For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Spark EV won the 5-Year Cost
to Own in the Plug-In Vehicle category. The 2016 Spark has seen a few changes
since its total revamp in 2015, including: a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder that powers a
98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft torque, forward-collision alert, parking sensors,
and a power sunroof. The Spark’s liquid-cooled 19kWh lithium-ion battery
provides up to 82 miles of range in normal mode and a little less in sport
mode. Charging the battery takes about 17 hours on a 120v outlet using the
on-board recharger, but less than seven hours on a 240V dedicated unit with
optional DC Fast Charging offering an 80-percent refuel in just 20 minutes.
Chuck Hutton Chevrolet carries many options for the 2016 Chevrolet
Sparks and it is one of the smartest economically responsible choices for any
consumer.
Not only is the 2016 Spark a great economic pick, but it has fun
features, including: 7-inch color touchscreen, Bluetooth phone/audio
connectivity, OnStar 4G LTE with available WiFi hotspot, cruise control, a full
array of power assists and 10 airbags.
Horror movie parody compares active safety warnings as seen on new vehicles at Chuck Hutton Chevy
The horror movie cliche is that the protagonist usually ignores all the safety warnings laid out in the movie. A wise old sage saying not to go into the forest, the shopkeeper advising you not to buy this haunted relic, ghosts telling you not to go into this room — you’ve probably seen or heard them all.
What if the character actually listened to these active safety warnings? In a new ad campaign from Chevrolet, the bowtie brand explores what would happen if someone actually heeded these warnings. It’s similar for the active safety features available on new 2016 Chevrolet Malibus and — coming soon — 2016 Cruzes. These offered features and technologies do their parts to help keep the driver and passenger safer.
Perhaps the next time you go to the movies you’ll see this Chevrolet spot. U.S. Vice President of Marketing Paul Edwards said Chevrolet wanted to find new ways to grab attention and educate consumers about the new safety features.
“With this trailer, we have thrown a twist into that quintessential, edge of your seat horror movie moment to highlight the comprehensive suite of available active safety technologies in our new Malibu and Cruze,” Edwards said.
Sam Raimi, horror film director who worked with such films as the “Evil Dead” series directed this new Chevrolet spot.
“I’ve been in plenty of theatres where the audience is so concerned for the safety of the main characters that they call out warnings to save them,” Raimi said. “That’s what this is based on.” Active safety features on Chevy Malibu and Cruze
Available safety features include:
—Front Pedestrian Alert that uses a forward-looking camera to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by crashes with pedestrians ahead of the vehicle. The system can apply automatic last-second braking
—Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
—Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert
—New Forward Collision Alert with Following Distance Indicator
—Rear Cross Traffic Alert
—Front and Rear Park Assist
—Intellibeam, which automatically switches the headlamps to high beam for better road illumination and improved visibility
—Adaptive Cruise Control with Front Automatic Braking
—Automatic Parking Assist
Chevrolet Performance has unveiled the latest COPO Camaro to get the Chevy fans’ blood pumping during the winter months. COPO takes its name from the Central Office Production Order system that fleet managers would use in the ‘60s, and dealers used COPO to put powerful performance powertrains into production Camaro.
Decades later, the COPO Camaros are the heart and soul of Chevrolet drag racing. Chevy continues its testing of the 2016 Gen-six Camaro, but the V8 engine roars down the strip in Chevrolet Performance’s latest video.
All these angles capture the raw power that a Camaro and its 427-cc engine can unleash on a straightaway. From under the hood to underneath the Camaro, few angles such as these are ever captured during a drag race, and it gives the viewers a sight they might never see as much.
The COPO Camaros infuse legendary COPO performance with the modern, lighter and stronger design of the 2016 Camaro. The first example of the 2016 COPO Camaro was produced with a Red Hot exterior paint color and signature graphics by NHRA Funny Car driver Courtney Force. This No. 1 in the series was auctioned off last month raising more than $300,000 for United Way.
