The Tindol Ford Team has been delivering face masks to members in our local community on behalf of Ford Motor Company's #FinishStrong initiative. Over 1M million masks have been donated to North Carolina and Ford's goal is to donate 120,000,000 masks across the country!
The Toys For Tots program was founded in 1947 by The United States Marine Corps Reserves to collect toys for less fortunate children in the local community each year at Christmas time. With the generosity of our customers and team members, Tindol Ford Subaru ROUSH helps to collect hundreds of new toys for the program annually, and every second Saturday of December we also host a Toys For Tots Mustang Run. Cruisers show up early, donate toys, then participate in a police escorted cruise throughout Gaston County to raise awareness for the event.
On December 9th, 2020 Tindol Ford & Subaru honored local first responders from the Gastonia Police Department, Gastonia Fire Department, Gaston County EMS, Gaston County Sheriff's Office and Gaston County Police. After our ceremony, Chick-fil-A Franklin Square provided 500 lunches for local first responders. The Tindol team handed out bagged lunches to first responders as they drove through the dealership parking lot. The North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association handed out Hometown Heroes shirts and magnets to show their support. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event happen. With your help, we were able to show our appreciation for the first responders that keep our community safe.
Like most things, the 28th Annual Cruise In at Tindol was quite a bit different in 2020. Instead of a Cruise In, the event was changed to a Cruise Thru. Drivers lined up at Tindol Ford early Saturday morning, then pulled out for a cruise down Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia, then on to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Like previous years, proceeds from the event were used to benefit the local Boy Scouts. The event also included Tindol Subaru's Annual Pet Adoption, which is a part of our Subaru Loves Pets Month efforts to help local shelters and pets in need. At least 37 pets were adopted, making this the most successful event ever! The Tindol Team appreciates the support of our community and customers which allows us to raise funds for local youth organizations and help local pets find a loving home. Thank You!
On May 7th, 2020, Tindol Ford Subaru ROUSH took on the look of a drive thru restaurant, feeding Chick-fil-A lunch to 400 first responders in Gaston County. Fire trucks, police cruisers and EMS lined up outside the dealership for a free chicken sandwich, chips and dessert provided by the restaurant, Tindol and Harris Teeter and Food Lion. Natalie Tindol and others kept a quick pace in getting the emergency vehicles in and out of the parking lot. The event was held to thank those essential workers on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. We are thankful for all our local hometown heroes and appreciate their dedication and commitment to our community.
The Warlick Family YMCA has a huge impact on the Gaston County community. The annual Pledge 2 Plunge event raises money and awareness for YMCA programs. As one of 17 teams that participated in the event in March, 2020, Team Tindol raised over $2,000 to support the YMCA. The money is used to provide a safe place for kids to come after school, to provide a summer camp experience for kids in the community, to help fund the Safety Around Water program that teaches life-saving water skills, and to support the LiveStrong at the Y cancer wellness program that helps cancer survivors find support and wellness free of charge. Tindol Ford is fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful community and appreciates the impact the YMCA has on our local youth and community members.
(New York, NY, February 15, 2020) – The nomination of Natalie Tindol, dealer principal at Tindol Ford Subaru ROUSH in Gastonia, North Carolina, was named one of four regional finalist for the 2020 TIME Dealer of the Year award today. Tindol is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country that was recognized at the 103rd annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas on February 15, 2020. The announcement of this year’s annual award was made by Susanna Schrobsdorff, Executive Editor, TIME, and Doug Timmerman, president of Auto Finance for Ally Financial. The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors. Recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to community service. Tindol, 54, was chosen to represent the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association in the national competition – one of only 49 auto dealers nominated for the 51st annual award from more than 16,000 nationwide. “Growing up in the car business created a sense of appreciation of the hard work, integrity and dedication that my father, Earl Tindol, demonstrated daily,” nominee Tindol said. “And by watching his efforts in the community, I learned the value of making a difference in the lives of others.” Tindol did not plan to enter family business, which was founded in 1974 when her father acquired the Ford dealership in Gastonia. After earning her BA in recreation administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987, she headed to Florida to work in a resort with the goal of becoming a cruise director. “I worked in the dealership to earn some extra money and soon realized that the car industry was much more than just cars,” she said. “Instead, it was helping the people that bought the cars as well as the employees that worked hard at the store to make that happen. It was about making a difference in other people’s lives.” For the next eight years, Tindol experienced every position and every department in the dealership. She was promoted to