Lauren Wants To Know

Ever wonder how cars are built and manufactured? If you’re one of those curious types who like to know the “how” behind every creation, pay attention!

I followed my dad to the Fairfax Plant last week, and I experienced first-hand the building process for the Chevy Malibu. Super cool!

A little history for you: The General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant is just down the street at Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, Kansas. This specific plant has been open since 1987 and currently produces two vehicles: the Chevrolet Malibu and the Buick LaCrosse. The operation runs 24 hours a day for 5 days straight and produces 1,300 cars a day! 1,300 cars day! Did you catch that?

Check out a little sneak peek inside the GM Fairfax Assembly Plant … (on the down low)

Just a heads up! September 23 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., the plant is open to the public … free of charge! More info to come.

Chevrolets Mission is “to design, build and sell the best vehicles in the world”. Attempting to achieve that goal, Chevy created the Cruze; to become the best-selling compact in the segment.

So, tell me what you think about the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze?

Brings midsize presence and amenities to the compact market, with small car fuel economy

Eco Model-estimated 40 MPG highway

stylish interior, heated seats, Bluetooth, map-navigation, USB, Remote Start, 9-speaker Audio System

more passenger and trunk room than Civic, Corolla and Focus

10 standard airbags, OnStar, StabiliTrak, ABS, Tire Pressure Monitoring Sytem, Power Child Security Locks

Come check it out for yourself!

Today’s the day! It’s the beginning of an ongoing relationship between the McCarthy Auto Group and Price Chopper. What does that mean for you?

If you’re a current customer of Price Chopper, you have already passed the test! Flash us your Chopper Shopper Card and receive EXCLUSIVE VENDOR PRICING on all new McCarthy vehicles: Hyundai, Nissan and Chevrolet. No haggling! How about that?

Oh … I almost forgot! Thru September 30th, we will throw in $250 in groceries ON US!

Safety first!

When purchasing a vehicle for you and your family, safety is a major concern. What are some of the standard safety features in the brands that McCarthy carries? Here’s a short list for you:

Chevrolet

• Six airbags – dual front & side impact airbags
• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes – to keep you from sliding out of control
• On-Star – if your airbags go off, emergency response is contacted immediately
• Front & Rear crush zones – to absorb energy from the impact
• Energy-absorbing steering column and laminated windshield safety glass

Hyundai

• Electronic Stability Control – keep you on the intended path when in trouble
• 5 years of Roadside Assistance – no need for AAA
• Six airbags – two in front, two curtain, and two side
• Anti-lock brakes
• XM Navigation Traffic – let you know of any blocked or congested roads

Nissan

• VDC – Vehicle Dynamic Control – can’t do a donut in the parking lot
• Crumple Zone – absorbs energy from front & rear to reduce impact in cabin
• Active Headrests – headrest will move with head to reduce whip lash
• ABS – Anti-lock Brake System – helps control steering while stopping

Always remember to buckle up!