Chevy ZR2 to Launch Fully Capable AEV Bison Edition Equipped to Conquer any Off-Road Obstacle

So many of our loyal customers here at Chuck Hutton have let us know that they are completely enamored with the Chevy Silverado ZR2 Bison: we do put our trust in the GM Authority team to always give us the full scoop regarding anything coming soon and current. They had spied a more rugged-looking Silverado ZR2 test prototype on the road last month, which featured a different front bumper design, more hidden wheels, and capable side rock rails. 

The Bison’s initial stance will be mechanically like the standard ZR2 model, but with the Montana-sourced experts of AEV adding their well-spun magic in the departments of underbody protection, custom bumpers and off-road ready wheels. The custom-sourced sensational and primo power will be derived from the 6.2-Liter V8 L87 gas engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque while paired to a standard GM 10-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive. It is also expected to boast fog lamps, wheel moldings, front and rear floor liners, along with custom AEV embroidered headrests. 

You’ll also be conquering the wild with the obligatory fuel tank and front skid plates, a transfer case skid plate, and 17-inch AEV Dark Graphite aluminum wheels. AEV is one of those companies that could never be just average and blew all of us here at Chuck Hutton away with their amazing aftermarket components such as the Matte Black Crestone Dualsport Wheel for the Colorado. It was the very first dedicated wheel for both the Chevy Colorado and Colorado ZR2 midsize pickups, with a split 6-spoke design that gives it an ultra-modern look while offering up the off-road chops DualSport Wheels are famous for.

The AEV and ZR2 collaboration takes this concept to another level entirely with the addition of a high capacity Warn Winch, the imperative additional skid plate protection, auxiliary lighting options, and the very trademark AEV HighMark Fender Flares. Since these trucks both have great suspension systems directly from the factory, the AEV ZR2 and ZR2 Bison now deliver un-rivaled off-road performance without compromising anything regarding ride quality, handling, or overall ride safety. One feature that just can’t at all be ignored? The snorkel with optional self-cleaning is available for the most severe of driving conditions.

Every single vehicle proudly constructed in AEV’s Wixom, Michigan headquarters includes a serial-numbered VIN plate, custom AEV exterior emblems, windshield banner, a custom gauge cluster overlay, and embroidered headrests. From the freshest streams and wildest rock-climbing faces you can find in the US to a very awesome and well-equipped drive around a lake such as Wolf River Nature Area right here near Memphis, this delicately balanced meeting of two great industry minds will make its mark for years for diehards who love to jump off-road and get gritty! 

2022 Chevy Silverado Rallies Healthily for Joshua Tree Challenge: Righteously Right at Home in the Wilderness

The staff on duty at Car and Driver had long known that the rugged location that bears the name of an older (and greater!) U2 album was an opportune testing place for the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2. This barren and still very beautiful location was always appealing to us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis as we knew fully that the 6.2-liter pushrod V8 was a prime and expertly-sourced motivational pull. 

Lately the need for off-road trucks that bear true capability have been off the charts, as those seeking freedom everywhere are looking to climb boulders and ford streams further and further away with every single weekend beckoning them out of the confines of the cubicle. The ZR2 takes the Silverado’s existing Trail Boss tri level to an upper-level status with the addition of front and rear differentials, burly skid plates to protect the underside, and appropriately knobby 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires properly wrapped around the standard 18-wheels. 

The ZR2 was designed to be a very lethal weapon for any type of trail, and compared to its competitors, the body is overall a bit narrow. Once the Car and Driver crew got the truck into the sheer depths of the challenges that Joshua Tree has to offer, this slimmed-down profile easily cleared the surrounding rock walls that the wider trucks would have to yield much more caution while navigating. Once your differentials are locked, the ZR2 can quickly climb the toughest of rock ledges, and the hill descent control allows speed adjustments of 1 mph by using the truck’s cruise control toggle. 

When you are driving off road and really getting into the groove of things that the rough stuff offers, these can both cut down on the head-jerking motions that can stem from two-pedal off-road driving. The ZR2’s three-piece steel front bumper is a shining finish for anyone that has massive love for trail riding can appreciate, and is made possible by an approach angle of 31.8 degrees. The 3-chamber Multimatic spool-valve dampers are an upgrade here that do a fantastic job of removing the harshest qualities from the ride that some expert reviewers had complained about in the current-generation Silverado.

When this model hit the Joshua Tree’s harsh landscape to define its true and undeniably tough nature, the high-speed sections of the desert allowed for the trick dampers to really shine, softening impacts and managing wheel motions so the ZR2 never shimmies completely out of control. Boasting a maximum towing capacity of 8900 pounds, it’ll confidently tug more than both the competitors in the form of the boisterous TRX and Raptor. The ability to sneak in between foreboding rocks, get through tight spaces without breaking a sweat, and boast the all-around-best in show on dust and sand belongs to the ZR2, which we are paying close attention to for completely dominating the dedicated slick rock sector during 2022!

