2016 Chevrolet Malibu: The Right Way to Reinvent the Wheel

Having accepted the criticisms of its previous Malibu models, Chevy recast its mold and designed what may be the year’s most-improved car. The newly upgraded 2016 Chevrolet Malibu boasts a leaner and longer frame, lighter 1.5L four-cylinder engine, and modern interior that out-duels its midsize competitors—all while proving that new cars are more than affordable. As the premier new and used car dealer in Clearwater, we at Dimmitt Chevrolet are proud to have the newest Malibu in stock and revving to go.

Passenger-Friendly Comforts Abound

What sets apart the 2016 Malibu from its predecessors is its interior, especially the superb spaciousness. Despite only modest changes made to its previous models’ length—only 2.3” length added overall—the newest 2016 Malibu feels much roomier. Chevy added more than an inch of leg room in the rear, and lowered the newly lengthened front seats and patterned dash to increase headroom throughout the cabin. Amazingly, these fairly minor alterations seem to be transformative, as the car feels better suited to the category of “full-size sedan” rather than its current “midsize” class.

Dimmitt Chevrolet Earns One of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work Awards for Second Year

CLEARWATER, Fla. – For the second consecutive year Dimmitt Chevrolet was named one of Tampa Bay’s top 100 places to work by the Tampa Bay Times. 

This year Dimmitt Chevrolet earned fifth place among area small businesses according to the Tampa Bay Times. 

Dimmitt Chevrolet and the other 99 honorees were selected by a survey of over 30,000 employees in the Tampa Bay area. The 92-year-old dealership has been a staple in the Tampa Bay community for nearly a century and employs 120 people.

“Being named two years in a row as one of the best employers in Tampa Bay is an honor, one that we are thrilled to receive,” said Scott Collore, general manager of Dimmitt Chevrolet. “It is really a testament to our continued commitment of excellence to our employees, customers and community.” 

The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including alignment, execution, and connection.

The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits.” said Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day—the employees.”

Job seekers interested in joining the Dimmitt Chevrolet family are encouraged to stop by the dealership to fill out an application. 

For media inquiries and interview requests, contact Judge Public Relations at (813) 279-8335 or contact@judgepr.com.

About Dimmitt Chevrolet: 
Dimmitt Chevrolet was established in Clearwater, Florida in 1924 and employs more than 120 people. The car dealership was selected as the best auto dealership for 2015 by Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay. Dimmitt Chevrolet was also named one of Tampa Bay's top 100 places to work by the Tampa Bay Times in 2015. 

About WorkplaceDynamics, LLC:
Headquartered in Exton, PA, WorkplaceDynamics specializes in employee feedback surveys and workplace improvement. This year alone, more than two million employees in over 6,000 organizations will participate in the Top Workplaces™ campaign—a program it conducts in partnership with more than 40 prestigious media partners across the United States. Workplace Dynamics also provides consulting services to improve employee engagement and organizational health. WorkplaceDynamics is a founding B Corporation member, a coalition of organizations that are leading a global movement to redefine success in business by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business.

Chevy Offers Camaro SIX App to Design Your All-New Camaro

To coordinate with the release of the 2016 Chevy Camaro, Chevrolet has introduced an intriguing mobile app that allows users to quickly customize their 2016 Camaro, highlighting all the features that are important to them.

With its three main options – Customize, Tech, and Vision – the all-new Camaro SIX app gives users a hands-on virtual opportunity to design a custom 2016 Camaro, along with an overview of the Camaro’s innovative technology and an immersive peek inside the new model. Once you’ve gotten your Camaro just the way you like it, stop by Dimmitt Chevrolet, your local Chevy dealer in Clearwater, FL to get behind the wheel today.

Next Level Customization

Chevrolet has always been at the head of the pack when it comes to groundbreaking technology, and their new app is no different. Camaro SIX users can customize the Camaro’s interior and exterior while learning about the benefits of the car’s all-new physique. One such highlight from the app: drivers can command the road with available magnetic ride control, technology that reads the road to adjust the suspension for high-performance driving, while never sacrificing a smooth ride.

2016 Camaro Blows Away The Competition

Talk about blowing away the competition. The Chevrolet Camaro is a certified two-time champion, having won two of the most prestigious automotive awards in the industry: The coveted "Golden Calipers" as Motor Trend Magazine's 2016 Car of the Year, and Car And Driver Magazine's "10Best" for 2016. In each case, the Camaro left competitors in the dust with its aggressive styling, muscular performance, and world-class handling.

