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The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE is already a wicked performer, and is made only more so when equipped with its $7,500 Track Performance package. Now speed addicts can go even quicker around a track-or take it easier in traffic-with the addition of a 10-speed automatic transmission option on the 1LE. The 1LE retails for $72,195 with its six-speed manual, and it will run an additional $1,595 to swap in the new automatic when that version goes on sale in late February. The ZL1 1LE packs a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine with 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The new gearbox has its own 1LE-specific calibration, and the electronic limited-slip differential and performance traction-management system also get special tuning to work with the self-shifter, according to Chevy. Finally, the front and rear spool-valve dampers have been retuned to accommodate quicker weight transfers that occur with the automatic. The new transmission was co-developed with Ford and appears in several products from both makers, including Ford's F-150 and Mustang, GM's full-size SUVs, and more. (Source: Chevrolet)

The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer midsize SUV is poised to jump to the head of its class, thanks to great looks, a roomy and comfortable five-passenger interior and good performance. The new Blazer just started showing up in dealerships. The Blazer's handling and steering are responsive, making it feel like a smaller vehicle in heavy traffic. The ride is comfortable, and the cabin is quiet at highway speeds and over rough pavement. The styling is unique, with narrow LED running lights, a sharp nose, fast windshield and roof and sculpted sides. It's one of the few SUVs you're likely to recognize 100 yards down the road. Blazer prices start at $29,995 for a front-wheel drive model with a 193-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The Blazer is expected to compete in a growing new segment of high-styled five-passenger midsize SUVs. It fits in the lineup between the compact Equinox and three-row Traverse. The 2019 Chevrolet Blazer RS interior features soft surfaces and a modern design. The Blazer RS's sporty handing and responsive handling should win over buyers who have been skeptical about switching to an SUV. It's at least as much fun to drive as the front-wheel-drive midsize and large sedans automakers are abandoning in favor of SUVs. The Blazer's interior has the head and shoulder room of a large luxury sedan, and plenty of cargo space. The doors, dash - just about everywhere you touch - is wrapped in soft materials. Infotainment included a WiFi hotspot, wireless charging and an 8-inch touch screen. Other features include: -4,500-pound towing capacity -Sport-tuned all-wheel drive for the RS for improved handling and response -Faster steering on the RS that less sporty models -Surround view video -High-definition video rearview mirror -Adaptive cruise control -Forward collision alert -Autonomous front emergency braking with pedestrian detection -Lane-keeping alert and assist -18-, 20- or 21-inch wheels -Sliding and reclining rear seat -Dual-pane panoramic power sunroof -Standard HID headlights and LED daytime running lights 2019 Chevrolet Blazer at a glance Price range: $29,995-$45,600 Blazer RS AWD tested 3.6-liter V6 engine 9-speed automatic transmission Power: 308 hp @ 6,700 rpm; 270 lb-ft of torque @5,000 rpm, Towing capacity: 4,500 pounds EPA fuel economy rating: 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined Price as tested $48,270 (excluding destination charges) Assembly location: Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

For the third consecutive year, Jessup Auto Plaza Buick has received the Dealer Rater Dealer of the Year Award, in addition to Customer Satisfaction Awards. We appreciate our customers loyal support, we love serving the Coachella Valley!

With powerful performance and a bold new look, the 2020 Acadia mid-size SUV offers functional versatility and intelligent technology for a premium driving experience. DISTINCTIVE -Attention to detail means every angle inside and out is stylish and welcoming. -New bolder styling with a redesigned hood and grille -New LED headlamps and taillamps with signature C-shape lighting -Authentic materials throughout, including available real wood accents -Available 20" aluminum wheels -Available heated, power-adjustable, power-folding outside mirrors POWERFUL -Accomplish every day with the confidence of Acadia's next-level -performance. -Available 3.6L V6 engine with 310 horsepower -New available 2.0L Turbo engine -New 9-speed automatic transmission -New Stop/Start technology with deactivation switch ADVANCED -Acadia is engineered to help you drive with assurance and added peace of mind. -New available 6" diagonal color Head-Up Display (late availability) -New available Rear Camera Mirror† -New Electronic Precision Shift system. Learn More at GMC Life -Available Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning† -Available Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert† -Active Noise Cancellation VERSATILE -With ample cargo space and stylish seating for up to seven, Acadia accommodates busy lives. -Three rows of seating with third-row 50/50 split bench -Smart Slide second-row seating -Fold-flat second- and third-row seats -Seating options for 6 or 7 passengers -New large pass-through under-console storage -Available hands-free power programmable liftgate OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE -The AT4 is engineered to take the adventure beyond the pavement. -Advanced twin-clutch AWD system -Powerful 3.6L V6 engine -9-Speed automatic transmission -Traction Select System -Exclusive AT4 17" wheels with all-terrain tires ADVENTUROUS DESIGN -An impressive appearance on the outside with a premium interior, inspired by an outdoor lifestyle. -Exclusive AT4 grille and black chrome exterior accents -Black outside mirrors and gloss-black roof rails -Exclusive interior with AT4 badging -AT4 heavy-duty floor mats and cargo mat -Available cargo management system Available Fall 2019. (Source: GMC)

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You expect an unmatched level of excellence from your driving experience. Why expect less from your service experience? The Certified Service experts at Jessup Auto Plaza are rigorously trained to understand precisely what your vehicle needs. Visit Jessup Auto Plaza for exceptional auto service, exciting offers, and rebate opportunities on maintenance services for your brakes, batteries, tires, and more.

