Kids Turn to OnStar for News on Santa’s Journey

Latest status just a Blue Button push away for area families

 

Starting on Christmas Eve, Corry, Warren, Erie, and Jamestown-area families traveling in General Motors’ vehicles with OnStar services will be able to learn Santa’s whereabouts by simply pressing the blue OnStar button in the U.S., Canada and now in Mexico.

For the fifth consecutive year, OnStar is providing the service through collaboration with the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, “Track Santa” program.

From 7 a.m. on December 24 until 5 a.m. on December 25, anyone with an active OnStar subscription can request a “Santa Update,” which an OnStar advisor will provide based on NORAD information.

“The ‘Santa Seeker’ really helps spread holiday cheer,” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “The OnStar advisors put on their Santa hats and elf ears and wholeheartedly take advantage of the opportunity to spread such joy to the children in Corry, Warren, Erie, and Jamestown and more.”

So how does OnStar keep up with the high volume of inquiries from these curious little callers?

While their first priority is the safety and security of their subscribers, they make adjustments in staff so that they are able to respond to the Santa calls as well as their day-to-day calls for assistance.

“For nearly 60 years, NORAD has employed the same military technology used every day for Homeland Defense mission to also track Santa during his Yuletide journey,” said Stacey Knott, NORAD Tracks Santa program manager. “We use our military satellites, radars, fighter jets and Santa Cams to tell the world Santa’s location every Christmas Eve.”

Individuals without OnStar technology can also follow Santa’s progress via the NORAD Tracks Santa website, Facebook page Twitter hashtag #NoradSanta or by calling the hotline at 1-877-HI-NORAD.

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Chevrolet Offers Corry-area iPhone Users Siri Eyes Free Integration

Chevrolet and Crotty Chevrolet Buick, recently announced additional vehicles with Chevrolet MyLink will be available with Siri, Apple’s intelligent assistant that helps get things done just by asking. Siri Eyes Free Integration will be available, for Corry, Warren and Erie area drivers, on the 2014 Camaro, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, SS and Volt.

“Corry-area drivers love owning Chevrolet’s, because they are fun to drive and offer the latest in vehicle technology with MyLink,” said Shane Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “Siri Eyes Free integration adds safety, ease, reliability and portability to the package.”

Through the cars’ available Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, Corry, Warren and Erie-area customers with a compatible iPhone* running iOS 6 or iOS 7 can direct Siri to perform a number of tasks while they safely keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. To help further minimize distraction, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further with an Eyes Free mode which enables drivers to interact with their iPhones using nothing more than their voice while keeping the device’s screen from lighting up.

Chevy owners simply connect their iPhone with the MyLink radio via Bluetooth, pair with the system, and use the steering wheel voice activation button to begin and end sessions with Siri in Eyes Free mode. 

In the 2014 Camaro, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, SS and Volt vehicles equipped with MyLink, , Corry, Warren and Erie-area owners can use Siri in Eyes Free mode to:

• Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to Contacts on their iPhone
• Play songs in their iTunes libraries, and even switch music sources automatically from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
• Listen to, and compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone number or anyone in saved Contacts
• Access Calendar and add appointments

2014 Silverado is Most Corrosion-Resistant Chevrolet Truck

Months of proving ground testing equivalent to 10 years on the road

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado has been designed to be the most corrosion resistant Chevrolet truck ever. The use of improved hem flange sealing on the doors and hood, and additional underbody flange sealing, help minimize deterioration over time.

More than half of light-duty pick-up trucks on Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY-area roads are now 11 years or older. To help build on the Chevrolet Silverado’s reputation as the most dependable, longest lasting full-size pickup, engineers designed the 2014 Silverado to be the most corrosion resistant Chevrolet truck ever.

The 2014 Silverado, now available at Crotty Chevrolet Buick, starts with zinc-coated (galvanized) steel for the roof and all body panels except the hood, which is made of an aluminum alloy that reduces weight and provides corrosion resistance. At every step of the design and manufacture of the new Silverado, materials and production processes were selected to help minimize deterioration over time.

“Silverado’s new corrosion resistant design gives area drivers protection against the elements – dirt, gravel and weather related,” said John Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “The 2014 Silverado is Chevrolet’s strongest and most reliable truck yet, and the added corrosion protection measures ensure the truck will continue to meet the customers’ needs throughout its life.”

Additional 2014 improvements over previous models include:

• All new body structures designed to minimize the potential for corrosion
• Improved hem flange sealing on the doors and hood, and additional underbody flange sealing help keep the joints of the truck dry, discouraging deterioration that might occur from moisture
• Extensive and improved chassis corrosion protection that enhances the truck’s appearance and lengthens the life of underbody components
• Anti-chip protection on the lower body side for extra protection from stones or gravel

The effectiveness of these changes was borne out during extensive proving ground testing at exposure levels higher than most drivers ever experience. The months of accelerated testing these trucks undergo is equivalent to more than 10 years on the road.

