2021 Camaro Preview and Trim Level Update Via Motor Authority

As the days of spring are eminent and you can hear the various types of engine roar here in Memphis during March, the coming of the new Camaro is going to be a topic of grave excitement! The biggest news from the staff on duty at Motor Authority this month was about the availability of the 10-speed automatic on 2021 Camaro SS models with the 1LE Track Performance Package. Before this, the package only came with the 6-speed manual when properly equipped on the SS.

For the exterior, there is the option of a new Wild Cherry Tincoat color for the convertible top. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now are included with wireless capability, and you'll be able to enjoy wireless charging on 2SS and 3LT trim levels. The engine lineup remains delightfully the same, beginning with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 rated at 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, followed up by a 3.6-liter V6 cranking out 355 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque.

When you step up to the V8 department, the first option is a 6.2-liter number with 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, and the range-topper is the 6.2-liter supercharged V8, yielding 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, reserved under careful wraps for the Camaro ZL1. Everyone here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis expects sales of the 2021 Camaro to begin in the fall, as we happily celebrate the 6th generation of this fearless and fast muscle number. The Redline Edition and RS packages will now expand their availability to the LT1 trim, and as often as a battery-powered Camaro for the 7th generation has seen rumors, it may be a few years until anyone in the industry finds out if it is really true.

Watching this very cool video from Autoblog.com, you get a first-rate sampling of the Camaro's startup and engine note. Those two pipes on the lower left are the ones we have always been in love with, and the one that stack up next to the Dodge Challenger or Ford Mustang on any given day! First appearing on roads in 1966, the Camaro has been ruling the streets valiantly for 52 years with the strut and swagger that only a number this flexed-out can attain. The ZL1 is as the folks on staff at Carfacta say “The true monster, and beast in the entire  muscle car lineup.” Now possessing a retro-cool that is still infinitely modern, this review from Chevycarusa.com  also depicts just in how many ways it is superior to the best any star-studded rival has to offer up!

Trucks.com Doles out High Marks for 2020 Chevy Silverado in “Raw Power, Performance, and Competence”

Now that there has been the announcement of the upcoming launch of the Suburban and Tahoe, the brand we are so proud to represent will have seen the revamping of its entire full-size truck line in less than two years. GM spokeswoman Stephanie Rice admitted last week during a press conference that the current market is highly competitive, and that the very latest technology and best minds in development will serve Chevy's need to shine well.  Our longstanding commitment to sustainable, healthy brand growth has yielded us a pickup share that we will be continuously proud to allow you to test drive and find your best option for.

Trucks.com spent 900 miles and the better part of a week with the privilege of driving a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 sporting the upscale High Country trim package to fully experience the ins and outs of this fantastic truck. Their test vehicle was the Silverado crew cab with 4-wheel drive, and what they liked about it most was definitely the power. They were putting to the test a 5.3-liter V8, rated at 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Even though that is more than enough power for the vast majority of half-ton pickup truck users, everyone these days likes to have so much more on deck than may be practical. The team first took the truck on I-5 through the Grapevine and Tejon Pass in Southern California, and the bed was heftily loaded down with furniture and household goods. They didn't do any towing on that specific drive, but if they needed to, the rating for this year's Silverado is situated at 9,300 lbs.

Any Silverado that brandishes the proud badge of engine known as the V8 comes with a fuel-saving system that will turn off up to seven of the 8 cylinders. This Dynamic Fuel Management is a first in the industry and can operate in 17 different cylinder patterns to achieve optimum efficiency. There is also a start/stop feature that takes action during red lights or stop signs, and expert writer Jerry Hursch claimed it worked very smoothly.

The brand-new truck platform as well as architecture gave designers the freedom to make the cabin larger, and add about 7 more inches width to the bed. When the group loaded and unloaded their cargo, the 63 cubic-feet of space and tie-downs in the perfect places were of great help. One of the passengers along for the ride plugged their laptop into the 110-volt outlet and used the WiFi capability to work for several productive hours, and remarked about how comfortable the seats are while at the task.

