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!

2021 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe Deemed by Cars.com as “Full of Refinement and the Good Stuff”

Auto expert Kelsey Mays of Cars.com was impressed right off the bat last week with the Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 for their overall capability and drivetrain refinement. The new Suburban sports a tall grille bisected by twin crossbars with the traditional Chevy bowtie stamped on. The C-shaped and piped lighting elements provide a bit more in the ways of looks then they do on Chevy pickups, and the best news comes inside! The dashboard in the Suburban is more low-set than what resides in the Silverado and has a very open design with offset controls on different layers and a standard 10-inch touchscreen presiding above.

The second row can upgrade to dual 12.6-inch touchscreens that have the ability to stream independent content from any type of mobile device. With a longer wheelbase and new multilink independent rear suspension, both the Suburban and Tahoe now gain a bit of valuable legroom in the second and third rows, as well as cargo room for the long hauls you may have planned for the spring and summer months. Taking a closer look at the Tahoe, it now gains 40 percent more legroom and 66 percent more cargo room behind the third row.

We recognize here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis that right now the Ford Expedition is the class leader in this third-row space category, and it's one of the reasons we have made such great strides to catch up! In both the Suburban and Tahoe there are now completely adjustable second-row seats, a feature that helps greatly on long trips and when dealing with getting perfectly comfortable and creating more (or less) room when needed.

In another feature from the knowledgeable and savvy Cars.com folks, they had a massive appreciation for the current year model for the indented headlights and split-level grill that are similar to what is seen on the Silverado 1500 pickup. We agree wholeheartedly with this editorial team when they claim that the pair looks just as massive as ever, with the Tahoe's longer wheelbase and extra length making it look almost as big as the Suburban. Writer Aaron Bragman even went as far as to say that “Their styling might be the best thing in the Chevy showroom, with interiors that demonstrate the best in packaging innovation”.

He also concluded that the interior of both is superior to that of the crosstown rival found in the Ford Expedition, especially on the RST trim and above. The switch to independent rear suspension now allows for a lower load floor and mounting point for the third-row seats and the packaging overall for both is more appealing and comfortable than ever before. Changes to both of these vehicles were due to customer feedback about a few necessary tweaks, and since we hastily listened and re-evaluated our stance, we are confident that this pair is scorchingly better than ever before!

Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Hailed as “Historically Comfortable and Impressive” by Automotive Minute

When it comes to pure domination in the truck realm and knowing full well that the brand you represent has the most to offer, Automotive Map Editor Eileen Falkenberg gets it right when she says that “We already know the numbers”. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, when fully equipped with the 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine, can tow up to 35,000 pounds. Since it displays such prowess in this department, the latest feature also ran in the Atlanta Business Chronicle poses the question regarding how it is as a daily driver.

After being delivered and sitting in the driveway, Eileen reflected on just how huge and imposing the Silverado looked, and took an extra liking to the large grille that faces a hood taller than the driver. She claims after testing that the truck's seats are amazingly comfortable even after 600 miles at a time, which is about the range of the 2500 when outfitted with the Duramax for engine choice. Even though the truck felt pleasantly enormous, it was easy for her to keep between the lanes and driving the truck on the highway was not a tiring chore in the least.

Even though all of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis agree that you feel the size of the Silverado when you are behind the wheel, the truck remains easy to maneuver and nimble. This particular drive took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, where wide lanes and available parking are pretty scarce. Still, when the crew did find a suitable parking spot, the truck's helpful numerous camera angles and wide mirrors made it a snap to back into a spot and complete the sometimes-dreaded parallel parking task. The engine here was marked down as just as competent as the handling, and the truck delivered around 22 mpg in mixed traffic situations.

The crew completed idling in slow East Coast traffic, patches where high speed was accessible, and the usual “merge mania” back and forth of the pre-rush hour to average out their MPG stat. Some of the top-ranked reviewers on Cars.com had high praise for features like the spacious interior and excellent legroom, and a ride that simply feels solid every time it hits the road for a new journey. A few have claimed that “The max trailering package seals the deal”, and that the edition of a trim with leather will add a very noticeable upper-end quality every single time you step up and in. The folks on duty at the esteemed Roadshow blog also claimed during the fall that this is THE truck for you if you are after unrefined comfort and “an efficient torque monster”!

