Audia Chevrolet Now Offers Greater Value

The 2014 Volt model will start at $34,995

DETROIT – The Chevrolet Volt, already recognized for having the most satisfied owners will soon come with another people pleaser: a lower price. The 2014 model will start at $34,995, including an $810 destination fee (excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees).

If consumers include federal tax credits ranging from $0-$7,500 (depending on individual tax liability), pricing could start at $27,495. Individual tax situations differ, so consult a tax professional prior to claiming any credits to confirm eligibility for vehicle tax benefits.

“The lower price and cost savings from driving on electricity provide Volt owners an unmatched balance of technology, capability and cost of ownership.  “The 2014 Volt will offer the same impressive list of features, but for $5,000 less.

“Chevrolet have made great strides in reducing costs as we gain experience with electric vehicles
and their components,” Johnson said. “In fact, the Volt has seen an increase in battery range and
the addition of creature comforts, such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and MyLink, since
its launch in 2010.”

Volt owners who charge regularly typically drive 900 miles between fill-ups and visit the gas
station about once a month. The 2014 Volt will continue to provide owners with impressive fuel
economy of 98 MPGe (electric) and 35 city/40 highway on gasoline power without any need to
change their daily driving habits while saving $900 in annual fuel costs. Today’s Volt owners
have logged 364 million miles, including 225 million electric miles.

The Volt’s lower price also changes the comparative set of vehicles on popular auto information
sites like kbb.com, Edmunds.com and cars.com, where visitors to these sites can search for a
new vehicle by type and/or prices. The Volt’s lower price will broaden its exposure to price sensitive prospective buyers using these sites to search for a plug-in electric vehicle or a gas powered alternative sedan.

The Volt continues to be the best selling plug-in vehicle in America and is attracting new buyers
to the Chevrolet brand. More than 70 percent of Volt buyers are new to General Motors. Not
surprisingly, the Toyota Prius is the most frequently traded-in vehicle for a Volt.

California continues to be Volt’s largest market. The 2014 Volt will continue to offer a low
emissions package that earns the Volt a coveted “sticker” for single-occupancy HOV lane
access in California and New York.

The Chevrolet Volt allows gas-free driving for an EPA-estimated 38 miles (61 km), depending
on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. The range-extending engine gives the Volt up to
380 total miles (615 km) of total driving range. The 2014 Volt will start to be available in dealer
showrooms.  Chevrolet will introduce two new colors – Ashen Gray Metallic and Brownstowne
Metallic for the 2014 model year – and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

For more information on our inventory go to www.audiamotors.com

Tips For Parents of New Drivers

With these resources, you’ll feel better about handing over the keys to the Traverse

 

 

One of a teenager’s most exciting rites of passage is when they learn how to drive. For the parents of teens, however, this time is a little less exciting and a whole lot more nerve-racking. Thankfully, there’s a lot that parents can do to help their teenagers take this important step as responsibly and safely as possible. Check out the tips below, and breathe a little easier next time your teenager asks to borrow the family Traverse.

 

 

Learn Your State’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing Laws

Since the 1990s, nearly every state in the nation has passed graduated driver’s licensing laws (GDL laws), which put restrictions on new drivers until they gain more experience behind the wheel. These restrictions include limiting the number of passengers, imposing a curfew for driving at night and banning any and all cell phone usage. Parents should learn the specific GDL laws in their state (detailed here), and make sure their teenager follows them—no ifs, ands or buts.

Sign a Parent/Teen Agreement

It’s a smart idea for parents and their teenager to sign a Parent/Teen Agreement, which spells out the restrictions, privileges, rules and consequences of driving. This agreement puts parents and their teens on the same page (literally), and makes expectations clear from the beginning. For best results, parents must consistently enforce the agreed-upon consequences, and being able to point to a signed document definitely makes doing that a whole lot easier.

Ask for a “Flight Plan”

Studies have shown that teenagers have fewer accidents when driving somewhere specific as opposed to “joy riding” with no set destination. This is why it’s wise for parents to insist that their teenager never gets behind the wheel without filing a “flight plan.” Teens don’t have to be wearing aviator glasses, of course, but they do have to communicate to their parents exactly where they’re going and when they’ll be home.

Always Model Good Driving

Remember that anti-drug PSA from the 1980s where a kid shouted at his dad, “I learned it from watching you” at his dad? Well, teenagers learn how to drive by watching their parents, too. If you focus on driving the speed limit, following the rules of the road, and avoiding distractions, the only time your teen will say “I learned it from watching you” is when you ask them how they’ve become such an incredible driver.

Make Consequences of Drinking and Driving Clear

Teenagers understand that drinking and driving is dangerous, but they’re often unaware of how much a drunk driving conviction would impact their lives. Parents should explain to their teen that most states have zero tolerance for drivers under 21, which means they will have their license suspended if a breathalyzer test detects even a blood alcohol level of .01. Additionally, parents should walk their teen through the thousands of dollars of fees and costs associated with a DUI, and how it will impact their insurance for 3-5 years. With teenagers, the prospect of losing their license as well as their spending cash may be the biggest deterrents of all.

