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2014 Cadillac CTS wins Motor Trend Car of the Year

November 11, 2013 By Kif Richmann

The 2014 Cadillac CTS has earned Motor Trend Car of the Year. The car is now a champion in the automotive world, but it didn’t happen by dominating only one category. With its lighter size, superior ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events

It’s Halloween 2013 at McGrath Auto!

October 31, 2013 By Kif Richmann

In the spirit of Halloween, we got dressed up in our best costumes. Roaming the floors of McGrath Auto, we found police officers, gypsies, cowgirls and cowboys, the Pope, pirates, Rosie the ... Read More

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Automotive Week in Review: Oct. 25th, 2013

October 25, 2013 By Kif Richmann

This week's Automotive Week in Review is full of forward movement. A major east coast port has reopened, and a delayed SUV is now heading to Cedar Rapids. See what German luxury brands are trading ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Chevy, Jeep, Kia, Toyota

Lexus IS 250 Fails “Recommended” Rating from Consumer Reports

October 22, 2013 By Kif Richmann

The Lexus IS 250 sedan, built by Toyota, has failed to win the highly regarded “Recommended” rating from Consumer Reports. The publication cited numerous reasons for the low rating, including ... Read More

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Automotive Week in Review: Oct. 18th, 2013

October 18, 2013 By Kif Richmann

It's back to school for this week's Automotive Week in Review. Subjects include European studies, global history and environmental issues.. For fun, we've even got a little 007, so put on your ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Chevy, Dodge, General Motors, GMC, Tesla, Toyota

2014 Toyota Corolla Recieves only “Marginal” Safety Rating in IIHS Test

October 17, 2013 By Kif Richmann

The Toyota Corolla, one of the most popular cars in Toyota’s lineup, has earned only a "Marginal" safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in their small overlap front ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Dodge, Toyota

Meet Heidi Short – Used Vehicle Reconditioning Manager at Pat McGrath Chevyland

October 16, 2013 By Brad Mackey

Cedar Rapids

Congratulations on being named the Spotlight Employee of the Week, Heidi Short! Enjoy some thoughts from Fixed Operations Director, Dave Hesli, regarding Heidi's contributions to McGrath Auto and read ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events, Our Family Tagged With: Pat McGrath Chevyland

Automotive Week in Review: Oct. 11th, 2013

October 11, 2013 By Kif Richmann

The automotive world was full of activity this week, highlighted by new ad campaigns from 2 major American automakers. Find out what luxury brand debuted their flagship SUV, and what brand received a ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Cadillac, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, Toyota

Meet Rick Miller – Sales Consultant at Pat McGrath Chevyland

October 10, 2013 By Brad Mackey

Rick Miller

Congratulations on being named the Spotlight Employee of the Week, Rick Miller! Enjoy some thoughts from Gavin McGrath regarding Rick's performance here at McGrath Auto and read an exclusive interview ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events, Our Family

Automotive Week in Review: Oct. 4th, 2013

October 4, 2013 By Kif Richmann

The federal government may be shutdown, but the automotive industry continues to roll along. This week was pretty exciting, with tanks and fires making it into the automotive news. Find out what ... Read More

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Cadillac, Chevy, Dodge, Kia, Tesla

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