Chevy Pickups 101: Busting Myths of Truck Aerodynamics

May 24, 2013 By

2014 Silverado gains fuel economy, quietness for Corry area drivers

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 The all-new 2014 Silverado full-size pickup truck spent more development time in a wind tunnel than any Chevrolet pickup before it, resulting in design changes that benefits Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY area drivers in both fuel efficiency and interior quietness.

To achieve improved airflow, aerodynamic engineers examined every millimeter of the truck to find areas of improvement, debunking some popular myths along the way.

To study the way air passes over, under and around the Silverado, engineers used General Motors’ state-of-the-art Aerodynamics Lab, a 750-foot-long tunnel through which a 43-foot-diameter fan powered by a DC electric motor with the equivalent of 4,500 horsepower can generate winds of up to 138 mph.

“The engineers at Chevrolet are always looking for ways to improve the vehicles our customers love,” said John Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “Their aerodynamic advancements are just one reason why the 2014 Silverado will be the most fuel-efficient V-8 pickup in the Crotty Chevrolet Buick showroom.”

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Silverado Adds Rugged Luxury with New High Country

May 7, 2013 By
  • New crew cab model to compete in premium pickup segment
  • Unique exterior appearance, saddle brown interior
  • Standard 5.3L V-8 with 355 horsepower, up to 23 mpg highway

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The 2014 Silverado High Country will further broaden Crotty Chevrolet’s portfolio in the premium pickup segment when it joins the LTZ and Z71 models in the Silverado lineup this fall.

Silverado High Country is distinguished by a unique chrome grille with horizontal chrome bars, halogen projector headlamps and body-color front and rear bumpers. Unique 20-inch chrome wheels with P275/55R20 all-season tires are standard, as are chrome body side moldings, door handles and mirrors.

Inside, Silverado High Country features an exclusive saddle brown interior, with authentic materials throughout. Features include heated and cooled perforated premium leather front bucket seats with High Country logos on the headrests, Chevrolet MyLink connectivity with an 8-inch touch screen, Bose premium audio and front and rear park assist.

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Corry, Erie, and Warren Area Drivers Take Advantage of the Best Pickup Coverage in America

March 1, 2013 By

Chevrolet is offering two year scheduled maintenance with the purchase of 2013 Silverado 


The Chevrolet Silverado is known for being tough and has been engineered to last, and now, Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY area 2013 Silverado owners will receive a higher level of coverage.

Crotty Chevrolet Buick is now offering their customers the best pickup coverage in America. The program covers standard scheduled maintenance costs for two years or 24,000 mile scheduled maintenance – whichever comes first – for all 2013 Silverado 1500s sold between March 1 and April 30, 2013.

“The scheduled maintenance is just one in a long line of the benefits of buying a 2013 Silverado 1500,” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “Silverado has the lowest cost of ownership and continues to be rated as the most dependable, longest-lasting pickup on the road.”

The scheduled maintenance services will be provided by the Silverado experts in Crotty Chevrolet Buick’s service department, using only manufacturer-recommended parts. It also includes:

  • ACDelco dexos1® oil and ACDelco Oil Filter Change
  • 4-wheel Tire Rotation
  • 27-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)

The scheduled maintenance program provides Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY area drivers with a great added value and increased peace-of-mind. More information is available at www.CrottyChevy.com

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About Crotty Chevrolet

Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA since 1969 has been helping customers from Corry, Erie, Warren, Titusville, and Jamestown find the right new or used car at the price that works for them.  We have provided our customers with a portfolio of fuel-efficient Chevrolet and Buick vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, high quality, and value.  All backed by our award winning service department.  Learn more about our Chevrolet Cars, Trucks, and SUVs and the Luxury of a Buick Car or Crossover by visiting our website, blog or on our facebook page.

 

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Lock It Up: 2014 Chevrolet Impala Offers Secure Info Storage

February 19, 2013 By

Redesigned flagship sedan offers hidden compartment behind PIN-activated faceplate


Anyone who has ever felt trepidation about handing their car keys to a valet will appreciate the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. The redesigned flagship sedan offers a “valet mode” that lets someone unknown take the wheel but shields personal items and information from prying eyes.

The new Impala’s available 8-inch center stack display is an interactive touch screen for the next-generation Chevrolet MyLink system but doubles as a PIN-activated retractable faceplate over a secure storage bin large enough to hold valuables like a wallet, MP3 player and smartphone. Addresses and contacts stored on MyLink also remain PIN-protected.

“Valet mode is the kind of feature that Impala customers will appreciate,” said John Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA. “It is one of many great new features on our newest MyLink and a small part of Impala’s overall technology package.”

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Young Buyers Go for Chevrolet Spark Price and Color

February 6, 2013 By

Mini car attracting one in two buyers from non-GM brands 

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 Early buyer data for the Chevrolet Spark shows that 29 percent of buyers are under 35, more than half are coming from non-General Motors’ brands, and price is a big selling point.

According to Chevy Spark early buyer data, Spark owners are:

  • The next-generation customer – Spark is “igniting” the interest of some of Chevrolet’s youngest buyers, with 29 percent of customers under 35.
  • New to Chevy – Nearly 54 percent of Spark purchases are conquest sales – buyers who are new to the brand. More than one in five buyers is coming from an import car brand.
  • Majority female – Fifty-one percent of Sparks are purchased by women, more than any other Chevrolet vehicle.
  • Sizzling with Salsa – Twenty-three percent of Spark owners are choosing Salsa Red, making it the Spark’s most popular exterior color. Jalapeno Green and Denim Blue are the second- and third-most popular Spark colors.
  • Seeking a value and fuel economy – Early Spark owners indicate their most important reasons for purchasing a Spark were fuel economy and price to value.

Chevrolet dealers have sold more than 12,000 Sparks since it went on sale in the summer of 2012. Originally launched in 18 markets, the Spark will be available in all 50 states in 2013.

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark, a four-passenger, five-door hatchback, available at Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA, was designed to challenge what’s possible in the mini car segment. Spark is the only car in its segment to provide MyLink Radio – a seven-inch color touch screen radio capable of displaying smartphone-based music, videos, photos and contacts for hands-free calling.

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February Is Truck Month at Crotty Chevrolet

February 5, 2013 By

Crotty Truck Month Special

Come in to Crotty Chevrolet today and get amazing pricing on a brand new 2013 Chevy Silverado. Right now during Chevy Truck Month, you can get a great deal on a 2013 Chevy Silverado, the most dependable, longest lasting full-size pick up on the road, which offers a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, 40,000 more than Ford. Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details. Dependability based on longevity: 1981-July 2011 full size pick up registrations.

The Chevrolet Silverado has the lowest total cost of ownership of any full-size pickup in the U.S. retail market, according to the automotive data compilation and analysis firm Vincentric.

“We know from talking to our truck customers that they expect their vehicles to work hard for them for several years, and the less money they have to spend on routine maintenance, repairs and other operating costs, the more they can invest in their businesses and lives,” said John Crotty, Owner of Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA. “There are nearly 10 million Silverado full-size pickups on the road today – a true testament to their reliability and operating efficiency.”

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Return of the Stingray: The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

January 14, 2013 By

New coupe arrives at Crotty Chevrolet in late 2013
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 Chevrolet redefined modern performance with its Jan. 13 debut of the all-new Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with the perfect balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation.

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It is also the most capable standard model ever, able to accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip. It is expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg of the current model.

“The Corvette is notorious for delivering high-level design and technology, as well as first-rate driving experiences,” said John Crotty, Owner of Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA. “The all-new Corvette Stingray continues the tradition and I know Corry, Erie, Warren, and Jamestown, NY Corvette owners and enthusiasts are going to love it!”

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Chevy Takes TuneIn for a Spin at CES

January 7, 2013 By

Brand’s first in-vehicle demonstration of global radio capability debuts in Las Vegas 

The Chevrolet Spark features the new BringGo embedded smartphone navigation app for a one-time cost of $50, with its MyLink infotainment system and full-color, seven-inch touch screen radio – nearly double the size of any other vehicle in the segment. (Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet)

The Chevrolet Spark features the new BringGo embedded smartphone navigation app for a one-time cost of $50, with its MyLink infotainment system and full-color, seven-inch touch screen radio – nearly double the size of any other vehicle in the segment. (Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet)

They may be small cars, but future Chevrolet Sparks and Sonics will pack a world of infotainment choices with the addition of streaming audio powerhouse TuneIn and its global network of 70,000 stations. Today for the first time, Chevrolet will demonstrate TuneIn capability – in a 2014 Spark EV – at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Enabled by a smartphone app compatible with the standard MyLink Radio on uplevel Spark and Sonic models, TuneIn will allow Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY customers all over the world access to global, personalized infotainment controlled through the car radio. It means a customer living in Corry can dial in a talk radio station in California and a customer in Warren, PA can listen to his favorite electronic music station in Europe or jazz station in New Orleans.

MyLink is currently standard on the 2013 Spark LT and Sonic RS and LTZ models offered at Crotty Chevrolet in Corry, PA. It is available on the 2013 Sonic LS and LT. MyLink will be standard on the 2014 Spark EV when it goes on sale in summer 2013.

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Toys for Tots and Crotty Chevrolet Buick wrap up another successful toy drive campaign.

December 22, 2012 By

Campaign Brings a Christmas Miracle To Less Fortunate Local Children 

 

Crotty Chevrolet Buick, for the second year in a row, partnered with the local Toys for Tots, to bring holiday cheer to Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY underprivileged children.

“We appreciate the local residents’ continued support of this very worthwhile charity,” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “The outpouring of support from the community for this great program was overwhelming. I would like to thank each individual and family who took the time and donated a toy to the program.  Through their generosity, many local children in need will be able to experience the joy of Christmas this year.”

Toys for Tots is a charitable organization supported by the U.S. Marines Reserve. Its mission is to deliver – thorough a new toy at Christmas – a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters and to assist them in becoming responsible, productive and patriotic citizens.

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Special of the Week – 2013 Silverado 1500 LT Ext-Cab Z71 4-Wheel Drive

December 19, 2012 By

Save Big During Crotty Chevrolet Buick Year End Sales Event

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This year Crotty Chevy is giving more. We’re giving more savings, more cash back and more great deals like on this 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Extended Cab 4-Wheel Drive. Now until January 2, 2013, You can purchase this new truck for only $29,512.00.  That is a savings of $7,718.00!  Like we said, “Crotty Chevrolet is giving more this holiday season.”

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