Discuss Distractions

Today’s teenagers have serious distractions behind the wheel. The most serious of these distractions is texting while driving. To demonstrate just how dangerous it is, parents can show their teenagers anti texting-and-driving videos available online, and ask them to take the “It Can Wait” pledge, which proclaims that “no text is worth the risk.” Teenagers can even upload their pledge to Facebook.

Resources

Here are a few resources parents should check out before handing over the car keys to their teenager:
“Teen Driver: A Family Guide To Teen Safety” was created by The National Safety Council and General Motors, and is full of in-depth, indispensable information.
“From Reid’s Dad: A Blog For Parents Of Teen Drivers” is full of resources and reflections written by Tim Hollister, who lost his teenage son, Reid, in a car accident.
“The Good Egg Guide For Parents of New Drivers” aims to “help keep your sons and daughters safer behind the wheel.”

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Heather Spohr is a writer and philanthropist who blogs at the award-winning
The Spohrs Are Multiplying.

2014 Chevy Silverado - Hudson Valley Region

The all new redesigned 2014 Silverado, and its corporate cousin, the GMC Sierra, are due to arrive this spring. They were last all-new as 2007 models.

 

All three engines — a 4.3-liter V-6 and V-8s of 5.3 liters and 6.2liters — are new. In addition to efficient direct injection of fuel, each can drop to 4-cylinder operation to preserve fuel. The automaker has yet to release power ratings or mileage estimates. The transmission are 6-speed automatics.

 

The frame has been updated with high-strength steel. The interior is new, as is the cab — of which, Chevy says, “nearly two-thirds” is high-strength steel. For the first time the Crew Cab will be available with a 6-foot-6 box. 

 

Visit Audia Chevrolet and test drive the all new 2014 Silverado this spring. 

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 Chevy Truck Month is finally back ......

It's a great time to get a deal on Chevy Trucks

 

See our selection of Great Savings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop into Audia Chevrolet Today

 

Hudson Valley - Chevy's Giving More Event

This holiday season starts with something big from

 

 

 

We're giving more savings, more cash back and more great deals on the cars that offer more.

 

 

Like the Silverado which is the most dependable, longest lasting full size pickups on the road.

 

 

 

 

 

Or the Sonic with the most available horsepower and torque in its class.

 

 

 

Whichever vehicle you choose, you're getting more with Chevy. 

 

So stop into Audia Chevrolet, tour the new facility during Chevy's Year End Sales Event to get a great deal like 0% APR financing for 60 months for qualified buyers plus cash back on a brand new Silverado.   Plus for every sold Audia Chevrolet will donate $100  to the American Red Cross for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Buying Guide | Pre-Owned Vehicles

Today's cars are of higher quality, they last longer and are more reliable.  Leasing continues to increase in the popularity, resulting in a huge inventory of two- or four-year-old cars, trucks, and SUVs.  Many of these cares are in excellent condition with low mileage and some portion of the factory warranty remaining!  

 The automotive industry as a whole is changing for the better, not surprisingly so are the ways consumers shop for and purchase vehicles.  

• One emerging method is the manufacturer-certified used-car program at new-car dealers. 
• Another is used-car superstores. Rental-car companies sell much of their inventory directly to consumers for attractive prices.

Certified Pre-Owned programs provide customers with an extended warranty on the engine and drivetrain that is actually continued protection by the factory and is honored at any of that manufacturer's dealers. 

While surfing the Net, shoppers might paddle over to the eBay wave. Buying a car sight-unseen is counter to everything we've all been taught, but as online shoppers have gained confidence in eBay's process and business practices, they've bought more cars, and more mainstream cars, via the online auction: Last year, eBay moved nearly one million vehicles, most offered for sale by dealers.

eBay puts a one-year limited warranty on cars sold on its site and will buy back any car that's misrepresented. Extended warranties are also available for a fee, and professional inspectors can examine potential purchases for buyers before they commit.

Is a Certified Car Right for Me?

It’s always a good idea to research a brand’s CPO program to make an informed judgment. Most companies make an inventory search available on their website that will allow for quick comparison shopping. The warranty that comes with a CPO car can help allay the fear of purchasing a used / pre-owned vehicle.

The used-car marketplace will continue to evolve toward emulating the experience of buying new. 

Audia's Featured vehicle of the week is the 2012 Silverado 1500 Extended Cab
stk #3849 MSRP $39,215 Save $9,040 ---> Total Price $30,175

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Vist Audia Chevrolet's dealership in Millbrook, NY and test drive some of our certified pre-owned vehicles. 

Source: Motor Trend, Car Buyers Guide