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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…

Chevrolet had yet to earn a points-paying win in the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series season, but that all changed this weekend when Chase Elliott’s Chevy Camaro ZL1 crossed the finish line at Talladega. Competing Chevy teams created a plan to work together to secure the manufacturer’s first win of the season. “I felt like it was a team win, for sure. The large majority of the day we were working together as a bowtie group, as Team Chevy, and I felt like we executed that well,” Elliott added. “There’s certainly power in numbers at these races. When…

Every year, Kelley Blue Book assesses vehicles currently available to determine which are the best picks for families, and presents them with their 12 Best Family Cars award. We are pleased to report that the Chevrolet Traverse has earned a spot on the list for the second year in a row. The Traverse earned this award thanks in part to providing ample room for plenty of people and their stuff, with KBB awarding extra points for a third row that’s comfortable for teenagers and adults, plus 23 cubic feet or cargo space behind the third row, and the SmartSlide…

You may want to rethink your Saturday plans and make time to come see us at Phillips Chevrolet. 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 during our Used Car Elimination Event, we’re pricing vehicles in our used inventory from $500 to $3000 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…