Auto News - 2014 Corvette Revealed January 13th

First Drive of Seventh Generation Corvette Prototype

Camouflaged 2014 Corvette offered as free download in Gran Turismo®5 


Detroit - Chevrolet and Polyphony Digital Inc., the developers of the award-winning Gran Turismo® franchise, collaborated to provide an authentic driving experience in a seventh-generation Corvette prototype currently available to only a handful of people in the world.
During the creation of the virtual Corvette prototype, careful attention was paid to the tiniest details from the creases and wrinkles in the soft camouflage used to disguise the new design to specific driving characteristics that are currently being tuned and refined ahead of the vehicle’s official debut in January.

“Until now, only the most skilled drivers on the Corvette team have been authorized to push the test prototypes to the limits on some of the most challenging track surfaces in the world,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Global Marketing. “Through this unique collaboration with Gran Turismo, Chevrolet is able, for the first time, to give performance car enthusiasts access to such an exclusive driving experience.”
All six previous generations of the Corvette have been available to players of the Gran Turismo series since the game’s inception and the Chevrolet nameplate remains one of the most popular vehicles to race. The camouflaged Corvette C7 Test Prototype is immediately available for download through the PlayStation® Store from the PlayStation®3 at no additional cost. It can be driven on some of the world’s renowned race tracks, including Daytona International Speedway and the infamous Nurburgring – one of the track surfaces used in testing to evaluate the new Corvette’s driving dynamics.

“Gran Turismo has had many firsts and we’re excited to partner with Chevrolet for yet another – bringing the first-ever Chevrolet prototype vehicle into a racing game,” said Kazunori Yamauchi, president of Polyphony Digital, Inc. “As car enthusiasts, we’re thrilled to give fans this extraordinary level of access to the seventh generation Corvette that otherwise would not be possible.”

The Gran Turismo series has sold more than 67 million games since its inception and remains the highest-selling PlayStation-exclusive franchise of all time.

Chevrolet will introduce the 2014 Corvette on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. For more information and video content, please visit www.one13thirteen.com. Enthusiasts can join the conversation about the next-generation Corvette and keep track of new announcements on Facebook (facebook.com/corvette) and Twitter@Chevrolet(#Corvette). Fans that follow the
#one13thirteen hashtag on Twitter can look forward to exclusive updates. 

 Fans Get Excited

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

Actual Vehicle not shown here.

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

Source: Motor Trend, Car Buyers Guide

ACDelco® dexosTM1 Synthetic Blend Oil. New technology to take you farther

ACDelco® dexos

New technology to take you farther

dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 motor oil—developed by General Motors and sold under the ACDelco brand—is the new global engine oil specification designed specifically to meet the requirements of GM vehicles.

The benefits:

• Improved fuel efficiency

• Enhanced engine cleanliness

• Corrosion protection

• Sludge control

• Wear protection

• Aeration control

Frequently Asked Dealer Questions

What substitute engine oil should be used if dexos1 is unavailable?

In the event that dexos1-approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level,

you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. Use of oils

that do not meet the dexos1 specification, however, may result in reduced performance under certain

circumstances.

How does ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 compare to the new GF-5 motor oils(s)?

• Compared to GF-5, the dexos1 Weighted Piston Deposit (WPD) merits limit has been increased from 4.0 to 4.5

(reduces the amount of deposits on the pistons).

• This translates to “cleaner pistons” and better engine performance.

• How? Deposits can form behind and around piston rings, causing the rings to stick and be “sluggish.” Full

compression does not occur, resulting in increased emissions, decreased fuel economy and decreased engine

performance overall.

Is dexos1 a new brand of oil GM is using for 2011?

• No, dexos1 is the trademark name for the GM Global Engine Oil Specification.

• ACDelco is GM’s dexos1-approved product, but GM will license the dexos1 oil specification to various motor oil

companies around the world.

• ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 motor oil is currently available from your local GM oil distributor.

Will Cadillacs still use Mobil 1 as a factory-fill oil?

