Chevy Turns up Competitive Heat With Blazer EV SS, Get A Close-Up Early Look!

Some EVs that we have become well-acquainted with here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse and are also offered nationwide have been built for pure function, and with the daily driver on a budget in mind. These are excellent options for anyone wanting to get from A to B via modern technology, but we have long known that competitors such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E have instilled a heightened sense of luxury and a sporty edge that a distinct group of savvy drivers is embracing. 

The Blazer EV offers a great sense of purpose and Earth-friendly function but may lack a distinct breed of excitement for a very independent and “thrill of the road” loving driver that the new battery-powered Blazer EV is on track to offer. This is one of several exciting models that GM has arriving soon as we are aggressively on track to sell only battery-powered vehicles by 2035. The Business Insider team recently got a look at the sporty SUV and was on deck to show our readers how its exterior, interior, and other features will appear. 

The Blazer EV will be available in several trim levels and have 3 different battery sizes to choose from. The SS is the top-of-the-line trim with 290 miles of range, two options for motors, and all-wheel drive. It promises to produce 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque and will exhilaratingly get from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. To properly handle all this power, the SS is the recipient of special brakes and a fine-tuned suspension setup, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y’s GT and Performance variants are two forms of competition are sights are directly situated.

After seeing these detailed and close-up photos, the Blazer EV SS initially appears very long, and also a bit lower than many other similar models on the market. Some have compared it to what “an aggressive and sporty station wagon” would look like, and all of us think that the rounded edges do a great job of smoothing out the “boxy” yet pleasingly modern initial visual impression. The SS model also gets the full-width LED light bar up front, along with a very cool illuminated Chevy badge. While the Blazer is rejuvenating power in charge mode, the light strip gradually fills up to properly display your current battery level.

The SS also displays a wicked blacked-out front end and a black roof, as opposed to the standard body-colored roof that is included with other models. This model also boasts the largest wheels of the lineup at 22 inches, and the charging port door comes out with a quirky mix of futuristic robotic looks and is quite a bit cooler looking than a standard gas tank. The cockpit features a very appealing 11-inch instrument panel that offers up all the vitals for the drive, and right next to it is a 17.7-inch touchscreen angled right at the driver. 

There is a volume knob directly embedded into the screen, and SS models feature a flat-bottomed steering wheel. Super Cruise is also included, which is GM’s bravely executed and modern hands-free driving system, which blinks green when the driver is attentive enough for it to do its job. The red interior option offers up a fitting high-end touch for the interior, and rear passengers can make use of USB-C ports while they are enjoying the better-than-average legroom. We remember the Blazer from its original and very unique origins, and are impressed with the attitude and characteristic extras you’ll be constantly enjoying in this soon-arriving and full-of-flex EV!

2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Lays Claim to the Brash Heavy Hauler + Perks of Google-Assistant Powered Cabin

The 2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss is one of those incredibly sought-after models here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse that boasts a tough and capable stance with its diesel engine, nicely lifted suspension, and mud-ready all-terrain tires. Truck lovers nationwide are being clued into the fact that the Silverado is loaded solid with very advanced technology, including a massive infotainment overhaul that is intelligently powered by Android and Google Assistant. 

Last year’s Silverado boasted an 8-inch display, but this and the other gauges have now been replaced with the 13.4-inch Chevy Infotainment 3 system and the 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster. The Infotainment 3 system is based on Android Automotive OS and allows for the hassle-free integration of a variety of useful Google services such as the Google Play app store and Google Assistant voice commands. This system is conveniently baked into the hardware and can access onboard OnStar Services for valuable data, so it will work if you happen to hurry out the door without your phone. 

You can quickly log into Google using the touch display, then retrieve suggestions for a destination, reminders for your lengthy to-do list, and other functions that are useful during the drive. This will also give you valuable access to Google Maps, which can prove its worth as the ultimate virtual assistant by syncing recent and saved locations, your contacts, and more elements that boost your productivity in a split second. The ability to easily install apps from the Play Store allows you to check out your favorite podcasts, music, and news along with other apps that can be downloaded and stored onboard. 

The Google Assistant software will still work without a signal, by quickly tapping a button on the steering wheel or by simply speaking “Hey, Google”. Here you can quickly start phone calls, text messages, navigation destinations, or access Google Home smart devices and have full control of the Silverado’s well-integrated climate control. There is also a standard wireless phone charger here on the center console and the dashboard is stocked with USB Type-C and Type-A ports, along with a 120-volt AC inverter in the bed that is ideal for tailgating appliances and power tools. 

