Listen to a recent interview of Hal Green by Mike King of West Virginia Radio.
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Lee Spieckerman, a conservative Republican from Texas with no ties to GM, discussed the Chevy Volt on Fox & Friends this week and compared the new Chevy Volt to the iPhone.
“Volt is the iPhone of the American automobile industry,” said Spieckerman. “I’ve driven the Chevy Volt. It is a fantastic vehicle. It would be a huge thing for national security and it’s a great way to maximize American energy.”
“I test drove one on Saturday,” added the FOX News host. “You’re right — it’s a cool car!”
Click here to learn more about the Chevy Volt or stop by and test drive one today!
Every Wednesday, Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan has WACKY deals on select new and used vehicles. We call it Wacky Wednesday!
This Wednesday, we are offering a new 2012 Chevy Camaro Convertible LT for $32,999 — that’s almost $3,000 off the regular price. But there’s more: check out our other special deals that we’re offering this Wednesday, March 21st only by clicking here.
For the 2012 model year, Chevy was recognized with six Best Buys in four categories. In the Sporty Car category, Corvette (excludes ZR1) was named Best Buy for its seventh year in a row along with Camaro, which also named for its third year in a row. For Compact SUVs, Equinox was named as a Best Buy for its third year in a row. Under Midsize SUVs, Traverse was named as a Best Buy for its fourth year in a row. For the Family Car category, Malibu nabbed another Best Buy rating for its fourth year in a row, along with Cruze, which earned an automotive Best Buy award for its first year ever.
After being in business for more than 50 years, Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan has begun the process of preparing for an even bigger future. The Clarksburg automotive dealership which was founded in 1959 by Harry Green, has unveiled plans to build a $3 million Nissan facility on the site of the current used car lot, followed by the additional construction of a new Chevrolet building.
As a result, the used car building is being demolished beginning this week.
The new 15,000 square foot Nissan facility will be state of the art, including a four-vehicle service ride up, nine dedicated service bays and a fully automated customer service center. Hal Green, President of Harry Green stated “When my Dad founded the business in 1959, he had an idea for a leading edge automotive dealership. I am very proud that the next generations of his family are following his vision by creating a dealership that will set the stage for a whole new customer experience in North Central West Virginia.”
During the construction, Harry Green will need to consolidate its used car department – one of the largest in West Virginia – into their current new vehicle showroom. “We are going to be a little cramped for space and we’ll need to keep moving our inventory with special short-term incentives, but we are all excited about what the final result will mean to this region and our dealership,” stated Nick Green, Hal’s son and grandson of the founder.
The new Nissan facility will be completed by September 2012. The construction of the new Chevrolet facility is scheduled to begin shortly after that with a tentative completion date of summer 2013. As one of the largest new and used vehicle automotive dealerships in the state, the construction represents a comprehensive expansion of the business with additional plans to be unveiled over the coming months.
The IRS offers credits on a range of nameplates. The credits range from $487.50 to $7,500 and vary by make, model year and sometimes trim level. Listed below are the available credits on qualifying models.
2011 Nissan
2009-2011 Altima Hybrid: $2,350
2011 Leaf: $7,500
Chevrolet
2009-2011 Silverado Hybrid: $2,200 (2WD, 4WD)
2009-2011 Tahoe Hybrid: $2,200 (2WD, 4WD)
2009 Malibu Hybrid: $1,550
2011 Volt: $7,500
The West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association (WVATDA) has designated their prestigious Ambassador gift to be given to the Harrison County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program on behalf of the association’s past chairman, Harry Green III. Every three years a gift is presented to an organization selected by the WVATDA ambassador. This year’s ambassador, Harry (Hal) Green III chose the CASA program for the gift due to their work in assisting disadvantaged children. “We are proud to give back to our community, especially to an organization that represents hope and care for children. I can’t think of any cause that is more worthwhile.” Green stated.
CASA recruits, screens and provides trained volunteers to provide quality advocacy for abused and neglected children in the Harrison County court system with the goal of timely placement in safe permanent homes. A check for $2000 was presented by Hal Green to key CASA officials at Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan in Clarksburg on Thursday, January 19. Present for the organization were Darrell Moorhead out-going Board President, Tom Bailey in-coming Board President and Cheri Kenney, Director of the Harrison County CASA.
The West Virginia Automobile and Truck Association operates in concert with the national NADA and its charitable foundation to benefit the communities served by its member dealerships. Mr. Green was Chairman of the WVATDA from 2009 through 2011. Harry Green Chevrolet Nissan was founded by Hal’s father, Harry Green in 1959. It is currently one of the largest dealerships for new and used vehicles in West Virginia.
For some people, old tires might never be an issue. If you drive a typical number of miles — 12,000-15,000 miles annually — a tire’s tread will wear out in three to four years, long before the rubber compound does. But if you only drive 6,000 miles a year, or have a car that you only drive on weekends, aging tires could be an issue. The age warning also applies to spare tires and “new” tires that have never been used but are old.
