2011 May Blog Post List | Rogers Auto Group

GM Adding Two Shifts and 2,500 Jobs To Produce Chevrolet Malibu and Impala

Published Tuesday, 31 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: New Inventory, News.

General Motors announced last Wednesday that it is adding two shifts and about 2,500 hourly and salaried jobs at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to build the new Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan and the next-generation Chevrolet Impala large sedan alongside the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera electric cars. This is in addition to a $69 million investment in tooling and equipment to support the Impala, along with a $121 million investment back in April 2010 to support Malibu production...

Top 7 Money Saving Tips for Your Memorial Day Barbecue

Published Tuesday, 24 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: News.

Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start to summer as well as the barbecue season. With high gas prices and the economy in a rut, you may be less inclined to throw barbecues this year, but with these money saving tips, you don't need to sacrifice your summer grilling fun.

1. Make it a Potluck
The easiest way to save money on your barbecue is to make it a potluck. Have your...

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid drives coast-to-coast on less than 2 tanks of gas

Published Saturday, 21 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: New Inventory, News.

The Sonata Hybrid is Hyundai's first hybrid on the market, with a fuel efficiency rated at 35 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. Any EPA estimated mileage rating, whether for a hybrid or regular car, comes with the standard disclaimer that the actual mileage may vary due to factors including driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle options and more. In a recent cross-country trip in a Sonata Hybrid, professional driver and self-proclaimed "hypermiler" (one who uses techniques to maximize fuel efficiency in cars) Wayne Gerdes showed us how much that estimated mileage can actually vary...

High demand for used cars makes it an ideal time to trade in

Published Friday, 20 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: Pre-Owned Inventory, New Inventory, News.

The Chicago Sun Times recently reported that selling prices for used cars are at a 16-year high, making it an ideal time to trade in your current vehicle for a brand new one. Statistics show that dealers are paying an average of $11,660 for a used car or truck, an increase of almost 30 percent since December 2008. "You're not going to find a situation like this very often," says Jonathan Banks, executive auto analyst for...

MSNBC News' Ten Most Improved Cars of 2011

Published Friday, 20 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: New Inventory, News.

MSNBC Autos released a list of the Ten Most Improved Cars of 2011, and a few of their picks caught our eye. These candidates are definitely ones to keep your eye on if you're in the market for a new vehicle.

Buick Regal, Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai Elantra

Buick Regal: MSNBC touts the new Regal as sleek and racy, shedding its former stigma as a vehicle strictly for the older generation. This luxury sedan gives a comfortable and exhilarating ride and...

Rogers Sponsors the McGuane Bridgeport Baseball League

Published Tuesday, 17 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: Community Events, News.

Rogers Auto Group is proud believer in supporting community programs for the younger generation, and what better place to start than right in our own neighborhood. Rogers is happy to be a sponsor of the McGuane Bridgeport Baseball League (MBBL), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the service of the youth of the greater Bridgeport Community right here on the South side of Chicago.

The MBBL is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and...

2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec

Published Tuesday, 17 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: New Inventory, News.

The Hyundai Genesis was first launched onto the American auto market in 2008, and its facelift for 2012 shows a strong commitment to making it one of the best premium sports sedans available, rivaling comparable cars from competitors like Mercedez-Benz and Lexus. The 2012 Genesis made its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, and boasted such improvements as an upgraded V-6 or V-8 engine, revised suspension tuning, and a new eight-speed automatic transmission.

But the real intrigue for this forthcoming release lies within the Genesis' R-Spec model .. .

Drive & Dine Sweepstakes: Enter to win a 2011 Buick Regal

Published Thursday, 12 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: News.

Chicago's Best features all the best food, people, and places the Windy City has to offer, and the best just got better when it joined up with Buick and Rogers Auto Group to bring you the Drive & Dine Sweepstakes. Simply fill out the entry form at buickdriveanddine.com for a chance to win a 2011 Buick Regal or a Chicago's Best gift card pack from 30 restaurants featured on the show (a $750 value). Contest runs through...

GM Credit Card Offers Big Rewards at Rogers

Published Tuesday, 10 May, 2011 by David Ortiz. Categories: News.

As a certified GM Dealer, Rogers Auto Group is pleased to offer our customers the GM Rewards Credit Card from HSBC Bank. The GM Rewards Card makes it easy to save big on the purchase and maintenance of your next GM vehicle by accumulating rewards for everyday purchases.

Submit your application at Rogers Auto Group and earn special incentives like...

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