New Canaan, CT

by Leo Karl III

The Chevrolet Volt has created an entirely new segment of vehicles in the automotive marketplace known as "Extended Range Plug-In Electrics".  The reality is that plug-in electric vehicles are here to stay.  Battery technology coupled with electric drive motors have developed in such a way that they are now fully capable of supporting the daily driving habits of many American drivers.  The amazing efficiency of a gasoline free electric car means you will never have to buy gas.  But a pure plug-in Electric vehicle does have limitations.  A pure Electric vehicle is li

CHEVROLET VOLT TOPS CONSUMER REPORTS' OWNER-SATISFACTION SURVEY FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
Top-ranked cars feature great fuel economy, a fun driving experience and luxurious surroundings

YONKERS, NY, November 29, 2012 - Would you get the same vehicle if you had to do it all over again? That's the single, revealing question the Consumer Reports National Research Center asked subscribers in its annual Owner -Satisfaction survey-and the answer for Chevrolet Volt owners was a resounding "yes."

Ninety-two percent of respondents who own the Volt said they would definitely buy it again, earning the car the distinction of being the top-scoring model in the Consumer Reports survey for the second year in a row.

June 20, 2012  -  New Canaan, CT

New Canaan, CT  -  May 31, 2012

KARL Chevrolet will be displaying a Chevrolet Volt at the Sustainable Stamford event held at the Stamford Government Center on Friday, June 1st in conjunction with Connecticut's 1st Annual Electric Car Community Day.  Events are being held in Stamford, Fairfield, Berlin, New Haven and Norwich simultaneously to provide consumers information about the potential benefits of plug-in electric vehicles (EV's) as a cleaner, lower cost transportation alternative.

According to John Voelcker, Senior Editor for High Gear Media, "Car buyers are notoriously fond of focusing only on the purchase price of new vehicles, without much thinking about the total cost of ownership."

NEW CANAAN, CT - Francos Wine Merchants is marking Earth Day 2012 by lowering its carbon footprint. The New Canaan company recently purchased a Chevrolet Volt from KARL Chevrolet to use for deliveries, and now relies on electricity instead of gasoline.

April 5, 2012  -  New Canaan, CT

Chevrolet will bring the Chevy Spark minicar to market in July 2012 with a starting price of just $12,995 including destination charges.  This will make the Spark the lowest cost new car in a rapidly growing segment.

The new Chevrolet Spark minicar will be offered in one body style - a 5-door hatchback - and three trim levels along with minimal other options.  Prices start at just $12,995.