2016 Chevy Equinox Named 2016 Top Safety Pick By IIHS

When it comes to safety, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has you covered. Named a 2016 Top Safety Pick by IIHS, the Equinox comes fully equipped with advanced, responsive safety features to help you avoid any type of collision and keep you focused on the crazy and always-under-construction Memphis roads.

In addition to six standard airbags and a standard rear vision camera, the Equinox offers other active safety technologies. Side Blind Alert, which uses radar sensors to help “look” for other vehicles in your periphery, warns you when another car has entered your blind spot. Rear Cross Traffic alert will inform you of approaching cars when backing out into a busy street.

In addition to these features, the LTZ safety package offers Lane Departure Warning- which alerts you when you’re drifting out of your lane, Forward Collision Alert- for when you may be approaching a car too quickly, and finally, Rear Park Assist.

Safety should be any driver’s number one priority and the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has it all. Come check it out at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet in Memphis, TN today!

8th Annual Chuck Hutton Car Show and Block Party June 18th

Chuck Hutton Chevrolet’s 8th Annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show and Block Party will take place this Saturday, June 18th from 9am until 2pm. Vehicles can be registered anytime from 9am to 12pm and judging begins at 1pm. There will be a $25 entry fee for all cars and trucks and a $20 entry fee for bikes. Concessions will include hot dogs, soda, and chips. Whether you’re taking part in the show or just coming to check out the vehicles, we hope you join us for a fun day in Memphis! For more information, give us a call at (901) 487-2293 or (901) 237-5936.

The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban Keeps with Tradition

According to Bob Sorokanich of Road & Track, the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban has not strayed far from its roots. Recently, Sorokanich—plus five family members, test drove the LTZ model of the Suburban on a day trip to Syracuse, New York. 

The model that Sorokanich drove was fully loaded, featuring leather seats, 4G Wi-Fi, a host of driver assistance and safety features, and perhaps most notably GM’s Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension, which provides a comfortable, smooth ride to even those sitting in the third row. Additionally, 2016 Suburbans have a 5.3-liter, 355-hp V8 engine, and can easily achieve 22 miles to the gallon. 

Sorokanich appreciated the authenticity of the Suburban overall. It hasn’t conformed or made any compromises like many other SUVs or crossovers in its category. He found it refreshing that the vehicle doesn’t have a “sport” or “performance” mode, and that it doesn’t have paddle shifters. Instead of trying to do it all, the Suburban truly perfects its category. It rings true to its original design from 80 years ago. 

Come in to Chuck Hutton Chevrolet to experience the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban for yourself! 

Think Small With Chevrolet's New Small Car Initiatives

You have spoken and Chevy has listened! Influenced directly by changing demographics and the needs and wants of our consumers, Chevy is launching ChevySmallCars.com, a website that is focused on Chevy's smaller cars and first-time buyers.

This fleet of smaller cars includes the Spark Minicar, Sonic, and Trax small SUV; all of which target a consumer who is young, socially savvy, and most likely buying their first vehicle. By narrowing in on a certain demographic, Chevy is able to create content that engages and speaks directly to this younger market.

The strategical purpose behind ChevySmallCars.com is to encourage and allow our customers to engage and relate with Chevy in a non-traditional way. Three short videos targeted at Spark, Sonic, and Trax will be hosted by comedian Al Madrigal and can be viewed on Funny or Die.

Additional interactive content on ChevySmallCars.com will include:

-Find Your Smallmate: A small quiz given to each visitor. Based on their results, Chevy will  match a small car specifically geared toward that visitor.

-Customizer: From rabbit ears to intricate designs, visitors are able to choose from a variety of special features to customize their small vehicle, and then can share it via social media.

-Custom Podcast: Hosted by John Hodgman.

 -Mini Mix Tape: Featuring three up-and-coming artists.

 -Upgrade Me: Social influences show what you can do with small living spaces.

 -Small Victories: Recognize the greatness of small.

Visit ChevySmallCars.com to see what best fits your lifestyle.

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition Will Pace the Indy 500

Not only will the 50th Anniversary Edition of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS pace the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 this year, but Roger Penske will be driving the Camaro SS during his 50th year as a race team owner.

The 50th Anniversary Edition will be the ninth Camaro and the 27th Chevrolet model to pace the famous race since 1948.

All of the pace cars will have an exclusive Abalone White paint and has “100th Running of the Indianapolis 500” door graphics and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway logo on the rear quarter panels. The Indy 500 50th Anniversary Camaro will have a 455-horsepower 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 engine of the SS.

Below is a list of the past Chevrolet Camaro pace cars:

• 1967 – RS/SS convertible
• 1969 – RS/SS convertible
• 1982 – Z28 coupe
• 1993 – Z28 coupe
• 2009 – SS coupe (2010 model)
• 2010 – SS coupe
• 2011 – SS convertible
• 2014 – Z/28 coupe
• 2016 – Camaro SS (2017 50th Anniversary Edition)


The Indy 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 29th, 2016. 

Chuck Hutton Carries Dependable Vehicle Brand

The 2016 J.D. Power Dependability Study ranked four Chevrolet vehicles #1 in their segments and two other Chevrolet models were graded in the Top 3. Below are the winning vehicles and the segment they won:

Malibu – Midsize Car (2nd Year in a Row)
Camaro – Midsize Sporty Car (4th Year in a Row)
Equinox – Compact SUV
Silverado HD – Large Heavy Duty Pickup (2nd Year in a Row)

The following models placed in the Top 3:

Tahoe – Large SUV (2nd Place)
Silverado – Large Light Duty Pickup (3rd Place)
The 2016 study measures 2013 model vehicles dependability within its third ownership.

The 2018 Chevy Sonic revealed itself while test driving in Motor City

The 2018 Chevy Sonic was caught test driving in the wintery climes of Detroit, Michigan last month. The Sonic will be based on Gamma platform that will be shared with the all-electric Chevy Bolt. Autoblog.com suggests that a naturally aspirated four-cylinder or a small turbocharged engine will replace the cars electric motor and massive battery pack. It is also possible that the engine could be three-cylinders.

It is apparent that progress of the 2018 Sonic is underway, and its arrival is highly anticipated. The Chevy Sonic has always been a customer favorite at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet. The Sonic offers a 40 EPA estimated MPG turbo highway, Forward Collison Alert, Lane Departure Warning, 4G Wi-Fi options and it is extremely affordable.