2022 Chevy Traverse Arrives With Fresh Interior Features, All-New Tech, Automatic Stop-Start Disable Switch

The 2022 Chevy Traverse is poised to arrive on the scene with a fresh attitude and high-tech features! The staff at GM Authority online has always given the scoop on features and additives coming soon, and this past week they informed their readers that the 2022 Traverse will now include an automatic engine stop-start disable switch. 

This feature reduces fuel consumption and emissions by automatically stopping the engine when the vehicle comes to a full halt, which will come in handy for all of our Jim Butler Chevy of St. Louis customers when stuck in traffic. Once you remove your foot from the brake pedal, the engine automatically ignites back to full life. This feature works to reduce the harmful emissions that have made the case for the development of electric cars.

The 2020 Chevy Blazer also includes this feature, as well as the 2022 Chevy Equinox, paving the way for a future of cars that will maximize efficiency and environmental safety. The Traverse will also introduce three new exterior color options, including Northsky Blue Metallic, Cherry Red Tintcoat, and Silver Sage Metallic, and production is scheduled to begin on August 2nd, 2021 in Lansing Delta Township, Michigan. 

The 2022 model will have a new look that includes fresh lighting elements and four new wheel designs. The interior is updated with new upholstery options and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Additional standard driver-assistance features have been added, including automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping assist. Adaptive Cruise Control is now optional on the LT, RS, and Premier trims, and remains as standard on the High Country model. 

Accounting for 12 percent of large 3-row crossover segments in the U.S., the Traverse beat out the Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Atlas in sales numbers. Identical to the current model, the 2022 Traverse will ride on the GM C1 platform’s long wheelbase version, which is also the fundamental ingredient for the second-generation Buick Enclave. The writing staff at Edmunds noted that this incoming model flaunts “much more dynamics than its predecessor, and makes the driving aids amazingly more accessible.”

2022 Corvette Will Boast 3 New Available Hues: The Ideal Year to Embrace Hypersonic

We are certain here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis that one of the absolutely massive and game-changing things to come off the factory lines in recent years has been the all-new C8 Corvette. As it enters its third year of production, the staff at Slashgear took a bit of extra time to highlight three new color choices buyers will have to spice things up in the shade department for this awe-inspiring and very driver-focused automotive work of art. 

The wide-awake additive of Caffeine, louder-than-life Amplify Orange, and the barrier-busting Hypersonic Gray are all on deck for imaginative and fun ways to dip the world's most amazing supercar. Power will continue to be derived from a 490-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, and Chevy has officially confirmed that the order process will begin in just one month. 2022 Corvette models will feature standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and new display options for the digital gauge cluster, with the ultra-furious Track mode including a newly-designed tachometer. 2022 buyers can also add the magnetorheological dampers as a special standalone option, without opting for the full-fledged distance of the Z51 Performance Package.

The C8 can make the sprint to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, and complete the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at an astonishing 122 mph. This well-performing and enormous engine is also now equipped with a new fuel pump, as well as fuel injectors that allow for running higher fuel pressures. The greatly improved fuel management system allows the cylinder deactivation to fully engage at lower speeds, also providing a boost to fuel economy. You can also opt for the IMSA GTLM Championship Edition package which is limited to 1000 cars and will be available on 3LT models equipped with the Z51 Performance Package. 

If your 2022 C8 is not equipped with the Z51 package, you can still order a brand-new low rear spoiler and a Z51 front splitter. The E-Ray model is still expected to be a plug-in hybrid model with All-wheel-drive, and the Z06 will still be powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8 DOHC engine with a wider body, flat-plane crank, and more high-performance suspension. When we excitedly take a hard look at what the future has in store for the Corvette, the current eighth-generation Corvette will remain in production for at least up until the 2026 model year. 

After being asked about the fiercest competition, we rounded up a list of what we deemed the models to watch out for, but we can guarantee that each of these costs much more than the 'Vette. The Porsche 911, Audi R8, BMW M4, and Mercedes AMG GT are sworn rivals that have been consistently spotted sizing up the 'Vette's new mid-engine stance and swagger! Expert car reviewers nationwide have claimed that the build is so driver-focused that as soon as you climb inside every instrument is in the optimal position to produce the quickest and corner-hungry drive one can imagine! 

