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The folks at Kelley Blue Book recently put the Chevy Colorado to the test in a head to head comparison against the Ford Maverick, and we are pleased to report that the Colorado came out on top in several key categories. The Colorado is longer, wider and taller than the Ford, providing more room for both passengers and cargo. It also has a stronger standard engine allowing for greater towing and hauling capacity. And with the ZR2 And ZR2 Bison, the Chevy Colorado is ready for just about any terrain you’d like to throw at it, or as KBB…

Phillips Chevrolet is a proud sponsor of the Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex in New Lenox, and we are excited to be a part of their Grand Opening event on Saturday June 28^th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. This 100-acre state-of-the-art facility features over 30 baseball/softball fields, including the Phillips Chevrolet Championship field where you can show off your pitching and batting skills during the grand opening event for a chance to win the use of a Corvette for a weekend and other prizes......

When the team here at Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort learned that the Special Olympics Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run would be passing right in front of our dealership this morning, we all hurried out to cheer the team on. Local law enforcement officers from the Frankfort Police Department participated to help raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics. Special Olympics Illinois says, “The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is the largest public awareness and fundraising movement benefitting Special Olympics. The Illinois chapter raises roughly $5 million each year...

Just when you thought the eighth-generation Corvette couldn’t get any better, Chevrolet has gone and topped themselves with the Corvette ZR1X. The ZR1X combines the LT7 V-8 engine from the ZR1 with a version of the Corvette E-Ray’s electric motor to provide a total of 1,250 horsepower. GM estimates that the ZR1X will have a 0-60 time of under two seconds and a quarter mile time of under 9 seconds. “From day one, we designed the mid-engine Corvette architecture with ZR1X in mind,” said General Motors senior VP Ken Morris......

There’s not much time left to get behind the wheel of a new Chevrolet Malibu, set to be retired after the 2025 model year. Production ended several months ago, but we still have Malibus in stock here at Phillips Chevrolet. To make getting behind the wheel of a new Malibu even easier, Chevrolet is currently offering 1.9% financing plus 90 days with no payment for well-qualified buyers.* Hurry is for your test drive before this classy, comfortable sedan is gone!.....

Mark your calendar for next Tuesday June 17^th, as Chevrolet has just teased that another new Corvette model will be revealed.  Could it be the long rumored, range-topping Zora variant? The Zora is expected to outdo even the record-breaking Corvette ZR1 which arrives at dealerships this summer. The ZR1 features a 5.5L, twin-turbocharged DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine that produces 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, making it not only the most powerful Corvette ever, but the most powerful V8 ever produced by an automaker in America...

Head into summer 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 Internet Sales Specialist at our Lansing location, and Automotive Sales Associate at our Bradley location. 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. Visit phillipschevyjobs.com to browse available positions.....

The Chevy Equinox EV is already a great-looking crossover utility vehicle, and it’s about to become even cooler. A Midnight Package will be offered for the 2026 Equinox EV on the LT1 trim to give it a stylish new look. The package includes black emblems for  the bowtie, wheel caps, nameplate and AWD badge, black painted outside mirror caps, black mid fascia, and black painted aluminum wheels. Production of the 2026 Equinox EV is scheduled to begin in early August, so we should see our first Midnight equipped vehicles in the showroom shortly thereafter.

Head into summer with some extra cash in your pocket! 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 inventory…

Every month, the nice folks at Kelley Blue Books study current incentives to determine the top ten best truck deals of the month. We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 tops their list for June with a 2.9% APR for 36 months financing offer*. That offer also includes $250 cash back on top of other manufacturer rebates and our dealer discount. With a wide variety of cab sizes, bed lengths, engine options, and trim levels that range from non-nonsense work trucks, to off-road ready adventure vehicles.....