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The all-new redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra made its world premiere in a live-streamed event last night from Hollywood. In addition to a a sleek, sporty completely designed exterior, the new Elantra also includes enhancements in safety and connectivity technologies, including segment-first wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. An optional hybrid powertrain also comes to Elantra model for the first time, offering  more than 50 MPG estimated combined fuel economy. “While some manufacturers no longer see the value in the car side of the business, we’re doubling down...

Ever since the all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata arrived a few months ago, it has been earning rave reviews, and plenty of awards, too! Now it will have to make more room in the trophy case, as AutoTrader has just named it one of their 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000. “Most people spend several hours inside their vehicle each week, so interior features are extremely important when determining which new car to buy,” said Tara Trompeter, managing editor for Autotrader. “While you could shell out big money and get an interior that fits the price tag, a little research…

We are delighted to report that the Hyundai Palisade has taken Cars.com’s top honor and been named the Best of 2020. Every year Cars.com assesses all of the vehicles that are new or fully redesigned for the 2020 model year, and judges them in terms of quality, innovation and value. The Palisade earned the distinction as the year’s best by excelling in all three areas. Cars.com’s judges found the Palisade’s interior spacious and comfortable, with finishing touches at the top trim levels that give luxury SUVs a run for their money. They were…

Everyone here at Phillips Auto Group has been impressed with the all new 2020 Hyundai Sonata. So are the folks at Kelley Blue Book who just awarded the Sonata with their 2020 Best Auto Tech Award. The new Sonata is loaded with smart technology for comfort and convenience, including smartphone connectivity and digital key technology that allows the vehicle to be unlocked, started and driven without a physical key. But the Sonata’s technology really shines in the safety department - Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Advanced Smart Cruise Control with Stop and...

Every year, Edmunds assesses the vehicles in various segments to determine which ones their experts deem to be the best. We are pleased to report that the Hyundai Kona was named among their Best Small SUVs, thanks to its great looks inside and out, ride quality, technology and more! They love the Kona’s excellent handling and steering, as well as the oomph provided by the available turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. Edmunds sums it all up: “The Kona's exceptional warranty, low base price, and lengthy list of features (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard) make it a terrific…

After debuting last year as the largest SUV in Hyundai’s lineup, the Hyundai Palisade is making an equally large impact in the auto industry. It was recently named Cars.com’s Best Three-Row SUV for 2020, and is a finalist for the most prestigious automotive award there is – the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year. The Palisade is in the running in the Utility category, earning its spot by performing well in the award’s judging criteria: segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar. “Every year, manufacturers...

Cars.com recently put three-row SUVs to the test in a head-to-head challenge to see which one leads the pack. We are pleased to report that in its first year of competing, the Hyundai Palisade has earned first place in this year’s challenge thanks to a winning combination of comfort, spaciousness, safety, ride quality and more. The Palisade earned top marks in 9 of 19 judging categories, like Interior Quality, Ride Quality, User Interface, and Multimedia, and came in second place in seven more categories, adding up to make it  the overall champ. Editor-in-Chief at Cars.com, Jenni Newman…

We know December can be an expensive month with lots of gifts, travel and entertaining. You may be considering putting off the purchase of a new Chevy until after the New Year, but there are a lot of good reasons why right now is a great time to buy!

1.       This month we’re offering the Chevy Employee Discount for Everyone. The Chevy price you pay is what we pay, and not a cent more. That adds up to savings of 15% - 30% off MSRP on many vehicles across the Chevy lineup.

2.       Starting on January 1, 2020, Illinois will…

First revealed at the New York Auto Show last spring, Hyundai’s newest crossover utility vehicle, the Hyundai Venue, has arrived at Phillips of Bradley! The Venue is the most affordable crossover in the Hyundai lineup, while still offering premium driver safety and convenience technologies and America’s Best Warranty. The Venue’s compact size makes it ideal for navigating tight city streets and an expected 33 miles per gallon will make it a great choice for drivers who value efficiency. “The all-new Venue might be small in size, but it’s big on practicality and personality,” said Mike...

Last night Chevrolet unveiled to newest addition to the Chevy crossover lineup – the Chevrolet Trailblazer. The new Trailblazer will fit in the lineup between the Trax and Equinox, and brings the Chevy Blazer’s sports car inspired style to a compact crossover. The ACTIV trim package show above features a two-tone roof, unique front and rear fascia and dual exhaust, along with sport terrain tires and suspension tuning enhancements for off-road capabilities. When the Trailblazer arrives in our showroom this spring, Chevrolet has promised a starting price under $20,000. “The...