A Longstanding Champion In-Line for Collegiate Change: First 2023 Z06 Off the Line to Be Auctioned For Charity

The 2023 Corvette Z06 has now been officially announced as ready to be released soon for high-level excitement on the scene, and will be offering up high-octane thrills for the diehard fans right here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis as a brand-new next-level performance option in the mid-engine Chevy Corvette lineup. The very first retail production 2023 Corvette Z06 will be auctioned off for charity, as it is set to triumphantly cross the block at the 2022 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction at the beautiful and sunny South Florida Fairgrounds.

Proceeds will go to benefit the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which is the nation’s longstanding and largest organization exclusively representing historically black colleges and universities. Preserving predominantly black institutions while sourcing one of America’s finest and most furious cars on the track, the vehicle in question will be the top 3LZ trim level, with the successful bidder offered the opportunity to customize the very first retail production 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible however they wish. Multiple interior options, colors, wheels, and more are among the many ways you can make this ferocious and speed-ready contender a fixture of their own style.

This is also the very first time that a Z06 Convertible featured a hard-top retractable roof, and it is also equipped with the naturally aspirated 5.5-Liter V8 LT6 gasoline engine. This pushes the envelope delightfully hard and full-spirited, as its addition makes for the vehicle being rated at 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, with a limit-pushing 8,600-rpm redline as another added benefit. The 2023 Corvette Z06 rides on the same Y2 platform as the C8 Stingray, while production takes place amongst the hard-working men and women at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.

Earlier this year, the very first retail production 2023 Corvette Coupe was auctioned off at a Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, with Rick Hendrick placing the winning bid at a startling $3.6 million. All the proceeds from the auction went to benefit the great individuals from the non-profit Operation Homefront, which helps to support military families who have special needs. We have always had a great amount of love for these initial auctions that do so much to engage the community and lend helping hands to different arenas of important history that are desperate for well-thought through preservation.

The 2023 Corvette Z06 Review at hand even made TV superstar Jay Leno immediately nostalgic for his 1963 Corvette and 1999 Corvette C5, and he was immediately in love with the cockpit’s vertical column of switches and buttons that were designed with space-saving in mind. The second-generation Corvette was the first to carry the prized Z06 badge, and it was back in 1963 that the radio was first mounted vertically. Two strengths made the Z06 possible: American engineering, and American manufacturing: we are proud that this amazing model’s finished product’s first release will be used for the greater good of the people that continuously backed it and made it possible in the first place!

Chevy Silverado Police Pursuit Pickup Primed for High-Speed Pursuits, Aces-High Handling During Enforcement

We have the utmost respect for the authorities in our area here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis, as we know they are always there to protect and serve our community through both tough and good times alike. The trucks of today are so feature-rich and awesome that it was only a matter of time before we would have one up and ready with custom-built flavor that is commanding and awesome enough to prove its worth on the force. 

The Chevy Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle is our brand’s first pursuit-rated pickup and is designed for both high-speed highway driving and lurching off-road to effectively patrol the far corners and tough terrain of the wild. This full-sized truck is based on the Silverado Z71, and features speed-rated all-terrain tires on 20-inch wheels, an off-road suspension with Rancho shock absorbers, skid plates, a locking rear differential for better traction on wet surfaces, and a chase-ready 355 hp 5.3-liter V8 with a heavy-duty air filter and the extra addition of 16-inch-high performance and very capable Brembo front brakes.

If the area is such that it requires even more height and clearance, there is a two-inch suspension lift that can make things easier if the good (or bad) guys happen to go where the ruts and ruckus are plentiful. The short-bed pickup is also now equipped with an upgraded electrical system to accommodate emergency vehicle electronics, necessary spotlights to illuminate the “Robber’s cave” any agent may encounter, and vinyl interior trim that is a snap to clean if mudding and landsliding happen to be on any suspect’s daily activity list! 

There are also electronic driver aids from the civilian Silverado such as lane-keeping assist and optional adaptive cruise control to assure that things stay smooth while the APBs are minimal and nothing too hot is on tap. This Silverado PPV will offer a very viable option to the already available Chevy Tahoe PPV SUV and Ford F-150 Police Responder, as we know that every officer will have their own special preference when it comes to exactly how they are outfitted. We love to boast about the current-model Z71 available here now on the lot: it brandishes the 3.0-Liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 with 277 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque, as well as the choice of the awesome-and-mighty 6.2-liter EcoTec V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

The 12.3-inch digital display is another feature that any officer on the job will appreciate, along with a sound system boasting stainless steel speaker grilles and the fully-optimal tune capabilities for any downtime or “paperwork while parked”. As budgets get deeper, the community continues to come together, and a nationwide economic recovery is largely at hand, we are very enthusiastic about the models we will customize for law enforcement agencies, and the long hours, tireless people on the job, and commitment to family they all make while out on the road every day.

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”.

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. 

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!