The various types of customers that come talk to us at Jim Butler are in different stages of life, work, and their own jovial pursuit of happiness. Along with this pursuit comes questions about the new city they have just moved to, and we've quickly learned just how passionate St Louis residents are about food. The St Louis metro has always had deep roots in the culinary realm: so much that residents from smaller towns, other cities, and neighboring states come in droves to check out the offerings here. If you've just been equipped with a great new vehicle from us, here's one great place where you can choose to celebrate.

Charlie Gitto's on the hill has been billed as “Beautiful, Romantic, and Ambient”. Dishes such as Tomato Mozzarella Salad, Lobster Spaghetti, and Calamari Fritti are all old-country staples that won't disappoint. Some reviewers on Trip Advisor have called it “The best service they ever had”, and you'll be dying to get in the door and sample a scrumptious Cannoli. A St Louis staple that really lives up to its reputation, it is a dim-lit and star-studded appeal to your vital senses. Try a house favorite like the Veal Limoneada, and Carrot Cake for dessert: this is one of those dining experiences that is truly unforgettable.

When you pull up to a fine restaurant like this, you'll want to arrive in pure style. The brand-new Chevy Equinox was the 2016 Top Safety Pick Midsize SUV, courtesy of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards. The IIHS is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization heartily dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the road. The Equinox was also ranked the “Highest Ranked SUV in Initial Quality” in a tie, two years in a row, from industry expert J.D. Power.



The Chrome-accented dual port grille and halogen projector-beam headlights are two of the first details you notice, and the sound of the dual exhaust clues you in to its durability and performance aspect. Ask us about the Premier trim: it adds 18-inch custom-styled aluminum wheels to assure that your ride is comfortable and delegated from a perfect tread's perspective. The multi-flex sliding rear seat quickly goes back, to provide for you a grand total of 39.9 inches of rear leg room for those in the back on a long haul.

Safety features such as Available Forward Collision Alert allow you to always be a step ahead of the game, and Rear Vision Camera is one of the best new ways to remain alert and attentive while backing up. Backing out of the driveway is when numerous accidents occur, and while this technology is no replacement for a quick walk around the vehicle, it absolutely saves lives. With 6 standard air bags and a very high-strength steel safety cage, if something happens and you do have to withstand an impact, you'll have the peace of mind knowing that hours of research and development were necessary to create the newest Equinox.

Siri Eyes Free allows compatible iPhone users the ability to have limited hands-free interaction, which will help no matter what your final destination is for your evening or dinner plans! Chevrolet MyLink offers navigation and full GPS guidance, as well as weather and traffic updates to use during your route planning. You'll be able to pull down up to 31 MPG on the highway while driving the new Equinox, and ask us how an exciting upgrade to the available 3.6-L V6 engine will allow for up to 3500 lbs of towing power. You'll also get up to 60 MPH in 6.7 seconds, and know that you'll be pulling up to the soccer game or job site in one of the most prime and properly-equipped vehicles out there today.

The early part of the summer has been phenomenal in the St. Louis Metro: we have enjoyed showing many customers just how great an impact a new car can have on their daily lives. Safety, fuel efficiency and other features are some of the factors that motivate a customer towards a particular brand. Scores of happy customers have told us that owning an Impala has made their busy schedules easier to deal with, and given them the freedom to navigate efficiently through the city or outer areas. Three of the awards the Impala has achieved are front-running quality, and we wanted to give you the scoop on them for the blog.

Kelley's Blue Book ranked the Impala tops this year in the 5-year cost to own category. This sheds light on the total amount of vehicle costs you will likely have to cover during the first 5 years of ownership. Out-of-pocket expenses like fuel and insurance are weighed against depreciation, ultimately guiding you to a sensible auto purchase. U.S. News and World Report gave the Impala the honor of being the "Best Large Car for the Money," and what a sweet honor this is: you will absolutely feel cradled by sheer power yet a sturdy backbone with the Impala, with its spacious interior and innovative safety features.

