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The savings have begun at Phillips Chevrolet with our Memorial Day Sales event! Chevy just announced $1,000 Memorial Day Bonus Cash on the 2019 Chevy Malibu, Traverse, and Colorado, and that’s on top of the already great deals available this month. We’ve got vehicles across Chevy lineup priced 15% - 25% below MSRP, plus special financing deals including $750 - $1500 Down Payment Assistance on select models when you finance with GM Financial. And it’s all backed by the Phillips Price Pledge: Every buyer qualifies for our lowest advertised price. Beware: Other dealers' prices may include...

The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been earning rave reviews since it was first introduced for the 2017 model year, thanks to its 238-mile range on a single charge, roomy interior, and affordable price tag. But a lot of folks who would love to make the switch to electric are hesitant because they live in apartments or houses without garages, and are afraid they’ll have a difficult time keeping the Bolt charged. Edmunds.com recently spent a week with a Bolt living out that exact scenario, and found that with a little advance planning, keeping the Bolt topped up from…

While we’re all eagerly anticipating the reveal of the 8^th generation mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette we shouldn’t forget that exciting things are still happening with the current generation Vette! Memorial Day weekend, while a pace car driver has yet to be announced for the big race on Sunday, Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford has been announced as the pace car driver for Saturday’s IndyCar Grand Prix. Crawford will take to the track in a 2019 Corvette Grand Sport, a great choice since Crawford is a big fan a Chevy muscle, as the owner of a 1970 Chevrolet…

This week marks the date that Phillips Auto Group opened two years ago in Bradley! Earlier today, our team celebrated this milestone with cake and an inspiring speech by General Manager Mike Maheras. We appreciate the warm welcome we’ve received from the Bradley-Bourbonnais community as we serve their Chevrolet, Hyundai, and RV needs. Our newest location has made great strides in two years, being recognized by Chevrolet as the dealership with the greatest year-over-year sales growth in the Chicago region for 2018, and having been named DealerRater’s Illinois Dealer of the Year...

We already knew that Chevy Silverado HD would be getting an all-new, redesigned look for the 2020 model year, and now we can see that it will be sporting an exciting new feature from the GM family. Recent spy shots have confirmed that the new Silverado HD will feature the Multi-Pro tailgate currently available on the GMC Sierra. The Multi-Pro tailgate can be positioned in several different configurations that can allow easier access to the bed and help keep loads in the bed, even when the tailgate is lowered. It can also be flipped under to serve as a step…

A Chevy Camaro concept car that appeared at the SEMA accessories show last fall was such a big hit, part of its look is coming soon to the Camaro SS. The 2020 Camaro SS will get a new front end, as well as other changes across the entire Camaro lineup. A newly available 10-speed automatic transmission will become available on models equipped with the available 3.6L V-6 engine. 202 will also see the introduction of a new LT1 V-8 performance model which offers the affordability of the LT trim level paired with the performance of the V-8 engine found…

(pictured above from left to right: Adam Wilson, Operations Manager for Phillips of Bradley and Jim Baron, car show organizer)

Car Show season is right around the corner, so it’s time to start shining up your pride and joy! Get ready to show off at the 10^th Annual Benefit Car Show at Phillips Auto Group of Bradley to benefit Caleb’s Prayer Foundation! The event begins at 9:00am Sunday, May 19th with registration running until 11:00am, and trophies will be awarded at 3:00pm. The top three cars in each of 20 classes will receive trophies…

Earlier this week, Cars.com shared their first in-depth review of the all new Chevy Blazer and the verdict is in – it’s great! First they were wowed by the Blazer’s stylish sporty interior, saying “There’s no denying the Blazer makes a statement. There’s a presence to its styling that sets it apart in a field of boring two-box designs.” They were also impressed by the ride quality, saying that it feels substantial with excellent body control. The powertrain also earns points for a nimble feel and brisk highway acceleration. Inside the Blazer, Cars.com was impressed…

Every week we learn a little bit more about the soon-to-be-revealed 8^th generation mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette and the event scheduled for its unveiling. This week we learned that the Corvette reveal event scheduled for July 18^th will take place somewhere in Orange County, California. An email was discovered this week which was sent to media outlets allowing them to make travel plans for the big event. Southern California’s reliable dry, sunny weather should allow for a spectacular outdoor event. This news comes on the heels of last week’s announcement that production at the...
 

Imagine hauling a load of lumber from the home improvement store, towing a boat to the lake, bringing the kids to soccer practice, driving to and from work every day, and all of the other things you do in a Chevy Silverado without ever having to visit a gas station. That dream will soon become a reality, as General Motors CEO Mary Barra has confirmed that electric pickup trucks are already in the works for the automaker. “GM has an industry-leading truck franchise and industry-leading electrification capabilities. I assure you we will not cede our leadership on either front,” Barra…