Join us in celebrating Earth Day this year, which falls on Thursday, April 22nd. Some ways you and your household can celebrate this holiday during the pandemic include supporting our pollinators by selecting the right plants for your garden, cleaning up plastic in your neighborhood, planting trees, and remembering to reduce, reuse, and recycle throughout your everyday lives!

Today, not only is Earth Day a day meant to increase awareness of environmental problems, but also it is also becoming a popular time for many communities to gather together to clean up litter, plant trees, or simply reflect on the beauty of nature.

EarthDay.org is the official site for this holiday, and is honored that the Biden Administration has decided to convene a global climate summit on Earth Day 2021. They look forward to being a part of this historic climate summit and making active progress to restore our planet.

To learn more about Earth Day or ways you can get involved, click here.

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Have you ever wondered what the future of electric driving would look like? Well now you can, with the recent announcement of the all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. It looks sleek, with a bold styling that gives way to a roomy, refined interior that fits up to five, as well as an illuminated charge port for added convenience and flair, and it’s here today.

With available features such as the new SuperCruise, a Chevrolet first, drivers can now enjoy hands-free driving assistance on compatible roads, with over 200,000+ compatible miles within the U.S. and Canada. Utilizing advanced technology like LiDAR mapping, this feature offers the ease and convenience of hands-free driving, making boring commutes a thing of the past.

The 2022 Bolt EUV is also fun to drive, combining electric torque with 250 miles of range. Chevy also plans to cover standard installation of Level 2 charging capability for customers who purchase or lease a 2022 Bolt EUV, which will allow more customers access to faster charging right where they want it – at home.

The all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is slated to become available this summer, with prices starting at $33,995. Click the link below to learn more and view the gallery for more pictures and videos.

https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2022-bolt-euv

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It may not feel like it today, but the winter driving season is coming to a close. There are some easy things you can do to prepare your vehicle for your spring travels.

The first thing to do is make sure factory-specified maintenance is up to date. Look at your mileage, then check the recommended service schedule in your owner’s manual. You may be due for service or an oil and filter change. Any problems you’re currently encountering – hard starting, rough running, stalling, unevenly worn tires, for example – are reasons to take your vehicle in, as well. A lit “check engine” light is another sure motivator to head for our service department.

Even if you’re not suffering from any gremlins at the moment, nobody wants problems to pop up unexpectedly. Here are a few items to take care of as the winter comes to an end.

Flush and refill the cooling system – Cooling system health is often neglected, and system failures can cost big money and require major engine repairs. Keeping tabs on the coolant level, its condition and concentration (the level of freeze protection it will offer) is crucial to the longevity and proper performance of your engine. As always, follow your vehicle’s maintenance schedule and have the system serviced at the recommended intervals.

Check the tires – If you run dedicated winter tires, early spring is a great time to change back to your three-season tires. If you run the same tires and wheels year-round, check their condition now, and don’t forget the spare. Obvious damage, including cuts in the tread or bulges in the sidewalls, need immediate attention. Also check the tread for even wear and safe tread-depth. Make sure they’re aired up to the proper pressure listed in your owner’s manual.

Check and adjust belts and hoses – Most modern vehicles use a single “serpentine” belt to drive the charging system, power steering, air conditioning, and water pump. It’s all that stands between getting there and going nowhere. If you see cracks in the serpentine belt, get it replaced. Hoses don’t move much, but they can chafe against other under hood parts, and years of heating and cooling will cause them to break down. Like belts, hoses typically work right up until they don’t. Common signs of old hoses are bulging around fittings and obvious fatigue. If you don’t know what you’re looking for, our technicians at the dealership will be able to help.

Fix your air conditioner – While its primary function is to create a comfortable atmosphere inside the car, it’s a safety issue, too. The air conditioner is engaged when you defog your windshield, since it effectively removes humidity from the cabin air. The temperature swings and rainy weather of springtime are prime window-fogging weather, and you’re at greater risk for an accident if your windows are fogged and impairing your visibility. Make sure the system is fully charged and have it inspected for leaks.

Make sure all the lights work – Being seen is as important as being able to see. It’s as easy as walking around the vehicle with the lights on and making sure the blinkers work. Have a helper step on the brake pedal so you can check the brake lights. If you aren’t sure how to replace any bulbs that have burned out, take your vehicle to our service department for assistance.

Change the oil – Winter weather can be hard on engine oil. Temperatures are low, which means it takes the engine longer to warm up and that can lead to extra condensation and acid buildup in the oil. Get that old stuff out of there and start the spring with fresh protection.

Replace your wiper blades – Winter does a number on windshield wipers. Being able to see is worth the small amount of money a good set of wiper blades costs.

Following these basic steps will help ensure a trouble-free driving season ahead, without any nasty surprises. Check with our service department to see if there are any specials or coupons that may apply to a comprehensive spring service. We know your vehicle best, too, so be sure to ask for recommendations to keep your car in tip-top condition for the warmer season.

