Chevrolet, one of the most iconic and recognized names in the automotive world, has a long and storied history in the United States. For many, the brand symbolizes American engineering, innovation, and durability. As we continue to see global competition in the automotive industry, it’s important to explore the roots of Chevrolet and examine just how American-made it truly is. In this article, we will break down the history, manufacturing processes, and contributions of Chevrolet to the U.S. economy to answer the question: Is Chevy American made?
Chevrolet’s American Legacy
Chevrolet was founded in 1911 by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant. Over the years, the brand has grown to become one of the most recognized names in American automotive history. With its rich history, Chevrolet continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the American auto industry. Today, many of their most popular models, such as the Chevrolet Silverado and Chevrolet Equinox, remain closely associated with American values and craftsmanship.
4 Leasing Benefits at Your Chevy Dealership
When you need a new vehicle, you have the option of buying or leasing. Buying is the right option for some people, but there are also some great leasing benefits when you go through your Chevy dealership. Here’s just a couple of them to consider.
1. You’re Not on the Hook for Maintenance and Repairs
Because leases are of new vehicles, they are almost always under warranty and come with maintenance contracts. This means you don’t have to worry about regular maintenance, and you definitely don’t have to worry about something going wrong with the car. If anything does, you’re under warranty. If you buy a car, the warranty eventually runs out and you still have the car. At that point, you have to think about whether you want to sell or not, and if you haven’t been keeping up with regular maintenance on your own dime, you’re not going to get the best return for your sale.
2. You Don’t Have to Pay As Much
When you finance a car, the monthly payments you make are for the entire cost of the vehicle plus the interest. Typically, if you want those payments to be at all affordable, you have to be able to put down a pretty hefty down payment. When you lease, things get a lot cheaper. You don’t need a big down payment, and the monthly payments are usually less because you’re only paying for the depreciation, not for the whole cost of the vehicle plus interest.
3. You’ve Got Lots of Options
If you lease, then you just keep yourself in a new vehicle every 2 to 3 years and never have to worry about depreciation or about selling a car. But if you love your vehicle, you can also roll that lease into a financing option and buy it. Everything you’ve paid already will go towards the cost of the vehicle, which might make it more affordable. And if you want to go another way, you can just turn in your vehicle and walk away.And, speaking of options, you also have more options for choosing a vehicle. If you’re buying, you have to be able to qualify for financing on the vehicle you want, and some might be out of reach. But with leasing, you don’t have to worry about qualifying, and more options open up.
If you’re ready to see all the options for Chevy vehicles you can lease in 2025, reach out to us today at Steet Ponte Chevrolet in Herkimer, NY. Our finance department is ready to work with you to help you find just the right vehicle for your budget and needs.
Catch Us on the Course – Sunday, July 13th
Steet Ponte Chevy is proud to once again be a part of one of Central New York’s most iconic events—The 2025 Utica Boilermaker Road Race, happening Sunday, July 13th in Utica, NY! We’re honored to serve as the official pace truck sponsor, leading runners through the course in style and showing our support for this incredible community tradition.
This year, our pace truck is extra special, wrapped by local designer and artist Tomm Moll, whose custom design celebrates the energy and spirit of the Boilermaker. The truck will be driven by members of the Boilermaker staff and seen around town in the days leading up to race day, so keep your eyes peeled! If you spot it, be sure to snap a photo and tag us on social media. We’d love to see where you catch it!
Even more exciting? Several Steet Ponte Chevy and Steet Ponte Auto Group employees will be running in the race! We’ll be out there hitting the pavement alongside thousands of runners, and we’d love your support! Be sure to cheer us on from the sidelines or online!
At Steet Ponte Chevy, we believe in being an active part of our community, and we’re thrilled to help keep this incredible local tradition moving forward. Good luck to all runners, and we’ll see you at the finish line!
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Celebrating Independence Day with Family & Community
As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, the Steet Ponte Auto Group would like to wish all of our customers, employees, and community members a safe and happy 4th of July holiday! 🎆🇺🇸
To allow our teams time to enjoy the holiday with their families, all Steet Ponte Auto Group dealerships will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th.
We will be open for regular business hours on Thursday, July 3rd and resume normal operations on Monday, July 7th.
