Make Some New Tracks in 2019 with The Chevy Trax!
Compact sports utility vehicles have been growing in popularity in the past few years, and the 2019 Chevrolet Trax is a prime example of why. With its great combination of uses, work capabilities, and sleek look, the Chevy Trax has much to offer you.
Comfortable Interior
Compact SUV’s have been moving away from merely being the utility vehicle of years past and have transitioned into the dual luxury/utility vehicles we have today, as seen with the 2019 Chevy Trax. Chrome accents on the instrument panels and premium stitching accents give the interior a high-end visual appeal. The front bucket seats ensure a comfortable ride, whether it’s to work, out for errands, or for a long weekend. There are 40.8 inches of front leg room, so there are no cramped legs in this spacious front cabin area.
With the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system that has a 7-inch color touch screen and Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities for compatible phones, you’ll be able to keep yourself entertained for hours playing your own playlists during your drive.
Cargo Space
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax has enough space to seat you and your passengers comfortably until you reach your destination, but don’t let the compact body fool you. It’s bigger inside than it appears from the outside. It has a maximum of 48.4 cubic feet of cargo storage space in the rear to hold all of your luggage for whatever trips you may be taking, and the flat-folding front passenger seat back gives you even more space to transport objects that are up to 8 feet long.
In addition to the interior cargo capacity, roof-mounted side rails come standard. The optional roof rack cross rails further increase your cargo utility and give you even more flexibility for storage.
5 Reasons the 2019 Cadillac CTS Will Make Your Day
The 2019 Cadillac CTS offers a driving experience unlike any other. Edgy and powerful with lavish style, this is a vehicle to invoke pride of ownership. Whether driving for business, travel, or pleasure, the luxurious sedan aims for comfort, convenience, and innovation. We spend a lot of time in our cars, and with five trims to choose from, the features in the CTS make your home-away-from-home experience a truly exciting adventure. Read on to learn more about this superior sedan.
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Performance
Starting with the standard powerful 2.0-liter turbo engine, and boasting 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, the 2019 Cadillac CTS gives you truly effective influence on the road. For increased performance, you can choose the available 3.6-liter V-6 engine that produces an impressive 335 horsepower and 285 pound-feet of torque or the twin-turbo V-6 that churns out an awe-inspiring 420 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.
Just some of the features that make the CTS’s drivability stand out include 50/50 weight distribution for easier vehicle handling, performance front brakes for stopping on a dime, and the ability to choose driver modes for calibrated steering and suspension.
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Safety
The 2019 Cadillac CTS has a wide range of safety features, including a standard rearview camera and parking sensors. There is an array of options to further increase safety behind the wheel, such as active lane control, blind-spot monitors, automatic braking, and forward-collision warnings. Whether you’re driving through city streets or on open highways, you will feel confident about navigating this powerful vehicle on any terrain.
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Technology
Advanced technological and safety features include a rear-camera mirror that provides a wider field of view and a full-color head-up display. Standard on the CTS is speed-sensitive volume, which reacts to road noise and raises and lowers the volume accordingly to prevent you from fiddling with audio controls and keep your attention focused on the road.
Come Enjoy the best view in Lafayette, LA at the 2018 Symphony In The Sky event! Service Chevrolet Cadillac is excited to be a sponsor for this wonderful local event and we hope you’ll join us out there! Haven’t heard of Symphony In The Sky before? This annual event benefits the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music!
Attending this event means you’ll get to enjoy a wonderful night of live music, complimentary wine and beer while enjoying the beautiful views of Lafayette from atop the Vermillion St Parking Garage! The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra musicians will join with top local vocal artists to put on an incredible show. The 2018 guest vocalists for this event are Jared Price of Souled Outt, Julie Williams, and Ray Boudreaux from The Voice!
On top of that, this year’s theme is Michael Jackson – so the ASO will perform of his greatest hits and more! Tickets for Symphony In The Sky are limited and will sell out quick- so be sure to get your tickets before they’re gone. Join Service Chevrolet and the ASO for a exciting night full of great local music, food and views!
Tickets
- Solo Ticket: $100
- Duet Tickets: $150
When
Wed, October 3, 2018
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
Location
Top of The Downtown Parking Garage
121 E Vermilion St
Lafayette, LA 70503
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The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is built with exceptional durability and adventure in mind, which makes it the perfect off-roading vehicle. Here is some more info on some of the superb off-roading features that the 2018 Traverse has on offer.
Power
Powered with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse can handle your off-roading adventure. With a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs, you will be able to bring along your favorite recreational camper or boat. You can also swap between four separate drive modes for maximum control, including front-wheel-drive, 4×4/snow, off-road, or tow/haul mode.
