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Since 2014, Chevrolet has sold over 1.4 million cars equipped with 4G LTE capability. This is more than all other brands in the industry and this total is made up of over 500,000 Chevrolet Colorado, Silverado, and Silverado HD trucks. Chevrolet has released new television commercial highlighting the benefits of the Silverado’s OnStar 4G LTE connectivity. As a continuation of the “Real People, Not Actors” campaign Chevrolet’s “Mobile Office” offers people the choice between an OnStar 4G LTE connected Silverado and a similar car without the connectivity. The campaign has been broken up into a 45-second spot and a 15-second spot with a longer version on Chevrolet.com and available for you to see in the video below. “The spot illustrates just one aspect of the connectivity Chevrolet offers our owners,” said Paul Edwards, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “Based on usage rates for features such as OnStar, 4G LTE, and RemoteLink, Chevrolet’s technologies deliver real-world benefits for our customers – and are a competitive advantage for our brand.” Since 2014, Chevrolet has been a frontrunner in vehicle connectivity. It was the first brand to feature Siri Eyes Free Compatibility, and the 2016 models will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability across more cars than any other brand. Over 99 percent of people who bought a car with OnStar 4G LTE took advantage of the free trial and then signed up for five years of connectivity. Chevrolet hopes to continue its success into the future and only improve as time goes on. "Silverado Ad Showcases Chevrolet Leadership in Connectivity." Media.gm.com. N.p., 30 Dec. 2015. Web. 30 Dec. 2015.

We would like to wish all of our customers in the Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty and Santa Fe, NM a happy new year. We look forward to helping with all your service, maintenance, new and pre-owned vehicle needs in 2016!

Just yesterday Chevrolet made the announcement for its recent 2016 Trax Midnight Edition. This model offers an all-black look that gives buyers a striking choice, helping the brand look to increase the crossover sales for 2015. The Midnight Edition features black beltline molding, wheels, door handles, and bezels, paired with a black applique for the license plate. The interior feature seats with grey accents and floor mats with gray piping. “Introduced just a year ago, the Trax has quickly become an important vehicle for Chevrolet, bringing in new, younger and more female buyers to the brand,” said Betsy Flegg, senior marketing manager, Chevrolet Crossovers. “The small SUV segment is the fastest growing in the industry and models such as the new Trax Midnight Edition provides customers an expressive option.” The Trax Midnight Edition goes up for sale during the second half of February 2016, with an additional $500 to the Trax LTZ’s retail price of $26,125 (MSRP includes destination charge, but excludes tax, title and other dealer fees). "Chevrolet Trax Crosses to the Dark Side." Media.gm.com. N.p., 27 Dec. 2015. Web. 28 Dec. 2015.

From the whole team here at Galles Chevrolet we’d like to wish you a very Happy Holidays to everyone in the Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty and Santa Fe, NM area. We wish you the best and hope to see you here at 1601 Lomas Blvd, NE soon.

Chevrolet has big plans for CES 2016 where it’s preparing to unveil an improved myChevrolet mobile app that will allow for even easier control of the car. The new app will bring together the services of both myChevrolet and Onstar Remotelink to improve customer capability in accessing services such as roadside assistance, parking reminders, vehicle diagnostics, key fob commands, and many more. The new myChevrolet app will bring in a new look and feel for the customer and will provide the ability for mobile services to grow and expand heading into the future. “The myChevrolet app will be the most comprehensive vehicle app available – and will support the ownership experience over the life of the vehicle,” said Paul Edwards, vice president, Chevrolet marketing. “By integrating OnStar RemoteLink features into the myChevrolet app, we’re creating a one-stop-app for owners to manage their vehicle with one user profile and unified log-in.” The addition of RemoteLink features to the myChevrolet app is part of a larger change to the Chevrolet Owner Center, which focuses on making vehicle management and ownership easier than ever. Starting next year, my.chevrolet.com will enable drivers to control their OnStar account, as well as stay updated on vehicle maintenance and information. "New MyChevrolet App Unlocks Vehicles’ Full Potential." Media.gm.com. N.p., 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 22 Dec. 2015.

