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Now that the warmer weather has arrived, it’s time to ensure your vehicle is ready to enjoy many miles of warm weather driving. Here are a few tips to make this seasonal transition:
1. Get a car wash. Spring for the undercarriage wash to remove salt and road debris, like chunks of asphalt, to prevent rust and make your car more aerodynamic (which improves its fuel efficiency).
2. Replace worn wipers. Winter can be brutal on your wipers—make sure they’re ready for spring showers. Check that the rubber isn’t dry or cracked, then turn them on and make sure they’re properly cleaning the windshield. If you see a problem, install a new set.
3. Check your coolant. The coolant system works overtime in warmer weather so your engine won’t overheat. Have an ASE-certified (master) mechanic flush and refill the coolant system every other year. An engine that runs too hot or too cold won’t get good gas mileage.
4. Ensure your tires are properly inflated. Properly inflating your tires can improve fuel efficiency and is a very important safety step. Check the owner’s manual or look inside the driver’s side doorframe for your vehicle’s tire pressure rating, then use a pressure gauge to make sure they’re at the right level. In warmer weather, tires that are not properly inflated are also more likely to have a blowout.
5. Change the oil. Regular oil changes help prevent engine wear and can even save you gas money. Synthetic motor oil also offers great engine protection in extreme temperatures. Check your owner’s manual to see how often this should be done on your car.
6. Get a tuneup. A poorly tuned engine can reduce fuel efficiency. To ensure your vehicle’s peak performance, get a tuneup once a year. A basic tuneup can involve the replacement of spark plugs, inspection of spark plug wires, distributor cap, distributor rotor and air filter as well as inspection of the distributor’s dwell and timing. It also provides an opportunity to check out your vehicle’s systems, such as brakes and fluid levels.
7. Check your air filter. A dirty air filter makes it harder for your engine to breathe and hurts gas mileage.
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We’re looking out over the San Diego cityscape from a penthouse high above the street. It’s dusk, and the lights wink on among the thicket of tall buildings silhouetted against the sky. It’s one of those vertigo moments … not because of the view but because of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala a few feet behind us. How did this car get up here?
It’s not the physical challenge of putting a 201.3-inch sedan in the small patio area of a penthouse on top of an apartment building that makes us feel wobbly. It’s the idea of such a stunt with a Chevrolet that seems unhinged.
You know, Chevrolet. The car company that makes plain but honest cars with all the glamour (Corvette aside) of farm implements. Yet when you flat-out ask Impala chief engineer Todd Pawlik what’s the most important thing about the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, he says, “It’s the way it looks.”
Remaking the corporate architecture
Sure, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala is the newest entry in the full-size, front-wheel-drive sedan segment, but there’s more at stake than the usual boasting about sales numbers compared with the Ford Taurus or Toyota Avalon. The 2014 Impala is about being the best, the kind of commanding statement we don’t expect from a company famous for looking sideways and shuffling its feet when ambition has been called for. As we walk out of the Andaz hotel onto F Street the morning after the penthouse unveiling, the Impala greets us with the same kind of character as the comprehensively refurbished, 90-year-old hotel itself, a modern presentation strengthened by traditional elements. Built on the Epsilon II platform that began with the Opel Insignia and which has produced striking cars in long-wheelbase form from Buick and Cadillac, its statement of Chevy tradition comes from the swelling line of the rear fenders, a design flourish introduced with the very first car to carry the Impala name in 1958 and best expressed in the wonderful 1965 model.
You can tell the 2014 Impala is right after driving the first 50 feet. The car moves away from the curb all at once, with the confident, forthright and yet reassuring feel that Bentley and Rolls-Royce engineers have told us is the signature of a fine motorcar. Epsilon II has worked for Chevy engineers because they have been able to cherry-pick all the best bits Buick and Cadillac have developed and refined. This includes a 305-hp, direct-injection 3.6-liter V-6 that revs so crisply, plus the six-speed automatic transmission that quickly locks up its torque converter to enhance fuel efficiency (EPA-rated 19 mpg city/29 mpg Highway for the V-6).