Exterior Accessories
Even the exterior of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse is designed for off-roading, as it screams masculinity and capability. It is large enough to handle the toughest of terrains and includes many features to smooth out the ride, such as the upgraded suspension and torque controlling system, the available Intellibeam headlights, and 20-inch aluminum wheels, which all add utility and comfort.
Interior Amenities
Although the 2018 Chevrolet is a tough car made for rough terrain, the interior is spacious and comfortable. A maximum of 98.2 cubic feet of storage means that you can cart along as much luggage as you might need for your off-roading trip, while second-row sliding seats make load in and load out easier than ever. Additional storage compartments throughout the interior give you even more secure storage space. For some scenic enjoyment, a dual panoramic power sunroof will give you impressive views of the sky above.
Choosing Your Perfect Chevy Corvette Trim Level
The Chevrolet Corvette is available in five trim levels, perfect for customizing your new sports car to fit your design and power preferences. This is what you can expect from each of the available trim levels.
Stingray
The Stingray is the base model and includes a 6.2-liter V-8 engine with rear-wheel-drive. The same engine setup is standard across all trim levels unless you change up the trim packages. It is available in 11 exterior colors. Drivers can also choose between the Stingray Coupe or the Stingray Convertible. The coupe option has a removable Targa top that drops conveniently into the trunk.
On the interior of the Stingray model, you will find an 8.0-inch Chevrolet MyLink™ touch-screen driver infotainment system. Dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, and OnStar™ capability are also nice touches featured in the Stingray.
Stingray Z51
Drivers have an additional five exterior colors to choose from with the Stingray Z51 trim level. Much of the differences between the Z51 model and the base model are performance-based. It features upgraded 20-inch wheels and higher-performing brakes. It also comes with an electronic limited slip differential for smoother handling. The included Aero package improves the aerodynamic drive of the Stingray with higher ground clearance and better stability.
Grand Sport
The Grand Sport is also available in either the coupe or the convertible. The Grand Sport has a unique styling with sporty front fenders and an advanced cooling system for better overall performance. The brakes are also upgraded to premium Brembo brakes for more control at top speeds. The interior of the Grand Sport is designed for driver control with an adjustable driver cockpit and easy to reach driver infotainment system.
7th Annual Elite 97 Nurses Banquet
We love our local nurses and everything that they do to make the community a better place! That’s why we’re so proud to have been the title sponsor for the Annual Elite 97 Nurses Banquet for another year. This year’s Annual Elite 97 Nurses Banquet occurred on September 11th at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette. The annual banquet serves to celebrate all the hard work and dedication of local nurses and their positive impact on the community of Acadiana.
The community of Lafayette was asked to nominate their favorite nurses and submit their stories to 97.3 The Dawg for a chance to win an invite to the 2018 Elite 97 Nurses Banquet. Just like the year before, 97.3 The Dawg received an overwhelming amount of entries for this year, and from all those entries, 97 amazing Nurses, RNs, and LPNs were chosen as this year’s winners.
All 97 chosen winners were invited to bring along a guest to the banquet, where they were treated to a delicious meal, guest speakers, and special games and prizes throughout the night!
Look at all the incredible nurses who were celebrated at the 2018 Elite 97 Nurses Banquet:
Abby Benoit Crystal Miller Jena Miller Melanie Martin
Amanda Guilbeau Damian Gaspard Jessica Drysdale Melody Theriot
Amber Faulk Dawn Alleman Joey Chapman Mindi Mitchell
Amie Stoute Debbie Vice Johnathan Larroquette Monique Cohen
Amy White Denise Broussard Johnica Hebert Myra Leblanc
Angel Dupre Diane Halpin June Jones Nichole Blanco Johnson
Angela Mire Ellen Carey Katie Comeaux Percy McClelland
Antoinette Lasseigne Emily Begnaud Katie May Robin Broussard
Arielle Buteau Emily Groetsch Kelsey Sullivan Ross Dugas
Ashley Roth Erica Carrier Khili Trahan Sabrina Darbonne
Ashley Theriot Eva Seaux Champagne Kim Potier Sheri Cormier
Beau Petitjean Faith Roussel Kim Romero Stella Prejean
Blake Faulk Guinn Lancon Kim Istre Sue Hynel
Brennan Doucet Hailey Carriere Kourtnie Boudreaux Summer Smith
Brianna Ramirez Hannah Howard Lauren Hargrave Tat Bertrand
Brittlyn Vergenel Hannah Simon Lee August Taylor Meyers
Bronwen Clement Hannah Johnson Lena Handy Terralisa Porter
Caitlin Mach Heather Theall Lindsey Lagrange Thai Nguyen
Chelsie Freyou Heather Merritt Lisa Stewart Tiffany Groetsch
Chet Stelly Heather Landry Lisa Brewer Tonia Sylvester
Christopher Guidry Heather Randazzo Louise Young Tressie Sonnier
Connie Joseph Hester Thomas Magan Broussard Wayne Nix
Courtney LeBlanc Ixel Hazeltine Marcus Montet
Courtney Babineaux Jackie Benoit Mary Broussard
Courtney Robin Jeaneen Leblanc Mary Fabrega

One of the best things about living in a warm climate is that you can have outdoor activities all year round. While others brace themselves for extreme cold weather and precipitations, living down South means summer doesn’t necessarily have to end so soon.
