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Jess and Donna had the pleasure of representing Briggs Fort Scott at the PSU Career Fair! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with students and job seekers who are eager to explore career opportunities and learn more about what it’s like to be part of the Briggs team. At Briggs Fort Scott, we’re always on the lookout for talented, motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the automotive industry. Career fairs like this allow us to meet amazing candidates face-to-face, share our company culture, and highlight the variety of roles we offer, from sales and service to parts and administration. Jess and Donna enjoyed speaking with attendees about growth opportunities, team culture, and the rewarding experiences that come from working with a company dedicated to excellence, customer service, and community involvement. We were inspired by the energy and ambition of everyone who stopped by our booth! If you missed the career fair but are interested in joining the Briggs Fort Scott family, don’t worry, we’re always hiring. Reach out to learn more about our current openings and how you can start your career with a company that values your skills, encourages professional growth, and invests in your future. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and to PSU for hosting such a wonderful event. We look forward to seeing some of you join our team soon! Start A Career

Briggs of Fort Scott is excited to support the 6th Annual Pittsburg State University Automotive Alumni Golf Classic as a proud sponsor of this year’s event. The tournament brings together PSU alumni, students, and community members for a fun-filled day of golf, networking, and support for the university’s nationally recognized automotive technology program. Over the past six years, this event has grown into a tradition that not only strengthens connections within the automotive community but also helps provide valuable resources for students preparing for careers in the industry. At Briggs of Fort Scott, we value opportunities to give back and support programs that make a lasting impact. Partnering with Pittsburg State University through this event reflects our commitment to education, innovation, and the future of the automotive industry. We’re proud to play a part in this exciting tradition and look forward to a great day on the course with fellow supporters of PSU and its students.

Summer break is winding down, and that means it’s time to gear up for a new school year. What better way to do it than with a fresh ride? Whether you're a student heading off to college, a parent looking for a reliable second vehicle, or simply someone who loves a great deal, we’ve got something for everyone. Briggs of Fort Scott is kicking off the season with an unbeatable selection of over 150 vehicles priced under $20,000. From fuel-efficient sedans to spacious SUVs, we’re making it easy to find a vehicle that fits your budget and lifestyle. Click Here to Shop Now! This is the perfect time to buy. Our Back to School Super Sale offers a wide selection of dependable vehicles at prices that make sense for families, students, and anyone preparing for the busy school season. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help you drive away with confidence. Visit us at Briggs of Fort Scott and take advantage of this limited-time offer before the school year begins.

Briggs of Fort Scott was proud to sponsor the 44th Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Festival, held June 6–7, 2025. This beloved event brought thousands downtown for a weekend of music, food, crafts, and family fun. The celebration kicked off with Friday night’s parade and a live concert from the KC All Stars. Saturday was packed with activities for all ages, including pony rides, bounce houses, local vendors, live music, and more. Briggs of Fort Scott is proud to support the traditions that bring our community together. Here's to many more Good Ol’ Days to come!

PhCr City of Fort Scott Facebook At Briggs of Fort Scott, we believe that strong communities are built through connection, compassion, and shared experiences. That’s why we’re thrilled to support the Fort Scott Community Concert Series, launched in collaboration with the Care To Share Cancer Support Group / The Sharing Bucket. This exciting monthly series is all about bringing entertainment for everyone to Fort Scott, uniting people of all ages through the power of live music and community spirit. With a lineup packed with local talent and crowd-pleasing performances, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. At Briggs of Fort Scott, we’re proud to stand behind this initiative and help bring joy, healing, and unity to our hometown. Join Us: We invite you to come out, enjoy the shows, and be part of something truly meaningful. Your attendance and support help keep this series going strong and growing. Let’s make music, create memories, and support our neighbors together!

Photo Credit: https://midamericaleaguebaseball.com/fort-scott Exciting news is hitting the Fort Scott community: Baseball is back, and fans have a chance to help make history! After receiving hundreds of creative, heartfelt, and quirky submissions, the Fort Scott Baseball Club has announced the six finalists in the “Name the Team” contest. These names celebrate the area’s unique heritage, personality, and pride.  Now it’s your turn to vote! The Finalists: Cavalry – A nod to Fort Scott’s role as a Union cavalry base during the Civil War Dragoons – Elite mounted troops who fought on foot and horseback Marmots – Inspired by the Marmaton River and the area’s early explorers Sentinels – Representing those who guarded the fort and community Saber Rattlers – A bold mix of cavalry tradition and local wildlife Hay Balers – Celebrating Fort Scott’s agricultural strength and innovation Head to www.fortscottbaseball.com to cast your vote. The fan behind the winning name will score two lifetime season tickets! This is a huge moment for Fort Scott. The team will officially debut in May 2026 as part of the growing Mid America League, with 32 home games at the state-of-the-art LaRoche Baseball Complex, featuring seating for over 3,500 fans, party areas, concessions, and a pro-level playing field. But you won’t have to wait until 2026 for the fun to begin.  Fort Scott will host a special Mid America League series July 11–13, featuring the Texarkana Rhinos vs. Joplin Outlaws. Get your tickets now at www.joplinoutlaws.com. This is more than baseball, it’s a new chapter for our town. Be part of the excitement and help name Fort Scott’s team!

