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Chevrolet's 6th generation Corvette gets (at least) one more shot in the limelight

With the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, the 7th generation of Chevrolet's world-famous sportscar, jusr around the corner (assuming fall/winter 2013 is in fact around the corner in your eyes), many have forgotten about its predecessor older brother:  the 2013 Chevy Corvette C6, a capable and sporty car in its own right and one, as it reminds us today, is not to be trifled with.

Enter the 2013 American Le Mans Series (ALMS), the American…
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The redesigned 2013 Chevy Traverse SUV

Time and time again our poor handycars Car Wash & Detailing team gets cranking with deliveries, and a lot of times these cars being prepped are the brand new 2013 Chevy Traverse SUVs, one of Handy Chevrolet's new car sales team's leading sellers (not to mention owner Dan Handy's personal choice!).  And why not?  All-wheel drive security, V6 performance, a ton of room for passengers and gear alike... take one for a test?
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GM gets the highly anticipated Cruze Diesel on the 2013 Chicago Auto Show stage

In 2010, Chevrolet sedan fans were stunned to see the removal of the then-steady-selling Cobalt sedan in 2011, wondering why, after so many years of subpar fanfare in the segment, the Cobalt was deemed unfit for sale any longer.  Of course we know now that it didn't take long for the "Cruise" to misspell itself and set the midsize sedan segment and Chevy lovers' hearts aflame alike, and today here at Handy Chevrolet of St. Albans, VT we have one of the best sedans on the market:  the Chevrolet Cruze.

But what's next?  We mentioned way back in…
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The 2014 Corvette Stringray

Some things never change, get stale, and become relics of the past, for better or worse.  Other things transform too much, losing the luster and appeal they once brought to the table in exchange for a passing fad, a poor technology decision, or what have you.  And yet others - a very small percentage of all items worth a passing glance - combine modern technologies with old school sensibilities, resulting in a unique marriage of past, present…
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The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze introduces new airbag technology

Since its release the Chevrolet Cruze has been nothing short of impressive on various fronts:  fuel economy, low cost, overall value, and of course safety (one of the big selling points of the Cruze's launch was its 10 standard airbags).  But for 2013 the Cruze has introduced a new "flexible-venting airbag" technology, once again upping the ante on safety (a fact confirmed by the NHTSA via the 3rd consecutive 5-star safety rating.

Click Read More to learn more about the new airbags of the latest Chevy Cruze sedan.
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Using live chat to sell cars and build partnerships

You may recall our announcement for or your own use of our activEngage live chat/instant message program, which allows you to - as the term "instant message" implies - send us messages in real time, a la AIM, MSN Messenger, or similar chatting tools.  But what you probably are not aware of is how stellar the relationship between Handy Chevrolet/handycars and activEngage has become.  During an account manager shift (due to my current advisor's predecessor having got a promotion) I was jokingly emailing Shanel (our new representative) that she had big shoes to fill.  I went on to express…
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The Chevy Camaro ZL1 earns Men's Journal's "Gear of the Year" award

A 6.2-liter V8 intercooled and supercharged LSR engine pushing 580 HP and 556 lb.-ft. of torque... kinda sounds like some kind of myth, doesn't it?  But if you're at all in tune with the Handy Chevrolet blog, the Chevrolet Motors brand, or the Camaro namesake, you know it's all too real:  it's the engine and power behind Chevrolet's all new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 super car, a car that Motor Trend calls "a generation ahead of its rival [the Ford Mustang Boss 302]1."  And both super car and ahead of its time it…
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Chevrolet reveals the redesigned 2014 Chevy Silverado

After 6 years, Chevrolet is finally giving the Silverado an update.  The 2014 Silverado will sport an even more rugged design, as well a redesigned interior with more features such as storage space and equipment.  But the 2014 Silverado is more than just a facelift.  The all new Silverado has given its engine a significant overhaul; and have been quoted by the chief engineer of the Silverado's new ecotech engine as "these are the most technologically advanced engines ever offered in light-duty pickups1."

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The 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 supercar arrives to Handy Chevrolet

After decades of outrageous speed and performance and honing their craft, Chevrolet and General Motors have finally unveiled the newly redesigned pony-car-leader:  the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is here.  To be blunt, there is simply no car like this on earth, and though the seemingly steep price tag of a hair over $59,000 (MSRP) may leave you curious, after watching the video below you won't be.

Click Read More to find out all about this amazing new super car or check out our Camaro inventory on handychevy.com for more details.
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More news surfaces on the redesigned 2013 Chevy Colorado truck

Attention Chevrolet and/or truck aficionados:  the 2013 Chevy Colorado truck, discussed a few times over the past 18 months in the Handy Chevrolet blog, is indeed coming to the United States in a mostly concept-like state.  And to those of you who aren't fans of the Colorado, get ready to change your minds.

Click Read More to learn more about the 2013 Chevy Colorado.

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