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This week we finally got to hear from some automotive journalists who have driven the new 8^th generation Chevrolet Corvette, and their first impressions are glowing! Motor Trend was impressed by the C8’s road manners and interior, comparing the feel to a luxury sedan and calling it, “the most premium-feeling Corvette that Chevrolet has ever made.” The Detroit News thinks that the new Corvette is going to compete well against far more expensive vehicles: “The world’s elite auto car makers should be very afraid.” Car & Driver sums it all up best, saying, “We have concluded that the…

Every year Car and Driver puts some of the top performance cars to the test in what they call a Lightning Lap, a single lap around Virginia International Raceway’s 4.1 mile course. This year the 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE took it’s turn equipped with an automatic transmission. The Camaro’s supercharged V-8 with 650 horsepower and torque finished the lap in 2 minutes, 45 seconds even, .7 seconds faster than the same car with a manual. From a field of 20 contenders, the Camaro’s time earned it a respectable 4^th place, especially when you…

When you’re looking for a truck with plenty of power and great fuel efficiency, you can’t choose a better truck than the  Chevy Silverado with a diesel engine. Automotive blog GM Authority took a deep dive into the specs and discovered that the diesel Silverado beats both Ford and Ram trucks in these crucial areas. The Silverado’s 3.0L inline six-cylinder LM2 turbo-diesel Duramax engine is rated at 277 horsepower, while Ram’s HP is rated 260 and Ford’s is 250. When it comes to fuel economy, the Silverado scores 33 highway, 23 MPG city, and…

This morning Chevrolet revealed a refreshed new look for the Chevrolet Colorado. For the 2021 model year, the Colorado will get updated center bars, lower fascias and front skid plates on all trim levels, as well as updated bowtie logos and embossed “Chevrolet” tailgates, giving each trim level its own distinct look. The ZR2 off-road performance Colorado gets the most extensive makeover, with an all-new, lettered, flow-through “Chevrolet” front fascia and standard red tow hooks. “We’ve sold 520,000 Colorado pickups in five years through a relentless, foot-on-the-gas approach to...

The Chevy Bolt EV has always had a rather uninspiring design, but where it lacks in looks it makes up for price and performance. This affordable electric car is no Tesla when it comes to style, but it’s perfectly capable of competing with other candidates such as the Nissan Leaf, Honda Clarity, and the Toyota Prius Prime.  Performance with the 2020 Bolt is claimed to be impressive; it can range up to 259 miles on a single charge earning it to be EPA-certified. Chevrolet has reported this year that the Bolt has surpassed its expected third-quarter sales and remains…

Unfortunately a rainy forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening has once again postponed  Phillips Chevrolet of Lansing’s annual car show. Stay tuned to this blog for news on a rescheduled date as well as other upcoming fun events at various Phillips locations. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing, and Bradley has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory and events full of fun and excitement for car lovers!

It was a big night at Cape Canaveral, Florida last night as General Motors officially introduced both the convertible version of the new 8^th generation Chevrolet Corvette, as well as the Corvette C8.R race car. The two-piece convertible top can be raised or lowered on the move at pleads of up to 30 miles per hour, and can retract in 16 seconds, powered by six electric motors. The chassis was custom engineered for the convertible version to provide nearly the same performance as the coupe version.  “We put the world on notice when we introduced the first mid-engine…

The MyChevrolet touchscreen combined with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, plus the available 4G LTE wi-fi connection, make the Chevrolet lineup some of the most tech savvy vehicles on the market. And if you’re one of the millions of people using Amazon Alexa in your home, those vehicles are about to get even better, as General Motors has just announced that next year, model year 2018 and newer cars, trucks and crossovers with compatible infotainment systems will offer an available Alexa voice experience.  An in-vehicle software update will open up Alexa capabilities...

Fall has officially begun, but that doesn’t mean the automotive fun has to end - Phillips Chevrolet of Lansing’s annual car show is only a week away! Our Lansing location will host their 5^th Annual Car Show on Saturday, October 5^th from 3pm to 8pm, with drawings, prizes, and refreshments available for purchase.  The entry fee to have your vehicle considered for awards is $20, but if you’d like to just come out and look at all the great cars, that’s absolutely free!  Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing, and Bradley has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory…