stay tuned for more during the All About Me Sales Event.  The takeover has just begun! Preston Ford 4313 Preston Road Hurlock, MD 21643 877-834-3396 www.prestonmotor.com

Good news! We are back open after Winter Storm Jonas!  We apologize for the inconvenience, but it was necessary to keep the safety of our employees and customers as a top priority.  Come visit us today and shop great new year deals!  Our awesome associates are standing by to assist you with buying a new vehicle or to answer any questions you may have.  Thinking about trading in your 2WD vehicle for an AWD or 4X4?  We'll help you find the one that's right for you! Our auto body shops are also open for business and ready to serve you.  We offer many helpful services to make life easier for our customers: 24 hour towing—1-888-TOW-FROG Precise Unibody and Frame straightening Repairing & Refinishing, from minor dings to major collisions, no matter what make, model, or year the vehicle is Computerized mixing of paints, to insure that customers get the manufacturer color We have three locations ready to help you: Preston AutoBody - 410-673-7100 Cambridge AutoBody - 410-228-3764 Snow Hill AutoBody - 410-632-2044 Although the storm may be over, we urge you to continue to use caution when driving.  Ice on the roads may not be visible.  Stay alert and remember, if you find yourself in need of emergency assistance call toll-free 1-888-TOW-FROG.  We're here to help!