Chevrolet only plans to build 69 2016 COPO Camaros, and 5,500 die-hard Chevy fans have already applied to get one when Chevy showed off the Courtney Force model at the SEMA Show last year. If you can’t get your hands on an exclusive COPO Camaro, your local Memphis Chevy dealer Chuck Hutton Chevrolet can help you get behind the wheel of your own 2016 Camaro!
Memphis Chevy dealer helps raise awareness of cardiac conditions and Go Red for Women
Throughout February, Chuck Hutton Chevrolet in Memphis will be an official sponsor of the Memphis chapter for the American Heart Association (AHA) in an effort to raise awareness of heart disease in women. All month long, Chuck Hutton will be “going red” to support Go Red for Women.
It starts on Friday, Feb. 5 with National Wear Red Day, but the efforts and partnership will extend all month. According to AHA, heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year. This adds up to approximately one woman every 80 seconds.
However, 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events could be prevented with the right information and action. By wearing red all month long and making a donation to Go Red for Women, you’ll help raise the awareness and support educational programs to inform women about steps they can take in the fight against heart disease.
Events are going on all month long in Memphis, and you can view those events here. To learn more about Go Red for Women or more statistics on heart disease, visit their official site. If you want to join Chuck Hutton’s efforts, you can tag pictures on social media with #GoRedWearRed and #WellWomenVisit. Be sure to check back with Chuck Hutton Chevrolet in Memphis for updates on Go Red for Women and any Chevrolet news.
Upcoming Chevy hybrid offering is fuel-efficient and still keeps the Chevrolet Malibu charm
For the 2016 model year, Chevrolet decided to take their iconic Malibu in a new direction. Seeing the need in the segment for a quality hybrid midsize sedan, they developed the ’16 Malibu Hybrid. Slated to go into production this spring, this new offering from Chevrolet is quite the eye-opener.
We could talk about fuel efficiency, and it definitely shouldn’t be ignored. The EPA estimates the Malibu Hybrid to get up to 48 mpg city and 45 mpg highway. This is thanks in part to the hybrid propulsion system found in the 2016 Malibu Hybrid. The gas engine and batteries work in harmony to help increase fuel economy while helping out the environment.
However, just because it’s a hybrid doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the Chevrolet style and technology. While getting the most out of every gallon, you can get the most out of the Malibu’s features as well.
The 2016 Malibu Hybrid has style with a purpose. The smooth and aerodynamic exterior helps further the hybrid’s mission to save on fuel. The mode switches are smooth according to an AutoBlog review, and the blended braking system worked beautifully.
Since it is a Malibu at heart, you can rest easy knowing that the available technology is the latest and greatest. New for 2016 is Apple CarPlay (Android Auto coming soon) which allows you to integrate smartphone apps with the Malibu. And, of course, the available 4G LTE Wi-Fi helps make your Malibu Hybrid a mobile hot spot. You can connect up to seven devices to the Internet at once with this feature.
Upcoming long-range EV vehicle shows promise for Memphis electric car fans
In the span of less than one calendar year, Chevrolet presented the all-electric Bolt concept and created a production model for the 2017 model year. Chevrolet leaped ahead of many of its competitors by offering an all-electric hatchback (or CUV — more on this later) to the average consumer.
The Bolt helps make electric cars more affordable and available overall. Chevrolet has announced the Bolt is eligible for sale in 48 states including Tennessee and Chuck Hutton Chevrolet in Memphis. Other fantastic facts help propel the Bolt toward its late of 2016 release date.
1. Lighter weight helps it go farther
Lighter aluminum was used for the door, liftgate, hood and front suspension control arms, according to Car and Driver, and high-strength steel was used for the unibody. All in all, it total 3,580 pounds which helps keep the Bolt lighter and, in turn, increase the driving range of the Chevy electric car.
