Briggs Auto Lane will host a kick off party Wednesday, Mar. 10, for the Arthritis Foundation’s Arthritis Walk. Stop by the Briggs Nissan building at 2500 Auto Lane, Manhattan, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for door prizes, refreshments and to sign up for the annual Arthritis Walk.
BriggsAuto.com is giving one lucky Facebook fan two tickets to watch the NHRA Summer Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka from the BriggsAuto.com suite directly above the starting line. Enjoy the AC and the best view in the house! Drawing will be held Friday, May 14, at noon. The races run May 21-23.
BriggsAuto.com is proud to be the official auto provider of Heartland Park Topeka!
Contest Rules: Must be 18 or older and resident of Kansas. Employees of Briggs Automotive Group and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. No purchase necessary. Drawing will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, May 14. To enter, become a fan of BriggsAuto.com on Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/briggsautofans.
Congratulations to Jamie Lopez of Lawrence, KS! He won two tickets to the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, just for becoming a fan of BriggsAuto.com on Facebook! Good luck to all the Big 12 basketball teams, especially our Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks! Briggs is proud to be in northeast Kansas where basketball is a big sport!
Thanks to everyone who donated supplies for Haiti in January and February! Briggs Auto teamed up with community businesses to help collect supplies for Haiti after it was struck with a devastating earthquake. Hundreds of Manhattan community members brought non-perishable food and medical supplies to six business drop-off points to be shipped to the Double Harvest hospital outside Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Double Harvest is a non-profit organization established in 1981. The organizatino has a medical center, schooling, water wells, on-site farming and other skill training for the Haitian people. The Manhattan Surgical Team frequently travels to Haiti and carries out medical-surgical missions.
Double Harvest operating rooms have changed the lives of many hundreds of Haitian people. Double Harvest receives support from local hospitals such as Mercy Regional Health Center and Manhattan Surgical Hospital, pharmaceutical companies and businesses. Double Harvest fortunately escaped most damage from the earthquake but they have been depleted of their medical supplies.
To learn more about Double Harvest or to make a monetary donation visit: www.doubleharvest.org.
Thanks to the other business partners who helped with the drive: Orscheln’s Farm and Home, Waters True Value, Sherwin Williams, Ray’s Apple Market and Manhattan Town Center.
It’s been a rough winter for much of northeast Kansas. Cold temperatures and moisture accumulation have taken their toll on our roads, leaving behind pesky potholes. They’re not just a jarring nuisance, but also a danger for motorists and a hazard to our vehicles.
The formation of potholes is exacerbated by low temperatures, as water expands when it freezes to form ice, and puts greater stress on an already cracked pavement or road.
Potholes can damage vehicle suspension components and result in costly repairs. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Read more »
The recent news of recalls in the auto industry brings automotive safety to the forefront of our minds. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,000 deaths occur each year in automobile accidents. In fact, the NTHSA cites traffic crashes as the primary cause of debilitating injuries in the United States and the No. 1 killer of Americans under age 34.
In addition to staggering emotional costs, the annual economic loss to society because of these crashes, in terms of worker productivity, medical costs, insurance costs, etc., is estimated at more than $150 billion. Clearly, there is a need for dramatic improvement in motor vehicle safety. Getting unsafe vehicles off the road is integral to improving safety and saving lives.
The NHTSA issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles that have safety-related defects or do not meet Federal safety standards. Since 1966, more than 390 million cars, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds, as well as 46 million tires, 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment, and 42 million child safety seats have been recalled to correct safety defects.
Manufacturers voluntarily initiate many of these recalls, while others are either influenced by NHTSA investigations or ordered by NHTSA via the courts. If a safety defect is discovered, the manufacturer must notify NHTSA, as well as vehicle or equipment owners, dealers, and distributors. The manufacturer is then required to remedy the problem at no charge to the owner.
To find out whether your automobile is subject to current recalls, Search for Recalls at the NHTSA website.
You could win two tickets to the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament at the Sprint Center in Kansas City March 10-13, 2010. To enter, just become a fan of BriggsAuto.com on Facebook.
Winner will be drawn Friday, Mar. 5, at 12 p.m. and announced via Facebook.