With Toyota hard at work on a new Tundra and the Ford F-150 due for a redesign of its own, we know how competitive we need to stay to always be on top, and rave reviews such as this one assure us that we are not only headed in but will stay the course of the right direction!   Here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis, we recognize that times are changing daily and the world is now in a bit of uncharted territory. We are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about a new vehicle purchase, and to show you the feature and performance-rich truck that remains a namesake nationwide!

Automobile Mag Test Drives 2020 C8 Corvette and Claims it “Glides Over Broken Roads Like a Hovercraft”

All of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis enjoyed a very intense level of excitement over the past year when we were awaiting the debut of the Chevy C8 mid-engined Corvette. The current model was such a fantastic machine that had seen so many exhilarating runs off and on the track, but it had reached a leveling-out point where performance was concerned. Nielson Ireson of Automobile Mag had previously encountered a few reviews about this wonder of engineering that surprised him. A few of his cohorts in the industry had been in his opinion quite off base when they did not fully approve of the steering and overall grip.

Spending the better part of an entire week with the new work of wonder, he concluded that they absolutely must have just had quite enough time to spend with it. He spent his precious time with the C8 both on the road and on the corners of the Willow Springs racetrack. They chose to spend the entire week in track-alignment mode, whether they were nailing down high-speed laps or careening in the mountains near Lake Hughes, California.

Surprisingly enough, the designers responsible for this car said if you are going to use the track setting to just go ahead and keep it that way for the duration, and it will NOT cause any premature wear on the tires. The crew's first response after a quick initial drive was “Holy cow, is this thing good!”. The nearly instant torque derived from the 6.2-liter V8 means that you are not left without thrust in the least, and the steering was the most communicative they had laid hands on in quite some time.

Like many others out there in the sea of car critics, Neilson concluded after just a few back-to-back runs in hardware just as exotic as what one would find in the Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren GT, the mid-engine Corvette is, by all means, something wildly special, especially at its current cost. Social media editor Billy Rehbock only had one complaint, and that was that the C8 was actually a bit quiet when it was really being pushed to the limit. He then added that he was sure that coming performance versions will probably remedy that issue down to the last detail.

This blog continues on to say that for Chevy to have done such an impressive job in its first go with the engine behind the driver and to have included so many improvements to the quality and luxury for a fraction of the price of the competing super-crowd is nothing short of startling. Contributing writer Arthur St. Antoine wrote in his notes that the new C8 “glides over broken mountain roads like a hovercraft, but still sticks like crazy”, and he also thought that it was overall more compliant than the scorching competition in the form of the Porsche 992. This is a car that ranks high on the “easy to live with” factor as a daily driver, and every single commentator was blown away by the interior that tightly wraps you in while giving you space to enjoy the raw power and handling you enjoy with every single turn and aggressive launch!

2021 Chevy Trailblazer Spotted by GM Authority Minus any Camo Cover

During the very exciting and high-tech luster of the Auto Shanghai show last April that had so many exciting models to gaze at and discover, the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer was revealed to the public. In November 2019 at the Los Angeles Auto Show was when the SUV graced the lovely Pacific Coast with the outdoor-oriented Active and sportier RS trims on display. The following photos offered up to us by the seasoned staff at GM Authority showed the Trailblazer RS trim out for a stroll on public roads, without the traditional obstructionist camo cover.

The upgrades you'll enjoy with the RS trim are mostly performance-flavored, as we asked what  customers wanted to experience and avidly listened. Even if the errands you are running may seem mundane, a little extra visual might and muster always provides some added excitement not just off the line, but while navigating through highway traffic that has not yet slowed to its nightly crawl. The RS trim this year sees a unique fascia similar to what is seen on the Chevy Blazer and Camaro, sporting a mesh grille insert, and very sharp styling lines. As you look lower in the fascia, you can see a one-of-a-kind splitter element, while black Chevy Bow Tie badging is added the back as well.

