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Jim Ellis Chevrolet Solar Charging Station
First and Only Dealership Solar Charging Station
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Jim Ellis Chevrolet Solar Charging Station Ribbon Cutting
2013-03-1
From L to R: Russell Siefert, Creative Solar; Mark Frost, Jim Ellis Chevrolet; Katerina Taylor, DeKalb Chamber; Donna Pittman, Mayor of Doraville; Greg Crittenden, Metro Plug-In; Kurt Neubrecht, Chevrolet Atlanta Zone Manager.
ATLANTA - Jim Ellis Chevrolet is the first and only dealership to install an electric vehicle solar charging station!
Mini Car Myths Debunked
Mini Car Myths Debunked
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2013 Chevrolet Spark challenges common myths
2012-09-19
DETROIT - Mini cars have been populating international streets for decades, and are now building a solid presence in the United States. The segment is characterized by some misconceptions that the newest entries, like Chevrolet's all-new Spark, can confidently refute.
The 2013 Chevrolet Spark, a four-passenger, five-door hatchback, was designed to challenge what is possible in the mini-car segment. Here is a look at how Chevy's newest addition to its small car line-up is tackling some of the common misconceptions surrounding today's mini-cars.
Myth: Mini cars aren't safe
Reality: Spark features the same advanced safety technologies available on the rest of the Chevrolet passenger car lineup.
The Spark protects both driver and passenger with 10 standard air bags, including duel-stage frontal air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and side curtain air bags that extend over the front and rear seating rows. A strong body frame made of high strength steel makes up more than 62 percent of the Spark's underbody and 42 percent of its upper body.
Myth: Mini cars are cramped and uncomfortable
Reality: Spark's interior is spacious with room to fit four adults comfortably.
The Spark offers more space for people and stuff than its competitors in the mini car segment. Its cargo area of 11.4 cubic feet behind the rear seat is 20 percent more spacious than the Fiat 500 and 225 percent more than the Scion IQ. With the rear seats folded down, drivers have 31.2 cubic feet of space. That is enough space to hold a Samsonite laptop backpack, DKX 25" rolling luggage bag, 30" Hardside Upright suitcase and Calloway golf bag.
Myth: The smaller the vehicle the better the aerodynamics
Reality: Mini-cars are not as aerodynamic as they appear
You can change a lot, but you can't change physics and despite popular belief, mini cars aren't as aerodynamic as you may think. Mini cars short and tall design creates higher aerodynamic drag. However, engineers designed the Spark to maximize a driver's urban lifestyle, making it maneuverable, easy to park and achieving the lowest estimated fuel cost of any Chevy small car, except for the Volt electric car with extended range capability.
Myth: Mini cars handling and vehicle performance leaves something to be desired
Reality: Spark doesn't just look fun to drive, it actually is
Electric power steering and MacPherson strut front suspension are designed to deliver taut, tight handling characteristics that better connect the driver with the road and provide outstanding overall stability. Spark also has a tight turning circle of only 32.5 feet (9.9 meters), which enhances its maneuverability in urban areas.
The Spark is the only mini car covered by a five-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, which includes roadside assistance and courtesy transportation. In addition to powertrain coverage, Spark is backed by a three-year/36,000-mile comprehensive warranty and a six-year/100,000-mile rust-through warranty.
Myth: The design and features of mini cars are boring
Reality: Spark dares to stand out in a crowd with the newest color trends and latest technology
With a color pallet that includes Salsa Red, Jalapeno, Denim, Lemonade and Techno Pink, the Spark seeks to attract attention.
The Spark is the first Chevy without a factory-installed CD player, which was ditched in favor of the Chevrolet MyLink system - standard on 1LT and 2LT models. The MyLink system is designed to integrate with the driver's Smartphone via Bluetooth or USB. Once connected, the system becomes an extension of the user's device, giving them access to stored music and applications such as Pandora internet radio, Tune-In and Stitcher. MyLink also includes the recently introduced BringGo application - an embedded smartphone app that delivers full-function navigation.
Launched in Korea in 2009 and now available in almost every country in the world, the Spark's journey to the U.S. market is in response to the recent popularity of mini cars among U.S. customers. The Spark has sold more than 600,000 vehicles globally, and is gaining momentum with American drivers. It was the fastest-selling vehicle in July 2012 with an average four days-to-turn-the time from its arrival on a dealer lot to sale to a customer.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality.
Chevrolet Corvette Roars Into Its 60th Year
Chevrolet Corvette Roars Into Its 60th Year
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2012-06-29
DETROIT - On June 30th, 1953, the first of a new kind of Chevrolet - indeed, a new kind of American car - rolled off an assembly line in Flint, Mich.
The car had only two seats. There were no roll-up windows, or exterior door handles, for that matter. Its body wasn't stamped from steel but, rather, modeled from reinforced fiberglass.
While the postwar Baby Boom was in full swing, this was definitely not a family car. This was a very personal vehicle, one that promised a driver and a passenger all of the thrills of the open road.
Skeptics gave the car little chance of lasting beyond an initial run of a few dozen units. However, 60 years later the Chevrolet Corvette survives - and thrives - as an American automotive and cultural icon.
