
The Chevrolet Volt has earned a reputation as a car that provides the best of both worlds – 53 electric-powered miles to keep short trips green, with a gas powered engine to take over and eliminate the range anxiety that comes with an all-electric vehicle. But that doesn’t mean the Volt is ready to rest on its laurels – Chevrolet has announced that for the 2019 model year the Volt will be available with a new 7.2 kW charging system that will replenish the battery about twice as fast as the existing 3.6 kW charger. The Volt will also…
One-Ton Silverado HD Tops Ford and Ram

Pickuptrucks.com recently put the one-ton Chevrolet Silverado 3500 to the test against its competitors, the Ford Super Duty F-350 and Ram 3500 in categories like accelerating and braking with and without trailers, plus payload and towing capacity comparisons, fuel economy and noise intrusion testing. It should come as no surprise to Chevy fans that the Silverado left the other two trucks in the dust! Not only does the Silverado have a price tag about $4,000 lower than the Ford and Ram trucks, it also came in first place in 10 empirical tests including acceleration and fuel economy
Car Lovers, Mark Your Calendars!

Phillips Chevrolet is proud to host and/or sponsor plenty of local automotive events all summer long and two of our biggest events are coming up soon! Our Lansing location will be hosting their Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 8th, while our Frankfort location’s Car Show is scheduled for September 22nd. Both events will run from 3pm to 8pm with drawings, prizes, and refreshments available for purchase. The entry fee to have your vehicle considered for awards is $20, but if you’d like to just come out and look at all the great cars, that…
Diesel Chevy Malibu Coming in 2019?

Earlier this year, we learned that the Chevrolet Malibu would be getting a great, refreshed look for the 2019 model year, as well as the addition of an RS trim level. Now rumors are swirling that the 2019 Malibu may also offer a diesel powertrain option. In the Malibu, GM’s 1.6L I-4 LH7 diesel engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission would be expected to provide around 140 horsepower and 240 pound feet of torque. It also predicted to deliver 42 miles per gallon on the highway and 27 in the city, significantly higher than the highway fuel…
2019 Chevy Cruze Offers Adjustable Stop-Start Technology

Earlier this year, we learned that the Chevrolet Cruze will be getting a refreshed appearance for the 2019 model year. Details are starting to trickle out about what changes will be made, including updates to some existing features like the Cruze’s Stop-Start Technology. This feature increases fuel efficiency by shutting off the engine when the car idles, like when it’s stopped at a red light. For 2019, Chevrolet has added a button that allows drivers to enable or disable this feature based on their driving needs. If your commute includes only light traffic and a few stoplights, enabling…
2019 Silverado Will Have Largest Bed

When the 2019 Chevy Silverado arrives in our showroom later this year, it will boast best-in-class cargo volume, box depth, box length at floor, plus a segment-leading 12 fixed tie-downs and exclusive power up/down tailgate. Short and standard box Silverados will gain 10 cubic feet of cargo box space over their 2018 predecessors, and the long box will gain 14 cubic feet. The bed will also be constructed of a higher strength steel, beating the tensile strength of the outgoing model as well as that of competing trucks like the F-150’s aluminum bed. “The bed is the heart…
Two Chevy Crossovers Earn JD Power APEAL Awards

Market research firm J.D. Power has just released the results of their 2018 APEAL (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) Study and we are pleased to report that two Chevrolet crossover utility vehicles have come out on top of their segments. The APEAL Study measures how pleased drivers are with their new cars within the first 90 days of ownership based on over 68,000 new car owners’ responses. The Chevy Equinox beats all other Compact SUVs in the study, and the Traverse comes out on top of Midsize SUVs. Both vehicles were recently redesigned for the 2018 model year…
Mid-Engine Corvette Spied Testing

We are still eagerly awaiting official word from General Motors that a new mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette is coming soon, but in the meantime we have more spy footage. We’ve seen heavily camouflaged test versions on roads across the country for over a year now – this time it was spotted doing high altitude testing in Colorado. Car and Driver recently speculated that this new Corvette could be capable of 800 or even 1000 horsepower, depending on engine configurations. We hope Chevrolet will give the official word that the mid-engine Corvette will be joining the Chevrolet lineup, and we’ll be…
Price Drop for 2019 Chevy Camaro

When the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro arrives in our showroom later this year, several popular trim levels will be priced lower than their 2018 counterparts. The base Camaro LS will start at $25,995, a $905 price drop from the 2018 model. The 1LT trim level will cost $1,200 less at $26,495, while 2LT gets the biggest price cut of $3,000 for a starting price of $28,495. The 2019 model year will also see the introduction of a new 3LT trim level with a starting price of $31,995. These changes are in addition to previously announced…
Chevrolet Improves the Newest Generation of the Volt

General Motors has recently announced their enhancements to the new 2019 Chevrolet Volt, including a new 7.2 kW charging system. This update greatly cuts charging time down in half. This saves volt owners time and money by getting twice the amount of charge per hour. A complete recharge takes about 2.3 hours with a 240-volt outlet. With a full tank of gas and a full charge has an…