Jim and Angie Mullen, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, flew in to pick up their 2017 Chevrolet Express 12-passenger van from Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque! The couple worked with nine dealers in their area, but none had a van with the features they were looking for. “This van had all the options I wanted, which was basically all the options,” Jim said. “It had the locking differential, a cold weather package, and a six-way power seat, which comes in handy since Angie is a much shorter person than I am.” They appreciated transparent and understandable sales process of Runde Auto Group, along with the salesperson’s helpfulness along the way. “He was very easy to work with and even got us an [...]

Chevrolet is bringing back the much-loved Blazer, but with a dramatically different look. “The Blazer has attitude,” says John Cafaro, executive director of Global Chevrolet Design, in a press release. “It looks commanding on the road, while fulfilling the promise of versatility at the heart of every Chevy crossover and SUV.” The five-passenger Blazer is larger than the Equinox and smaller than the Traverse, offering consumers a mid-size choice in Chevrolet SUVs. Offered in models ranging from sporty RS to upper-level Premier, the vehicle will offer unique design elements on each model to appeal to a variety of drivers. “The [...]

We are pleased to announce that Rick Petitgout has joined the sales staff at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque! Rick has been in the automotive industry for 17 years and has been selling vehicles for 14 years. “It is not a car buying experience, it is a relationship-building experience,” he says. “I’m excited to be a part of Runde Auto Group and am looking forward to many, many, many years of building successful relationships.” Originally from East Dubuque, Rick lives in Asbury with his wife Marjorie, his four-year-old daughter Ariana, and their two miniature dachshunds. In his free time, Rick enjoys golfing, cheering on Notre Dame football, the Chicago Cubs, and the San Francisco 49ers. “I’m also a self-proclaimed chef on my Big Green Egg grill,” he says. Rick, whose nickname [...]

St. Stephen’s Food Bank will have an easier time distributing food after getting a new 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 refrigerated cube truck from salesperson Jacob Puls at Runde Chevrolet today! The vehicle is replacing their 2002 box truck that had a failing refrigeration unit. “The parts for it aren’t made anymore, so every time something happened, they had to find used parts,” said Kathy Hutton, executive director of St. Stephen’s Food Bank. “Last time, it took 12 weeks.” Twelve weeks is too long to wait when the truck has important work to do. The truck helps the nonprofit pick up food donations that they distribute to over 100 partner agencies. St. Stephen’s Food Bank distributed 1.8 million pounds of food in 2017 — up 20 percent from [...]

Runde Auto Group is proud to be a driving force behind the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. The 2018 festival is set for April 26-29 in downtown Dubuque. All films are free on Runde Free Day, Thursday, April 26. See you at the fest! A red carpet screening of the film High & Outside: A Baseball Noir, starring Ernie Hudson, Phil Donlon, and Geoffrey Lewis will close the seventh annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at Phoenix Theatres, 555 John F. Kennedy Rd. Tickets are $10 per person. High & Outside director Evald Johnson and lead actor Phil Donlon will be in attendance to discuss the film and answer audience questions following the screening. “Events like this are what make [...]

Chevrolet’s car lineup is getting a face lift for 2019. The Malibu and Spark will feature more sporty styling, enhanced features, and a wider variety of choices on trims, packages, and models. “We are committed to offering consumers a full lineup of products with fresh designs, new technologies and efficient powertrain options,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet, in a press release. “The investments we have made in Spark and Malibu will help position the brand for success in competitive segments that still make up a significant part of the total industry.” All three vehicles will include Chevy’s signature lighting on the front and back. The front ends are re-designed, but the vehicles still have their athletic body sides. “The re-styled face of Chevy cars for 2019 is characterized by a family-like appearance, with each model honoring its [...]

