Parents Rank Teen Driving #1 on List of Parental Worries

In a recent study done by Chevrolet, parents ranked driving without adult supervision #1 on the list of what parents of teens worry about most. Other options on the list included academic performance, drug and alcohol use, sexual activity and problems with friends.

Chevrolet introduced the Teen Driver Technology in 10 of the 2017 Chevrolet models to help ease parents worries about teenage driving. The ten 2017 models with available Teen Driver Technology include the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Camaro, Colorado, Cruze, Malibu, Silverado, Silverado HD, Suburban, Tahoe and Volt.


Chevy Malibu

The technology includes a vehicle report card that shows parents how your child performed behind the wheel. This allows parents the opportunity to coach teens on what areas need improvement. The report shows the following:

Distance driven

Maximum speed reached

Overspeed warnings issued

Stability control events

Antilock braking events

Traction control activations

Wide-open throttle events

Forward Collision Alerts, if equipped

Forward Collision Braking events, if equipped

Tailgating Alerts, if equipped

The Teen Driver Technology restricts the maximum vehicle speed to 85 miles per hour. Parents can also set up custom audible and visual warnings that alert the teen if the vehicle is traveling over a pre-selected speed. To encourage teens to wear their seat belts when in the front seats, the radio/audio is muted until teens are buckled up. Parents can also set an audio limit so that teens are focusing on the road instead of being distracted by loud music.

For more info on Teen Driver Technology, visit http://www.chevrolet.com/teen-driver-technology.html.

Sources:
http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2016/aug/0823-teen-driving.html
http://www.chevrolet.com/teen-driver-technology.html

When Does Sioux City's Shelby Houlihan Run in the Olympics?

Sioux City, IA is honored to have a local runner featured in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Shelby Houlihan, a state track and Drake Relays champion at Sioux City East and an Arizona State All-American, will be making her Olympic debut on Tuesday, August 16 in Rio. Houlihan, Sioux City's first female track runner to reach the Olympics, will be running in the women's 5,000 meters.

(Photo: USA TODAY)

The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and City of Sioux City will be hosting a free "Watch Party" from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM on August 16 at the Sioux City Convention Center. The 5,000 meters race will have two preliminary heats at 7:30 AM and 7:51 AM.

The race will be on NBCSN or LIVE at http://www.nbcolympics.com/video.

In an interview with The Sioux City Journal, Houlihan said, “The last two months I had that ‘I will be an Olympian’ written on my mirror so when I wake up every day I would see that and I would tell that to myself multiple times a day during the workouts,” Houlihan said. “By the time I did toe the line (at the U.S. Trials) it was in my head that I could do it and I didn’t really have any doubts or make the race more than it was.”

Now Houlihan changed the message on her mirror to, "I will win gold."

Shelby Houlihan...all of Siouxland is behind you! Be sure to cheer on the Sioux City Olympian Tuesday morning!

Sources:
http://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/cross-country/shelby-houlihan-ready-to-live-out-dream-running-in-rio/article_5608ddae-3e48-5585-945d-aec940d63dde.html

http://www.ktiv.com/story/32747787/2016/08/12/shelby-houlihan-watch-party-is-set-for-Tuesday

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/08/02/iowa-rio-shelby-houlihan-racing-her-way-rio/87979654/

Lease Deals for July 2016

We have some great lease deals available this month for a 2016 Chevy Cruze Limited and a 2016 Chevy Malibu. Are you unsure if you should buy or lease? Take this quick survey to help you decide!

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#S1151, $199/month, 39 months, $1,999 down. Tax, title license and $99 doc fee extra. MSRP: $27,185, Total Residual: $15,495.45, Total Capital Cost: $22,661.21, 10,000 miles/yr, Total Mileage Allowed: 32,500. Take delivery by 8/1/16.

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Christmas in July

Knoepfler Chevrolet is celebrating Christmas in July! Our gift to customers is 20% Cash Back on select Chevrolets all month long. This HUGE savings is only available while stock lasts. Check out these select vehicles. We also have amazing rebates on the rest of our new vehicles as well as low prices on our pre-owned inventory. Our pre-owned inventory is made up of all makes and models and trades are arriving daily!

