The current Chevrolet Trailblazer is a fairly new model, having first entered our Chevrolet of Spring Valley showroom in 2020 as a 2021 model. It is the smallest of Chevrolet’s extensive line of SUVs and crossovers. The Kia Soul has been one of its brand’s smallest vehicles since 2010. It is the sole survivor, if…
There has been a lot of talk in the past several years about hands-free, automated or self-driving vehicles. GM figured out that the wisest place for hands-free driving is on the open highways with limited access, few if any, people, and infrequent stops. There simply is far less to process. That very lack of processing…
In the 2024 model year, for the first time, all three of Chevrolet’s pickup truck lines, the Colorado, Silverado, and Silverado HD models, were available in the brand’s most off-road-focused form, the ZR2. Recognizing a market that seeks off-road capability but may not have the budget or spare time to fully appreciate a ZR2, the…
As a compact crossover, the Equinox competes in the largest automotive category in the U.S. and is one of the best-selling models at Barry’s Chevrolet. After a 20-year history with over 3 million units sold, the Equinox will receive a complete redesign for the 2025 model year. This continues a process that saw the Trax,…
The last few years have been quite eventful for the midsize truck segment. Nissan’s Frontier previewed things with a redesign for 2022. A year later came the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon redesigns, and in 2024, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma had their turn. With all these recent new model designs, it kind of…
Barry’s Chevrolet Showroom features a range of pickups, but the Silverado 1500 ZR2 is a personal favorite for many. It is a versatile model that most owners will be driving on a daily basis, so the subject of MPG is of great interest to many. With the Duramax turbodiesel now the standard engine on this…
The 2024 Chevy Colorado has won MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year award for 2024, making this the third time the smaller Chevy truck has won the award. That means it is one of the most successful and celebrated trucks ever made. Who Are MotorTrend? MotorTrend first appeared on bookshelves in 1949 and is one of…
The 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has been engineered to punch well above its weight in things that even bigger and more expensive trucks are unable to accomplish. It features better shocks, bigger tires, more underbody protection, and even great comfort, something you wouldn’t expect from a dedicated off-road-able pickup. But the ZR2 aims to make…
Barry’s Chevrolet is pleased to inform you that the automotive enthusiasts’ site Autoblog has awarded General Motor infotainment systems using the Google Built-in operating system as the best non-luxury infotainment system. A generation or two ago, infotainment wasn’t a word; if it had been, it could only refer to a radio that had access to…
The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) announced seven category winners for their favorite vehicle awards, and Barry’s Chevrolet is happy to announce that the Trax won their Affordable Vehicle category. All seven categories will now compete for the title of MAMA’s Favorite Vehicle for 2024. The Midwest Automotive Media Association began in 1990 and comprises…
