Introducing the New 2015 Chevy Trax Compact SUV

Dimmitt Chevrolet is proud to introduce the newest addition to its award-winning Chevy lineup: The fun, fuel-efficient, and stylishly practical 2015 Chevy Trax.

A “Smart Urban Vehicle” for the City or the Suburbs

The compact SUV market segment has been growing by leaps and bounds in the last few years, as buyers opt for the convenience and practicality of an SUV combined with the fuel-efficiency, maneuverability, and affordability of a compact vehicle. The appealing new Trax fits the bill nicely in all these areas and more. That’s why we call it a “Smart Urban Vehicle.” It comes in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ, and 10 color choices, so you can customize your Trax to fit your lifestyle and your budget.

Sharing many of the mechanicals, powertrain, and dimensions of the popular Chevy Sonic and its GM sibling Buick Encore, the Trax has already proven itself north of the border in Canada, where it’s been a solid seller for the past two years.

10 Fun Holiday Events in Clearwater, St. Pete & Tampa

It’s a festive time of year, and here in Clearwater and St. Pete the excitement is building for the upcoming holiday season. There are plenty of fun-filled events throughout the area that will help you and your family get into the holiday spirit. So to help you plan your activities this December, we’ve put together our list of ten fun holiday events for you and your family to enjoy.

Holiday events in Clearwater & St. Pete. Photo credits: visitstpeteclearwater.com

1. Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town – Through 12/31. Now included with your park admission, this holiday family favorite features a million lights, special holiday shows, Mrs. Claus’ Family Feast, and a visit by St. Nick himself.

Corvette Show at Dimmitt Benefits Suncoast Animal League

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Dimmitt Chevrolet hosted the 17^th Annual Bay Area Corvette Club (BACC) gathering, benefiting the Suncoast Animal League. More than 700 Corvette enthusiasts attended the festive affair, which featured dozens of meticulously maintained Corvettes on display for all to enjoy. Dimmitt Chevrolet is an official sponsor of the BACC.

As part of the organization’s commitment to the local community, the event benefited the Suncoast Animal League, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter located in Palm Harbor. An Adopt-A-Thon was held during the event, and 10 animals were either placed in foster care or adopted. Additionally, the BACC donated $1,500 to this worthwhile organization.

“The Bay Area Corvette Club finished another banner year with its sponsor Dimmitt Chevrolet of Clearwater, Florida,” said BACC President Andrew Domarasky. “In addition to being a social club committed to promotion and enjoyment of ‘Americas Sports Car’ through motoring events such as Corvette Show participation, Autocross, and high-speed events, BACC’s charter is to support local charities through monetary donations and promotion at its two yearly Corvette shows.”

Watch: Top 5 Chevy Commercials of All Time

Over the years, Chevrolet has been recognized for outstanding quality and ingenuity. Chevrolet focuses on the journey of life and all the good things that come with it. From music, to fashion,  to travel, Chevy expands their brand to all aspects of American life. Their hearty, sometimes humorous commercials are the perfect reflection of what the Chevrolet brand is all about. Here are our five of our favorite Chevy commercials of all time.

1961 Chevrolet with Dinah Shore

This throwback commercial goes way back to 1961, and features an amazing vocal performance from Dinah Shore.

8 Chevy Camaro Facts You May Not Know

The Chevy Camaro was first introduced in 1966, and has since become an iconic member of the Chevrolet lineup and an irreplaceable part of American automotive history… with a legion of fans that few other cars can boast. You may think you know everything there is to know about your favorite car, but we’ve compiled a list of strange and interesting facts about the Camaro that may surprise you.

2015 Chevy Camaro. Photo Copyright General Motors.

1. While in the design phase, the Camaro was given the internal code name “Panther,” and nearly went to market with the name. Chevy ultimately decided to continue its trend of model names beginning with “C” (like Chevelle, Corvette, and Corvair), and “Camaro” was the result.

Infographic: Teen Driving Stats to Encourage Safe Driving

Instead of trying to convince you how dangerous texting and driving is, we’ll let the stats do the talking. Did you know? At any given time during daylight hours, at least 660,000 drivers in the U.S. use cell phones. Also, 77% of teen drivers are convinced they can safely text while driving, but road statistics show distracted driving as the leading cause of car accidents. Before ignoring any of the laws against distracted driving this summer, check out these teen driving stats:

2015 Chevrolet Traverse: Lookin’ cool for back to school

It’s that time of year again!  There’s something undeniably exciting about dropping the kids off at school in the morning–unless you’re in the wrong vehicle.  The difference between a stressful commute and a worry-free ride is having a reliable vehicle that seats everyone comfortably.  That’s where the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse comes in.  Going back to school in a Traverse is just plain smart.  Here are the reasons why:

• Seating up to 8 in a refined interior

• Forward Collision Alert

• Lane Departure Warning

• Chevrolet Complete Care comes standard.  That means  2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled maintenance, warranty coverage that features powertrain, bumper-to-bumper, rust-through protection

• Roadside assistance for 5 years or 100,000 miles, including courtesy transportation