Tuesday, March 29, 2022

2023 Corvette Stingray Offers Stealth and Premium-Powered V8, American-Made 70th Anniversary Package

So many exhilarating test drives here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis have led us to believe wholeheartedly that the 2023 Chevy Corvette Stingray is one of the best buys now existing in the thrilling world of mid-engine sports cars. You get to lay superior claim to a powerful V8 engine, a paddle-shifted transaxle, and the option to remove the middle part of the roof on the hardtop model or choose to go minus the top and stick with superior handling either way. 

There are also some new options that you can spec out when placing your order for the 2023 C8 Stingray, beginning with 20 new spoke wheel designs in four various colors. You can opt in for a set of black exhaust tips, and inside have the option of going with Stealth Aluminum interior trim. With the 3LT, you’ll get the Adrenaline Red Dipped Interior treatment at no extra charge at all. 

What do we think is one of the most awesome events in sportscar news for the last decade? The creation of the 70th Anniversary Corvette will be available soon, with a full treatment that offers a fully spec’d-out 2023 Corvette Stingray and ability to proudly claim yours is all-American made. As far as what’s currently existing and beckoning on the lot here at Chuck Hutton, the all-new 8th-generation C8 Corvette boasts the new mid-engine layout that enabled Chevy engineers to extract even more performance while also giving the car a sleek new cab-forward design that is more like its rivals in the exotic supercar category. A brand-new racing-inspired Z06 model boasting 670 horsepower will also be part of next year’s offerings with the incoming 2023 units.

The JDPower.com auto team reviewed a Corvette Stingray 2LT Coupe equipped with the Z51 Performance package, a front suspension lift system, a Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension, upgraded wheels, bucket seats, body-color exterior accents, tan seat belts, and chrome exterior badges. For decades, some of the Corvette’s critics have not been a fan of the Vette’s interior, thinking that the finish and overall quality were a bit lackluster. The new C8 has fully addressed all the issues within this category with very attractive high-quality leather, tighter panel gaps, and look and quality feel to materials that were previously not ranked by drivers as on the A-list.

Once inside the cockpit, it is easy to drink in just how driver-inspired it is: the squared-off steering wheel, push-button gear selector, and other stealth aerodynamics make you feel as if you are piloting a jet that is ready for liftoff yet ideally situated for high performance on land. The current-model Corvette covers the infotainment technology basics with its Chevy Infotainment 3 system, including an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, Bluetooth audio streaming, voice recognition, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a 10-speaker Bose premium audio system. The final word after Jeff Young’s test drive here was that the emergence of the new ‘Vette is something special, and its “comparatively low price is a reason to celebrate”.


Monday, March 21, 2022

2024 Chevy Tahoe Refresh Prototype Spotted Undergoing Testing


Caught testing on public roads, the 2024 Tahoe is quite obviously sporting a new front fascia and revised rear fascia, both of which are covered in thick camouflage for this prototype model. It appears to have shown its face in the wild in the sporty RST trim, and the front end sports numerous camo cutouts that suggest a front facing camera and GM Super Cruise Semi-autonomous driver assist.

Last year, the Tahoe’s sales numbers rose more than 20 percent from 2020. This year’s model boasts responsive powertrains, a distinctive exterior design, and a spacious interior. It remains related to the Silverado in many ways, including riding fully on an independent suspension. It boasts a distinctive exterior design and spacious cabin that is ideal for hauling cargo and families. 


The 6.2-liter V8 engine is now available on the Z71, RST, and Premier trims, and we are certain you’re going to immediately love this large-sized and always-ready SUV. The LT trim and above now have a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and Google Assistant will help navigate to any destination. This year’s Tahoe also comes with front and rear park assist, standard lane keep assist with lane departure warning, Buckle to Drive seatbelt reminder, and up to 13 available camera views to ensure maximum safety.

During the Motor Trend team’s in-depth testing for the 2022 model, they were impressed with its optional air spring and magnetic shock combo suspension setup as well as the extra goodies included with the Z71 off-road package. You can now obtain the lethal 6.2-liter V8 at this trim level, and it also throws in the electronic limited-slip differential that will provide better torque management and ability to drive with pure confidence. RWD is standard and 4WD is optional, and the engine produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, with the maximum towing stat residing at 8,300 lbs when equipped with RWD. 


