Two Chevys Top Vehicle Dependability Study

Posted on February 27, 2013 by ChevyCars

J.D. Power and Associates’ Vehicle Dependability Study ranked two Chevrolets as being the most dependable vehicles in their respective class. This study that was performed tracked the reliability of 2010 models during the third year of ownership. The Chevy Tahoe was named the most dependable large crossover/SUV according to the study and the Chevy Camaro took the top spot in the category of midsize sports car.

The Chevy Tahoe is the best-selling full size SUV on the market in large part because of its dependability. In addition to that, it can tow up to 8,500 pounds. It’s also roomy enough to comfortably fit the entire family, the pets, and still have enough room to store luggage on the long road trips.

The Camaro has been outselling its competitors ever since the 5^thgeneration’s first model was introduced in late 2009. One of the reasons many car buyers are switching to Chevrolet is because of the Camaro. In fact, 4 out of every 10 Camaro retail buyers swapped out a non-GM car at the time of purchase.

“Receiving such a prestigious dependability award the first year Camaro was introduced demonstrates our commitment to provide customers with the best possible ownership experience,” said Alicia Boler-Davis, vice president General Motors Global Quality and U.S. Customer Experience. “Together with Tahoe leading its segment, this is another example of our focus on creating life-long customers.”

When it comes to dependability you can’t beat the Chevy Camaro or Chevy Tahoe, both available at Clements Chevrolet.

2014 Chevy Impala Provides Extra Security for Personal Info and Items

Posted on February 22, 2013 by ChevyCars

Have you ever felt a little uneasy handing your keys over to a valet, a mechanic, or anyone else whom you aren’t familiar with? Especially with the technology in vehicles these days like the Chevrolet MyLink interactive touch screen system, a lot of private information is being stored in your car, much like a phone. Well now the 2014 Chevy Impala is offering a PIN-activated faceplate for added security to the Chevrolet MyLink.

With this new PIN-activated faceplate you are now able to securely store any information on your MyLink with the option of locking it up when you know someone else will be inside your vehicle. In addition to that, the touch screen system itself can be moved to create a secret storage area behind the screen where you can store all of your valuable items like your phone, wallet, iPod, or watch.

“We were able to move the MyLink system’s electronics to another location in the vehicle, effectively creating the space behind the touch screen,” said Matt Highstrom, General Motors human-machine interface designer.

This new technology essentially acts as a safe, like one you would find in a hotel room. The hidden compartments and security locks give the Impala a very James Bond kind of feel.

“Valet mode is the kind of feature that Impala customers will appreciate,” said Chevrolet vice president of Global Marketing, Chris Perry. “It is one of many great new features on our newest MyLink and a small part of Impala’s overall technology package.”

Production of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala will begin this spring.

Clements Chevrolet looks forward to the 007-style features included with the Impala when it arrives in our showroom.

Chevy Cruze Diesel Recently Unveiled

Posted on February 8, 2013 by ChevyCars

The Chicago Auto Show doesn’t receive nearly the hype that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit does, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t have much anticipated models to unveil. Chevrolet’s latest was the high-mileage diesel model of the Chevrolet Cruze. The model, which is Chevy’s first diesel car in the United States since 1986, will be available at dealerships throughout the country this summer.

The exterior looks pretty much the same as any other Chevy Cruze. One of the few differences that can be spotted is a 2.0 TD on the outside symbolizing the Turbo Diesel that is under the hood. With a 2.0-liter, 148-horsepower diesel engine, it’s expected that this Cruze will get up to 42 miles per gallon on the highway. With a 15 gallon tank, you could drive over 600 miles between fill-ups. The Cruze Diesel also features 248 lb. ft. of torque and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 8.6 seconds.

GM hasn’t sold a diesel car in the US since 1986 when the subcompact 1986 Chevrolet Corvette was available but are certainly excited for the release of their latest one. “Cruze turbo diesel is the cleanest operating diesel engine ever produced by General Motors,” said chief engineer for GM’s small cars, Gary Altman. “We leveraged our global engineering expertise to take a great diesel engine from Europe and improve it to meet the stringent U.S. standards.”

Clements Chevrolet is looking forward to this much-anticipated Chevy Cruze Diesel arriving later this year.

Chevrolet Is Red Hot Across the Globe with New Sales Record

Posted on January 23, 2013 by ChevyCars

It’s official that Chevrolet is the fastest growing auto maker in the entire world! The numbers are there to back it up. In 2012, over 4.95 million Chevys were sold worldwide which set a global sales record. This helped General Motors to reach 9.2 million vehicles sold which is up 2.9% from the previous year.

The biggest chunk of that 4.95 million still came from Chevy’s homeland, the United States, which bought 1.85 million vehicles. However, 60% of the brand’s sales came for markets outside the US. Rounding out the top ten were Brazil (643,000), China (627,000), Russia (205,000), Mexico (179,000), Canada (139,000), Argentina (134,000), South Korea (134,000), Uzbekistan (123,000), and India (92,000).

With Chevy’s “Find New Roads” campaign, it’s clear they’re planning to expand globally and embrace this new popularity worldwide. “Chevrolet is in the midst of the most aggressive rollout of new products in its history, which helped us deliver our ninth-consecutive quarter of record global sales,” said Don Johnson, Chevrolet vice president of U.S. sales and service.

One of the main reasons for Chevrolet’s recent global success is because of the new smaller cars that they have been putting out, such as the Cruze, Sonic/Aveo, Spark, and midsize Malibu. They have also introduced crossovers and trucks like the Trax, Spin, Colorado, and Orlando that are designed to meet the needs of customers all across the globe.

