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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Threw Out the First Pitch

Gary was our winner!! He “Threw Out the First Pitch” at the Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres game on May 30th! From what we were told, Gary had no problem throwing it straight into the glove!! Way to go Gary!!!!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Phillips Chevrolet donates $25,000 to "The Wood Family Foundation"

Phillips Chevrolet donates $25,000 to "The Wood Family Foundation". This foundation donates to various children charities in Chicagoland. Pictured below form left to right are Kerry Wood (Cubs pitcher) and Curtis Pascarella, President of Phillips Chevrolet. Kerry recently retired from baseball. Phillips Chevrolet wishes the best of luck to Kerry and his family!

Monday, January 16, 2012

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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Friday, January 13, 2012

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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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.

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

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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.”

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

Monday, January 9, 2012

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.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

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:

Monday, January 2, 2012

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!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Re-Grand Opening of Service Department at Phillips Chevrolet

We wanted to say Thank You to all of our customers who patiently waited.......our new and improved service department is open. With more room in the service waiting area for our customers and more service bays to better serve you! This week we are having service specials to celebrate our Grand Re-Opening! Book your service appointment online or call 1-866-469-9000.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Chevy's 100th Birthday is Turning Extra Special

With its 100th birthday barely fading in the rearview mirror, Chevrolet is on pace to set an all-time global sale record in 2011, having sold 4.8 million units through the end of November and with December off to a strong start.

Meanwhile, Chevrolet’s global market share has increased by nearly one half of a point this year, Russ Clark, Chevrolet’s marketing manager for midsized and performance cars, told TheDetroitBureau.com, while suggesting General Motors’ largest marque is steadily advancing towards its goal of becoming a truly global brand.

“A Chevrolet is sold somewhere in the world every 6.6 seconds,” Clark added.

Sales of Chevrolet passenger cars have climbed 34% in recent months thanks to the overhaul of its passenger cars, which have been garnering increasingly positive reviews.

The Chevrolet Cruze is now the best-selling compact car in the US, while sales of the Malibu have surpassed those of 2010 even as the current model reaches the end of its life cycle, with an all-new Malibu set to roll out next year.

Both the Corvette and Camaro – the latter having out ranked Mustang for the second year in a row — are now tops in their respective segments, Clark noted, while the all-new subcompact ChevroletSonic is turning so fast dealers have only a 17-day supply on their lots, less than a third of what the industry considers normal.

But the real test for the coming year will be the launch of the redesigned Malibu, designated a 2013 model. The mild hybrid-powered Malibu Eco will reach showrooms early in the New Year, followed months later by the conventional version – which will offer buyers a choice of two new powertrains, including a high-performance 2.0-liter turbo shared with Cadillac’s new ATS luxury sedan.

Malibu is now the longest-running sedan nameplate in the Chevrolet line –behind only the Suburban and Corvette nameplates for overall longevity. Plans for the new model reflect the broader global goals of Chevrolet.

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Monday, December 19, 2011

2014 Chevrolet Impala Redesigned

An Impala redesign is underway. The current generation Impala has been on the market since 1999. Styling changes and engine upgrades were introduced for the 2006 model year, but the car's overall appearance and driving personality were too similar to the previous version.Even so, Chevy knows how to hit it out of the ball park. Over 2.8 million Impalas have been sold since 1999, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Through the end of November, 160,955 cars have been sold, about the same pace as last year. The vehicle's best year was 311,128 units sold in 2007.

The new Chevrolet Impala will have several things in common with Cadillac's new flagship, the 2013 XTS sedan.

Spy photos snapped this week offer the first glimpse of the redesigned 2014 Impala. The car is heading to Chevy showrooms in early 2013.Despite the heavy dose of camouflage; the photos reveal a sleek silhouette with a long nose, short rear deck, along with wrap-around headlamps and front fascia. Although it isn't clear from these photos, one version of the Impala seen in the design studio before styling was locked in -- a full-sized model made of clay. A large, tall, split grille similar in execution to the 2013 Malibu was positioned on the clay model. The difference for the 2014 Impala's grille was an abundance of chrome-like materials.

The car's overall appearance was very premium, an upscale presence -- a far cry from the 2012 Impala.

GM typically won't discuss new products at this stage of a redesign.

"I can tell you there will be a next gen Impala," spokesman Mike Albano said in an e-mail today. "Not sure I can go much beyond that."

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2012 Chevy Corvette Daytona Prototype Racer

Chevrolet has introduced the new 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype racer.

The Corvette Daytona will debut today in a Grand-Am test at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida.

Says GM Racing director, Mark Kent:

"The 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype was developed by a multi-faceted effort involving Chevrolet, Corvette Designers, Pratt & Miller and GRAND-AM. Chevrolet also worked closely with chassis builders Riley, Coyote and Dallara. The IMSA GTP Corvette Prototype campaigned by Hendrick Motorsports in the '80s was the inspiration for this new Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype. And, like the GTP Corvettes, the new Corvette Daytona Prototype contains numerous styling cues from the street version of the Chevrolet Corvette."

Technical specs were not made available but the 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype will make its competitive debut in the 50th anniversary of the GRAND-AM Road Racing Series Rolex 24 which takes place at Daytona from January 26-29, 2012.

Phillips Chevrolet has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory! We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and are one of the Largest Chevy Dealers in the United States. Visit us at http://www.phillipschevy.com/. View our specials! Follow Phillips Chevrolet on Facebook and Twitter to receive coupons, special offers and prizes!

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

2014 Chevy Malibu Turbo

Our enthusiastic counterparts over at Motor Trend recently confirmed long-held rumors that the next-generation Chevrolet Malibu will be getting a turbocharged four-cylinder as one of its future engine options.

Unfortunately, they weren’t able to confirm which turbo engine would power such an SS beast. General Motors could easily tap the Buick Regal for its 2.0 Ecotec four-cylinder engine for 220 horsepower or the even more potent 2.0-liter turbo four powering the Buick Regal GS. Motor Trend has also been hearing rumors that another, even more powerful 2.0 liter engine is in the works.

General Motors says a Chevrolet Malibu turbo will most likely bow in 2014. It would join the 2013Chevrolet Malibu ECO and another Malibu model powered by a new 2.5-liter Ecotec four cylinder engine.

Can't wait till 2014? We have plenty of Malibu's in stock! View our Malibu special of the week!

Phillips Chevrolet has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory! We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and are one of the Largest Chevy Dealers in the United States. Visit us at http://www.phillipschevy.com/. View our specials! Follow Phillips Chevrolet on Facebook and Twitter to receive coupons, special offers and prizes!

2012 Chevy Malibu

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Phillips Chevrolet Receives Customer Satisfaction Award

Pictured from left to right are Paul Whiteside, Zone Manager Chevrolet Motor Division; Curtis Pascarella, President of Phillips Chevrolet; and MichaelMaheras, General Manager of Phillips Chevrolet.

Phillips Chevrolet was recently awarded GM's "Genuine Leaders Award" for Outstanding Sales and Customer Satisfaction. Phillips is one of the few Chevy dealers in the United States to win this award 14 years in a row! Since its inception!