Chevy Makes the IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2013 in 4 Categories!

We are SO proud to see that Chevrolet made the IIHS Top Safety Picks List for 2013! Six of our 2013 models made it into four categories this year, including the Cruze, Sonic, Volt, Equinox, Traverse and the Malibu.

The 2013 Cruze, 2013 Sonic and 2013 Volt made Top Safety Picks in the Small Car category. We have a Special Lease Offer running on the 2013 Cruze!

The 2013 Equinox made the Midsize SUV Top Safety Pick List. Check out our latest Offer on this model!

In the Large SUV category, the 2013 Traverse earned a spot. Check out our Traverse inventory here. We even have the ALL NEW 2014 model in!! 

And last, but definitely not least, for the Midsize Moderately Priced Cars category, the 2013 Malibu earned a Top Safety Pick spot on the List! Check out our Special Lease Offer on this one!

To check out our entire inventory, visit Rt46Chevrolet.com today!

Come in for a test drive & you'll see why these models made the list!

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Chevrolet Announces 0-60 Time for 2014 Corvette Stingray

Three point eight seconds. It’s the latest morsel of information Chevrolet has released regarding its highly anticipated 2014 Corvette Stingray.

The automaker announced Thursday that the seventh-generation Corvette will do zero-60 mph in 3.8 seconds when equipped with the optional Z51 Performance Package. The quarter-mile disappears in 12 seconds at 119 mph, and the car is capable of 1.03 Gs of face-stretching lateral acceleration.

The Z51 package includes an electronic limited-slip differential, special cooling systems for the brakes, rear differential, and transmission, and an aero package that helps high-speed stability.

The package adds $2,800 to the $51,995 base price of the 2014 Corvette.

To demonstrate the car’s track-worthiness, Chevrolet took a mostly stock Stingray with this package and the $1,795 Magnetic Ride Control suspension, to the Virginia International Raceway.

There, the 2014 Corvette Stingray completed the 4.2-mile course in 2:51.78. This, in a car modified with only a five-point racing harness and race seats, according to Chevrolet spokesman Monte Doran.

To put that number into context, in 2012, Car and Driver magazine ran a 2:55.1 lap around the same course in the 552-horsepower Lexus LFA -- which sells for more than $400,000.

The Corvette’s much more modest asking price and its considerably lower power output highlight the handling prowess of Chevrolet’s latest sports car.

Propelling the 2014 Corvette Stingray -- and its convertible counterpart -- is a direct-injected 6.2-liter V-8 engine that cranks out 455 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. An optional exhaust system will bump each of those figures up by five.

The 2014 Corvette pushes power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed manual transmission with automatic rev-matching, or a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Standard equipment on all C7 models includes a carbon-fiber hood and carbon-fiber removable roof panel (on the coupe), an eight-inch touch-screen infotainment system with nine-speaker Bose stereo, Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth connectivity, LED daytime running lights and eight-way power seats.

Chevrolet said the Corvette Stingray will start arriving in dealerships in September! 

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado is Rugged and Civilized

Chevrolet had a lot at stake with the redesigned Silverado. It is the best-selling General Motors model by a long shot, and it is facing off in a hotly contested segment amid some updated players. Consequently, we were eager to see how the 2014 Silverado measures up.

The styling is familiar and evolutionary. There is no confusing the Silverado for anything but a Chevrolet truck. In fact, many of the virtues that distinguished the previous Silverado carry forward, and it adds new features and refinements.

As in the last model, the Silverado has a low height for convenient cargo loading, aided by an integrated bumper step and assisted tail gate, for gentle lowering. The low floor also makes cabin access a cinch, rendering running boards unnecessary for many drivers.

The interior is significantly improved over last-year's model, with the MyLink infotainment system, abundant gauges, and simple buttons, knobs, and switches throughout. Top models get a decidedly upscale soft-touch dashboard. There are even luxury car amenities available, like a heated steering wheel and ventilated seats.

Most Silverados will have a 5.3-liter V8 engine, and the truck will also be offered with a 4.3-liter V6 and 6.2-liter V8. All three aluminum engines are mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. Despite carrying familiar displacement designations, these new engines have "few" carry over parts from past engines. Each has cylinder deactivation, variable-valve timing, direct injection, and grade braking. The V6 will be the standard engine, and, notably, will be offered with crew cab configurations.

The trucks will be sold in traditional standard, extended cab, and crew cab bodies, with a choice of two- or four-wheel drive. The redesign brings larger rear doors on crew cab models, and extended cab rear doors are now forward-hinged.

Our first impressions with a borrowed Silverado LTZ are that it is very civilized; sort of like driving a big sedan—quiet and highly refined.

Learn more about this impressive new truck in the video below, and stay tuned for when we buy our own and see how it compares against the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500.