2021 Chevy Equinox's Refreshed Style and RS Trim Featured on Motor1.com

Hailed as one of the best-selling SUVs ever, the Chevy Equinox has seen large success due to its perfect sizing, safety and technology features, and all sorts of rave reviews from numerous blogs and publications. Motor1.com offered up a feature this past week revealing its upgraded  style and tweaks for the new year's release. The reshaped grille now extends onto the sides of the front fascia and then bisects the headlights to give the Equinox a totally different new look.

In other news regarding this classy and economical SUV, the 2021 Equinox sees the launch of a new RS trim bringing a glossy black front grille touched with other dark accents. The roof rails, bowties, and badges all come in black, just like the 19-inch alloy wheels and quad exhaust tips. Once inside, you see a mostly black cabin with contrasting red stitching and a super cool gear shifter made just for this model. All of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis are happy to show you the benefits of the flagship Premier trim, that offers up a glossy black grille combined with chrome inserts, new 19-inch alloy wheels, along with different stitching on the inside where the center console sports a glossy black finish.

Customers will have their pick from front or all-wheel drive, and the two 1.5 and 2.0-liter turbocharged engines will provide the primo power source. This is Chevy's best-selling vehicle that isn't wearing a Silverado badge, and it has taken many great steps forward to remain competitive and attractive in this market. The new RS trim offered for the Equinox became popular enough on the Blazer, Malibu, and Traverse that we are confident its addition to the Equinox line will increase the appreciation from those who love sporty treatment and luster.

For everyone out there familiar with the Camaro ZL1, you can notice that the RS grill draws a bit of inspiration from its wavy design. Autoweek.com also cranked out a cool feature this week about the Equinox’s new prowess at the Chicago Auto Show, and they were especially excited about the numerous new safety features offered up onboard. Lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, rear vision camera, following distance indicators, automatic braking, front pedestrian braking, and forward collision alert are all present to assure that every mile driven in the 2021 Equinox is executed with the utmost in high-tech protection. These pics from Topspeed.com also show how the Equinox has won so many over with its practicality perfectly blended with souped-up stance and stature!

Chevy Announces 27 mpg as the 2020 Corvette's Official Highway Number

This is the weekend that the C8.R race car makes its exciting debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, and when Chevy made the official announcement regarding EPA rating. The upcoming mid-engine car is slated on the books to nail down 15 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway which stacks up quite well to the likes of the C7 before it, and the competition in the form of the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S. The outbound 2019 C7 Corvette had an EP rating of 15 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with the automatic transmission, and so the C8 fares better even with the extra weight.

The new model will do 490 miles on a single tank of gas in highway driving and outperforms the pricier McLaren 720 S on the highway, which is EPA rated at 22 mpg on the highway. Equipped with a mid-mounted 6.2-liter V8, the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray launched from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds during official testing by the Car and Driver staff and can reach speeds up to 184 mph.  Cylinder deactivation plays a huge role in the fuel usage scenario, and the 6.2-liter V8 morphs into a V4 by completely shutting down the valve operation in both banks.

As Car and Driver also said, the creation of the C8 was “pulling the pin and blowing up 65 years of history and heritage”, as the C8 made its debut to very large promises. One promise made to the auto-loving masses was that moving the engine back a few feet, adding around 35 horsepower, and putting to use a dual-clutch transmission would deem the 495-hp C8 Corvette quicker to 60 mph than the 755-hp C7 ZR1, even with the less favorable power-to-weight ratio.

During official testing, the C8 Corvette Z51 got to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds on its way to the 11.1-second quarter mile at a top speed of 123.2 mph. All of us here on staff at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis are here to tell you that the quickest factory Corvette ever is the new base model with a sport package and that fun fact is amazing, exhilarating, and groundbreaking to boot! The GT2 seats onboard the test model for Car and Driver offered excellent support under hard-driving, and comfort during the mellower moments of the drive. This is the most premium-feeling Corvette ever made, and we are all excited about its future, fantastic performance, and fun-to-drive functionality.

2021 Chevy Silverado Realtree Edition: The Roving Hunter's Perfect Hideout

Everyone on sales or service staff here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis can agree that there is nothing quite as satisfying as pulling up to a place of solace in your truck. It may be a hilltop, mountainside, or open field, and it may be for hunting, fishing, or the side job you picked up for the weekend on a contractor's site. Regardless of what trim type you've picked for your Chevy Silverado, you know that it's the pride of the woodsman, jewel of the hauler, and worthy of any wilderness wanderer's immediate approval.

