Chevrolet Upgrades Safety Features on the 2018 Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle

BAY CITY, Mich. –– Chevrolet and GM Fleet recently announced that they will be upgrading the 2018 Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) to better protect and serve officers of the law. To ensure the safety and well-being of police officers while they are out on the road, Chevy has improved the safety features of the new Tahoe to help reduce potential crash speeds and help avoid crashes altogether.

“We want to protect our protectors and help them get home safely at the end of every shift,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, GM Fleet. “The safety technologies we are introducing on the Tahoe PPV may serve as a second set of eyes.”

While the Tahoe PPV includes a suite of standard safety and driver assist features including StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System, Rear Vision Camera with Rear Park Assist, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and steering wheel controls, it now has the new Enhanced Driver Assist Package available as well. This safety package is the first of its kind for a pursuit-rated vehicle, with five different technologies that make up the package, including:

Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking: This feature automatically helps to reduce the severity of a collision. If the vehicle is traveling at a low speed and the system detects that a front-end collision is imminent, it will apply the brakes if the driver has not already done so.

Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning: This system helps drivers avoid unintentionally drifting out of their lanes on the road with a gentle steering wheel turns. to when they are not actively steering and the turn signals are not activated.

Safety Alert Driver Seat: Instead of audible crash avoidance alerts, drivers can activate this GM-patented alert system to receive a haptic seat-bottom vibration pulses.

Forward Collision Alert: This technology employs radar and a forward-looking camera to measure the closing speeds between a vehicle and objects in its path. If the system determines that there is too small of a distance to the object in front of the vehicle, it will trigger a visual alert and audible beeps or seat pulses to alert the driver, if equipped.

Power Adjustable Pedals: To accommodate drivers of all sizes and help them find their optimal driving position for comfort and control, the Power Adjustable Pedals work in conjunction with the 2018 Tahoe PPV’s standard 10-way power driver seat and tilt wheel as well.

“When they’re on road patrol, police officers are constantly multitasking,” said Theodore Quisenberry, 43-year law enforcement veteran and the retired chief of the Royal Oak (Michigan) Police Department and the Oakland County Homeland Security Division. “Now when officers are scanning their surroundings, so is their vehicle. That will help them stay safe.”

To do their part to support the men and women serving as officers of the law, Chevrolet has upgraded the safety features on the new 2018 Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle. The available Enhanced Driver Assist Package will help to keep police officers safe while they are in their patrol vehicles with such features as Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, the Safety Alert Driver Seat, and Power Adjustable Pedals. In fact, features like these are so important that according to a 2017 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) report, there is a 27 percent reduction in the rate of rear-end crashes reported to police by vehicles with forward collision warning systems, and when combined with automatic braking, the incident rate is decreased by 50 percent. To keep yourself and your own vehicle safe out on your road this season, we recommend completing our Winter Car Care maintenance routine. Your vehicle and its internal components can be adversely affected by the freezing temperatures this time of year, and getting service done to get them into top working order is a great way to ensure your vehicle doesn't break down out in the cold.

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How To Use Chevrolet Collision Alert in the 2014 Silverado

BAY CITY, Mich. – Today's Chevrolet lineup offers top of the line safety protection thanks to recent advances in technology that allow vehicles to stay one step ahead. While you know what basic safety systems, like airbags, do to keep you safe, are you confused when it comes to new additions like collision alert, side blind zone alert, or lane departure warning? Well we're here to help and today we are going to show you How To Use Chevrolet Collision Alert in the 2014 Silverado!

The good news is that these new safety systems are designed to protect you every time you hit the road. Specifically, Chevrolet's Forward Collision Alert feature works to prevent any possible collisions with the vehicle in front of you. By continually monitoring how close your vehicle is to the cars or trucks in front of you, Forward Collision Alert can step in and alert you with visual and audible signals if closing speeds detect a potential collision. With this feature, you can utilize the buttons on your steering wheel to set at what distance you want your vehicle to notify you of any danger – you can choose one of three distances, from closest to farther away.

Watch as we demonstrate How To Use Chevrolet Collision Alert in the 2014 Silverado [VIDEO]:



Chevrolet's Forward Collision Alert feature is available on more than just the Silverado, so make sure to ask if it is available on your vehicle. But with winter coming, if you like what this Chevy truck has to offer, make sure to take a look at the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Brochure! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help you find the perfect car, truck, or SUV for your needs! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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2014 Chevrolet Sonic Enhances Safety Features

BAY CITY, Mich. - Many drivers express doubt over how safe subcompact vehicles can be, simply because of their size. Chevy hears these concerns and that's why the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic now has enhanced safety features. These advanced safety features are designed with your concerns in mind, and installed to help put your mind at ease.

Just a few of the safety features available on the 2014 Chevy Sonic are a rear-vision camera, Forward Collision Alert, and a Lane Departure Warning.  The Forward Collision Alert is a great feature that alerts drivers when they approach another vehicle too quickly. This is especially useful for drivers that are distracted, or for new drivers. The Forward Collision Alert will ding quite loudly, alerting the driver that they need to come to a stop.

The Lane Departure Warning alerts drivers when the vehicle veers from a marked roadway lane without using their blinker. It's a great safety feature that encourages safe driving habits by reminding you to use your blinker when switching lanes. If you have no intention of switching lanes but accidently do so, the feature will warn you.

The rear-vision camera is another useful safety feature on the 2014 Chevy Sonic, as it helps drivers have a clear view of what's going on behind the vehicle. You'll see stationary objects behind your vehicle on the Chevy MyLink's 7-inch digital touch-screen. This allows you to be aware of what's happening all around your vehicle - specifically see what's happening in those pesky blind spots.

If you're still not convinced that the Sonic is safe, even with the 2014 Chevy Sonic enhanced safety features, you'll be pleased to know that the Sonic is the first and only car in the subcompact class to receive a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It was also a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - all of which help to make it one of Chevy's best-selling vehicles among buyers under 35!

If you'd like to take a look at this safe and reliable vehicle for yourself, stop by our Chevrolet Dealership Serving Clio, MI today! One of our friendly team members would be more than happy to set you up with a test drive, or show you our selection of Used Cars For Sale. Our Used Cars are great for those looking for a reliable vehicle without the new car price. So come see us today and we'll help take care of all your vehicle needs!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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