During our Christmas in July promotion, customers who purchase a vehicle this month get to pick out a vehicle from under our "Christmas tree." All of the gifts are summer themed, so the tree is stocked with folding chairs, coolers, fishing gear, picnic bags, yard games and more!

With deals this good, it can only be Christmas in July! 

Owner of 1964 Chevelle SS Receives a Big Surprise

At the Knoepfler Chevrolet Car Show, there is no judging. No trophies or awards are given out based on different vehicle categories. However, there is one honor given. A plaque is presented to one lucky person whose vehicle is the "Knoepfler Pick."

At least one member of the Knoepfler family along with some Car Show committee members pick out one vehicle that stood out to them at the Car Show.

At this year's Car Show on June 25, Joe and Carol Huff received the honor of the 2016 Knoepfler Pick for their 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Their vehicle was purchased at Miller Kidder now called Knoepfler Chevrolet! However, this wasn't the only surprise Joe received that day.

The '64 Chevelle SS was in the process of getting rebuilt when Joe found out he had Stage 4 Cancer. His friends who were working on restoring the vehicle made it a priority to have it finished by the time of the Knoepfler Chevrolet Car Show. Joe came to the show to check out all of the other show cars. While he was walking about the lot viewing them, he noticed his finished Chevelle lined up with all of the other beautiful show cars. Let's just say, he was very surprised and touched!

Congratulations to our winner of the 2016 Knoepfler Pick! Joe's vehicle will be featured on our dash plaques for 2017.

Knoepfler Chevrolet Hits a Grand Slam!

Knoepfler Chevrolet partnered with Morningside Little League as a sponsor for their 2016 season. The partnership was a grand slam! Knoepfler Chevrolet provided Morningside Little League with new equipment, a monetary contribution and an opportunity for community members to raise funds for the league via a Test Drive fundraiser.

“We’re glad we were able to extend Chevrolet’s commitment to spreading play and the possibilities it opens to the members of our community,” said Heidi Connelly, Marketing Director for Knoepfler Chevrolet.

 

 

Knoepfler Chevrolet partnered with the Morningside Little League because of the league’s proximity to the dealership. Equipment donated by Knoepfler Chevrolet included items such as bags, batting tees, catcher’s gear, water bottles and Chevrolet Youth Baseball T-shirts. Knoepfler Chevrolet also gave the league a check for $500. Throughout the season, families and community members could raise additional money by test driving new Chevrolets at the dealership. Each test drive (up to 20) earned the league $25. Morningside Little League fulfilled all their test drives and received an additional $500!

“We truly enjoyed being involved with Morningside Little League this year,” said Connelly. “This partnership gave us the opportunity to support the love of the game and we are thrilled to have achieved such positive results for the community." 

Knoepfler Chevrolet Raises Money for Two Children's Organizations

For Knoepfler Chevrolet, the last weekend in June ended up being all about vehicles...but also all about kids!

The annual offsite sale was held at Sam's Club June 24 - June 27. During this sale, all of the new and pre-owned vehicles were moved to the offsite location for a huge sale! Besides having great vehicle offers, Knoepfler Chevrolet donated $100 to the Children's Miracle Network for every vehicle sold that weekend. Customers were able to purchase a new vehicle and support a great cause.

On that same weekend, Knoepfler Chevrolet hosted their annual Car Show on June 24 at their location - 100 Jackson Street. Besides checking out all of the classic cars that rolled in, guests could order food from La Juanita and Dairy Queen, take their children to the free children's area and purchase raffle tickers for a chance to win amazing door prizes. The door prizes included a YETI Tundra cooler from Arnolds Motor Supply, a 42" Smart LED TV from Dakota PC Warehouse, Jake Owen concert tickets from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, a tool cart from Snap-on, a detail and oil change package from Knoepfler Chevrolet and YETI Tumblers. All of the raffle ticket proceeds went towards the Children's Shelter of the Crittenton Center. It was called the Cars for Kids Fundraiser.

 

"The whole weekend really could have been called Cars for Kids," says Heidi Connelly, Marketing Director for Knoepfler Chevrolet. "We are a family owned dealership, so we are very family focused in everything we do. We really enjoy supporting organizations that benefit the children in our community."