Briggs of Fort Scott is proud to announce it has been named Best Large Business for 2024 by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious recognition celebrates the dealership's commitment to excellence, community involvement, and continued growth in the Fort Scott area. The Best Large Business award is given to a company that demonstrates outstanding business practices, leadership, and a strong connection to the community. Briggs of Fort Scott has consistently delivered high-quality automotive sales and service while also supporting local events, initiatives, and organizations throughout the region. Briggs of Fort Scott extends heartfelt thanks to its customers, employees, and the Chamber of Commerce for their continued support and partnership.

Remember that total solar eclipse that happened across North America earlier this month? Jeep decided to celebrate the occasion by introducing a new blacked-out package for its pickup truck, called the 2024 Jeep Gladiator NightHawk. This new package will add another excellent option for shoppers to choose from, with this one being particularly stylish and adding some additional technologies and features that aren’t typically available in the trim level upon which it’s built. Keep reading below to learn about everything the NightHawk package adds. more “Today, many of us will witness a celestial marvel, and here, back on Earth, the Jeep brand is marking the occasion with the introduction of the 2024 Jeep Gladiator NightHawk. Built from the entry-level Sport model, the new NightHawk package adds both cosmetic and capability enhancements to the 2024 Jeep Gladiator Sport, including new, signature black exterior highlights, rugged all-terrain tires and Dana 44 front and rear axles.” – Bill Peffer, Senior Vice President & Head, Jeep Brand – Stellantis North America Available Exterior Color Options The NightHawk package is available on the base trim level for the 2024 Jeep Gladiator, the Gladiator Sport. That means you can opt for any of the exterior color options available in the whole palette. Those options include: Anvil Firecracker Red Granite Crystal Silver Zynith Hydro Blue Bright White Black Included NightHawk Features & Design Cues The NightHawk package adds all kinds of great features and unique design cues to the 2024 Jeep Gladiator Sport, including each of the following: 20” painted Gloss Black aluminum wheels All-terrain tires Dana 44 front, rear axles; featuring 3.73:1 ratio Anti-spin differential rear axle Body-color hardtop Rock rails Black bumper accents Body-color fender flares Power windows, locks Automatic transmission Remote keyless entry Deep tint sunscreen windows Power heated mirrors If you think you might be interested in one of these awesome versions of the brand’s incredible off-road pickup truck, the 2024 Jeep Gladiator NightHawk, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right here at Briggs Fort Scott!

Probably one of the most unique vehicles on the lineup, Ford introduced the Mustang Mach-E back in 2021 and it has steadily increased in popularity each year since. Now that the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E is available, we thought we’d highlight the different trim levels that are available as well as the crucial technical specs that make this electric crossover version of the Mustang such a great option. more “For 2024, we’re taking everything our customers love about Mustang Mach-E and incorporating that feedback into the vehicle. That means more performance – the quickest production Mustang Mach-E ever – capturing the thrill of driving with mountains of electric torque. That also means additional range with improved DC fast charging speeds, and more options matched to what our customers are looking for.” – Donna Dickson, Chief Engineer, Mustang Mach-E Mustang Mach-E Performance & Power One of the trim levels that we’ll touch on below is the Mustang Mach-E GT. When equipped with its Performance Upgrade package, it becomes the quickest version of the Mach-E ever built. Capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.3 seconds, it’s faster than two of its biggest competitors, which might shock enthusiasts of those brands… the Tesla Model Y Performance and Porsche Macan 4 Electric. It has also achieved a quarter mile time of 11.8 seconds at 114 mph. What enables the 2024 Mach-E to achieve those kinds of numbers? Well, its all-electric powertrain is capable of generating 480 horsepower alongside 700 pound-feet of torque. It’s also able to drive 280 miles on a full charge. Available Mach-E Trim Levels The Mustang Mach-E family of vehicles includes four different models, each of which is an incredible option within the compact crossover segment if you’re interested in electrification. Check out the table for pricing details. Trim Level Base MSRP* Select $39,995 Premium $43,995 GT $53,995 Rally $59,995 *Base MSRP excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. If you think you might be interested in a 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E of your own, don’t hesitate to give us a call here at Briggs Fort Scott.

