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Sixty-seven years ago, a phone call was made and a tradition began. A young child called a local phone number in the newspaper that advertised Santa’s phone number. Little did the child know, the wrong number was reached and the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Operations Center in Colorado Springs, CO was contacted instead of Santa! The colonel on duty that night urged his operators to find Santa’s location and report it to everyone who called in. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing and Bradley has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory, and wishes everyone a happy holiday!

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is built to take on any terrain. It features a standard 1.5L turbo engine, giving you plenty of power and the capability to drive through town or off the beaten path. The intelligent all-wheel drive system helps maintain optimum traction in any condition, while its impressive 9-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth shifts and seamless performance. Plus, you can select from various driving modes like Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Tow/Haul for even more customized control over your ride. With these advanced features at your disposal, 

Currently in its third model year, the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette has recently been named to Car and Driver’s prestigious “10Best Cars” list for 2023. This win marks the sixth consecutive year for the Corvette. The C8 was praised for its driver versatility, catering to the grand tourer, daily grocery-getter, and track monster. In order to be a contender for the list, vehicles must be a sedan, hatchback, two-seater, sports car or electric sports car and must be available for sale by January 31^st and priced under $110,000.

 

We’re happy to announce that Four Wheeler, the world’s leading 4x4 authority since 1962, selected the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 as the winner of its 34^th annual Pickup Truck of the Year award. This invitation-only competition is open to all-new or significantly revised pickup trucks for the upcoming model year. Beating out the 2023 Ram Heavy Duty Rebel, the ZR2 made a commanding show during the competition, sweeping nearly every category. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing and Bradley has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory, including a huge selection of Silverados!

Put some extra money in your pocket before the holiday season! Phillips Chevrolet is 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 on the lookout for great vehicles to add to our used car inventory and we’d love to add yours! Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing, and Bradley…

Last month, Chevrolet unveiled the FNR—XE Concept in China to showcase the future of what Ultium-powered electric vehicles have to offer the market. While Chevrolet noted that this vehicle was custom developed for the Chinese market, there may be hope that we’ll see something similar in the United States. Days before the concept vehicle was unveiled in China, GM President Mark Reuss confirmed during the GM Investor Day presentation on November 17^th, 2022 that Chevrolet is working on a “low-roof” midsize EV with “sedan-like proportions” - believing to having been referring to the FNR. 

 

Our Vehicles Coming Soon page lists all the Chevys that will arrive soon at our three dealerships. Many vehicles listed there include a link to the window sticker (click Vin numbers in red) so you can find just the options you need. In addition to window stickers and VIN numbers, the build week, order number, and color are provided for you. We can take a deposit and reserve the vehicle so it’s guaranteed to be yours when it arrives. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Make sure you check back every day as the page is updated…

It’s chilly out there! That makes it a good time to start thinking about staying warm and helping others stay warm this winter. Phillips Chevrolet is ready to help give the gift of warmth by collecting coats for our Annual Coat Drive! Stop by the showroom of any Phillips Chevrolet location with your donation of new or gently used coats to help those in need. As you do your holiday shopping, we hope you’ll consider giving the gift of warmth to local families - we’ll be collecting donations through December 15th. 

MotorTrend magazine recently announced their finalists for the 2023 Truck of the Year, and we are pleased to report that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is among the contenders. MotorTrend studied all the trucks that were all-new or significantly redesigned or refreshed for the 2023 model year, and judged them based on six criteria: Advancement in Design, Efficiency, Engineering Excellence, Performance of Intended Function, Safety and Value. The Silverado earned points for a greatly improved interior, as well as the off-road performance of the ZR2 model. Though they have not yet...

The high-tech amenities of the popular Chevrolet Bolt EUV don't end with its well-executed electric-powered motor that generates up to 200 horsepower. If you've been looking for a compact SUV that offers an optimal combination of performance, connectivity and safety, you're certainly going to like what you see when you visit the showroom here at Phillips Chevrolet.

The Bolt EUV is available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility that allows for seamless access to critical information contained in your device even when you're on the road. A centrally located touchscreen