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The Chevrolet Bolt EV has already been impressing drivers for a few years now, with its ample electric range, engaging ride quality, roomy interior, and affordable price tag. And for the 2020 model year, the Bolt is even better with an EPA-estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge, a 21-mile improvement over the outgoing model year. Changes to the battery cell chemistry allowed this improved range without impacting the exterior of the battery. If you’ve been considering making the switch to electric with a Bolt EV, there’s never been a better time than now, with generous…

The Chicago Auto Show is underway and that means that Phillips Chevrolet is offering great deals on some of our most popular models. Right now through the end of the month, you can get $1,000 Auto Show Bonus Cash on a new Chevy Silverado or Blazer, or $500 Auto Show Bonus Cash on a Malibu.  And that’s on top of other current offers, including generous down payment assistance offers on several of our most popular models. So head out to the Auto Show this weekend to see the Chevy lineup, including the all-new mid-engine Corvette, then come see…

Every year, Kelley Blue Book presents their Five Year Cost to Own Award to the vehicles in each segment that provide the best value in ownership over five years. We are pleased to report that in the highly competitive full-size pickup truck segment, the Chevy Silverado has come out on top! KBB predicts that a 2020 Silverado bought today will have a 5-year cost to own of $47,697, lower than F-150, Tundra, or Ram. The folks at KBB were impressed by the Silverado’s wide variety of powertrain, cab, bed, and trim configurations, as well as its towing performance…

Congratulations to the Phillips Chevrolet sales team for retaining the title of Number One Selling Chevy Dealer in Illinois for the 14^th year in a row. Additionally, Phillips Chevrolet’s Lansing location placed in the top five in Illinois for the fourth year in a row. These award-winning teams were honored by General Motors and Chevrolet executives at an awards ceremony at the Chicago Auto Show this morning.  Individual honors were also presented to Product Specialist Rami Alamawi who made a triumphant return to first place in sales, a position he has held eight out of the last nine…

The Chevy Equinox has been one of our best-selling vehicles here at Phillips Chevrolet since it was first introduced in 2004, and it just keeps getting better! For the 2021 model year, the Equinox gets a sportier, updated exterior look following suit with the sleek styling of the Blazer. A new RS trim level will also be coming to the Equinox, offering black bowties, badges, side rails, and grille, as well as interior enhancements. Lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams and a following-distance monitor are all now standard...

After years of waiting and speculation, the first production unit of the all-new 8^th generation Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line yesterday! That means that it’s only a matter of a few more weeks before the first new Corvette arrives here at Phillips Chevrolet. With a 6.2L Small Block V-8 LT2 engine producing 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, the new Corvette will move fast, both literally and figuratively. In fact, all of the Corvettes scheduled to arrive in 2020 are already spoken for by folks who made reservations early. But once they start to…

Every year, US News and World Reports assesses the vehicles available on the market and presents awards to the ones that excel in various areas. This year, we are pleased to report that the Chevy Traverse has landed on their list of the Best 7-Passenger Vehicles You Can Buy.  The Traverse earned its spot thanks for a comfortable ride for driver and passengers in all three rows, plus a load of technology for safety, comfort, and entertainment. Standard features in the Traverse include tri-zone automatic climate control, rear seat reminder, smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth, six USB...

There are plenty of great reasons to buy the all-new 8^th generation Chevrolet Corvette: supercar looks, mid-engine performance, a boatload of technology, the list goes on and on. The folks at Kelley Blue Book have just added another reason to the list – it will hold its value! KBB recently presented the 2020 Vette with their Best Resale Value Award in the Sports Car category. They predict that the Corvette’s resale value after five years of ownership will be 54.9% of MSRP. This prediction is based on the Corvette’s low starting price, high demand, and impressive performance…

The Used Car Elimination Event at Phillips Chevrolet ends this weekend! We offer top dollar for trade ins, and that has left our Used Car lots overflowing with inventory. We need to make room for more cars, so now through Saturday, February 1st, we’re pricing vehicles in our used inventory from $500 to $3995 below Kelley Blue Book values. Plus, if you choose one of our Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, not only will you get generous manufacturer warranties, you also get the Phillips 3 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your new certified pre-owned vehicle for…

Every month the folks at Cars.com assess current incentives to determine which vehicles they consider that month’s best new car deals. We are pleased to report that the Chevy Trax has earned this distinction for the month of January. The Trax is a great choice for younger drivers, offering an easy-to-park footprint, plus the latest in safety and infotainment technology including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Generous incentives mean that our entire inventory of Trax are priced 15% to 20% below MSRP.  If you’re a current GM owner you can save even more...