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.

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/

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.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu‘s crisp, tailored lines, make the most current Malibu look more like a luxury sedan than ever before. The cabin’s material and build give it more upscale styling and the two-tone interior schemes, even on base models, further the effect.

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu comes in four trims: base LS, midlevel 1LT and 2LT and luxury LTZ. Even the LS comes with full power features, air-conditioning, satellite radio, side curtain airbags, traction control and OnStar. The LT versions upgrade with stability control, alloy wheels and (on the 2LT) heated seats and more power features. Highlights of the LTZ include foglamps, 18-inch alloys, leather seating and an upgraded audio system.

The front-wheel-drive Malibu offers competitive power with a choice of a 169-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.6-liter 252-hp V6. The inline-4 comes paired to a four-speed automatic on the two lower trims, while the upper trims boast a six-speed automatic. The V6 is paired with the six-speed automatic.

Stop into our Nebraska Chevy dealer near Lincoln today and get a terrific deal on a new 2010 Chevy Malibu. Sid Dillon Chevrolet is conveniently located at 2455 E. Hwy 33 Crete, NE 68333

To find out more about Sid Dillon please visit our website www.siddilloncrete.com

The Chevrolet Equinox, a compact crossover SUV has the best gas mileage in it’s class with an EPA estimate of 32 mpg hwy. The Equinox has the most rear seat legroom and received 5-stars for frontal and side-impact crash test ratings.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is in the first year of the all-new second generation. As before, it is a small/midsize SUV that holds up to five passengers. It’s available in LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels. Standard equipment for the base LS and 1LT is fairly generous, while the 2LT adds items like automatic climate control and upgraded audio. The top-shelf LTZ tacks on upscale features like a power liftgate and leather upholstery. All models have stability control and a full complement of airbags as standard. Notable options on certain trims include a rear-seat entertainment system and a hard-drive-based navigation system.

Under the hood, the Equinox starts with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine good for182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. Available on all but the LS is a 3.0-liter V6 that pumps out 264 hp and 222 lb-ft of torque. Both come with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive optional.

The 2010 Chevy Equinox is strikingly stylish inside and out, and its ride is smooth and quiet. Come into our Sid Dillon Nebraska Chevrolet dealership, just minutes away from Lincoln, for a test drive today. Experience all the Equinox has to offer and drive home in a brand new Chevrolet Equinox at an amazing price. Sid Dillon Chevrolet in Nebraska is conveniently located at 2455 E. Hwy 33 Crete, NE 68333.

To find out more information about Sid Dillon please visit our website at www.siddilloncrete.com

The Chevy Silverado is a fuel efficient full-size pickup that features a 6.2L V8 engine, a tow of up to 10,700 pounds, and Roadside Assistance.  The Silverado appeals to many shoppers with its span of key safety features, including StabiliTrak Stability Control System, OnStar Automatic Crash Response, throax and pelvic airbags, and GPS location software.

The Silverado took home the “Best Buy” award from Consumers Digest, as well as US News and World Report’s “Best Full Sized Truck” and Vincentric’s “Best Value in America” award.  See photos of Chevy Silverado trucks for sale in Nebraska.

Lincoln Chevy buyers can test drive the huge selection of 2010 Chevy Silverados at Sid Dillon Autos by visiting their dealership on 2455 East Highway 33 in Crete.  Get directions to Sid Dillon Autos in Nebraska.

The Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup was chosen as the best by fleet professionals from all major domestic and import-badged 2010-model vehicles. The models were presented to the fleet professionals online where they could vote for one car or truck in each category.

The 2010 Chevy Silverado was a winner in its class because of its features, function, styling, maintenance, remarketing value and overall drivers’ satisfaction. The Silverado, popular for being the most dependable pickup on the road, was fine tuned by Chevrolet for the 2010 vehicle, making once-luxury options now available on the standard model.

Nebraska Chevrolet Dealer Presents 2010 Silverado

New changes to the Silverado for 2010 include a 5.4-liter V-8 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission on the Regular and Extended Cab trucks. Side curtain air bags and seat-mounted side air bags are now standard, along with the StabiliTrak electronic control system. A convenient rearview camera is available on Silverado models and the 2010 pickups are being offered in two new stylish exterior colors. According to Sid Dillon, the leading Chevy dealer in Nebraska, the Silverado is once again ahead of its class.

Exciting new upgrades to the Chevy Silverado, along with a reputation for always having innovative technology features and outstanding fuel economy, meant another year as the Automotive Fleet “Fleet Truck of the Year.”

For more reasons why the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is a winner, contact the #1 Nebraska Chevy Dealer Sid Dillon at 866-906-7153.

Official GM Press Release

DETROIT – General Motors announced today that it will offer a Satisfaction Guarantee to eligible buyers of new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles. The guarantee allows customers to return their vehicle to their dealer between 31 and 60 days of purchase and receive a refund of the purchase price for the vehicle.

The announcement is part of a larger “May the Best Car Win” marketing campaign that demonstrates GM’s confidence in its vehicles when compared head-to-head with the most competitive vehicles in each vehicle segment.

The new Satisfaction Guarantee bolsters GM’s existing industry-leading consumer coverage, which includes a transferrable100,000-mile/five-year (whichever comes first) limited powertrain warranty, roadside assistance and courtesy transportation.

“We think if consumers give us a fair chance and look at the facts on the things that matter most to them, like design, fuel economy, warranty and safety, our vehicles are the best choices – that’s what makes an offer like this possible,” said Bob Lutz, GM vice chairman, Marketing and Communications. “The Cadillac SRX and CTS Wagon, the Buick LaCrosse, the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, for instance, are all outstanding new products. This new marketing effort should help us communicate these facts to consumers.

