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No Volt’s in Sight? The Cruze is Here For You!

Published Wednesday, 30 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Technology, New Inventory.

The title of this blog says it all, my friends: just because the Volt is another few months from average availability does not mean you're stuck with a high gas bill just because the EV isn't yet here. Chevrolet lovers rejoice, for if you haven't already found out, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is a high fuel economy sedan of the "older" variety. In other words it's not technically a hybrid by…

Chevy's New Approach to Service

Published Tuesday, 29 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Body Shop.

You know the old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," right? Apparently General Motors and Chevrolet haven't heard that saying or just plain don't care to adhere to the broken language thereof, because the new Certified Service ideology is in full force.

I suppose it should come as no surprise; each year with the descent of Times Square's New Year's ball, we all do the same kind of things. Resolutions, new beginnings, and so on and so forth, but many of these resolutions or the latter mentioned fresh starts are just a…

The Muscular Dystrophy Association Fund Raiser at handycars

Published Saturday, 26 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Community Events.

Via Facebook, Twitter, or while strolling through our store for Chevrolet Certified Service or to buy a new Chevrolet or used vehicle you may have noticed shamrocks of gold and green colors adorning our wall, or you may have seen the "support MDA" posters in our waiting room or entryway. In fact, I know many of you saw these, because many of you supported the cause and allowed us to raise enough money to pay…

Could a Cruze Super Sport be the Future of the Cruze?

Published Saturday, 26 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Coming Attractions, Green.

With the rampant success of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, complete with 10 standard safety features, technological achievements like moving plates in the grill that allow for or restrict air flow to maximize fuel economy, straight down to the sleek alloys and fuel economy-minded tires, it should come as no surprise that a prototype 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is getting the royal Chevrolet treatment. And what is the "royal treatment" as per Chevrolet? Why, give this beautiful…

The Chevy Colorado Concept Gets an Early Display

Published Tuesday, 22 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Auto Industry, Technology.

Earlier in the month, Chevrolet had teased its worldwide fan base with a brief, mouth watering tidbit: "here, Chevy fans, take a look at this rockin' Chevrolet Colorado... but we won't say anymore." Though that isn't a direct quote by any stretch of the imagination, this was about what the press release boiled down to. Though odd in choice, the Chevrolet Colorado of the future was released at the International Motor Show in…

The Home Show 2011

Published Saturday, 19 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Community Events.

What do you look for in a vendor's booth at any display at a show like Collins Perley Sports Complex and the St. Albans Rotary Club's Home Show? Do you look for merchandise? Free stuff and giveaways? Prizes? Nice people and a great atmosphere?

Well good news! The handycars.com Home Show display for 2011 has all of the above!

To start, Handy Toyota sent up the all new 2011 Toyota Tacoma TX…

The 2011 Home Show Teaser

Published Tuesday, 15 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Community Events.

As many of you know, year and year again handycars.com and the Handy Family of Dealerships (Handy Toyota and Handy Chevrolet) set up a display at the annual Home Show at Collins Perley Sports Complex on Route 105 in St. Albans, VT, and this year is no different. Adam and I have a pretty excellent booth being put together and I'd like to give you a brief look into what we'll have in store.

Black Book Online - The Handy Family of Dealerships has just set up a new vehicle trade-in valuation process brought to you buy the…

Chevy Small-Business Sales On A Big-Time Roll

Published Saturday, 05 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Auto Industry, New Inventory.

While recent increases in retail auto sales show the U.S. economy is getting back on track, purchases by another group of customers-small-business owners-are making news as well.

"Small businesses put off capital expenditures such as vehicle purchases in order to weather the economic storm," said Don Johnson, GM vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. "But with the continuing improvement in consumer spending, and improving profitability of these businesses, we're beginning to see a…

Helping First Responders Respond to the Chevy Volt

Published Saturday, 05 March, 2011 by Chris Dugan. Categories: Technology.

The all-new, award-winning Chevrolet Volt is revolutionizing the auto industry with its ability to deliver up to 35 miles of all-electric, emissions-free driving, followed by an additional 340+ miles of anxiety-free, no-worries cruising after its batteries are depleted. But in addition to the Volt's unique driving capabilities, it can also present some unique challenges to the country's first responders in case of an emergency.

With this in mind, Chevrolet, OnStar and the…

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