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The 109^th Indianapolis 500 is right around the corner, and the Chevy Corvette is ready! On Sunday May 25^th, a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 driven by former pro-football star Michael Strahan will lead the field during warm up laps. This will mark the 36^th time a Corvette served as pace car. “As we anticipate another record-breaking Indianapolis 500, it’s only fitting that record- breaking Corvette will pace the field,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “The performance of the Corvette ZR1 is second to none and is a prime example of that Chevrolet innovation.........

Starting to plan your summer adventures and need some extra funds? If you’ve got an unwanted car or truck taking up space in your garage, we’re offering top dollar for used vehicles, even if you don’t buy one of ours. To get a ballpark figure of what your car is worth, use our online calculator to determine a range of what your car could be worth. Or if you’re ready to sell, get an Instant Cash Offer good for seven days.* We’re always on the lookout for great vehicles to add to our used car…

We’re learning more about what’s new for the Chevy Silverado EV for the 2026 model year, and there’s a lot to look forward to! We’ve already reported that the RST trim level will be discontinued to make way for the even more capable Trail Boss trim level with added off-road features. Additionally, three new color choice will be introduced for 2026 - White Sands, Polar White Tricoat, and Magnus Gray Matte Metallic. These colors join the palette of colors already available, including Black, Blue Smoke Metallic,  Habanero Orange, Riptide Blue Metallic, Slate Gray Metallic, and Summit White…

Phillips Chevrolet was visited yesterday by representatives from Cars.com who presented us with trophies and a banner for earning their 2025 Dealer of the Year for Chevrolet for the fifth year in a row! This award, formerly known as the Dealer Rater Dealer of the Year, is presented to the dealership that is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among approximately 3,000 Chevy dealers in the United States. In addition to this award, we were also named Dealer of the Year for the Midwest for the third year in a row, coming out ahead of more than 10,000…

Automotive journalists recently got their first chance to get behind the wheel of the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, and to say that they were impressed would be an understatement! Offering 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque and a 0-60 mph time of only 3.4 seconds, the Blazer EV SS provides sportscar level performance in an unassuming package. Regarding its starting price of $62,095, auto blog Jalopnik says, “What Chevy has done here is make a cohesive mid-size crossover EV that just so happens to be the cheapest way to get over 600 horsepower in a new car…

Cars.com recently compiled a list of the most affordable SUVs currently available to buy, and we are delighted to report that the Chevy Trailblazer made the list. With a starting price of just $24,495, the Trailblazer offers a lot of bang for the buck. Even at that low price, the Trailblazer offers tons of standard features and amenities like an 11-inch diagonal color touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. It also includes a suite of safety features including HD rear vision camera.....

Have you been putting off getting new tires? Now’s the time to get that done, as we’re offering a Buy Three Get One for $1 promotion on select new tires. Tires must be purchased and installed in our Service Department, and the offer will be deducted from your bill at the time of service. The save even more, we also have mail-in rebate offers on shocks and struts, brake pads and rotors, and more! If funds are a little tight, we can help with easy service financing with Sunbit..... 

Since its introduction for the 2024 model year, the Chevy Silverado EV has been winning over truck fans to the world of electric vehicles. And now it’s about to get even better for the 2026 model year! The RST trim level will be discontinued to make way for the even more capable Trail Boss trim level with added off-road features. The existing Work Truck and LT trim levels will also offer a variety of range packages to help meet a variety of needs. Stay tuned to this blog for more updates on the Silverado EV and the rest of…

Hoping to take a road trip this summer, but afraid your vehicle isn’t up to the challenge? Phillips Chevrolet’s service department can help you get road trip ready without using up all your spending money. We’ve partnered with Sunbit to offer affordable payment plans* to guests in our Service Department. Sunbit offers a lightning fast response time to credit applications, doesn’t require a hard credit check, and has a 97% approval rate......

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

The 15^th Annual Benefit Car Show at Phillips Auto Group of Bradley is right around the corner and we can’t wait! This event benefits the Caleb’s Prayer Foundation which helps local families impacted by cancer. The show begins at 9:00am Sunday, May 18th with registration running until 11:00am, and trophies will be awarded at 3:00pm. The top three cars in each of 21 classes will receive trophies with additional trophies awarded in several…