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 [...]

This is the first installment of our #RundeMomReviews series. If you would like to contribute a vehicle review, email marketing@rundeautogroup.com. Jessica and Jacob Puls‘ 2019 GMC Terrain has the safety and tech features they love, along with a smooth ride and room for their one-year-old son Bo’s car seat. Don’t just take our word for it – here’s Jessica’s new GMC Terrain review: This has been the perfect starter SUV for our small family. A huge fear of mine is passing someone in their blind spot. My favorite thing about the vehicle is the safety measures including blind side alert for myself (but I also love when other cars have this feature so I know they are alerted when I am driving [...]

Please join us in welcoming Nic Spriggs to the sales team at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville, WI! Nic grew up in Potosi, WI, playing high school basketball, baseball, and football. While he hasn’t previously worked in the automotive industry, he is catching on quickly and enjoying learning the ropes. “I like meeting new people and being able to help them out, so being an automotive salesperson is perfect,” he says. “My goal as a salesperson is to give every customer the best car buying experience possible so that they will always want to come back again.” His dream vehicle? A Rolls Royce Phantom. “They look awesome and they come equipped with some really crazy features,” he says. In his spare time, Nic enjoys watching and playing sports, as well as hanging out [...]

Buick is envisioning a stylish new version of the Buick Envision for the 2021 model year. “The 2021 Envision will be lower and wider, with premium proportions and striking styling designed to combine the expressiveness of a car with the practicality of an SUV,” said Helen Emsley, executive director of Global Buick and GMC Design, in a press release. The fresh SUV is debuting not only a new look, but also a premium Avenir trim for the first time, as well as Buick’s first available 10-inch diagonal touchscreen infotainment system. The infotainment system will include useful in-vehicle apps, such as Amazon Alexa built-in, Spotify, Pandora, Fox Sports, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The 2021 Buick Envision comes with a laundry list of standard safety features, including: Automatic Emergency [...]

6-1-21 UPDATE 7-31-20 UPDATE 5-15-20 UPDATE During the COVID-19 epidemic, now more than ever, cleanliness is of the utmost importance. That’s why we have committed to being a Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Clean Dealer. We are committed to using enhanced vehicle cleaning measures with CDC-approved cleansers before delivering your vehicle after purchase or service, including cleaning your instrument panel, hard and plastic surfaces, seats, and carpet. We care about you and your vehicle. This is just another way that we go above and beyond to show it.

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You may have noticed many vehicles on the Runde Auto Group website labeled as Service Loaner Specials. These are vehicles that were previously part of our service loaner fleet, so they were loaned out to customers who had their vehicle in for service. They are mostly used locally and have about 2,000 to 3,000 miles on them at the time of sale. The benefit of purchasing a service loaner is that you can save up to $2,000 ON TOP of all the typical rebates that come with a new vehicle!  Many local customers from Dubuque and the surrounding area have taken advantage of these service loaner specials.  And it’s often better than purchasing a program vehicles.  Program vehicles are most often vehicles that were previously owned and rented out by [...]

Please join us in welcoming Shawn Cooper to the sales staff of Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville! Shawn, who is from Newport News, VA spent eight years in the United States Navy as an airplane mechanic. He has been working in the automotive industry ever since. He loves the opportunity to meet new people each day and build relationships with customers. “I believe educating people on car buying is one of the most important aspects of the job,” he says. “I’m not here to just sell a car, I want customers to understand what they are buying and the value of the dealership.” When he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his five sons, bowling, watching movies (especially Marvel), and hiking. He also is fascinated by military history. “I love military aviation,” he says. “Reading [...]

Another Chevrolet nameplate from years past is making a comeback … the 2021 Trailblazer. General Motors recently debuted the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, a small SUV that is sized between the larger Equinox and the smaller Trax. While product specifications are not yet available, the vehicle will include an RS trim with a standard two-tone roof. “The Trailblazer’s great design enables more personalization,” said Steve Majoros, director of Chevrolet passenger car and crossover marketing, in a press release. “Trailblazer is a continuation of the design language for Chevy’s crossover family and extends our momentum into one of the industry’s fastest-growing segments.” Standard active safety features will include Front Pedestrian Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning. It also offers optional [...]

The 2020 Chevy Silverado HD is coming! The most capable and advanced Silverado ever, it will also be the third all-new Silverado model from Chevy in just 18 months. “We know the needs and priorities of heavy-duty customers are different than those of either light-duty or medium-duty customers,” said Jaclyn McQuaid, chief engineer, Silverado HD, in a press release. “As such, we built a heavy-duty truck tailor-made for them that has more differentiation than ever before from light-duty models, offers advanced towing technologies to improve towing confidence, and includes new features such as the integrated Bedstep, which makes it easier to access the bed while pulling a fifth-wheel trailer.” Built in Flint, Michigan, the 2020 Chevy Silverado HD exterior shares only the roof with the Silverado 1500 – every other [...]