2021 Chevy Colorado Custom Special Package Offers Upscale Extras, Definitive Work Truck Roots

The 2021 Chevy Colorado is the well-performing means to offer customers here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis the ultimate for a truck in terms of scaled-down size, go-anywhere capability, and awesome features that any truck owner needs to properly get the job done! As you are creating and fully customizing your ideal rig before you visit us here for a test drive, there are sometimes a few different options that are easy to miss out on while clicking and pointing your way through selection. The Custom Special Edition Package adds some unique features to the basic Colorado WT that you don't want to unintentionally not get your eyes on. 

The Custom Special Edition Package is available on every Chevy Colorado body configuration and adds various bits of awesome equipment that allow you to call your own. You'll be enjoying the sweet addition of 18” by 8.5” Dark Argent Metallic cast-aluminum wheels, 265/60R18 all-season blackwall tires, body-color rear bumper, body-color door handles, and a driver-side spotter mirror. The first thing that those you roll up on hastily will notice is the slightly more upscale and less grunty look, thanks to the body-color front bumper and 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels. 

We listened intently to customers who wanted to start with a lower trim level, then still add some upgrades that won't completely deplete the health of the pocketbook. The Work Truck trim level can also see the addition of the 3.6-Liter LGX V6, and 4-wheel drive for the ultimate in off-roading prowess and all-weather capability. There was also a brand-new aggressively-styled face for the already one-of-a-kind ZR2 model this year, looking a bit like the stuff high-flying superhero vehicles are made of! On top of red tow hooks, both the Z71 and ZR2 gain a Sand Dune metallic paint color, and everyone interested in climbing boulders and drifting through sand during off-roading loves the wide-bodied and jacked up ZR2.

The Work Truck Trim is definitely on top of its technology game as far as connectivity features, where it sees two intuitive touchscreens, the Chevy Infotainment 3 Premium system, and the 7.0-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth audio for two devices and Apple CarPlay and Android capability. You're going to feel at ease about any mishaps on the road every time you buckle in: key safety features the Work Truck provides are available forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensor. The testing staff at Edmunds.com loved the Colorado for its easy-to-use cabin controls, comfortable ride over varied terrain, and well-mannered steering and handling. 

We know full well that competitors such as the Jeep Gladiator and Honda Ridgeline have the Colorado in their sights as their prime competition, and assure that you're going to love the bulging square arches that carry over well in classical Chevy truck form. With a max diesel towing capacity of 7,700 pounds and about a 1,500-pound payload capacity, the Colorado is proudly manufactured in Wentzville, Missouri, and boasts a very wide range of capability for new vehicle shoppers who want all of the useful perks of a truck without the massive bulk of a full-size pickup.

2021 Chevy Suburban's Diesel V8 Option Offers Capable Extra Helping of Torque

Both the Tahoe and Suburban are popular full-sized and productive SUVs here at Jim Butler Chevrolet of St Louis and have also both seen a revamping for this year's model. One of the most exciting qualities is the base gasoline V8, which is a naturally aspirated 5.3-liter and was immediately rendered a “must-have” by the writers on staff at Road and Track. Digital editors Aaron Brown and Brian Silvestro had to get from New York City to Missouri with a race car in tow and opted for the new Suburban as their choice. 

Headed to the 100 Acre Wood Rally, the diesel variant was perfectly suited for their needs. It was well-tuned to the truck's weight, working fantastically with the standard 10-speed automatic to assure that the right amount of thrust is distributed to the each wheel. If you are looking to fulfill a thorough haul duty on the trailer you have out back, the low-end torque from the diesel model makes a world of difference. Even with 5000 pounds out back for this crew, they did not ever feel as if the diesel was struggling to pull the allocated weight. 

One of the most well-known qualities regarding diesel is that it does a great job nailing down 500 miles to a tank for mileage, and there is something very cool about a luxurious SUV with a full-on older-school-style powertrain. This crew also massively enjoyed the addition of fully independent suspension in the rear, as it dished out a very even feel to pretty much every piece of the road the two encountered along the way. 