2. Awesomely aerodynamic
The Bolt EV will soar (will, it can’t actually fly) but you’ll cruise down the street with no problem. The underbody is flat because batteries do not need air for combustion, and this flat underbody results in a more streamlined airflow.
3. Room on room on room
It’s no secret that Tesla is working on a vehicle similar to the Bolt, but the Bolt already has as much passenger room (94 cubic feet) as the five-passenger Tesla Model S. The backseat is placed above the battery pack, but fear not! The seats are still comfortable.
4. Fast fill-up
Obviously, you’ll be spending time at a charging area as opposed to a gas station. With a DC fast-charge source, within 30 minutes you’ll have 90 miles of driving range. 240-volt AC power will take two hours to restore 50 miles. The same available 240-volt charger can replenish an entire battery in about 9 hours according to Chevy. Have a long day of driving? Plug it in before bed!
5. Protection down below
Protecting against puncture wounds was on the minds of Chevrolet designers. Crossmembers and the bottom cover are all made of steel, and the cold plate and battery cell containers further add more protection to the 2017 Chevy Bolt.
6. CUV styling and capabilities coming soon?
The chief engineer of Chevrolet electrical vehicles, Pam Fletcher, actually wants people to think of the Chevy Bolt as a crossover utility vehicle as opposed to a hatchback. Why would that be? Perhaps all-wheel drive may be coming to the Bolt sometime after its late 2016 release date.
Stay tuned to Chuck Hutton Chevrolet’s blog for more information on the Chevy Bolt and other new Chevrolets near Memphis!
If you were looking for a new midsize sedan near Memphis and saw quality materials, tried out the new technology and sat in the roomy cabin, what brand would you expect — Lexus, BMW, Acura? Chevrolet set out to challenge new car buyers’ perceptions as to what an American sedan can offer for a lower price with the 2016 Malibu.
The “Real People, Not Actors” campaign has been putting real people in focus groups and demos of Chevrolet vehicles and their features. Most of the time, the reviewers don’t know that Chevrolet offers the most and newest technology and highest-quality builds. Next up for Chevrolet was the redesigned and reinvigorated 2016 Malibu such as the ones we have at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet.
In the new “Underbranded” commercial, consumers evaluate the 2016 Chevy Malibu with all the nameplates and badges removed. Already a finalist for the 2016 North American Car of the Year, the people’s true reactions to the Malibu are — at first glance — that the vehicle is an Acura or BMW.
Once inside, the reviewers feel the materials and try out new technology such as the Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. Eyebrows are raised once the optional Teen Driver and Front Automatic Braking are divulged. The real people estimated the sedan’s price range between $50,000 and $80,000 dollars.
The consumers are surprised once they hear it’s a Chevy Malibu and that prices start at less than $24,000 for entry trims. For 2016, the Malibu was made longer, lighter and even more fuel efficient. The interior has more leg room for a better Chevrolet experience than previous models, and the upcoming Malibu Hybrid has a GM-estimated 48 mpg city.
The next time you see a sophisticated, lively midsize sedan, maybe you should be expecting a Chevy Malibu. At Chuck Hutton Chevrolet, we have new 2016 Malibus to test drive near Memphis for yourself. To learn more or to check out our Malibus in-person, call Chuck Hutton Chevrolet today at 901-365-9700 or drop us a line online.
For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Spark EV won the 5-Year Cost
to Own in the Plug-In Vehicle category. The 2016 Spark has seen a few changes
since its total revamp in 2015, including: a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder that powers a
98 horsepower and 94 lb-ft torque, forward-collision alert, parking sensors,
and a power sunroof. The Spark’s liquid-cooled 19kWh lithium-ion battery
provides up to 82 miles of range in normal mode and a little less in sport
mode. Charging the battery takes about 17 hours on a 120v outlet using the
on-board recharger, but less than seven hours on a 240V dedicated unit with
optional DC Fast Charging offering an 80-percent refuel in just 20 minutes. 
