Borcherding's Commitment to Community

Borcherding is proud to be a sponsor in this year's Math & Science Night at Mason City Schools. The event will be held on Thursday March 10th. This event is for students in 2nd through 5th grades along with their parents, to explore hands on activities designed to generate an interest in math or science related fields.

How does this pertain to Borcherding?

 Well, one of the activities that the students and their parents can participate in this year is called the Rubber Band Car. This experiment explains how energy is transformed from the twisted rubber band (potential energy) when the car starts to move.

Click the link below to see the experiment in motion.

Borcherding is always happy to lend a helping hand as well as giving back to the community.

Spool Car Racer

2016 Cincinnati Auto Expo

Cincinnati Auto Expo is here, are you ready to drive?
We have tickets!!

This years Auto Show is Wednesday Feb 17^th through Sunday Feb 21^st.

Borcherding is an event sponsor for The Cincinnati Auto Expo remote control car raffle, which benefits the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Child Passenger Safety Program.

 

 

 

 

 The New Buick Cascada Convertible made it's debut at the Detroit Auto Expo, here are a few fun facts about this exciting addition to the Buick family lineup.

Fast Facts:

• 4-passenger convertible
• Based on European-market Opel Cascada
• Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Front-wheel drive, standard 20-in. aluminum wheels
• Highlights include leather, dual-zone automatic climate control, touch-screen infotainment, premium sound, and several safety technologies

Introduction
The 2016 Buick Cascada, introduced at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, is an all-new 4-passenger convertible based on the Opel Cascada, which has been on sale in Europe for several years. It is the first convertible model that Buick has offered in 25 years and is scheduled to arrive in dealer showrooms in the spring of 2016.

Exterior Features
Available in six different colors, the new Buick Cascada rides on standard 20-in. aluminum wheels and also features HID headlights, LED running lights, and LED taillights. According to Buick, the Cascada's insulated, fabric convertible top will open in 17 seconds, and at speeds up to 31 mph. The top folds flat, and is hidden by a hard tonneau cover.

Interior Features
Buick aims for an upscale look and feel with the Cascada's cabin, which is equipped with 2+2 seating and enough room, according to the automaker, to carry four adults. To load rear-seat passengers, an Easy Entry system automatically powers the front seats forward to make it easier to enter the back seat.

With the top raised the Cascada's trunk holds 13.4 cu. ft. of luggage, and fold-flat rear seatbacks expand that space. With the roof lowered, trunk space shrinks to 9.8 cu. ft.

Optional Features
In the Cascada's introductory information, Buick did not clearly define standard and optional equipment. Based on discussion of leather upholstery with heated front seats, without mention of ventilated front seats, it would appear that seat cooling will not be offered for this model.

Under the Hood
A turbocharged, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine powers the new Buick Cascada, rated to make 200 horsepower and 206 lb.-ft. of torque. An "overboost" feature can briefly supply up to 221 lb.-ft. of torque for short bursts of accelerative power. A 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard.

The Cascada's sport-tuned suspension employs MacPherson struts in front with a Watts Z-link setup in back. Effectively a sophisticated version of a beam axle suspension design, the Watts Z-link arrangement is used for its lighter weight and to maximize cargo space. The front suspension uses Buick's HiPer Strut tuning approach to reduce torque steer and improve steering response.

Safety
Rollover protection bars are standard for the 2016 Cascada, designed to automatically deploy from behind the rear seats in order to add occupant protection in the event of a rollover accident. Rain-sensing wipers, a reversing camera, rear park-assist sensors, lane-departure warning system, and a forward-collision warning system are also either standard or available. Buick makes no mention of a blind-spot warning system.

Technology
A Buick IntelliLink infotainment system with a 7-in. color touch screen is included with the new Cascada, featuring OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity, Siri Eyes Free capability, and text-messaging alerts. Buick announced available navigation and Bose premium audio systems, but did not confirm whether they would be standard or optional equipment.