Kelley Blue Book has long been a source for letting customers know what the best options for cars are, and this Irvine California-based valuation and automotive research company has a very high level of recognition. What they do is reporting on fair market value prices for new and used autos of all types, and expert vehicle ratings with reviews to boot. They named the Impala one of the 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30K, and eagerly urge you to check out just how loaded with features and prowess this exciting car is. You are acquiring a great model here with a very athletic stance, that you can't help but notice instantly. Inside, you'll discover chrome touches with an unexpected touch of flair, and wood grain accents that have a bit of a warm and nostalgic effect.

With enough space to seat five adults, you'll have plenty of company along for the ride and to enjoy the entertainment options that the built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi can bring you. With Chevrolet MyLink Touch-Screen display, you can send and receive texts, play music and stream all of your favorite shows. 10 standard air bags, available rear vision camera, and a 5-star NHTSA overall vehicle score for safety are some of the elements that can sway your decision towards your next purchase.

Available Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are all on board to assure that you won't be worrying about a drastic event while completing your work day commute. Come talk to us soon at Jim Butler about how one of Chevy's absolute coolest models can help you own the streets, highway and every road in between. Chevy ensures commitment to owner satisfaction for all 2017 vehicles, and is excited to do what it takes to win over new business throughout the St. Louis sector.

The genre of electric cars is one of those that is more than a little bit difficult to navigate. Once deemed a nearly impossible feat, Chevy now is the proud manufacturer of the electric car with more accolades and "Best Buy" awards than any other. Among the awards the Volt has snagged up are the 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick: to qualify, a vehicle must earn good safety ratings in five crashworthiness tests -- small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints. The awarded vehicles also have to have an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

Anyone who is shopping for an electric car contender in the St. Louis Metro will also be glad to know that the Volt also achieved the Autobytel 2016 Car of the Year: every year their editorial team puts their heads together, and decides their absolute tops in terms of car and truck of the year. The Volt proudly snagged up the 2016 Green Car of the Year Award, which is allocated from the well-touted Green Car Journal itself.

Praising the best of the best in terms of higher efficiency and improved environmental impact, these honors take place at the LA Auto Show, and have been handed out for 12 years now. Be it all-electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or a combination of powertrains and engines with conventional gasoline, electrification is going to rapidly become a necessary technology for current and future high-efficiency cars.

It's no surprise that the Volt had such a high level of achievement over the past year: it offers a breakthrough EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full electric charge, the first production vehicle ever to achieve a 200-plus mile driving range. Also featuring a large array of very advanced and connected technologies designed to perfect the driving experience, it reaches the top of the haughty heap in a very high-tech final list of eligible autos.

You'll love the Regen on Demand Feature, which allows the driver to use a steering wheel paddle to create a more aggressive braking pattern. This amazing technology does so while transferring electrical energy back to the battery, just another reason for the Volt's mastery of achievement in the electrical realm.

This car ultimately allows you to make fewer stops, giving you a greater ability to focus on your commute. Making the gas station a thing of the past is the main objective for Chevy owners as they are able to complete their daily duties and revamp with a charge where it is the most convenient. With the 1.5L direct-injected high-efficiency engine, the Volt is the prime electric vehicle with a well-though through master backup plan.

While it runs on an electric charge, the Volt generates additional energy through a gas-powered generator if the battery does happen to run out. Come visit us at Jim Butler today to check out how amazing this car that is powered by two electric motors is, and you'll soon become an integral part of the movement to maximize the Earth's remaining environmental potential!

As St. Louis swelters during the peak of mid-summer heat, many living here are taking trips short and long, and looking to get the most out of their new vehicle. The 2018 Equinox Diesel is expected to have a 32 mg average, and able to reap up to 40 mpg on the highway. If you feel the urge to quickly switch to all-wheel drive, you're only going to lose 1 mpg, and you are bound to enjoy your driving stints in this fun and punchy crossover. Pricing is set to hover at just over $31,000, a feasible and attractive entry point.

There will be numerous discounts, incentives and financing deals that will wet the appetites of m any to purchase the Equinox, and we believe that this front-wheel drive vehicle may become the most fuel-efficient compact crossover on sale in the current auto landscape. With other options popping up such as the 2018 Mazda CX-5, Chevy is full aware that consumers have many choices, and is also fully aware of the high level of skepticism that abounds with current diesel models. The various design elements used for the Equinox had the consumer in mind who really "wants it all," and was meant to be a versatile crossover that offers the complete package for any savvy driver.

