2016 Chevy Silverado 1500: Rugged Performance Meets Refined Features

As a premier Chevrolet dealership in Clearwater, we at Dimmitt Chevrolet have come to know the Silverado as a throwback to a time when dusty roads led to more dusty roads, when High Noon was a time for dueling rather than eating a late lunch, and when saloons offered moonshine to spurred-boot wearers on horseback.

But 2016 has brought forth a new era of Chevy Silverado. Now the beloved Chevy trucks are packed with contemporary features and un-truck-like comforts that leave the traditional pickup style in its rearview.

Here’s what you can expect from the new lineup of Chevy Silverado 1500s.

New Chevy Silverado Look

Don’t judge a book by its cover: A good motto by which to live, but it holds little value when it comes to the 2016 Silverado. In fact, the Silverado’s cover is equally as remarkable as the rest of the vehicle.

Tampa Bay’s Top 9 Must-Attend Summer Events

The sun and beach might have enough for most people, but Dimmitt Chevrolet understands that variety is the spice of life. Even though we are experts in used and new Chevrolet vehicles, we are no strangers to the Tampa Bay scene. Check out these special summer events, and make sure to enjoy the ride!

Photo Credit: ClearwaterBeachRestaurantWeek.com

The Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week – May 6^th through May 22^nd

Starting Friday, May 6^th, you’re invited to attend Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week and nibble on some of the best local food your stomach could ask for.

This two-week extravaganza is promoted by the Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce and celebrates the diversity found within local eateries along the coastline. Restaurants will showcase their flair with dishes that’ll leave you weak in your knees, all while competing for “Best in Class” within their respective cuisine category.

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.