2015 Chevy Sonic Receives The IIHS Top Safety Pick

BAY CITY, Mich. –The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic just received the coveted title of 2015 Top Safety Pick from the IIHS, (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)! The 2015 Chevy Spark joins others in Chevy's lineup, including the Spark, Volt, Equinox, Trax and the 2015 Malibu in receiving top honors from IIHS this year.

The 2015 Chevy Sonic receives the IIHS Top Safety Pick at a time when safety is quickly becoming the deciding factor in car leases and purchases, especially with younger buyers. The Chevy Sonic features 10 standard airbags, which include knee air bags for the driver and front seat passenger. The 2015 Sonic has a robust body assembly, which is designed to actually absorb the energy in the event of a severe crash and develop a safety cage that encompasses its passengers. Over 50% of the Spark's body is made up of advanced steel. GM believes that the 2015 Sonic will deliver the most upgraded protection among small cars in case of different crashes.

The 2015 Sonic also features two updated safety features to help avoid potential crashes. The first is the Forward Collision Alert and the next is the Lane Departure Warning, which helps drivers to avoid crashed due to merging out of the lane. The Forward Collision Alert alerts the driver if the vehicle in front comes to close.

GM's Chevy brand is still one of the world's largest, and most successful car brands. The 2015 Chevy Sonic receives the IIHS Top Safety Pick, and the awards surely will keep coming for this amazingly efficient and safe vehicle! If you would like to get more information on this award-winning vehicle, or would like to see our inventory of 2015 Sonics, stop by!  Visit your Clio Area Chevy Dealership today for all of the one-of-a-kind deals! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! 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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Fun Facts About Clio, MI

BAY CITY, MI- We’ve got some interesting trivia for you today! Here at Hank Graff Chevrolet Bay City, we always love to learn fun and obscure facts about our local Michigan towns. This week we decided to read up on the history of Clio, one of the many cool cities near our Chevrolet dealership. Check out these five fun facts about Clio, MI, and learn something new about this great Michigan town.

• Clio, MI was named after the Greek Goddess Clio, muse of history and poetry, at the whim of a local hotelier and fan of classical literature, Colonel Hill.

• Clio was originally known as “Varney,” after the town’s first grain buyer.

• The first major structure in Clio, MI was a sawmill on North Mill Street, built in 1837. From there, the City of Clio started growing.

• Clio (Varney at the time) expanded rapidly following the completion of the Flint and Pere Marquette Railway in 1861. The rail line still runs through Clio, but is now for freight trains rather than passenger trains. 

• Nowadays you can buy exotic fruits at your local supermarket anytime of year, but this wasn’t always the case. In the 1800s, Clio, MI was the place to come for exotic fruits like bananas, thanks to an entrepreneur named Robin Jones, who imported them.

Do you know any other fun facts about Clio, MI or the surrounding area? If so, we hope you’ll share them with us! If you’re looking for Chevy cars or trucks near Clio, MI, stop by your local Clio area Chevrolet dealer. Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

Consumer Reports 'Top Truck' is the Chevy Silverado

BAY CITY, Mich. - The magazine, Consumer Reports has announced its "top-rated truck" for the year and Chevy has come out on top. Consumer Reports 'top truck' is the Chevy Silverado 1500. Chevy's truck beat out the Dodge Ram 1500, who came in second place.

The Chevy Silverado is Consumer Reports 'Top Truck' for various reasons. The ample cargo bed, greater payload capacity, and the ability to tow up to 11,200 pounds are some of the main characteristics that caught the magazine's eye. Other features that Consumer Reports raved about are the corner bump steps, the best-in-class fuel economy of 16 mpg overall, and the tailgate that is easy to raise and lower.

Another factor that we are sure was brought into consideration is the fact that the 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 was the first pickup truck ever to receive the highest possible safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This high rating was due mostly to the Silverado's Safety Alert Seat which alerts drivers to traffic danger, the Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, and the six standard air bags - among other features.

If you'd like to check out this highly rated and raved about truck, stop by our Clio Area Chevrolet Dealer today! We have a great selection of New Chevrolet Trucks that we know you're going to love. If you're looking for something a little smaller, we also have a variety of  New Chevrolet Cars and Used Cars For Sale. So come see us!

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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5 Steps to a Relaxing Commute

BAY CITY, Mich. - Millions of Americans spend their morning commuting to work - no matter if you're worrying about what's waiting for you at work, or feeling stressed about what's going on at home, the drive to your workplace can feel dull or troubling. To help you combat the stresses of driving, here are 5 steps to a relaxing commute:

Listen to an audio book. Your commute to and from work is a great time to listen to your favorite book, or become interested in a new one. By getting into a good story, your commute will fly by - not to mention you'll look forward to your next drive so you can continue the story!

Listen to your favorite music and sing along. Did you know that singing loudly and intensely is actually considered an aerobic exercise? It is! So turn up your music and sing along to your favorite songs - you'll feel less stressed and ready to take on the world.

Make your drive a social one. If you live near co-workers, or your friends work near you, ask them if they'd like to ride together! Not only will this help reduce the amount of times you fill up, it will also give you someone to talk and laugh with during the commute.

Prepare the night before. If you pick out your clothes, make your lunch, set the timer on your coffee machine, and have everything ready to go the night before, you won't feel stressed in the morning! Being able to start your day with everything ready and waiting is a great feeling, which means you won't feel as stressed during the commute or left feeling like you forgot something.

Leave early. It can be extremely stressful to be on the way to work when unexpected construction or an accident puts you behind schedule. By leaving a couple minutes early, you'll feel more in control of your morning and less concerned about how late you're going to be to work. Not to mention, arriving at work a couple minutes early will only give you bonus points with the boss!

While these 5 steps to a relaxing commute should help, having a reliable and comfortable vehicle is the best way to enjoy your ride to work. At Graff Bay City, we have a huge selection of New Chevrolet Cars, New Chevrolet Trucks and Used Cars For Sale - all of which make the drive an enjoyable one! So stop by our Clio Area Chevrolet Dealer today! 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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