Chevy Volt and 2013 Chevy Malibu Win 5 Stars!

As Chevrolet continues to extend its global reach by launching cars like the Chevy Volt and all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu in Europe, the brand also continues to extend its global reputation for safety: Each of those vehicles earned 5-star ratings—the highest possible—in the latest round of the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP). Similar to those of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 5-star program, the Euro NCAP ratings provide valuable information for potential buyers.

“The results confirm that both vehicles meet today’s highest safety standards,” said Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe, who also noted: “The Volt’s safety performance and propulsion concept highlight the reliability and practicality that is inherent to this outstanding design.”

GM’s OnStar safety and security system, with Automatic Crash Response, is standard on both models.

The 2012 Chevrolet Volt, featuring an EPA-certified all-electric driving range of 35 miles and the ability to go hundreds of more miles relying on its onboard internal-combustion range extender, is on sale now.

The 2013 Malibu Eco, which relies on GM’s eAssist light-electrification system for expected EPA ratings of 26 mpg city/38 mpg highway, is slated to launch in February of 2012, with the other members of the new Malibu family to follow in the summer.

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2011 Chevy Volt Special
$38,999


Illinois residents qualify for an $11,000 tax credit.
*See dealer for details. 

Chevy Corvette Celebrates it's 60th Year!

The C6 Corvette is going out in style -- and with plenty of performance.

Chevrolet confirmed Thursday the 2013 Corvette will be the final year for the C6 of its iconic sports car, which it will send off with a 427 convertible collector edition and a 60th anniversary package.

Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet, “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand’s history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.”

The first 427 convertible will be auctioned at the Las Vegas sale with the proceeds going to the Drive to End Hunger relief program. As the name implies, the 427 edition has a 427-cubic-inch LS7 engine borrowed from the Z06, and it's rated at 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Chevy says this is the most powerful production convertible in Corvette's history.

This model will only offer a six-speed manual. Carbon fiber is used for the raised hood, Z06-style fenders and floor panels, as well as an option front splitter and rocker panels.The 427 rolls on 19-inch wheels front with 20-inchers in rear. Black cup and chrome ZR1 wheels are options. The car checks in at a lithe 3,355 pounds and can blitz to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.

Meanwhile, the 60th anniversary edition offers arctic white paint, special badging, a carbon fiber splitter and rocker panels and a 60th anniversary gauge cluster and sill plates. The convertibles will have a Blue Diamond leather wrapped interior with suede accents and a blue convertible top cover.

The 60th anniversary trim will be available on all 2013 model year Corvettes.

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2012 Chevy Corvette Special

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Chevrolet Concept Coupes

 Chevrolet introduced two concept coupes at the 2012 North American International Auto Show aimed at inspiring next-generation buyers to take the wheel and suggest ideas for a car they can co-create.

“Chevrolet has always stood for making the aspirational attainable for all generations” said General Motors North America President Mark Reuss. “These two concepts interpret that vision for a new generation. We’re seeking out our newest customers’ opinions, listening to their advice, and engaging them in new ways.”

Code 130R, the first Chevrolet concept, is a four-seat coupe with a simple upright profile.   Painted in an all-new red metallic paint with matte anodized gold wheels, Code 130R features heritage performance-inspired styling and rear-wheel drive. With an aggressive front fascia, Chevrolet fender flares, straight body side and Chevy crossflag emblem, Code 130R makes a link  to Chevrolet’s performance heritage.

Code 130R’s designers conceived the turbocharged engine to be tuned to work in tandem with eAssist technology.  By shutting off the engine at stops, recapturing braking energy and smoothing torque during acceleration, this concept takes automotive electrification to the next level and balances turbocharged performance with fuel economy.

Tru 140S, the second Chevrolet concept is a front-wheel-drive, “affordable exotic” four-seat sporty coupe. The three-door hatchback was designed to be an attractive-yet-affordable sports car. Shown in an all-new matte white with Chevy performance chrome wheels featuring crossflag emblems, Tru 140S is designed to look confident, exotic, expensive and fast. Tru 140S is based off the same platform as the Chevrolet Cruze and the groundbreaking Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range. 

