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Onstar adds social media

Posted by Jack – September 16, 2010

Have you been itching to get to facebook or twitter while you are driving? Don’t want to use the phone right, too dangerous.

Well OnStar announced another plan to increase services on General Motors vehicles. You guessed it, customers will not be able to connect to Facebook and Twitter without taking their hands off the wheel.

In addition, they are testing a way to let customers text message hands free. All part of a safety campaign that will allow customers to use use these social media tools while driving.

Some other cool features for subscribers include the ability to unlock their cars, remotely start them, and turn on the lights using their phones.

The 2011 GM vehicles will be equipped with the hardware but no timeline on when to expect them.

2010 or 2011 Chevrolet?

Posted by Jack – August 16, 2010

Well its that time of year. New models begin rolling into the dealer while we still have brand new current year models on the lot.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

A question that always seems to come up, should I buy the new 2011 model or go for the savings on the 2010 model? Great question, so let me see if I can give a good answer.

New models generally get you the latest in all forms of safety, convenience features, updates to engines and the latest technology that usually improves fuel mileage and performance. However, with getting the most up to date vehicle they almost always cost more and discounts are less likely.

However, buying a current year vehicle will usually get you the most savings as incentives are in place to help get you the most for your money. Current year vehicles will depreciate quicker but unless you plan on trading it in within two years that doesn’t matter much. Current year vehicles usually are the most reliable as issues of any type have been ironed out.

So the answer is, IT DEPENDS. Yeah I know that was the easy way out. Basically you have to weigh the factors that are important to you when deciding to buy a new versus current year vehicle. I suggest two basic key factors, the latest and greatest versus saving you the most money up front.

One thing to remember, if you come to New Smyrna Chevrolet or New Smyrna Chrysler Jeep Dodge I’ll personally make sure you get the right vehicle and best possible price.

- Jack Holcomb

Its a Chevy Summer

Posted by Jack – July 7, 2010

The beach, the park, the game, the BBQ…summer fun always has us going places. For all that extra driving, you need the kind of fuel-efficient vehicles that Chevrolet has to offer, like Malibu and Equinox. Malibu offers up to 33 MPG highway.2 Need more room than a sedan for the summer? Then check out the all new Equinox. It offers 32 MPG highway3 and up to 600 highway miles on a single fill-up. If your favorite part of the summer is the driving, take a look at Camaro. Camaro gets your adrenaline pumping with 304 horsepower. And it offers 29 MPG highway4 for less gas pumping. Make your summer even better with a new, fuel-efficient Chevrolet. And check out even more great vehicles at New Smyrna Chevrolet. We proudly serve customers from Orlando to Titusville and Daytona Beach.

Chevrolet Cruze is coming

Posted by Jack – March 30, 2010

With it already being a hit in Europe and Asia, the Chevrolet Cruze is set to roll out this year as a new domestic.

Competing directly with the Civic and Corolla, the RS package will bolster rocker moldings, rear spoiler, fog lamps and an upgraded instrument panel.

The Cruze’s interior will offer nearly the same midsize-car passenger space as its competitors and the 13.2-cubic-foot trunk will provide more cargo capacity than a Civic or Corolla.

Some other specs of the car:

140-horsepower 1.4-liter engine

six-speed automatic and manual transmissions

10 air bags! — two knee bags for the front seat, side air bags for front and rear seats, curtain air bags and front air bags.

Options will include Bluetooth phone connectivity, a USB port for iPods and a nav system.

Chevrolet Cruze

Another win for Equinox

Posted by Jack – March 18, 2010

BEST SUV of 2010

BEST SUV of 2010

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox was titled as the BEST NEW SUV of 2010 by cars.com.

It’s the most fuel-efficient crossover on the highway with  32 MPG and up to 600 highway miles between fill-ups. That’s just one of the reasons Cars.com named Equinox the Best New SUV of 2010, calling it “…one of the most promising new cars of 2010.”

Chevy gets workman focused with the Silverado!

Posted by Jack – February 25, 2010

The new Chevrolet Silverado has a great new look. Then when you look at all the enhancements Chevy has made you will see why this truck will be the best!

Read the article at MSN.

Car Financing

Posted by Jack – February 3, 2010

Many people ask;

“Is it better to finance through a bank or the dealership?”

What I always tell folks is that generally financing through the dealership is much better than a bank. Banks normally give the dealerships better rates due to the shear volume of the contracts they sign. Since dealerships represent millions of dollars in opportunities they get the better rates versus a single individual as one loan.

In addition, dealerships have many financing options so they have the ability to make the banks compete for the business. In the end, it means better rates for you and a lower payment.

New Smyrna Chevrolet is “Green” with Nitrogen

Posted by Jack – January 26, 2010

Most people don’t know that filling your vehicle tires with Nitrogen is a safe and better alternative to just regular air. Nitrogen in tires has become a popular replacement for standard air. Nitrogen is the most abundant gas around us at about 78% nitrogen with oxygen at 21% and then the rest that include small amounts of other gasses that I’m not even sure how to pronounce.

I’ll mention the environmental reasons in just a moment but lets just consider general maintenance first. Did you know that using regular air to fill your tires decreases the life of the tire, has the potential to degrade the rim safety and impacts the balance of your tires with alignment? Well it does. Now lets consider some other advantages. When considering tire inflation with nitrogen you can see improvements in a vehicle’s handling, fuel efficiency and tire life through better tire pressure retention, improved fuel economy and cooler running tire temperatures.

Now lets consider the environmental impact. This topic is much debated but it comes down to common sense. The general argument that Nitrogen is better for the environment is simple. Most people do not check their air regularly enough to optimize fuel efficiency. With Nitrogen the pressure retention is so much better that you don’t have to feel guilty about forgetting to check the pressure every time you fill up. Better fuel efficiency is better for the environment.

If you are one of those folks that carry around a pressure gauge in your pocket then I guess this doesn’t apply :) .

Check out the Discover Channel video Jay Leno did on the topic. No matter what side of the fence you are on in the environmental advantages argument there are clear reasons why Nitrogen is a better alternative to your standard air machines.

Jay Leno Video

If you are interested in Nitrogen for your tires contact our service department at www.newsmyrnachevy.com.

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