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We’ve all heard the statistics on driving under the influence of alcohol. It’s bad news. Every day 28 Americans die as a result of drunk driving, whether they were in the car or just in the wrong place. That’s over ten thousand people. The number of injuries caused is twenty times that number. Alcohol-related accidents are worse during the holidays, with inclement weather, increased...

Last month at the NTEA work truck show, General Motors announced that it will expand its “box delete” option to all truck classifications in its fleet. As of publication, GM is the only company to offer this option throughout its line of trucks. For the uninitiated, the “box” refers to the bed of the truck. In a vehicle with the box delete option, the box, rear bumper, and spare tire...

Chevy and NASCAR go together so naturally that it’s hard to imagine one without the other. In fact, Chevrolet may never have been founded if it were for racing. It was the racing car Louis Chevrolet helped build for his brother, Arthur, in mid-1911 for the very first Indianapolis 500 that caught the eye of entrepreneur William Durant. Durant was the founder of GM, though at that point he...

No matter what you celebrate this season, traditions are what make it special. Everyone loves gift giving and travel, but it’s the little things that really light our hearts. There is a sense of history and connection that comes with unpacking heirloom Christmas ornaments or setting up the menorah. At Heidebreicht, we have our own set of traditions that we look forward to all year long. Because...

Look through any American newspapers or magazines from the last century and you’re sure to see the classic lines of a Chevy. The quality of design keeps our cars popular even decades after they’ve gone out of production, making them a popular choice for collectors and restoration enthusiasts. There are many to choose from, but we’ve chosen five of our favorites for this walk down memory...

Coming up with inspiration for Christmas presents is hard. There are so many options that choosing just a few can be overwhelming. Things get more complicated when shopping for a college student with limited dorm space or a senior parent, who may already have a house full of treasures from holidays past. What can you get these people that shows them how much you care? Take a novel approach this...

It’s a new month, and that means new specials at Heidebreicht Chevrolet. We’ve put a lot of thought into what you need right now. This time, we put just as much thought into what you don’t need, such as out of pocket expenses while you’re doing your holiday shopping. The result is a December lease event that will knock your stockings off! We started by picking out some of our favorite...

Michigan has had a hard time of it during the economic slump, but things have been turning around. Families are taking advantage of lower house prices to settle down in Macomb County and surrounding areas. As they do, new businesses slowly edge in to serve them. Kid Rock funded a music exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum, and enthusiastic praise from celebrities like Ben Affleck and Eminem...

With a fleet as diverse as the Chevy and GMC line of vehicles, there’s always something to refine. Even as 2016 models roll into Macomb County showrooms GM engineers are working to bring our drivers the best driving experience possible. Critics are already talking about what they can expect to see in 2016 and beyond. These aren’t simple cosmetic changes, either. Many of the upgrades will be...

Driving in winter weather can be a challenge. Even seasoned Michigan natives forget how bad the roads get after a storm, remembering only when we find ourselves skidding across an icy patch on Van Dyke. Before the holiday rush eats up your spare time, give some thought to being prepared for winter and the special driving hazards it brings. An old saying tells us that an ounce of prevention is...