Go big or go home
As you’d expect in a large car, the Impala’s cabin is all about spaciousness. It delivers 105 cubic-feet of passenger volume, with 45.8 inches of legroom in front and 39.8 inches in the back. The low cowl and receding wings of the dash enhance the sensation of space, while the use of high-strength steel in the A-pillars enables them to be twisted slightly to increase the driver’s field of view.
The interior is rich with standard convenience features, like the increasingly usable MyLink interface (an improved version of Cadillac CUE). An 8-inch touchscreen lets you click, swipe and drag the screen icons, connect up to ten devices through Bluetooth, and display the optional 3D navigation system. Optional leather trim is laid conspicuously thick on the dash surfaces, and while this effect seems slightly take-me-to-the-country-club gorgeous in a color that contrasts with the upholstery, it’s very Euro when executed in a complementary color.
Michigan-size people fit in the rear seat, and the doors have been bowed outwards slightly to increase shoulder room by placing the locks at the rear of the window sill. The car is very quiet thanks to double-pane acoustic glass for the windshield and front side windows, plenty of acoustic baffles within the body structure, and a pretty slippery 0.30 Cd that controls wind noise.
Driving in the spirit of harmony
It is the way the 2014 Chevrolet Impala drives that really sets it apart. The suspension action is wonderfully hydraulic, as if GM engineers have discovered shock damping at last. The car smoothly blends the transitions between acceleration, braking, steering and cornering in a very impressive way. This is no sports sedan, yet it represents a responsive yet stable platform for fast cross-country driving.
We hammer the V-6 through the gears as we pass a service truck on the two-lane road to Campo and the transmission shifts quickly and smoothly, although there are no manual control paddles. The stiction-free, Camaro-style electric-assist steering is precise. The front suspension with its reinforced strut towers quickens response from the tires, which come in 18-inch, 19-inch and 20-inch dimensions. The car also rides with more equanimity on the 19s and 20s than we’ve seen from some premium cars. We like the P245/45R-19 98V Goodyear RS-As best.
There are plenty of business facts in this car’s story, including the forthcoming availability of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder model that is expected to make 21 mpg City and 31 mpg Highway, plus a mild-hybrid that will make 25 mpg city/35 mpg Highway. Pricing ranges from the $27,535 LS with the four-cylinder engine to the $36,580 LTZ with the V-6. The mid-price LT models between these two extremes will represent 55 percent of the volume.
Quality takes a big effort
When chief engineer Pawlik describes his team’s challenge in sustaining close tolerances in the complex fit between the hood, the fender and the elaborate LTZ-style headlight cluster, sweat pops out on his forehead. This makes us even more impressed with the car’s quality. His is the same kind of sweat equity that has put the 2014 Chevrolet Impala in a penthouse on top of a building in downtown San Diego.
That and one of the large number of giant construction cranes that are all over the city these days. The publicity stunt only cost $5000, we overheard. Of course, as the car was dangling about 100 feet above the street, the breeze off the fogbank over the ocean apparently made the car sway enough to make your heart stop.
Sourced from “Automobile, – by Michael Jordan | Photographs by: Andrew Yeadon”
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“I bought a Chevy Cruze last week. It’s a terrific car. You know what I really appreciated about the experience? The sales guy helped me set up my Bluetooth that connects my smart phone to hands free telephoning AND he showed me how to put my owners manual right into my phone! It’s the myChevrolet app“
You take your smart phone everywhere you go. Now, with the myChevrolet app, Chevy services are always at your fingertips. Within the app you can contact roadside assistance, schedule service and access vehicle information at the push of a button. Read your owner’s manual directly from your smartphone and really get to know your Chevy.
Click here to learn more about myChevrolet app
Watch an installation tutorial so that you can easily download the MyChevrolet app onto your mobile device. Flip to the next video and see how the app’s features work. After you download MyChevrolet, rest assured that all of the vehicle’s information is at your fingertips, whenever you want it.
To get your iTunes myChevrolet App:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mychevrolet/id398596699?mt=8
To get your Android myChevrolet App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gm.chevrolet.nomad.ownership&hl=en
To get your iTunes myBuick app
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mybuick/id399409835?mt=8
To get your Android myGMC app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gm.buick.nomad.ownership&hl=en
To get your iTunes myGMC app
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mygmc/id399408958?mt=8
To get your Androiod myGMC app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gm.gmc.nomad.ownership&hl=en
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A big surprise awaits visitors to the Chevrolet exhibit during the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. It’s the Turbo Camaro Coupe concept car based on a character in the new high-velocity 3D comedy from DreamWorks, ‘Turbo’.