general manager in 1995 and, when her father retired in 2002, she took over the business. “I bought the store and never looked back,” she said. “With the help of countless people, my dreams have come true, as I am the cruise director of our store. I have fun helping our community, and I try every day to do things that make a positive difference for others.” Tindol is active in both her state and local dealership associations, having served as chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer of the Greater Charlotte Automobile Dealers Association, as well as chair of the group’s annual Charlotte International Auto Show from 2011 to 2013. “The proceeds from this event allow us to deliver more than $300,000 each year to nonprofits in our area, including the YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, food pantries, shelters and many others,” she said. “These funds make a huge difference in the lives of countless Carolinians.” Also, Tindol was one of the founders of the North Carolina Hometown Heroes program, created by the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association, which honors first responders and members of the military. “We have hosted several events and dedicated an entire wall in our showroom for these heroes to sign their names in honor of their service to others,” she said. A member of the Gaston County Education Foundation since 2000, Tindol is proud of the group’s support of teachers. “We fund more than $50,000 in teacher grants each year,” she said. “The difference that this funding will make in the generations ahead may create the largest impact of all.” Tindol has served on the board of the Gaston County YMCA since 2014, where she is also a group fitness instructor. She was troop leader for the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council for more than 13 years and even brought members of her troop to Costa Rica to deliver school supplies and improve schools thanks to a grant from the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association. For her community involvement, Tindol has won numerous awards but was most proud to be named a Salute to Dealers honoree by the Ford Motor Company in 2017. This prestigious award recognizes dealers that utilize their resources and time to help those in need. “To be one of only six honorees from across the globe is extremely humbling,” she said. “Through it all, the gratitude I have for my father in allowing me the opportunity to lead our dealership and employees, is the foundation for all that we have done in the community.” Dealers are nominated by the executives of state and metro dealer associations around the country. The award is sponsored by TIME in association with Ally Financial, and in cooperation with NADA. A panel of faculty members from the Tauber Institute for Global Operations at the University of Michigan will select one finalist from each of the four NADA regions and one national Dealer of the Year. Three finalists will receive an additional $5,000 for their favorite charities and the winner will receive an additional $10,000 to give to charity. In its ninth year as exclusive sponsor, Ally will recognize dealer nominees and their community efforts by contributing $1,000 to each nominee’s 501(c)3 charity of choice. Nominees will also be recognized on AllyDealerHeroes.com. “The award applauds the incredible effort each of these dealers put into their businesses and their communities,” said Doug Timmerman, President of Auto Finance at Ally. “They are influential business leaders and admired ambassadors for worthy causes. It’s an honor for Ally to recognize their generosity and impact in cities and towns across America.” Tindol was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by Robert Glaser, president of the North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association. She and her husband, John Davis, have four children. About TIME USA LLC TIME is a global multimedia brand that reaches a combined audience of more than 100 million around the world. A trusted destination for reporting and insight on the people, places and issues that matter, TIME captures the events that shape our lives. TIME’s major franchises include the TIME 100 Most Influential People, Person of the Year, Firsts, Best Inventions, Genius Companies, World’s Greatest Places, and more. With 45 million digital visitors each month and 40 million social followers, TIME is one of the most trusted and recognized sources of news and information in the world. About Ally Financial Inc. Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading digital financial-services company with $181.5 billion in assets as of September 30, 2019. As a customer-centric company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions, we are relentlessly focused on "Doing It Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. We are one of the largest full-service automotive-finance operations in the country and offer a wide range of financial services and insurance products to automotive dealerships and consumers. Our award-winning online bank (Ally Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender) offers mortgage-lending services and a variety of deposit and other banking products, including savings, money-market, and checking accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Additionally,we offer securities-brokerage and investment-advisory services through Ally Invest. Our robust corporate finance business offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies. For more information and disclosures about Ally, visit https://www.ally.com/#disclosures. About the NADA Show The annual NADA Show brings together more than 20,000 franchised dealers and their employees, industry leaders, manufacturers and exhibitors to learn about the latest auto industry tools, trends, products and technologies.