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As many people know, today this holiday is associated with the color green, throwing parties or parades (when they aren’t cancelled), eating Irish food, and drinking beer with friends and family. However, not many know the history behind the reason why we celebrate this holiday. Let’s take a brief look at the background of St. Patrick’s Day, and some of the symbols and celebrations associated with it.

Saint Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland and its national apostle. Although he was born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland at the young age of 16. After later escaping, he returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people.

St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated since around the ninth or tenth century in Ireland, however, the first St. Patrick’s day parade took place in America on March 17th, 1601, in what is now St. Augustine, Florida. Since then, enthusiasm for parades spread across the country in large cities such as New York and Boston, and only grew from there.

Nowadays, there are many other St. Patrick’s Day celebration traditions that have developed across America. One of these is Chicago’s annual dyeing of the Chicago River green, which started in 1962. In the U.S., people also often wear green clothing on the holiday. Lastly, one symbol of St. Patrick’s day is the Leprechaun, meaning “small-bodied fellow” in its original Irish name. Belief in Leprechauns stemmed from the Irish belief in fairies, tiny men and women known for their trickery, which they often used to protect their infamous treasure.

To learn more about the history of St. Patrick’s Day, click here.

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Happy Chinese New Year!

This holiday is one of the most important celebrations of the Chinese calendar, with this year being the Year of the Ox. Not everyone may celebrate or know that much about this holiday, so let’s take a brief look into the history, meaning, and celebrations behind this wonderful time of year.History

Chinese months are based on the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities always traditionally start on the first day of the month, and continue until the fifteenth, when the moon is the brightest. This holiday is so important, many people in China take off weeks from work to prepare and celebrate the New Year.

Meaning

The meaning of Chinese New Year goes back to ancient times, where legend has it that Buddha himself asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. When only twelve came, he named each year after one. It is also believed that people born in each animal’s year will have some of that animal’s personality traits. This year is the year of the Ox, which is symbolic of hardworking attitudes and reliability because of its role in agriculture.

Celebrations

There are many ways people celebrate Chinese New Year. The most traditional include dressing up and wearing red clothes, decorating with poems on red paper, and giving children “lucky money” in red envelopes. The color red symbolizes fire, which according to legend, has the power to drive away bad luck. People also light fireworks as tradition, believing that the crackling flames will frighten off evil spirits.

There is also a large lantern festival held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. In many areas, the highlight of this festival is the dragon dance, which you may have seen before or heard of. The dragon, which may stretch up to hundreds of feet long, is typically made of silk, paper, and bamboo and held aloft by young men who dance as they guide the beast through the streets.

To learn more about Chinese New Year 2021 and find out your Chinese Zodiac sign, click here.

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Thinking about purchasing a high performance sports car without breaking the bank?Well now you can! According to MotorTrend.com, The 2020 Corvette C8 Stingray ranked higher than the Ferrari F8 Tributo, and costs $213,923 dollars less as tested!

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette was awarded MotorTrends 2020 Car of the Year award, and greatly deserved so. Chevy’s new Corvette design has radically shifted the car world as we know it. Simply put, never before has so much high tech, high performance craftsmanship been available for so little money.

So what can you do with the $213,923 you saved? Here’s an idea:

1. Buy a brand new state of the art 2021 Escalade Platinum from Cadillac of Greenwich here!

2. Tow a Tidewater 232 LXF from Hitchcock Landmark Marine for $79,999 here!

3. Purchase and own a Breitling Avenger Chronograph 43 from Nagi Jewelers for $5,300 here!

So what are you waiting for? Order your Corvette now at Maritime Chevrolet!

https://www.maritimechevy.com/

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From eating healthier to saving money–How meal planning can help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions.

Fitness experts far and wide sing the praises of meal prep as a means to support good life habits and reach new fitness goals. If one of your resolutions for 2021 is to lose weight or get healthier, preparing your meals a week at a time is a great vessel to get to whatever your goals may be. If you are not convinced, or if you need a bit more incentive to get started, here are a few points to consider. Saves time

Preparing a week’s worth of meals in a single evening has the inherent benefit of saving time that you would otherwise spend getting together meals on a nightly basis. Bodybuilding.com recommends meal-prepping on Sundays as you wind down the weekend and prepare for the start of another week; doing this ensures that your prep time will not butt up against work obligations, and it minimizes the likelihood of it interfering with weekend plans. Prepping on Sunday also ensures that whatever you prepare will still be good to eat by the time Friday rolls around. What’s more, it is entirely plausible to prepare multiple styles of meals in one session. As DailyBurn.com points out, you can create dividers on a cooking sheet with aluminum foil to cook foods with different flavor profiles – for example, use it to cook a few portions of barbecue chicken, a few portions of garlic pepper chicken and a few portions of hot buffalo chicken.

Saves money

The ability of meal prepping to save you money is two-fold: planning your meals ahead and having them ready to roll helps reduce the possibility of getting to the office without a lunch, meaning you will not spend money eating out. Additionally, Shape.com points out that meal-planning enables you to reduce the potential for wasted food by giving you a better sense of portion and getting you used to the idea of only cooking what you need. What’s more, preparing your meals ahead of time and having a schedule allows you to better budget grocery expenses.