The 2021 Silverado Realtree Edition features the outdoor clothing company's unique camouflage graphics on the bed sides, interior door panels, and hood, as well as on the bed liner and body. It's a trim package specifically cooked up for the Silverado Trail Boss model, which already touts a lifted body, off-road shocks, all-terrain tires, and other features that boost its off-road abilities tremendously. You still have the choice of the 5.3-liter V8 or 6.2-liter V8 engine, paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. In the front, the prominent outdoor company that we love so much's forest-themed camo outlines the power bulge on the hood, and there are also assist steps on the sides as well as a pair of black rectangular exhaust tips.

Of course, this model also comes equipped with the Z71 Off-Road Package, adding a two-inch suspension lift and monotube Rancho shocks. The truck rides on 20-inch wheels with Goodyear Wrangler tires and boasts an automatic locking rear differential, skid plates for ultimate underbelly protection, and two-speed transfer case. All of this is coming back at Chevy fans after a five-year hiatus, and we couldn't be more excited: as trucks have become more mainstream to the daily urban driver and known for their luxurious interiors, we wholeheartedly enjoy this model that pays homage to the world's leading camouflage brand.

The Realtree Edition offers hunting and fishing enthusiasts a Chevy model that is 100% perfectly matched to their passions, and it's the perfect model to commemorate one's love of roving around in the great outdoors. Still the ideal model for those looking for style, capability, and dependability, the Silverado boasts a legacy of rugged success, advanced connectivity, and well-enhanced customer-focused technologies.

The Silverado 1500 laid the claim to segment leader in the 2015 J.D. Powers and Associates U.S. Initial Quality survey, and we are confident that those who love the conservation of natural places will agree this is the best-equipped rig for them. Brandishing the best of ways to ring in the half-ton pickup's fourth generation, we hope you come down to check out this and other fantastic Silverado trims this January here at Chuck Hutton!

2020 ZR2 Bison Deemed as “Stevens Pass Snowfall Conqueror” by Herald-Net

Typical customers here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis have been just like customers across the rest of the nation: 100% crazy for trucks! The 2020 Colorado mid-size pickup is available in a variety of configurations, with choice of extended-cab or crew versions, 3 different bed lengths, 3 engine choices, and the Work Truck, LT, Z71, and ZR2 trim levels. The ZR2 is the quintessential off-road model, and the Bison version is equipped with several awesome assets that give it an edge for the most extreme of conditions.

Mary Lowry of Everett, Washington's Herald-Net publication test drove the ZR2 when her area of Snohomish County was experiencing heavy snow and took the truck to a forest service road near Stevens Pass to put its off-road chops to the test. She was driving the 4WD short-box crew cab model, also equipped with the 2.8-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine and standard six-speed automatic transmission. This proper and off-road-ready setup cranks out 186 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque and boasts a hefty 7,700 lb towing ability.

The Bison performance special edition is the first time that Chevy has collaborated with Michigan-based AEV, which is widely known as the premier entity for off-road additions. The Bison model features a flow-through Chevy lettered grille bar, AEV front and rear bumper, fog lamps, wheel moldings, front and rear floor liners, embroidered headrests, AEV 17-inch wheels, boron steel skid plates for the fuel tank, rear differential, and transfer case. There's even an AEV air snorkel, that can supply filtered air to the engine when plowing through extreme dust.

Mary also highlighted the great comfort factor that she enjoyed by means of a six-way power driver seat, heated front seats with power lumbar adjustment, a rear folding bench seat, heated tilt and telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, wireless device charging, 8-inch touchscreen, voice recognition, Bluetooth, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay capability, and OnStar services with available Wi-Fi. New for 2020 are key fob operated tailgate lock control and Tire Fill Alert, a real lifesaver during winter months when you don't want pressure to fluctuate dangerously.

Even with all of the extra additives on board to assure that the Bison is the ruler of all off-road domains, the highway ride was still surprisingly smooth, minus a bit of the instability and grippiness that Mary expected from the ZR2. “The fun begins when the pavement ends” when you're at the wheel of the Bison, and the skid plates and rock sliders are some of the most important components when it comes to the protection of the vital elements of the truck that are the first to suffer when pushed to the limit. We guarantee that pushing said limits has never been more fun, and any snow-covered pass standing in your way will be conquered with ease!