Getting a trailer attached and detached is much easier with the air suspension as well, and the High Country's standard hitch camera meant that the hitch ball would be placed with fine-honed accuracy. They claimed after this half-country haul that the diesel is likely the best bet when it comes to the various selections from the Suburban family, and every professional review we've come across claims that it has the best cargo area in its segment without even breaking a sweat! Seating capacity and long-haul capability are definitely two of its strong points that will appeal to those who may plan on traveling for business or more frequently than just the yearly holiday haul. 

This year saw the addition of a larger infotainment touch screen, now boasting 10.2 inches up from 8, and a wider selection of safety features such as forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking standard. A sunroof, hands-free power liftgate, and power-retractable side steps are some of the other available new features, and as the team on duty at Cars.Us.News.Com reflected even though we profoundly love us some diesel, “there is not a bad engine in this lineup”! 

Mystery Corvette Spotted Gaining Ground During Testing in German Snowstorm

The Chevy Corvette Stingray has been on sale here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis since last year, but all of the supercar fans across the pond have had to wait a bit longer for the first-ever mid-engined Corvette. A C8 Corvette in camouflage was captured on video by the Carbuzz staff taking a cold day's spin during a snowstorm, and a couple of noticeable differences were obvious after looking closely at the pictures that offer some clues about the prototype's potentially different roots. 

Since it is covered completely in camouflage and black, it is strange since everyone in the auto world has already seen what the new Stingray looks like. It could be a prototype of the new Z06 as looking closely reveals a bumper that has seen modifications and larger rear tires. Since emissions regulations abide by much stricter guidelines in Germany, the question was posed about the spied vehicle not having a centrally-mounted exhaust, as the Z06 is slated to derive power from the identical 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 found in the C8.R racing model. 

There is now an E-Ray being developed that will replace the Grand Sport, topping a 600 hp output with the addition of electrical assistance. We will have to wait and see just exactly what details are provided for us in the future about this chance sighting: sometimes testing crews love to get their laps in during inclement weather such as snow that helps with keeping a lid on close-up-and-personal details. The current model Corvette has added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the 2021 model, new options for the digital gauge display, and a Buckle-to-Drive safety feature that prevents the transmission from shifting out of park until it's assured the driver has snapped themselves in safely. 

You can also opt for the Full-Length Dual Racing Strip package, offering decorative stripes in orange, blue, red, or yellow. The Z51 performance package is where the truly maxxed-out performance gear is added to the picture, and the 2LT version adds a head-up display, a wireless smartphone charging pad, heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, a 14-speaker Bose stereo system, and blind-spot monitoring. The entire cabin inside has been moved up closer to the nose of the car to make room for the ferocious mid-mounted engine and is lined with real metal, imitation suede, leather, and a specially-stitched headliner. 

Opting for the thrilling Z51 performance package makes for a zero-to-60 mph blast-off in just 2.9 seconds, courtesy of 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque as well as a freer-flowing exhaust. With bountiful power and massively-intensified traction, “America's Sports Car” offers so much to love for the 2021 year, and we have much reason to believe that there could be another track-tuned and amped-up addition to its family after this recent European stealth sighting! 

3 Dashing Chevy Pace Cars Decked Out in Blue Will Dominate Daytona Race Weekend

All of us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis are eagerly looking forward to the annual return of racing, as this particular year it will provide a sample taste of outdoor freedom that we are all so hungry for! A perfect solution for cabin fever, even watching on TV will give us an extra-special sense of seasonal victory, as temps have plummeted lately across the nation and snow has blanketed much of the Midwest. Last weekend, Chevy had three matching pace cars ready for high-speed excitement during the thrilling races on tap at Daytona International Speedway.

Each one of the cars runs on the 6.2-liter small-block V8, and will proudly display the C8 Rapid Blue Paint color, a great-looking fan favorite. The first of the trio is a Silverado 1500 RS, with a 420-horsepower EcoTec3 V8 that was on-site during the Camping World Truck Series' NextEra Energy 250 on Friday, February 12. The next day the boisterous and brawny 2021 Camaro SS 1LE was the chosen pace car for the Xfinity Series 300, and the Corvette Stingray had the honors on Valentine's day for the Legendary Daytona 500, leading the way for poised Camaro, Mustang, and Camry stock models eager to cross the famed finish line. 

