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If you’re looking for a versatile Chevrolet car with many choices, the new Malibu is for you. One of the best things about this Chevrolet car is that you can get it in either a fuel-efficient traditional model or a hybrid version of the same car. With all the choices, it might be hard to make a decision. But the Malibu is also one of the safest cars on the market. Here are some ways this Chevrolet car helps you stay safe even before an accident happens.

• Daytime running lights (DRLs) are on even during the day so other cars can see you easier. DRLs have been proven to reduce the number of accidents in recent years.
• The Driver Information Center (DIC) helps you know what’s going on with your vehicle. If it needs an oil change, engine coolant or even gas, this area lets you know. It also gives information about current fuel usage and other data at your fingertips.
• The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps the driver maintain control of the car even when slamming on the brakes.
• The side blind zone alert warns drivers about other vehicles in the blind spot before they try to change lanes.

These are just a few reasons why you should visit your local dealer and see these Chevrolet cars for yourself.

General Motors is ready to showcase several new Chevrolet models at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Here are some of the new Chevrolet models you can expect to see at the show and at your local dealer in the near future.

The New Chevrolet Cruze
This new compact car is supposed to get upwards of 40 miles to the gallon on the highways. This isn’t just any compact car, though. It’s more “refined and attractive than any previous small car,” according to Detroit Free Press writer Mark Phelan.

The 2011 Cruze has also been recognized as a segment favorite at the Paris Auto Show earlier this year. It was the worldwide debut for this new Chevrolet model. Those “in the know” expect it to beat out its competition in the segment without any problem.

The New Chevrolet Equinox
This crossover has a car-like platform combined with the convenience of a sport utility vehicle. With a V6 engine and other features, the newest edition of the Equinox is sure to make an impression at the Detroit show.

General Motors is also planning to debut other models in January at the show, including a replacement for the Malibu and other Chevrolet cars. If you’re in the area next month, stop by and take a gander at all the new cars you’ll see on dealer lots before long.

Did you ever think the federal government would institute a new Chevrolet car czar to oversee the business matters of this popular automaker? It’s one of the ideas being tossed around in Congress and it could be a reality!

Chevrolet cars wouldn’t be the only ones affected by an appointed “car czar.” The Big Three automakers asking for bailout money would be subject to such an overseer as part of an agreement to them accepting the money. The overseer would be part of the Commerce Department and the person in this position would also have the power to restructure companies or force them to declare bankruptcy.

Some members of Congress want to give the makers Chevrolet car maker and other automakers the emergency bailout money now with the condition that President-elect Obama could name an overseer when he takes office.

Either way, the spokesperson for the White House said that they will insist that “taxpayer assistance only be considered for companies willing to make the difficult decisions across the scope of their businesses to be viable and competitive in the future.”

If you’ve invested in a new Chevrolet car in the last few years, you know that the automaker has made great strides in new technology and fuel economy in order to compete in today’s changing market. You can be assured they will continue to be a competitor in the auto industry for years to come.

I recently saw a headline on the front page of Yahoo News that asked, “Could $1 Gas Be a Reality?” If it is, it could be great news for Chevrolet NJ dealerships and Chevy dealers all across the country.

Earlier this year, bloggers were going crazy talking about the soaring gas prices. I’ll admit…I was one of them. But you don’t see too many news stories these days about the gas prices going down, do you? Your Chevy dealerships want to report the good news as well as the bad, so we’re going to look at the lowering fuel prices and what it means for you and your Chevrolet cars.

The main reason for the drop in gas prices is the price of a barrel of oil. In July, this price hit an all-time high at $147.27 for a barrel. This brought gas prices up to an average of $4.11 per gallon. In the last five months though, the price of a barrel of oil has gone down more than 70 percent! Combine that with lower demand for gas and other factors and it’s very possible that prices could go back to the 1999 prices of about a buck for a gallon of gas.

I’m always for lower prices. But even if gas prices don’t go back down to a dollar a gallon, I wouldn’t complain about where the prices are at right now. Where I live, I’m paying about $1.70 for a gallon and I would expect prices to be a little higher than they were in 1999. But I certainly won’t complain if they drop even more.

If you haven’t heard of the new Volt yet, your Chevrolet NJ dealers want to bring it to your attention. These Chevrolet cars may just be the answer the automaker needs to its current financial problems.

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is an electric car. It’s as simple as that. But there’s more. First of all, it’s the first electric car produced by General Motors. As a result, GM has something to prove in order to corner the market for this type of vehicle. From the way it looks, the automaker has accomplished its goal.

From looking at the new Volt, you wouldn’t know it was an electric vehicle. It doesn’t have that funky futuristic appeal to it like most other electric vehicles. In fact, it looks like a normal sport sedan model. That way, you don’t have to worry about people looking at your funny in your Volt because they probably won’t even know it’s an electric car.

On the inside of the Volt, you’ll find several modern features that you simply can’t resist. A seven-inch LCD instrument panel displays everything you need to know while you’re driving. There is also a touch-screen panel for controlling the climate and entertainment features. With all of this, how could you ask for anything more?

Going on a road trip this holiday season is much easier with a car from your Lumberton area Chevrolet dealership.

The CEO of General Motors – Rick Wagoner – decided to do just that. Instead of enduring the questions from Congress about taking a private jet to the meeting this time, he decided to take a road trip to the nation’s capital in one of the automaker’s fuel-efficient vehicles. His car of choice: the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid.

Wagoner is just one of several officials involved with the automotive industry that is appearing before Congress to make the case for a bailout.

The drive from Detroit to Washington, D.C. is about 10 hours depending on traffic and weather along the way. However, a spokesperson for General Motors said they would not announce when Wagoner was leaving or if he was stopping along the way for security reasons. “There’s a lot of security concerns. There’s also the idea of a circus that we’re trying to avoid,” said the spokesperson.

Now you can travel just like the executives. Simply visit your local Chevrolet dealership and get a Chevrolet Malibu hybrid or one of the many other Chevrolet cars available.

The new Chevrolet 2009 Avalanche has come a long way since its 2002 predecessor won Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year Award. Even though it won such a prestigious award that year, the new Chevrolet Avalanche is much better this year than it has ever been! Here are some changes you may notice in these new Chevrolet cars.

The Hyrda Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission is one of the most noticeable changes for the 2009 Avalanche. This new transmission increases gas mileage and reduces engine noise for a quieter and more enjoyable ride.

The new Chevrolet Avalanche also has many more features than its 2002 predecessor. The backup camera is one of the new safety features that allows drivers to see what is behind them before they back up. It also assists drivers when pulling into tight parking spots and reduces the “bumps” many drivers use to see how close they are to the parked vehicle behind them. There is also a state-of-the-art navigation system included in the 2009 Avalanche, giving drivers more peace of mind on those long road trips. Finally, rain-sensing wipers give drivers a truly unique and enjoyable experience behind the wheel regardless of the weather outside.

Visit a local dealer today and check out these new Chevrolet cars today!

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.

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.

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.