Spouses and retirees included in honor of U.S. Military Appreciation Month

Chevrolet will honor National Military Appreciation Month by expanding the industry-leading GM Military Discount  to military spouses and retirees; offering an exclusive “Honor” badge to anyone who buys an eligible Chevrolet through the program, and by donating $100 to Cell Phones for Soldiers for each eligible vehicle sold with a military discount.
 

Jim Glover Chevrolet holds the highest regard for the men and women of our Armed Forces – past and present – who help keep our country safe and preserve our precious liberties. 
 

During May, the GM Military Discount program – already recognized as the best program in the industry – will be extended to spouses of Active and Reserve members, as well as retirees, of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard. The discount is available on most Chevrolet models with discounts typically ranging between $500 and $4,000 off the suggested retail price of the vehicle purchased.

In addition, the GM Military Discount offers a $750 discount on selected Chevrolet vehicles to eligible members of USAA, a financial services provider for the military community.

In 2010 alone, the GM Military Discount program provided more than 70,000 discounts to military personnel and their families with a cumulative value of more than $60 million.

For every person who purchases, leases or orders a new Chevrolet using the GM Military Discount in May, Chevrolet will provide an exclusive set of “Honor” vehicle badges as well as contributing $100 to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a non-profit group that provides free communication tools to troops serving overseas.

Since May 2010, Chevrolet and its dealers have collected more than 50,000 cell phones. Since the program began, proceeds from phone collections have provided more than 114 million minutes – or more than 200 years – of free calls home for U.S. troops.  

At the customer’s request, dealers will install the badges on their new Chevrolet at no additional charge. The badge features a yellow ribbon and “Honor” script, a subtle recognition of their service.

The Military Appreciation Month program will conclude with 99 “Honor & Valor” Limited Edition 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS vehicles, which will debut during the Indianapolis 500 military personnel parade on May 28. The limited-edition Camaro will be available to order through www.gmmilitarydiscount.com, beginning in May.

Come see why so many Military Personnel and their families help make Jim Glover Chevrolet Oklahoma’s #1 Chevrolet Dealer. Here’s a Big Salute to all past and present Military Men and Women and their families for the enormous sacrifices you make every day to make sure we enjoy the American way of life!

Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com recognized three Chevrolet vehicles in their 2010 Top 10 Family Cars, including Equinox, Suburban and Traverse. The list represents the kbb.com editors’ recommendations for the best vehicles for families, based on factors such as resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and kid-friendliness. Here’s what Kelley Blue Book’s editors had to say about the Chevrolet line-up:

2010 Chevrolet Traverse:
Boasting more cargo volume than even its Chevy Tahoe stablemate, the Traverse is the biggest crossover on the road—yet it beats the fuel economy of many smaller three-row vehicles. We like both of the Traverse’s siblings—the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia—but the Chevrolet’s lower starting price makes it our choice for families.

2010 Chevrolet Suburban
Even when carrying nine passengers, the Chevy Suburban still offers a cavernous 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Still not enough? Hook up a trailer and the Suburban can tow up to 9,600 pounds. Beyond sheer size and strength, the Suburban delivers a comfortable ride and plenty of occupant-coddling niceties.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox
In the highly populated crossover category, the Chevy Equinox stands out from the crowd as a vehicle that competently embodies function and form. In addition to an upscale interior and bold exterior styling, the Equinox is also able to achieve a class-leading 32 mpg on the highway (in four-cylinder form).

“The factors Kelley Blue Book editors consider are in line with what we believe appeals to modern families who consider Chevrolet vehicles,” says Jim Campbell, Chevrolet General Manager. “As such, it’s no coincidence that Equinox, Traverse, and Suburban assembly plants are all running overtime to keep up with customer demand.”