When you climb inside the RS cabin you also notice added red accents to the upholstery stitching, trim made specifically for the air vent, gauge pod, and center console. The roof has undergone a two-tone treatment, which is fitting against the white-and-black color theme of the RS. The Trailblazer RS comes with all-season tires to handle anything the Memphis roads will dole out to you with confidence, and power is derived from GM's new turbocharged 1.2L LIG 3-cylinder engine. It cranks out 137 horsepower, and 166 lb-ft of torque.

If you're on the hunt for more juice, you can opt for the turbocharged 1.3 L L3T engine, which boosts the power factor up to 155 hp, and 174 lb-ft of torque. You have your choice of AWD or FWD, with a CVT stowed away to take care of the FWD and the GM nine-speed automatic transmission for AWD models brandishing the upgraded 1.3L 3-cylinder variant. The savvy and always-in-the-know staff at Carbuzz.com also reported during the fall that SiriusXM with 360L will see deployment in a million of Chevy and GMC vehicles onward from the 2020 vehicle year, including the Trailblazer.

Ask us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis about the available Remote Access Plan: here you acquire the added convenience of selecting your favorites through your respected mobile app without even needing to be sitting in the vehicle. Their chosen selections will automatically sync with the infotainment system the next time the vehicle is turned on. By having a close watch on connectivity patterns in vehicles, more channels and choices that were ever thought of before are available, and it is easier than ever to find the programming that is tailored to you!

Bloomberg's Claims 2020 Chevy Corvette “Has Chevy Knocking on Ferrari's Door”

Writer Hannah Elliot has covered the scoop regarding all things horsepower-and-torque related for quite some time, and her insights and recommendations are among the best in the entire industry. When beginning an in-depth review of the new 2020 Corvette Stingray last week, she claimed that the Corvette has “proven the worth of down-home American car design by dominating drag strips and track days since 1953”. She then reflects that the new 2020 'Vette with its improved interior and mid-engine placement is a true astonishment regarding the incredibly low-price tag!

She claims that her article title's allure is true: if you are considering something from Ferrari or McLaren, make sure you give the Corvette a run for its money as well. Now that there is a mid-engine placement, it was the final positive push that aligned the new model with the very top sports cars of Europe. Hannah outlines in this article how it now has earned the Corvette a right of consideration from anyone who was previously predisposed to overlook it in favor of an offering such as a Lamborghini or Ferrari.

The engine's new location more evenly distributes the car's weight, providing a much more balanced drive. With the driver now closer to the front axle, you get a massive sense of visibility over the hood. Finally, it forces the center of gravity to the driver's hip, which gives it an immediate turn response and a nimble preciseness during steering that allows it to stare down the more expensive European models with a true edge. Hannah was lucky enough to take the new Stingray to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, a six-mile track in the desert near Las Vegas.

The first thing she noticed about the 'Vette was its amazing grip, and the lack of any problems whatsoever with going out-of-control or fishtailing. She purposefully executed a few turns that were on the sloppy side and claimed to still stick to the asphalt “like a gymnast nailing her routine”. After driving the previous C7 model, she stated the new mid-engine setup is a wildly drastic improvement, and the four selectable driving modes give you ultimate control over steering, chassis, acceleration, and braking.

For the purists out there, even though there is not a stick-shift offered, you can enjoy manual mode with paddle shifting, although it is good to note that the new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic is faster than any human can shift manually. With a zero to 60 mph sprint of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 194 mph, the new Corvette absolutely can match speeds once reserved for Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, and even Bugatti. What all of us on staff here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis appreciated about her praise was that the recognized the design's happy medium: it is still recognizable as a Corvette, but much more evolved and sleeker.

The interior leather is a drastic improvement from past models, and 8-way power bucket seats provide a good amount of comfort and support. Until now, Corvettes had not been able to boast on features such as dual-zone air conditioning, air filtration, heated and cooled seats, and suede microfiber trim. We hope you come down and visit us during March and check out “the most driver-oriented cabin in recent history”, within a car that is one of the largest milestones of engineering to date!