Big Plans for Chevrolet Trucks?

According to Mike Levine at PickUpTrucks.com :

"In the battle for power and performance bragging rights among heavy-duty
pickup trucks, General Motors is already planning how to outmaneuver archrival
Ford to claim the highest towing and hauling ratings in the segment. It could
happen by next year, according to Jeff Luke, chief engineer for GM's full-size
trucks.
During the past several weeks, GM and Ford have been playing a fierce
game of one-upmanship as each has slowly revealed the awesome capabilities of
their 2011 HD pickups.
GM went first, announcing towing and hauling numbers for its 2011
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD pickups that beat comparable 2010 Ford
F-Series F-250 and F-350 rigs. What was Ford's response? New best-in-class towing and hauling numbers
for its 2011 Super Duty lineup that beat the 2011 Chevy Silverado (and 2011 GMC Sierra HD). Then, Ford upped the ante by also
announcing segment-best power figures for its new 6.2-liter V-8 gas engine and
new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel that beat GM’s comparable 2010 gas and
diesel engines. Ford is still holding onto the gas engine crown, but GM just announced (you guessed it) best-in-class horsepower and
torque figures for the 2011 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 diesel. Diesel engines are the
heart of the HD market.
But GM says it’s not content to stop there. The 2011
Silverado and Sierra HD pickups feature all-new fully boxed frames and tougher
suspensions and axles that give them headroom to up their work ratings as they
gain confidence in the new platform and potentially make further structural or
running gear revisions.
“There’s a lot of activity going on right now,” Luke
said at the 2010 NTEA Work Truck Show. “It’s not difficult [to raise towing
and payload]. The trucks are extremely capable, and we’re looking at a number of
options. Any increase would probably come from both better confidence in the
trucks and engineering changes. Whatever we do, we’ll be completely
transparent.”
Could that happen in the next 12 months?
“That sounds
reasonable,” Luke said.
What we’re not likely to see, though, is another
giant increase in the horsepower and torque from the 6.6-liter Duramax V-8, says
GM powertrain engineering manager Jim Minneker.
“We’ve stretched this rubber
band pretty tight,” Minneker said. “It’s not going to happen in the short
term.”
Even though 60 percent of the hardware for the 2011 Duramax diesel is
new, the engine’s current architecture dates back to the 2001 GM Heavy Duty pickups.
Ford, however, appears to have
plenty of performance headroom left in its clean sheet design 6.7-liter PSD V-8.
We’re already hearing strong rumbles from sources that Ford is doing some
planning of their own."

Good luck Ford! You are going to need it!

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2011 Chevy Volt News

GET READY FOR A CHEVROLET REVOLUTION! According to msn.com :

The company (GM) began manufacturing battery packs to go into the cars in recent
weeks. The rest of the manufacturing supply chain is coming together so the
factory will start assembling cars within a few months, he said. It will begin
slowly, making preproduction models that will be evaluated for their quality and
provided as test models for journalists and fleet customers through the Summer
and Fall.

By November, GM will be ready to switch to high gear and begin
mass production of cars for retail sale to regular consumers. Those early cars
will be offered only in limited markets which the company feels are prepared to
support the special requirements of an electric car, Posawatz said.

So far, California, Michigan and the Washington D.C., area are the only announced
markets where the car will be sold, but Volt sales will open up to the rest of
the country next year.

Used Car vs. New Car

Value. That is the only reason that anybody would choose a new vehicle over a "pre-owned" one. Many people enjoy the fact that they are the original owners of the vehicle they drive, and continually want to enjoy that feeling on a newer car. Perhaps you are one of those that can see the Value of a used (not abused) car. Let's examine this further:

Currently, on our website we have a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Vortec MAXX. This vehicle had an original Window Sticker of $45,165. Right now, it is on sale for $30,990! That is $14,175 off of the Original MSRP. Obviously, there are a couple things to take into consideration. First, our Internet sale price of a similar vehicle brand new would be somewhere around $37,000. Second, the used truck is 1 year old and has 40,000 miles on it.

Which is the better option? It depends on YOU! Would YOU rather have a new vehicle that fits in your budget, that may not have all the equipment and options that you desire or would you rather have everything you want in a vehicle at a reduced cost just slightly used?

GM 60 Day Satisfaction Guarantee - Customer Assurance

Too Good to be True? Not this time...

If you have been hiding out in the wilderness over the past few days, you may not know that this program exists. However, if you are a football junky, then you may have seen a commercial advertising this new program about 200 times over the weekend. You may have asked yourself,

"What is the catch?"

It's simple. There is none.

Buy one. Drive one for 30 days...

From the GM website:

ANNOUNCING THE 60-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE*
We feel so strongly about our cars, trucks and crossovers, we're committed to making sure it's the right vehicle for you. We're backing that confidence and commitment with the 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't absolutely love your new Chevy, we'll take it back.* That's on top of our 5-year/100,000 mile** powertrain limited warranty. When you purchase a new Chevy, keep it for 30 days.
If you're not 100% happy with it after 30 days, you have 30 more days to bring it back. We'll refund the actual price you paid to the participating dealer, less any
rebates plus applicable sales tax.*

Have more questions? Check out the FAQs.
Want more details? See the Details
and Limitations.

*Return between 30 and 60 days with less than 4,000 miles. Not available
with some other offers. Other restrictions apply.Take delivery by
11/30/09.
**Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
† Call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system
limitations.

What 0% Financing means to you

Of all the incentives released by manufacturers, there is one that is above and beyond any other. That is 0% APR. Financing the entire amount of a vehicle at 0% interest is 100% beneficial, if you keep the vehicle the full term of the loan. Normally, financing $25,000 at 72 months (extended terms are common in today's market) will give you a payment anywhere from $427-$574 depending on your interest rate. The same amount at 0% is $347. Obviously, you must take into account a couple of things. First, 0% is only offered on new vehicles. Second, you have to compare the amount of interest you will pay versus the rebate offered in lieu of the 0%. Often, the manufacturer makes you choose between a special rate or a healthy rebate. So, lets say that that same $25,000 you would be financing at 0% would be $21,000 after a $4,000 rebate. How do you decide what is best for you? All of a sudden, that $427 payment is $358. That is still higher than a 0% APR payment at $25,000, but what if you typically only keep your vehicles 2-3 years? Even though you would have a lower payment, your actual payoff would be higher if you chose the 0% financing. Too much to think about? To break it down in the simplest of terms, 0% financing is beneficial when you keep your vehicle throughout the entire loan, while the rebate offered instead of the o% is beneficial if you like to trade every 2-3 years. Solution?

Summer is ending - What is in store for the future?

Cash for Clunkers is winding down. If you haven't been to cars.gov to learn about your eligibility for up to a $4,500 government rebate, time is running out.

What is next for you as the consumer? New vehicle inventory is drying up, so when the Cash for Clunkers program ends, we might see a stronger used car market. With limited 2009 models remaining, rebates and incentives may be scarce.

Your best options? Certified pre-owned vehicles is one. Saving 25% off of original MSRP on a used 2009 model that has undergone a rigorous inspection that has to meet GM's standards. Another smart buy would be searching for cars under $10,000. We have several cash vehicles available. You may not be ready to go with that brand new vehicle yet, so browse our inventory to find a car that will work for you.

Of course, the smartest buy right now is 2009 new models. With the unexpected boost in new vehicle sales, there probably won't be many leftover '09 models as we get closer to the 2010's. Hurry and take advantage of these great savings! We hope to see you soon!