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Why Chevy Is as American as the Fourth of July

July 1st, 2026 by
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Community Quick answer: Chevrolet was founded in Detroit in 1911 by a race car driver and a car company founder who’d just gotten fired from his own company. Over a century later, Chevy still builds trucks, SUVs, and sports cars in American plants with American workers. That’s not a marketing line. That’s the actual history….

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2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Redesign: What to Know | Wheelers GM

June 23rd, 2026 by
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GMC Trucks  |  Branden Bodendorfer, Director of Marketing — Wheelers Family Auto Group Quick Answer The 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 is a full fifth-generation redesign on GM’s updated T1-2 platform. It brings two brand-new Gen 6 V8 engines, a 16.3-inch center display standard on every trim, all-new sheetmetal, and production set to begin in October…

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2027 Chevy Silverado 1500: New V8s, Big Screens | Wheelers GM

June 23rd, 2026 by
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Chevrolet Trucks  |  Branden Bodendorfer, Director of Marketing — Wheelers Family Auto Group Quick Answer Chevrolet officially revealed the all-new 2027 Silverado 1500 with a completely redesigned exterior, a fully digital interior with a standard 16.3-inch center screen, and two brand-new Gen 6 V8 engines. Seven trims, four engine choices, on sale at the end…

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5 Times GM Changed the Auto Industry

June 15th, 2026 by
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Quick Answer GM didn’t just build cars. The company invented systems every automaker on earth still uses today — from the automatic transmission to the catalytic converter to the way dealers finance vehicles. Five specific moments explain how one company rewrote the rules for everyone else. In This Article The Automatic Transmission (1940) Installment Buying…

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Wheelers Welcomes Mid-State College Camp Students for a Hands-On Auto Body Experience

June 11th, 2026 by
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Wheelers Welcomes Mid-State College Camp Students for a Hands-On Auto Body Experience There’s nothing quite like seeing a student discover a new skill for the first time. Wheelers Family Auto Group recently had the opportunity to welcome middle school students from Mid-State Technical College’s College Camp 2026 for a hands-on look at the auto body…

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The History of the Chevrolet Silverado | Wheelers GM

June 9th, 2026 by
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Chevrolet Trucks Quick Answer The Chevrolet Silverado started as a trim level in 1975 and became a standalone model in 1999. Over four generations, it grew from a simple work truck into one of the best-selling vehicles in the country — a truck built for real work and real life. In this article Before the…

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Wisconsin Rapids Kwik Trip Sweepstakes Winner Drives Away in a New Chevy Colorado from Wheelers

June 5th, 2026 by
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A Wisconsin Rapids man has a brand-new set of keys after winning big through the Kwik Trip Red Zone Midwest Tour Sweepstakes. Charles Johnson of Wisconsin Rapids recently took delivery of a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 at Wheelers, located at 2410 W. Grand Ave. in Wisconsin Rapids. Johnson received $50,000 toward a vehicle of his…

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Wheelers Chevrolet GMC Supports New Scoreboard at Jack Hackman Field

June 3rd, 2026 by
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Wheelers Chevrolet GMC Supports New Scoreboard at Jack Hackman Field Jack Hackman Field has long been a special place for baseball in Marshfield. From high school games and Legion Baseball to community tournaments and summer nights at the ballpark, the field has helped bring players, families, and fans together for many years. Thanks to a…

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Wheelers Family Auto Group Joins Mid-State Technical College for College Camp 2026

June 2nd, 2026 by
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Wheelers Family Auto Group Joins Mid-State Technical College for College Camp 2026 Wheelers Family Auto Group is proud to be part of Mid-State Technical College’s College Camp 2026, a full-day, hands-on career exploration event for students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade next fall. College Camp will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at…

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Wheelers Proudly Sponsors the Marshfield FFA Alumni June Dairy Breakfast

June 2nd, 2026 by
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By Branden Bodendorfer — June 2, 2026 Quick Answer Wheelers is serving as a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 Marshfield FFA Alumni June Dairy Breakfast on Sunday, June 21 at D&B Sternweis Farms. Proceeds support Marshfield FFA students, covering awards, leadership conferences, career development events, and more. June Dairy Month is a big deal in…

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