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When the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE was first introduced in 2017, it made a big splash as the fastest, most track-capable Camaro ever. But that wasn’t good enough for Chevy engineers who developed a 10-speed automatic transmission that can shave seconds off of track times compared to the manual. While special calibrations were made to accommodate the faster-shifting automatic, the Camaro will still include all the performance-centered features the ZL1 1LE is known for – an aerodynamic exterior, adjustable suspension, racing tires, and of course, the 650-horsepower, supercharged...

Congratulations to the Phillips Chevrolet sales team for retaining the title of Number One Selling Chevy Dealer in Illinois for the 13^th year in a row. Additionally, Phillips Chevrolet’s Lansing location placed in the top five in Illinois for the third year in a row. And our newest location in Bradley was recognized as the fastest growing dealership in Chicagoland with a 57% increase in sales for 2018 over 2017’s total. 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...

The Chicago Auto Show is about to get 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 $750 Auto Show Bonus Cash on a new Chevy Trax, Traverse or Malibu and $1,000 on select new Silverados. 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, then come see us to drive one…

We already knew that the all-new, redesigned 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD would be Chevy’s most advanced heavy duty truck ever. Today we learned that it will come in five distinct trim levels - Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ and High Country –allowing for up to 22 different cab, bed, chassis and driveline configurations. Drivers will also have a choice of two different engines, a new 6.6L V-8 gas which is capable of 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque or the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V-8 engine providing 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque. “We set out to…

All-time cold temperatures weren’t the only records being broken during last week’s polar vortex – a record number of Chevy drivers accessed the myChevrolet app to remotely start their vehicles. The myChevrolet app allows Chevy drivers to access key fob functions of vehicles equipped with remote start, even if they’re out of the key fob’s range. More than 1.59 million GM vehicle owners used the app to stay warm and toasty indoors instead of waiting out in the cold for vehicles to warm up, a 70% increase over an average January day. The myChevrolet app also…

Never content to rest on their laurels, Chevrolet keeps finding new ways to make the Chevrolet Corvette cooler and cooler. They’ve just announced a new line of Corvette appearance packages inspired by, and designed in collaboration with Corvette Racing drivers Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin, Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia. Each of these Grand Sport Corvettes features its own specific exterior color and unique graphics package. “The Corvette Drivers Series celebrates Corvette Racing’s winning legacy, which is driven by a world-class team of drivers from around the globe,” said...

General Motors has just announced that over one millions people have now signed up for the My GM Rewards program that allows customers to earn and redeem points on purchases at dealerships like Phillips Chevrolet. This free program allows enrolled members to earn points from eligible purchases including accessories, parts, dealer services, paid OnStar and Connected Services plans and more. Points can be redeemed towards the purchase of accessories, paid service, and more. “My GM Rewards is our way of thanking loyal customers and making sure they have a great ownership experience, so...

To celebrate the all-new 2019 Chevy Silverado and the release of “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,” Chevrolet has unveiled a life-sized model of a Silverado Trail Boss edition built entirely of Lego bricks. Chevy teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures, the Oxford Community School’s FIRST LEGO League and Detroit’s Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary’s A World in Motion Program to bring this creation to life. Eighteen Lego Master Builders spent more than 2,000 hours building the Silverado from 334,544 hand-selected Lego pieces. “Chevrolet is once again thrilled to be working with Warner...

For the second year in a row, all three Phillips Chevrolet locations have earned DealerRater’s Consumer Satisfaction Award! This is the sixth year in a row that our Frankfort location has been awarded by DealerRater, the fifth year in a row for Lansing, and the second year in a row for Bradley. Only the top 10 percent of dealerships in the United States are given this award and we are thrilled that all of our dealerships provided the kind of customer service that earned rave reviews from our customers and these awards from DealerRater. "We'd like to congratulate…

If you’d really like to make your Chevrolet vehicle stand out in a crowd, we’ve got a great way! The Chevy “Glow-Tie” is an illuminated front bowtie emblem that can be added to give your car’s front profile a little flair. It is available in Chevy Gold or Black, with the gold version retailing for $275 plus installation, and the black version retailing for $325 plus installation. The Glow Tie is currently available for the following models: 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, and 2018 and 2019 Chevrolet Camaro…