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The 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after crossover SUVs on the market. It’s cabin is not only versatile, it’s roomy, and it has something for everyone.

Bigger than most compact SUVs but smaller than most midsize SUVs, the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is just the perfect size. Rather than offer a third-row seat too small for most adults, the Equinox foregoes this and gives the second seat plenty of space.

Efficient design is evident throughout the Chevrolet Equinox. It gets good gas mileage, provides a comfortable ride, and even gets high marks in crash testing. It features a split rear seat which lets you create the space you need for cargo, as well.

There are four trim levels for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. There is the base LS trim, the LT, the luxurious LTX, and the Sport trim for those interested in performance. There are plenty of options and amenities at the various trim levels, from a rear-seat entertainment system to a sunroof.

If you’re in the market for a crossover SUV, look no further than the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.

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?

Your Berlin area Corvette dealer is excited about the National Corvette Caravan. Each year, a nearly endless caravan of Corvettes and Corvette enthusiasts cross the country in order to meet new people, make new friends, celebrate the great American sports car and take place in one of the largest moving car events in history.

The National Corvette Caravans leave from a number of different locations during the end of August as well as the beginning of September in 2009, and will arrive in Bowling Green at the National Corvette Museum on September 3rd through 5th. This will be Labor Day weekend, and it will mark 15 years for the National Corvette museum.

There have been three previous Corvette Caravans, and the route for the 2009 Corvette caravan has been being designed for the last two years. Various route Captains work to make sure that each of the routes is spectacular and enjoyable.

Whether you’re interested in shows, events, archives, track schools or just a visit, the National Corvette Museum has plenty to offer visitors. The museum is the “Gateway to all things Corvette,” and a visit, even if it’s not during the Caravan, is well worth your time.

Need a new Corvette for the 2009 Caravan? Come and see us today.

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!

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.

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.