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Chevy has published a video on its YouTube channel that shows Chevy truck owners how to properly determine the maximum towing capacity for their particular vehicle.

This video starts by explaining some basic towing terminology for less informed viewers. This includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle including passengers and cargo, along with Gross Combined Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the maximum allowable weight of both the vehicle and the trailer it is towing. Terms like Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Tongue Weight are also addressed, which are the allowable max weights for the axles and the trailer hitch tongue, respectively.

Once Chevy truck owners know these terms, they can pull up their phone or computer and visit Chevrolet's dedicated online towing information guided, which allows the user input their truck model variant and model year. The website will then provide the user with the correct trailering information for their vehicle. Users can also check the towing section in the user's manual included with the vehicle, or simply check the trailering information label in the driver's side door jamb. 

There's one other way that Chevy truck owners can determine the maximum towing capacity for their truck, too. Users can tap the Load Calculator function in the MyChevrolet mobile app, which will allow the to input all their trailer information into the app. The app will then automatically calculate the combined weight ratings and determine if the vehicle with the hitched trailer is ready to hit the road, or if it's too heavy.

Check out the video above to learn more about these methods for determining the maximum towing capacity of the Chevy Colorado, Chevy Silverado 1500 and Chevy Silverado HD.

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By: Sam Mceachern - April 4, 2022 

General Motors has released a video instructing owners of the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV on how to get the most out of the compact car's standard regenerative braking system. 

Regenerative braking is an important tool for EV owners, as it can extend the vehicle's range by harvesting the kinetic energy from the car's inertia and feeding it into the battery. The Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV both feature on-demand regenerative braking that is controlled via the steering wheel-mounted paddles. When the vehicle is coasting and the driver wishes to use regenerative braking to slow the vehicle, they can pull the paddle to active the system, at which point the electric motor will begin harvesting energy and the vehicle will start to scrub speed. 

The Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV also feature seamless regenerative braking when in the standard 'Drive' mode, which will use a smaller amount of regenerative braking to slow the vehicle when the driver lifts off the accelerator pedal, without them having to pull the steering wheel paddle. The user can adjust the strength of the automatic regenerative braking, will four regenerative braking levels to choose from. The Bolt EV and Bolt EUV also feature one-pedal driving, which allows the user to rapidly slow the vehicle by simply lifting off the accelerator.

Mastering regenerative braking can be important tool for extending the range of an electric vehicle and will therefore be a skill that many drivers will learn to master as more EVs begin to hit the market in the coming years. While the only Chevy models it's currently offered on are the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, similar regenerative braking control systems will likely appear in the Chevy Equinox EV, Chevy Silverado EV and other future EV models from the brand.

Power in the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV comes from a single, front axle-mounted electric motor rated at 201 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, which receives energy from a 65 kWh lithium-ion battery. This setup provides an estimated driving range of 416 kilometers in the Bolt EV and 397 kilometers in the slightly larger Bolt EUV.

Check out the video above to learn how to get the most out of the regenerative braking system in the Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV.

By: Sam Mcearchern - April 8, 2022.

Modern vehicle technology is powered by a range of external sensors and equipment, including visual cameras. In fact, some Chevy vehicles are equipped with as many as nine external cameras, depending on the model and options selected. New, we're taking a closer look at what it takes to make sure these cameras are clean and ensure they stay in good operating condition. 

The first step in keeping the external cameras on your Chevy vehicle clean is to locate them around the vehicle body. To start, vehicles equipped with the Rear Vision Camera system will mount a camera around the rear Bow Tie emblem or new the tailgate handle. For vehicles equipped with the HD Surround Vision system, another three camera are placed around the vehicle body, including one up front in the central grille, and one under each sideview mirror, all of which complement the rear-mounted camera located near the Chevy Bow Tie or tailgate handle.

Some Chevy vehicles also offer the Surround Vision System with Trailering, which can include up to two accessory cameras to mount inside the trailer and outside the trailer. There's also an available Bed View Camera, which is placed in the Centre High-Mounted Stop Lamp, near the rear of the roof. This is also the location for the operational Rear Camera Mirror feature, although this can also be placed in the rear shark fin antenna or rear spoiler, such as with the Chevy Corvette C8. This camera may also be in the rear spoiler or near the Rear Vision Camera mentioned earlier, depending on the vehicle in question.

