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The change of the seasons produced great things for General Motors. Their U.S. sales were up 12.5 percent for September with 251,310 units sold. Chevrolet along was up 10.92 percent with 170,675 units sold and year-to-date sales were up 3.46 percent with 1,596,182 units sold from January through September 2015. “Staying focused on core values like initial quality, sales and service satisfaction, cost of ownership, dependability and advanced technology is paying off in higher sales and share, stronger transaction prices and lower incentives,” said Kurt McNeil, GM’s U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “Unlike our competitors, we did not need to rely on higher incentives to grow our business.” Other Highlights for September 2015: Impala sales were up 1.45 percent to 9,359 units Tahoe sales were up 7.52 percent to 6,119 units Camaro sales were up 2.64 percent to 5,246 units Spark sales were up 16.97 percent to 2,371 units Silverado sold 53,725 units Corvette sales were up 4.26 percent to 2,572 units Trax sold 6,140 units Malibu sales were up 12,38 percent to 17,066 units Colorado sold 7,334 units SS sales were up 100 percent to 222 units Traverse sales were up 13.25 percent to 8,857 units for its best-ever September sales Equinox sales were up 24.74 percent to 21,537 units for its best-ever September sales To get your hands on one of the most popular models for the fall come into Galles Chevrolet. We’re located at 1601 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque NM and we look forward to working with you.

“The new ZZ6 is the ultimate ZZ 350-based crate engine from Chevrolet Performance,” said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “After more than six decades, our powertrain engineers continue to refine and update the classic Small Block architecture, adapting new technologies to advance the legacy of the industry’s most adaptable V-8 engine and giving customers new choices from the company that pioneered the concept of high-performance crate engines.” Talk about bringing back the classics. Chevy has recently unleashed the new ZZ6 crate engine which builds on the classic Chevy Small Block 350. This new engine uses Fast Burn cylinder heads and bee-hive style valve springs. These features enable the engine to reach up to 405 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. Also in use is a hydraulic roller camshaft that will support the engine’s airflow capability, and a forged steel cranks half and quiet high-silicon aluminum pistons. For more information on this unique engine come into Galles Chevrolet and sit down with one of our associates. We look forward to helping you!

The Chevy brand has taken pride in putting out a number of stylish models in the Corvette lineup over the years. Each model has exuded the epitome of a top-quality sports car with its impressive performance capabilities, and sleek, sporty body design that is just made for drivers who love style and speed. Recently MotorWeek decided to take a look back at one of the classic Corvette models, the 1986 Corvette Convertible in one of their Retro Review episodes. When this model first debuted in 1986, Corvette Convertible fans everywhere were ecstatic as it had been eleven years since the brand had released a new model. The automaker was more focused on fuel-efficient models due to the gas crisis. Even so, after a drought of more than a decade, this all-new model did not disappoint with its high-performance capabilities and smooth drivability all wrapped up in a stylish body design. See the full Retro Review in the video above!

If you’re a driver who enjoys the feel of a powerful vehicle that’s easy to handle, you’ll want to experience the 2016 Chevrolet SS. For the new model year, the Chevy SS has added onto the performance-oriented updates that were made last year. “The 2016 SS design changes more fully express the true driving character of the sedan while further enhancing the car’s overall performance,” said Todd Christensen, Chevrolet Performance Car marketing manager. Updated for 2016 is the front fascia features, which include vertical ducts at the outer edges, new LED signature lighting, functional hood vents and 19-inch cast aluminum. Chevrolet didn’t change everything of course. The unique blend of performance, comfort and space that drivers expect from the SS are still prevalent. There is a powerful  6.2L V-8 engine under the hood and turns out an SAE-certified 415 horsepower (310 kW) and 415 lb-ft of torque (563 Nm), and offers a six-speed manual transmission or a paddle-shift six-speed automatic transmission. If the 2016 Chevrolet SS sounds like a vehicle that you’d like to get behind the wheel of, come into Galles Chevrolet. We’re located at 1601 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque, NM and we look forward to helping you!

Having reliable transportation is important to any small business, especially one like Payne Pest Management. When Willie Payne and his wife, Kathleen, made the choice to start their own business they knew they would need a dependable truck to get them to their new clients. Naturally, they chose a Chevrolet. “Access to credit is a challenge for many businesses as they launch, and this was true for us in 2006,” said Willie Payne, chairman and CEO, Payne Pest Management. “Since Walter and the Chevrolet commercial vehicle team treated us with respect when we needed it the most, our business partnership continues to grow today.” Payne Pest Management, which started with just three employees and one 2006 Chevy Silverado, has now grown to include no less than 45 Chevy vehicles including the Cruze, Equinox, and Silverado models. “All of our Chevrolet vehicles are dependable, and it’s nice to know that I don’t have to worry about our vehicles performing while on the job,” Payne said. “This allows me to focus on growing my business.”

