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Do you need a truck that's built for tough jobs, rugged terrains, and heavy hauling? Look no further than the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD available at our Manchester Chevy dealership! Our experts are breaking down all the basics on the new Chevy Silverado 3500 and sharing them here! more Performance One of the Silverado 3500's strong suits is its power. With a 6.6L V8 gas engine, you'll get 401 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 464 lb. - ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. This engine is paired with an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission to give you the most impressive performance. There's an available 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine that provides 470 horsepower and 975 lb.-ft. of torque. With this engine, your truck has a maximum towing capacity of up to 36,000 pounds! Capabilities The new Silverado 3500 comes with a complete trailering package to streamline the towing process. This package includes a trailer hitch, trailering hitch platform, 7-wire electrical harness, and 7-pin sealed connector for attaching the trailer's lights and brakes to your truck. The Hitch Guidance feature also makes towing easier by using a rearview camera to give you a precise guideline for lining your hitch up to your trailer perfectly. Exterior The Silverado 3500 has a dominating presence due to its large size and sturdy build. Notable exterior features include the roll-formed high-strength steel Durabed, CornerStep rear bumper, and 18-inch all-terrain blackwall tires with steel-painted silver wheels. The 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 is available in several different colors, including Summit White, Red Hot, Black, Slate Gray Metallic, and Lakeshore Blue Metallic. The WT base trim comes with black bumpers and ​beltline moldings, adding to its bold appearance. Technology You'll have access ​to all of your contacts and some of your favorite smartphone ​apps with the Chevy Silverado's connectivity options. The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for pairing a compatible smartphone. You can also use Bluetooth audio streaming to make hands-free phone calls while driving. Safety Safety is a top priority in the 2024 Silverado 3500 HD, with a number of ​different assistive driving functions acting as another set of eyes on the road. Front Pedestrian Braking ​scans your surroundings for pedestrians crossing into your intended path. Lane Departure Warning alerts you when it detects your truck unintentionally veering out of its designated lane, while Forward Collision Alert warns you when ​the distance between your truck and a vehicle in front of you rapidly closes. Come check out the Chevy Silverado 3500 in person at our dealership! Call Bob Stephen Motors in Manchester, IA, to find out more about the latest Chevrolet models, including the Silverado lineup! Image via

If you're looking for a hard-working pickup truck that can handle dirty worksites and adventurous weekends with the kids, the Chevrolet Silverado will serve you well. Learn how to choose between the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from your local Chevy dealership. more Both models give you plenty of customization and building options. They are both available with two-wheel and four-wheel drive, depending on how much control you need over your vehicle. The length and width of the cab can also be adjusted based on your storage needs. Price The Silverado 1500 starts out a few thousand less than the 2500. It goes for $48,000 and up. The high-end ZR2 starts from $72,000. The base model for the Silverado 2500 HD starts at $53,000. On the high end, a fully equipped High Country begins from $74,000 Power and Performance Towing will be one of your biggest concerns with the Silverado, but both models have the strength to move over ten thousand pounds with ease. The Silverado 2500 HD can tow up to 22,500 pounds when equipped with the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine. If you stick with the V8 gas engine, it can still tow up to 16,000 pounds. It has a 10-speed automatic transmission. The smaller but still mighty 1500 Silverado can tow anywhere from 8,900 pounds to 9,500 pounds, depending on which engine you choose. The base model includes the standard turbo max gas engine, but you can also upgrade to the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine for more power and faster acceleration. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission for quicker shifting. Size If you want the most truck for your money, the Silverado 2500 HD is the larger of the two. It has more ground clearance for getting over all kinds of debris, a longer wheelbase for distributing the weight, and more storage space. Of course, you can also extend your Silverado 1500 truck bed if you need space but don't want to upgrade models. Safety Both trucks come with a slew of reliable safety features, including an HD backup camera, hitch guidance, forward collision alerts, following distance indicators, and front pedestrian breaking. You can also add the truck bed camera on the Silverado 2500 HD to keep an eye on your equipment. You can't go wrong with either Silverado, but one may suit you better, depending on how much you need to tow and how quickly you need to get to your destination. Visit us at Bob Stephen Motors in Manchester, IA to compare these two models in person. Image via 1, 2

