Xtreme Deal: New 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Knapheide Service Body

This is an Xtreme Deal for a commercial buyer… almost $11,000 off MSRP if you qualify for all incentives.

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This Knapheide Service Body has a 6.0L V8 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission.  It comes with Heavy-Duty Rear Locking Differential, Electronic Cruise Control, and black camper-style High Visibility Outside Mirrors.  It has storage bins for anything and everything!

MSRP:	$37,214
Xtreme Internet Price:	$31,748
Rebate:	$ 2,505
Your Price:	$29,243
Other available incentives:
Commercial Rebate:	$ 1,000*
*Must be a commercial purchase.
GM Loyalty Bonus Cash:	$ 1,000*
*Must currently own/lease a 1999 or newer GM vehicle.
Trade-In Bonus Cash:	$ 1,000*
*Must be trading in a vehicle with this purchase.

Your price if you qualify for all the above incentives would be just $26,243 – almost $11,000 lower than MSRP! Prices do not include tax, title, license and doc fee.

If interested, call one of our truck specialists, Jenny Baier or Mike Fredette at: 708-429-3000

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Chevy Brings MyLink To Spark, Sonic RS

GMAuthority.com
by Alex Luft
Jan 17th, 2012

Chevy MyLink

While we were busy covering the Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet was busy announcing plans to include its MyLink infotainment system in the Sonic RS and Spark city car at CES. MyLink will be represented by a seven-inch color touch screen (produced by LG Electronics) on both vehicles and offer bluetooth phone, bluetooth audio (A2DP), and USB integration for smartphones and personal media players.

The touchscreens will present options for audio, pictures and movies, telephone, smartphone link, and settings. To place a call, users will be able to select a name from the stored directory on the screen; unlike other implementations of MyLink, the version in the Sonic RS and Spark will not include voice recognition (or Gracenote capability).

According to the press release, a “dedicated plug-in outlet for certain personal music devices and smartphones that do not use USB or Bluetooth connections” will be offered. We’re not quite sure what that means just yet.

MyLink will be standard equipment on the 1LT and 2LT trim levels of the Spark, which goes on sale this summer. Only the RS variant of the Sonic will include the system.

Read the entire article and additional photos at: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/01/chevy-brings-mylink-to-spark-sonic-rs/

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Chevy Unveils 60th Anniversary Corvette 427 Convertible

Corvette Marks 60 Years of Performance with 427 Convertible

GM Media

01/12/2012

60th Anniversary Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

 DETROIT – Chevrolet today unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette’s history – as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models.

“The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current ‘C6’ generation,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand’s history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.”

The 60th Anniversary Package and 427 Convertible will make their public debut at the Barrett Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Jan 21, and will arrive at U.S. Chevrolet dealers early this summer.

Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

The Corvette 427 Convertible blends elements of the Z06 and ZR1 models to create the fastest and most-capable convertible in Corvette’s history.

Its heart is the 427-cubic-inch (7.0L) LS7 engine from the Corvette Z06. Rated at 505 horsepower (377 kW) and 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm), it is the most powerful engine ever installed in a production Corvette convertible – and, like the Z06, the 427 Convertible is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.

The LS7 was co-developed with the Corvette Le Mans-winning GT1 engine and features lightweight titanium connecting rods and intake valves, as well as racing-inspired high-flow cylinder heads and a dry-sump oiling system. It is assembled by hand at GM’s Performance Build Center, where customers who purchase the 427 Convertible Collector Edition can purchase the Corvette Build Experience option and assemble the engine that will power their new car.

Corvette 60th Anniversary Package

All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top.

Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear spoiler, special badging, gray-painted brake calipers and the “60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests. An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.

For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the “waterfall” panel on convertible models, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates.

60th Anniversary Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

Read the entire article at: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Jan/0111_corvette427

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Chevy Spark and Sonic RS Buyers Get MyLink, Their Way

Touch screen radios use owners’ smartphones for easy connectivity
GM Media 2012-01-09

LAS VEGAS – The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS and uplevel models of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark will be equipped with Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system that works by bringing owners’ smartphone capabilities into the vehicle.

Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system

The seven-inch (diagonal) touch screen color radios in the Sonic RS and Spark will be produced by LG Electronics, it was announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show. Show goers will be able to test drive the MyLink system for Sonic RS and Spark at a special display.

“The whole philosophy of MyLink is about letting our customers personalize how they bring information and music into their vehicles,” said Sara LeBlanc, GM global infotainment program manager.

“Customers all over the world told us they’ve set up their smartphones exactly how they want them, and the ideal car radio should extend the capabilities of their smartphone rather than try to duplicate them,” she said. “We listened to our customers and gave them a system that is safe, simple and connected.”

With MyLink in the Sonic RS and Spark, the smartphone, in effect, functions in the same way a hard drive would in an embedded infotainment system. Owners of compatible devices can bring their own media into the vehicle through a USB or by docking the smartphone phone using the radio’s Bluetooth connection (Visit gm.com/Bluetooth to see which phones are compatible.). There also is a dedicated plug-in outlet for certain personal music devices and smartphones that do not use USB or Bluetooth connections.

Once the compatible smartphones are integrated, owners can access their personal playlists, photo galleries, phone books and other stored media and data.

To operate the system, the owner selects from options projected onto the touch screen: Audio, Pictures & Movies, Telephone, Smartphone Link and Settings. Each menu selection takes the user though a list of easy-to-select functions.

Phone calls can be made without dialing: The owner can select a name from the stored directory, touch the call function and project the call through the vehicle speakers. Additional media applications will work only when the vehicle is parked.

