2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Balances Rugged Exterior with Massive Infotainment Overhaul

The 2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss is just as capable and burly as you’d expect from its name, and all of us here at Jim Butler Chevrolet of St. Louis have watched as countless potential buyers come back to our lot thrilled after a test drive! Its diesel engine, lifted suspension, and extra beefy mud-ready tires along with a large assortment of useful technology and an infotainment overhaul render it a class-leading and always-on-point choice for a busy family or steadily growing business.

The 8-inch display from last year and physical gauges on the dash have been removed to make way for better things like a larger 13.4-inch Chevy Infotainment 3 system and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster. The entire dashboard has taken on a completely different form with the addition of these larger screens, but the Silverado still retains most of its physical controls for climate, volume, and other functions as they were. The Chevy Infotainment 3 is based on Android Automotive OS and combines the usefulness of various Google services.

The Google Play app and Google Assistant voice commands are two of the awesome features that will aid you during every drive, with the Google Assistant running directly from the phone you brought along. The onboard Android Automotive OS is integrated directly into the hardware and uses the vehicle’s OnStar services connection to glean data, so you can use it as much as you need even if you leave your phone at home. Once you are logged in to Google, you can give Google access to your location and data to assist with your destinations, practical personal reminders, and other functions.

This setup also provides access to Google Maps, boasting a capable system that can automatically download and periodically update map data for destinations you frequently drive to. Once the Android Auto is up and running, one of its coolest features is the ability to install applications directly from the Play Store, which now features apps designed specifically for vehicles such as news, podcasts, and music players. Once you find the ones that suit you best you can download and store them onboard for simple access.

Inside you’ll also find a standard wireless phone charger situated directly on the center console, along with both very convenient USB Type-C and Type-A ports situated on the dashboard. Moving back to the bed you will find a 120-volt AC inverter that has enough juice for a contractor’s power tools or some extra loud tunes for the next tailgate! The Trail Boss Premium Package provides A-list extras such as leather trim, spray-on bed liner, perimeter lighting, a power lift, and a release tailgate. 

The Chevy Safety Assist driver-aid suite also comes standard for 2022, bringing you watchful eyes and ears in the form of automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator. You’ll also be able to be forewarned of eminent danger with pedestrians or other vehicles with a surround-view camera system, rear cross-traffic alert with auto braking, and a hitch-view camera along with other helpful trailering aids. Our pick for the tops in performance and efficiency? Check out the 3.0-liter Duramax, cranking out 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of very ready and willing torque.

2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition Comes Equipped for Pure Driving Excitement, Extreme High-Speed Pursuit

The most popular SUV for the brand we love providing and servicing every day and for here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis now comes with a version especially tuned for higher speeds and precision ability, as the 2023 Tahoe Performance Edition is poised to impress. In an age of now emerging electric power and many new models attempting to conserve energy, this performance edition will have more horsepower and speed than ever before and is on track to thoroughly impress the on-pavement adrenalin junkies and lovers of tight corners out there. 

Coming fully loaded with equipment and all the fixings to satisfy those who want every comfort along with raw excitement, this release is on track to embrace the proven capability of Chevy’s pursuit-rated police vehicle packages, and provides the appealing qualities of a confident and practical daily driving experience for loyal customers. This new RST Performance Edition will come in stomping and screeching along with a rare quality of smooth appeal and more power than any other Tahoe. The very amazing Performance Induction and Exhaust System increases output to a thundering 433 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque. 

This is a very impressive increase of 13 horsepower and 7 lb-ft considering the current RST’s available 6.2-liter engine, with the capable and always-confident transmission option of the tried-and-true Chevy 10-speed automatic. There are some other components snagged from the pursuit-rated Tahoe such as police-spec springs, completely retuned dampers, and police-spec chassis calibrations. Off-road specialists have sometimes preferred a much higher lift offering clearance, but this edition goes a bit in the opposite direction with a lowered ride height of .4 inchs in front, and .8 inches in the rear. 