This year the iconic Toyota 4Runner is getting completely redesigned as it enters its sixth generation since being introduced all the way back in 1984. We cannot wait to get our hands on a 2025 Toyota 4Runner for ourselves here in Fort Scott, Kansas, but until then we have plenty of details and images to sink our teeth into thanks to the automaker’s reveal last week. With that in mind, we thought we’d highlight what’s new in the vehicle and touch on when its release date will be. more “This all-new 4Runner has incredible versatility and capability that nicely rounds out our truck family story. We’ve sold over 3 million in the 40 years it has been on sale, and this sixth-generation model offers a cool new look and incredible features, yet retains the rugged style and capability our customers love about this icon of adventure.” – Dave Christ, Vice President and General Manager, Toyota When will the all-new, next-gen 4Runner be available? A specific month or date hasn’t been announced yet, but Toyota has confirmed that the 2025 Toyota 4Runner will be arriving here in the U.S. sometime this fall. That means we should be able to expect the 4Runner to arrive here in Fort Scott sometime between September and November. If we learn anything more specific, we’ll be sure to fill you in here on the blog. Highlighted Changes & Enhancements If we dove into detailed descriptions of every single thing that has been updated on the 2025 4Runner, we’d be here all day – because it’s been rebuilt from the ground up. So, instead, we thought we’d focus on the highlights and put them into the following list so it’s easier to get the idea of exactly what’s new or exciting in the 4Runner. Built on TNGA-F global truck platform Second-row tumble seats Two powertrain options 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder i-FORCE; 278 hp, 317 lb-ft. 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder i-FORCE MAX plus electric motor and 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack; 326 hp, 465 lb-ft. Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Mechanism 32-degree approach 24-degree departure Multi-Terrain Monitor system Three available drivetrains 2WD Part-time 4WD Full-time 4WD 8” standard audio multimedia system; 14” available 7” standard gauge cluster; 12.3” available Smart Key System with Push-Button Start Standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Much more! We’ve only scratched the surface here, so if you have any questions about what the 2025 Toyota 4Runner will offer don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here at Briggs Fort Scott. We look forward to hearing from you!

Have you ever wondered how exactly you can learn to drive off-road if it’s not something you feel comfortable just trying out for yourself? It’s a good question, and we’re not sure how many options there are out there, but we do know of one new option coming this summer. While you’ll have to make some travel plans, you can head to the new Ford Ranger Raptor Assault School to learn how to drive off-road! This new owner experience is specifically meant for owners of the 2024 Ford Ranger, so if you’ve got one in your garage or driveway you should definitely consider it. more “Our goal is for owners, whether novices or off-road veterans, to experience the full capability of Ranger Raptor and get a true understanding of the passion and attention to detail that Ford engineers put into developing it.” - Will Ford, General Manager, Ford Performance When & where is it? This new experience, which has a really cool name if we say so ourselves – Ranger Raptor Assault School, will kick off in June. We don’t yet know how many times they’ll run the experience or for how long it will be available, but we know it’s a single day of instruction. It’s being hosted by and at the Ford Performance Racing School located in Tooele Valley, Utah. That’d be quite the drive, but the school will be providing all Ranger Raptors used during the course of the training. So you can book a flight or travel however you want, but those travel expenses and your own lodging is all you’ll have to cover as meals will be provided. How does it work? Since it’s taking place at the Ford Performance Racing School, whose instructors have a great reputation for friendliness, knowledge and incredible talent, we know that however the lessons unfold they’re sure to be good. Both classroom instruction and hands-on off-road training will take place, including rock crawling, Baja runs, climbing, side hilling, descending, braking, Tread Lightly principles and more. You can head to RangerRaptorAssault.com to register or learn more about the program. We hope some of you decide to go!

It’s no secret that the Ford F-150 is the most popular vehicle in the country. For the past four decades, the Ford F-150 has reigned supreme as the best-selling automobile in the United States. Other vehicles hardly come close to toppling this juggernaut, just take a look at 2023 sales records. Over 750,000 F-Series pickup trucks were sold throughout the year, while the second-place Silverado sold just over 555,000 units. One thing that certainly helps the Ford F-150 maintain its supremacy is the number of options from which you can choose when shopping for your truck. That’s why we thought we’d highlight the various 2024 Ford F-150 models, trim levels and configurations that are available to you this year. more Trim Level Cab Style Box Length Base MSRP* XL Regular 6.5’ $36,570 XL Regular 8’ $36,870 XL Super Cab 6.5’ $41,180 XL SuperCrew 5.5’ $43,515 STX Super Cab 6.5’ $43,895 STX SuperCrew 5.5’ $46,230 XLT Super Cab 6.5’ $47,620 XLT SuperCrew 5.5’ $49,980 XL SuperCrew 6.5’ $49,205 XLT SuperCrew 6.5’ $55,630 Tremor SuperCrew 5.5’ $63,950 Lariat SuperCrew 5.5’ $64,995 Lariat SuperCrew 6.5’ $65,600 King Ranch SuperCrew 5.5’ $73,735 Platinum SuperCrew 5.5’ $73,735 King Ranch SuperCrew 6.5’ $74,040 Platinum SuperCrew 6.5’ $74,040 Raptor SuperCrew 5.5’ $77,980 *Base MSRP excludes destination/delivery charge, taxes, title, license, registration, electronic filing fees, dealer fees, and total of options. While this table is rather comprehensive, you might notice something is missing. We haven’t included the Ford F-150 Lightning in this table for two reasons. First and foremost, because details regarding the 2024 model year version of the electric pickup truck have yet to be revealed. Secondly, however, because it is technically its own model despite sharing a similar name. Hopefully, this gives you a good idea of the different Ford F-150 models available. If you have any questions about which 2024 Ford F-150 pickup truck might be the right fit for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right here at Briggs Fort Scott.