Training with Chevy Tahoes and the Delta Force

Chevrolet Tahoes available for sale at Ron Westphal Chevy in Aurora, ILU.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, and the military depend heavily on a fleet of toughened Chevrolet Tahoes to help them get around safely.

Training with Chevy Tahoes and the Delta Force

Watch any recent American war-based action movie or high-level governmental drama on TV and you’ll notice there’s almost always a convoy of Chevy SUVs whisking VIPs around with heavily armed escorts on board. It’s actually one of the things Hollywood gets right. Far from product placement, the real life U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, the military, and various security services depend heavily on a fleet of toughened Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans to help them get around safely and effectively.

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Training with Chevy Tahoes and the Delta ForceAnd the specialized use of one of GM’s most successful model ranges in its history isn’t just confined to American soil. Wherever the U.S. has an official presence internationally, you can bet there’s a fleet of Tahoes and Suburbans at their disposal. Take the Army’s elite Delta Force, for example. When they’re deployed on a high-value target security detail or other special ops mission, chances are they rely on said fleet to accomplish their objectives.

Chevrolet Tahoe looks great on screen and in your drivewayIn an effort to underscore how effective their vehicles are in intense, real world situations, Chevrolet invited us to The Range Complex (TRC) in North Carolina, about two hours outside of Raleigh. Set in between the Army’s Fort Bragg and the Marines’ Camp LeJeune bases on 978 acres, TRC is a special-ops training facility founded by Delta Force veterans, many of whom have some 20-plus years of experience in the field under their belts. The military’s most elite fighters and other special operatives train at TRC to prepare for highly dangerous, highly classified missions and other security operations, like the raid by the Navy’s SEAL Team Six that took out Osama bin Laden, or the defense of the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya, during the siege of the facility in 2012. These guys are the real deal, and so are the Chevys they drive.

Read More from the Source: Midnight Mission: Training with Chevy Tahoes and the Delta Force | Automobile Magazine

A hint of what’s happening with Silverado

The front end of Chevrolet's redesigned Silverado coming next year looks to have a less rectangular shape than the current generation.The front end of Chevrolet’s redesigned Silverado coming next year looks to have a less rectangular shape than the current generation.

DETROIT — The front end of Chevrolet’s redesigned Silverado full-size pickup coming next year looks to have a less rectangular shape than the current generation, with headlights that slant toward the center of the grille.

A test vehicle photographed while being driven on Detroit-area roads recently was heavily camouflaged and disguised to mimic a Ford F-150, though some details were discernible. Similar to today’s version, the truck maintains an LED light strip below the headlights.

Much of the rear was hidden, but a side exhaust indicates that General Motors is testing additional engine options, as previously photographed test vehicles had twin exhausts pointing straight back.new Silverado dash

Inside, the vertical instrument panel is configured almost identically to that of the current version, with a large touch screen above buttons and knobs for the audio and climate controls.

The display above the steering wheel is covered, which could mean that GM plans an upgrade to digital screens there from the analog gauges on today’s Silverado.

GM is expected to launch the redesigned Silverado and GMC Sierra in the second half of 2018.

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The company is temporarily shutting each of its pickup plants for several weeks in the third quarter to retool, an indication that the next generation is drawing closer.

Source: A hint of what’s happening with Silverado

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review – Long-Term Arrival

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review

The Chevrolet Bolt is one of the more significant long-term cars we’ve had in recent years. Read about the fully electric 2017 Bolt right here.

Looking for your own hybrid?  Call our Customer Care Team at 630-898-9630 or visit us online at http://www.westphalchevy.com.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Source: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review – Long-Term Arrival

Camaro and Corvette driving shoes

Street Legal Style Driving Shoes

You don’t have to rip around a 32 degree banked turn at 200 mph to get good use out of a pair of Piloti shoes.  Car-obsessed celebrities love them, and serious drivers swear by them.

Chevy Camaro shoes

Looking for more than just Corvette or Camaro driving shoes? 

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Inspired by the Corvette C7, Piloti’s specialized co-branded ‘Corvette C7’ driving shoe is a modified version of Piloti’s popular Prototipo.  A distinctive black and red color scheme, official C7 crossed flags badging and race-inspired stitching are among the design features the ‘Corvette C7’ driving shoe shares with the Corvette.  Visit Piloti.com for details.

Corvette C7 Limited Edition Shoe
Corvette C7 Limited Edition Shoe

 

 

 

Chevrolet Owners Can Now Go Unlimited With OnStar 4G LTE

Source: Chevrolet Owners Can Now Go Unlimited With OnStar 4G LTE

Looking for a vehicle with OnStar 4G LTE?  Call our customer care team at Ron Westphal Chevrolet at 630-8980-9630 and they’ll be happy to assist you.

2017 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE

2017 Chevrolet Caprice PPV

2017 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE 

FAST FACT

The Caprice PPV’s V-8 engine delivers a top speed of 155 mph (248 km/h), outperforming the Dodge Charger V-8 and Ford Taurus-based Ford Police Interceptor with EcoBoost.

BASE PRICE

$33,740

EPA VEHICLE CLASS

Full-size sedan

If you have any questions about this vehicle or any other Chevrolet, please call our customer care team at 630-898-9630 or visit our website.

