Parent Of A Teen Driver? You'll Love Chevy's New Technology

Do you have a teen driver or soon-to-be teen driver in the house? If so, you’re all too familiar with the stress that accompanies giving them the freedom to get behind the wheel on their own. In fact, a recent Harris Poll survey commissioned by Chevrolet proves that you’re not alone- results showed that driving is the number one concern parents have for their teens in the U.S. For those of you that feel the same way, Chevrolet has presented the perfect solution to bring you some peace of mind- Teen Driver Technology. 

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu was the first vehicle to bring us this non-subscription service, which provides a driving report card for parents to keep track of how their teen is doing on the road. For the 2017 model year, Chevrolet has extended this technology to other vehicles in its lineup, including the Bolt EV, Camaro, Colorado, Cruze, Malibu, Silverado and Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe, and Volt.

“I, like many of our employees, am a parent of teenagers, so we personally understand the anxiety of having a teen driver in the house,” said Steve Majoros, director of marketing, Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. “And while we can’t control a teen’s behavior when they are in a car without a parent, Chevrolet’s Teen Driver Technology can remind them to buckle up and avoid speeding, while our other available active safety features can help to alert them in certain situations when they’re making less-than-perfect driving decisions.”

In addition to the safety features already included in these vehicles (think: Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Front and Rear Park Assist, and more), Teen Driver Technology offers even more. This includes audible and visual warnings if the vehicle surpasses a preset speed and a muted radio or paired audio device if the front seat occupants are not buckled up.

To check out this technology for yourself, be on the lookout for these 2017 model year vehicles at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet!

Chevrolet To The Rescue At 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise

The 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise is taking place this Saturday, August 20 and the Chevrolet Certified Service Rescue Squad will be in charge (once again) of making sure the classics stay on the road. For the fifth year in a row, Chevrolet’s Rescue squad will be on deck in six 2016 Chevrolet Silverado trucks to assist any cruisers who may run into unexpected issues on the road.

 

Since first participating in the Dream Cruise in 2012, the volunteer technicians that make up the Chevrolet Certified Service Squad have serviced about 200 vehicles of all makes and models. This year’s event is expected to see about 40,000 hit the road.

 

“Classic car lovers take great care of their vehicles, but unforeseen issues can crop up, especially given the long hours of the Dream Cruise,” stated Scott Williams, Chevrolet Certified Service Marketing Manager. “The professional technicians from the Chevrolet Certified Rescue Squad look forward to keeping this year’s classics on the road, cruising.”

 

Want some advice before you head out? The Rescue Squad has offered their suggestions:

• Make sure your car battery is charged, the terminals are cleaned and be sure the alternator belt and distributor cap are free of wear and tear
• Check all fluid levels and bring extra- you never know when you’ll need to top off
• Check the pressure and condition of tires
• Be sure the wiper blades are in good condition

This year’s Dream Cruise is looking like it’s going to run smoothly, thanks to Chevrolet!

Chuck Hutton Chevrolet & Mid-South Camaro Club: We Ride for a Cause

Chuck Hutton Chevrolet is proud to sponsor the Mid-South Camaro Club’s Riverfront Car show and join them in Riding for a Cause!

With all proceeds benefiting The Wings Foundation, make sure to come show your support at Tom Lee Park on Saturday August 27, 2016 in Memphis! The day starts off at 8:00 am and doesn’t stop until 4:00 pm! Show Car Registration is open from 8 am to Noon for a low cost of $25 (club discounts available.)

All Cars are welcome to come and participate in this incredible charity event! Awards are to be presented starting at 3 pm with a range of categories and prizes!

For more information call Lisa McPherson at 901-334-8805 or visit MidSouthCamaroClub.org!

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We hope to see you there!

Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Tires!

Chuck Hutton Chevrolet urges you to take a few minutes to check on your tires—it is a key to driving a safe, reliable vehicle! Listen to the Certified Service experts at Chevrolet explain how in this video. As always, visit us online at chuckhuttonchevrolet.net/ServiceAppt to schedule your service today! 

#SheBelieves: Empowering The Young Women In Our Lives

This year, Chevrolet is proud to support the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and join them in the encouragement of young women around the world to believe in themselves through the #SheBelieves campaign. This campaign was developed in 2015 by the USWNT players in hopes to inspire young women to accomplish all of their goals and dreams. It continues to have a positive impact on communities throughout the country- including those of us here in Memphis, Tennessee. 

In addition to releasing an online spot on Aug. 3 for the campaign, Chevrolet also created a #SheBelieves Snapchat filter on the day of the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Our team at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet hopes you will join us in the #SheBelieves conversation online and help us empower the young women in your life!

The 2017 Camaro ZL1 And 1LE: Impressive Performance On And Off The Track

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and 2017 1LE are expected to arrive to the dealerships sometime this fall. Designed to deliver an impressive performance on and off the track, many of us Memphis Camaro fanatics are anxiously awaiting their arrival. The 1LE will be available in a V-6 LT model as well as a V-8 SS model. The ZL1 will be available in both coupe and convertible models.

Camaro chief engineer, Al Oppenheiser, stated “Building on Chevrolet’s well-established recipe for track-focused performance, the new 1LE packages expand the performance envelope of the Camaro SS and, for the first time, the Camaro LT. You’ll be hard-pressed to find more track-capable cars in their respective classes for the money”.

The Camaro LT 1LE will accomplish 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and the SS model will hit 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The ZL1 is powered by the supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V-8 engine and will produce 650 horsepower. It will achieve 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and a quarter-mile in 11.4 seconds when traveling at 127 mph.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated about the arrival! In the meantime, come check out the 2017 Camaro 1LT at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet!

Introducing the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

It seems as if Chevrolet has outdone itself with the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. According to Jonathan Gitlin, the automotive editor at Ars Technica, one day at Atlanta Motorsports Park was enough to come to this conclusion. “Should you buy one?”, he states. “The answer we think is a resounding yes, if you’re in the market for a capable sports car that can do double duty touring the country or or pounding out laps at the track. It’s cheaper than the European rivals like the 911 Carrera S or Ferrari California T but no less capable, and in our opinion is the best Corvette model yet.”
In case you’re new to all things Chevy, the Grand Sport name has been around for a total of 53 years but has only been brought out for three vehicles- the 1963 Corvette Grand Sport, 1996 C4 Corvette Grand Sport, and the 2010 C6 model. So this car is kind of a big deal. It sports all of typical GS characteristics- Grand Sport Cup wheels, the all-black wide-mouth front grille, low hood and a wider rear.

The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport comes with the seven-speed manual transmission or its eight-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, both body styles- coupe and convertible are available. Power comes from the LT1 6.2-liter V-8 engine and when combined with the amazingly loud exhaust, produces 460 horsepower.
With unparalleled control and predictable handling, the 2017 Grand Sport Corvette is something all Memphis ‘Vette fanatics are going to want to get their hands on.