Malibu Eco: eAssist Helps Defy Gravity | Chevrolet

Hey fans! Check out this video to see how eAssist helps the Chevrolet Malibu Eco defy gravity and save you even more money on gas? What do you think of this exciting new tech from Chevy?

Trade In Value Appraisal

Take the first steps towards replacing your current vehicle with something new and fresh!  Click the link to find out how much your car is worth as a trade in with our online value appraisal system. 

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Bay Area Corvette Club

Did you know that Dimmitt Chevrolet is a sponsor for the Bay Area Corvette Club, fans? The club holds meetings on the second Thursday of each month, right here at Dimmitt, to organize a wide variety of events for 'vette enthusiasts from the Bay Area!

Are you an owner or lover of Corvettes? Stop by on Thursday, May 9th, for our next meeting to meet like minded people and get involved in all the fun activities!  See you there!

Thank you for the wonderful review, Luis!

 "I went in expecting a long drawn out and pressure filled process and it was the complete opposite." - Luis L.

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2013 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro

Hey fans, we've recently received this astonishing 2013 Hot Wheels Edition Camaro, and it is now available for purchase and viewing in our showroom.  Stop by and take a look at this iconic beauty in person!

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this vehicle, just give us a call at 727-791-1818.

We've earned another "Excellent" review on Google+ Local, keep up the great work team!

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2014 Chevrolet SS Walkaround at the 2013 New York Auto Show | Chevrolet

2013 Camaro Giveaway

Dimmitt Chevrolet is Giving Away this 2013 Camaro at the 7th Annual Pitch for Pink- Strike Out Breast Cancer Special Event!

The Threshers are playing the Ft. Myers Miracle on July 12th and YOU may be the Winner of the 2013 Camaro from Dimmitt Chevrolet.

This event features a concert, silent auction and an opportunity to win the Camaro! Proceeds will benefit breast health services and programs at the hospitals at Morton Plant Mease.

Tickets can be purchased at Threshersbaseball.com

Used Car Tent Event at Oldsmar Flea Maket

Hey fans!  Make sure you stop by the Oldsmar Flea Market this weekend for our huge Used Car Tent Event!  Don't miss out on these great deals.  See you there!  Click the link below to view the event page and get all the details!

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Throwback Thursday: First Chevy Camaro Commercial 1967

Unusual Alliance

General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have formed an unusual alliance designed to help them meet increasing stringent fuel-economy standards by jointly development a new 10-speed automatic transmission.

The announcement underscores the increasingly difficult challenges manufacturers face as they shoot for a 54.5 mile-per-gallon mandate set to take effect in 2025.  That has led a growing number of automakers to set aside traditional rivalries and form potentially far-reaching alliances aimed at development new engines, transmissions, even entire vehicles that can be shared among various brands.

The new gearbox envisioned by GM and Ford will be utilized on a variety of different front- and rear-wheel-drive products, the makers said, noting their shared goal of bringing the technology to market sooner, and at a lower cost, than if they worked together.

“Engineering teams from GM and Ford have already started initial design work on these new transmissions,” said Jim Lanzon, GM vice president of global transmission engineering.

While Lanzon did not outline specific mileage gains targeted by the project, he said, “We expect these new transmissions to raise the standard of technology, performance and quality for our customers while helping drive fuel economy improvements into both companies’ future product portfolios.”

Advanced transmissions have become a critical technology in the industry’s push to increase mileage while also reducing vehicle emissions. A growing number of automakers have migrated to six, seven and even eight-speed gearboxes, and both Chrysler and Land Rover recently confirmed plans to introduce 9-speed transmissions on various models.

Those makers will use a design developed by German supplier ZF whose CEO Stefan Sommer estimated they could reduce fuel consumption by “nearly 13%” compared to older-style 6-speeds.

The GM/Ford project would take the gear count up to 10, which many automotive engineers believe is about the maximum before mass, inertia and friction – as well as cost – would overcome any potential advantage.

Indeed, even at seven and eight speeds, transmissions have to be carefully designed to prevent constant “hunting” as an automatic gearbox switches from gear to gear, something studies reveal can disrupt customer comfort.

As a result, the physical design of the transmission itself becomes only part of the development process. Making the new GM/Ford 10-speed live up to expectations will require extensive work on the software that controls the gearbox. Notably, while Ford’s transmission chief Craig Rennecker says the two makers will develop common parts and components, they will develop their own software – which could run into the 100s of thousands of lines of code.

For decades, domestic automakers were barred by law from cooperating with one another, but such restrictions have been eased in recent years to reflect the increasing challenges the industry faces, especially for makers hoping to go it alone.

The new 10-speed will become the third joint project between GM and Ford. But those makers each have entered into a number of other alliances. General Motors’ European subsidiary is working closely with France’s PSA Peugeot Citroen on a variety of projects.

Courtesy of Autos.Yahoo.com

Tragedy

To everyone affected by the events today in Boston: we are thinking of you.