No purchase necessary. Must be 18 or older to be eligible. Employees and immediate family members of employees of Briggs Auto Group are not eligible to win. Winner will be drawn Friday, Mar. 5, at 12 p.m. and announced via Facebook.
Join us as we celebrate the fun-loving off-road lifestyle and raise money for breast cancer research.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Briggs Auto Lane to Randolph ORV area
Fun activities for all models of off-road vehicles and skill levels If you enjoy cruising down the road with all four tires safely on the ground, our road rally is right up your alley. Or if you like the thrill of maneuvering your way out of a sticky situation on the trails, you’ll love our free time for four-wheel-drive off-roading. No matter what kind of off-road vehicle you drive or what your skill level and preferences, Briggs Jamboree is a fun day for everyone — and all for a great cause! Read more »
Briggs Super Center is giving back to the community, and you can help. During the month of October, for every car sold Briggs Super Center will donate $25 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manhattan and Junction City.
We invite you to partner with us and donate needed items like hand sanitizer, paper towels, tissues, hula hoops, jump ropes and more. Bring your donations to Briggs Super Center, 4810 Skyway Dr., next to the Manhattan airport. Every time you bring a donation, you will be registered to win a carpet cleaning from Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning and a house cleaning compliments of Merry Maids.
Whether you’re a K-State fan or a Green Bay Packers fan, you know his name: Jordy Nelson. Now, meet K-State’s own hometown hero in person Saturday, Oct. 10, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Briggs Auto Lane.
As a K-State Wildcat, Nelson was a consensus All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist. A walk-on in 2003, he shattered K-State and Big 12 conference reception records. Now entering his second year as a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, Nelson has tallied 470 yards, 40 receptions and 3 touchdowns.
Nelson will be available for autographs and pictures. Wildcats and Cheeseheads also will enjoy cheese and pepperoni sticks from K-State’s Call Hall Dairy Bar. Nelson’s appearance is sponsored by Briggs Auto Lane, a participating KansasStateCars.com dealer and the area’s leading supporter of community activities.
Dean Garcia, Briggs Commercial Manager, hands the keys to a 2009 Pontiac G3 to Ronald Lemon of Manhattan. Lemon was one of 38 finalists and drew the winning key to start the car.
Ronald M. Lemon of Manhattan held the winning key to a Pontiac G3 from Briggs Auto Lane and Hy-Vee of Manhattan.
Lemon was one of 38 finalists announced daily on air during the morning shows on 1420 AM, Q103.5 FM and Big Hits 97.5 FM. Entries were submitted at the new Hy-Vee location at 601 3rd Place in Manhattan.
Each contestant selected a key at random. Lemon was the thirty-third finalist to make an attempt to start the car with their key.
Lemon said he plans to give the car to his daughter.
Mitch Boller, Briggs Auto Lane used car sales manager, wears a special pink visor in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BriggsAuto.com will raise funds for breast cancer research at the 19th annual Briggs Jamboree on Oct. 18. View more information about the event.
Thanks to the 300 fans who came out on Saturday, Oct.10, to meet Jordy Nelson, wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers and K-State alumnus. Nelson signed autographs for Packers and Wildcat fans at the Briggs Auto Lane store in Manhattan.
Ret. Sgt. Maj. Dick Young and his wife, Betsy, pose for a picture with former Wildcat Jordy Nelson. Young is the Director of Military Affairs for Briggs Auto Group, a former resident of Wisconsin, and a huge Green Bay Packers fan.
Accidents happen. Fortunately, you can reduce the stress of dealing with collision repair after an accident with Briggs CarStar. Count on us for quality collision repair in our state-of-the-art body shop. Visit us at 4810 Skyway Drive in Manhattan, next to the Manhattan Airport.
Choose from over 400 used cars, including tons of 1-owner vehicles at the 1-Owner Used Car Clearance at Briggs Auto Lane in Manhattan.
Bring your trade-in, as all trades will be accepted. We’ll guarantee $2,500 on every trade-in and have a wide variety of pre-owned vehicles from $199 per mo. Plus get a free CARFAX report on your current car.
All 1-owner vehicles are clearly marked with the CARFAX 1-Owner sticker and your free CARFAX report is available on every vehicle. Enjoy free hotdogs, chips and a drink on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The sale runs Oct. 15-17 at Briggs Auto Lane, 2312 Stagg Hill Rd., in Manhattan. For more information call (785) 565-5526.
