Chevrolet Vehicles Achieve Impressive Initial Quality Scores

Three Chevrolet vehicles achieved impressive Initial Quality Scores in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (sm). 

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• Malibu ranked highest in Midsize Car Segment
• Silverado HD ranked second and Avalanche ranked third in Large Pickup Segment respectively
• Tahoe is third in Large Crossover/SUV Segment

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Chevrolet Malibu Eco Receives Top Safety Ratings

From Chevrolet.com:

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco is the first and only all-new 2013 midsize car to receive double honors for safety including a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Both are the highest ratings possible.

The IIHS tests vehicles to determine how well they protect occupants in front and side crash tests, in rollovers via a roof strength test, and simulated rear impacts to evaluate seat and head restraints for protection against neck injuries. The Malibu Eco achieved a “good” score in all four types of tests performed and has standard electronic stability control, which the IIHS requires for Top Safety Pick designation.

In achieving the 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, the Malibu Eco was tested under NHTSA’s revised New Car Assessment Program.  The overall score is based on frontal and side crash tests in addition to evaluation for rollover resistance. Under the rating system, performances in three test segments are combined mathematically into an “Overall Vehicle Score.” 

"With the Malibu Eco, Chevrolet has earned seven 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK awards," said IIHS President Adrian Lund.  "The IIHS and NHTSA results demonstrate GM's commitment to state-of-the-art crash protection."

Under this methodology, the Chevy Malibu Eco achieved an Overall Vehicle Score of five stars – the highest rating possible - even though some individual ratings, such as rollover, resulted in four stars.

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Chevrolet Cruze Eco and Sonic Named Best Family Cars

From Chevrolet.com:

Edmunds.com and Parents magazine say the Chevrolet Cruze Eco and Sonic are two of the Best Family Cars for 2012.  Both the Cruze Eco and Sonic deliver fuel economy of 40 mpg or more on the highway and offer consumers the comfort, safety and advanced technology they expect at a value.

“With every new Chevrolet, we are able to deliver the technology and powertrain solutions that offer consumers the best fuel economy, performance and safety, making vehicles like the Sonic and Cruze Eco ideal choices for families,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet Global Marketing.

“The Cruze Eco and Sonic are the best small Chevys ever built,” said Scott Oldham, Edmunds.com editor-in-chief.  “They are fun to drive, attractive, well-built and extremely fuel efficient, making them excellent choices for anyone shopping for a compact of subcompact car.”

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MotorTrend 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Overview

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From MotorTrend.com:

Inside, Chevy is aiming for a more upscale look. Panel gaps are tighter and soft-touch material has been added to the dashboard and upper door panels. Designers also added premium details such as contrast stitching, silver accents, and available blue ambient lighting. The revised center stack is highlighted by a new 6.5-inch touch-screen interface. Chevy's available MyLink system will allow passengers to use a smartphone features including streaming Bluetooth audio and Internet radio apps such as Pandora and Stitcher. The Traverse can seat up to eight passengers if customers opt for the second-row bench seat instead of the captain's chairs, while an optional rear-seat entertainment system should help keep the kids quiet on long trips. Front headrests now offer up-and-down, as well as fore-and-aft adjustments.

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Volt Brings New Customers to Chevrolet

From Chevrolet.com:

The Chevrolet Volt is winning new customers to the brand from the competition with the Toyota Prius topping the list of most traded-in vehicle followed by the Toyota Camry, Honda Civic and BMW 3 Series.  

“I owned a Prius for six years and loved it. I was one of the first to sign-up for the plug-in (version),” said Steve Glenn of Santa Monica, Calif.   “While I was waiting for it to ship, I learned that the Volt would qualify for the HOV stickers, so I did a test drive. I fell in love then. It’s faster, better appointed and gets far better gas mileage than the Prius (or the plug-in). I've driven it over 1,000 miles and I've only used five gallons of gas.”

In a recent survey, Volt owners expressed their passion for the vehicle with 93 percent stating that they would buy the car again. 

“Nearly seven in 10 Volt buyers are new to Chevrolet,” said Volt marketing manager Cristi Landy.  “With new customers coming to the brand because of the Volt, our dealers have a great opportunity to establish lasting relationships and introduce them to our entire Chevrolet product line up.”

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Chevrolet Volt Saves Over 2 Million Gallons of Gas

From Chevrolet.com:


Chevrolet Volt owners collectively have saved a supertanker of gasoline since the electric car with extended range went on sale, compiling 40 million miles on electricity and avoiding the use of more than 2.1 million gallons of gasoline.

40 Million Total Electric Miles (EV) driven equivalent to:

• 16,373 trips across the United States (2,443 miles from New York to Los Angeles)
• 1,606 trips around the Earth (24,901 miles each)
• 167 trips to the Moon (238,657 miles each)

2,130,000 Gallons of Gas Saved equivalent to:

• 50,714 barrels of gas saved (42 gallons of gas per barrel)
• $8,000,000 saved at the gas pump (based on $3.80/gallon of gas)
• 387 U.S. semi-truck tankers of gas saved (5,500 gallons of gas each)
• One supertanker  of gas saved (2 million gallons of gas)

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Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet 2011 Blow Out Specials

Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet has a few remaining NEW 2011 Chevrolet vehicles.  Contact us for Blow Out Specials on these vehicles, including a 2011 Corvette, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Short Box, and a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab.