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Taking good care of your Lumberton area Corvette means more than just parking it in your garage and throwing a tarp over it until April. You need to take certain precautions to make sure your Vette comes through its storage in top shape. You need to prevent moisture, for example, from gathering on your Corvette. You need to keep rodents from gnawing at your stylish seats.

During the winter, make sure to store your Corvette in an insulated building, preferably one that has a concrete floor. If you place charcoal briquettes in pie pans on the floor, you can help to channel some of that moisture away from your Corvette. Another option is to use commercial absorbing products. Keep in mind that these only last for about 30 days so you’ll have to replace them monthly.

You should also start with a good wash, wax and detailing. Make sure your antifreeze is full, and that your master cylinder is as well. You should either fill your gas tank completely or drain it. You can remove your battery and store it. Never store it on a concrete floor, of course.

You should also coat your weatherstrips in a silicone spray. This prevents moisture and it helps them to keep from getting hard.

Finally, put some mothballs inside of a plastic bowl inside your Corvette. This keeps mice out. You can also put moisture absorbers inside.

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We’ve spent a lot of time at this blog discussing the problems of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. The Detroit Three have certainly faced more than their fair share of difficulties because of the economic troubles gripping the global markets. One of the things we have not done, however, is give the future consideration when it comes to these companies. What should the Detroit Three do and what could the Detroit Three do to regain their composure and reliability on the world stage?

Without a shadow of a doubt, the word “bankruptcy” rings some bells. This would allow automakers to slash costs, reduce unnecessary dealers, and scrap union contracts until there’s no tomorrow. Naturally, the downside is that consumers will experience even less confidence on the automakers and sales may slump even further. A bankruptcy may allow some companies to cut their losses, though.

On the other hand, the “bailout” process is enticing for some. The bailouts, which will likely come with a host of preconditions, could offer the car companies a much-needed injection of cash. The conditions will likely be related to quality control and the creation of new green technology, something that will sell well in the eyes of the consumer. If car companies accept the bailout cash and do what they’re supposed to do, they could recover nicely.

Naturally, one wonders where the bailout money will come from (the consumer) and what will happen if bankrupcty is the option (jobs lost, contracts torn up). In the end, are we seeing a new era of Chevy cars and Ford trucks? Is the idea of conventional dealerships a myth to be remembered in the past only? Only time will tell.

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General Motors is looking to behave itself this holiday season in hopes that the U.S. Government will see fit to reward it with $12 billion on loans. In order to win the loans and be considered for the bailout, the company needs to streamline its operations and prove that it can provide a solid operating foundation and compete in the world of automaking again.

Currently, General Motors is studying whether or not to drop a few of its associated brands. Under examination is Saturn, Saab, Pontiac, and Hummer. GM also owns Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick.

The idea to drop some of the brands would be to save money and to reduce overlap, as GM’s market saturation may in fact be hampering overall top profits. By limiting the company and streamlining some of the associated brands, or at the very least the brands that aren’t particularly popular, GM can limit its market presence in tough times and can release vehicles under its more established product lines.

GM Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner is under a deadline set by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Congress has scheduled a December 5 hearing on a $25 billion auto industry rescue and may vote the week of December 8.

For more information on the bailout, Chevy cars, or what General Motors will try to do next to earn the Senate-led rescue, stay tuned.

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Last night I popped by my parents’ house for dinner. The discussion, as usual, drew itself over to current events and how the economic struggles are impacting everything, especially the automotive industry. Car companies are struggling to keep factories open and to keep dealerships in business, so it’s tough times for everyone. My dad commented on some things that he had heard from a friend of his and how the industry is gripped in a sort of mass panic.

It certainly doesn’t seem like a good time to be in the automotive industry.

Yet some companies are handling the struggles better than others, I guess. Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Hyundai all seem to be able to open up new factories despite the turmoil. And GM, Ford, and Chrysler are struggling to roll out new plans that may have customers thinking twice about domestic American cars. But is that really what is needed from the Detroit Three? They’re banking on a bailout, it seems, and may face collapse if something doesn’t happen soon.

GM, especially, seems locked in a fight to survive the times. With another factory facing cuts in Canada in Oshawa, Ontario, it seems like there’s no end in sight. GM is banking a lot on the Chevy Volt, which is coming in a couple of years, and will need every ounce of its resources to survive these tough times. How that will impact sales of Chevy cars and trucks in the long-term remains to be seen, as does any news about this bailout.

One thing’s for sure, though. GM is going to keep fighting.

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At your local Chevrolet dealer near Delran, we know what an important part of your life recreation can be. If you’re into fishing, you want to share that recreational hobby with your family.

Whether you’re driving to a secluded fishing hole for a few days or whether you’re just taking a quick day out on the lake, fishing can provide opportunities for you to really bond with your kids and pass the hobby along.

On your way, as you ride along in your Chevrolet truck, talk with your kids. Talk with them about water safety, and about how to safely bait a hook.

When you get to the fishing spot, make sure you give some hands-on help. make it a learning time for your kids. Show them how to cast their line, but let them try it on their own, as well.

Make it a positive experience for everyone, too. Set aside your own impatience and frustration. Understand that your kids may get bored. That’s OK; let them do something else for a while. They’ve had the exposure, and they’ll likely want to come back to it another time.

Need a new Chevrolet Truck to take your family fishing? We’ve got the truck you want. Come and see us at your Delran-area Chevrolet dealer today.

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General Motors, like the other two members of the Detroit Three, finds itself in some serious trouble in these times. With the economy in turmoil and the major American automakers looking for a bailout and some respite, General Motors is banking an awful lot of its hopes and dreams on the Chevrolet Volt.

With the international automobile market heading rapidly towards smaller, more reliable vehicles, it was about time that GM came up with a model it could call its own. Honda, Toyota, and Hyundai were all expanding into the United States with new factories and new opportunities, but the local automakers all seemed to lag behind and came across as lazy or uncaring.

GM is hoping that its Chevy Volt changes all of that and is hoping for an image overhaul to go with it. General Motors wants the Volt to say “we care.” The idea here is to show the world that American automakers can be on the cutting edge as well, even if it took an economic recession and some serious fiscal tumult to bring out the spirit of invention that once rolled through Detroit with such vigour.

In the end, it may be the Volt or it may be one of the other Chevy cars planned for the future that saves General Motors. For the time being, however, the Detroit Three will have to cling to hope and will simply have to wait and see.

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Today’s Corvettes at your Corvette dealer near Marlton are, arguably, the hottest and best performing Corvettes ever made. The Corvette has a long and rich history that has brought it to this point. The C6 is today’s Corvette, and it is the sixth generation of this amazing American sports car.

The C6 Corvette builds on the success of the previous generation. The C5 Corvette, in particular, demonstrated revolutionary changes. For example, for the first time the transmission was no longer bolted behind the engine. Instead, it was split and placed at the back of the car. This helped to offset the weight of the engine in the front of the car. In addition, wheels and tires now were 18 inches for the back tires and 17 inches for the front tires.

The frame was new for the C5, too. It featured plenty of strength, and used engineered wood products on the floor. The overhangs were reduced, and the clamshell hood was done away with.

The engine of the C5 was new, too. The “Gen III LS-1” featured all-aluminum design, and could put out 345 horsepower. The power of the engine, the amazing chassis and other enhancements helped propel the Corvette back to the top spot in American sports cars.

Think the C5 Corvette was great? You haven’t seen anything yet. The C6 takes the Corvette to an all-new level. Test drive one today.

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General Motors is hoping that they can keep China as a vital market and is banking on the release of three new models for the country to help hold down their position there.

The Buick Enclave SUV, the Chevrolet Cruze sedan, and the Cadillac CTS-V are all arriving in China with high hopes. The idea is for the vehicles to cover the wide range of customers in China and offer each customer base something new. From wealthy sporting types to individuals looking to purchase their first vehicles, General Motors is banking on this line-up to appeal to the masses.

The idea is, roughly, to remove the focus from the United States with the struggling economy. By focusing on China, General Motors is focusing on a region with proven growth.

“We have to recognize that the U.S. is where the problem is now. We’re growing in these other areas,” said Robert Socia, vice president of Shanghai General Motors. “The problems in the U.S. are finite and are attributable only to the U.S., and a little bit, to Europe.”

With that sense of growth in areas like China, it’s safe to say that General Motors is aiming at moving in a positive direction regardless of the economy or perhaps even in spite of it. For information on growth in China or on other Chevy cars, keep your browser locked here for frequent updates.

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Online petitions are often an interesting facet of the internet. Circulated amongst people with common interests to save or draw attention to a product that many deem worth the attention, they rarely do good unless they are circulated with enough publicity. In the case of “Save the Volt,” fans of the Chevrolet Volt are hoping their petition is circulated with enough signatures to generate some serious action on behalf of Chevrolet.

The petition reads as follows: “Dear Volt enthusiast: The auto industry is at the brink of collapse, and the Chevy Volt is in peril.” There is a link back to the Save the Volt! website and a letter to the United States government on behalf of the group. It is signed “Thanks, Lyle.” Lyle is Dr. Lyle J. Dennis, founder of the Save the Volt! website.

The goal here appears to be twofold: first to draw attention to the possibility that the Chevrolet Volt may be under some pressure to scale down or draw back on production in light of the current economic climate. Second, that the automotive industry’s economic issues may impact the production of environmental cars on the whole.

Whether you’re interested in the Save the Volt! campaign or other Chevy cars, head on down to your local dealer today for more information.

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It may not seem even human to envision NASCAR without some storming Chevrolet or Ford vehicle careening down the track at top speeds. Or audiences of NASCAR without a beat-up Ford of Chevy truck in the front yard while the television screams out race-by-race results on Sunday afternoons. That’s why it’s good news that Chevrolet and Ford have told NASCAR that they are still interested in the partnership.

With tough economic times, there’s nothing better than watching high-octane vehicles speeding around a track in circles doing things we could only dream of. The very fact that they can afford the gas prices alone is impressive, even for me. While I’m not a huge fan of NASCAR or most motorsports in general, I can appreciate why this is good news.

NASCAR boss Brian France, talking to reporters over the weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, acknowledged that the auto manufacturers “play a very important role in lots of ways with supporting teams, the branding and heritage.”

On Friday, GM and Ford revealed multibillion dollar losses for the third quarter of 2008. GM warned it could run out of cash in 2009 and, as such, also suspended acquisition talks with Chrysler. How this will impact the future remains to be seen, but it’s probably a good idea to take GM’s warnings seriously.

In the meantime, GM and Chevy cars continue to move off the lots at a relatively slow pace. Company execs are hoping for big-time turnarounds soon, as positive signs begin to come into focus about the economy, gas prices, and the general state of affairs in the country. With the goodwill still extended towards NASCAR, one can hope things start looking up real soon.

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