8 Cool Features On The All-New Ford F-150

8 Cool Features On The All-New Ford F-150

Available in Fall this year, the all-new Ford F-150 is a complete redesign of the exterior and interior.

All-new F-150 Limited in Smoked Quartz Tinted Clearcoat. New exterior design has a bolder and even tougher look, while an all-new interior provides more comfort, technology and functionality for truck customers, along with enhanced materials, new color choices and more storage.

We sum up 8 cool features on the all-new Ford F-150 at a quick glance. Check them out and let us know what you think of these features. Which ones are useful for you?

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What’s Coming for the Next UConnect Update

What’s Coming for the Next UConnect Update

Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM’s infotainment system called UConnect is no stranger to winning awards such as ‘Infotainment of the Year’ from Digital Trends. Factors that make UConnect a great system is its user-friendliness for all abilities to use regardless of age or tech-savviness. How can the future be improved for a great system? What’s coming for the next UConnect Update and will it hold up to its reputation?

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Staff Spotlight: Travis Erickson

Staff Spotlight: Travis Erickson

Travis Erickson is a sales consultant at Volkswagen in Casper.

We interviewed Travis with a few Q&A’s to get to know him a little better.

Where you born and raised?

“Born and raised in Casper, Wyoming.”

How long have you worked in the automotive industry?

“I worked in the motorcycle trade for 2 years and now I’ve been in the car trade for 7 months.”

Sales Consultant Travis Erickson Volkswagen Casper WY
Travis Erickson, Casper, WY.

How would you describe your day job to a child?

“I consult with your parents to find the perfect vehicle for them to be able to take you to school, vacations, sports etc .”

What is your favorite part of the job?

“Seeing people who never thought they could afford a new car get approved and sent home in their dream car.”

Describe your biggest achievement?

“Becoming an NCO in the United States Army.”

Growing up as a child, what did you want your career to be?

“Walmart greeter.”

When you aren’t working, what are you doing?

“Working out, fishing, hiking and just being outside.”

Tell us about your favorite kind of music?

“Rock, county, rap, a little of everything.”

How about a favorite food?

“Prime rib”

What about a favorite color?

“Red”

Tell us your favorite movie line?

“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” from the Shawshank Redemption.

Given the chance, who would like to be for a day?

“Mike Tyson or Joe Rogan.”

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

“Competing in the German Army proficiency competition which lasted a week, or the All Army Combatives Tournament.”

What was your first car?

“My first brand new car was a Ford Escape”

If you’d like to contact Travis, you can email him or call him at (307) 202-8114

Staff Spotlight: Brandon Phifer VW Senior Master Technician

Staff Spotlight: Brandon Phifer VW Senior Master Technician

Fremont Motor VW would like to welcome Brandon Phifer to the crew. Brandon Phifer is a senior master Volkswagen technician at Volkswagen in Casper.

We interviewed Brandon with a few Q&A’s to get to know him a little better.

Where you born and raised?

“I was born and raised in a small town on the northeastern plains of Colorado called Yuma.”

How long have you worked in the automotive industry?

“I’ve worked in the industry for almost 19 years.”

Brandon Phifer

How would you describe your day job to a child?

“That I diagnose and repair customers cars.”

What is your favorite part of the job?

“Fixing the cars and knowing the customers are happy when they get their car back”

Describe your biggest achievement?

“Getting married and started a family.”

Growing up as a child, what did you want your career to be?

“When I was a child, I wanted to be an NFL or NBA player.”

When you aren’t working, what are you doing?

“Spending time with my family and friends or working on the house.”

 VW Senior Master Technician Brandon Phifer

Tell us about your favorite kind of music?

“Christian and Country.”

How about a favorite food?

“BBQ and pizza.”

What about a favorite color?

“Blue.”

Tell us your favorite movie line?

“”You can’t handle the truth!” from A Few Good Men.””

What was your first car?

“My first car was a 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury (I still have it!)”

Brandon Phifer’s first car that he still has today, a Plymouth Sport Fury.

If money was no object, what vehicle would you own?

“A Bugatti Chiron or 1970 Hemi Cuda Convertible.”

Welcome to the crew Brandon!

Staff Spotlight: Sydnie LaRue

Staff Spotlight: Sydnie LaRue

Although Sydnie was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, she was raised in Casper, Wyoming. Sydnie LaRue is a sales consultant at Fremont Motor Volkswagen in Casper.

We interviewed Sydnie with a few Q&A’s to get to know her a little better.

Sydnie LaRue Sales Consultant VW Casper

How would you describe your day job to a child?

“I get to help grown ups buy new toys.”

What is your favorite part of the job?

“My favorite part of the job is seeing customers so happy.”

Describe your biggest achievement?

“My biggest was being accepted into the Miss Wyoming pageant two years in a row.”

Growing up as a child, what did you want your career to be?

“When I was a child, I wanted to be a veterinary technician.”

When you aren’t working, what are you doing?

“I’m usually out walking my dog when I’m not working, or hanging out at home.”

Tell us about your favorite kind of music?

“I am fan of rock music, from modern to classic.”

Rock Music

How about a favorite food?

“My favorite food is definitely lasagna.”

What about a favorite color?

“Favorite color is black and baby pink.”

Tell us your favorite movie line?

“Here’s your sign.”

Given the chance, who would you like to be for the day?

“CEO of large corporation and learn everything I can about the business and then develop a better way to do it.”

What’s the craziest thing you have ever done?

“I am such a boring person! The craziest thing I’ve ever done was skip class in high school.”

What was your first car?

“My first car was a blue 1989 Toyota Camry. I absolutely loved that car. It ran even after the engine should have stopped working.”

If money was no object, what vehicle would you own?

“If money was no object, I would probably own a 1967 blacked out Chevy Impala or an Aston Martin.”

1967 Chevrolet Impala. Sicnag / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)

If you’d like to get in touch, Sydnie LaRue can help you with your next new or used car purchase at Fremont VW Casper. You can email her or give her a call on 307 202-8114.