NEW FOR 2017

  • Standard full-size spare tire
  • Standard vinyl rear seat
  • Limited-slip rear differential is standard with the V-6 engine

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Standard 3.6L V-6 and available 6.0L V-8 are both E85 compatible
  • Six-speed automatic transmission features sport shift calibration for high-performance driving
  • Heavy-duty, four-wheel disc brakes with a police-calibrated antilock system
  • Center console equipment mounting platform area for computers and other police equipment
  • Special surveillance mode allows a light cut-off feature for undercover work
  • Fuel-saving electric power steering
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch-diagonal color touch screen
  • Vehicle customization features accessible through touch screen
  • Standard remote vehicle starter and remote keyless entry
  • Segment-leading, spacious interior with front seats designed for long-term comfort
  • Large-diameter front stabilizer bar and front struts help enhance handling performance
  • High-capacity 700 CCA auxiliary battery available
  • Bluetooth provides phone connectivity to the audio system, voice recognition, music navigator and streaming audio
  • A flashing light system for headlamps and taillamps is available
  • Available heated outside mirrors
  • Spot lamps, wiring packages for lamps, horn and sirens are available

SAFETY FEATURES

  • Eight standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags and a Passenger Sensing System with passenger front air bag ON/OFF indicator
  • Driver and front-passenger head side curtain air bags, knee air bags and front-seatback-mounted pelvic-thorax air bags
  • Rollover Sensing System that senses an impending rollover and deploys the head side curtain air bags and safety belt pretensioners
  • Ultra-high-strength steel in both A-pillars provide significant improvements in roof crush safety
  • StabiliTrak stability control system with police performance mode for aggressive driving maneuvers
  • A backup camera assists in backing up the vehicle, sometimes a difficult maneuver with police partitions

2017 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE

EPA FUEL ECONOMY

City 18 mpg (3.6L)
15 mpg (6.0L)
Highway 26 mpg (3.6L)
24 mpg (6.0L)

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

19 gal. / 72 liters

ENGINES

Type: 3.6L DOHC V-6 VVT
Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm):
301 / 224 @ 6700
Torque
(lb.-ft. / Nm):
265 / 358 @ 4800
Type: 6.0L V-8 SFI with Active Fuel Management
Horsepower
(hp / kW):
355 / 265 @ 5300
Torque
(lb.-ft. / Nm):
384 / 518 @ 4400 rpm

TRANSMISSION & AXLE

Type: Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic (3.6L)
Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic (6.0L)
Final Drive Ratio: 2.92

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Front Suspension: Heavy-duty police MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension: Four-link independent
Steering Type: Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle
(ft. / m):
38 / 11
Brake Type: Four-wheel disc variable brake system with power assist
Brake Rotor Size: 13.58 x 1.18 / 345 x 30 (front)
12.76 x .87 / 324 x 22 (rear)
Wheel Size: 18” heavy-duty steel
Tire Size: P235/50R18

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase
(in. / mm):
118.5 / 3010
Overall Length
(in. / mm):
204.2 / 5187
Overall Width
(in. / mm):
74.8 / 1899
Overall Height
(in. / mm):
58.7 / 1490
Track (in. mm): 62.8 / 1596 (front)
63.2 / 1606 (rear)

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS & CARGO VOLUME

Headroom

(in / mm):

38.7 / 984 (front)
37.6 / 954 (rear)
Legroom

(in. / mm):

42.2 / 1072 (front)
43.2 / 1098 (rear)
Shoulder Room

(in. / mm):

59.1 / 1501 (front)
59 / 1499 (rear)
Hip Room
(in. / mm):
57.5 / 1461 (front)
58 / 1472 (rear)

WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES

Curb Weight

(lb. / kg):

4043 / 1834 (V-6)
4162 / 1888 (V-8)
Cargo volume

(cu. ft. / L):

17.4 / 492

February Chevy rebates in Aurora, IL

The February Chevy rebates in Aurora, IL are monumental.

February Chevy rebates in Aurora, IL Ron Westphal ChevroletMinutes ago, GM just announced $5000 rebates on select new remaining 2016 models in stock.  Shop 2016 models now.

Find your Chevy and then call Ron Westphal Chevy’s Customer Care Team at 630-898-9630 for complete up-to-date pricing information including the latest incentives. New 2016 models are almost SOLD OUT, so call us a.s.a.p. before they’re all gone.

February Chevy rebates in Aurora, IL and incentives highlights

Here are just some of the highlights.  For a complete list visit our Chevy Incentive Page or call us at 630-898-9630.

Bonus Bonus Tags up to $5000 on select new 2016 models, up to $3000 on select new 2017 models.

  • Sign/Drive Lease on new 2017 Chevy Equinox
  • 0% apr x 60 months available on new 2017 Volt, Traverse, Impala^
  • Truck Month Specials all month long
  • $2000 Down Payment Assistance on new 2016/2017 Silverado models when financing through GM Financial^
  • Bonus Cash select new models
  • Bonus Bonus Cash select new models

*Contact dealer for details.  May not be compatible with other programs.  Plus tax, license and fees.  Offer ends Feb. 28th, 2017.

^Must be approved by lender.  Contact dealer for details.  May not be compatible with other programs.  Plus tax, license and fees.  Offer ends Feb. 28th, 2017.

How to operate the trailer brake on 2017 Silverado

How to operate the trailer brake on 2017 Chevrolet Silverado.

We get this question all the time.  So, here is video that explains how the trailer brake works on the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado.

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