The Silverado is an extremely powerful and durable vehicle, that has been designed for very rugged conditions and very heavy towing, the Chevrolet Silverado recently beat Ford and Dodge pickups at a shootout.

The Chevrolet Silverado is a vehicle that has been the pride and joy of GM and has certainly made a history for itself in being the longest lasting pickup truck.

Regular cab

Chevy Silverado regular cab is considered to be the base level model and has all the fundamentals of being a great pickup truck. This truck leads an entire lineup of some of the highest quality, American-made trucks.

Extended cab

Similar to the regular cab, the extended cab version simply offers a section of space behind the front seats allowing the storage of things like tools or whatever else won’t quite fit in the front. In addition, it has a couple of fold down seats enabling it to carry a couple more passengers.

The Crew Cab

The Crew Cab model features four doors making it the most luxury of the entire lineup. This allows a comfortable experience for multiple passengers and gives them the comfort and convenience of entering through their own door. One might be thoroughly surprised at the quality of luxury that Chevy presents.

Chevrolet Silverado is simply a sharp, attractive looking truck. This tremendous power and durability give it something of an immortal feel because of how long-lasting it is. Looking down into the interior from above you can see why one would consider this quite an impressive luxury pickup.

For those that want the extreme there is the turbodiesel model which creates an impressive 650 foot pounds of torque at 1,600 RPM. Combine that with the power of a six speed Allison transmission and you have yourself an unstoppable force.

Chevrolet or Chevy, take your pick. It’s a preference thing and not everyone would say one over the other unless it fits within the sentence. There are obvious examples of this but I won’t dive into all the specific examples other than to suggest you decide which ones work and which do not. This was a marketing decision made at the top of a global corporation, and it really doesn’t matter to them if you use either one over the other.

Chevy is just using this as a way to streamline a decision making process that likely eats up a lot of their marketing resources. Should they use Chevy or Chevrolet on those print ads, how about the emails to new customers, or any other marketing material they may produce.

It may also be that the name Chevy is a bit more casual and relaxed than they want the experience to be when being introduced to their lineup for the first time. Its an image that they appreciate and embrace, but it’s also a feeling of what someone is actually buying should represent very distinctly the brand and quality of a standard and legacy of the Chevrolet products.

According to Alan Batey, Chevy is their nickname, and they want people to continue to use the name but because of their growth into these worldwide markets they want people to associate their products with one uniform brand name and that is Chevrolet. I’m sure this may have been a bit overrated in terms of a good story to break from GM’s media department because in the end its the product and features of that product that make the meaning here.

Take Corvette, and think whether or not it’s important to prefix that with either Chevy or Chevrolet, there is no reason to. The brand is as much it’s own entity as Chevrolet is to GM.

If you were to do research into these words even further, you can find definitive results that indicate which ways people prefer to use them in their online search.

And if you look at the way people use search engines, Chevy is by far the winner because thats just how people have become accustomed to searching for the models they want.

General Motor’s two-mode hybrid system combines the dominant 6L V8 engine that can operate in either 4 cylinder or 8 cylinder mode, with a 300 volt battery pack powering two powerful electric motors. The Silverado Hybrid in electric-only mode is capable of operating without the use of it’s gasoline engine to speeds of 30 MPH – this helps in saving gas especially in city driving where there is a lot of stop and go traffic.

The Silverado comes in both 2WD or 4WD versions, and an electronically controlled automatic transmission. The two electric motors actually sit in the bellhousing of the transmission, quite a clever way of packaging this new technology without disrupting the drivetrain configuration.

The Silverado Hybrid is the only full size truck with 5- star side impact crash ranking in the federal crash test. The 2 mode Hybrid system provides flawless and steady power. The electric motor is half the size when compared to the single mode Hybrid systems. The 2 mode system was initially introduced in 2008 Tahoe Hybrid.

It is the central part of GM’s strategy, reducing our dependence on oil, improving fuel economy with electric motors, and eventually eliminating emissions.

Americans view vehicles in various ways which illicit emotions from peaceful comfort to—safe ride for the family–to gut-stirring-sports-car-worthy-horsepower, but the one way Americans do not see a vehicle is a machine that can not be controlled. The Toyota vehicle problem of unintended acceleration created massive recalls and ‘understandable customer panic’. A press shy Toyoda, new CEO of Toyota, found himself faced with a brand damaging debacle. While Toyota faced one PR nightmare after another automakers from other brands took notice realizing of course that the best policy relating to vehicles and recalls is avoidance of the initial problem. GM adheres to that philosophy and is erring on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of its customers and the reputation of its brands.