Stopping will be a perfectly calibrated cinch courtesy of Brembo front and rear brakes and unique Torch Red Calipers, boasting a 25% larger size than the diameter of the standard RST system. Anyone who already has a grave appreciation for the Tahoe will also have an immediate love for the addition of police-spec Firestone Firehawk Pursuit 275/55R20 tires with 20-inch aluminum wheels in black. It’s a vehicle that is now fine-tuned to handle massive speed with agility and control, and will no doubt be a huge hit with those who aren’t in the habit of getting from A to B on the slow side. 

You’ll be blasting on up to 60 mph in just 5.78 seconds, with the quarter mile being navigated at a lightning-fast speed at just 14.2 seconds at 97 mph. Getting to a safe and complete stop from 60 mph takes place in 133 feet, and the top speed achieved by the official testing crew was 124 mph. You’ll still be able to haul all the necessary toys to the lake and beyond with a 7,600-lb trailering capacity, with the base RST also accomplishes when equipped with the 6.2-liter engine. The Performance Edition also now comes standard with the Luxury Package, which adds an awesome roster of active safety and driver convenience features 

2023 Chevy Corvette Z06: 10 Heart-Raising Traits that Render it Tremendous

The official release of the 2023 Corvette Z06 actively solidified its status as one of the most legendary American cars ever made. We have watched in awe here at Jim Butler Chevrolet as it has gone head-to-head with much more expensive supercars and shown amazing stature and prowess in every category. The current model boasts the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 for any production car and is likely one of the final shining jewels of internal combustion engines.

Here are some of the characteristics that make this ‘Vette one of the most exciting automotive achievements to grace our lot during a transitional moment in technology development and history!

The Extreme Styling That Dominates Every Model Waiting in Line:

The Corvette has always stood out in the design sense, and the new C8 fits the bill. Performance stats and great looks are the two things that most enthusiasts care about most, and there is no denying that the Z06 is a great-looking vehicle that brings head-turning swagger wherever it goes. Alloy wheels, rear lights, and the rear spoiler add to a stance that would catch anyone’s eye immediately.

Handling That Scorches the Track:

The Z06 boosts the C8’s performance by a very noticeable notch with even better handling characteristics. The track focus suspension setup and a chassis that meshes well with the oversized engine have about 30 percent higher ride frequency than the Z07 package, and the new helper spring on board allows the coil spring to fully unwind without the unnecessary additive of wheel travel.  

Interior Excellence Enriched With Carbon Fiber:

The Z06’s cockpit was carefully designed to go head-to-head with the priciest and most renowned names in the industry, And the first thing that expert reviewers noticed about it was how incredibly driver-focused it is. The glances of carbon fiber inside remind you that this is a car that will act the fiercest and perform at the highest level on the track. While it makes the car look as razor-sharp and focused as ever, it also removes some excess weight, which drastically improves top speed.

The Z06 Now Offers the Most Powerful V8 Ever Made

During this period when gas-powered greats are slowly disappearing into the sunset, the decision was made to assure that the Z06 was the champion concerning engine power. The LT6 comes equipped with a 5.5-liter flat-pane crank naturally aspirated V8 unit that offers 670 horsepower and doesn’t share a single component with any other Chevy engine. A record-setting achievement within itself and not dependent on turbocharging, this engine raucously delivers on a promise of supreme power potential.

Light Years Beyond Ample Acceleration:

Thanks to this engine’s well-engineered design and astonishing stats, it brings 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. This 5.5-liter V8 can propel the Corvette from 0 to 60 in just 2.6 seconds, situating it placidly and boisterously among industry-leading greats such as the Ferrari F8 Tributo, the Huracan Evo, and the Audi R8.

The Champion’s Flexibility of Customizable Stature:

Even though it is already a class-leading and trend-setting model in all ways, the 2023 Z06 also offers many options to make it all your own. You can choose the standard coupe or the adventurous convertible style. The ZO7 package comes with carbon ceramic brakes and stylish carbon fiber wheels, along with various color and stripe choices and the brand-new Adrenaline Red interior.

The Valiant and Sunset-Bound V8’s Roar:

The way things are changing, an exhaust note that truly means business is going to command power and rightful attention no matter where it goes. Manufacturers are indeed attempting to emulate the sound of the glorious exhaust with electronic means, but the new Z06 sources the symphony from the naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8. The Z06’s passing will instantly alert anyone that it is the best in all categories. This is any track hound’s dream!