Posts Tagged ‘Chevy’

When you are the first person to drive that car off the lot then you automatically have an attachment to it and here at your Seattle Chevrolet Dealer we want to be your gateway to that connection with your first New vehicle.  Check out this video of a couple of sons finding their dads old 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS.  This is such a heart warming story.  We understand that every new owner that drives off our lot creates this emotional attachment to their vehicle.

Jay Leno has had a very outstanding career with many achivements and now he can add another one to his list. He has recently hit the 10K mile mark on his Chevrolet Volt without even refilling his vehicle with gas once. Thats pretty incredible if you ask me. Leno, quoted in The New York Times “Wheels” blog, said he took delivery of his Chevrolet Volt last December with a full 9.3 gallon tank, and the tank is still more than half-full. To commemorate owners’ achievements, Chevrolet is planning on giving them a “10,000 Electric Mile” badge.

“Volt owners are an extremely passionate and enthusiastic group. They carry pictures of their car, refer to themselves by their VIN number and freely talk about their ownership experience with anyone who will ask,” Chris Perry, vice president of Global Chevrolet Marketing, said. “The 10,000 Electric Mile badge not only recognizes their achievement, but gives another point to brag about with anyone interested in learning more about the Chevrolet Volt.”Based on a recent survey by Chevrolet, Volt owners fill up once a month on average, and travel more than 900 miles between fuel fill-ups. EPA estimates for the car are 94 miles per gallon equivalent when running in electric mode, and 35 mpg city and 40 highway in range-extended mode. For all you locals in the Enumclaw area feel free to come check out our Chevrolet Volt.  We are a Chevrolet Volt Seattle Dealer.

‘Fabulous!’ is how the 2011 Enumclaw Cross Country teams trip to state was described by head coach Jeff Jacobson. However on there adventure down to Pasco they rented two vehicles from Gamblin Motors (a Van and a Traverse). Most people do not know that Art Gamblin Motors has a Rental Department.

Jacobson says that he ‘loves renting cars from Gamblin because the vehicles are always clean, good shape and ready to roll.’  The vehicles were not the only thing ready to roll as the girls ended up finishing 13^th in whole sate ofWashington and the guys finishing in the middle of the pack of 3A SPSL. Another statement from Jacobson was ‘there was enough room for everybody.’ That is quite a compliment seeing they had 8 girls, 2 boys and 2 coaches! On a last note he also when it comes time to rent a car for state again he would choose a Gamblin Motors Chevy!

According to a recent study the gas pump is proven to be the dirtiest place you touch. According to The Los Angeles Times, the doctor’s research results show 71 percent of gas pump handles are “highly contaminated’ with the kinds of germs most associated with a high risk of illness.” It looks like Oregon has the right idea about not having their citizens pump gas for themselves. Other highly-contaminated items we encounter on an everyday basis include public mailboxes, ATM machines and escalators. Now, before you run off and buy an electric car to avoid germ-covered gas pumps Maybe you should just keep a can of disinfectant wipes in the car. It’d be cheaper, at least. Unless it’s the nice new Chevrolet Volt!

It was announced the 2013 Chevy Cruzewill be manufactured at the Lordstown, Ohio plant. GM is slated to retool the facility’s body shop and assembly line next year through a $5.5-million investment, according to Tom Mock, a spokesman for GM. The diesel Chevrolet Cruze is set to arrive in 2013, and though GM hasn’t released any official power plant decisions or fuel-economy estimates as of yet, the vehicle is expected to return somewhere around 50 miles per gallon when it arrives. You can’t argue with that 50 miles to the gallon sounds good to me. This is the first legitimate diesel passenger car effort from a domestic manufacturer in years, and rumors indicate the vehicle will come boasting a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel with around 147 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. Not to shabby be sure to check out gamblin motors when the vehicle is released.  What we are really excited to see with this new Diesel is the EPA Gas Mileage Numbers!

                There hasn’t been much said or released from Chevrolet’s crew about making the new 2012 CamaroZL1. Ladies and gentlemen the wait is over and now some details are out. The model will reportedly arrive with a blistering 580 horsepower and 556 pound-feet of torque under its wide hood. Also there will be two wheel options will be available, including a five-spoke and a 10-spoke design, and buyers can pick from a total of nine colors. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard equipment, though a six-speed automatic will also be available for those buyers who wish to leave the cog-swapping to the car. The situation with the gauges is there will be the same 4 pack console gauges as the SS model. Sound like a good deal to check out and consider. Check out our Olympia area Chevy dealer early 2012 for the release of this car.

