With the U.S. faced with a debt burden, still exposed to the threat of a recession and oil prices on the rise, the automotive market isn’t exactly thriving. But despite the direct correlation gas prices have on the automotive industry, one automaker is seeing an increase in sales compared to this time last year.

Kansas City used Car dealers sold more cars in the month of June 2011 than they did in June of last year. In a seemingly perpetual descent, GM’s 10.5% improvement in sales gives the automotive industry a glimmer of hope in the road to recovery. Chevy alone experienced a 10.9% improvement in growth with the following five particular models leading the Chevy family.

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When it comes to buying a car, the debate over buying new or used is often something all consumers have been faced with. While many argue that the guaranteed quality that comes with a new car is worth the extra cost, used car buyers often get the same quality of a new car for less. For those on the market for a Chevy, Kansas City used car dealers offer a number of deals that can’t be found anywhere else. Whether looking for an SUV, sedan, truck or crossover, these exclusive offers ensure a good deal that can’t be found with any other manufacturer.    

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The Chevrolet Corvette is one of the oldest nameplates in the bunch. First debuted in 1953, KCMO drivers praised the Corvette’s athletic, fiberglass exterior and sporty, two passenger interior. A V8 option was made available at your Kansas City used car dealers in 1955 garnering even more praise from sports car fans. The most recent modifications make the 2012 Corvette nothing short of irresistible both performance-wise and appearance-wise. Continue Reading…

The NHTSA has been around since 1970 and is a leading source for consumers who want to purchase a safe car, as well as other products they care about.  Every year they convey to car shoppers results on crash tests that they perform so they can be informed when they make a purchase.

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Wards Auto recently released a list of the 10 autos with the best interiors.  The models chosen were all 2011′s and the interiors had to be completely brand new or significantly updated versus recent years’ or generation models.  Those of us here at your trusted auto store, McCarthy Chevrolet, are glad to see one of our models make the list.

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