Surprise your little ghosts and goblins with these tasty treats. Granny Smith apples are dunked in a rich caramel coating and then rolled in marshmallows and pecans for a rocky road taste. A dark chocolate drizzle finishes them off.
Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan.
Combine the miniature marshmallows and pecans on a dinner plate. Roll the apples in the mixture to coat. Place on the aluminum foil and chill. 4. Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the apples and return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
A group of Briggs Jamboree participants pose next to their Jeep, which they decorated in honor of the event's cause, breast cancer awareness.
Drivers on Highway 77 the morning of Sunday, Oct. 18, were met with an impressive convoy of off-road vehicles headed for the Randolph, Kan., off-road vehicle area.
Nearly 70 off-road vehicles participated in the 19th annual Briggs Jamboree for breast cancer awareness. Together, we raised more than $3,700 for breast cancer research at the Terry C. Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University.
The day began with registration and breakfast from Wamego’s Friendship House bakery, followed by opening ceremonies. Breast cancer survivor Kim Johnson, wife of Briggs CFO Boyd Johnson, gave remarks on the importance of research to battle this devastating disease. Briggs sales professional Rick Ebert emceed the day’s events.
Briggs Auto owner Russ Briggs shows off his Jeep after getting partially stuck in a big mud hole during the 19th annual Briggs Jamboree event on Oct. 18.
Some participants chose the road rally, which gave drivers clues to guide them through a scenic drive through the changing fall colors of the Flint Hills. Other drivers broke into groups of varying skill levels on guided off-road trails in the Randolph ORV area. Due to recent rains, muddy terrain and deep puddles presented additional obstacles for off-roaders to enjoy.
Raffle winner
Traeger Pig Grill – Roger Wohler
Awards
Ugliest – Harry Belman
Most Modified – Denny Stassen
Best Looking – Tom Holthaus
Farthest Traveled – Performance Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep of Lincoln, Neb.
Briggs Auto is proud to announce our new partnership with Maximus Fitness and Wellness. When you purchase a vehicle from a Briggs location in Topeka or Lawrence, we’ll give you a free one-year membership to these high-tech fitness centers in northeast Kansas.
Maximus has four locations in Topeka, one in Lawrence and one in Leavenworth. Each facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and offers group fitness, personal training and a kids’ club. Maximus Fitness and Wellness centers also provide membership with personalized workout and meal plans, as well as access to supplements and nutritional shakes and smoothies.
When you purchase your vehicle, just tell your salesperson you’d like to take advantage of our free Maximus membership. We’ll provide you with a certificate to redeem within 30 days of your purchase for a free one-year individual membership, giving you access to six convenient locations.
To receive this offer, you must purchase your vehicle at one of the following participating locations.
Briggs Dodge, 3001 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka
Briggs Kia, 3411 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka
Briggs Nissan-Subaru, 2300 W. 29th Terrace, Lawrence
To learn more about the award-winning 2010 Subaru Outbook visit Briggs Nissan-Subaru at 2300 NW 29th Terrace in Lawrence or call (785) 856-8889. Check out our selection at BriggsAuto.com.
MOTOR TREND announced Oct. 15 the Subaru Outback has been named MOTOR TREND’s 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year®. For the first time ever, an automaker has won the coveted sport/utility award two years in a row. Subaru’s new fourth generation Outback, up against a number of heralded contenders, scored a decisive 10-1 victory in editors’ final voting with convincing on-road and off-road handling as well as innovations in utility that MOTOR TREND believes will raise the bar for the category. Read more »
For some, we’ve had a sneak preview of winter. There’s no doubt it’s on its way. Before more chilly air and wintery driving conditions become the norm, make sure your vehicle is prepared.
Check out specials at Briggs Service Centers in northeast Kansas to help get your vehicle ready for Jack Frost.
Winter Auto Maintenance Winter doesn’t just bring extra driving hazards, but the change in weather can also take its toll on your car’s systems. Freezing temperaturess, salted roads and wintery precipitation can damage your vehicle without proper maintenance. Read more »
Join us Monday, Dec. 7 as 94.5 Country announces the 2010 Affiliated Foods Country Stampede artist line-up live at Briggs Auto, proud sponsor of Country Stampede. You could win free VIP tickets, a spot in the Cash Cube and more!