“We know that we’ll need to work very hard to get people’s attention and encourage them to give Chevy, Buick, Cadillac and GMC a try. We think the ‘May the Best Car Win’ campaign and the Satisfaction Guarantee offer should help re-instill confidence in the excellence of our products. We’re putting our money down that if people buy one of our vehicles and don’t absolutely love it, we’ll take it back. We will stand behind them both in the short-term and over the long haul,” Lutz said.

Details of GM’s new Satisfaction Guarantee:

· Offer covers 2009 and 2010 Model Year Chevys, Buicks, GMCs and Cadillacs (except medium duty trucks)

· Customers (one per household) can return their vehicle between 31 and 60 days with less than 4,000 miles

· Customers will be informed in writing before they buy the vehicle of the terms of the Satisfaction Guarantee

· Customers must take delivery by Nov. 30

· The Satisfaction Guarantee covers the vehicle purchase price and sales tax, but not other add-ons like accessories, negative equity on a trade-in or other fees; other restrictions apply

· Leased vehicles are not included

· More details are available beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, online at gm.com/guarantee

About General Motors: General Motors Company, one of the world’s largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 219,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Motors Company acquired operations from General Motors Corporation on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other press materials refer to operations of the old General Motors Corporation. More information on the new General Motors Company can be found at www.gm.com/guarantee

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GM strives to ensure that all of the information contained in a press release is accurate at the time it is issued. However, changes in materials, equipment and specifications, prices, availability, etc do occur over time. For the most up-to-date information on currently available models, please visit GM.com/shop.

Since its redesign in 2008, the Chevrolet Malibu has been the talk of the automotive world. The 2009 model received five star reviews and Motor Trend called the Malibu, “…a legitimate contender for best-in-class bragging rights…”

The Chevy Traverse is the newest member of Chevy’s family of SUVs.  The Traverse can seat up to eight adults comfortably while leaving some space behind the third row for cargo. The Traverse was praised for its interior room and flexibility, ride, handling, quietness, and good crash-test results.

In addition to low finance rates for buyers, lessees can also take advantage of newly reduced lease payments on the 2010 Malibu, Traverse and Equinox.  For a limited time, Chevy shoppers can take advantage of the following lease deals:

• 2010 Malibu LS $259/mo for 39 months + tax
• 2010 Traverse LS $339/mo for 39 months + tax
• 2010 Equinox LS $309/month for 39 months + tax

Consumers who would like to take advantage of these limited time offers can visit http://www.siddilloncrete.com/ or call Sid Dillon at 866-906-7153.

The Volt, which is scheduled to start production in late 2010 as a 2011 model, is expected to travel up to 40 miles on electricity from a single battery charge and be able to extend its overall range to more than 300 miles with its flex fuel-powered engine-generator.

“From the data we’ve seen, many Chevy Volt drivers may be able to be in pure electric mode on a daily basis without having to use any gas,” said GM Chief Executive Officer Fritz Henderson. “EPA labels are a yardstick for customers to compare the fuel efficiency of vehicles. So, a vehicle like the Volt that achieves a composite triple-digit fuel economy is a game-changer.”

According to U.S. Department of Transportation data, nearly eight of 10 Americans commute fewer than 40 miles a day

“The key to high-mileage performance is for a Volt driver to plug into the electric grid at least once each day,” Henderson said.

We Expect High Demand in Nebraska

Volt drivers’ actual gas-free mileage will vary depending on how far they travel and other factors, such as how much cargo or how many passengers they carry and how much the air conditioner or other accessories are used. Based on the results of unofficial development testing of pre-production prototypes, the Volt has achieved 40 miles of electric-only, petroleum-free driving in both EPA city and highway test cycles.

Under the new methodology being developed, EPA weights plug-in electric vehicles as traveling more city miles than highway miles on only electricity. The EPA methodology uses kilowatt hours per 100 miles traveled to define the electrical efficiency of plug-ins. Applying EPA’s methodology, GM expects the Volt to consume as little as 25 kilowatt hours per 100 miles in city driving. At the U.S. average cost of electricity (approximately 11 cents per kWh), a typical Volt driver would pay about $2.75 for electricity to travel 100 miles, or less than 3 cents per mile.

The Chevrolet Volt uses grid electricity as its primary source of energy to propel the car. There are two modes of operation: Electric and Extended-Range. In electric mode, the Volt will not use gasoline or produce tailpipe emissions when driving. During this primary mode of operation, the Volt is powered by electrical energy stored in its 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

When the battery reaches a minimum state of charge, the Volt automatically switches to Extended-Range mode. In this secondary mode of operation, an engine-generator produces electricity to power the vehicle. The energy stored in the battery supplements the engine-generator when additional power is needed during heavy accelerations or on steep inclines.

“The 230 city mpg number is a great indication of the capabilities of the Volt’s electric propulsion system and its ability to displace gasoline,” said Frank Weber, global vehicle line executive for the Volt. “Actual testing with production vehicles will occur next year closer to vehicle launch. However, we are very encouraged by this development, and we also think that it is important to continue to share our findings in real time, as we have with other aspects of the Volt’s development.”

Get On Our Chevy Volt Notification List

If you live in Nebraska and are interested in registering for our Chevy Volt advanced notification list, send an email to  Wayne Danekas at: wayne@rsag.biz