In the movie, the storyline is about a snail obsessed with speed, and the Camaro is instrumental in transforming him into a racer.
The Chevrolet Camaro on display in Chicago is fully customized and is equipped with a supercharged 700+ horsepower V-8 topped off by an outrageous intake assembly for supercharger housing. Body modifications include rockers and fender flares in a wide body design configuration, a front splitter, rear diffuser and a GT concept rear wing spoiler. Lighting the way are custom front and rear LED lighting with multicolor halo effect for the front headlamps. The body is painted black with a vinyl chrome wrap, dark tinted to look like black chrome.
Tire and rim sizes are 24 inches by 10 in. front and 24 in. by 15 in. rears. Check-out the five-inch diameter rear exhaust outlets, two per side. Underneath, are special adjustable coil over strut assemblies and adjustable rear springs and shock assemblies.
The motion picture ‘Turbo’ will hit theaters July 19, 2013
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Taken from the welcome letter to visitors of the NCM website…
“Since 1953 the Corvette has been America’s Sports Car. The National Corvette Museum was established as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit foundation with a mission of celebrating the invention of the Corvette; preserving its past, present and future; and educating the public about Corvette.
Corvette enthusiasts from all over the world kindly and lovingly refer to the NCM as their home … Their Mecca.”
A New Venue for High Performance
NCM Motorsports Park
With over one mile of frontage on Interstate 65 and located across from the National Corvette Museum (NCM) and the Corvette Assembly Plant, the Motorsports Park will be one of the most centrally located and easily accessible driving facilities in the country.
The Park will be situated on 184.05 acres that the NCM has purchased and had rezoned. The Museum has an option to purchase the adjoining 221 acres that may be used for future park development.
The track will be designed by professionally accredited track consultants in accordance with accepted professional design standards.
The top priority of the NCM Motorsports Park will be education and safety.
Doug Fehan, Corvette Racing Program Manager – “A track at the National Corvette Museum would not only be a great benefit to the racing team, but also for clubs, enthusiasts and organizations planning their own driving events. The possibilities and the potential for this project? Limitless!”
Click Here to go to The National Corvette Museum Website
The National Corvette Museum located in Bowling Green, KY is a not-for-profit foundation. As the largest car museum in the world dedicated to a single model, the NCM is committed to preserving the Corvette’s past, present and future. It’s strength comes from over 19,000 members.
If you are looking for a destination when in Kentucky….
“We especially invite you to visit us in person (in Bowling Green, KY) and experience first hand the passion and the excitement of America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette. The GM Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant, the only place in the world where Corvettes are made, is located across the street from the National Corvette Musuem at I-65, exit 28.”
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Win Kelly Chevrolet Buick GMC supports the Chesapeake Bay Trust, in fact we are a “Dealer of the Bay” this month!
What is the Chesapeake Bay Trust? They partner with locals to promote environmental stewardship through restoration, education, and community engagement. Through their work, the Trust has a measurable impact in building environmental stewards committed to improving the environmental health of the local communities and the Chesapeake Bay.
One of the ways the Chesapeake Bay Trust raises money is by selling the “Treasure the Chesapeake” license plate.
The MVA offers two different background scene plates – the Chesapeake Bay Plate and the Agricultural Plate. The following vehicles are eligible to purchase these plates:
Eligible Vehicles
Vehicles with plates for individuals with disabilities or personalized plates can obtain Chesapeake Bay or Agricultural Plates. Seven character personalized plates will not include the blue heron.
For the past two years, Bay plate purchases have helped plant over one million oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. Oysters are important to the health and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay because they are natural filters that clean the water of pollutants and provide habitat for other important marine life to grow.
Stop buy Win Kelly to learn more… or buy a plate today online, it can be one of your good deeds for 2013!
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It might not look like it outside… but snow is on its way… at some point. It is winter after all! There are a few things you should consider taking care of before the snow starts sticking around.