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hits the road with several interesting updates, offering a perfect combination of performance, comfort, and safety. Join us as we explore the 2024 Silverado trim levels available at your Chevy dealer and discover your ideal choice. more Silverado 1500 WT As the base trim in the lineup, the Silverado WT includes all the essential features you'd expect in a modern pickup truck. It has a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. While it comes with a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine, the WT can be upgraded with the available 5.3-liter V-8 engine. Silverado 1500 Custom The Silverado Custom shares the same standard powertrain and infotainment features as the WT, but it stands out with its 20-inch wheels compared to the base trim's 17-inch wheels. The Custom trim can pull up to 9,300 pounds. Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss This trim features the same standard powertrain but offers two additional engine options. It can have a 5.3-liter V-8 engine or a turbo 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine. It can tow 11,000 pounds with the V-8 engine and 13,000 pounds with the diesel engine. Silverado 1500 LT The LT model boasts a larger 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. While the 2.7-liter engine is standard, the truck can be equipped with the optional 5.3-liter V-8 engine. Silverado 1500 RST The RST has the same infotainment features as the LT model. While it comes with a 2.7-liter engine, it offers options for a 5.3-liter V-8, 6.2-liter V-8, or diesel engine. Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss This trim builds on the Custom Trial Boss model and adds several exciting features, including a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, hitch guidance, and heated front seats. Silverado 1500 ZR2 The ZR2 comes with a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine with an optional 6.2-liter V-8 engine. It offers the LT Trail Boss features and adds more, including a surround-view camera, front center console, heated rear seats, and wireless charging. Silverado 1500 LTZ The LTZ enhances the LT trim with several exciting features for improved performance and a luxurious feel. It comes with a 5.3-liter V-8 engine, with options for a 6.2-liter V-8 or a diesel engine. It includes a power tailgate, wireless charging, and blind spot monitoring. Silverado High Country Experience maximum luxury with the Silverado High Country trim. It comes with a 5.3-liter V-8 engine but can be upgraded with a 6.2-liter V-8 or diesel engine, enabling it to tow up to 13,300 pounds. It includes heated rear seats and adaptive cruise control. Visit us today at Bob Stephen Motors in Manchester, IA to book a test driver and explore the 2024 Silverado 1500. Image via

Chevrolet is committed to helping drivers make an easy transition from fuel pumps to charging stations. Its iconic Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models have paved the way for Chevy into the EV world. In 2024, the brand's lineup of electric vehicles includes three exciting models, all in their first edition. more 3 Electric Vehicles in Chevrolet's 2024 Lineup 2024 Blazer EV Whether you're driving in the city or across the country, the first-ever Blazer EV brings performance in a wallet-friendly package. Three trims and a suite of standard and optional features make it easy to customize the car of your dreams. The base LT trim blends 288 horsepower with an 85 kWh battery pack and an AWD drivetrain for a range of up to 279 miles. Those who need a larger battery or more power can find it in the Blazer EV RS RWD. This model boasts 340 horsepower and a 102 kWh battery for a range of up to 324 miles. Exciting standard features for all trims include a huge 17.7-inch center touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless charging, and a generously sized 11-inch digital gauge. The optional Super Cruise system includes hands-free driving on more than 400,000 miles of compatible roads. 2024 Equinox EV The electric version of the popular Chevy Equinox, the Equinox EV is a stylish crossover SUV with a spacious detail-focused interior. It comes in five trim levels, all offered in FWD and AWD configurations. Based on the drivetrain, drivers can expect a maximum range between 285 and 319 miles per charge. Designed to power drivers through the adventures, the Equinox EV comes with 19-inch wheels on the base model and larger wheels on upper trims. Standard tech features include a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen and Chevy's 11-inch digital gauge. Chevy Safety Assist is also standard on all models. This advanced safety system includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane-keep assistance features. Adaptive cruise control comes standard on the upper trims. 2024 Silverado EV The Silverado EV is another exciting addition to Chevy's 2024 EV lineup. This capable truck is offered in trail and work trims engineered for outstanding electrified performance. With the Wide Open Watts mode, the Silverado EV delivers up to 754 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque, for a maximum towing capacity of 10,000 lbs. Beyond muscle, the truck also delivers jaw-dropping acceleration, going from 0 to 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds. Designed to take you far, the Silverado EV also boasts a range of up to 440 miles. The automaker designed this truck on the Ultium platform and fitted it with four-wheel steering for a small turning radius and better control on worksites or off-road. Other highlights include adaptive suspensions for an adjustable ground clearance. Want to find out more about Chevy's 2024 EVs? Contact us at Bob Stephen Motors in Manchester, IA; we will be here to answer all your questions and schedule your test drive. Image via 1, 2, 3

