News

Every near, Car & Driver compiles a list of the vehicles that have scored highest in each segment, according to their performance, pricing and value. We are pleased to report that the Chevy Trax has landed at the top of the Subcompact SUV segment. The Trax earned its spot thanks to a great suite of standard features for its price point, a roomy rear seat and cargo area, and a pleasant driving experience. Car & Driver sums it up nicely: “This subcompact SUV is one of the most affordable new vehicles of any kind you can buy, and it has a high-value…

We’re all excited for the arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 later this year, now that production has official begun. This weekend, the first retail production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with VIN number 001 was sold at auction for $3.7 million to benefit the American Red Cross. “The 1064 hp Corvette ZR1 is the pinnacle of American engineering,” said Scott Bell, vice president, Global Chevrolet. “We at Chevrolet are proud to work with Barrett-Jackson and the Red Cross so that the historic sale of this American icon benefits people whose lives........

Head into the new year with a new career! Phillips Chevrolet is interviewing and hiring in multiple departments and multiple locations to add to our award-winning team. Available positions include Cashier at our Frankfort location, Porters at Bradley, and Internet Sales Associate at Lansing and Bradley. And there are plenty of opportunities for advancement as several members of our management team started out in the lowest entry level positions and rose in the ranks to head entire departments......

Kelley Blue Book recently put the 2025 Chevy Traverse to the test in a head-to-head comparison against the Nissan Pathfinder, and we are pleased to report that the Traverse came out ahead. KBB reports that the Traverse has retained all of the characteristics that fans loved about the previous generation while adding new features that make it even better. The Traverse’s huge 17.7 infotainment screen more than doubles the size of the Pathfinder’s 8 inch standard screen, and still nearly doubles the Pathfinder’s upgraded 9 inch screen.....

We’re all excited to get our first look at the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 when it arrives later this year, and now it’s one step closer! Last week, Chevrolet announced that the ZR1 will have a starting MSRP of $174,995 and that they’ll begin accepting orders in mid-February. But if you can’t wait that long to start dreaming about a ZR1 of your own, you can stop in to see us at Phillips Chevrolet where we can help you configure your new Corvette and get your order ready to go so you’ll be at…

Yesterday Phillips Chevrolet in Lansing was proud to present a check to the Lansing Community Food Pantry. During the months of November and December, we pledged $25 to local food pantries for every electric vehicle test drive at our dealerships. Phillips Chevrolet General Manager Mike Maheras presented a check to Bob Barnes, Chairperson of the Lansing Community Food Pantry. The food pantry will use these funds to help feed local families in need.....

The folks at Kelley Blue Book recently put the Chevy Colorado to the test in a head-to-head comparison against the Honda Ridgeline, and we are pleased to report that the Colorado came out on top in several key categories. The Colorado has a starting price of only $33,495 while the Ridgeline starts at $41,545, and the Colorado’s base engine tops the Ridgeline’s with 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, compared to the Ridgeline’s 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque......

Congratulations to the Phillips Chevrolet sales team for achieving the title of Number One Selling Chevy Dealer in Illinois for the 19^th year in a row! Today our award-winning team celebrated  the achievement with a cake to mark the occasion. “We’re very proud of the unprecedented success our dealerships have achieved,” said Phillips General Manager Mike Maheras. “But I’m especially proud of the individual accomplishments of our team. Everything we’ve achieved is thanks to their hard work and the support of the communities we serve....

If you don’t already have them, you’ve probably wished that your vehicle had heated mirrors at least once this winter. Such premium features used to be the exclusive territory of luxury brands, but we are pleased to report that heated mirrors are available on 7 Chevy models that cost less than $40,000! Chevy SUVs like the Blazer, Equinox, Equinox EV, Trailblazer, and Trax all have available heated mirrors, as do the Silverado 1500 truck and Malibu sedan.....

It’s cold out there, but that doesn’t mean you need to be! General Motors recently compiled some tips to make winter driving more comfortable and efficient for drivers of electric vehicles like the Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV. For folks who charge at home, they recommend keeping your Chevy EV plugged in whenever you’re not using it to make sure you’ve got plenty of juice for your drive and to run the climate control. Heated steering wheels and seats use less energy than heating the whole cabin, so they’re a great choice for quick…