Digital Trends Reflects After 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray 1st Drive: “It's Ready to Take on the World”

The Corvette boasts a history dating back to the 1950s, and is quite arguably one of the most solid representations of fine auto tradition out there. This year there was an earthshaking event in the high-performance world, as the latest 8th-generation 'Vette arrived with guns blazing in a large hanger in California for its unveiling. This mid-engined model offers plenty of new tech and a cockpit built around digital displays, and almost every single attribute in the lines of performance and handling has been changed up.

The manual transmission has been removed in exchange for a dual-clutch, and during an in-depth test drive the staff of Digital Trends all felt that not a bit has changed regarding the very high value with this performance model: It is close in price range to cars like the Toyota Supra, but it's behavior on the track easily stares down cars in the 6-figure range. Chevy has been mulling over the idea of a mid-engined model since the 1960s, with many days at the drawing board with concepts and schematics. Right now in 2020 begins the very exciting era when many experts are claiming “it is now elevated from an awesome blue-collar sports car into a rival for European exotics”.

The sheer intelligence and patience of chief engineer Ed Piatek were a great help with the new Corvette Stingray's development. An integral turning point during his mission was when he realized that Chevy had run out of performance capability with the front-engine build, due to how rear-wheel-drive limits traction. When the engine is moved behind the driver, more weight is sent directly to the rear, which helps those tires possess an intense grip. The driver is now situated closer to the front wheels, so the steering column can be shorter, yielding much better response.

The car's movement through corners now has a more natural feel and is one of the reasons why IndyCar and Formula One racers have seen mid-engine placement as standard for years. There are trunks both situated in the front and rear in the 2020 Stingray, and share between them 12.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity. After a long test drive, writer Stephen Edelstein says that the new Stingray is not as stressful to drive as scores of other mid-engined cars, and you get a proper view of the road with the extra-wide windshield in place.

He also really loved the 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen. When you come to check out your options for a 'Vette here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, ask to experience the “Stealth” mode: it shuts down non-pertinent information for night driving, and lets you enjoy the cloak of darkness while (shhh!) potentially choosing to drive just a slight notch above legal limits. While you're here, check out the added benefits of the 2LT trim as well: this is where you obtain rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring.

Supercharged 2020 Chevy Colorado Xtreme Showcased in Carbuzz.com

Fresh after the victory and well-received status of the 1,00 hp Camaro Convertible, Specialty Vehicle Engineering has now shifted their focus to the Chevy Colorado. The latest feature on Carbuzz.com was all about the 2020 Chevy Colorado Xtreme, a modern-day homage to the popular Chevy S-10 Xtreme sports truck that originated in the 1990s. Available for crew or extended-cab models, the Colorado Xtreme is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 that doles out 455 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, which utilizes the company's special in-house developed centrifugal supercharger.

This supercharger flaunts a unique head that features a planetary drive assembly as opposed to a traditional gear drive assembly that can spin up to 90,000 rpm with zero whine. This completes the job of eliminating power lag and provides a very noticeable smooth driving experience and linear powerband that increases power up to 5,400 rpm. SVE's air-to-water intercooler system takes on the task of minimizing heat soak to assure there is optimal power output at every second. There is also a composite Xtreme engine cover, body-color painted fog lamp surrounds with body-color painted grille, a custom dual exhaust, and reworked suspension that lowers the truck by two inches up front and five inches in the rear.

The redone Xtreme rides on 20-inch five-spoke wheels that you can get in satin or gloss black and are wrapped in Michelin 275/45R20 Pilot Sport PS2S performance tires. The interior features front headrests with custom embroidered red Xtreme logos and there are also durable premium floor mats in cocoa dune or black sporting the same logo. You can select from optional upgrades like a heavy-duty sway bar, heavy-duty bushings and traction bars, a folding black tonneau cover, and a custom seat trim package for the front and rear seats that blend in perfectly alongside the two factory interior colors.

The Colorado is the truck that Car and Driver praised for its quiet interior, very stable towing platform, and the straight torque derived from the diesel I-4. With a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds, the Colorado has as much potential as some ½ ton trucks, but still offers good fuel economy and a size that is ideal for a daily commute. The extended cab gets the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's best “Good” rating in the moderate overlap front offset, roof strength, and head restraint crash tests, on top of the “Acceptable” rating in the driver-side small overlap front offset and side-impact test.

Trucks have become so wildly popular over the last decade, and there's simply no mistaking as to why. This Xtreme model is a very limited-edition, but we encourage you to come to visit us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis for a test-drive of the Colorado and fully experience what life on the other side of gigantic feels like on the road!

