Crete Chevrolet dealer, Sid Dillon Crete, recently announced plans to debut the new 2011 Chevy Cruze at their Chevy dealership serving the greater Lincoln, NE area in October.

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will replace Cobalt as the compact car from General Motors’ volume division. Cruze is a 4-door sedan that comes in LS, LT, LTZ, and fuel-economy-oriented Eco trim levels. The LS has a 136-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. The LT, LTZ, and Eco use a 138-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission is available on all models.

Among the available features are a wireless cell-phone link and navigation system. Cruze Eco models have ultra-low-rolling-resistance tires and other aerodynamic tweaks designed to increase fuel economy. Available on the LT and LTZ is an RS Appearance Package, which includes specific wheels and exterior trim.

The new compact Chevrolet Cruze is not only a good-looking vehicle, but also boasts many safety features.

“We are very confident of the safety performance of the Cruze and believe it will prove to be one of the safest vehicles in the segment,” said Chuck Russell, vehicle line director at the Milford Proving Ground, where future vehicles are tested. “To benefit our customers, we went way beyond requirements to exceed government safety mandates.”

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Features

The list of standard safety features on all models includes dual stage airbags, head-curtain airbags mounted in the roof rail, seat mounted, side-impact airbags, front and rear, front passenger seat occupant sensing system, and rollover sensing and protection system as well as a collapsible pedal assembly, which can minimize injuries to the driver in a head-on collision.

The Cruze achieved 96 percent in adult occupant protection, making it the runner-up this year in the category and beating all tested premium brands, GM officials said.

Crete Chevrolet shoppers who would like to learn more about the arrival of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, can call Sid Dillon Crete at 888-514-2820 or go online to http://www.chevroletnebraska.com and watch for updates.

Sid Dillon Crete, your Lincoln Ford dealer, proudly announces that the 2010 Ford Flex and 2010 Ford Fusion were named Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

With 11 IIHS Top Safety Picks in its 2010 lineup, Ford has more Top Safety Picks than any other automaker in addition to having the most five-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The Flex and Fusion not only earned the top possible scores for occupant protection in IIHS’s front, side and rear tests, but also scored well in the IIHS’s new roof strength test to maintain the exceptional rating. All Top Safety Picks must also offer electronic stability control.

Sid Dillon invites Lincoln Ford shoppers to experience the Flex and Fusion, two of the safest vehicles on the road.  As automotive safety is a key feature for all consumers, Sid Dillon also reminds consumers about Ford’s company-wide commitment to producing safer vehicles.  The IIHS findings compliment a first-quarter study conducted for Ford by RDA Group of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., which revealed that eighty-four percent of customers who purchased a 2010 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car or truck are satisfied with the vehicle’s quality.  It further showed that Ford has the fewest number of vehicle defects among all full-line manufacturers in the first three months of ownership.

To test-drive any of the safe vehicles in the Ford lineup, visit: http://www.siddilloncrete.com/

As one of the areas largest sellers of the Chevrolet Silverado, Sid Dillon Crete is excited to announce that the Chevy Silverado Crew Cab has now been added to Consumer Reports‘ annual Top Picks car list for 2010.

The Top Picks car list is a collection of Consumer Reports‘ top six favorite vehicles for the year and is published in their annual Auto issue. The Chevrolet Silverado was added to the Top Picks list again for its performance, reliability, and safety.

“The diversity of this year’s Top Picks reflect how competitive the industry has become, said Rich Paul, Consumer Reports‘ Automotive Editor. “Today’s cars buyers have more choices than ever when looking for good all-around cars.”

The Silverado is no stranger to the limelight.  Since being redesigned in 2007, the Silverado 1500  has won many industry awards, including recognition as Car and Driver’s “Best Pickup,” Motor Trend’s “Truck of the Year,” and Motor Week’s “Driver’s Choice.”

The Silverado holds up Chevy’s reputation of strong performance and reliability. Available in a variety of body styles, powertrains and trim levels, the Silverado has proven itself to also be a great family car  as well as a powerful pickup with towing capabilities.

As part of the Sid Dillon family of dealerships, Sid Dillon Crete now boasts expansive buying power, which means reduced MSRPs and an even larger selection than before for Nebraska Chevy buyers.