Monday, March 14, 2022

2022 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Index Once Again Hails Bow-Tie Brand as Class-Leading and Superior Choice


As the weather begins to turn to the season that leads us to think about baseball games, getting out of town for some off-roading action, and spending time with our family and friends, so many customers are coming to us at Chuck Hutton of Memphis looking for the ideal vehicle. Many consumers who are on the hunt for their family or businesses’ perfect new SUV or truck are looking for one that has fared well in satisfaction indexes, as benchmark measurements for great performance are readily available.

Chevrolet ranked amazingly well in the recently published J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Customer Satisfaction Index, displaying a finish significantly above the segment average, and beating out big names like Volkswagen and Ford. The J.D. Power U.S. Customer Service Index Study measures the average satisfaction with service after completed repair or maintenance work and bases their review on five important metrics: service quality, advisory, vehicle pickup, facility conditions, and service initiations.

This year’s study also introduced changes such as valet, remote vehicle servicing, and how smoothly customers felt their online and smartphone app payment options were processed. Boasting a CSI score of 852 out of a possible 1,000, Chevy was above the industry average. Satisfaction is the highest among those who incorporated these online and mobile options, as customers realized they had a high level of enjoyment regarding the convenience and speed this offers. 


You can’t go wrong with a vehicle like the awesome and always-ready 2022 Chevy Blazer: it offers cool, Camaro-inspired styling, sharp handling for an SUV, an excellent standard infotainment system, and a brand-new 2-tone roof option. The Blazer aptly competes with two-row crossovers such as the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, and Hyundai Santa Fe. The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4 engine now replaces the outgoing 2.5-liter non-turbo powertrain, and you’ll be enjoying a generous 64.2 cubic feet of the cargo hold with the rear seats folded down.

To keep up with competition, the 2022 Silverado you’ll find right here at Chuck Hutton was given a significant refresh for the year. There’s a new exterior design with an all-new grille and front fascia, the off-road-ready ZR2 model, more torque on the 2.7-liter engine, an increase in towing ability by 4,000 lbs on the diesel model, the Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving aid, and animated lighting sequence upon approach on LT models and above. We know that Chevy will always be at the top of awards and satisfaction indexes, and we can’t wait to see how coming models and electrification will still be winning customers over with the excitement and refined quality of every new release!


Monday, March 7, 2022

GM Authority Provides Details on 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV Production


In February of 2021, GM unveiled the refreshed 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and all-new 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV during a joint debut, and all of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet were excited to see production details released on the GM Authority blog this past week. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV are scheduled to begin production on May 9th at the GM Lake Orion Assembly plant in Michigan, with official order books opening March 10th. 

Last year, there were a few different reasons why production of the Bolt EV and EUV were halted, and we have so many positive things to look forward to as progression takes place. The Chevy Bolt EV has received a segment-level award from IHS Markit during its 26th Annual Automotive Loyalty Awards. These aptly determine which vehicle makes and models can boast that they have the most dedicated and longstanding loyal customers, basing results on whether the home buys another vehicle that is made by the same brand. 

The newly acquired vehicle may be either a replacement or any addition to the household’s collective fleet, and the Chevy Bolt EV received an IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Award in the Small Car segment, repeating its successful claim from the previous year. This means Chevy Bolt EV buyers are highly likely to return to the dealership to make a repeat purchase, ushering in the future of cleaner energy and much longer charging ranges as a possibility. GM was the top overall manufacturer for loyalty in this study for the seventh consecutive year, and has managed to remain as the best automaker for overall customer loyalty, even after the global chip shortage. 


Enjoying an interior much roomier than its size suggests, the redesigned 2022 Chevy Bolt EV also has enhanced features along with a much lower entry-level price. The current estimate is that the 2022 Bolt EV can travel up to 259 miles on a full charge, giving it an official advantage over the Hyundai Kona Electric, while the all-new 2022 Bolt EUV offers the modern convenience of Super Cruise hands-free driving. The hatchback adds a newly available dual-level charging cord, as well as increased Level 2 maximum charging capability. 

The Bolt EV’s electric motor sends 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque exclusively to the front wheels and delivers a composed ride with plenty of available power for highway passing. During a unique and unorthodox test drive in California’s rough and sizzling Death Valley, the Car and Driver team was able to exceed the EPA’s 259-mile estimated driving range with ease. Every Bolt EV features a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with popular standard features, which allows for over-the-air updates and offers built-in apps that work with both Spotify and Amazon Alexa music streaming services.