Saves calories

The biggest advantage to meal prepping is the manner in which it facilitates your fitness goals, whether it be losing weight or putting on muscle. Bodybuilding.com notes that meal prep allows for complete control of your macro nutritional intake, allowing you to better track fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Doing so will allow you to monitor the effectiveness of dietary changes more accurately, and it will provide better insight into what works for your needs. If you are looking to lose weight but find that the pounds are not coming off as quickly as you would prefer, you can cater your meal-prep toward more lean proteins and fewer carbohydrates. If you are looking to put on muscle, you can use your meal prep to experiment with a formula to help you break past plateaus. Ultimately, there is no good reason not to start meal-prepping today. It is easy to do and easy to follow, and you will reap the benefits of preparing your food in advance sooner than you might think.

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Back in the 1700’s, the first day of the new year became the traditional occasion to think about one’s past mistakes and resolving to do and be better in the future. For many religions, they held some sort of service or watch night on New Years Eve or New Years Day that often included praying, reading from scriptures, hymn singing, and making resolutions for the coming year.

Despite the holiday’s religious roots, New Year’s resolutions today are mostly a secular practice, where most people only make resolutions for themselves to focus on self improvement. According to a study, while as many as 45 percent of Americans say they usually make New Year’s resolutions, only 8 percent are successful in achieving them.

Therefore, after such a rough year last year, it only makes sense to go into 2021 with some easy, realistic resolutions that can easily be achieved and help make your quality of life a little bit better! Check out this article below from the New York Post for some easy resolution ideas to help keep this year realistic and sane!

https://nypost.com/2021/01/01/5-new-years-resolutions-to-keep-2021-realistic-and-sane/

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Mark your calendars for February 14th, 2021, for the unveiling of the all-new Chevy Bolt EUV, with expected availability this summer! This will be Chevy’s first ever all-electric SUV with their brand new optional SuperCruise Hands-Free Driver Assistance feature. Chevy has also teamed up with Walt Disney World for the unveiling, however the part they will play in it is yet to be revealed. The release of the Bolt EUV is just the beginning of GM’s huge electrification strategy and plan to launch 30 electric vehicles by 2025.

The unveiling will take place on February 14th, 2021 on the Chevrolet website.

To watch the teaser video and sign up to see what happens next, click the link below:

https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/updates

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When the weather grows colder and the days get shorter, you may notice a sudden and jarring decline in energy, concentration and mood. If you find yourself changing in an undesired way when winter weather arrives, you may be one of the 4 – 6 percent of Americans who the American Academy of Family Physicians associate with suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

According to MayoClinic.org, SAD is brought about by reduced exposure to sunlight, which can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm and lead to imbalances of serotonin and melatonin. These factors can lead to issues with the sleep cycle, which creates fatigue, and can create chemical imbalances that can lead to irritability, anxiety and depression.

Fortunately, there are steps that one can take to aid in the fight against Seasonal Affective Disorder. If your mood tends to change in the winter, then consider the following remedies.

Dietary

A great means to getting your mood back on track is to be more meticulous about the foods you eat during the winter. According to Prevention.com, SAD may trigger cravings for sweet and simple carbohydrates, but giving into those cravings can create energy spikes that ultimately only worsen energy and mood issues. To combat this, it is recommended that those affected by SAD eat balanced meals that include proteins and colorful vegetables. Specifically, foods with omega-3 and vitamin D are surefire ways to battle off seasonal depression.

WebMD.com also recommends checking your coffee intake. While caffeine provides a necessary boost to get through the day, it is also a natural serotonin suppressant. To ensure that you feel refreshed all day long, save coffee for after meals and drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Dawn simulators

Time.com lists dawn simulators as one of the top methods for combatting SAD. Operating in the place of a traditional alarm clock, a dawn simulator or wake-up light gradually increases its light’s intensity in the morning in a manner that simulates the sunrise. Rather than jarring you awake, this method allows your body to prepare itself to wake up more steadily, which helps to provide an internal balance and ensure that you wake up feeling rested.

Exercise

Working hand-in-hand with the idea of treating your body better is the concept of exercise. RealSimple.com cites a 2005 Harvard University study that revealed the effectiveness of exercising consistently in fighting symptoms of depression. Whether you enjoy walking, jogging, yoga, martial arts or lifting weights, exercising for a cumulative three hours a week is a great way to get in better shape and boost your brain’s production of mood-boosting neurotransmitters.

Take a break

If you have vacation days to use, there is no better time to get away than in the dreary winter months. Time.com recommends planning a trip to a warmer climate in order to boost your vitamin D levels and improve mood with the natural excitement of being in a new place. Doing so will not only help motivate you in the days prior to leaving, but it will also create a hangover effect that can stick with you long after you have returned to your routine.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a real issue that plagues many people, but it does not have to control your mood. If you believe that you suffer from SAD, consider taking the aforementioned steps and other appropriate measures to fight back and reclaim your happiness.

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