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More positive feedback from another happy customer!

"Great customer service, always get my vechiles worked on here. 2011 silverado 4x4 and 2003 tahoe 4x4" -Chevymuscle03

Another great review from a happy customer!

"Really is the happiest place in town! The customer service aspect of this company is incredible: from car sales to service. I used the for new car sales and service for 15 years and would never think about going anywhere else. In pricing,they are competitive with small garages and always stand behind their work. I only wish Chevy would continue making a passenger van!" -Mrs. LJWDC

 

We would like to thank Frank for taking the time to share his feedback!

"I have been taking my cars for service at Delillo since 1998 and have always had courteous service. The service on my Corvette has been completed on time and within the cost estimate. I especially like the friendly service from the Service Writers, mechanics, cashier and shuttle drivers. It's like a family." -Frank

We sincerely appreciate our customers' feedback!

I purchased my first vehicle from Delillo in 1996 and my most recent purchase was this past January. Therefore, I have had several experiences with both their sales and service department. I am some what of a perfectionist so I am a tough one to please. Their staff has always gone beyond the call of duty to satisfy me and they have never fallen short of my expectations. I am a Delillo Chevy girl through and through. I would never dream of going elsewhere.  Thank you Delillo for all your hard work.
Deb Giamformaggio

Spring Potholes No Match for Chevrolet Cruze

DETROIT – Even with a mild winter in many parts of the country, potholes are a rite of spring. But it is simulated cracks and craters in the pavement developed by General Motors’ engineers that help develop the ride quality of vehicles like the global Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan.

The buildup of moisture in the small holes and cracks in the road during the winter months alternates between freezing and thawing as temperatures fall and rise, causing expansion and contraction of the road surface. The result can be significant breaks in the pavement under the weight of normal vehicle traffic. 

The potholes at GM’s Milford Proving Ground don’t look like the ones drivers encounter on daily commutes. These are specially designed, fabricated in metal and planted into the ground with concrete surface around them.  The downslope and the ramp up in these engineered potholes vary to simulate severity of road damage and recreate varied load conditions that occur in a vehicle when it is driven through one.

The designer potholes allow for controlled, repetitive testing, necessary to assess durability and help determine the fine tuning that contributes to a comfortable ride.

The Cruze, which has sold more than 1.13 million units in more than 100 markets around the world since its launch in late 2009, underwent extensive road testing around the world to ensure consistent ride quality and comfort from Korea to Kansas and points between.  

“We’ve got a wide variety of road surfaces that simulate real-world road conditions around the globe,” says Frank Barhorst, who supervises the Product Usage Measurements and Applications group in Milford.  “The range of road surfaces that we test on goes from good to bad, in order to find the most-balanced condition for each vehicle we develop.”

“For durability, we might want roads with potholes or twist events. For noise, it could be chatter bumps on a dirt road, or concrete that is getting old and bald. Then there are considerations such as loose gravel for handling,” said Barhorst.

The Cruze is Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplate and helped the brand sell more passenger cars than any automaker in the United States in 2011.

Courtesy of Chevrolet Media

Chevy Sonic Turbo now available with six-speed automatic

DETROIT – The Chevrolet Sonic’s fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine will now be available in either manual or automatic transmission, bringing the increased torque of turbocharging to drivers of automatics.

“Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L powerplant,” said Jim Danahy, vehicle line director and vehicle chief engineer for North American small cars. “Both in the Sonic and Cruze, the engine enables better fuel economy without sacrificing power or performance. It’s really a winning combination.”

Sonic’s Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission achieved a 0-to-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds, according to independent AMCI testing – faster than the comparable 2012 Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit and Hyundai Accent. The Sonic with the turbo-automatic combination went from 0 to 60 in about eight seconds.

“Traditionally, turbocharging was used to enhance the performance of engines, but today it is as much about fuel economy as a 0-to-60 time,” said Bob Benedict, assistant chief engineer for the Ecotec 1.4L engine. “The turbocharger provides high-pressure airflow for high torque to boost the vehicle and give the driver a fun driving experience with improved fuel efficiency.”

The 2012 Chevy Sonic Ecotec 1.4L turbo six-speed automatic delivers an EPA-estimated 37 mpg highway and 27 mpg in the city, while the manual gets 40 mpg on the highway and 29 in the city.

Courtesy of Chevrolet Media