The holidays are a time for gathering with family and exciting trips. Your local Ford ROUSH dealer wants to make sure you get to these places with enjoyment and safety. With a wide inventory of Ford models, we have plenty of options to best fit what you are looking for when making their next holiday trip around town or for a getaway. Our professional team at Tindol Ford ROUSH has compiled a list of the best Ford models for your holiday travel plans. Ford Expedition When it comes to bringing everyone in the family along with a trip, the Ford Expedition delivers with spacious seating for eight people. This SUV model gives your family the chance to bring one vehicle and all your cargo to your holiday destination. Your local Ford dealer wants to show you how the new Expedition furnishes best-in-class second- and third-row seating so you can stretch your legs out for those long getaway drives. The Ford Expedition offers outstanding versatility with up to 121.5 cu.ft. in different seating configurations. Ford Explorer The newly redesigned Ford Explorer optimizes your capabilities. The available 3.0L EcoBoost engine brings 365 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque for outstanding performance. The new Ford Explorer seats up to seven people with enough space to carry all your essentials. The Cargo Management System provides extra storage pockets on the sides and under the floor. The Ford Explorer can become your home away from home with the innovative tools you need for a smooth adventure. This SUV model benefits from having an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot for your electronic devices. Ford Escape The Ford Escape comes completely redesigned with outstanding fuel efficiency and prime capabilities. The 1.5L EcoBoost® turbocharged engine will give you 27 MPH in the city and 33 MPG on the highway. The Ford Escape truly puts your life in motion with seating for five in the spacious cabin. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, second-row sliding seats with a 60/40 split-fold-down, the 10-speaker B&O™ Sound System from Bang & Olufsen, and Panoramic Vista Roof® all come new to the Ford Escape. The SUV model also offers five selectable drive modes for a customized journey. Each of the five driving modes are Normal, Slippery, Sport, Eco, and Deep Snow/Sand. Ford Fusion With spacious seating for five, the Ford Fusion makes plenty of room for your essentials for your holiday getaway with 16 cu.ft. of trunk space. The latest Ford entertainment technology gives you a home experience for your journey. The holiday season can bring severe weather and bad road conditions, but the new Ford Fusion offers peace of mind with key driving assists. The intelligent all-wheel-drive sensors will balance the torque between your front and rear wheel for increased handling and maximum traction. The Electic Power-Assisted Steering performs outstanding at high and low speeds. The system also can help your driving when crowned road surfaces and crosswinds are detected. Ford F-150 Give your family a holiday trip through the hills and woods with America’s most beloved truck for the last 40 years, the Ford F-150. While known for being the perfect truck for the job site, the F-150 offers outstanding comforts and amenities for a family holiday trip. The new F-150 comes with seating for six. The FordPass Connect™ with Wi-Fi hot spot is a great tool for an entertaining ride. The innovative Ford Co-Pilot360™ driver-assist system comes standard on all Ford models to help you navigate through winter weather conditions. It includes BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System, a rearview camera, and Pre-Collision Assist With Automatic Emergency Braking. Come in for a visit at Tindol Ford ROUSH and our expert staff can give you the keys to test drive one of these amazing Ford models that can become part of your next holiday adventure, along with showing you the rest of the vehicles we have in stock. Celebrate the holidays in style!
October is breast cancer awareness month. We wanted to share with you a very special Mustang that sits on our showroom floor. This 2012, Shadow Black, Mustang (Gwinnivere) started out as a birthday present from Les Dutcher to his wife Michelle. Michelle has been an advocate of cancer so she decided to add a set of pink stripes to her new Mustang. Tragic news strikes and Michelle found out she has breast cancer. With her now being a patient and an advocate, Michelle and Les began showing their Mustang at local car shows. Thankfully, she won her battle with breast cancer but their journey has only just begun. Their 2012 Mustang would then become dedicated to everyone who has been affected by cancer. After a few signatures were added to the exterior of the Mustang and a fresh new set of pink wheels, Gwinnivere as we now know was born. After years on the road, traveling across the country to spread cancer awareness and hope to those affected, it was time to trade her in. Les and Michelle took Gwinnivere to Tindol ROUSH Performance to get a new 2015 ROUSH RS. The team at Tindol decided to carry on the tradition Les and Michelle had started just a few short years ago. They are honored to continue spreading hope and relief to thousands of individuals who have been touched by cancer's devastating grasp. We invite you to visit the Tindol Ford showroom in Gastonia, NC to see Gwinnivere and read the words of hope covereing every inch of this inspirational Ford Mustang's interior and exterior.
Thank you to everyone who attended our 27th Annual Custom Car Cruise In. We raised $8,345 for the Piedmont Council Boy Scouts! The event was held on a beautiful early Fall day in Gastonia, NC, and we had hundreds of classic and custom cars on display at Tindol Ford ROUSH. Our annual Cruise In is always held on the first Saturday in October, and this year's event featured over 300 custom cars. Visitors received free Sundrop, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Music & Prizes!!! The HOTWIRED Band entertaied everyone and the Animal League of Gaston County hosted an on site a pet adoption. We also gave away awesome raffle prices every hour. As the World's #1 ROUSH Mustang and ROUSH F-150 Dealership, we had several ROUSH Performance vehicles on display, as well as awesome cars of almost every make and model. Now, of course, we are already looking forward to next year's Cruise in at Tindol Ford in Gastonia! We hope you can join us!