Jessup Auto Plaza hosted our 3rd BBQ with the Boys and Girls Club and it was definitely one of the best! The kids always love when we do BBQ's for them. This time, they actually requested it again. We also had Jessup "swag bags" made for the kids with notebooks and school supplies inside of a Nike drawstring backpack. We then raffled the bags off to the kids and they were ecstatic and loved the bags we had gotten for them. At the end of the raffle the Boys and Girls club presented us with this poster they had all made to thank Jessup. We would like to thank all of our employees that were there to help make this event a success, especially Braulio Rodriguez, Rich Rivas, Angel Segura, and Monica Morales.

We have been selected as the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) member of the month for December 2018. It is based on the following criteria: 1. Giving Back to the community 2. Creating Jobs 3. Education for the team for greatness 4. Engagement at events We are honored to be recognized for this award and we look forward to continuing to serve the cities of Cathedral City City, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Springs,LA Quinta, Banning and the surrounding communities. Learn more about this award here.

The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe is a three-row full-size crossover SUV that seats up to nine people and competes with the Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada. The 2019 Tahoe belongs to the fourth generation of the model, which began with the 2015 model year. For 2019, the Tahoe gets minor updates, like one new exterior paint color. The Tahoe is expected to enter its fifth generation with the 2020 model year. Here's a quick outline of the 2019 Tahoe's specifications. TRIMS: oThe 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe is available in three trims: LS, LT and Premier. o The range-topping Premier model comes equipped with 20-inch wheels, high-intensity discharge headlamps, keyless entry with pushbutton start and 12-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats. o All trims come with a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. The powertrain is warrantied for five years or 60,000 miles. o All-wheel drive is available on all three trim levels. o 18-inch aluminum wheels are standard on the LS trim. 20-inch polished aluminum wheels are standard on Premier trim. 20-inch chrome wheels and various 22-inch wheels are options. POWERTRAIN: o The base engine in the 2019 Tahoe is a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 355 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 383 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. The Premier trim can come with a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,100 rpm. o No hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full-electric powertrains are available. o All-wheel drive and two-wheel drive powertrains are available on all trims. o The 2019 Tahoe uses a six-speed automatic transmission, with a 10-speed automatic transmission available in the Premier trim. TOWING: o Maximum towing capacity for a 2019 Chevy Tahoe is 8,600 pounds with 2WD and the optional Max Trailering package. MILEAGE: o EPA fuel economy estimates for the most efficient 2019 Tahoe are 15 mpg in city driving, 22 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg combined for the 5.3-liter two-wheel drive version. Other powertrain options get one or two mpg less in all categories, although the two-wheel drive Tahoe with the 6.2-liter engine gets 23 mpg on the highway. SAFETY: o All 2019 Tahoes are equipped with seven standard airbags, including head-curtain, frontal and o seat-mounted side-impact airbags. Standard safety equipment also includes rear park assist, rear-vision camera and an electronic stability control system. o Optional safety and driver-assistance technology includes rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change alert with side blind-zone alert, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning and low-speed forward automatic braking. ENTERTAINMENT: o The standard infotainment system includes a six-speaker USB/CD/MP3 audio system with an 8-inch touchscreen compatible with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. SiriusXM radio and integrated navigation are also available. o A Bose nine-speaker audio system is standard in the LT trim, and a Bose Centerpoint surround sound 10-speaker system is standard in the Premier trim. COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: o The Tahoe has four 12-volt power outlets, two located in the console, one in the third row and one in the cargo area. A 110-volt power outlet is standard as well. o The base LS trim has a manual liftgate, but the two higher trims have a powered liftgate, either button operated (LT) or hands-free (Premium). o Cloth buckets are standard in the LS, and leather-appointed front seats come in the LT and Premium trims. The LT's seats are heated and have 10-way power seat adjusters. The Premier's seats are heated and ventilated in front and have 12-way power adjusters. (Source: Trucks.com)

If you're not planning on returning to civilization at the end of the day or weekend, and you're thinking about traveling alone, you need the right equipment. AEV is known for selling factory-quality aftermarket truck and SUV parts for hardcore off-roaders, AEV specializes in overlanding, a subset of off-roading for those who prefer to travel long distances off-road and camp along the way, completely self-sufficient. For the ZR2 Bison, that means new bumpers with tubular steel protection for the corners of the truck. The front bumper gets a winch mount and the rear gets recovery points. The ZR2's rock sliders remain to protect the rocker panels, but the Bison gets additional Boron steel skidplates under the truck to protect all the critical bits. The looks are updated with AEV 17-inch aluminum wheels in 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, a new Silverado-inspired black grille with punched-out "Chevrolet" lettering, and AEV Bison badges. A snorkel is optional, and Chevy says it's adjusted the DSSV shocks for rock crawling. From the upgrade list, you can tell the ZR2 Bison is about getting into (and out of) places other trucks don't go. Your standard 4X4 pickup isn't much good at unmaintained trails, deep water crossings, or rock crawling, and specialized trucks like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram 2500 Power Wagon are way too big for the real backwoods stuff. The ZR2 Bison happily goes places normally reserved for Jeep Wranglers and custom-built off-roaders while providing you a bed you can fill with gear, attach racks to, and set up a tent on. The 2019 Colorado Bison ZR2 does all the things a ZR2 can, but it also specializes in getting out of the worst situations you can put it in. What's more, it offers you an excellent platform to build the off-roader of your dreams. (Source: Motortrend)

Jessup Auto Plaza has been selected as the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) member of the month for December 2018! This award is based on the following criteria: 1. Giving Back to the Community 2. Creating Jobs 3. Education for the Team for Greatness 4. Engagement at Events See more here!

Jessup Auto Plaza is hosting a blood drive on Friday, November 23 (the day after Thanksgiving). Please help spread the word by Inviting your friends and family to come donate alongside our Jessup team! All donors will receive a $10 gift card to Stater Brothers. Also, November is National Marrow awareness Month. You can join the National Marrow donor program as a potential marrow donor by registering the day of the drive.