This includes the following locations:
- Steet Toyota of Johnstown
- Steet Ponte Chevrolet in Herkimer
- United Auto Sales of Utica
- Steet Ponte Volkswagen
- Steet Ponte Ford Lincoln
- Steet Ponte Mazda
- Steet Toyota of Yorkville
- Steet Ponte Nissan
Whether you’re hitting the road for a summer getaway, enjoying a backyard BBQ, or watching fireworks with family and friends, we hope your weekend is filled with fun, relaxation, and celebration.
Thank you for choosing the Steet Ponte Auto Group—we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday, July 7th!
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Financing is the most popular way to buy a new car in America, as over 85% of vehicles on the road are financed. It’s a quick and affordable way to get the car you want without saving the full amount to buy it. You could choose a bank or credit union for your financing options, but as your Chevy dealership, we want to give you a couple of the many reasons to finance through us.
Options for All Credit Scores
If you approach a bank or credit union for an auto loan, your credit score is one of the main influences on whether they will offer you a loan. Either of these institutions will most likely grant you a loan if you have a perfect credit score. If you have an average credit score or one that needs some improvement, they’re likely to reject your application, and you’ll have to apply somewhere else and start the process over again.
We don’t think it’s fair that a lower credit score can stop you from getting a loan. Our finance specialists are highly experienced, and we work with a pool of lenders here in Louisiana who understand your situation and individual needs. We believe you should have the loan if you can afford the loan repayments. We work with our lenders to secure a deal that gets you the car you want and improves your credit as you repay the loan.
Fast Response
Time is money, and there’s never enough time to do everything you have to. If you apply to a bank or credit union for a loan, they don’t value your time. You have to complete the application and then attend at least one interview. After this, you have to wait while they check your application against the guidelines set by their home office. This can leave you pacing rather than enjoying the view from your new Chevy’s driver’s seat.
We know your time is important, so we work speedily to help secure your loan. You complete the application form on our website and email it. When we receive your application, one of our finance team members will contact you to confirm your details. We then send you an application to our network of specialized loan providers. Their response time is quick, and you can even receive loan offers the same day you apply.
These are just some of the ways we work to make your application easy, understandable, and stress-free. We also offer a range of other benefits, like discounts from the manufacturer on selected Chevrolet models and protection plans to keep your vehicle in great shape. Contact our finance department today at Steet Ponte Chevrolet in Herkimer, NY.
Steet Ponte Auto Group Proudly Sponsors the Love Living Local 315 Charity Golf Tournament!
Steet Ponte Auto Group is thrilled to announce that we are the Presenting Sponsor of the Love Living Local 315 Charity Golf Tournament supporting the Central New York community we’re proud to call home! ⛳🎙️
Taking place on Friday, June 27th at Pine Hills Golf Course in Frankfort, NY, this special event combines two of our favorite things: giving back to local causes and celebrating what makes CNY such a vibrant place to live and work.
If you’re a fan of the Love Living Local 315 podcast, you already know how much heart and community pride goes into every episode. With over 200 episodes and growing, the podcast continues to highlight the people, places, and events that make Central New York so special. We’re excited to help bring that mission to life at this year’s golf tournament, and even more excited to join them LIVE on the podcast during the event!
Whether you’re swinging a club, tuning in to the podcast, or just stopping by to support, this is a can’t-miss day full of fun, networking, and community spirit, all for a great cause.
We’re honored to stand behind local initiatives like this one and to help spread the message that we truly love living local and we know you do too.
🎧 Tune in, tee up, and celebrate Central New York with us on June 27th!
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The Steet Ponte Auto Group is excited to be the Designated Driver Sponsor for one of the area’s most beloved summer events: the 25th Annual Wine in the Wilderness at the Utica Zoo! This year’s celebration takes place Saturday, June 7th from 6–9 PM, and we’re helping make sure you get home safe after an evening of sipping and celebrating.
As part of our sponsorship, we’re handing out 100 Uber gift cards valued at $15 each to the first 100 attendees through the gate! It’s our way of encouraging everyone to enjoy responsibly while having a great time with friends, live music, delicious bites, and of course, great wine.
What to Expect This Year:
🍇 Sample some of the best wines New York State has to offer
🎶 Enjoy live music throughout the evening
🍽️ Grab a bite at local food trucks and explore a variety of vendors
🍾 NEW this year: City Liquors will be offering samples of wine AND seltzers!
