2015 Corvette Z06 rated at 650 horsepower

It's official: when the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrives at Everett dealerships later this year, it'll deliver a staggering 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production car in Chevy history.

The 2015 Corvette Z06's supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 small-block V-8 is officially SAE certified at 650 horsepower at 6,400 rpm, and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. With its impressive numbers, the 2015 Z06 outguns many exotic sports cars from around the world, including the Porsche 911 Turbo S and the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.

Another first for the Z06 is that customers will able able to pair the LT4 with either a standard 7-speed manual transmission or an all-new, paddle-shift 8-speed automatic.

The 2015 Corvette Z06 goes on sale at Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac in Hickory and Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morganton in the fourth quarter of 2014. Stay tuned for more info!

When to replace worn tires

Tires are an important investment on your vehicle. Although they provide years of service, all tires eventually wear out and need to be replaced. The real question is: when?

National studies by tire manufacturers and distributors have proven that tire safety and performance depends on tread depth. So just how much tire tread do you need?

Vehicles were tested with tire sets of three varying tread depths: new tires with 10/32" tread, worn tires with 4/32" tread and near legally worn out tires with only 2/32" tread. Remember, the minimum standard to pass a North Carolina State Inspection is 2/32".

A new tire features deep grooves that channel water through the footprint to provide wet traction. As the tire wears, the reduced tread depth restricts the amount of water that can pass, resulting in lost traction. The studies have proven that as tread depth decreases, stopping time and distance increases.

To ensure proper performance and the safety of our customers, Everett recommends replacing your tires when they get to only 4/32" tread left. Since so much is riding on your tires, Everett is proud to offer a 30-Day Tire Price Match Guarantee and exclusively the Everett Tire Advantage program. If you've been rolling through winter on slick tires, be sure to take advantage of Everett Tire Month in April 2014.

St. Patrick's Day Sale

This month, everybody feels the luck of the Irish at Everett. No rainbow required. That's because all month long, we're having our St. Patrick's Day Sale on the car, truck, or SUV of your choosing. Plus, lucky buyers at each of our locations will take home a little extra gold.

Gold coins will be hidden in select vehicles at all three Everett Auto Team locations. Purchase a vehicle with a gold coin inside and receive a $500 credit!*

Come see us at Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac in Hickory, Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morganton, or Hickory Used Car Superstore.

And remember... if you didn't get an Everett deal, you didn't get a deal at all!

Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
161 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828.327.9171
http://www.everettchevy.com

Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morganton
145 Bush Drive
828.437.0931
http://www.morgantonchevy.com

Hickory Used Car Superstore
625 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828.855.9405
http://www.hickoryused.com


*Select in-stock vehicles only. Odds of approx. 1 in 10. Replica gold coins. Purchase necessary. Must take delivery by 3/31/14. Limit one per household. See dealer for full details.

Everett Auto Team earns Dealer of the Year Awards from DealerRater

Everett Auto Team is proud to have earned multiple Dealer of the Year Awards from DealerRater for 2014. Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Hickory, NC was announced 2014 Dealer of the Year for Cadillac in North Carolina and Hickory Used Car Superstore was announced 2014 Dealer of the Year for used car dealers in North Carolina.

 

DealerRater is the world's #1 online resource for anyone seeking third-party information on automobile dealerships. DealerRater features 40,000 US and Canadian car dealers, and nearly 950,000 consumer dealership reviews.

In order to qualify for the 2014 Award program, a dealership must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 25 reviews on DealerRater for the 2013 calendar year
• Average minimum rating greater than 4.0 (calculated monthly); with 5.0 as the highest possible rating
• Must not have been blacklisted within the 2013 calendar year

DealerRater’s Dealer of the Year awards are given each year to car dealerships that have the highest PowerScore™ in their brand category, both at national and state levels. Each dealership’s PowerScore is determined using a Bayesian algorithm that considers the dealership’s average DealerRater star rating (calculated monthly) and the total number of reviews written about the dealership during the calendar year.

In 2013, Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Hickory, NC earned the prestigious Dealer of the Year Award for Chevrolet, Buick and GMC in North Carolina. In 2012, Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac was named Dealer of the Year for Buick and GMC in North Carolina.

To read our reviews or write one of your own for an Everett Auto Team location, please visit:
Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac on DealerRater
Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morganton on DealerRater
Hickory Used Car Superstore on DealerRater

Cadillac finds new home in Hickory, NC

The iconic Cadillac brand has found a new home in Hickory, North Carolina at Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac.

The franchise was acquired in Morganton, NC in the autumn of 2013 and was transferred from Everett's new Morganton location to its flagship store in Hickory, North Carolina.

Everett is proud to be bringing luxury back to the Hickory market, where the Cadillac brand has been absent since the closing of Hickory Automotive Group in 2008.

Cadillac's current line of luxury automobiles is the most impressive yet. If you've been missing the luxury and performance of driving a Cadillac, it's time to own America's most iconic automotive brand. We invite you to test drive one today at Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac on Highway 70 in Hickory, NC. Or browse our inventory at: http://www.everettchevy.com

Corvette Stingray wins 2014 Car of the Year and Chevy Silverado wins 2014 Truck of the Year

2014 Car of the Year: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Big wins for the Chevy brand today! Chevrolet's Corvette Stingray and Silverado were voted 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year by a panel of automotive experts. The Corvette beat the Mazda3 for the title, while the Silverado beat the Jeep Cherokee and Acura MDX.

2014 Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado

General Motors actually had six nominees, including the Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Chevy Impala, Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra and Buick Encore.

Since the awards were created in 1994, GM has won 10 total awards. This year, we are thrilled to add the Silverado and Corvette Stingray to the list of winners.

For a closer look at the new 2014 Corvette Stingray or 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, please visit Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac in Hickory, NC or Everett Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morganton in Morganton, NC.

Everett moves into Morganton!

Have you heard the news? Everett is now the Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac dealer in Morganton, NC! On September 27th, 2013, Everett acquired the Rooster Bush Chevrolet GMC Cadillac dealership in Morganton and the Rooster Bush Buick franchise in Lenoir, NC.

With GM's favorite brands under one roof in Morganton, Everett is ready to offer the world-class Everett experience to Burke County residents. In the coming months, Everett plans to embark upon an extensive facility renovation project at the Morganton location. This acquisition means two locations to serve the Carolinas better than ever!

Everett is dedicated to being your first choice when it comes to purchasing a new car, truck or SUV. For three generations, the Everett Auto Team has expanded to meet the growing needs and expectations of our customers. 

We invite you to visit the new store at Exit 105 in Morganton or online at MorgantonChevy.com.