GM will, by the end of 2012, have an ‘enhanced smart pedal” feature installed in all vehicles that fall under their umbrella. This technology will, when the driver ‘depresses the brake and accelerator pedals simultaneously, grant the brake’s command and thereby bring down power to engine. With the recent problems recounted in the news, GM feels that even though this problem is not common within their brands that instilling a comfort level within their customer base about this frightening problem is the way to go.

As with any upgrade GM’s engineers are giving themselves enough time to incorporate this feature seamlessly within each model. Keeping customers safe on the roads is a point of pride for GM and the enhanced smart pedal is another way to ensure their customer base feels safe and secure when hitting the road.

Who has not passed an auto dealership and seen ‘the’ vehicle; the only one for you, or so it seemed at the time? However that vehicle you want must pass your rigorous standards–after all it is your bank account and safety that is at stake.

Here are a few tips to help you drive away in a vehicle you are passionate about yet does not put you in the red.

Online venues like Web sites, Social Media, and blogs are invaluable for your research. Many dealerships incorporate videos of vehicles under their brand showing a 360 of the vehicle as well as vehicle stats. If the dealership does not offer this, check the brand’s Web site.

Your vehicle is a home away from home and auto engineers design them with that idea offering the newest technology available. With this in mind, make sure not to rush your decision making.

Now that you have gathered your data, and know the car that is right for you at this time in your life, drive to the dealership for a test drive. Have a list of the options or features that you’d like to see demonstrated or explained. The sales staff will be excited to help you when they see you’ve done some homework and ready to drive your new car home.

In order to make the purchase process simple and fast, simply call the dealership to find out if the year, make, model and trim is in stock if you don’t see it on the website. By taking these steps prior to arriving at the the dealer, you’re not only going to have a smoother experience, but you’ll be setting the pace for those who don’t wish to be sold on a particular vehicle.

The highway metaphorically turned a page in history for the psyche of the American driver making the car not only a machine but an individual taste of freedom. Not much has changed in Tulsa when it comes to offering drivers unique driving experiences.

When you’re shopping for a new or used GMC truck in Tulsa you might consider the intended use of the truck such as hauling materials, going offroad, or driving something that you can have the family jump in and go for a weekend camping trip.

A work truck bought for durability may not have quite the options that you’d need so you can save some money by searching out which options are important to you.

Here are some of the dealer installed options you can get on a 2011 GMC Sierra:

1. Bed Liner
2. Stationary Tool Box
3. Cargo Management System Rails
4. Overhead Utility Rack

For those who may want the technology to integrate a cell phone, the Bluetooth option is a good choice. The Bluetooth connects a cell phone to the vehicle audio system. This comes with steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

For work or for play, the GMC Sienna is sure to satisfy your needs on a number of levels. For a work truck, you can’t beat the dependability and ruggedness of a GMC Sierra.

As technology evolves, so does the demand for new ways to incorporate and manage our work effectively. GMC has incorporated some of these tools into it’s lineup, Visit your Tulsa GMC dealer for a first hand look at all the options available.

GMC’s 2011 Sierra HD’s new 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel grants 397 horsepower (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm. Towing capacity has also been upped at: (20,000 lbs. / 9,072 kg) and payload (6,335 lbs. / 2,873 kg). This great towing capability is supported by all-new frames and strong suspensions.

According to GMC, the 2011 Sierra Denali HD independent suspension offers “25-percent increased front axle rating and superior control under all conditions.” While the ‘short-long arm torsion bar front suspension’ was kept, new features were put in by engineers like forged steel upper control arms made of materials that are stronger but lighter. Owners living in climates with heavy snow falls can opt for the ‘snow plow package’. These are available for all 4WD cab configurations.

Here are a few details about the front/rear end suspension:

*All-new lower control arms are built from cast iron (precision-machined)
*Five torsion bar rates support five front gross axle weight ratings
*Trim height is adjusted on each bar via a single bolt
*New frames and larger rear leaf springs allow greater strength designed to support greater loads

Customers that buy the 2011 Sierra Denali HD need a vehicle that will get the job done but they want their office away from the office to give them all the options available to get the job done and with creature comforts not lacking. GMC realizes this and the independent front suspension grants a comfortable ride plus so much more in one workhorse of a truck.

