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Automotive website Autolist.com recently conducted a survey of 1,750 current car shoppers and asked them which brand they believed was most relevant to their age group, which brand they would buy today and which brand they currently owned. We are pleased to report that Chevrolet was the top answer to all three questions among car buyers aged 36 years old or younger. Smaller vehicles like the Chevy Trax, Spark and Cruze are affordable options for car buyers early in their careers, but still offer many of the technology and infotainment options millennials look for in a vehicle. “Chevy…

The all-new, redesigned 2019 Chevy Silverado has been earning praise thanks to its wide variety of trim levels, cab and bed sizes, and powertrains that can be combined to create the perfect truck for any need. Later this summer, truck fans will have even more engine choices when the new Duramax turbo-diesel 3.0-liter inline-six engine joins the Silverado lineup. This week it was revealed that the new Duramax will provide 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, beating the power of Ford and Ram’s light duty diesels by a healthy margin.  The Duramax will be available in Silverados…

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. This week we learned that the Bolt will soon be joined by another electric vehicle in the Chevy lineup. Chevrolet has announced a $300 million investment into the plant where the Bolt is built in anticipation of a new electric Chevrolet model also to be built there. No details about the new electric vehicle have been released yet, but rumor has it we can expect a…

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

The weather is starting to warm up, 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 with…

Here 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 $3400 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 you are not satisfied with your new certified pre-owned vehicle for any reason, you…

Instagram is a great place to share pictures of your favorite cars, whether it’s your own pride and joy or just the car you dream of driving someday. So it comes as no surprise that Chevrolet’s high performance duo, the Chevy Camaro and Corvette, are among the top ten most Instagrammed cars in the world. Insurance company Veygo tracked hashtag mentions of all currently available vehicle models to determine which had been used the most times. The Camaro came in at sixth overall with more than 4.6 million mentions while the Corvette was close behind is seventh…

We’re deep in the heart of Chevy Truck Month, and what better time to celebrate the Chevy Silverado’s 6.2L OHV V-8 engine being named as one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2019! Every year Ward’s Auto assesses every all-new or significantly improved engine or electric propulsion system available in production vehicles in the U.S. and chooses the 10 best for their annual awards. The Silverado’s V-8 engines always win praise for loads of power, but the new 6.2L V-8 earns additional kudos for its Dynamic Fuel Management system. DFM uses 17…

Every year, automotive research firm iSeeCars analyzes vehicle sales data to determine which vehicles are the longest lasting on the road. We are pleased to report that Chevrolet’s big SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, both landed in the top ten.  iSeeCars analyzed over 13.8 million cars sold in 2018 to determine which models have the highest percentage of cars that reached 200,000 miles. The Chevy Suburban earned second place with 5% reaching over 200,000 miles, while the Tahoe earned sixth place at 3.8%. With plenty of room for the whole family and their cargo…

Imagine you’ve bought a top of the line sports car that boasts a V8 engine capable of 700 horsepower, but when you take it to the drag strip, it maxes out at only 180 miles per hour and gets passed by its main competitor. That’s what happens when the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 flies past the Shelby Mustang GT500. The Mustang’s 5.2-liter supercharged V8 speed is limited to 180 mph while the ZL1’s 650 hp 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 engine makes it up to 202 mph. Chevy and Ford performance enthusiasts love to compare numbers and…

Family matters, and Chevrolet continues to deliver family comfort and necessity with the 2019 Chevy Traverse.  KBB has ranked this year’s model as one of top 12 family vehicles. The traverse provides smooth maneuverability for long family travels. According to KBB, “In KBB testing, we’ve been impressed with the way Chevy Traverse maintains its poise on twisty and rough roads.”   The Traverse includes convenient safety features such as Teen Driver, Surround Vision, a blind-spot warning system, and much more features that insure a smooth and safe ride for the family.