Post-test evaluations of the trucks, including the search for and elimination of corrosion even on areas of parts customers never see, helps ensure the overall vehicle performance.

About Crotty Chevrolet Buick:
Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA since 1969 has been helping customers from Corry, Erie, Warren, Titusville, and Jamestown find the right new or used car at the price that works for them.  We have provided our customers with a portfolio of fuel-efficient Chevrolet and Buick vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, high quality, and value.  All backed by our award winning service department.  Learn more about our Chevrolet Cars, Trucks, and SUVs and the Luxury of a Buick Car or Crossover by visiting our website, blog or on our facebook page.

All-New 2014 Chevrolet Impala Now Available at Crotty Chevrolet Buick

Chevrolet completes the transformation of its North American passenger car lineup with the introduction of the all-new 2014 Impala, now available at Crotty Chevrolet Buick. The redesigned flagship sedan builds on the strong heritage of the Impala nameplate by offering expressive style, a more-refined interior, easy-to-use technology, and an exhilarating driving experience.

“For Corry, Warren, Erie and Jamestown, NY area drivers the 2014 Impala re-establishes the iconic Impala as a design leader that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes,” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “Add to that, the Impala delivers the comfort, safety, fuel efficiency and technology. With that combination, we are sure the Impala will make our customers very happy.”

The all-new Impala, now on sale at Crotty Chevrolet Buick, is the 10th generation of one of the industry’s most enduring – and popular – nameplates. Impala was America’s best-selling full-size sedan in 2011, with sales of more than 171,000, which also made it one of the 10 best-selling cars overall in the United States, along with Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze.

2014 Silverado Delivers Power, Efficiency and Value to Corry, Warren and Erie Drivers

2014 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab

Chevrolet and Crotty Chevrolet Buick recently announced initial pricing, performance data, and EPA fuel efficiency estimates for the 2014 Silverado 1500, raising the bar in Corry, Warren and Erie’s fiercely competitive light-duty pickup segment.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the new 2014 Silverado regular cab will start at $24,585, including a $995 destination freight charge, the same base price as the 2013 model.  For that price, the 2014 Silverado regular cab, which starts production this summer, will include a number of major improvements:

• A more powerful, more efficient EcoTec3 engine,
• A six-speed automatic transmission,
• A stronger, quieter cab with an all-new interior,
• Four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife rotors
• A new bed with standard box rail protectors and CornerStep bumper

The base starting prices for the Silverado crew cab, the first model to be available in Crotty Chevrolet Buick’s showroom later this spring, and for the new double cab Silverado, which replaces the extended cab, also will be the same as for the corresponding 2013 models.

Corry, Warren and Erie area buyers of all 2014 Silverados also will receive a standard scheduled maintenance program for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. Up to four maintenance visits are included in the price of the vehicle, each one of which includes a regularly scheduled oil change, oil filter replacement, tire rotation and multi-point vehicle inspection, based on the schedule in the vehicle owner’s manual.

“The 2014 Silverado is all-new, inside and out,” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “Our local area pick-up owners will find that the new Silverado is an excellent choice that combines innovative features and equivalent pricing to the 2013 models. The 2014 Silverado is sure to wow our customers.”

Chevrolet to Showcase Performance at New York Auto Show

Chevrolet will showcase a new lineup of performance cars for the 2014 model year at the New York International Auto Show, including the all-new Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible, all-new SS performance sedan and refreshed Camaro.

The new cars build on Chevrolet’s success in 2012, when the brand accounted for one out of three performance cars sold in the United States.

“Our Chevrolet customers have validated our performance credentials with their enthusiasm,” said John Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA.“In the coming months Chevrolet is going to give them even more reasons to be enthused about Chevrolet performance, design and technology.”

Chevrolet will showcase:

2014 Camaro – The New York International Auto Show will host the world debut of the revamped 2014 Camaro, which advances the design and performance attributes that has made it the most popular sports car under $50,000 for three consecutive years.

2014 Corvette Stingray convertible – Earlier this week in Geneva, Chevrolet unveiled the drop-top version of the new Corvette Stingray. Unlike other convertibles, the Stingray delivers an uncompromised driving experience with a similar power-to-weight ratio and chassis tuning identical to the coupe. It features an all-new, fully electronic top that can be lowered with the push of a button, and even remotely using the key fob.

Chevrolet Camaro and Tahoe Rank Highest in Dependability Study

 

J.D. Power and Associates ranked the Chevrolet Camaro the industry’s most dependable midsize sporty car and the Chevrolet Tahoe as the most dependable large crossover/SUV in its 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

The J.D. Power and Associates study tracked reliability during the third year of the ownership on 2010 model year vehicles. The fifth-generation Camaro took the highest ranking in its segment during its first year on the market.