• No, ACDelco dexos1 5W-30 will be used as factory fill, and meets the standards for Cadillac engines.

• However, Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30 is dexos1-approved and will remain on the GM Oil Program as the dexos1

Full Synthetic offering on our program for those consumers who want to purchase it.

What dexos1 products will be available?

• ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 is available now. Please reference bulletins CCA10-162 and

CCA10-129.

• It will be available initially in drums and bulk (drum pump-off), followed by quart bottles in December.

• Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30 is dexos1-approved and remains as the “Best” option in our Good Better Best

comprehensive offer .

Advantages of ACDelco dexos1

• One global engine oil specification enables General Motors to bring higher-performing engines to market.

• ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 oil provides improved levels of engine cleanliness, corrosion protection,

sludge control, wear protection, aeration control and fuel efficiency versus GF-4. The result is improved engine life

and performance.

• ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30:

- Offers improved oil performance and protection to help improve engine durability

- Exhibits improved oxidation and wear performance

- Increases piston cleanliness to deliver improved engine performance

- Reduces oil consumption due to evaporative loss

- Provides greater viscosity control to help deliver improved fuel efficiency

Helping to conserve resources

• At General Motors, we are doing our part to protect the environment and conserve precious resources.

The ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 engine oil specification provides a balance of:

- Improved viscometric properties, which create less friction in the engine and contribute to improved fuel

economy

- Improved emissions through low volatility base stock oils

- Improved oxidation and deposit-forming tendencies, allowing your emission systems to operate longer and more

optimally

• The Engine Oil Life System (OLS) in GM vehicles indicates when an oil change is needed. These “optimal drain

intervals” are precisely tailored to the customer’s driving habits and conditions. Oils meeting the dexos1

specifications are some of the most robust oils available and resist degradation.

Service implications

• The ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 specification makes it easier for customers to choose their vehicle’s

required engine oil by providing a single specification that they can look for and rely upon. Customers should look in

their vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for the proper viscosity grade.

• The dexos1 specification is backward-compatible to older vehicles and is a suitable oil for pre-2011 GM vehicles

with gasoline engines (excluding Duramax diesel vehicles, which should use CJ-4 oils).

• Oil specified for 2010 and prior model year vehicles is still available as part of ACDelco’s comprehensive Good

Better Best oil offering.

• Because of the composition, ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30 is priced slightly higher than

conventional oil; however, the incremental price is small when trading off the improved engine life and

vehicle performance.

• This pricing is comparable to other synthetic blends and full synthetics in the marketplace.

Selling ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30

• This new specification has a terrific quality story. Ensure you take a few moments to explain why a dexos1 oil

change is the right choice for your customers by:

- Reviewing the dexos1 benefits

- Highlighting the durability and engine performance benefits

- Explaining the difference in the Synthetic Blend and the consumer benefits vs. other non-dexos1 products,

like competitive cost, efficiency, wear protection, etc.

- Letting your customers know that dexos1 is acceptable and recommended for 2010 MY and older gasoline

engine vehicles .

How do we know if a vehicle needs dexos1?

•The oil fill cap of the vehicle will indicate that the vehicle is filled with dexos1, each vehicle’s Owner’s Manual

•outlines engine oil recommendations and you can also advise your customers on the proper oil for their engines.

•What happens if you don’t use dexos1 in a vehicle?

•GM recommends that customers who purchase 2011 MY gasoline vehicles use oil that is licensed to the new

•specifications outlined in their Owner’s Manual. GM’s warranty does not change with the introduction of dexos1.

•Using oil that does not meet GM specifications can compromise engine performance and may result in GM

•denial of a warranty claim.

•What does the GM Owner’s Manual say about dexos1?

•• GM Owner’s Manuals for 2011 MY gasoline-engine vehicles state: Use only engine oil that is approved to the

•dexos1 specification or an equivalent engine oil of the appropriate viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to the

•dexos1 specification will show the dexos1 symbol on the container. Failure to use the recommended engine oil or

•equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are unsure whether your oil

•is approved to the dexos1 specification, ask your service provider.

