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(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 less than two weeks away 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…

The folks over at Edmunds.com recently put the Chevy Silverado EV to the test to see if they could match the EPA-estimated top range of 492 miles on a full charge. The model tested was a Silverado EV Work Truck with the max range battery pack, and Edmunds’ team was able to squeeze an extra 47 miles over the EPA estimate for 539 total miles on a single charge. And that’s not under carefully controlled testing conditions to maximize mileage..........

The folks at Kelley Blue Book recently put the Chevy Equinox to the test in a head to head challenge against the Mitsubishi Outlander and we are pleased to report that the Equinox came out on top in several key areas! While both crossover SUVs have similar starting prices (the starting price of the Equinox is $455 lower), the Equinox retains its value better and will have a better trade-in value when you’re ready to update or upgrade. The Equinox also offers more affordable upper trim levels, with the highest priced trim level starting at only $4,400 over…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports recently teamed up to generate their annual list of the best cars for teens, and we are pleased 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. It also includes a suite of safety features including HD rear vision camera, forward collision alerts, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warnings, and lane keep assist. The Trailblazer is a great choice for young drivers to gain experience behind the wheel.......

Your next adventure begins here! Phillips Chevrolet is interviewing and hiring in multiple departments and multiple locations to add to our award-winning team. Available positions include Internet Sales Specialist  at our Frankfort location and Automotive Sales Associate at all three locations. There are plenty of opportunities for advancement, as several members of our management team started out in entry level positions and rose in the ranks to head entire departments.....

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…