Available in coupe and convertible body types at your trusted Chevy dealer, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is as powerful and stylish as ever. Chevy is wrapping up production of the current generation Camaro with the 2024 model year, so a lot of exciting upgrades and features are on offer. This muscle car will bring out the real driving enthusiast in you. more Choose Your Power and Rule the Road or Track Chevy offers three engine options with the 2024 Camaro, so there's the ideal power for everyone, whether you're looking to hit the road or the track. There's a 3.6-liter V-6 engine that pumps 335 horsepower, which is the standard, a 6.2-liter V-8 engine that pumps out 455 horsepower, and a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine that delivers 650 horsepower. Choose your engine and pair it with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic transmission. When you get behind the wheel in the Camaro, you have several drive modes to select from for various driving conditions: Tour, Sport, Snow, and Track. Get Impressive Fuel Economy Without Sacrificing Power Who said muscle cars only know how to burn gas? Your Camaro begs to differ. Even with its massive power, the Camaro offers an impressive fuel economy for a car of its class. Fill the tank with 19 gallons and you'll go places before needing a gas pump stop, so you can enjoy long, uninterrupted great rides in your cool Camaro. Stay in Control and Confident Anywhere the Ride Goes Now that you know that the 2024 Camaro packs the power that driving enthusiasts appreciate, and is tuned to suit a range of driving situations, it's also great to know that all that power is under your control. The Camaro has sharp handling and a stability control system. The car also offers an array of advanced safety features, so you can hit the road or track confidently and enjoy the ride. Enjoy Comfortable Rides With Modern Amenities You can have peace of mind that you're protected if an unusual situation arises when driving your Camaro. But even more exciting is that the Camaro offers top-class comfort no matter the road or weather condition you're tackling. In the cabin, you enter a cool space edited to perfection with comfortable seats and loads of convenience and tech amenities. Want to connect your smartphone, no problem. You can do it wirelessly and access music, navigation apps, and all you want through the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto interfaces. Visit us today at Bob Stephen Motors in Manchester, IA to book a test drive of the show-closing 2024 Camaro or explore our wide inventory of other new and used Chevy and GMC models. Image via

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer is a sporty SUV with an exterior style that echoes the classic style of the Chevy Camaro. This mid-size SUV at your Chevy dealer is full of great performance and comfort features more 4 Impressive Trims The four trim levels of the 2024 Blazer are the 2LT, 3LT, RS, and Premier. The maximum seating capacity of this SUV is five passengers, with a total passenger volume of 107.8 cubic feet. The cargo volume behind the first-row seats is 64.2 cubic feet, and the cargo volume behind the second-row seats is 30.50 cubic feet. The 2LT, 3LT, and Premier trims have a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The RS has a 3.6-liter V6 engine. Models with the 2.0-liter engine have a fuel economy of 22 MPG in the city, 29 MPG on the interstate, and 25 MPG combined. The RS gets 19 MPG in the city, 27 MPG on the highway, and 22 MPG combined. 2LT Standard exterior features for the 2LT include 19-inch Grazen Metallic aluminum wheels, body-colored mirror caps, IntelliBeam, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and LED taillights. This trim has a manual liftgate and heated outside mirrors. 3LT The 3LT has key exterior features such as black roof rails, a power-programmable liftgate, heated power-adjustable auto-dimming side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and all-season tires. RS The RS trim comes with 20-inch Technical Gray aluminum wheels, a hands-free liftgate, and a signature RS grille. This trim also has a six-way power-adjustable passenger seat, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, an eight-inch Driver Information Center, ambient interior lighting, and an eight-speaker Bose audio system. Premier The Premier trim has 20-inch Medium Android aluminum wheels with a machined-face finish, silver roof rails, and active noise cancellation. This trim is also equipped with a 10.2-inch Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium touchscreen with connective navigation, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and an HD rear vision camera. Ask Your Chevy Dealer About Special Editions The 2024 Blazer 2LT and 3LT trims are available with special edition upgrades. The Redline Edition has 20-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels with Red details, Redline decals, and black exterior features, such as mirror caps, door handles, and front grille. The Redline Edition colors are Black or Summit White, with Jet Black as the standard interior color. The Midnight/Sport Edition is the special black-out version of the 2024 Blazer. This special edition has a Gloss Black grille bar, Black grille, Black bowtie emblems for the front and rear of the SUV, Black roof rails, and Black mirror caps. The Midnight/Sport Edition also has 18-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels. The 2024 Blazer is an eye-catching mid-size sedan with sporty performance and excellent fuel economy. Get in touch with Bob Stephen Motors in Manchester, IA to learn about financing opportunities for your new Blazer today. Image via