•• Corvette recommends Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 5W-30 oil that meets the requirements of the dexos1 specification.

•Can dexos1 be used on 2010 and prior GM vehicles?

•• Yes, dexos1 is backward-compatible and suitable for use in pre-2011 gasoline vehicles and should be offered

•to all customers who want to move up to the improved performance level dexos1 offers. All GM Duramax diesel

•vehicles should use CJ-4 oils. Follow the Owner’s Manual for engine oil recommendation.

Mobil 1 applications (V-Series Cadillacs and Corvettes), although Mobil 1 Full Synthetic

•5W-30 is a dexos1-approved full synthetic and continues to be offered on the GM Oil Program for those consumers

•seeking the enhanced performance levels offered by a dexos1-approved Full Synthetic.

Will Cadillacs use Mobil 1 for the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Service?

• No, 2011 MY vehicles and forward will use ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend 5W-30.

• ACDelco dexos1 5W-30 was specifically designed for GM vehicles and meets the standard for Cadillac engines.

The Memories of American Heroes Live On

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory".


Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am.

Throughout both internal conflicts and world wars, America’s veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting those at home. Remember their service and bravery at one of the monuments or memorials in the region.

New York offers several inspiring memorials where visitors are welcome year-round, so take some time to honor America’s heroes on this day November 11, 2011.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS, thank you for your bravery and courage. 

Know Your Motor Oil: GM’s New dexos

If you drive a 2011 General Motors vehicle (and if you buy a GM vehicle in coming years), there is or will be a new motor oil in your car or truck. 

In October of this year, General Motors began licensing motor oil that meets a new proprietary (i.e. GM-only) specification, trademarking that specification/license as “dexos” (the lowercase is, oddly enough, correct).

So what does that mean for you, the driver? “First of all, dexos is a motor oil specification, not a recipe,” noted Eric Johnson, senior project engineer with GM Powertrain-North America’s Fuels & Lubricants division. “It’s the first common engine oil specification General Motors has ever developed that will encompass all our companies in all our markets.”

While the specification might not be a recipe, it is stringent enough that virtually all motor oil blenders have responded by creating dexos-spec products that are made of synthetic motor oil. That’s right. When it comes time to change your oil, you’ll need to use a synthetic motor oil.

That means, for starters, that your oil changes will likely be more expensive than in the past. But it also means you’ll be getting the ultimate in protection, a motor oil that can last the duration of the extended oil change intervals recommended by your Engine Oil Life System (EOLS), the little reminder in your car that tells you when it’s time to change the oil.

The dexos specification was first conceived in 2006 and developed in 2007. Motor oil blenders were apprised of the specifics in 2008 and 2009, and informed that in order to meet factory warranty requirements, products meeting the dexos spec would need to be licensed by GM beginning this year. (There are actually two dexos specifications: dexos-1 for gasoline engines and dexos-2 for diesel engines. For 2011 vehicles, only dexos-1 is being installed at the factory.)

According to Johnson, GM had several goals in developing the specification. In addition to creating a common specification that would work across all brands in all markets, GM also wanted a product with improved fuel economy and fuel economy retention when compared with existing products. The dexos spec was also designed so the motor oil can function as a hydraulic fluid, an increasingly common design element in GM engines that use variable valve timing. And, the company hopes to further “optimize” drain intervals by increasing motor oil robustness through the dexos spec.

“When used with the EOLS, we will be able to increase drain intervals and reduce the amount of oil used during the lifetime of a vehicle,” Johnson said. “The EOLS will take into account the better quality of dexos products.”

So, the long and short of it is your new GM vehicle will, for warranty purposes, require a new, high-tech synthetic motor oil that will protect your new baby better than ever before. Plus, you’ll likely be able to drive it even further between routine oil changes if you follow the EOLS. True, you might have to pay a little more for your oil change, but in the long run that sounds like a fair trade to us.