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Consumer Reports recently released the results of their Most Satisfying Cars survey, and we are thrilled to report that the Corvette tops the list for the third year in a row! 93% of Corvette owners say that they would definitely buy another Corvette in the future, beating the next highest vehicle on the list by 5%. When you can get a 6.2L V8 LT2 engine capable of 490 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque with a base price starting at $68,300, who wouldn’t be satisfied? “Our latest owner satisfaction survey reinforces that the models that deliver the…

When the weather outside gets frightful, your first instinct is to snuggle up on the couch and stay in. But if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, snowy days are perfect for finding a new car from Phillips Chevrolet. First, go ahead and stay on the couch for a while and grab your phone or laptop to visit our website. Browse every vehicle in our huge inventory, get a value for your trade-in, and even get the ball rolling on financing. Once you’ve found a vehicle you love, give us a call, email, or text to…

The all-new redesigned 2024 Chevy Trax has been earning rave reviews ever since it was introduced earlier this year. The latest kudos come from automotive website Edmunds who name it the top SUV on their “Best on a Budget” list. To earn a spot on the list, vehicles had to have an affordable price tag paired with wow factor features that seem like they belong in a pricier vehicle. The Chevy Trax earned the top spot among SUVs on the list thanks to a sporty new exterior, tons of safety and infotainment tech, and a surprisingly roomy interior for both…

The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky just released Corvette sales stats for the 2023 model year and they offer a fun glimpse into driver’s preferences when it comes to America’s sportscar. In 2023, 53,785 drivers added a new Chevrolet Corvette to their garages, which falls only 22 units short of the all-time Corvette production record of 53,807 set in 1979. 27,943 of the new 2023 Corvettes were coupes, while 25,842 were convertibles. The high performance Z06 Corvette accounted for 6,413 of the 2023 Corvettes sold.

Start 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 permanent positions include Sales Associate at our Bradley location, Service Advisor and Quick Lube Technician in the Service Department at our Frankfort location, and Payroll Specialist in our Frankfort Office. 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....

 

Used car comparison shopping site iSeeCars.com recently published their top-selling pre-owned cars for 2023, and we are pleased to report that the Chevy Silverado and Chevy Equinox landed in the top three! Sales of used Silverados accounted for 2.6% of all 2023 used vehicle sales, while the Equinox captured 2.1% of overall sales. When it comes to crossovers and SUVs, the Equinox easily led with 4.8% of all used crossover and SUV sales, a whole percentage point over the next best-selling model. The Equinox was an especially popular choice here in Illinois where it led all…

 

After a hugely successful relaunch for the 2023 model year, the Chevy Colorado will get even better in 2024! A Sport Bar package (shown above) will be introduced as an option for Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 trim levels, providing a sportier look and extra illumination for twilight off-road treks. This package includes a bed-mounted sport bar, 40-inch off road roof light bar, Power distribution box, and accessory switch kit. A larger driver information center screen, currently available only in the ZR2 trim level will become standard on all trim levels. An off-road ZR2 Bison Edition is ........

 

The all-new redesigned 2024 Chevy Trax keeps turning compact crossover skeptics into believers, with automotive blog The Car Connection as the latest convert. In fact, they were so impressed by the new Trax they named it their Best Economy Car To Buy for 2024. Their team was impressed by the sporty new exterior of the Trax, as well as the comfortable well-appointed cabin. The Trax also earned praise for offering a well-appointed cabin full of useful tech and advanced safety features, all available at the starting price of $21,495. “Resetting standards and recalibrating expectations....

2024 is here and it looks like it will be another great year for Chevrolet! There are a lot of amazing new vehicles headed to our showroom this year, starting with the all-new redesigned 2024 Chevy Traverse which should be arriving in the next few months. We are also expecting the arrival of the Equinox EV and Silverado EV in the first quarter of 2024. We can look forward to a high-performance Spring as the top of the line 2025 Corvette ZR1 is expected to debut, along with the range topping Blazer EV SS trim level.....

 

Gear Junkie, a blog dedicated to camping, fishing, and other outdoor adventures, has just announced the winners of their 2023 Adventure Vehicle of the Year awards, and we are pleased to report that the Chevy Colorado was the winner in the truck category. Specifically, the ZR2 trim level on the Colorado won their team over with great performance on and off road. “I’m a big fan of this truck and think it’s quite the value at around $50,000. While not inexpensive, this truck is playful on and off road. It also provides all the creature comforts you…