The 2016 Chevy Equinox is here at Galles Chevrolet for our customers from Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, NM. If you’re interested in learning more about this model before it arrives, read through our limited Research & Review page. This page will inform you about everything we currently know about this model. We know that one of the available engine options for this model will be a V6 with sport-tuned suspension. The 2016 Chevy Equinox will also be offered with either Front Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive. Additionally, you can expect to find available features such as Lane Departure Warning, Rear Park Assist, LED Fog Lights, Automatic Climate Control, Remote Vehicle Starter System, Siri Eyes Free for iPhone interaction, and OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation. You can visit the 2016 Chevy Equinox Research & Review page to learn even more about this model and then fill out our Online Scheduling Form to setup a test drive.

We are happy to announce that the 2016 Chevy Traverse will soon be here at Galles Chevrolet. This popular SUV comes in four trim levels and has nine color options. The 2016 Traverse has been named as one of Kelley Blue Book’s Top Cars for Families and comes with a long list of convenience and safety features. If you’re interested in learning more about this model, keep your eyes here on our blog to find out when it has arrived. You can also sign up for a test drive now so you know you won't miss your opportunity to experience the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse for yourself.

General Motors recently announced the August U.S. sales totals for the Chevrolet brand as well as their year-to-date totals for all of 2015 so far. Throughout the entire year, the brand's sales in the U.S. have reached 1,425,507 units, rising 2.6% up from last year’s total during these same months. For just the month of August, Chevrolet’s sales amounted to 183,098 units. August Sales: Corvette sales increased by 1.7%  with 2,725 units Silverado 1500 sales increased by 11.7% with 54,977 units Camaro sales reached 6,236 units Equinox sales increased by 17.8% with 25,211 units City Express Cargo Van sales reached 1,092 units Impala sales increased by 0.8% with 9,880 units Colorado sales reached 7,114 units Cruze sales reached 14,661 units Malibu sales increased by 7.4% with 17,553 units

After 51 years, Chevrolet is celebrating the 10-millionth Malibu customer served. The model has truly become a global staple, popular in not only the United States but all over the world in more than 25 markets. What is most remarkable about this model is the growth that Chevrolet as a brand has experienced since the launch of the Malibu in 1964. At that time, conventional customer service consisted of an owner’s manual and a personal relationship with your dealer. With the introduction of toll-free phone lines in the 1990’s, call centers were able to answer many customer questions. Today, customers all over the world are able to reach out to Chevrolet on social media and in-vehicle technology, such as OnStar at any time, day or night. Through all this growth and change, the Malibu stood strong. “The Chevy Malibu joins an exclusive club of vehicles that have achieved this extraordinary milestone and we acknowledge it today by honoring the common thread linking every one produced: The customer,” said Alan Batey, president, global Chevrolet. “Some people are buying their very first Malibu today and others may have driven a Malibu from a different generation as their first car. It is a car that has resonated with customers for more than half a century.” The 10-millionth Chevy Malibu was sold just as the 2016 model is entering production and once again, it will make history. This newest models promises to be completely restyled, the most technologically advanced model yet and even more fuel efficient. The inclusion of new systems like the Teen Driver system, which was included at the request of consumers, will keep even the youngest drivers safe. If you’d like to learn more about the 2016 Chevy Malibu come into Galles Chevrolet at 1601 Lomas Boulevard NE in Albuquerque, NM or give us a call at (505)814-1123.

Happy Labor Day from everyone here at Galles Chevrolet! We hope you are enjoying the long weekend in Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, NM. Thank you for all your contributions and achievements of the past year. It’s truly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you soon here at 1601 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque, NM 87102 soon.

General Motors is celebrating reaching a major milestone with total sales for the company reaching an impressive total of 500 million units. Recently Chevrolet in Brazil decided to say a special thanks to all of their customers by telling the  story of one young woman who was actually born in the back seat of a Chevrolet. It was Friday the 13th a little in the afternoon and Maria de Fátima Moraes Fassi was two weeks away from the birth of her second child when she suddenly felt her contractions begin. Since her husband was at work, she asked her neighbor to drive her to the hospital, but apparently her daughter was in too much of a hurry to wait. By the time they reached a stoplight down the street from her home her neighbor had to help her deliver her bouncing baby girl Lucimara. Her daughter has been hearing this story ever since she was born and has grown to love it as much as her parents who proudly boast how their daughter was born in the back of a Chevy. Check out the video above to hear the full story and stop by Galles Chevrolet anytime to see all of the new models that we have in stock. We are located at 1601 Lomas Blvd. in Albuquerque, NM where we serve customers from Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Moriarty, and Santa Fe, NM.

The Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) has been become the most popular models used by K-9 units throughout the country. This model has been designed to give both the officer and his K-9 companion a cool and comfortable vehicle for them to spend the day riding around inside since that is where they spend the majority of their time when on duty. The Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) comes equipped with not only a spacious interior but also an advanced climate control system, and additional heating and cooling vents in the third-row area, which is where the dogs spend most of their time. In these vehicles, the third-row seat is removed in order to allow room for the K-9 unit’s kennel, which means that they are directly in the line of the extra vents. This addition is especially important because heatstroke is a dangerous possibility for animals that are left in hot cars since they are not able to sweat off the heat as easily as humans. “Our K-9s live with our deputies and their families. They are on duty with our deputies every day - responding to calls for service, training, and creating an unbreakable bond,” said Oakland County (Mich.) Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard. “The K-9 Unit is an invaluable tool that serves our community and the Tahoe PPV is an important part of our operation.”