Classic cars draw in car enthusiasts from all around for a chance to see them. Many car collectors would love the chance to own more classic cars. As one of the leaders in the automotive industry, Ford has an extensive history of making iconic car designs. As a result, Ford's history includes many classic cars. Here is a look at five stunning classic Ford models. 1961 Ford Lincoln Continental In the past, Lincoln was a part of Ford and was responsible for many classic cars. When we think about classic cars, many people think of large flat-sided boxy designs such as the 1961 Ford Lincoln Continental. It helped save the Lincoln brand after several years of poorly received designs. Its notable features included a boxy design with a flat hood and convertible top. It also had suicide doors and whitewall tires. It became the basis for many other car designs around its time. Shelby 427 Cobra The Shelby 427 Cobra also became a template for many classic cars that came after it. It was designed to be small and sporty with high-performance stats. To build it, Ford partnered with well-known designer Carroll Shelby, developed a new chassis, and installed a new V-8 engine to get the level of performance he wanted. The Cobra has a well-known curved body design that stands out from anything before it. more 1955 Ford Thunderbird (T-Bird) Widely regarded as the first luxury Ford option, the 1955 Ford Thunderbird set high standards for vehicles. Many people remember it fondly as the T-Bird, and it has become a cultural and vehicle icon. The T-Bird is often used in movies and in books as a landmark piece for the '50s, and it's easy to see why. Its design offers attractive flares and adornments to help it stand out. The T-Bird stands out among its competitors. 1953 F-100 The predecessor to the current F-150 line, the 1953 F-100 is widely regarded as a beautiful truck. It's much smaller than its modern counterpart but still helped many people across the country get things done. There are still 1953 F-100s in existence. Many of them have been turned into hot rods, given their smaller and lighter design. However, there are still some in collections that are unmodified and restored to the height of their looks and performance. 1948 F-Series The truck that changed Ford's history was the 1948 F-Series. After World War II, Ford designed a truck that could get things done but was designed to be more comfortable than any of the previous models. It's one of the first times Ford focused on comfort in truck designs, incorporating many of the comfort features from other vehicle options. As a result, it became the basis for the F-Series of trucks that exist today. The F-Series of Ford trucks is among the most sold vehicles in history. Ford has a long history of making stunning vehicles. Many of the classic models that still exist have made their way into collections around the world. However, there are some that have been fixed up and put back on the road. You can find them at car shows around the country. Image by Michel Curi via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 | Cropped from original
Charlotte, North Carolina is known as a popular place for food lovers. For those who love sweets or just enjoy the taste of some freshly-baked goods, you can find something to suit your palate at one of the many popular bakeries in the city. Whether you call Charlotte home or find yourself venturing there for a day trip, you can find something you've been craving at one of the Charlotte bakeries listed below. Amélie's French Bakery A popular bakery, for both tourists and locals alike, is Amélie's French Bakery located in Charlotte in the NoDa district, which is one of the city's most popular art destinations. The bakery features tasty baked goods, great coffee, and even an art gallery to enjoy during your visit. The location is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The atmosphere is eclectic, yet relaxing, boasting comfortable furniture and unique artwork from some of the areas burgeoning artists. The menu is known for its authentic French pastries, soups, and savory items. The shop is known for locally roasted Magnolia Coffee blends. Two of the most popular menu items include the Cafe Marcotte which is espresso, vanilla bean, simple syrup, salted caramel, and sea salt and the salted caramel brownie. more Bar Cocoa Bar Cocoa is located inside the Rit-z-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte and is known for its upscale and unique offerings as well as its amazing window display that stops passersbys in their tracks. Crystal Broadbent is the head pastry chef and brings a unique flair and decadence to her menu. She starts with classics like banana pudding and brings them up to a level that hits the senses on all levels. You can enjoy your items on the sidewalk terrace or at a cozy inside table. You can even help create your favorite items by joining in one of the bakery classes the kitchen offers. The bakery is a favorite for die-hard chocolate lovers and offers some popular favorites such as red velvet cupcakes, coconut cakes, French macaroons, house-made gelato, and Norman Love Confections. Las Delicias Bakery For dessert lover's who enjoy pastries and bread with an international flair, you'll want to make a stop at Las Delicias Bakery on Central Avenue. Head pastry chef Zhenia Martinez brings the traditional recipes that her mother brought when she came from Chihuahua, Mexico to the citizens and tourists in the Charlotte area. The bakery offers classic bakery items and favorites from many Central and South American countries. The chef's favorite dish, and a hit with all those who stop in is her trenza which is braided bread with raisins and Bavarian cream. Other popular favorites include passion fruit cake and churros. Locals of the area are also known to grab some tamales during their visit which have been ranked the best in the city. Check out one or all of the bakeries listed above on your next visit to the Charlotte area for some desserts and pastries that you will never forget. Whether you are craving the classics, looking for items with a little international flair, or looking for a unique twist on your favorites, you can find something to suit your palate in the city of Charlotte. Image via Pixabay