Best Of The Best

Each year, Car And Driver Magazine puts some of the world's finest automobiles through a grueling test to see who will come out on top as one of its 10 best cars for 2016. A vehicle must impress judges not just with their driving and technological prowess, but with their soul and character to succeed at being one of the automotive world's elite. We're proud to say that after a week of some of the most rigorous testing imaginable, the 2016 Chevy Camaro bested arch-rivals Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger as the publication's pick for top muscle car.

Car And Driver's Jared Gall simply said that the bold new 2016 Camaro for sale in Clearwater at Dimmitt Chevrolet is nothing less than "a Corvette with a back seat."

Winter/Spring Event Guide for Clearwater & Tampa Bay

With the New Year come many exciting new and annual events happening throughout the Clearwater, Tampa, and St. Pete areas. With so many things to see and do in the next few months, we here at your new and used car dealership in Clearwater, Dimmitt Chevrolet, thought we could lend a hand by offering our Winter/Spring Event Guide. This handy guide puts some of the top local and regional events happening throughout our extended area from January to March 2016 in one convenient place.

Atlantic Starr performs at the 2015 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. Photo Credit: tampablackheritage.org

16th Annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, Jan. 16 - 17
Celebrating Tampa's "heart and soul," this spectacular event features a dazzling array of live entertainment with national recording artists, educational seminars, a golf tournament, food vendors galore, and more. All the fun and excitement happens at Curtis Hixon Park.

12 Reasons to Love a New Chevy for the Holidays

Inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas," your Chevy dealer in Clearwater, Dimmitt Chevrolet, has compiled the top 12 reasons to love a new Chevrolet vehicle. No "partridge in a pear tree" here, just 12 of the multitude of reasons why Chevrolet continues to be one of America's most popular and best-selling automotive brands.

1. You'll Love the Performance
From the incomparable high-performance power of the Corvette Stingray's legendary 460-horsepower V8 to the Camaro's muscular standard 323-hp V6 to the Chevy Silverado 1500's potent 6.2-liter, 420-hp EcoTec3 engine, you'll feel the power and performance of Chevy's superbly engineered engines every time you put your foot on the accelerator.

Dimmitt Chevrolet Previews The All-New 2016 Chevy Cruze

Dimmitt Chevrolet, your local Clearwater, Florida new and used car Chevy dealer, gives you a sneak peek at the stunning, all-new 2016 Chevy Cruze.

Dressed To Thrill

The 2016 Chevy Cruze gets noticed with fresh new exterior styling that's impressive from any angle. Looking like it costs thousands more, the Cruze wears an expressive, sculpted Euro-style body with fluid, contemporary lines that accentuate aerodynamic efficiency. According to Bengt Halvorson of TheCarConnection.com, the 2016 Cruze's styling "…takes advantage of wind-tunnel testing done for the Volt, yet inherits some of the chiseled, handsome look…that's been introduced in the larger Malibu." "It's lower, leaner, and sportier, as well as a significant three inches added to the overall length and an inch more wheelbase than its predecessor," adds Halvorson. "This translates to two inches of additional rear legroom, with the Cruze offering more rear knee room than the Ford Focus or Hyundai Elantra."

Surprisingly Well Appointed Interior

Whether heading uptown for a night out or down the highway for a weekend getaway, the new Cruze's upgraded and roomier interior gets you there in a style that doesn't scrimp on quality or creature comforts. Bengt Halvorson of TheCarConnection.com says, "Since the Cruze is a global model, selling as an upmarket sedan in some markets, it carries an ‘upscale ambience’ inside, with a dual cockpit look and more fine details."

The Cruze's interior also gets high marks for its more spacious interior. No less than Consumer Reports says, "... The new Cruze strikes us as a big step forward. One of the biggest updates comes in the rear seat, where passengers no longer need Japanese subway pushers to cram them inside. It’s one of the roomiest back seats in the class, with plenty of leg and foot room even for six-footers. In fact, the rear seats look like they have more legroom than Chevy’s next larger sedan, the Malibu…Some versions even pamper rear-seat occupants with their own seat heaters — a rare treat in a small car."

Get behind the three-spoke sports steering wheel of the new Chevy Cruze and take command of the road ahead. Chevy engineers paid special attention to all the details, ensuring that your daily drive is as effortless and comfortable as possible. You'd expect to pay more for the convenience of handy steering wheel-mounted controls that put an array of key functions at your fingertips. Two large sport analog gauges trimmed in chrome bracket an advanced driver information center that offers vital vehicle information at a glance.