Leonard Holub, of Janesville, WI, drove away in his seventh truck from Runde Chevrolet today! His latest truck is a 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD LTZ Dbl Cab. “It’s a great vehicle,” he said. “It’s gets good mileage, it’s dependable, and I love the styling.” Leonard does a lot of long distance driving to and from various farms he owns in other cities. “I’d rather drive this than a car — it is as comfortable or more than many cars today,” he said. Leonard drives two hours to buy his trucks at Runde Auto Group. His salesperson is Dave Frazier, who has been a salesperson for Runde Chevrolet for about 15 years now. “He’s treated me very fairly,” Leonard said. “He’s honest and has treated me well.” In his [...]

Brian Hansen, better known as “Chopper,” was all smiles today when he left Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque! He scored a great deal on a 2017 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD from salesperson Corissa Frederick. Plus, he was Corissa’s first sale! “She was a great gal to work with,” Brian said. “Corissa’s the bomb.” Brian, who lives in East Dubuque, called a few days ago to inquire about how spacious the Equinox was. “I’ve always driven Chevy’s,” he said. “I like dealing with Runde’s and I heard good things about the Equinox. I liked that it had a six-cylinder and I love the interior.” When he isn’t in his daily driver, Brian ‘Chopper’ Hansen loves riding his motorcycle, a 2017 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Special. He works at the Rock [...]

The Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD made their debut at the NTEA The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis today! These heavy duty Silverados are perfect for a wide variety of businesses, such as lawn and garden, automotive, concrete work, electrical work, water/sewer/utility lines, highway and street construction, and special trade contractors. “Chevy’s designers and engineers were obsessed with making this Silverado the most customer-focused medium duty truck of any major competitor,” said Ed Peper, U.S. Vice President of GM Fleet, in a press release. “By customer-focused, I mean work-ready trucks that are easy to upfit, easy to drive, easy to service, and easy to own.” Developers took input from fleet managers, truck drivers, upfitters, technicians, and Chevy dealers. The vehicles will be available in 2WD and [...]

Mike and Anita P. of Lena, IL, said they weren’t sure if they were crazy when they left Runde Chevrolet on Tuesday. “We’ve never bought two vehicles on the same day,” Mike said. Anita drove off the lot in a red 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and Mike drove away in a black 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. Their salesperson was Dave Frazier. “He’s the reason we’re here,” Anita said. Mike agreed, “He’s just a good guy. We don’t really call anybody else but Dave.” Mike, Anita, and their family members have bought many vehicles from Runde’s. For Mike and Anita, it’s been mostly trucks. “It’s been 18 years since we had a car,” Anita said. “We’ve had trucks for a while.” They still have a 1999 Tahoe that they don’t plan on ever getting rid of. It has more than 180,000 miles. “Chevy’s are good trucks,” Mike said. “The original reason I stopped here (in [...]

We are excited to announce recent Kelley Blue Book awards.   KBB has named the 2018 Chevrolet Impala, the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford Expedition as Best Buys for 2018! The Kelley Blue Book awards choose the best value vehicles in 12 categories, as well as an overall winner. They compare features like pricing, cost to own, use-ability, consumer reviews, and more. This is the fourth year in a row that the Chevrolet Impala was named the best full-size sedan by Kelley Blue Book! You can get yours at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, IL or Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville, WI! “Whether it’s a matter of price, size, style or features, the 2018 Impala will give you something to appreciate every day you own it,” Kelley Blue Book noted in its announcement. “And speaking of owning it, in addition to [...]

Folks at Runde Chevrolet were glued to their smartphones recently as the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was unveiled for a sneak peek at a Chevy Truck Centennial event over the weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The next-generation Silverado was created based on feedback from more than 7,000 customers on what they wanted in their next truck. “Many of our owners depend on their trucks for work and play, personalize their trucks in astonishing ways and pass their loyalty for Chevy Trucks down from generation to generation,” said Alan Batey, president of GM North America and global head of Chevrolet, in a press release. “For the Chevy Truck Centennial, we wanted to recognize the customers who have made Chevrolet part of their lives, and have them help kick off the next 100 years of Chevy Trucks.”