So, I went to the Maryland MVA (Motor Vehicle Administration) website, to see what they recommend. Here’s what they had to say about ‘Safe Winter Driving’…
Service your vehicle now. No one wants to break down in any season, but especially not in cold or snowy winter weather. Start the season off right by ensuring your vehicle is in optimal condition. (Schedule your Service Appointment at Win Kelly Chevrolet Buick GMC online)
Check your battery. When the temperature drops, so does battery power. Plus, it takes more power to start your vehicle in cold weather than in warm. Find out if your battery is up to the challenges of winter. (We can help)
Check your cooling system. When coolant freezes, it expands. Such expansion can potentially damage your vehicle’s engine block beyond repair. Don’t let this happen to your vehicle this winter! (We can help)
Fill the washer reservoir. You can go through a lot of windshield wiper fluid fairly quickly in a single snowstorm, so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature might send your way. Keep an extra bottle in the trunk.
Keep windows and mirrors clean. Safe winter driving depends on achieving and maintaining the best visibility possible. Good visibility is always important, but even more so during the winter months when road conditions can make driving extremely hazardous.
Check your windshield wipers and defrosters. The summer has a tendency to dry-out wiper blades, making them brittle enough to crack and come apart. Now is the time to change your windshield wipers before you get caught in the rain or in a snowstorm. (We can help)
Inspect your tires. Regardless of the season, you should inspect your tires at least once a month and always before embarking on a long road trip. It only takes about five minutes. If you find yourself driving under less-than-optimal road conditions this winter, you’ll be glad you took the time! (We can help)
Know your vehicle. Every vehicle handles somewhat differently; this is particularly true when driving on wet, icy, or snowy roads. Take time now to learn how to best handle your vehicle under winter weather driving conditions.
Stock your vehicle. Carry items in your vehicle to handle common winter driving tasks — such as cleaning off your windshield — as well as any supplies you might need in an emergency. Keep the following on hand:
Plan ahead, know your travel route and allow extra travel time. Keep yourself and others safe by planning ahead before you venture out into bad weather. Driving in bad weather usually takes longer and is more stressful. Check the weather, road conditions, and traffic; plan to leave early if necessary.
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From sales to technology, our cars have been winning accolades and challenging conventional thinking. People are noticing that Cruze is a compact car that is anything but compact. It goes to show that Cruze exemplifies dedication to quality, outshining the Honda Civic in gas engine highway fuel economy, total number of air bags and cargo space. It’s no wonder Cruze surpassed Honda Civic as the best selling compact car for the months of August and September.
Not only have Chevrolet vehicles been flying off of the lots and into loving consumers arms, but our technology has also led to the most victories in IndyCar racing. Chevrolet Advanced Powertrain Technology swept both the Manufacturers’ and Driver’s Championships in the IZOD IndyCar Series.
For Chevy, technology is of the utmost importance. It keeps drivers up to date and in control while behind the wheel, which is why when IndyCar racers drive Chevy cars, they tend to win.
Chevy takes pride in these successes, but what’s most important is that Chevy drivers are having the time of their lives.
P.S. If you schedule a test drive online you’ll reserve your $50 Gift Card to the Twist & Turn Tavern.
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Did you know that when SUV’s first arrived on the scene they were truck-based? The result was a ride quality that was, well, universally coarse and truckish. These days, things are different. Many of the choices in this segment are built on car platforms, and that shift has brought with it models that feel smoother and more refined on the road.
Arthritis or back problems can make a smooth ride an essential feature for some drivers. Edmunds.com put together a list of their Top 10 picks of 2012 SUVs and Crossovers for having the most comfortable suspensions in the segment. Buick, Chevrolet & GMC hold 4 of those spots!
Buick Enclave – “Buick has been on the upswing the past few years, introducing new models that are much more desirable than the so-so products of the past. When it debuted, the Buick Enclave was one of the first vehicles to set Buick in the right direction. The Enclave shares a platform with GM’s latest group of large crossovers and features an upscale interior, a powerful 3.6-liter V6 and plenty of room for both passengers and cargo. For a new or used large luxury crossover SUV, the Enclave is one of the better choices available.”
If you have health issues or you simply like a smooth ride, stop by Win Kelly Chevrolet Buick GMC and test drive these quality rides to see which you like best!
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