Please join us in welcoming Brian Oswald to the sales staff at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville! Brian recently moved from Cuba City to Platteville.  He previously worked in the mortgage industry. “I have always wanted to sell cars and trucks,” he said. “You get to meet a lot of people and I have always heard Runde’s has a great reputation.” He is excited to sell from Runde Auto Group’s inventory of more than 1,650 vehicles. “I have always tried to make sure the customer has a positive experience and I pride myself on delivering great customer service, which means helping people meet their needs in a way that is efficient, pleasant, and informative,” he said. In his spare time, Brian enjoys coaching basketball, playing tennis, watching all [...]

The all-new 2019 Buick Envision has arrived at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville, WI. The re-designed luxury SUV has a new grille, sculpted front and rear, and new wheel choices. “Some of the 2019 Envision’s most notable changes are the results of listening to our customers,” said Elizabeth Pilibosian, chief Envision engineer, in a press release. “Beneath the updated exterior are a number of changes guided by a goal of offering the most refined and pleasant driving experience possible.” One of those customer-guided changes is a stop/start deactivation switch on the instrument panel. This allows the driver to choose whether to use the stop/start function. Small tweaks throughout the vehicle make for a better driver experience: the seat heating system warms up more [...]

When is the last time you put “sporty” and “Buick” in the same sentence? That’s about to change! The 2018 Buick Regal GS made its world debut in July as a more powerful, sportier version of the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback. “This is a sport sedan designed for everyday driving, but one that makes every drive special,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global Buick and GMC, in a press release. It offers 310 horsepower, a V6 engine, and nine-speed transmission AWD with active twin clutch. Its performance seats are heated, ventilated and — get this — massaging. Nineteen-inch wheels [...]

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 [...]

Matt Nemitz may be new to Runde Auto Group, but he is no stranger to automotive sales! Matt recently joined the sales staff at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville and this GMC salesman has been in the auto industry selling vehicles for over six years. “I love meeting new people and learning the products,” Matt said. “I have been a car guy since I was a child. I love old muscle cars and trucks!” Born and raised in Lancaster, WI, Matt has a large close family and two daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, motorcycling, boating, and camping. Matt said he is enjoying his first weeks as a GMC salesman and he looks forward to serving the Platteville and surrounding communities. “Great customer service is all about the customer, not the sale,” Matt said. “A no-hassle price and a well-rounded dealership with great customer service will always make the experience perfect and [...]

Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville is proud to welcome its newest salesperson, Tony Lucey! Tony is from Cuba City, WI and used to work in the radiology department of a hospital for 13 years. He is excited to try something new. “I have always been interested in car sales,” he said. “Many years ago when I began buying cars for my children and of course trucks for myself, I thought it would be a neat job as I love to meet and help people. I love the excitement that customers get when buying a new vehicle. Helping people to achieve something that makes them happy is a great feeling.” He got a fast start, selling two cars in his first week! “The first few weeks of being a salesperson have [...]

Today’s results from the JD Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) show just how much GM has improved in long-term reliability and durability. The Vehicle Dependability Study focuses on problems customers experienced in the past 12 months with three-year old vehicles. This year’s study was based on feedback from 37,000 owners of 2010 model year vehicles.  J.D. Power measures overall dependability by the level of problems experienced per 100 vehicles. The lower the PPH score, the higher the dependability. Highlights of the 2013 VDS include: Four segment award winners: Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra HD and Buick Lucerne Seven additional GM vehicles scored in the top three in their segments GM had the lowest rate of component replacement (e.g., batteries, switches, etc.) From an owner loyalty perspective, J.D. Power found that 54 percent of customers who experienced no vehicle problems stayed loyal to the brand. This number drops to 41 [...]

Michael Gratz is a veteran salesperson with over 50 years of experience under his belt.  He knows how to treat his customer’s right and has gained several friends along the way.   Michael is now part of our sales staff at Runde GMC in Platteville and he’s ready to serve you! How long have you worked as a salesperson in the car biz? Since 1963 – 50 years now. Have you mostly worked selling Chevy’s in the industry? Yes. My dad and I owned a GMC dealership up for almost 71 years. We started out selling Oldsmobile and GMC then we acquired Pontiac and Chevrolet. We sold that in ’06 and then I came down to Platteville and have been here since December of 2008 . I’m a big fan of Chevrolet. What [...]

Runde GMC in Platteville becomes a Reality Press Release 12-24-12 Runde Auto Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mound View Motors in Platteville, WI from Mr. Everett Gillilan.  Everett “Honest Todd” has been in the car business over 60 years and we wish him well. The operations will combine with those of our Cuba City Buick location and all employees from that location will remain with us in Platteville.  Most of the employees from the Mound View operation will be retained as well. We sincerely regret the impact this may have on the city of Cuba City.  We are hoping to soon find another use for the facility; we are currently looking at outside options as well as within our organization.  The Cuba City operation was successful for over ten years.  [...]