Did You Know?!: Vehicle Color Names

When it comes to purchasing or leasing a vehicle, there are several factors or "hot buttons" that influence customers. Features such as heated seats, power windows, towing capacity, and cargo room can make or break a vehicle for certain customers. However, the most difficult decision when it comes to finding the right vehicle may be as simple as picking out the right color.

The August edition of "Did You Know?!" focuses on the various GM (Chevrolet and Buick) vehicle exterior colors that the dealership has had over the past 15 years. Sales and Leasing Consultant, Tim Hoyt, has compiled a list of the numerous shades of blue and red that he has sold over the past few years. Enjoy!

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In the 15 years that I have been selling cars, I have seen a lot of colors on Chevrolet and Buick vehicles. Here's a brief list of base metallic and tricoat colors- focusing mainly on reds and blues.

BLUES:

Midnight Blue

Blue Ray

Superior Blue

Indigo Blue

Glacier Blue

Concord Blue

Titanium Blue

Bermuda Blue

Topaz 

Deep Ocean Blue

Atlantis Blue

Blue Granite

Brilliant Blue

Electric Blue

Denim

Laser Blue

Grape Ice

Dark Sapphire

Blue Velvet

Arrival Blue

2015 Chevrolet Colorado  in Laser Blue

REDS:

Cardinal

Crystal Red

Butte Red

Red Hot

Red Rock

Garnet

Cabernet Red

Santa Fe

Salsa

Carmine Red

Bordeaux

Deep Magenta

Blaze Red

Torch Red

Siren

Ruby Red

Deep Ruby

Dark Cherry

Copper Red

2015 Chevrolet Camaro in Red Rock Metallic

Next month, I will cover some of the other colors! Stay tuned...

SuperChevyStores.com 100

Super Chevy Stores To Hold Car Shows To Promote Springfield ARCA Event
Ticket Giveaways Part Of Dealership Promotions This Weekend

                With the SuperChevyStores.com-Allen Crowe Memorial 100 just a little over a week away, a few Central Illinois Chevy Dealers are holding events to promote the Sunday, August 23 ARCA race.  Three different dealerships will have functions this coming weekend that will include show cars, the beautiful State Fair pacecar, ticket giveaways, and more.

                This Friday, August 14, the Bill Hendren Motorsports Chevrolet #24, driven by local dirt track star Ryan Unzicker will be on the lot at Baum Chevrolet in Clinton, IL.  The show will take place from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and will include signups for lucky racefans to win tickets to the event.  Baum Chevrolet is located at 801 W Van Buren in Clinton, IL.

                Two other shows will be held on Saturday, August 15, starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 12:00 noon.  One of which is not too far from the race venue.  Friendly Chevrolet, located at 2540 Prairie Crossing Drive in Springfield will have the Brandt #51 Chevrolet from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.  The car is driven by Justin Allgaier, who is from the area and a former ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion.  The staff at Friendly will also be providing visitors with free food and a number of other games and activities to participate in.

                The final show on the schedule is also Saturday from 9:00-12:00 and will be at Mile's Chevrolet in Decatur.  The Bill Hendren Motorsports Chevrolet #24, driven by local dirt track star Ryan Unzicker will be on the lot as well as the Macon Speedway Late Model two-seater and the Illinois State Fair pacecar.  Folks are welcome to stop by and register to win a pair of tickets to the race.  Miles is also having their End of the Summer Closeout on all remaining 2015 Chevys and all pre-owned cars, trucks, vans, and SUV's. 

                The shows lead up to next weekend's doubleheader at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.  On Saturday, August 22, the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series will race 100 laps in addition to preliminary action from the Sportsman Nationals.  On Sunday, August 23, the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will compete in the SuperChevyStores.com 100 as well as the Sportsman in their feature. 

                Full information on the event, including discount ticket options, can be found at www.trackenterprises.com.