Plus, drive away in a new or pre-owned vehicle for just $94.50 down* and get two free single-day tickets to Stampede with your auto purchase!
Announcements will be made live on the air on 94.5 Country:
Briggs Dodge, 3001 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka
Live broadcast by 94.5 Country during the Walker/Daniels Morning Show from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7
Briggs Nissan, 2500 Auto Lane, Manhattan
Live broadcast by 94.5 Country during the Afternoon Drive with Keith Montgomery from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7
Stop by for free food and to register to win a chance in the Capitol Federal Cash Cube or exciting prizes from BriggsAuto.com.
The first U.S.-built Kia vehicle , a white 2011 MY Sorento CUV, rolled off the production line Nov. 16 at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), officially opening the first U.S. Kia Motors plant. KMMG is expected to produce 300,000 vehicles at full capacity and employ 2,500 people, with on-site and nearby suppliers creating 7,500 additional jobs in the region. Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving to all! We wish everyone safe travels and a happy holiday with family and friends.
All Briggs dealerships and service centers will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, to allow our employees to spend time with their families. We will be open for our regular hours on Friday, Nov. 27.
The Briggs family in Manhattan celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 25, with an employee lunch in the Briggs Nissan Service Drive.
BriggsAuto.com is proud to be your local Subaru dealer. Visit us in Lawrence at 2300 W. 29th Terrace or call (785) 856-8889.
CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Subaru of America, Inc. announced Nov. 25 that it has been recognized as the only manufacturer with a TOP SAFETY PICK winner in every vehicle class in which it competes by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
“We are extremely pleased to be the only manufacturer with a TOP SAFETY PICK winner in every vehicle class in which we compete. This is an outstanding success and a tribute to the engineering that goes into Subaru products,” said Tom Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. “To have this recognition by the IIHS reinforces to our customers that we maintain the highest standards when producing vehicles that are safe, durable, reliable as well as fun-to-drive.” Read more »
The 2010 Dodge Avenger with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) has been named a 2009 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
When it comes to safety and security, the 2010 Dodge Avenger employs a two-fold approach: passive features, including pre-tensioning seat belt retractors and supplemental side-curtain air bags, are combined with accident-avoidance features, including responsive steering, braking, handling and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
“A vehicle that earns the Top Safety Pick designation provides the best overall protection in the three most common kinds of crashes,” said Adrian Lund, President – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “Top-level crash-test performance plus electronic stability control to help keep drivers out of crashes are the tough criteria needed to earn this award.” Read more »
Briggs sales professional Ben Brunson chats on air with the crew of Walker/Daniels in the Morning on 94.5 Country.
BriggsAuto.com is proud to be a main sponsor of 2010 Country Stampede. Artists scheduled to perform on the main stage were announced Dec. 7 during the 94.5 Country Walker/Daniels Morning Show live from Briggs Dodge in Topeka. We’re excited about this year’s lineup! Read more »
Lois Colvin of Topeka cleans the sleet off of her car after work on Tuesday. Photo by ANN WILLIAMSON/THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL.
Winter driving conditions are tough on motorists and vehicles. To help drivers make it through cold conditions, check out these tips from TheAutoChannel.com and AAA.
Charge! - Cold weather is tough on batteries. At zero degrees Fahrenheit, a car’s battery loses about 60 percent of its strength. At a mild 32 degrees Fahrenheit, a battery is 35 percent weaker. Keeping battery terminals clean helps, but a load test performed by a qualified automotive technician will help determine whether a car’s battery is strong enough for winter starts. Read more »
Despite the effects of the Great Recession on personal-use truck sales, there is still demand for pickups ready to do hard work. The heavy-duty truck market has gotten smaller, but the guys who buy those pickups are fiercely loyal to the segment-they need the extreme capability these hard-working haulers provide. Some may wonder why anyone would own a truck that can tow nearly 20,000 pounds, but for a lot of people in construction, those who transport vehicles or goods, and those with ranches, this is just a part of everyday life. Read more »
BriggsAuto.com is proud to offer our annual Tab for the Cab service in Manhattan, Topeka and Lawrence. On New Year’s Eve, call (866) 300-2727 or text TAB4CAB to 38714 and we’ll call you a cab and pick up the tab.