"Through the years, Corvette certainly offered state-of-the-art features, designs, technologies and performance, " said Tadge Juechter, vehicle chief engineer for Corvette. "However, I think what has made the Corvette such as enduring concept is the exciting experience of driving one.
"No matter what your station in life, when you're behind the wheel of a Corvette, you're an Olympic athlete - able to go faster, stop quicker, and turn better than everyone else, " Juechter continued. "Very few cars can match that experience. And no other car has delivered that experience as well, or to more people, than the Corvette."
Barely five months before Tony Kleiber, a Flint plant body assembler, drove that first Chevrolet Corvette off the line and into automotive history, the icon in the making was little more than a designer's dream.
Corvette was first created under the code-nae XP-122 to provide Americans with a glimpse of a European-style sports car designed for this side of the Atlantic. It was one of several concept cars unveiled in January, 1953 at the GM Motorama show in the ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
With a world war not far behind them, people wanting a glimpse of the automotive future lined up around the block to view the new concept vehicles. At the Waldorf Astoria - and at every other Motorama stop across the country - Chevrolet's sporty little roadster ignited many Americans' imaginations.
In fact, the Corvette was so popular that Chevrolet executives decided to thrust the two-seat roadster into production albeit on a very limited basis.
Initial plans called for about 150 Corvettes, primarily to help draw potential customers into Chevrolet dealerships scattered across the U.S.'s then - 48 states. Overwhelming demand doubled the first-year production to 300 units. The following year, the Corvette moved to a GM assembly facility in St. Louis, Mo., where 3,640 Corvettes were built for the 1954 model year.
Those first Corvettes sparked Americans' 60-year love affair with the Corvette. Since 1953, more than 1.5 million Corvettes have been built. Those cars have become synonymous with American performance - from cruising down Americana on Route 66 to taking the checkered flag at the world's most prestigious road race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
During the coming months, Chevrolet will kick some tires, open the hood, and climb behind the wheel to highlight 60 years of Corvette design, performance and technology milestones. We hope you enjoy the ride.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality.
Jim Ellis Chevy of Atlanta Takes 2011 Chevrolet Dealer Of The Year Award
Jim Ellis Chevy of Atlanta Takes 2011 and 2012 Chevrolet Dealer Of The Year Award
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2012-03-31
Atlanta, GA- Atlanta Chevrolet dealership, Jim Ellis Chevy acquires the 2011 and 2012 Chevy Dealer Of The Year awards to signify yet another win its list of already notable accomplishments.
Atlanta Chevy dealership Jim Ellis Chevrolet has long been an award winning dealership accomplishing several accolades from a variety of sources every year. 2012 proved to be yet another one of those years as they were just announced to be a 2012 Chevrolet Dealer Of The Year from Chevrolet putting them among the top 10 dealers in the Southeast.
Their accomplishments have been plentiful and this Dealer Of The Year award along with the 2011 and 2012 Mark of Excellence Award has General Manager Mark Frost confident that their efforts are only achieved as a team.
"This most prestigious award is a collaborative team effort by all departments. This team is truly amazing and I have to congratulate all of them for truly making Jim Ellis Chevrolet the best of the best!"
Frost has brought bold and forward thinking to the marketing machine along with their marketing partner WSB Radio in Atlanta. From being the first Chevy dealership in Atlanta to have the Chevy Volt on display for customers to test drive to being a vocal proponent in acquiring support for the Volt to drive in Georgia's HOV lanes, Frost has always been on the cutting edge in doing whatever he could to draw attention to the Chevy line of products and the dealership.
His efforts, along with his amazing staff at Jim Ellis Chevrolet have given them the edge once again and is on the proper course to continue that trend in 2013 and beyond.
About Jim Ellis Chevrolet
Jim Ellis Chevrolet is located in Atlanta, GA providing new Chevrolet cars, Chevy trucks, and Pre-Owned Certified Vehicles to the Metro Atlanta area and beyond. Jim Ellis Chevrolet also has top-notch service and parts departments available for the upkeep of all GM vehicles. Jim Ellis Chevy is located just inside the perimeter on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Visit their website at www.jimellischevy.com for more details, including current inventory on all in stock vehicles.
Jim Ellis Chevrolet Awarded Prestigious Mark of Excellence Award!
Jim Ellis Chevrolet Awarded Prestigious Mark Of Excellence Award
Only the top 200 Chevrolet dealers in the nation (out of 3,000) are awarded the Mark Of Excellence trophy from General Motors. Once again, Jim Ellis Chevrolet has attained this prestigious award. The Mark of Excellence is won by achieving high-volume sales and high customer satisfaction scores as reported by sales and service customers.
Jim Ellis Automotive is celebrating its 40th anniversary and , in fact, is probably one of the "award-winningest" dealers in Georgia. Between the thirteen dealerships and central collision center, Jim Ellis' trophy case is rather full with consistent awards from all of the brands that the company represents.
WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER
We Are Authorized Saturn & Pontiac Service Providers
Jim Ellis Chevrolet is now a GM authorized Saturn service provider. That means we can service your Saturn vehicle for all warranty repairs and non warranty issues as well. We carry the genuine GM Saturn parts you need to keep your Saturn car or SUV running smoothly for many years to come.
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877.210.9319