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We’ve been waiting through decades of concept cars, rumors, and speculation and now the wait is finally over – the long awaited 8^th generation mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette has been revealed!  The C8 will be the first-ever production Corvette that places the engine behind the driver for improved weight distribution to improve performance. With 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque when equipped with performance exhaust, it offers the most horsepower and torque for any entry-level Corvette, and when equipped with the Z51 Performance Package, it can hit 0-60 in under three seconds...

It’s time to start polishing up your pride and joy, as Phillips Chevrolet’s annual car shows are almost here! Our Frankfort location will be hosting their Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, July 20^th from 12pm to 4pm with decades of automotive history on display. It is completely free to participate, whether you’re showing off your own car or just spectating. Our Lansing location will be hosting their own  Car Show on August 17^th. If that’s not enough automotive excitement for you, Frankfort Cruise Nights at Breidert Green in Downtown Frankfort continue every Thursday evening all…

If you’ve spent your day today feeling like a kid on Christmas Eve, you must be a Corvette fan! Tomorrow night, we get our first official look at the 8^th generation mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette, scheduled to be unveiled at 9:30pm local time. The unveiling will be streamed live here so make sure you log on early to be among the first to see it. This week, we’ve seen a little more news trickle out about the C8, including the image of the steering wheel above, word that the C8 Corvette will retain the Stingray name, and…

All three Phillips Chevrolet locations would like to thank both the guests and team members who helped make our USO BBQ for the Troops a huge success. A little bit of heat didn’t dampen our spirits as Joey’s Red Hots grilled up a great lunch for a great cause.  One hundred percent of the proceeds raised will support troops deployed and at home, military families, wounded, ill and injured troops, as well as families of the fallen. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing and Bradley has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory, and a commitment to giving back to the communities…

The big day is almost here! We’re only one week away from getting our first official look at the 8^th generation mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette, scheduled to be unveiled on July 18^th. The unveiling will be streamed live here so make sure you tune in next Thursday at 6pm, Chicago time. Production of the C7 Corvette is scheduled to wind down by the end of this month, leading to a 10 week period in which the assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky is retooled to start building the C8 Corvette. That means we might see the new Corvette…

Phillips Chevrolet has been awarded the J.D. Power 2019 Dealer of Excellence Award which recognizes select dealerships throughout the United States for exceptional customer service. Our dealership earned this distinction by ranking among Chevrolet’s top performers in key customer satisfaction areas, listing vehicle inventory and pricing on the dealership website, negotiating in an efficient and transparent manner, offering a fair trade-in value, and presenting a clear and easy-to-understand menu of finance and insurance products. “This certification sets us apart...

Phillips Chevrolet is honored to have earned the Village of Frankfort’s 2019 Summer Beautification Award for Outstanding Landscaping in a Business District. Congratulations to our housekeepers, porters, and the rest of the team who work hard to keep our property looking great. Frankfort’s Mayor Jim Holland says, “The Beautification Award allows us to recognize those in our community who devote extra time and effort to enhance the beauty of our village.” Presenting an attractive, well-maintained facility is part of our commitment to provide an outstanding car-buying experience...

Since it was first introduced in 2015, the Chevy Teen Driver system has been providing parents with a little extra peace of mind when their young drivers hit the road. The Teen Driver system gives teen drivers reminders to play it safe by triggering audio and visual reminders if the vehicle exceeds a maximum speed set by the parents, keeping the radio muted until the driver’s seatbelt is buckled, and providing parents with a scorecard of their child’s driving habits. For the 2020 model year, the Teen Driver system will be enhanced in several vehicles, including the Chevrolet…