Tru 140S designers want to demonstrate technologies typically found in more expensive cars, including direct injection and a starter-based stop-start technology, balancing internal combustion and electrification to deliver high value and improved fuel economy.

The concepts share attributes younger buyers say they value:

*  Sedan-sized functionality in performance coupe form that seats four passengers

*  Interior connectivity and convenience featuring innovative storage, WiFi, smart phone integration with Chevrolet MyLink and heads-up display

* 40 MPG with a 1.4L Turbo Ecotec engine with approximately 150 horsepower

* Possible production price range in the low $20,000s

“Young customers tell us they want functionality with coupe-like aesthetics. Both the Code and Tru body styles resonated with this audience,” said Frank Saucedo, director of the GM North America Advanced Design studio in Los Angeles where the two concepts were developed.

Inside the concepts, connectivity and personalization enable the individualization that the generation says is essential.

““For the car company that can successfully engage this generation, there is a tremendous opportunity,” said John McFarland, senior manager for Chevrolet Global Marketing, who heads youth research for the brand. “At Chevrolet, we want to build authentic and meaningful relationships with these customers on their terms. We want to hear what they have to say, engage them in our design process, and give them what they want – not what we think they want.”

Availability and if production will start dates are not available yet. 

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Source: GM News http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Jan/2012_naias/chevrolet/0109_youth_concept

Walt Disney World and Chevrolet Making Plans for New Attraction.

Who Likes Disney world and Chevy?
 General Motors and Disney are renewing their long-term business relationship with a new multi-year corporate alliance that includes a modernization and single-brand focus on the interactive Test Track thrill ride at Walt Disney World Resort.

Chevrolet will be presenting sponsor while GM will work with Walt Disney Imagineering to develop a re-imagined, design-centric remake of the 13-year-old attraction. General Motors continues as the official vehicle sponsor of Walt Disney World Resort.

Plans call for closing the current GM Test Track in April 2012 with an anticipated reopening as the Chevrolet Design Center at Epcot in late 2012.

"As a global brand, Chevrolet is looking forward to welcoming guests from around the world to the re-imagined Test Track," said GM Global Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick.  “The best of Disney and the best of Chevrolet will come together to bring guests an immersive experience in the design process of the vehicles they see on the road today and will see in the future.” 

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Source: GM News http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Jan/0106_disney

Chevy Trucks Will Get Better MPG in 2013

General Motors will offer a new eight-speed automatic transmission in the next generation of full-sized pickups and SUVs it plans to launch in early 2013.

GM is expected to begin producing its homegrown transmission at its Toledo powertrain plant by the end of 2012 for use in trucks. Eight- and nine-speed transmissions are among the tactics automakers are using to meet more stringent fuel economy standards.

By using more gears to make more efficient use of fuel, an eight-speed can boost efficiency by 3 to 6 percent, depending on the vehicle, says Mike Omotoso, senior manager of global powertrain forecasts at LMC Automotive in suburban Detroit.

V-8 engine versions of GM's current full-sized pickup, the Chevrolet Silverado get 15 mpg in city driving and 21 mpg on the highway with six-speed trannies.

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2011 Chevrolet Caprice Cop Car

Anybody can buy an old cop car. The roadway is littered with clapped-out Chevrolet Caprice cruisers that cause motorists too instinctively to slam on the brakes while the driver rolls smugly on by. Not everybody can pick up a brand-new 2011 Chevrolet Caprice cop car, here’s a few sneak preview of the new Chevy Caprice cop car:

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Community Outreach for Haiti

(Pictured above 6 year old Calei with the shoes that were donated)

Phillips Chevy recently lent one our Express Cutaway Trucks to Jeff Lamorte from Jeffrey Lamorte Salon and  Ray Grzesiak from Charter fitness help collect shoes  for Haiti.

Calei, who is 6 years old, organized her own shoe drive to help collect shoes for those in need in Haiti. Phillips Chevy is pleased to be apart of this wonderful act of kindness in our community. Thank you to those who all participated! 

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