Come to Galles Chevrolet where we now have the 2016 Silverado 1500 available here for all of our customers from Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, NM. We encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about this impressive model should stop by our dealership and take it out for a test drive. We have also released a new Research & Review page on this model that you should be sure to check out if you want to learn all about this impressive pickup before making your way over to see it in person. We have a short preview of the page below but make sure you check out the full page to learn more. The seven trim level options on this truck include the WT, LS, LT, LT Z71, LTZ, LTZ Z71, and High Country which are each powered by one of the two available engine options that include either a 285 hp 4.3L ECOTEC V6 engine or a 355 hp 5.3L ECOTEC V8 engine. Additional features that are available on this model include StabiliTrak, ABS, Single-Zone Manual Climate Control, Cruise Control, Remote Keyless Entry, Remote Locking Tailgate, HD Radio, Chevrolet MyLink® 8” Color Touchscreen Audio System, Hill Descent Control, Rear Vision Camera, Theft-Deterrent System, Remote Vehicle Starter System,

Chevrolet is proud to announce that two of their powertrains have been named to the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. The two powertrains are the 3.6L V6 engine that is offered in the 2016 Chevy Camaro, and the Voltec propulsion system that powers the 2016 Chevy Volt. “This recognition is a win for our customers with improved efficiency and performance and a credit to our engineering teams and supplier partners,” said Dan Nicholson, vice president, Global Powertrain. “It isn’t enough to just be good. Many of our competitors are good. At GM, we are committed to consistently delivering great propulsion systems.” In order to determine which powertrains to include on this year’s list, WardsAuto evaluated 31 different engines from 11 different automakers. Through the evaluation, they considered refinement, power, new technology, and fuel efficiency for each system and then compared the results with data from similar engines and systems. The 3.6L V6 engine generates 355 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque and utilizes technologies such as Active Fuel Management, direct injection, and continuously variable valve timing. The EPA estimated fuel economy rating for this engine when paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission is 23 MPG city/ 28 MPG highway*. The Voltec propulsion system is made up of the 18.4 kWh battery system, drive unit, power electronics, and range-extending engine. This system offers a total driving range of over 420 miles and an EV range of 53 miles allowing customers to travel up to 1000 miles between gas fill ups. Thanks to the improved two-motor drive unit, this model can also travel from 0-30 mph in 2.6 seconds and 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds. *EPA estimate. Actual mileage will vary. Read, Tom. "CHEVROLET CLINCHES TWO ENGINE AWARDS." N.p., 10 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.gm.com%2Fmedia%2Fus%2Fen%2Fchevrolet%2Fnews.detail.html%2Fcontent%2FPages%2Fnews%2Fus%2Fen%2F2015%2Fdec%2F1210-engineAwards.html>.

The 2016 Chevy Camaro is now available here at Galles Chevrolet and we encourage all of our customers from Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, NM to head on over to our dealership to see this impressive vehicle in person and learn more about all that it has to offer. You can even fill out our Online Scheduling Form to set up a test drive before heading over to 1601 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87102. This all-new model comes with a number of standard features and many available options that allow you to completely customize this vehicle to fit your needs and personal style. One of the design options available to you is the exterior color, and the 2016 Camaro offers ten of them. With all of these exterior color options you are sure to find the one that appeals to you so that you can head down the road in style with a vehicle that you are proud to show off. Out of the ten color options, seven of them are standard that are offered with no additional cost, and the remaining three are premium colors which are available for an additional $395. Standard Colors: Blue Velvet Metallic Nightfall Gray Metallic Silver Ice Metallic Hyper Blue Metallic Summit White Red Hot Black Premium Colors: Garnet Red Tintcoat Mosaic Black Metallic Bright Yellow Visit http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-sports-car.html to see how each of these color options look on the 2016 Chevy Camaro and then stop by our dealership to find out how you can get your own. Ecclestone, Chris. "And Now, The Ten Exterior Colors Of The 2016 Chevy Camaro." GM Authority. N.p., 9 Dec. 2015. Web. <http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/12/and-now-the-ten-exterior-colors-of-the-2016-chevy-camaro/>.