The Trail Boss comes standard with 4-wheel drive, but you have the option of rolling heftily with any engine available for the 2022 Silverado, ranging from the 2.7-liter turbo 4-cylinder up to the 6.2-liter V8s. EPA fuel ratings are estimated at 21 mpg combined, and you can always opt for a trail-prepped and very sweet 2-inch lift on Z71 monotube shocks and protective skid plates. You’re also going to love everything “above and beyond '' about the Trail Boss Premium package: it adds the superior touches of leather trim, a spray-on bed liner, perimeter lighting, a power lift, and a release tailgate.

2024 Chevy Equinox EV to Boast 300 Miles of Range, Innovative and Polished Ultium Platform

After introducing the Silverado EV and Blazer EV this year, Chevy’s exciting checklist of electric vehicle rollouts continues with a very important third introduction with the official announcement of the 2024 Equinox EV. We have excitedly told customers for months here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse that the arrival of this SUV was going to provide an affordable vehicle for modern families that solidifies a very confident and meaningful transition to electric power without making compromises.

As the turning point now becomes reality where the next generation of choice needs to be available at every pricing point, the 2024 Equinox EV possesses a strong sense of purpose and promise. This release officially begins the value proposition for Chevy to boast in the very relevant and popular compact SUV segment and adds greatly to an electric portfolio that claims an assortment of full-size trucks, midsize SUVs, and compact SUVs. The all-electric range is one of the most important factors that buyers are considering, as this is the final word on how far you can travel before the vital charging, and the 2024 Equinox’s 300 miles is an excellent value.

During the design process, engineers were keenly focused on the modern style, abundance of space, and vital safety qualities that made the standard gas-powered Equinox second to only the reigning Silverado in Chevy sales annually. As customers have continued to prioritize larger screens during the constant evolution of more functional vehicles, the 2024 Equinox EV arrives with an available 17.7-inch diagonal system that acts as the virtual command center for vital functions. As the Equinox progresses and changes along with the industry’s shift to electric power, its bold and futuristic appearance has stayed comfortingly recognizable. 

Chevy has been solidly committed to making the EV transition very simple, including the convenience of available navigation and route planning through the MyChevy app, which provides the location for stations such as the 110,000 useful Ultium 360 which make the overall charging experience much easier. Here are some of the amazing and useful standard features that the Equinox EV will offer:

• Automatic Emergency Braking

• Following Distance Indicator

• Forward Collision Alert

• Front Pedestrian Braking

• Rear Park Assist

• Safety Alert Seat

• Blind Zone Steering Assist

As it is with the new Blazer EV and Silverado EV, The Equinox EV provides customers the new very convenient reality of zero-emissions driving, zero gas stop, and chances to reduce frequent and costly maintenance. The 3RS trim provides some of the upper-level conveniences that have long made so many repeat customers thrilled at the Powerhouse: you’ll be enjoying the added luxurious touch of an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, front heated/ventilated seats and rear outboard heated seats, heated flat-bottom steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, heated wiper park, an 11-inch diagonal driver information center, available Bose audio system, available sunroof, 21-inch aluminum wheels, a front LED light bar, and heated outside mirrors.

2023 Camaro Redline Package to See Lifted Constraints This Fall

We have some fantastic news from GM Authority about the Chevy Camaro, which saw its various design packages under severe constraints during the entire 2022 year. 

This year, the Redline Edition was limited to about 20 percent of its usual output rate. Starting in October, the constraint will be lifted, and the Redline Edition will return to regular availability status. The Redline Edition package adds an awesome silver, black and red-themed touch that is available on the 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, LT1, 1SS, and 2SS trim levels. It is available with the Shadow Gray Metallic, Summit White and Black exterior colors, and includes this sweet additional equipment:

• 20-inch Black-painted aluminum wheel with red accents
• Black Camaro fender badge with red outline
• Redline Edition graphics
• Red seat belt color
• Red knee pads 

The performance-enhancing SS 1LE package also endured some issues while being under constraint for the 2022 Chevy Camaro and will arrive back in order books in full capacity for the 2023 model year. The engine options are all the best in the business as far as raw power and off-the-line aggro factor, including the turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 LTG gas engine, the naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 LGX gas engine, the naturally aspirated 6.2-Liter V8 LT1 gas engine, and the king of the hill: the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 LT4 gas engine. 

This is the car model that Edmunds.com billed as “the best driving muscle car hands down of its segment,” with thrilling rewards at each turn during every drive. Its sharp handling, class-leading acceleration, and smooth ride courtesy of the adaptive suspension are all part of its brutish and domineering charm that is keeping the muscle car segment alive. Most Camaro models will easily out-drag a Mustang by a large margin, while the brakes can get you stopped from your scorching pace in a hurry. 

The V8 Camaro models have ideally stickier tires perfect for track handling, and even the base level suspension provides a quality ride. The EPA fuel ratings for the 22 Camaro now are situated at 18 city/29 highway, and 22 mpg combined.