Chevy Camaro Z/28 Wins Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car

Being the best is a great feeling, isn’t it? We’re certainly excited that the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 recently was named Motor Trend’s 2014 Best Driver’s Car. In the award’s seven-year existence, the Z/28 is the first American car ever to win.

And, really, its triumph is no surprise. Building on the legacy of the original SCCA Trans Am-series contender introduced in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has race car features and plenty of oomph. Its chassis, suspension,tires and brakes are made

for the track, and its 7.0L LS7 V-8 rated at 505 horsepower (376 kW)

and 481 lb-ft of torque (652 Nm) complements the lightweight vehicle

components to give the car an enviable 7.6:1 power-to-weight ratio. 

Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car contenders are selected from all new or significantly revised performance cars launched in the twelve months prior to the test. Editors complete a battery of tests -- including digitally instrumented laps at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and high-speed driving up and down a 4.3-mile hill climb on a closed rural highway -- to determine the winner.

“The transformation of the fifth-generation Camaro from ‘muscle car that handles pretty well’ to Best Driver’s

Car winner is astounding,” the editors of Motor Trend said in their

write-up. “You feel the superior engineering in how the car responds 

to inputs both internal and external. From within, the car reacts immediately

and precisely to your commands but doesn’t punish your mistakes. From the

outside, the Z/ 28’s suspension attacks bumps and dips with an unbridled

passion for keeping the tires on the pavement.”

Have you ever been behind the wheel of a Chevy Camaro Z/28? What do you think you’d be like on the race track? Swing by Jim Butler Chevrolet and let us know about your need for speed.

Jim Butler Chevrolet Recieves BBB TORCH Award On October 14th

Better Business Bureau honored 10 businesses, two charities and three high school seniors Tuesday at the
2014 TORCH Awards. Among these 10 businesses was Jim Butler Chevrolet.

Brad Sowers, President of Jim Butler Chevrolet, accepts a TORCH Award from Michelle Corey, BBB President and CEO.

To read more about Jim Butler Chevrolet, the BBB TORCH Award, and the see photos from the event check out stlouisbbb

Chevrolet Improves Child Safety Features

Studies have shown that nine out of ten parents let their children transfer out of booster seats well before the recommended height and age. That’s nine out of ten families with children in unsafe conditions!

But Chevrolet has a mission to keep kids safe, no matter what. That’s why the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab now combines the midsize pickup’s removable headrest with a rear passenger side seat cushion to better accommodate today’s larger child restraints and booster seats. Many child restraint manufacturers require at least 80 percent of the child restraint be supported by the vehicle seat. The Colorado patent-pending rear seat cushion extension helps satisfy that requirement.

The Chevrolet Impala’s in the safety game, too. To protect young passengers and give them room to grow, the Impala offers easy access to LATCH anchorages for all three rear seating positions. The impala also makes available shoulder belt comfort guides that help position the belt properly without cutting into a child or smaller adult. A comfortable seatbelt is one that everybody is more likely to wear.

Here at Jim Butler Chevrolet, we support Chevy for its unwavering commitment to safety. Stop by the dealership and check out all of the great safety features on Chevrolets that could help protect your family when they need it most.

All-New Chevrolet Colorado Pairs Pickup and Crossover Features

For many people, “truck” can mean a lot of things -- perhaps an off-road vehicle or something to haul cargo around. But a new Chevrolet truck is adding yet another definition: comfortable.

The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is a midsize pickup truck designed to be a little smaller and more flexible than its big brothers. The latest Chevy pairs the style and versatility of a truck with the refinement, maneuverability and efficiency of a crossover.

“Many people like the ‘can-do’ spirit of a truck, but they want a vehicle that is easier to maneuver in traffic and easier to park at work or at home,” said Tony Johnson, Colorado marketing manager. “For them, bigger is not necessarily better. Also, they don’t want to give up the latest in convenience and safety features, which aren’t available on current midsize pickups. For those customers, the new Chevrolet Colorado is the perfect choice.”

The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is as at-home in the city as it is on the job. Available in four-door extended- or crew-cab models, the Colorado has a quiet, comfortable interior with car and crossover amenities such as Chevy MyLink with a built-in available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert.

