GM Invests $275 Million to Build All-new Chevy Silverado

by Chevrolet in the News on October 28, 2011

Coming off three straight months of year-over-year sales increases—including robust growth of 36 percent in September alone—Chevrolet Dealer Seattle is confident the current Chevy Silverado is proving it still has what it takes to satisfy today’s demanding pickup customers. And recently, to help ensure the all-new next-generation Silverado will be able to do the same, General Motors announced a $275 million investment in the Ft. Wayne (Ind.) manufacturing facility that is home base for the company’s full-size pickups.
“Today’s announcement is great news for the hard-working members of UAW Local 2209,” said Joe Ashton, UAW vice president, representing the GM Department. “Our members’ experience and knowledge will ensure that this next generation of trucks will exceed the expectations of our customers. This is an important vehicle program for GM and the decision to locate the work in Fort Wayne demonstrates our mutual commitment to making GM a great American company.”
According to Washington DC Chevrolet Dealers, this latest move is expected to retain or add 150 jobs to the plant, which already relies on 3,400 employees, working three shifts, to keep up with sales of the Silverado and GMC Sierra. Further, it represents the final component of GM’s comprehensive, $2 billion U.S. investment program originally announced in May of this year. Chevrolet Dealer CT said t hat all told, the program will create or retain approximately 4,000 jobs in 17 facilities across eight states.
“This investment will allow us to continue building award-winning pickups that offer better fuel efficiency than ever before without sacrificing features and functionality,” said Larry Zahner, GM manufacturing manager. “We remain committed to providing customers the utility and capability of our world-class full-size pickups.”

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Boosting Fuel Efficiency With Chevrolet Certified Service

by Chevrolet in the News on April 7, 2011

It’s true that Chevrolet already boasts a strong lineup of fuel-efficient products like the all-new Cruze, capable of a segment-leading 42 mpg highway, and the innovative Volt, which can deliver up to 50 miles of all-electric, no-emissions driving, followed by hundreds of more miles at an EPA-certified rate of 37 mpg combined. But the brand’s commitment to helping customers save fuel—and money—doesn’t end there. That’s why the team at Chevrolet Certified Service has just released its top 12 ways to help cut fuel costs:

• Get a tune up: In normal cases, properly tuning an engine can increase fuel efficiency by about 4 percent accord to the EPA, while repairing a more serious engine problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can result in a fuel-economy increase of up to 40 percent.
• Visit the other pump: Following recommended guidelines for tire pressure can mean up to 3.3 percent better gas mileage, as well as improved tire safety and durability. And remember, even with a tire pressure monitoring system, Chevy advises drivers to check their tires with a good air-pressure gauge at least once a month.
• Less weight = more mileage: Get rid of any unnecessary weight you may be carrying in your vehicle, and this includes removing ski and bike racks when the season is over. Not only do the racks add weight, but even empty ones can harm a vehicle’s aerodynamics, which noticeably reduces fuel efficiency.
• Go slow: Although individual vehicles differ, gas mileage usually starts falling rapidly above 60 mph; every 5 mph over that mark is equivalent to adding an additional 24 cents per gallon to your gas bill.
• Don’t idle: It’s simple—when the engine is on but the car isn’t moving, your fuel-efficiency works out to exactly 0 mpg. Spending 15 minutes in a drive-through line can use up a quarter gallon of gas.
• Remain cool: Sudden changes in acceleration and braking can reduce fuel efficiency by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city.
• Maximum overdrive: Relying on an overdrive gear at highway speeds cuts engine speed and boosts mileage.
• Enjoy the fresh air: Air conditioning can slice 10 percent off your fuel efficiency numbers, but keep an eye on the speedometer. If you’re going slower than 40 mph, keep the windows down instead of the air conditioning on; but if you’re going above 45 mhttp://www.z-chevy.com/ph, keep in mind that wind drag eats up more fuel than running the a/c at that speed.
• Fix your filters: A dirty or clogged air filter can reduce fuel efficiency by some 14 percent on older vehicles without fuel injection and other computer-controlled technologies.
• Get the right oil: Using a manufacturer’s recommended engine oil helps reduce friction so the engine doesn’t have to work as hard—and boosts mileage in the process.
• Make a plan: Proactively pick driving routes and times where and when there’s less congestion.
• Keep a lid on it: Tighten your gas cap properly! According to a report by the Discovery Channel, loose or poorly fitting gas caps send 147 million gallons of gas into the air as vapor every single year.

And for even more fuel-saving tips, be sure to talk with your local Chevrolet Certified Service technician today.

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Chevy Small-Business Sales On A Big-Time Roll

by Chevrolet in the News on March 3, 2011

While recent increases in retail auto sales show the U.S. economy is getting back on track, purchases by another group of customers—small-business owners—are making news as well.
“Small businesses put off capital expenditures such as vehicle purchases in order to weather the economic storm,” said Don Johnson, GM vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “But with the continuing improvement in consumer spending, and improving profitability of these businesses, we’re beginning to see a significant influx of small business buyers to Chevrolet showrooms.”
In fact, Chevy sales to small businesses, defined as those that buy five or fewer vehicles per year, were up 36 percent in the last quarter of 2010, a rate almost three times greater than that for the rest of the industry. These are customers like Mark Dalessi, owner of Sunwest Air Conditioning in Costa Mesa, Calif.
“We have nine trucks in our fleet, some with a lot of miles,” he said. “In the beginning of 2009, we were just happy to have any work. But business started picking up towards the end of 2009, and 2010 turned out to be a decent year. As 2011 is shaping up to be a good year for us, we decided it was time to replace our oldest trucks.”
That meant purchasing new Chevrolet Silverado pickups, the kind of hard workers that really live up to Dalessi’s expectations: “We buy our fleet vehicles expecting to drive them until they die, and we have never had any issues with our Chevy trucks.”
And with optimism among small-business owners continuing to grow, you can expect Chevy sales to these customers to do the same.

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