Hours
Service available from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Dec. 31, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 only
Areas Served
Junction City (within city limits)
Manhattan (10-mile radius)
Topeka (within city limits)
Lawrence (within city limits)
Call (866) 300-2727 or text TAB4CAB to 38714
Thanks to Coach Robert Gonzalez and the Manhattan High School wrestling team for staffing the Tab for the Cab call center.
Happy New Year! For your safety and others, please don’t drink and drive.
This pretty punch makes for a quick and easy refreshment for all your holiday parties. Try it with ginger ale, as called for, or substitute champagne for an adult beverage.
Ingredients
1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled
1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 liters ginger ale
1 apple
Directions
In a large punch bowl, combine apple juice, cranberry juice concentrate and orange juice. Stir until dissolved, then slowly pour in the ginger ale.
Thinly slice the apple vertically, forming whole apple slices. Float apple slices on top of punch.
BriggsAuto.com is proud to be a main sponsor of 2010 Country Stampede. We’re excited about this year’s lineup, especially since we had the privilege of hosting 94.5 Country’s live on-air announcement of the artists at Briggs Dodge and Briggs Nissan Monday, Dec. 7. Read more »
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
Briggs Kia has been selected for the 2009 Best of Topeka Award in the Automobile Dealers category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
Briggs Auto Group in Topeka and Lawrence is seeking management trainees. We are out to be the best and are looking for quality professionals to join our staff. Read more »
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the world is rushing to help survivors. In the tradition of caring for our community, BriggsAuto.com is pleased to announce that our stores will serve as collection centers for supplies to help the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the quake.
Supplies will benefit the Double Harvest, a non-profit organization established in 1981 outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Double Harvest has a medical center, schooling, water wells, on-site farming and other skill training for the Haitian people. The Manhattan Surgical Team frequently travels to Haiti and carries out medical-surgical missions. Double Harvest operating rooms have changed the lives of many hundreds of Haitian people.
Double Harvest receives support from local hospitals such as Mercy Regional Health Center and Manhattan Surgical Hospital, pharmaceutical companies and businesses. Double Harvest fortunately escaped most damage from the earthquake but they have been depleted of their medical supplies. To learn more about Double Harvest or to make a monetary donation visit: www.doubleharvest.org
Drop off your supplies before Feb. 20. Supplies will be shipped to Haiti at the end of February when ports and airtraffic are expected to resume.
Needed supplies
New or gently used linens (bed sheets, bath towels, wash rags)
Bags of rice and beans
Pasta of any sort
Ramen noodles
Powdered milk
Buckets of any sort
Used pots/pans
Any old tools
Flashlights
Shovels
Candles and matches
Old kerosene lamps or lamp oil
Bars of soap
Shampoo
Liquid soap
Any used empty sport water bottles (There is no running water, they carry it in from wells and ditches)
Note: Please, no canned goods or bandaids. Their wounds are far greater than a bandaid and they have no can openers.
Please drop off your donation at Briggs Auto Lane, 2312 Stagg Hill Rd., Manhattan, before Feb. 20. Ask a sales professional to help load your items in the box truck.
Thank you for your support! To learn more about the hospital, visit www.doubleharvest.org.
Valentine’s may be over, but it’s never out of season to show your love with sweets for your sweet!
Ingredients
1 pint fresh strawberries
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
18 ladyfingers
1/3 cup chilled espresso
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
Cut off the tops of the strawberries and slice the berries. Reserve 2 large whole berries for garnish.
In a blender, place 2 cups of strawberries and 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar; blend to puree and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and liqueur; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until thickened.
Place 6 ladyfingers on a serving plate and brush each with approximately 1 teaspoon cold espresso coffee. Spread or pipe out 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the ladyfingers, and layer with half of the sliced strawberries.
Repeat with the next 6 ladyfingers, espresso, remaining cheese mixture, and sliced strawberries; top with remaining 6 ladyfingers.
In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar; beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until just whipped, approximately 1 minute. Spread cream evenly over top layer of ladyfingers.
Dust cocoa over whipped cream, and garnish with 2 reserved strawberries. Pour strawberry puree onto two serving plates. Cut tiramisu in half, and place onto puree.