And don’t fear giving the Colorado a workout -- it offers the segment’s highest-available trailering rating: 7,000 pounds with the available V-6 engine and heavy-duty towing package.

We at Jim Butler Chevrolet are excited about the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and we know you will be, too. Visit the number one Chevy dealer in St. Louis today and give it a spin!

2015 Chevy Trax Prepares for January Debut

The upcoming Chevrolet Trax might be considered a “small” SUV, but it certainly is entering the world in a big way.

Set to go on sale next year, the Chevy Trax has been spotted on the streets of Detroit as Chevy shoots its new small SUV for a variety of advertising. The Trax has been seen near Slows Bar-B-Q and soon will be heading to Shinola and Campus Martius for shoots.

The 2015 Chevy Trax blends small-car agility with the utility of an SUV, including up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space. At 167.2 inches long, the small sporty SUV is designed as a city commuter vehicle agile enough to maneuver city streets and small enough for parking spots. Trax also will make OnStar 4G LTE and a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot available, as well as MyLink technology featuring the segment’s only seven-inch color touch screen. As for safety, the 2015 Chevy Trax provides ten standard air bags, including side-curtain and knee air bags – and the segment’s only rear seat-mounted thorax air bags. That’s more standard air bags than its competitors.

“Trax offers customers another option in the Chevrolet family and will be a strong competitor in the emerging small-SUV market, which is expected to grow more than 80 percent by 2016,” said Alan Batey, General Motors senior vice president, Global Chevrolet. “Trax also leverages our global resources and builds on Chevrolet’s strong SUV heritage.”

The 2015 Chevy Trax goes on sale in January, and we at Jim Butler Chevrolet couldn’t be more excited!

2015 Colorado, Canyon Score Impressive Fuel Economy Ratings

Environmental consideration in a pickup? Yep, it’s real, and Chevrolet is leading the way.

In a move that bests its midsize-truck rivals, the 2015 Chevy Colorado and the 2015 GMC Canyon each will have a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 21 mpg. With a 3.6-liter V-6 engine, the two-wheel-drive version of the trucks will be rated at 18 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway, for a combined rating of 21 mpg. Four-wheel-drive versions aren’t far behind and will be rated 17 mpg in city driving and 24 on the highway, for a combined rating of 20 mpg.

“Colorado proves you don’t have to buy a lot of expensive technology to save money at the pump,” said Tony Johnson, Chevy Colorado marketing manager.

What’s your favorite way to save money at the gas pump? Will you check out the 2015 eco-friendly versions of the Colorado and the Canyon? Stop by Jim Butler Chevrolet, the number-one Chevy dealer in St. Louis, and let us know!

Why buy from Jim Butler Chevrolet

         · We are the number one seller and servicer of Chevrolets and GM Certified vehicles in the Missouri Valley. That includes Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Arkansas. There is a reason as to why we are number 1 and in the top 50 in the United States.

         · We are the 2014-2015 BBB Torch Award winners (Better Business Bureau )

         · We are the 2014-2015 Women’s Choice Award

         · We are a seven time winner of GM’s Mark of Excellence Annual Award for excellence 
in sales, customer service and customer satisfaction

         · We have over 17 different finance and Lease options to ensure that your payments 
and terms match your needs

         · We have the largest inventory of new and certified vehicles at the lowest price

         · We offer late drop off (until 8 pm weekdays), Saturday Service by appointment and 
our technicians work 6 days a week from 6:30 am until Midnight

         · We have the largest Courtesy Transportation Fleet in the area to provide shuttle 
service or rental cars for your warranty and service needs

         · We have our own Quick Service Team and process to make certain your simple 
maintenance project are quick and efficient for your vehicle.

         · We have a beautiful facility that offers all necessary comfort features (Internet 
Access, Donuts, Coffee, Water, big screen TV’s and Children’s room.

         · We lead the business world in STL for our charitable and purpose driven projects. 
They include the Greater Saint Louis Boys and Girls Club (over $2M raised), Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, www.stlsafedriver.com , Pictures of Hope for Gateway 180 emergency shelters and numerous other projects that give back to your community

         · Our Team! We understand how busy your world is and what an important decision buying a vehicle for your family can be. We want to be your partner and help you make the right decision, service your needs and make you and your family a lifetime customer.