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Our 1st Annual Car Show was a HUGE Success - Thanks to YOU!

We here at the New Route 46 Chevrolet would like to Thank Everyone who came out Sunday, June 9th to celebrate our Grand Opening and 1st Annual Car Show. It was a tremendous success! We had such an amazing turn out. The weather was perfect and the crowd was SO MUCH FUN! We truly hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as we did :)

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Chevrolet’s 3-D prototype process may drive the development of cooler cars in the future

A new process used to update the Chevrolet Malibu for the 2014 model sounds more like the plot of a sci-fi movie than anything tied to designing cars.  

    

To refresh the Malibu’s interior and exterior, Chevrolet designers used a process known as rapid 

prototyping, which involves 3-D printing of parts.

The technology, as described in a Chevrolet press release, “literally” grows prototype parts out of powder or liquid resin at a fraction of the cost associated with building tools to make test parts.

Rapid prototyping, which uses processes officially known as selective laser sintering and stereo lithography, requires specialized software, math data and digital lasers, which accomplish in days what would have taken weeks of clay sculpting in the past, notes Chevrolet.

In a nutshell, it enables designers and engineers to more quickly build test versions of car components and systems that they can actually see, touch and feel in precise one-third scale and full-size models without having to make changes to production tooling, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“When you need to get intricate, fully functional prototype parts quickly, nothing beats rapid prototyping,” said Todd Pawlik, chief engineer, Chevrolet mid- and full-size cars. “Our ability to rapidly fabricate inexpensive prototype parts throughout a vehicle enables key components to get confirmed earlier so that we can go from computer models to production-caliber parts.”

  

On the Malibu, rapid prototyping was used to update the sedan’s new floor console (below), which now features a pair of integrated smartphone holders for the driver and passenger. The new console also weighs less, which helps contribute to the Malibu’s improved fuel economy over the previous model.

Things Every Teen Should Know about Cars and Driving

When a teenager gets a driver license, it signifies freedom and the lure of the open road. But with this newfound freedom comes a host of new situations and possible problems that most teen drivers have never encountered before. It's a good idea to review these scenarios with new drivers in your family, and discuss how to handle them before they happen for real.

From traffic stops to road rage, here's a primer on what you need to tell teen drivers as they take to the roads.

1. What to do when you're stopped by a police officer

Safely pull to the side of the road, turn off your car, roll down the window and keep your hands visible. Don't make any sudden moves or argue with the officer. Do your arguing in traffic court.

2. How to deal with a flat tire

Pull completely off the road, even if it means destroying the tire. Call roadside assistance and let that person change the tire. If you have a spare (many cars now only have an inflation kit) and know how to change the tire, make sure you are out of traffic and in plain sight of oncoming traffic before changing it yourself.

3. What to do when the "check engine" light comes on

If there is any change in the car's performance, any mechanical noises, smoke from the tailpipe or electrical smells, stop the car and call for assistance. If there are none of these symptoms, take the car to a dealer and let them diagnose the problem. However, if you just bought gas, the light might just be indicating that the gas cap is loose. Tighten the cap and continue driving. The light should go off on its own.

4. How to deal with a friend who is about to drive under the influence

Don't get in the car. Do anything not to drive with an intoxicated person,  and that includes calling your parents for a lift or paying for a taxi. Your next move is to try to prevent your drunken friend from hurting themselves or someone else.

5. How to drive safely while talking on a cell phone

Most states ban all cell phone use by novice drivers, so be sure you know if these provisions apply where you live. If it's permissible to use a cell, always use a hands-free device so you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Learn how to pair your phone with the car's Bluetooth system. Don't even think about texting while driving (no, not even at stoplights).

6. What to do after an auto accident

If the car is drivable and there are no serious injuries, turn on your flashers and pull safely out of traffic. Call the police to report the accident. Exchange insurance information with the other driver but refrain from discussing the accident and who is at fault. Make notes and use your cell phone's camera to take pictures of the cars involved.

7. How to drive in rain and snow

Reduce your speed and leave more room between your vehicle and those in front of you. Understand how to handle skids. If possible, practice reacting to skidding in safe conditions, such as a snow-covered empty parking lot. Understand that a car might hydroplane on a rain puddle on the road and learn how to react to driving with reduced traction and visibility.

8. How to avoid road rage situations

Understand the severe consequences to you, your car and your driving record when minor disagreements escalate to life-threatening situations. When someone offends you, take a deep breath and know that your anger will dissolve in minutes. Don't anger other drivers by cutting them off or tailgating. If you've inadvertently angered another driver, don't get drawn into interacting with them. Ignore them or, if necessary, change your route. Finally, repeat this phrase: It's just not worth it.