Truly a display of a finished product create when appealing style elements and function merged perfectly, the Equinox features a sculpted exterior that is completely revamped, from front to back. You're going to love the dual cockpit design with an integrated center stack, which provides all of the controls you need right at your fingertips. With 63.5 cu. ft. of cargo space, you can prepare for your drive with confidence: It may be a summer outing to a golf course, concert, or prime time for someone like a professional photographer to load up their gear and get ready for the big event.

Crossovers were developed to assure that the passenger would have sheer confidence with every single mile they travel, and there are numerous excellent safety technologies that will help at every step of the way. When the Equinox is traveling below 50 mph, and the system senses that a front-end collision may occur, Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking can quickly reduce the severity level of any crash.

If you happen to unintentionally drift from your lane, Available Land Keep Assist can help you with alerts, and gentle turns on the steering wheel to gradually get your vehicle back in place. Rear Cross Traffic Alert is one of our personal favorites in the safety feature department: it utilizes radar sensors to monitor approaching traffic passing behind the vehicle, and avidly provides notifications through a screen with a rear vision camera. The available Surround Vision feature gives you a bird's eye view of your vehicle, on the 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen. There are four cameras that work in sync to assist you, and this is the type of well-planned safety feature that could save a life within a matter of seconds.

You may be a St. Louis design or marketing firm worker, someone who lives for weekend getaways and needs quick and reliable towing power, or a sales guru who plans to put a high number of miles on your vehicle. When you do need to access the raw power the diesel provides, it just takes the touch of a button, tapping into the abilities of a 1.6L turbocharged engine. If you have a teen driver in the family, come on down to Jim Butler and see just how sufficiently we have you covered: you can even access a comprehensive in-vehicle report that shows how your teen performed. We can all benefit from a bit of coaching, but don't wait around home plate for too long: the deals on the 2018 diesel Equinox are going to be revving up to full speed within weeks!

From the Bissell Street Water Tower to the healthy 1,371 acres of Forest Park, everyone who has purchased a brand new Chevy from Jim Butler in St. Louis loves their new sense of mobility and freedom. It's not just the teens who are excited to have web access during the drive: paying bills, checking scores, and locating your destination are all tasks that you can use the web for in motion. During 2016, Chevy owners used more than 4 million gigabytes of data, so it's obvious that there is a heavy desire among the tribe to get down and consume. Chevy will offer a groundbreaking plan enabled at AT&T across its entire retail offerings, beginning at just $20 per month.

With the ease of using their OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot minus the fear of running out of data, this is going to give Chevy owners a large surge of inspiration to blast off one more email, make dinner reservations, or even browse for a match in the dating realm! This is significant even in terms of affordability: from contractors that are bidding jobs and surveying roof damage to families that are entertaining their kids as they haul cross-country, the most affordable streaming plan out there is going to give passengers the world at their fingertips. The biggest pet peeve of many who are on any type of mobile device is having to constantly monitor the time spent on it, and this is a great solution.

Last year, Chevrolet customers used almost 200 percent more on OnStar 4G LTE data in their vehicles compared to 2015, and during the second half of the year, Chevy owners used almost as much data as was consumed during the two years prior to OnStar's 4G LTE Launch. Basically, around 17.5 million hours of video were streamed during 2016, and OnStar 4G LTE has connected more than 3.1 users to the web over the past three years. The OnStar Basic Plan comes standard with the all-new Chevrolet retail models, and includes select remote vehicle services a well as the AtYourService marketplace.

Launched in 1996, OnStar is a subsidiary of GM Holdings, and is the offering medium for navigation, security, and vehicle manager services for Chevrolet as well as Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Opel, and Vauxhall makes. More than 11 million customers worldwide glean from their offerings of standard subscription, and stand-alone services. Long gone have been the days of pulling over and asking how to get somewhere, and having to bring DVD players for pre-programmed entertainment on the drive. Come and see us on the lot soon, and check out the wide variety of cars that you can choose from with this awesome wireless accessibility plan.