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Around Franklin County, VT and the greater Burlington, VT areas, "I want a Silverado" is something we hear a lot.  And even though we've covered the upcoming 2013 Chevrolet Colorado, what of the current model?

Check out today's blog to find out a few reasons why the truck I and likely you forgot about is still a viable option for just about any truck-related reason.

We're not fools.  We know the idea of an American-made compact and, in the case of today's blog, the subcompact genre is often the target of a great deal of jeers and criticism.  And why not?  In years past many automakers have phoned in this small car segment, opting for low cost over the melding of function and price.  But not so with the 2012 Chevy Sonic.

Having spoken about this new model to great length, we'll let someone else do the talking.  Click Read More to read a review from the Washington Post via washingtonpost.com writer Warren Brown.

When I was sixteen years old, I thought sloshing through puddles was excellent fun.  It sounds kind of silly 11 years later, but I vividly remember taking my 1991 Camry, my first car, and slowly getting more and more rambunctious as I toppled deeper and deeper puddles.  My favorite spot, in fact, was right here in St. Albans, Vermont over by Bellows Free Academy:  down at the corner of Catherine Street and Stebbins Street where…

Source:  Chevrolet In The News.com, http://bit.ly/x3pFgC.

Consider it the ultimate example of automotive sibling rivalry: Shortly after the announcement of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible-destined to set new performance benchmarks for a Camaro drop-top-big brother is answering with the fastest, most capable convertible Corvette to ever come down the production line: The 2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible.

It's a reincarnation of a classic that also celebrates some notable landmarks for…

Which is better:  the Chevy Corvette or the Chevrolet Camaro?

In his weekly blog, Jason examines the pros and cons of each vehicle and combines the technical specifications with the mini-survey based on 27 Handy Chevrolet of St. Albans, VT staff members.  The results are interesting and varied, albeit conclusive.

Want to get an idea as to which you would prefer?  Want to know what the Handy Chevrolet staff thinks is the better car for the money, for the muscle, and so forth?  You'll have to click Read More button to get the final answers!

Let me start today's blog by being super clear:  I struggled with how to word the title of my blog today and didn't mean to confuse anyone.  The title, if you are sitting there, scratching your head wondering what I'm talking about, refers to the Chevy Sonic's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test, or more poignantly, the Sonic's first year in said test.  I'm sure you realize…

Even there have only been four Volt electric vehicles sold in Vermont (as of our first sale) and not a whole lot even nationwide, that doesn't mean it's for lack of customer satisfaction.  Consumer Reports, perhaps the go-to source for all things "will I like this" released their annual report on owner satisfaction in the car world today, and unsurprisingly (to those who have had the chance to test) the fun-to-drive, sporty Volt…

So... interested in a 2012 Chevy Equinox?  If so, you're in a pretty extensive group, as the Equinox has been one of the most popular new Chevrolet vehicles since its release in the mid-2000s.

If you want to try a new Chevy Equinox, you're in luck:  Handy Chevy has them by the boatload already.  If you're on the fence, check out this independent blog below from chevroletinthenews.com, explaining why they think…

The new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, available now at Handy Chevrolet of St. Albans, VT, a new, used, and Certified Pre-owned vehicle dealer serving Burlington in both Camaro Coupe and Camaro Convertible form, is nothing if not a rocket ship at an average sedan's price point - but how safe is it?

In today's blog we answer that exact question thanks to the incredible test scores the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro earned in its latest National Highway Traffic Safety New Car Assessment and we also list a few reasons why the Camaro's top marks were all but assured thanks to some great Chevy engineering.

Click the Read More button below to find read the rest of today's blog.

Handy Chevrolet of St. Albans, VT's General Motors and Chevrolet Motors representative, Jim Youmans, came into the store today to give our staff a rundown of why GM thinks the 2012 Chevy Sonic is going to be a winner among Chevrolet shoppers in Vermont.  We were introduced to the Six Speeds of the Sonic, which amounts to:

• Substance
• Sizzle
• Style
• Solid
• Social
• Safety

Read the rest of today's blog to find out why each one might entice you and why the Sonic could very well be the most affordable, well put together subcompact sedan or hatchback (and only American-made at that) ever.