Introducing the 2011 Chevy Volt

Chevrolet is proud to bring you the Chevy Volt and add to its impressive line-up. The Volt is an electric car that can create its own electricity. Plug it in, let it charge overnight, and it’s ready to run on a pure electric charge for up to 40 miles(3) — gas and emissions free. After that, Volt keeps going, even if you can’t plug it in. Volt uses a range-extending gas generator that produces enough energy to power it for hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas.
Volt is an electric vehicle with a range extender. Well, what does that mean? It means Volt runs on electricity from its battery, and then it runs on electricity it creates from gas. Let's assume you have a fully charged battery. Now, depending on the weather, the electrical features that are turned on and how you drive, you can drive up to 40 miles on the electricity stored in the battery — totally gas and emissions free. After that, its gas-powered, range-extending generator automatically kicks in to provide electrical power. So Volt can go for several hundred additional miles, until you can plug it in or fill it up again. And Volt is even a FlexFuel vehicle as well, capable of running on the biofuel E85 ethanol (5).

The launch date for the Chevy Volt is expected to be around November 2010. For more information and up-to-date information contact Jeff Gordon Chevrolet direct or call 910-791-2424. The Chevy Volt will join the already green family of the Malibu hybrid, Silverado hybrid and Tahoe hybrid.

3 Assumes fully charged battery. Actual range depends on driving habits, weather conditions, terrain and the operation of electrical features in the vehicle. Vehicle features and performance capabilities subject to change without notice.
5 E85 is a combination of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Go to chevy.com/biofuels to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you.

How to Winterize your vehicle

How to winterize your vehicle

Winter weather can be rough on your automobile.  Don’t let the chilly temperatures and frozen snow get the best of your car this winter season. 

 

#1- Check your antifreeze- Make sure your antifreeze has the correct concentration of antifreeze to water.  Your best bet is to stop by and ask one of our GM trained technicians as the appropriate concentration can depend on your climate. 

#2- In severe winter temperatures, you may have to change the grade of your engine oil.  Check your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for the viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle’s engine.  

#3- Flushing your cooling system and replacing the coolant can help remove contaminants and keeps your cooling system performing optimally. 

#4- Replace windshield wiper blades- cold temperatures can make blades brittle and ice on the windshield can cause nicks in the blades, decreasing performance. 

#5- Have your battery serviced because batteries are more inclined to fail in the cold weather.  Most cold weather breakdowns happen because batteries aren’t delivering full cranking power. While you’re there, get an electrical test as well to make sure your car’s electrical systems are running efficiently. 

#6- Check tire pressure as cold air makes air pressure drop.  Newer cars often contain tire light monitor sensors which will alert you if your tires are dropping in pressure levels.  You may notice these sensors come on more in the morning when temperatures are lower but turn off later in the day. This may be a reaction to the cold weather and not an indication that your tires need more pressure. 

#7- Check your lights, heater and defroster.  Keep your windshield clean and make yourself as visible as possible on the road. 

#8- Keep your gas tank as full as possible to prevent moisture from freezing in the lines 

#9- Get your brakes checked- the last thing you want in icy weather are faulty brakes. 

 

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