What: Runde Chevrolet’s 4th annual Holiday Bake Sale When: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 Where: Runde Chevrolet, 780 IL Route 35 N, East Dubuque Why: All proceeds are matched by Runde Auto Group & donated to local families. Runde Chevrolet is excited to announce its fourth annual Holiday Bake Sale! Each year, our generous staff members prepare delicious baked goods that we sell in the showroom. All funds raised (PLUS a match by Runde Auto Group) are donated to help a few local families in need have a brighter holiday season. Last year’s bake sale raised $1,087, which was then matched by Runde Auto Group. The money was donated to help six families in the East Dubuque School District. We are hoping to continue the momentum this holiday season. Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 14 in the showroom of [...]

For the seventh year, Chevrolet is hosting its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign to help to finish the fight against breast cancer!  Runde Chevrolet is proud to once again participate in this important program. Who do you drive for? Join #TeamRunde by re-tweeting our post about the #IDriveFor campaign! For every re-tweet and post using #IDriveFor and a team name hashtag on Instagram and Twitter, Chevy will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society (up to $400,000)! Over $7.8 million has been contributed to the American Cancer Society since the start of this program.  

“What’s going on tonight in Galena?” It’s a question that shop owners in the city hear on a daily basis. Now they can give a simple answer: “Check out GalenaGuide.com!” Galena, located about 15 minutes due east of Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, sees more than a million visitors annually. All of them are looking for places to eat, shop, play, and stay. Enter GalenaGuide.com, a comprehensive website that outlines everything Galena. It includes: A weekly calendar of events and live music Video interviews with local artists and business owners A full directory [...]

A unique night of music and mystery is on the agenda for the Colts Youth Organization’s latest offering. La Musique & Masquerade Ball, set for 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Hotel Julien, will raise funds for the Colts and Colt Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps. The event will feature music by Ken Kilian and his band with light dinner music during cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m. and then the Ken Kilian Swingtet from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. “We believe the Masquerade Ball can become an annual tradition on people’s fall social schedule,” said Jeff MacFarlane, executive director of the [...]

We are proud to welcome Rick Valcin as our newest Chevrolet salesperson at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, IL.  Rick currently lives in Dubuque with his family and is very much looking forward to working for Runde’s.  He has been in automotive parts sales for 1 1/2 years which has provided him with knowledge that will benefit him greatly as a new Chevrolet salesperson. He also has a degree in Sports Marketing and Management from the University of Dubuque. “I chose automotive sales because I grew up around cars and love learning about them,” Rick said. His favorite vehicle is the 1969 Chevy Chevelle because of the old body style. Rick is from the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia and moved [...]

Runde Chevrolet near Dubuque may soon be featuring a new special edition for the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban — the RST (Rally Sport Truck) that will give the vehicles a street performance look and a whole lot of power. Nearly all of the chrome trim on the full-size SUVs is eliminated, and the vehicles feature body-colored grille surround and door handles, gloss-black grille and mirror caps, as well as black roof rails, window trim, badging and bow ties. “The RST Chevy Tahoe is designed for customers who want a street performance look without sacrificing capability or refinement, along with the option of increased performance as well,” said Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Truck Marketing director, in a press release. The Tahoe RST will be available with a new Performance Package that includes 420-hp, 6.2L V8 engine, Magnetic Ride Control with performance calibration, and an all-new Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission. “When you want to hustle, it is [...]

The first all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has rolled onto the Runde Chevrolet lot! The redesigned vehicle features a new look, with sleeker headlights and chrome trim on all models, as well as improved efficiency and technology.  Dubuque Chevrolet customers are really going to like this new body style. “Customers who previewed the vehicle early on had a strong emotional response to the sleek and sophisticated exterior design,” said John Cafaro, executive director of General Motors Design, in a press release. “Those same themes are carried through to the interior, making the space beautifully intuitive.” The 2018 Equinox gives you plenty of choices for performance, efficiency, and capability, with a choice between three engines: 1.5L turbo, 2.0L turbo — matched with GM’s new nine-speed automatic transmission — or a 1.6L turbo-diesel. [...]