 

 

Borcherding Buick GMC shows support for Go Red for Women

Did you know that February is the Nation Heart Health month?
Borcherding Buick GMC has partnered again with Go Red and the American Heart Association to help bring awareness to heart health and Cardiovascular disease. They now have a Go Red for men and women supporting Heart Health and trying to help those with Cardiovascular Disease. We are showing our support at the dealership by having all of our Sales staff wear red ties and we also have a banner on the building to show everyone our support.
Check out their site by clicking the link below and see how you can help show your support. https://www.goredforwomen.org/

https://www.facebook.com/borcherdingbuickgmc/

A Sure-Fire Thanksgiving Favorite: BBQ Review’s Famous Mac & Cheese one of Kim's Favorites

A Sure-Fire Thanksgiving Favorite: BBQ Review’s Famous Mac & Cheese

(Photo credit: Rita Heikenfeld)

BBQ Review was an iconic Oakley restaurant easily identified by the larger-than-life pink pig statue in front of the Madison Rd. establishment. When the owner, Bill Thomas, decided to retire earlier this year, he very generously shared the recipe for his famous macaroni and cheese (link to http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/independence/2015/03/01/bbq-review-dishes-addicting-macaroni-cheese-recipe/24229681/) with Community Press columnist Rita Heikenfeld.

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish to share this Thanksgiving, BBQ Review’s mac & cheese may be just the ticket. 

Clone of BBQ Review's Famous Mac & Cheese

If you want it "cheesier" add more cheese. This is more like the old fashioned type, with a mild flavor. This recipe doubles or triples easily.

1//2 pound elbow macaroni - 2 cups dry

1 stick butter - 4 oz.

1/4 cup onion, diced fine

1/4  cup flour

Salt and pepper to taste

4 oz. regular, not low fat, Velveeta cheese, cubed

4-6 oz. shredded cheddar, divided (I used a heaping cup, probably more like 6 oz.)

2 cups milk, warmed

Boil macaroni in salted water, drain, and set aside while making sauce.

Over medium heat, melt butter and stir in onion. Cook until onion is translucent but not brown. Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk just until flour is light brown. Stir in milk and whisk until thicker and bubbly.

Remove from heat and stir in Velveeta and a little more than half the cheddar. Stir in macaroni. The mac & cheese will be very creamy and thickens as it sits. Sprinkle with rest of cheddar.

Versatile cheese sauce: Sauce alone is a good all-purpose cheese sauce.

Customer Technology Class Debuts to a Full House

Customer Technology Class Debuts to a Full House

Today’s in-car technology is pretty amazing—and can sometimes be intimidating. Borcherding created our Customer Technology Class to help demystify the screens and capabilities of modern cars, and to make the driving experience more fun.

We held our first class recently, and it attracted a sellout crowd! We were able to answer questions about in-car apps, Bluetooth, Intellilink and more. “Students” got to sit in cars and try out what they’d learned, and they left with some great tips for getting more out of their cars.

We’re planning a series of classes, so tell us: What do you find confusing about your car’s technology? What knowledge would help you take advantage of all your car can do? Let us know, and you may see that topic incorporated into our upcoming schedule.

We’ll post the schedule of classes shortly, so stay tuned for more information! And remember, classes are free and open to the public.  

Borcherding to Supply Courtesy Cars to Assist Breast Cancer Patients

Borcherding to Supply Courtesy Cars to Assist Breast Cancer Patients

We’re pleased to announce Borcherding’s sponsorship of Pink Ribbon Girls, an organization that provides direct services, education and support to women with breast cancer to help ease life’s daily worries so they can concentrate on healing.

PRG’s motto, “No one travels this road alone,” is much more than lip service; in fact, we’re proud to be able to supply their courtesy vehicles, which allow volunteers to drive patients to doctor’s appointments.

Pink Ribbon Girls is a volunteer organization that seeks to balance the fear and uncertainty that breast cancer brings to individuals and families by providing direct services, education, and support. They provide patients and their families with services to ease the workload of daily life while providing access to peer support so they may be informed and comforted from wisdom of others who have traveled this road before them. www.pinkribbongirls.org

On September 24, Kings and Loveland high schools will be selling Pink Ribbon Girls t-shirts during a televised football game; the person who sells the most shirts will get to compete for $5,000 when they take a shot at kicking a football into a goal in the back of a Borcherding GMC truck! Pink Ribbon Girls also stands to win $5,000.