Minnesota Vacation Ideas

Take a vacation this weekend! We have some great Minnesota vacation ideas for you:

Grand Marais

This spot is for nature lovers. As a small town on Lake Superior, Grand Marais offers plenty of picturesque cabins to rent so that you can get away from the city for a while.

The Boundary Waters

Located in Northeastern Minnesota, this beautiful recreation area is a true wilderness experience. You will travel by canoe, portaging between lakes with no electricity, phone lines, or roads. If this is a little too much nature for you, there are several vacation resorts in nearby towns.

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Visit Minnesota’s Twin Cities. From parks, to museums, to sports, Minneapolis and St. Paul have something for everyone.

Valleyfair

Instead of being gone the entire weekend, take a daytrip to Valleyfair. This amusement park has been a Minnesota staple for almost 40 years, but it is constantly being updated with new rides and attractions. 

Have some great Minnesota vacation stories? Share them in the comments.  

Tips for Fuel Efficient Driving

Whether you’re going on a road trip or simply driving to and from work every day, gas prices are probably on your mind. These tips will help you get from place to place without having to break the bank.

Close Your Windows

Open windows will also increase drag, causing them to use more gas than air conditioning. Though air conditioning also uses up gas, it is the better choice if you need to keep cool.

Check Your Tire Pressure

Make sure that the air pressure in your tires is at manufacturer-recommended levels. Just one underinflated tire can greatly increase fuel consumption.

Go Slow

We know you want to get where you’re going as quickly as possible, but driving slowly will actually help you save on gas. Aerodynamic drag increases the faster you go, and will cause you to burn gas more quickly.

Have some tips of your own? Share them with us in the comments.

Merit Chevrolet - 4th of July

Merit Chevrolet will be closed on the 4th of July, but you can still celebrate the weekend with us. We will be open from 9:00AM - 6:00PM on July 5th, so feel free to stop by. We'll see you then!

Have a fantastic 4th of July!

Chevrolet’s Small Car Sales Increases 229 Percent

 

DETROIT – Chevrolet’s small and compact car sales are up 229 percent year over year, from the second quarter of 2010 to the same quarter this year, evidence of the brand’s continuing success in attracting buyers of all ages including millennials, whose purchase priorities include advanced technology, fuel economy, functionality and affordability.

Chevrolet’s share of buyers under 35 continues to increase year over year, led by vehicles such as the Cruze, Sonic, and, most recently, the Spark mini car. Leading the segment is the Cruze, which is among the top-selling Chevrolet vehicles to those under 25. One in four Sonic and Spark buyers are also under 25, while almost six in 10 buyers of those cars are new to Chevrolet.

“The opportunity this new generation represents is enormous,” said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet marketing director, Small Cars and Electrified Vehicles. “The only way for Chevrolet to deliver the products, technology and services they want most is to really listen to what is important in their lives today and help enable them to reach their full potential.”

Part of this dialogue happens online through Chevrolet’s social media channels. Successful online campaigns, including the Effie-winning Sonic “Let’s Do This” campaign, propelled the Sonic to the forefront with young buyers. Chevrolet’s newest campaign features the Cruze Diesel through lighthearted Vine videos on Twitter that last less than seven seconds each. Chevrolet is the first automotive manufacturer to use the Vine platform for an original advertising campaign. 

Research shows that younger buyers rank vehicle technology among the top features influencing purchase decisions. Both the Spark and Sonic feature Chevrolet MyLink infotainment systems powered by smartphones including apps such as BringGo Navigation, Pandora, Tune in and Siri in Eyes Free Mode, which helps them stay safely connected at a fraction of the price of in-dash navigation.

Chevrolet dealers also play an important role in helping to better understand the wants and needs of the younger buyers. By providing access to resources, such as credit, dealers are helping to make the process of purchasing a car easier.

“Nearly four in 10 millennial buyers are purchasing within the compact car segment,” said Dora Nowicki, Chevrolet Sonic marketing director. “As a brand, we recognize the importance of partnering with next-gen buyers and engaging with them before, during and after purchase.”

- Courtesy of GM

Merit Chevrolet

Your Minneapolis Chevroletdealership, Merit Chevy, can help you when searching for a new Chevrolet or a used car including a used Chevrolet in Minneapolis, researching financing options, or looking for a quick quote on Chevy cars, Chevy Trucks, or Chevy SUVs. Our Chevy dealership’s location in Maplewood Minnesota makes us a greater Minneapolis Chevrolet dealer, just minutes from several locations, including Woodbury MN, Oakdale, St. Paul, Cottage Grove, White Bear Lake, Inver Grove Heights, Hudson WI, River Falls, New Richmond and Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

Merit Chevrolet is very involved in the local community, regularly donating to youth and charitable causes. Just our way of giving back and saying “Thank You” to the people who have helped make us what we are today.

If you are looking for an Twin Cities Chevrolet area dealer serving St Paul Chevrolet, White Bear Lake Chevrolet, Inver Grove Heights Chevrolet, Cottage Grove Chevrolet, Hudson WI Chevrolet, River Falls Chevrolet, New Richmond Chevrolet or a local Woodbury Chevrolet drivers, Merit is your dealership. We offer specials and incentivesjust for online customers. Merit Chevy is proud to be your Minneapolis Chevrolet dealership and we have the New 2011 Chevy Camaro in the Twin Cities.  Merit Chevrolet also serves Inver Grove Heights, Cottage Grove, White Bear Lake and Hudson, WI.  You can view our inventory and other information about our Twin Cities Chevrolet dealership all from the comfort of your Western Wisconsin &  Minneapolis – St. Paul Minnesota home. Schedule a test drive of a new or used Chevy Avalanche, Chevy Cobalt, Chevy Traverse, Impala, Chevy Equinox or Chevy Silveradowith your Twin Cities Chevrolet dealer. Merit is your Minneapolis Chevy Truck dealer in the Twin Cities, MN! Merit also has great deals on the New Chevy Malibuand the New Chevy Tahoe Hybrid is in-stock for Minneapolis Chevrolet drivers! Also check out our Maplewood Commercial Trucks, our Maplewood Cargo Vans & our Maplewood Fleet Vehicles.

Please view our business hours and directionsto get specific driving instructions from Minneapolis, St. Paul MN. White Bear Lake, Inver Grove Heights, Hudson WI and beyond. Just call or email us if you have any questions regarding our site information–especially if you have questions about the new Chevy Camaro.  Your Minneapolis Chevrolet dealer has used Chevrolets for Twin Cities Chevrolet drivers in Minnesota!  That’s right used Malibus, used Tahoes, and used Silverados!

In addition, our Maplewood, Minnesota service and parts departments are standing by to assist our St. Paul, Cottage Grove, Woodbury, and Minneapolis Chevrolet drivers with every aspect of vehicle maintenance.  We service allChevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Saturn, Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac, and HUMMER models.  That’s right if you’re looking for Saturn service or Cadillac service in the Minneapolis – Twin Cities, Merit has you covered. Skip the city and schedule an appointment today!

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