Chevrolet will be looking to “Find New Roads”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by ChevyCars

General Motors recently announced that their new global advertising slogan will be “”Find New Roads.” This will be replacing the previous one, “Chevy Runs Deep.” As Chevrolet tries to globalize its brand and also cater to an audience outside of the United States, they felt they needed a stronger slogan. This new slogan is simple, flexible, and expresses Chevrolet’s excitement as it looks towards the future and continues to find new ways to expand and grow.

“Find New Roads embraces the spirit of ingenuity that has been in Chevrolet’s DNA since the beginning and it will continue to guide every aspect of our business moving forward,” said Mary Barra, senior vice president of Global Product Development. “We have sold Chevrolets around the world for almost a century, but this is the first time we have aligned behind one global vision.”

Chevrolet has been picking up more popularity around the world in recent years. Last year 63% of Chevy sales occurred outside the United States, which skyrocketed from the 27% it received in 2002.

Vice president of US Sales, Service and Global Marketing, Alan Batey, says “This is the right time to launch this initiative with over 20 vehicle launches globally in 2013.” He added, “We are continuing to grow globally, especially in key emerging markets, and Find New Roads will help us drive even more consistency – both internally with our employees and externally with customers.”

Clements Chevrolet Cadillac loves the direction Chevrolet is headed with “Find New Roads” and is excited about the brand’s future!

Chevy Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 4, 2012 by ChevyCars

As most of us know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last year with the help of General Motors employees, dealers, and customers, Chevrolet raised more than $1.1 million for the American Cancer Society. This year, Chevy hopes to beat that.

Chevrolet will be sponsoring events across the country to help raise money to fund research, wellness and breast cancer awareness education, and support for breast cancer patients and their families. To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, GM’s headquarters in Detroit will be lit with pink bands.

Additionally, Chevy will host employee and dealership walks with many facilities competing against each other to raise more money. Chevy will also be hosting several test drive events with money donated to the American Cancer Society for every Chevy test-drive.

Chevy also has released a “Pink Out” Chevy Spark that will visit community walks across the country throughout October. This Spark has a Techno Pink pain job with pink accents throughout the interior.

To find out more information on Chevy-sponsored Breast Cancer Awareness events, please see your local Chevy dealer.

Chevy Spark is Fit for Bubble Boy in New Ad

Posted on September 21, 2012 by ChevyCars

GM has released a new commercial for the Chevy Spark this week, featuring a young boy who lives in a bubble. The “Bubble Boy” walks past a parked Chevy Spark in the street and notices a bumper sticker highlighting the 10 airbags in the Chevy Spark.

In a twist of fate, a rabbit with horns pops the bubble and the boy gets in the Chevy Spark and is content to do so. The commercial also alludes to the Chevy Spark being loved around the world, showing the Spark all over the world, along with the “Chevy Runs Deep” tagline translated into a dozen different languages.

The 2013 Chevy Spark is GM’s mini-car that comes with a 1.2-liter Ecotec engine and will earn up to 38 miles per gallon on the highway. Air conditioning, power windows and 15-inch wheels are standard on all Spark Trims.

Higher-level trims of the Chevy Spark include features like the Chevrolet MyLink Touch infotainment system, leather interior, and heated seats. To learn more about the Chevy Spark, contact your local Chevrolet dealership.

Chevrolet Spark Coming in August

Posted on June 27, 2012 by ChevyCars

General Motors has announced that it’s first ever minicar, the Chevrolet Spark, will hit showrooms around America in August of this year. The four-seat Spark will come with a 4-cylinder, 1.2-liter Ecotec engine and either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The Chevrolet Spark will achieve 83 horsepower with this powertrain.

The Chevrolet Spark has been very successful in foreign markets such as Europe, Asia, Australia, Mexico, and South America. General Motors believes the Spark will compete aggressively with the Mini Cooper and Fiat 500. GM has not released official fuel mileage estimates for the American Spark, but it is believed the figures will land somewhere around 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.

All models will receive ten airbags, 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, and power windows. LT trims will have Chevrolet’s MyLink touch-screen infotainment system, heated seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Look for the Chevy Spark to start arriving at Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru in Rochester, Minnesota later this summer!

General Motors Introduces Sensor Fusion Technology

Posted on March 16, 2012 by ChevyCars

General Motors is introducing a new safety system that will use sensor fusion technology. This type of technology will allow the integration of several different safety systems that can alert drivers of upcoming road hazards and assist them in avoiding accidents.

The system will use radar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors and will be featured on the all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS. GM has announced the Driver Assistance Package will include the following safety features:

Rear Automatic Braking
Full-Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control
Intelligent Brake Assist
Forward Collision Alert
Safety Alert Seat
Automatic Collision Preparation
Lane Departure Warning
Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Rear Vision Camera With Dynamic Guidelines
Head Up Display

GM feels sensor fusion technology is the “building block in the development of semi-autonomous and fully autonomous vehicles” and anticipates that this type of ingenuity could make great strides in the next several years.

GM, Klout Offers 3-Day Test Drive of Chevrolet Sonic

Posted on March 14, 2012 by ChevyCars

General Motors is offering 3-day test drives of the new Chevrolet Sonic to people who have a high social influence. For this project, GM is working with Klout which is a service that rates and ranks a person’s social influence from 0 to 100.

Chevrolet will arrange 3-day loans of the brand new 2012 Sonic to people with a Klout score of at least 35. Those who test drive the Sonic are encouraged to write a brief review of the subcompact, whether it is positive, negative, or indifferent.

GM had a similar collaboration with Klout earlier this year with the plug-in Chevrolet Volt. 19 of the 20 participants who drove the Volt posted blogs that were complimentary to the car and the participants also generated about 2,000 tweets on Twitter.

Nearly 140 drives of the Sonic will be offered before mid-December in several large cities including: Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and San Francisco.

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