The Camaro ZL1 Was Originally The Z/28 Until The Last Minute

A scoop from Car & Driver states that  back during the fall of 2010, the Chevrolet Camaro development team was working on a range-topping model that would declare itself king of the ponycar hill — something that’s quick on the strip, and even faster around a road course. This car was going to be the Z/28… as the rumors suggested at the time.

Then the purists within GM voiced that this Camaro, with it’s 6.2L supercharged engine, high content, and bulky weight, didn’t match up with the heritage of the Z/28 — a de-contented, high-revving, street-legal track car. So, just before its unveiling at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show that February, this super Camaro was rebadged as ZL1.

Aren’t you glad they did? Because now, we have the 2014 Z/28 with the amazing, glorious LS7 V8 engine, DSSV shocks, minimal weight, and minimal content. The meek need not apply.

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What to Do When Your Engine Overheats

Things can get out of control quickly if you don’t know what to do when your vehicle’s temperature rises.

Many modern automobiles are so refined that you can hardly hear their engines anymore, but don’t be lulled into complacency—there’s still a combustion cycle taking place under the hood, and catastrophic overheating remains a remote possibility. That’s why you should periodically check your vehicle’s temperature gauge while driving. Every gauge has a normal stopping point once the engine is warmed up; it’s usually a bit below the midpoint line between cold and hot. It’s probably not a doomsday scenario for your engine if your gauge ever reads anywhere above normal, but it could easily become one if you don’t take prompt action. Here are the steps you’ll need to know. 

 

Step 1: Check for steam
The one surefire indication that you’ve really got an overheating engine is that old B-movie standby: plumes of steam pouring out before your eyes. Except it likely won’t be that dramatic, so take a closer look. If you see any steam at all, proceed to Step 3 posthaste lest you meet the same fiery demise as many a B-movie villain. Steam is bad. Take it seriously. 

 

Step 2: Turn off your A/C, Turn on your heater
If you’re the cautious type, skip directly to Step 3—but bear in mind that older engines in particular are prone to mild overheating on hot days, especially when the air conditioner has been running. There’s nothing out of the ordinary in this case; you just need to give your engine a breather. So if you don’t see any steam, you can turn off the A/C and see if that calms things down. If it doesn’t, put your heater on full-blast, which will transfer heat away from the engine. Of course, it will also transfer heat toward you, but your comfort is a lesser priority than the engine’s at this point. If these measures don’t work in short order, then you’ve definitely got a problem, and you need to stop driving and figure it out. 

 

Step 3: Pull over and turn off your engine
When you find a safe place to stop, get there and kill the engine immediately. Do not idle the engine while you’re collecting your thoughts. Engines have to work harder to keep cool at idle than at cruising speed, and the last thing you want to do is add stress to a potentially overheating engine. So turn it off, and then take that breath. NOTE: If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, and you believe your engine is suffering from more than just temporary overload, now is the time to call for roadside assistance. The remaining steps will require you to get your hands dirty. 

 


Step 4: Pop the hood
WARNING: Very likely it’s hotter than usual under there. You’ll get a feel for this once you’ve pulled the hood release and the hood is slightly ajar. If the heat strikes you as potentially dangerous—as it may well be—then let the engine cool down before proceeding. Only open the hood fully when you are confident that it’s safe to do so. 

 

Step 5: Check coolant levels
Your engine should have a coolant reservoir in the vicinity of the radiator (see your owner’s manual for the exact location). This is usually made of plastic and thus unlikely to be dangerously hot. Check the coolant level in this reservoir. If it’s normal, you’re in luck—chances are you’ve just got a malfunctioning temperature gauge. As long as there are no other signs of overheating, you can restart the engine and proceed with caution. If it’s low or empty, however, there’s probably a coolant leak somewhere. Calling for roadside assistance is strongly advised here, though the more mechanically inclined might first inspect the radiator hoses for loose clamps and such.

Things can get out of control quickly if you don’t know what to do when your vehicle’s temperature rises.

Step 6: If you need to keep driving…
Wait until you’re certain that the engine is cool, protect your hand with a thick glove or rag, and twist off the radiator cap. Coolant is normally visible just below where the cap sits (your owner’s manual will have the details), but if your engine’s overheating, the coolant in your radiator should be visibly depleted. Be sure to refill both the radiator and the reservoir, using coolant or—if necessary—water. This should bring the temperature down once you’re underway, but remember, you’ve got a serious leak somewhere, so be vigilant. If the temperature starts rising again, you’ll have to pull over and repeat the process. Incidentally, by no means should you view this as a long-term solution—your engine needs professional help, so get your mechanic on the job as soon as you can.

 

Courtesy of CarCare.org

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2014 Camaro Z/28: The Legend Returns -- Track Capable, Powerful, Aerodynamic | Chevrolet

There has never been a more track capable, factory built Camaro ever produced. The 2014 Camaro Z/28 is built according to any racer's track car wishlist: lightweight, high-revving, aerodynamic and unrelenting in its handling. It removes the non-essential to make room for faster lap times and more thrills. What new roads will you find in the 2014 Camaro Z/28?

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