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| Wills Chevrolet Buick GMC Customer Newsletter |
November
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 Greetings!
Hello! The cold weather is finally upon us. Be sure your vehicle is winter ready by taking advantage of the current GM Goodwrench promotions. See below for more details. Chevrolet is reaching its milestone on November 3rd: 100 years of remarkable feats and industry firsts. This newsletter contains a collection of Chevrolet history and heartwarming videos we felt needed to be shared. Enjoy! Sincerely,
Wills Chevrolet Buick GMC
337 Main St E, Grimsby L3M5N9
905-309-3356 | toll free: 1-800-577-8577
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| HAPPY 100 YEARS CHEVROLET!
One of the most famous names in the history of automobiles celebrates its 100th anniversary this week. On November 3, 1911, one of the great early car entrepreneurs, William C Durant, went into business with a Swiss racing driver and mechanic who gave the brand its name: Louis Chevrolet.
When the first Chevrolet was built in 1911 in a rented garage near downtown Detroit, it began a journey that has taken Chevrolet to every corner of the planet. A hundred years and more than 209 million cars and trucks later, Chevrolet is one of the world's largest car brands and are on the roads in 2/3 of the world, doing business in more than 140 countries.
Chevy Highlights:
- Its "Bowtie" logo is said to have been based on a wallpaper design from a Paris hotel Durant stayed in, though accounts differ.
- In 1927, Chevrolet overtook Ford for the first time, with sales of a million-plus vehicles - more than double the 1925 tally. Colorful finishes helped attract buyers to the popular Chevrolet models.
- Chevy introduced the Corvette in 1953, marking the industry's first production fiberglass body.
- For 1986, Corvette became the first Chevrolet with anti-lock brakes, a feature that would soon spread to almost all Chevrolet models. Chevy put standard antilock brakes on more 1992 car and truck models than any other manufacturer.
- Only 4 of the 270 American automotive brands that existed when Chevrolet was founded in 1911 are still going a century later. They are Chevrolet, its GM sister brands Buick and Cadillac, and Chevrolet's traditional competitor from Dearborn, Ford. The GMC Truck brand was also established in 1911, but the nameplate first appeared on 1912 models.
To see more facts about Chevrolet's amazing history, see the PDF file here
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Then & Now - 100 Years of Chevrolet
Chevy Centennial |
A Century of Chevy, from Cheap Date to America's Sweetheart:
see photos and a video here
 | | 100 Years of Racing Heritage |
Take a look at Chevrolet's most successful models here
Chevrolet is turning 100, and the journey is just beginning. |
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Cash for Clunkers is Back!
If you drive a 2005 model year vehicle or older, it's time to recycle your vehicle and receive up to $3,000 in additional cash incentives. It's time to upgrade the vehicle in your driveway!
Click the image for more information!
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GM Says Driverless Cars are
coming by 2020
GM vice president of global research and development, Alan Taub, predicted advances in autonomous vehicle technology would bring driverless cars closer to reality than many motorist could believe.
The photo above is a second-generation Chevrolet EN-V concept- a vehicle with the ability to drop off its driver, park itself, and then pick up its driver via smartphone commands.
See here for a link to the article and watch a video below of the EN-V in action!
 | | Chevrolet EN-V Concept |
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The Electric Vehicle -
Not a new concept!
The Roberts Electric Car was built in 1896 and gets 40 MPG. The present owner says that the car still runs like a dream and has even completed the 60-mile London to Brighton Vintage Car Race.
Driven by a tiller instead of a wheel, the Roberts car was built seven years before the Wright brothers' first flight, 12 years before the Ford Model T, 16 years before Chevrolet was founded and 114 years before the first Chevy Volt was delivered to a customer.
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Update
The Malibu's redesign shares underpinnings with the Buick Regal, and agile and well-finished car. The new Malibu is a bit wider than before but its wheelbase is about 4.5 inches shorter. The primary engine is a 190-hp four-cylinder, but a mild hybrid system (eAssist) yields 26 MPG city/38 MPG hwy.
BOTTOM LINE: The Malibu will come up against some stiff competition in this segment such as the Nissan Altima, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. It is expected the Malibu will retain the Buick Regal's ride, handling, and interior quality. It should become a strong competitor.