Sleek New Styling And RS Trim Addition For 2021 Chevy Equinox Showcased on Motor1.com

One of the first official glimpses of the revised Equinox for 2021 was granted for the masses at the beginning of the year when images of the crossover emerged over various Chinese media portals. These were actually showing the CN-spec model, but it comes as no surprise the North American model appears pretty much the same as in the photos released today by the company with the 2021 MY. On the new version the headlights are now interestingly split into two, and the reshaped grille extends onto the sides of the front fascia offering up a sporty and aggressive stance.

In the rear Chevy has revised the taillight graphics, and the model as a whole sees the launching of a new RS trim. As this week's feature on Motor1.com depicts, this ups the ante with a glossy black front grille complemented by other dark accents. The roof rails, badges, and bowties all come in black, as do the quad exhaust tips and 19-inch alloy wheels. The cabin is for the most part black, with contrasting red stitching and a unique gear shifter made special for the RS.

All of us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis also highly encourage you to check out the flagship Premier trim: with this you acquire the glossy black grille, but here it is combined with chrome inserts. There are also brand-new 19-inch alloy wheels, along with a different type of stitching on the inside where the center console sports a pleasantly menacing and glossy black finish. The model is slated to go on sale this fall, with a much larger availability of safety systems seen across every trim level.

Engine options are expected to still be the 1.5 and 2.0-liter turbocharged variants, paired respectively with a 6-speed automatic and nine-speed transmission. You'll have the choice of front or all-wheel drive, and we guarantee that you're going to love the influence taken from our longstanding and lavish pony, the Camaro. You'll enjoy the benefit of knowing you'll always be under watchful eyes of top-notch safety tech as the option to equip with a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, front and rear park sensors, and lane change alert are reasons why the Equinox received a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA.

The Equinox remains huge on value: we are very excited about the fact that the base L Trim comes standard with features like automatic lights, LED daytime running lights, heated mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, high-adjustable front seats, Bluetoosh, OnStar with 4G LTE connectivty and Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch touchscreen, and six- speaker audio system. We realize that not every single consumer out there is ready to add extras to their choice to make it luxurious, and Chevy has a longstanding commitment to assure that those on a budget looking for a daily driver will still be rewarded with wonderful features!

2020 Chevy Equinox Scores Spot on US News' List of 14 Safest SUVS for 2020

When customers come to see us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis to look at potentially owning an SUV, safety is many times their number-one priority. For its safety-minded efforts, the 2020 Chevy Equinox made U.S. News and World Report's list of the 14 Safest SUVs for 2020. For their overall rankings, the 2020 Chevy Equinox earned a USN Safety Score of 9.8/10 and a USN overall Score of 7.9/10. In addition to its very strong safety scores, the Equinox also boasts highly efficient powertrains, competent handling, and very user-friendly tech features.

Whether equipped with AWD or FWD, the 2020 Equinox earned a 5-star Overall Safety rating via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also scoring five stars inside and frontal crash testing. The SUV scored four stars in rollover crash testing, and when equipped with specific headlights, is rated as a 2019 Top Safety Pick by the prestigious Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The new model offers even more safety features, bringing confidence behind the wheel with lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and pedestrian detection.

The Teen Driver system is an amazing testament to the marvels of modern technology in driving. When you are not there to watch over the younger of drivers in your family, it allows you to set a speed alert, a volume limit, and offers the industry's first and only in-vehicle report card, closely tracking your teen's driving performance. Numerous studies have shown that teenage drivers are more likely to make poor driving decisions such as speeding, not fastening their seat belts or distracted driving, and Chevy's Teen Driver Technology provides the opportunity to educate and counsel new drivers on safer driving behaviors.

The competition for the Equinox is in the form of the smaller-sized Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, and we are proud of how well it has fared in constantly improving without pricing itself far out of this competition. There is a high-output engine option, and the Equinox has a towing rating of up to 3,500 pounds, as much of the competition sits at just 1,500 pounds. A new Midnight Edition package joins the options list this year, and the average fuel economy is rated at 26 miles per gallon in the city, and 31 mpg on the highway.

Don’t forget to ask us about the Premier trim level during your visit: this is where you see the addition of heated leather seats with memory, a hands-free power liftgate, power-folding outboard mirrors, remote start, LED headlights, and a roof-mounted luggage rack! The Confidence and Convenience II Package offers a safety alert driver’s seat, adaptive cruise control, birds-eye surround-vision cameras, an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated rear outboard seats, and a ventilated driver’s seat.