Chevrolet’s Cruze Eco will be available to purchase the later part of 2010. The MSRP is not known yet, however, Jim Campbell, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet marketing does give this away, “The Cruze Eco delivers hybrid-like efficiency without the price tag.” Chevrolet has offered many other details.

The 2011 Cruze Eco is a compact–housing a 1.4-L turbocharged Ecotec engine delivering 138 horses and 148 lb.ft. of torque. The new compact achieves 0 to 60 in 10 seconds using a manual transmission and in 9 seconds when put to the test using an automatic transmission.

Chevrolet estimates that the Cruz Eco will get 40 mpg highway when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and offers the owner an estimated 500 miles of driving freedom between fillips. Competitively speaking this should put Chevy Cruze Eco on top in the compact segment industry-wide in fuel economy. Chevrolet also suggests that the Ecotec turbo can offer more power upon need; however, the four cylinder small displacement is sufficient during routine drives.

GM media reports that The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco is the big brother of many Chevrolet small/compacts to come that will offer consumers “excellent fuel economy, outstanding quality and top safety ratings.” Chevrolet will build the Cruze models to be sold in the U.S. and Canada at their plant Lordstown, Ohio.

Chevrolet engineers worked to grant the consumer better fuel economy not only under the hood but also worked on aerodynamics, weight control, and worked to alleviate rolling resistance. GM media suggests this is how some of the areas were addressed:

*Lower front grille air shutter closes at higher speeds improving aerodynamics and opens at lower speeds optimizing engine-cooling airflow

*Lower front air dam extension, extensive use of underbody panels and a rear spoiler enhance aerodynamics

For more news on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco visit: www.chevrolet.com

And who can blame them? Visually appealing, the Camaro moves from the big screen to the highway losing none of its testosterone spewing star quality. All it takes is the open road and a driver that respects the exceptionally designed and engineered vehicle to understand Camaros extreme popularity.

The rebirth of Camaro in early 2009 was eagerly anticipated by auto and Camaro enthusiasts. Since the launch, Chevrolet has sold 75,000 Camaros and sales continue to climb with Texas, California, and Florida accounting for about 25% of all retail sales. Texas owns the title for ‘top 10 U.S. dealers for Camaro.’

With buyer demand being stiff GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario Canada has been running Saturdays since June 2009 to keep up with demand for the fifth generation Camaro.
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in five trim levels, the LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, and 2SS with the LS and LT packing the 3.6L GM LLT V6 making 304 horses. The spine tingling SS offers a manual transmission geared up with a 6.2L V8 that rocks 426 menacing horses.

There are times when a photo or the actual experience speaks louder than the most researched article. This is one of those times. Why are sales for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro ahead of its competitors’ sales? If you need to ask, it is time to visit your local Tulsa Chevy dealership, Roberts Auto Center.

The 2010 Tahoe offers a quiet ride in a cavernous cabin that seats up to nine people (however the third row of seats won’t fold flat requiring it be removed should that space be needed for cargo), a creaseless powertrain, and towing capacity of up to 8,200 pounds. The Tahoe comes in three trims: LS, LT, and LTZ. No problem deciding on which engine power because the 2010 Tahoe offers one standard version: a 5.3-liter V8, with E85 capability.

Also new for 2010 are front seat-mounted side airbags and a USB audio connection. Each trim offers a full array of various luxirious features like dual-zone manual climate control, rear air-conditioning, leather-wrapped tilt steering, OnStar, six speaker stero with CD player, satellite radio, and auxiliary audio jack and USB audio jack, blind-spot warning system and much more.

Tahoe offers a six-speed automatic transmission standard and rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive models are also marketed. For 2010, Chevy also offers the 4WD Tahoe with a choice of traditional two-speed transfer case or a single-speed unit.

Expect figures like these when talking performance, zero to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and EPA estimated fuel economy tested out at 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined either in 2WD or 4WD.

This great versatile vehicle can be purchased for a suggested MSRP of $37,280 and will take you just about anywhere you and your friends and family wish to go in unique Tahoe bigger than life style!