-From Consumer Reports Canada
 | | 2013 Malibu Preview |
 | | 2013 Chevy Malibu ECO | Aerodynamic Efficiency | Chevrolet |
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GM Receives new Crash
Avoidance System
GM is adding a new optional safety feature, starting with the GMC Terrain. It is a built in camera that gives visual and audio warnings when the driver is following too close, drifting into the other lane, or if a collision is imminent. This technology is the first of its kind.
See here for more information on how this operates.
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GM Goodwrench Promotions
Valid until December 31, 2011
- 2 All-Season Wiper Blades installed from $19.95
- ACDelco 75-60 series battery installed from $119.95
- ACDelco Advantage Ceramic from brake pads installed: $139.95 for most GM cars, $169.95 for most GM trucks
Tires: include installation, balancing, and rubber valve stem
- 15" Winter Tire - Uniroyal Tiger Paw Ice & Snow II for $114.95
- 17" Winter Tire - General Tire AltiMAX Arctic for $189.95
The above prices do not include tax
Compare our prices! Visit Goodwrench Offers for more details and specials
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GM Confirms new 2013 Chevrolet Colorado to me made in U.S.
"The new Chevrolet Colorado is generating a lot of excitement as we begin its launch in Thailand," said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for Chevrolet. "We think the design, capability and fuel efficiency of the new Colorado will make it attractive to U.S. customers."
See the rest of the article and photos of the new Colorado by clicking the photo below!
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Chevy Sonic makes its Debut
Have you been bungee jumping or skydiving yet? The Sonic may have beaten you to it.
Chevrolet literally "launched" its newest small car, the Sonic - by tying the sub-compact to a bungee chord and rolling it off a ten-story structure and sending it bungee jumping in the Arizona Desert.
Check out these videos below!
 | | Chevy Sonic Stunts - Skydive |
 | | Chevrolet Sonic Bungee Jump Launch |
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2012 Buick Verano
Arriving this Winter
The smallest Buick in decades is an entry-level sedan based on the Cruze, but it uses the same powerful four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission as the Regal! The Verano has touch screen navigation and uses advanced sound-deadening techniques. Higher trims will offer a heated steering wheel and other plush features.
-from Consumer Reports Canada
This stunning new compact luxury sedan for Buick makes its exclusive debut this Winter with a starting price of $22,595 and offers more passenger and cargo volume than the Acura TSX sedan or Lexus IS 250. The Verano is Buick's third all-new model in the past three years and the first in the compact luxury segment, delivering luxury features and characteristics that have helped make Buick one of the fastest-growing automotive brands in Canada.
The Verano comes standard with the following options:
- Standard 180 hp 2.4L ECOTECŪ Direct Injection engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control
- Fuel-saving electric power steering system
- 17" alloy wheels
- Buick QuietTuning - making Verano one of the quietest vehicles in its segment
- Ice blue interior ambient lighting
- French seam-stitching
- Blue translucent projector beam headlamps
- Automatic climate control
- 10 airbags
- 4-wheel ABS brakes with Intelligent Brake Assist
- StabiliTrak with full function traction control
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- 6 months OnStar with RemoteLink
See here for more details! |
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Bits & Pieces
O.K.-who wants one? Marine Technology builds Corvete-inspired $1.7-million Speedboat.
Did you have a Hot Wheels track like this when you were younger?
 | | Mother of All Hot Wheels Tracks |
Did you dress up for Hallowe'en? What about your car? See some Hallowe'en car costumes .
Post a virtual tree on Facebook and Chevrolet will plant a real one in a U.S. National Forest. Plant a tree with one click.
It's hard enough getting around on the roads as it is, so we're grateful road sign designers exit to make traveling even more difficult. Here are the ten most baffling road signs aimed at making your commute that much more bizarre.
 | | How to Steal a Ferrari in Less Than Five Seconds |
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Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. As always, your feedback is appreciated. You can leave comments and suggestions by replying to this newsletter.
Also, thanks to those who made our Fall Car Care Clinic another success! Here's a link to the photos.
Safe driving,
Wills Chevrolet Buick GMC 337 Main St E, Grimsby 905-309-3356 | toll free: 1-800-577-8577 info@willschevrolet.com 
"Honesty, Integrity & Plain Dealing" |
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