GM Just Introduced it’s New Car-Sharing Program, Maven

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – GM just introduced it’s new car-sharing service called Maven in Ann Arbor, and soon you’ll be able to rent a car for a few hours or an entire day with just a push of a button.

Select students and faculty members will be the first to use GM’s new car sharing program, Maven. In the next few weeks, though, Maven, a phone app, will be made available to more than 100,000 people in Ann Arbor before expanding to other major cities including New York and Chicago.

With Maven you’ll be able to locate, reserve, unlock, start, and stop the vehicle. Throughout Ann Arbor, there will be 21 parking lots that make it easy to find a vehicle.

There are a few benefits to using Maven, including:

• Free to join (limited time offer)
• No fuel costs
• Cars with tons of features & amenities
• Latest technologies
• Hourly and daily rates
• Insurance included
• Safe & Reliable

There are plenty of vehicle options for you to choose from as well. For a smaller car, you can reserve the Chevy Volt or Spark. For a midsize sedan option the Chevy Malibu is available, and for a larger SUV option the Chevy Tahoe is available. Each vehicle is priced differently according to size, but costs range from $6–12 for hourly payments, or $42–84 for daily fees.

The Maven platform is as simple as following these steps:

1. Get the app.
2. Choose your car.
3. Take a drive.
4. Just hit end.

If you’re interested in signing up or learning more, check out the Maven link here: https://www.mavendrive.com.

Want to drive your own Chevy? We can help you out at Graff Mt. Pleasant! Stop by our dealership today and we’ll find you a great vehicle to take home. At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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The All-New Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – There’s a new car on the block that everyone is talking about. The new Chevy Malibu is getting a lot of attention and there are good reasons why! Here’s what you need to know about the all-new Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT.

First off, the all-new Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT gets a GM-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway, and 47 mpg overall. If its fuel efficiency isn't enough of a reason to buy this vehicle, we're not sure what is!

The Malibu Hybrid has a slightly modified drive unit and electric motor used in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. The modified technology helps Chevrolet use their expertise to bring drivers a world-class hybrid.

Other features you’ll find in the Malibu Hybrid include:

• Chevrolet MyLink
• 7 inch diagonal color touch screen
• Apple CarPlay & Andriod Auto capability
• Rear view camera
• Push-button start 
• Passive entry

Inside the car you’ll find 10 airbags, push-button start, and you can unlock your vehicle with ease using passive entry. Under the hood is an Anew Ecotec 1.8L hybrid optimized direct-injected engine.

There are plenty of safety features that are offered with the Malibu Hybrid which include:

• Lane Keep Assist
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Low Speed Front Automatic Braking
• Teen Driver

Most of these safety features are new to the Malibu. If you have a new driver on your hands you might want to check out Teen Driver. Available in all Malibu models, Teen Driver encourages safe driving habits. The audio will mute in the vehicle if any front-seat passengers are not wearing a seat belt. It is also the very first in-vehicle system that allows parents to view information on how their teen is driving.

The all-new Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT will be available this spring to consumers. Be on the lookout for any other updates on the vehicle. 

If you’re in the market for a car now and can’t wait for spring, come to your Isabella County Chevrolet dealer. We’ll find you a great vehicle to take home! At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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The 2016 Volt Gives Drivers 53 Miles Of EV Range

MT. PLEASANT, MI – Chevy delivered what the customers were asking for –The 2016 Volt gives drivers 53 miles of EV range! The brand new 2016 Volt offers its drivers 53 miles just from one charge of the battery! This is almost a 40 percent increase from the first-generation Volt model.

New Volt owners are using the new 18.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, rated at a combined 106MPGe, or the gasoline equivalent. When the battery gets low the car switches over to a gas-powered generator to increase the driving range to 420 miles on a full tank.

Drivers of the new Volt are expected to use the battery power for about 90 percent of their trips, compared to the first-generation Volt owners who used battery power for only 80 percent of their trips. This is beneficial because the owners can drive easily over 1,000 miles between each gas fill up if they charge their new cars regularly.

The next-generation Volt also has a 1.5L range-extender, which uses regular unleaded fuel, and gives the driver an EPA fuel efficiency of 42 MPG, which gives the 2016 Volt 53 miles of EV range. 

Statistics from the original Volt shows that customers exceeded the previous EPA-estimated mileage and are expected to do the same with the new Volt. Stay tuned to find out more about the release of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt. If you're looking for a new vehicle stop by our Alma area dealership today to check out our inventory of new and used Chevy vehicles! Visit us at your Graff Mt. Pleasant Chevy Dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac Dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Recycled Volt Batteries Help Power GM's New IT Building

MT.PLEASANT, Mich. - General Motors has always been on the cusp of retooling and repurposing their products. Recently Chevy and GM released news that recycled Volt batteries help power GM's new IT building at its Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Mich. Since the Volt usually draws its power from a band of energy in the battery pack itself, there is a TON of leftover juice for stationary usage.

Currently, five Volt batteries are housed in the administration building's circuit breaker panel, where solar energy and two wind turbines feed the power which supplies the entire IT building. In the past, recycled Volt battery covers have been used in multiple ways, including material for bat houses to nesting boxes for endangered duck species. Chevrolet is now moving forward and is tapping the energy left in the first-generation batteries.

The first-generation recycled Volt batteries help power GM's new IT building, and this secondary use application is proving to be an area where GM is thriving. Pablo Valencia, senior manager of Battery Life Cycle Management states, "Even after the battery has reached the end of its useful life in a Chevrolet Volt, up to 80 percent of its storage capacity remains." You read that right: 80 percent! The reuse of these Volt batteries has also helped the data center in Milford attain a LEED Gold certification from the U.S Green Building Council.

The energy pulled from the used Volt batteries, paired with a 74-kilowatt ground-mounted solar array and two 2kW wind-turbines, produces approximately 100Mwh of energy annually,which is enough to power 12 average households. It's no surprise that GM and Chevy are leading the way when it comes to energery conservation, and we are excited to see what they have in store for us next! If you're interested in talking about more ways Chevy is staying innovative, stop by and see us! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

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Updated 2016 Chevrolet Volt

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – Gas prices have been on the decline, but that doesn't mean we're taking our radar off fuel efficiency, and speaking of...General Motors just us gave a quick sneak peek at the updated 2016 Chevrolet Volt! Talk about fuel economy!

The updated 2016 Chevy Volt was originally expected to debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but it looks like GM just couldn't wait to show it off! The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show is going on right now in Las Vegas, and Chevrolet's Tim Mahoney gave the crowd a sneak peek when a curtain was lifted to reveal the refashioned 2016 Volt!

While a more thorough debut is still on the books for the Detroit Auto Show, what we know right away is that the updated 2016 Chevrolet Volt rocks a more futuristic, angular look! The front fascia has been revamped, ditching the dual-port grille and adding LED daylamps. The rear of the 2016 Volt still remains a mystery as Chevrolet made sure to keep it out of sight.

Most importantly when it comes to the Volt, the 2016 model's battery range is expected to offer a 5-12% improvement based on factors such as temperature and driving habits! Though pricing hasn't been officially announced, rumors are already swirling that it could drop below $30,000! The Detroit Auto Show is almost here, so stay tuned for more details on the 2016 Chevrolet Volt!

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Websites: Chevrolet: HankGraffMtPleasant.com and Buick GMC Cadillac: GraffBGC.com
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