Whether you’re a Wine in the Wilderness regular or attending for the first time, this event is always a summer highlight rain or shine. Please remember, this event is strictly 21+ with valid ID.
We’re proud to support the Utica Zoo and the local community through events like this, and we look forward to seeing you there. Let’s raise a glass to 25 years of Wine in the Wilderness and to getting home safely!
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Steet Ponte Auto Group Named Official Pace Car Sponsor of the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY
We’re thrilled to announce that Steet Ponte Auto Group is once again a proud sponsor of the Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY—and this year, we’re taking the lead in more ways than one! For the 2025 race, Steet Ponte Auto Group has been named the Official Pace Car Sponsor, and we’ll have two of our trucks setting the pace on race day: a specially wrapped Steet Ponte Nissan Frontier and a Steet Ponte Chevy Silverado.
The Boilermaker Road Race, taking place this year on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, is one of the most iconic and beloved 15K road races in the country, and a signature event for the Mohawk Valley. As a local dealership group with deep roots in the Utica community, we’re honored to support this tradition that brings together thousands of runners, spectators, and volunteers from across Central New York and beyond.
Catch Our Pace Trucks Around Utica Before the Race!
In the weeks leading up to Boilermaker Sunday, keep an eye out for the Steet Ponte pace trucks! The Nissan Frontier and Chevy Silverado, both wrapped in bold, Boilermaker-themed designs, will be cruising through Herkimer, Utica, Yorkville, New Hartford, and other nearby communities, helping to promote the big day. Whether you’re training for the race or just enjoying the summer buzz, you’ll see our trucks building excitement all over the area.
Proud to Support Local Events That Move Our Community Forward
At Steet Ponte Auto Group, we’re more than just car dealerships—we’re part of the community. With locations like Steet Ponte Nissan in Yorkville and Steet Ponte Chevrolet in Herkimer, we’re proud to support events like the Boilermaker that make Utica, NY such a special place to live, work, and celebrate.
So whether you’re racing, volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or just enjoying the festivities, we invite you to join us on Sunday, July 13th to experience one of the greatest community events in New York State. And don’t forget to wave when you see the Steet Ponte pace trucks drive by!
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7 Great Family SUV Options from Chevy
Whether you need a small daily driver to tote the kids to school or a large vehicle for road trips, you can find a range of family SUV options for all needs at our Chevy dealership. Here’s a rundown of the most popular models you should take for a test drive.
Steet Ponte Auto Group Donates $10,000 to Hospice & Palliative Care in New Hartford, NY
At the Steet Ponte Auto Group, supporting the Mohawk Valley community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to share that we recently donated $10,000 to Hospice & Palliative Care, a vital organization based in New Hartford, NY, that provides compassionate care and support for individuals and families facing serious or end-stage illnesses.
Representing our team, Joe Steet Jr., Carly Steet Mathias, and Steve Ponte Jr. had the honor of presenting the check to Mary Bogdan, CEO, and Joanne Moskal, CIO, of Hospice & Palliative Care. This donation helps further the organization’s mission of serving patients of all ages—from newborns to individuals over 100 years old—throughout Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties.
Touring the Siegenthaler Center: A Home Away From Home
During our visit, we were given a tour of the Siegenthaler Center, a unique four-bed end-of-life residence that adjoins the main Hospice building on Middle Settlement Road in New Hartford. Opened in February 2005, the Siegenthaler Center offers a home-like environment where patients and their families receive expert medical care and emotional support during life’s most delicate moments. It was a moving experience to witness firsthand the love, dignity, and comfort that Hospice brings to those in their care.
Proud to Give Back to the Greater Utica Area
This donation is part of Steet Ponte Auto Group’s continued commitment to giving back to organizations that uplift and strengthen the Utica and New Hartford communities. We are deeply inspired by the work that Hospice & Palliative Care of New York’s Mohawk Valley Region does every day, and we’re honored to support their mission.
Whether it’s through charitable giving, local partnerships, or community events, Steet Ponte Auto Group is proud to be more than just a group of car dealerships in Yorkville, Herkimer, and Johnstown, we’re your neighbors, friends, and supporters of causes that truly matter.
Learn More About Hospice & Palliative Care:
Visit hospicecareinc.org to explore how you can support their mission or access their invaluable services.
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