2017 Chevy Volt Makes List of Top Engines

The 2017 Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV) represents an impressive feat of engineering, and once again, the advanced automobile has been recognized for its technological prowess. For the second consecutive year—and the third time overall—the Chevy Volt has been presented with a 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Award.

WardsAuto Senior Content Director Drew Winter was practically gushing about the vehicle, saying of the award: “The Chevy Volt propulsion system wins a spot on the Wards 10 Best Engines list for the second year in a row for three reasons. It has a torquey, fun-to-drive personality. It offers impressive electric-only range of 53 miles and efficient gasoline-powered range whenever you need it for anxiety free driving. That is flexibility unequaled in the automotive world. And despite imitations, it continues to be one of the most unique and innovative propulsion systems ever mass produced.”

That’s certainly high praise, and it’s high praise we agree with. Drivers often come in to Keyes Cars with preconceived notions about what it means to drive a hybrid vehicle. Sure, they’re all in for a more efficient car, but they’ve come to terms with the fact that they’re going to have to sacrifice performance. But when they drive the new Chevy Volt, and they realize the truth: they can have their cake and eat it too.

The Chevy Volt makes use of not one, but two electric motors that work in unison. This setup optimizes efficiency and conserves electric charge. It also delivers responsive power and torque that you’ve got to experience to believe. And on top of all that, the Chevy Volt boasts a 1.5L direct injected high-efficiency engine. The engine serves as your backup, ensuring that the end of battery power is not the end of your ride, not by a longshot.

Don’t believe us? Come in to our dealership near Beverly Hills, CA to test drive the all-new Chevy Volt. And be sure to check out our full selection of new Chevy vehicles while you’re here. We look forward to seeing you.

Lease or Buy Your Dream Vehicle at Keyes Cars

If you’re looking for a new car in the Los Angeles, CA area, there’s no better place to go than Keyes Cars. And why is that? Well, it comes down to the experience of visiting Keyes Cars. We don’t only have thousands of top-of-the-line vehicles to choose from, we’ve also got an incredible team committed to world-class service. At our state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll speak with factory trained sales professionals and technicians. Rather than steering you towards the most expensive vehicle on the lot, they’ll help you find the vehicle that’s right for you.

And once you’ve found the car you’ve been searching for, you can make the decision: Do I lease or do I buy? If you find yourself chasing that new car smell every few years, leasing a new car is the way to go. Not only do you get to savor the feeling of driving a new car more often, you also enjoy lower payments throughout your time with the car. But what about when the lease is up? Everyone knows that one of the toughest parts about getting a new car can be figuring out what to do with your old car. With a lease from Keyes Cars, turnover is easy. We’ll take the old model off your hands, get you started on a brand new lease, and send you on your way happy as can be.

Now, for some of us, parting is a sorrow that’s not so sweet. We’re the type of folks who name our cars and consider them part of the family. Well for all of you lifers, we’re here to walk you through the process of buying a new or pre-owned vehicle. We know that buying a vehicle can be a monetarily intimidating endeavor. Did you know you can check out all of our low-price pre-owned vehicles in one place? That’s right, you can take a gander at all of our $12,000 and under models and let us know if one of them catches your eye. When you’re on the hunt for a new car, we’re here to help.

The 2017 Hyundai Tucson is a Compact Crossover with Room to Spare

Here at Keyes Cars, we’ve always got your back when it comes to finding the right vehicle for your life. And if you need a vehicle that can fit you and yours—and all their stuff—inside, without taking up two lanes, then come in to our Van Nuys, CA dealership to test drive the new 2017 Hyundai Tucson today.

Step inside the new Hyundai Tucson to experience the next level of comfort. Drivers are taken care of with a standard driver seat that can be configured 6 ways, as well as with the available power 8-way seat. And while the bells and whistles are usually only reserved for the front of the car, Hyundai hasn’t forgotten about the rear passengers in this compact crossover. In fact, they’ve downright spoiled them! Multi-adjustable reclining rear seats, available heated rear seats, and available dual climate control give rear passengers the features they need to travel comfortably. There’s also plenty of space for rear passengers to enjoy, with generous rear leg room.

In any vehicle, cargo capacity is key, and the 2017 Hyundai Tucson does not disappoint. With the 60/40-split rear seatbacks folded down, you’ve got 61.9 cubic feet of space at your disposal, along with an available cargo cover to hide those items you’d rather not leave out in the open. More than just the space, it’s the attention to detail that sets this Hyundai hauler apart. Map pockets, bottle holders, and a center storage compartment pepper the interior with convenience. But our favorite feature by far is the retractable hook on the rear seatback to keep shopping bags in place.

We can’t wait to show you all the great features that the 2017 Hyundai Tucson has in store for you. And don’t even get us started on the full lineup of great new 2017 Hyundai models! Scratch that—do come in and get us started! We can’t keep the excitement to ourselves any longer.

The 2017 Toyota Camry Offers an Incredible Driving Experience

The 2017 Toyota Camry is a car you can count on. And you can count on Keyes Cars to have plenty in stock for you to test drive. The Toyota Camry has long been one of the most popular cars on the road, offering style, comfort, convenience, and legendary Toyota dependability. While you may have it in your head as an all business sedan, re-calibrated springs, shocks, and sway bars, along with optimized Electric Power Steering (EPS) and taut suspension mean this car is more than a little fun to drive. Precision performance, a smooth ride, and truly breathtaking handling will blow your expectations out of the water.

On the open road, plenty of forces conspire to slow your automobile down. Turbulent air increases drag, reducing efficiency and adding wind noise. To combat this driving detriment, the engineers at Toyota equipped the new Toyota Camry with specially placed vortex generators to smooth things out, thereby boosting efficiency and giving you some extra peace and quiet during your drive.