The Chevy Trax crossover SUV enters its second generation in 2024, receiving a complete redesign. Now bigger than before, the 2024 Chevy Trax is even more practical, efficient, and advanced than its predecessor. The Trax comes in five trim levels, which are available at your local Chevy dealership. more Chevy Trax LS All 2024 Trax models feature the same Ecotec 1.2-liter turbocharged engine producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. As the most affordable option, the LS serves as the base model. It rides on 17-inch steel wheels and comes equipped with LED headlights and daytime running lights for better visibility. Inside, it has cloth seating, manual climate control, and an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in Wi-Fi. For driver assistance, the LX includes Chevy Safety Assist technologies like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, and auto high beams. Chevy Trax 1RS The sporty 1RS trim enhances the styling inside and out. Unique exterior details include 18-inch black machined aluminum wheels, gloss black accents, black Chevrolet bowtie emblems, and unique front and rear fascia designs. The black styling continues on the distinct flat-bottomed heated steering wheel. The 1RS also gains heated front seats, a wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, and a remote start. Chevy Trax LT Stepping up to the LT brings more technology and amenities. The exterior gains 17-inch gray machined aluminum wheels, LED daytime running lights, and roof-mounted side rails. Inside, the LT includes nicer cloth and Evotex upholstery, automatic climate control, an 11-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker audio system. Chevy Trax 2RS As the sportiest model in the 2024 Trax lineup, the 2RS combines unique style with sophisticated features. Building off the 1RS, it incorporates LT elements like the 11-inch touchscreen and dual-zone climate control. Exterior touches include exclusive 19-inch wheels, gloss black accents, and RS front and rear designs. The Driver Convenience Package offers extras like adaptive cruise control and an automatic sunroof. Chevy Trax Activ The Activ trim targets adventurous drivers with its rugged styling cues like 18-inch black wheels and a black mesh grille. Improvements over lower models include heated side mirrors, an 8-way power driver's seat, a wrapped steering wheel, and extra interior storage. Like the LT, it features automatic climate control, an 8-inch driver information display, keyless open, and keyless start. The Trax Activ comes standard with an 11-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Chevy Safety Assist safety features are standard, while adaptive cruise control is available. The five trims of the new 2024 Trax cater to diverse buyers with varying priorities. Swing by Bob Stephen Motors to check out the full lineup and test-drive your favorite rides. Image via

Powerful and versatile, the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a rugged pickup here at your nearby Chevy dealership that simplifies both work and play. more Muscular Performance Along with an optional 4x4 system that easily tackles challenges without hesitation, you have a wide array of engine options available with this pickup that all provide exceptional strength, like the 310-horsepower TurboMax engine that delivers 430 pound-feet of torque. Increasing output, the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 boasts 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, which is second in power only to the 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, which also comes with EcoTec3 technology and generates 460 pound-feet of torque. Then, there's the 305-horsepower 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, with an EPA-estimated 29 MPG on highways and up to 26 MPG in combined city and highway driving. Comforts and Design Inside the vehicle, thermal settings are available for the seats to keep everyone cozy, as is a variety of different seating materials, including upscale leather trim. Accommodating cargo is made simple with the 60/40 rear bench seat and under-seat storage area, and there are plenty of innovative tech features to make drives more comfortable, including the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a Bose sound system with seven speakers, and, for smartphones, a wireless charging pad. Along with the Multi-Flex Tailgate, which provides six different functions to make cargo loading and working within the bed easier, there are many stylish colors available for the exterior, including Glacier Blue, Slate Gray, Red Hot, and Dark Ash. Although this truck is a tough one, the ZR2 model gives you more rugged features for tackling off-road terrains, including steel front and rear bumpers, 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler territory MT Tires, high-intensity LED reflector headlamps, and large underbody aluminum skid plates. Sophisticated Safety Along with Stabilitrak, a system that works in the background to keep the truck stable on the road, a wide array of proactive driver-assist features are also offered, including Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking and both Front and Rear Pedestrian Braking. Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert helps you avoid unseen vehicles on your sides. The hands-free driving feature Super Cruise automates highway cruising for stress-free drives, and while the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is ready to alert you if any of your tires need attention, Lane Keep Assist, IntelliBeam High-Beam Assist automatically adapts your headlamps to your surroundings, and Lane Departure Warning is helping you stay within lane markers on multi-lane roads. Reliably powerful and with first-class features inside and out, the 2024 Silverado 1500 is now here and ready for test drives, so contact us today at Bob Stephen Motors to see it in action for yourself. Image via