Carolyn Kotz Rauen just won Valentine’s Day with the BEST gift ever! She surprised her husband of nearly 14 years with a pepperdust 2017 Silverado LT Crew Cab from Runde Chevrolet! They had been talking about looking for a new truck for Donald “Frosty” Rauen Jr. this fall to replace his 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab. “He’s been wanting a new truck for a long time,” she said. “He’s a hardworking guy, he deserves this 2017 Silverado. He’s a great husband and father. He’s a very giving person [...]

Looking for something a little different on your next Chevrolet?  Well look to Runde Chevrolet near Dubuque and look to the new Chevy Silverado Redline. Check out the Chevy Redline special edition series! Nine vehicles in the Chevy car, truck, and crossover segments are available with this option, which features the “blacked out” bowtie and grille, black nameplates with a red outline, and distinct red hashmarks. It was debuted as a concept at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas in 2015. “Redline is another example of Chevrolet bringing SEMA concepts to showroom,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet. “Based on the strong interest Redline attracted at the show, we believe they will be very popular with customers looking for standout cars, trucks, and crossovers.” The Silverado [...]

When you look at the long list of available features on the new Chevy Traverse, it leaves you wondering why you wouldn’t get one! The vehicle, now available in new RS and High Country trims, offers plenty of room for the whole family, a quiet and comfortable ride, and great safety, and many convenient features. Some impressive new features include: • Traction  Mode Select: Adjust performance based on road and surface conditions with the simple turn of a dial — whether you have the available all-wheel drive or the standard front-wheel drive. • Adaptive Cruise Control: This automatically maintains a preset distance from the vehicle in front of you, even during stop and go traffic. • Intellibeam Headlights: These automatically switch to high beams when driving conditions are [...]

  The 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback has arrived at Runde Chevrolet near Dubuque and also at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville, WI! Both functional and sporty, the Chevy Cruze Hatchback offers the great driving experience of the sedan, but offers more cargo space — 47.2 cubic feet with the second row of seats down! “As Cruze continues to set the tone for Chevrolet globally, it articulates the brand promise of offering cars with the latest technologies, more features and greater efficiency, performance and safety with fresh, distinctive styling,” said Alan Batey, president of General Motors North America and Global Chevrolet, in a press release. Safety is a priori

Many Runde Chevrolet customers are familiar with Wayne Konrardy.  Wayne, who resides in Dubuque, sold new Chevrolet vehicles for the Runde Chevy dealership for many years.  And folks who know Wayne know that he’s an avid world traveler. Seeing his smiling face on the Dupaco website recently made us wonder what he and his wife Mary have been up to!  Where in the world is Wayne Konrardy? This month, he’s on the Dupaco website!   As we guessed, Wayne and his wife Mary have been busy globetrotting since Wayne retired from Runde’s in 2012. Here are just a few of the places he has been since he retired: Washington D.C. Memphis, TN Las Vegas, NV Dominican Republic as a graduation gift to his grandson Natchez Trace Parkway down to New Orleans South Dakota Badlands Custer’s Last Stand in Montana Brentwood, TN Ocala, FL Los Cabos, Mexico Italy Louisville Asheville, NC Ireland Phoenix, AZ Mountain Home, ID Yellowstone National [...]

Join us in welcoming our newest member of the Runde Chevrolet sales staff, Hannah Rupp! Hannah, who is from the Potosi, WI area, works at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque.  Learn a little bit more about her and the new vehicles she sells! How long have you been in the sales business? Since I was very little. I helped my grandparents in their woodworking business. He taught me a lot about sales. What made you interested in selling new vehicles? When I was buying my first car, someone told me women don’t do well in the car business. I’m one of those people that if you tell me I can’t do something I say, “watch me”….so here I am! What is your favorite part of your [...]