Well if you have been looking at the new Chevrolet Sonic now is your chance to get one for free. On November 5^th Chevy is putting on a scavenger hunt for any Chevrolet customer to come down to Seattle and participate in the virtual scavenger hunt for the Chevy Sonic. Participants get there clues via cell phone and through the app which is available on the iphone and android market. Chevrolet and Google are teaming up now to make a series of fun challenges for Seattle residents and so there are some chances to win. the app’s name is ‘scvngr.’ And you have to remember that it is a win-win situation even if you don’t get the car. All the participants are helping raise awareness for the American Cancer Society. And hey it’s a fundraiser so it will be fun win or lose! But if you win your saving 14,495 dollars so they should motivate you to try to pull the win off! Seattle is 1 of 27 cities to participate in the ‘Sonic Adventures.’ Let the games begin!

participate in the virtual scavenger hunt for the Chevy Sonic. Participants get there clues via cell phone and through the app which is available on the iphone and android market. Chevrolet and Google are teaming up now to make a series of fun challenges forSeattle residents and so there are some chances to win. the app’s name is ‘scvngr.’ And you have to remember that it is a win-win situation still even if you don’t get the car. All the participants are helping raise awareness for the American Cancer Society. And hey it’s a fundraiser so it will be fun win or lose! But if you win your saving 14,495 dollars so they should motivate you to try to pull the win off!Seattle is 1 of 27 cities to participate in the ‘Sonic Adventures.’ Let the games begin! Art Gamblin Motors is proud to be a supporting Seattle Chevrolet Dealer.

When you think of Electric Vehicles you think of the Toyota Prius or the Chevy Volt but Cheverolet has announced the release of a new vehicle you can add to that list call the ‘spark.’ It’s horsepower is listed as 83 MPH and coupled to 5 manuel speed transmission.It was also announced a full-electric version of the Chevy Spark that GM is planning for select markets, including the U.S., using lithium-ion battery technology from A123 Systems. The ecotech engine fetured in this vehicle you may see in future chevy cars as well such as the Malibu or Impala.the new engines will have gas direct-injection, will include turbocharged versions, and will work with various alternative powerplants, including electric. So keep your eyes open as this new vehicle and engine look to ‘Spark’ the market!

Art Gamblin Motors is pleased to announce an image upgrade to their Chevrolet and Buick dealership in Enumclaw.  This remodel will consist of integrating a new Chevrolet entry with new interior flooring and finishes.  A new drive-in Service Reception area will be constructed which will allow service customers to keep out of the wind and rain when bringing in their cars for maintenance and repair.

Gamblin reports that this new look aligns with Chevrolet dealerships across the country.  It promotes a new clean brand image by incorporating aluminum composite materials on the outside of the building with consistent colors and finishes on the inside of  the building.

The owner, Alan Gamblin says, “This undertaking is a big investment, but Chevrolet has a bonus program to reimburse our dealership.  With our Chevy sales up 66% this year we anticipate a full return on our investment over the next four years of the program.  Most people don’t realize that we built this building almost 25 years ago.  Because a lot of thought and planning took place 25 years ago when we built the building, we will be able to continuing to service and sell vehicles during the remodel without any inconvenience to our customers.”

Construction for the update starts the week of October 17^th and will take four months to complete.  The contract was awarded to a commercial contractor, Donovan Brothers of Auburn.  Art Gamblin Motors expressed their thanks to the City of Enumclaw for being so helpful with this project.

 Top 10 in 2010. With a title like that, it’s no surprise that Chevrolet Malibu was selected as the car to represent the first Ecotech engine. You need a great car for a great new upcoming engine. This engine they call the Echotech is a 2.5 cylinder engine that puts out 190 HP and 180 LB-FT of torque. Not only does it have speed to get you going places quickly, but it also has a 30 MPG engine that won’t break your bank at the pump! Mike Anderson, a global engineer says ‘The noise intensity is 40% less than our  2.4L direct-injected engine, which was named one Ward’s 10 Best Engines.’ People that have drove the Malibu with or without the new engine says it gives it a more powerful acceleration which is useful for highway driving. I don’t think titles will stop at ‘top 10 in 2010.’ Sounds like in 2013 we could have the best engine ever seen.  So if you are looking for a new Chevrolet in Seattle or a Chevrolet in Tacoma come see us.