The Toyota Camry comes equipped with front sport seats that make use of side bolsters to cradle drivers and create a comfortable cockpit. This is just one of the interior elements that make the new Toyota Camry a pleasure to ride in. Sculpted cutaways in the seats and interior panels create more leg room for passengers in the front and rear. The headliner was also designed to allow for more headroom inside the already spacious cabin. Drivers are sure to enjoy the standard 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, especially on long drives. A wireless charging system doesn’t come standard, but it’s an add-on we highly recommend. We promise, you’ll love your new Toyota Camry much more without unnecessary cords snaking all over the place.

Come in to our dealership near Glendale, CA today to test drive the new 2017 Toyota Camry. And if you’re looking to get rid of your current ride, why not use it to help get the new car of your dreams? Be sure to value your trade-in vehicle when you stop in. 

Get Everyone Moving in the 2017 Toyota Sienna

If you’ve got a lot of people to transport and a little car to do it in, the day becomes stressful. As you look to the new year for a fresh start, a new minivan might be just what the doctor ordered. And the 2017 Toyota Sienna is a pretty stellar minivan.

Right when you sit down, you’ll notice the wraparound, driver-centric dashboard design, which positions all of the controls in easy-to-reach proximity to the driver’s seat. When everyone else is clambering in, you’ll all be happy to have the available dual power sliding side doors, which slide open at the push of a button, whether that button’s on your overhead console, interior center pillar or right on your available Smart Key fob. Your passengers can also just give the handles a tug and stand back to watch the magic. The available power liftgate is another convenient add-on, allowing you to open the back from your key fob, and close it from your driver’s seat.

So it’s easy to get inside the 2017 Toyota Sienna, but what’s waiting for you when you do? Thirty cubic feet behind the third row, and an unbelievable 150 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the second and third row seats folded down. So your family hauler can easily become your own personal moving van. Maybe keep that last part to yourself though. If word gets out, you may never have a weekend to yourself again!

Did we mention that the new Toyota Sienna is also a ton of fun to drive? With 140 spot welds in the chassis to stiffen the body, you’ll be surprised at the smooth ride and impressive response. Air-fin stabilizers are also on hand to smooth out airflow, which reduces wind noise and improves efficiency. For added fun, you can opt for the Toyota Sienna SE, which boasts a retuned sport suspension.

If a minivan is a bit bigger than what you’re after, fear not! We’ve got a ton of great Toyota vehicles for sale here at Keyes Cars near Santa Monica, CA.

We Have Nearly 1,000 Pre-Owned Vehicles for Sale at Keyes Cars

There’s no better feeling than driving a new car. And with the high-quality pre-owned vehicles for sale here at Keyes Cars, you can have that feeling at a price that’s a little easier on your wallet. Our selection of pre-owned cars is extensive, with almost 1,000 cars waiting for their next driver. We’re sure that the car for you is here waiting. So head in now for a test drive.

Among our selection of pre-owned vehicles, we’ve got a number of 2016 Chevrolet Equinox models. A capable, contemporary, and eye-catching crossover, it’s a vehicle we never get tired of showing off to our drivers here near Beverly Hills, CA. Standard features include a rear vision camera, a 7-inch diagonal touch-screen, and ample storage. The Multi-Flex® sliding rear seat is a great feature that adds versatility, allowing you to configure the interior of your Chevy Equinox as you see fit. As a 2015 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick, you can rest assured that the Chevy Equinox will keep you and yours safe and sound.

Another great choice is the 2016 Toyota Camry SE, a five-passenger family sedan with style and capability to spare. A new design and upgraded materials and technologies give the 2016 Toyota Camry SE a fresh feel, offering plenty of legroom and a standard 6.1-inch touch-screen radio. Other great standard features include a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, USB device connectivity, a rearview camera, and voice recognition. As for safety, 10 airbags come standard, as do a host of other safety features.

With the purchase of a dependable pre-owned car from Keyes Cars, you’re already saving money. But to keep even more in your pocket, value your trade, and see how much closer your current ride will get you to the pre-owned vehicle you’re after.

Honda Promises Incredible Performance in the 2017 Honda Civic Si

The 2017 Honda Civic is a high-performance automobile that we absolutely love here at Keyes Cars. And next year, the Honda Civic lineup is slated to get some new additions in the form of the Honda Civic Si Sedan and Honda Civic Si Coupe. Last month, Honda unveiled the Honda Civic Si Prototype, giving us some insight into what we can look forward to next year.

Powering these new models will be a high-performance, high-torque, 1.5-liter, direct-injected and turbocharged DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine with dual variable cam timing (dual VTC) mated to a short-shifting 6-speed manual transmission. A new active damper system, active steering system, limited-slip differential and available high-performance tires will further enhance performance. Here’s Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of Honda:

“With the new Honda Civic Si, we're injecting even more sporty goodness into our 10th-generation Civic lineup. This will be, hands down, the fastest, best-handling Si we've ever offered to our customers."

We can’t wait to get behind the wheel of these upcoming models. If you’re similarly impatient to step into a new Honda vehicle, then head in to our dealership near Los Angeles, CA to test drive one of the Honda Civic models currently on our lot. With a bold, aggressive face and sharp, sophisticated bodylines, you’ll be struck by the Honda Civic before you ever get behind the wheel. Boasting up to 174 horsepower, a fully independent suspension, and two transmissions to choose from, performance is the name of the game in the Honda Civic.

Here at Keyes Cars, we have over 1,000 new sedans waiting for the right driver. Come in today for a test drive and let us help you find your next car.