“Receiving such a prestigious dependability award the first year Camaro was introduced demonstrates our commitment to provide customers with the best possible ownership experience,” said Alicia Boler-Davis, vice president General Motors Global Quality and U.S. Customer Experience. “Together with Tahoe leading its segment, this is another example of our focus on creating life-long customers.”

Where’s Santa? OnStar Follows His Trip from the North Pole

Kids can monitor Santa’s progress via OnStar technology 

OnStar and Crotty Chevrolet Buick will help preserve the magic of this holiday season by enabling children everywhere to learn Santa’s whereabouts on Christmas Eve with a simple press of the OnStar button, thanks to its collaboration with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) “Track Santa” program.

From 7:00 a.m. on Dec. 24 until 5:00 a.m. on Dec. 25, anyone with an active OnStar subscription can press the blue OnStar button in his or her vehicle to request a “Santa Update” and find out Santa’s current location.

“Each year, technology plays an increasingly important role in connecting friends and families, especially during the holidays,” said Robert Crotty, VP of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “For the fifth consecutive year, OnStar will be a part of this tradition, helping our customers connect with Santa during this special season.”

Crotty Chevrolet Buick Partnering with Toys for Tots to Provide Holiday Cheer this Season

Dealership spreading holiday cheer through donations to Toys for Tots 

For the 2nd year in a row, Crotty Chevrolet Buick is bringing back the successful Chevy’s Giving More calendar year-end event to help build holiday a spirit of good cheer within Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown, NY.

The Chevy’s Giving More event not only means giving more savings or value to customers, but will also giving more to the local Northwestern PA community.

During this holiday season, Crotty Chevrolet Buick has teamed up with Toys-for-Tots to give back to the community as well as to customers.

Toys for Tots is a charitable organization supported by the U.S. Marines Reserve. Its mission is to deliver – thorough a new toy at Christmas – a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters and to assist them in becoming responsible, productive and patriotic citizens.

To help make the holidays a little brighter for needy local children, residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys in collection boxes positioned at the dealership anytime between now and December 15th. Each donation goes directly to the local branch of the Toys for Tots program which distributes the toys to the less fortunate children of the area.

“Part of the idea of Chevy’s Giving More is to not only give to the community but to give to our customers as well,” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “With our customer’s help we are able to play a strong role in the community through our partnership with the Toys-for-Tots program.”

This year’s Chevy’s Giving More is bigger and better than ever. Customers can find finance and lease offers on new vehicles, including the Chevrolet Silverado, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and the entire 2013 lineup of Chevrolet cars and crossovers.

“The Chevy Giving More event is a great time to buy – whether it is to reward yourself, your business or those you care about most,” said Robert Crotty.

Customers can take advantage of Chevy’s Giving More from November 13, 2012 through January 2, 2013.

About Crotty Chevrolet Buick

Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA since 1969 has been helping customers from Corry, Erie, Warren, Titusville, and Jamestown find the right new or used car at the price that works for them.  We have provided our customers with a portfolio of fuel-efficient Chevrolet and Buick vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, high quality, and value.  All backed by our award winning service department.  Learn more about our Chevrolet Cars, Trucks, and SUVs and the Luxury of a Buick Car or Crossover by visiting our website, blog or on our facebook page.

 

 

All-New 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Now Available at Crotty Chevrolet Buick

Crossover-utility Vehicle Gives Corry, Warren, Erie and Jamestown Families New Gathering Space

 

2013 Chevrolet Traverse

The new 2013 Chevrolet Traverse crossover-utility vehicle, available now at Crotty Chevrolet Buick, offers families a new gathering space with greater style, refinement and safety. It goes into production later this year, building on the space, comfort and efficiency that have made Traverse popular.

With a starting price $30,340, plus $825 dealer freight charge, it delivers a new athletic exterior and a more refined interior with class-leading space for cargo and up to eight passengers. The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse has new and industry-exclusive safety features, improved car-like ride and handling and an, athletic exterior design that is complemented by a more expressive front end that introduces a new face for Chevrolet crossover utilities.

The front features a new shape supported by a powerdome hood, a three-bar upper and two-bar lower grille design, new lamps, chrome accents around the grille and fog lamps, and sculpted front corners similar to the Malibu sedan. The new design captures the overall character of Chevy’s new car lineup, for a consistent family resemblance.

At the rear, redesigned lamps and the license plate pocket are positioned in the new liftgate for a sportier look.

“Corry, Warren, Erie and Jamestown families are going to love the new Traverse,” said Robert Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “It has the capabilities of an SUV, with as much room as a minivan. It’s functional and really reflects the needs of today’s busy families.”