Numerous times in history pace cars become sought-after collectibles when a manufacturer issues one as a coveted special edition, as the brand we love to represent has done many times in the past. One unforgettable model was the 1978 Indy Pace Car Edition Corvette sporting a two-tone black-over-silver paint job and the 1998 Corvette with the distinct and memorable purple and yellow color scheme. Another of our personal favorites was from many years back cast splendidly as the 1969 Indy 500 Chevy Camaro with orange stripes over a white-on-white convertible body. 

If you are a fan of the Rapid Blue color, you can add it to your very own 2022 Camaro, as it is joining the option list for the new year. On the inside, the current Camaro design is a composite blend of old and new, with the dashboard's design in place over the cluster and chrome interior trim pieces appearing as if they are sourced from our favorite classic muscle car of yesteryear. Opting for a larger 8-inch touchscreen, wireless charging pad, navigation, and premium Bose audio system are ways to excitedly enhance the drive on this car that excitedly brandishes the 6.2-liter V8 that produces 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. 

Other trim levels come armed with power under the hood sourced from a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, a 3.6-liter V6 that provides the next step up generating 335 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque, and the hefty supercharged V8 that generates 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The ZL1 is the proper track hound's dream model that physically defines “having everything” over the top, with adaptive dampening, wider tires, manually adjustable front suspension, and its precisely-allocated 650 horsepower. 

2021 Chevy Blazer and Ford Edge Face Off in Red-Hot PostBowl Rankings Showdown

Everyone here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis agree that this Is the perfect time of year to be properly fired up with competitive spirit, as the two highest-performing pro football teams in the nation squared off against each other this past weekend on the field. February is also a month when customers are reporting back to us about how their newest purchases have been performing, and which features and trim levels they are benefiting from most. The bloggers at Motor Trend put the two highly-competitive and athletically-stanced Ford Edge and Chevy Blazer crossovers to the test while comparing their features, and letting you know exactly which one figuratively scores the touchdown in the customer's eye. 

They are roughly the same size, both have two rows of seats, and have similar four and six-cylinder engines. Our prized Blazer was revitalized in 2019, and the second-generation Edge came out 4 years earlier. The Edge offered a larger standard infotainment system new for 2021 and offers the now-expected Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. Both the Edge and Blazer earn five-star safety ratings from NHTSA, a plus for busy families who want to be sure that every drive offers the highest level of protection and doesn't leave any “what ifs” regarding always arriving intact and sound. 

As far as design and appearance, this comparison acknowledges right away how the Blazer is anything but bland and comes strongly out of the gate with pony-inspired design cues. Once inside you are reminded of what it's like to drive its close relative in the form of the Camaro, marking the Blazer as the ideal “passing and running yard gain” dominator in the showdown. For anyone who wants to arrive brandishing a currently-stylish edge and added confidence, we undoubtedly proclaim the Blazer as the compliant and comfortable choice with a perfect dose of fist-pumping aggression.

The Blazer is also priced lower at the viable entry point, and the V6 approaches the pivotal redline interval with an excited and eager attitude that makes the most mundane of errands a blast. This particular cold winter's comparison rendered the Edge as the more sensible commuter's choice, with the Blazer coming in as the sure-fire winner for the buyer whose daydreams tend to wander towards open throttles and taking tight corners with the music cranked. 

Online car experts Edmunds reflected after several test drives that the available Convenience and Driver Package is well worth the addition with heated seats, a programmable power liftgate, auto-dimming side mirrors, and rear cross-traffic alert. As we have sourced the best reviews and expert opinions to keep us up to speed on what is trending and the various traits that make crossovers stand out from the crowd, most who are solidly in the loop of automotive know-how have favored the Blazer's RS Trim: it provides the muscular V6, 20-inch black-painted wheels, a programmable power liftgate, upgraded touchscreen with navigation, 120-volt power port, and heated steering wheel.