When the Sonic RS and Spark go on sale, apps for U.S.-based Pandora and Stitcher internet radio will be will be available. Chevrolet MyLink functionality varies by model. MyLink on Sonic and Spark RS does not include integrated voice recognition or Gracenotes capability.

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark goes on sale this summer. MyLink is planned to be standard on the 1LT and 2LT models. The 2013 Sonic RS will be available in the fourth quarter of this year.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

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Share to Win $10,000 Choosing Chevy Super Bowl Ad!

Choose your favorite Chevy ad out of 35 entries on chevroletroute66.com and share it with your friends. The best spot as determined by Chevrolet will be shown during the big game on Feb. 5, 2012 and you may win $10,000.

"Happy Grad," submitted by Zachary Borst, is a humorous 30 second ad that takes on an age-old conundrum: 'what to get the graduate?'

“With Chevrolet Route 66, we wanted to tap into the talents of creative people from every corner of the Earth to discover our next Super Bowl ad,” said Joel Ewanick, GM vice president and global chief marketing officer. “The submissions we received show that people from around the world share many of the same values and how Chevrolet plays a role in helping them along life’s road.”

Eligible fans from Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom and United States can watch, rate and share their favorite Chevrolet Route 66 film.

Chevy hired Microsoft Advertising to create chevroletroute66.com where the could host the video contestants and allow fans to choose and share their favorite spot. The fan who shared the chosen video will have accumulate points each time they shared it with one fan winning $10,000.

Register by Jan 25th 2012. Watch & share the films for a chance to win up to $10,000 at http://chevroletroute66.msn.com/#/.

Chevy Sonic | Stunts | Rob Dyrdek Sonic KickFlip

Rob Dyrdek fearlessly kickflips the all-new Chevy Sonic at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

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Apple Chevy Christmas Party featured “Allegro”, a young violinist group

Apple held it’s annual Christmas party at Cog Hill Country Club Sunday, 12/18/2011, and as always, it was a wonderful family brunch with Santa Claus and presents for all the kids of Apple employees.

What was new was “Allegro”, a truly talented group of young violinists who played Christmas music for us all. We were wowed!  These kids were terrific!  Directed by Edward Kreitman, the kids are students at Western Springs School of Talent Education. Watch them below and then look at additional photos from the party below the video.  Enjoy!

Apple Chevy owner John Alfirevich urges the children to sing

The party had a great turnout from Apple’s 100 employees and families.

John Alfirevich talks to the crowd about the coming year at Apple Chevrolet

The kids visit with Santa one at a time when their name is called to receive a present.

Thanks once again to the Alfirevich family for another great Christmas with Apple Chevrolet!

Testing the Chevy COPO Camaro – hold on!

Since 1955, NHRA Stock Eliminator has been a straight-line proving ground for the wildest cars ever to come out of Detroit. High-performance Chevrolets have held a dominant position in this category (Central Office Production Order – COPO).

New Chevy Impala to share Cadillac’s XTS platform

Automotive News
December 16, 2011

Photo credit: CHRIS DOANE AUTOMOTIVE

The new Chevrolet Impala will have several things in common with Cadillac’s new flagship, the 2013 XTS sedan.

Spy photos snapped this week offer the first glimpse of the redesigned 2014 Impala. The car is heading to Chevy showrooms in early 2013.

Despite the heavy dose of camouflage, the photos reveal a sleek silhouette with a long nose, short rear deck, along with wrap-around headlamps and front fascia.

Although it isn’t clear from these photos, one version of the Impala seen in the design studio before styling was locked in — a full-sized model made of clay — featured some design cues similar to the previous generation Audi A6, sources said.

A large, tall, split grille similar in execution to the 2013 Malibu was positioned on the clay model. The difference for the 2014 Impala’s grille was an abundance of chrome-like materials.

The car’s overall appearance was very premium, an upscale presence — a far cry from the 2012 Impala.

GM typically won’t discuss new products at this stage of a redesign.

“I can tell you there will be a next gen Impala,” spokesman Mike Albano said in an e-mail today. “Not sure I can go much beyond that.”

Greenhouse effect

That clay model also featured a greenhouse with three windows on each side. In these spy photos, the small side window — if it remains on the production car — is covered.

Sources say Impala’s ride and handling will be significantly improved. Ditto for the noise level in the interior. Plus, a wide range of technology will be offered including backup assist with a rear-mounted camera, navigation system and infotainment. A significant increase in fuel economy is expected, primarily using General Motors E-assist, a mild hybrid system that includes a small electric motor to assist the gasoline engine, regenerative braking and stop-start, which shuts off the engine at idle.

An Impala redesign is long overdue. The current generation Impala has been on the market since 1999. Styling changes and engine upgrades were introduced for the 2006 model year, but the car’s overall appearance and driving personality were too similar to the previous version.Even so, Chevy knows how to hit it out of the ball park. Over 2.8 million Impalas have been sold since 1999, according to the Automotive News Data Center. Through the end of November, 160,955 cars have been sold, about the same pace as last year. The vehicle’s best year was 311,128 units sold in 2007.

Photo credit: CHRIS DOANE AUTOMOTIVE

So where’s the Cadillac link?

Both the Cadillac XTS and redesigned Impala will share the same vehicle platform, the largest platform developed from General Motors’ Epsilon architecture. Both cars will have front-drive with all-wheel-drive availability. And in terms of size, the Impala will be about the same length and width as the XTS.

Chevrolet is creating a new image for the Impala, moving the car one or two steps up market. Sound familiar? Ford followed a similar strategy when it introduced the 2010 Taurus.

No doubt Impala needs a new image. After all, today’s Impala is a favorite with fleet customers.

Read more: http://www.autonews.com/article/20111216/OEM04/111219892#ixzz1gor558Su