Some Chevy vehicles also offer Curb View Cameras, which leverage the Surround Vision cameras placed in the sideview mirrors. Finally, some Chevy vehicles are equipped with a front-facing camera located behind the windshield for use with a variety of safety features, such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert.

So then, with all these cameras located, how does the owner keep them clean? Simple - water and a damp washcloth should do the trick. What's more, the rear window washer feature will also rinse the Rear Camera Mirror.

Check out the video for a detailed walkthrough on where the cameras are located and how them clean.

By: Jonathan Lopez - April 5, 2022.

Grand Opening Event For Factory ZERO

General Motors is excited to welcome President Biden to Factory ZERO on Wednesday, Nov. 17 as the company opens the doors to its all-electric assembly plant in the heart of Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. Factory ZERO is the cumulation of GM's mutlibillion-dollar U.S. investment in people, product and process. Our all-electric future will transform GM and the automotive industry.

WorkSafe BC COVID-19 Safety Plan - Return To Work

The Dueck Auto Group is working closely with WorkSafe BC, Public Health, the Vehicle Sales Authority and the New Car Dealers Association of BC to ensure our operations remain healthy and safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are taking all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. 

In order to reduce the possible risks to our employees and customers we have implemented a number of internal protocols, including work-form-home arrangements, virtual meetings, rescheduling work of tasks, reorganizing employee work spaces and schedules, and limiting the number of employees and visitors in the workplace. We are encouraging our customers to primarily schedule by-appointment meetings and vehicle service times wherever possible. We have installed physical distance signage and physical barriers to ensure social distancing between customers and workers. 

Occupancy Requirements: WorkSafe BC states that based on the size and layout of our facility, our legal maximum occupancy rates are as follows:

• The recommended maximum occupancy for our Dueck on Marine Showroom is 200 people.
• The recommended maximum occupancy for our Dueck on Marine Service is 200 people.
• The recommended maximum occupancy for our Dueck Richmond facility is 300 people.
• The recommended maximum occupancy for our Dueck Downtown facility is 375 people.

However, please note that we are taking even further actions to ensure customer safety by not allowing more than 50 people on the showroom floor, and no more than 20 people in our customer waiting areas at any given time.

Dueck has implemented extensive cleaning protocols at all our facilities, and are working closely with our operational partners to ensure all products used are Health Canada approved, heavy duty antibacterial. We are Proud and Certified Participant in the National General Motors Clean Dealership Program. There are numerous hand sanitizing and disinfectant wipers stations located throughout the facility. 

In our Service Department, we have implemented additional procedures to ensure both our employees and our customers are protected. It is our policy to sanitize vehicle touch points and use steering wheel and seat covers upon entry to our service department, key sanitization, and a repeat of these procedures when returning the vehicle to our customer.

As always, we encourage everyone to follow the recommended behaviors from the BC Health and Authority at all times:

• Wash your hands often using soap and warm water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
• Be alert for respiratory systems - if you feel sick, please contact your physician.

To ensure that we keep all our customers and employees safe and healthy we must refuse entry to:

• Anyone who has had symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 10 days. Symptoms include fever, chills, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, and new muscles aches or headache.
• Anyone directed by Public Health to self-isolate.
• Anyone who has arrived from outside of Canada or who has had contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case must self-isolate for 14 days and monitor for symptoms.

All the Staff and Management of Dueck Auto Group appreciate your patronage during this unprecedented time. We want to thank you for your business and would be pleased to answer any further questions you have about our COVID-19 Response Plan.

- Dueck Auto Group

2.7L Turbo L3B Engine

GM is proud to announce its new 2.7L Turbo L3B Engine! This new innovated piece of machinery made its debut in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 producing an SAE-certified 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque. This L3B is a clean-sheet design for General Motors. The engine was developed from the outset as a truck engine. 

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