Chevrolet has committed to helping Wreaths Across America accomplish their task of honoring military heroes this holiday season. As part of that commitment, the brand has donated a number of Silverados and Suburbans that have been decorated with the Wreaths Across America graphics to help the organization complete their goal to deliver 700,000 wreaths to honor fallen soldiers at military cemeteries all across the U.S. The journey will begin on Sunday, December 12 beginning at the organization’s Main headquarters and traveling along to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. In addition to the donation of the vehicles, Chevy volunteers, employees and dealerships along the travel route will be donating more than 10,000 wreaths and will assist the organization during their stops at several schools and community centers. During these stops they will aim to teach the students and community center members about their mission to continue to honor and remember those who have served. "We think it is so important to teach our younger generation that our freedoms are not free, and that the stories of our fallen and departed heroes should not be lost through the years,” said Dan Adamcheck, Chevrolet regional sales and marketing manager. “Laying those wreaths and paying tribute is a small way to show how grateful we are.” Wreaths Across America was started back in 1992 by Morrill Worcester. He was inspired by a trip to Arlington National Cemetery as a child and so as an adult began placing wreaths with a handful of volunteers. In the more than 20 years since his mission first began Wreaths Across America has grown to a nationwide movement, and in 2008 Congress unanimously passed a legislation to to create Wreaths Across America Day which is held each December. Rippinger, Tom. "CHEVROLET SUPPORTS WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA." Chevrolet Pressroom. N.p., 4 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.gm.com%2Fmedia%2Fus%2Fen%2Fchevrolet%2Fnews.detail.html%2Fcontent%2FPages%2Fnews%2Fus%2Fen%2F2015%2Fdec%2F1204-wreaths.html>.

Chevrolet sales for the month of November have been officially announced by General Motors and they have reported a 4.8 percent increase over the total number of units that were sold during November of last year. Overall the brand’s total for the month reached an impressive 156,907 units. Additionally, their retail sales increased by 13 percent, which is a higher increase than any other manufacturer. November Highlights For Chevy: Sales of the Camaro increased 20.9 percent with 5,303 units Sales of the Colorado increased 163.3 percent with 6,230 units Sales of the Corvette reached 1,952 units Sales of the Cruze reached 16,073 units Sales of the Equinox increased 5.9 percent with 19,634 units Sales of the Express increased by 19.4 percent with 5,371 units Sales of the Impala increased by 11.4 percent with 10,494 units Sales of the Malibu reached 10,813 units Sales of the Silverad o increased by 5.1 percent with 45,001 units Sales of the Sonic Sales of the SS increased by 41 percent with 148 units Sales of the Suburban increased by 3.4 percent with 5,216 units Sales of the Tahoe reached 7,217 units Sales of the Traverse increased by 10.8 percent with 8,684 units Sales of the Trax reached 6,481 units Sales of the Volt increased by 48.2 percent with 1,980 units Ecclestone, Chris. "General Motors U.S. Sales Up 1.5 Percent To 229,296 Units In November 2015 Read More: Http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/12/general-motors-u-s-sales-up-1-5-percent-to-229296-units-in-november-2015/#ixzz3tIHfRIfR." Gm Authority. N.p., 1 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fgmauthority.com%2Fblog%2F2015%2F12%2Fgeneral-motors-u-s-sales-up-1-5-percent-to-229296-units-in-november-2015%2F>.

We now have the 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 available here at Galles Chevrolet and we invite all of our customers from Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, NM to head to our dealership and take it out for a test drive. This page will provide you with a detailed description of this impressive pickup complete with all of the important information regarding performance capabilities, safety features, convenience and technology features and much more. We are sure that you will find this new page helpful in your efforts to learn everything there is to know about this new vehicle so be sure to look out for its arrival.

The Green Car of the Year award from Green Car Journal has been given to the Next-Generation 2016 Chevy Volt for the second time. Five years ago, the 2011 Volt was the recipient of this award, which recognizes vehicles that offer customers an affordable option that is also environmentally friendly. A total of 11 judges on a panel conduct a detailed analysis on all of the eligible vehicle and take into account each model’s Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board certifications, performance, affordability, availability, accessibility, and fuel efficiency. “Chevrolet’s all-new Volt is a milestone, building on an already-technologically advanced ‘green’ car and delivering what buyers have longed for, including an impressive 53-mile driving range on a single charge,” said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and CarsOfChange.com. “A visually appealing design, increased five-passenger seating, and an array of on-board electronics combine with the Volt’s inherent efficiencies to make the 2016 Chevrolet Volt a real winner.” The 2016 Chevy Volt has an EPA estimate of up to 42 MPG highway* and a driving range of up to 420 miles. *EPA estimate only. Mileage will vary. Malcho, Michelle. "Green Is the New Gold – Again." Media.gm.com. Chevrolet, 19 Nov. 2015. Web. 30 Nov. 2015. <http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2015/nov/1119-volt.html>.