This certainly applies to people living in and around Lafayette, Louisiana. In the months of October and November, when people from other parts of the country are resigned to the fact that summer is over and already look forward to the Holiday Season, Lafayette is still partying. Here are the coolest things to do in the Lafayette area this fall.
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
This mid-October three day festival is more like three festivals all rolled into one, each celebrating a different part of Cajun and Creole culture. It started back in 1972 as Louisiana Native Crafts festival, and two years later it merged with a newly-started Cajun music festival. The final piece of the puzzle was added in 1977 with the Bayou Food Festival.
The result is a wonderful craft, music, and food festival that celebrates the old traditions of south Louisiana natives. It’s been named this way since 2008, and thanks to the amazing people putting it together, it grows in popularity with each passing year.
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Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival
Louisiana has many different peoples and traditions, but if you have a passion for the blues, this is the festival for you. This award-winning festival, presented by The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, hosts its 13th edition this year, and they anticipate it will be their biggest one yet. So, get ready to listen to some soul-soothing blues, while tasting some of the best barbecue in the state.
The admission is free, and you’ll be treated to a wonderful variety of blues artists playing on one of the festival’s two stages. This year’s top-billed performer is guitar legend Jimmie Vaughan, brother of the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Festival-goers will also get to choose between 12 of the best barbecue vendors in the area, plus a large and well-stocked arts market.
How to Practice Eco-Friendly Driving
Cars are wonderful things because they give us the freedom to go anywhere we want to, at any time. This unprecedented mobility has been the driving force behind the automobile industry’s growth throughout the last hundred years, and nowadays cars are as popular as ever.
New automotive technologies have made engines more efficient and less polluting, but you can still maximize the performance you get out of every tank by the way you drive. Here are some ways to be as efficient as possible while driving.
Choose an Eco-Friendly Vehicle
Gone are the days where engine power automatically meant burning up a lot of gas. Over the last few decades, manufacturers understood that a more efficient car is a win-win situation, not only helping the environment but also being significantly cheaper to operate.
So next time you’re in the market for a new car, keep in mind that you can you can find a great one that’s also efficient and eco-friendly. Hybrid engine or fully electric cars are also more and more present in the market, and most major car manufacturers are currently investing in clean energy for future car models.
Have an Eco-Friendly Driving Style
Even with an efficient car, the way you drive can have a significant effect on the gas you consume. Not only does aggressive driving increase odds of car crashes, it’s also bad for your vehicle’s MPG.
Having a calm demeanor can help you burn a lot less fuel, thus saving money and reducing the toxic gases that the car releases into the atmosphere. So simply accelerate calmly, avoid driving too fast, and try not to make too many sudden brakes. Pretty soon you’ll find that the miles-per-gallon ratio will rise, and your trips will also be more relaxing.
Tackle Any Job in the 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500!
Pickup trucks have been steadily dominating the American market for some years now. The reasons for that are not hard to understand, as there really isn’t anything you can’t do with a truck.
Although crossover and all-purpose models are becoming more and more popular, there is no another car type out there that you can use for carrying a few tons of materials, successfully tackling off-road environments, and dropping your kids off to school, all in a comfortable, tech-rich environment. It’s no wonder the 2018 Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet’s most popular model, as it comes with all the perks of having a pickup truck while adding a few of its own.
Versatility
Not only does the Silverado come with the above-mentioned versatility that’s common to every truck, it is especially versatile, and its trim options reflect that. First of all, there are a few engines to choose from. If you’re using the truck for driving around town, and maybe doing some light carrying, then the 4.3-liter V-6 is more than enough to satisfy your needs.
The most popular engine is the 5.3-liter V-8. It’s able to carry some heavy-duty cargo, your family, an attached trailer, or all of them together with remarkable ease. Then, there’s the class champion. If your day-to-day operations involve carrying massively heavy things, the spectacular 6.2-liter will surely get any job done.
The vehicle’s versatility doesn’t stop with power, however. There are three cab configurations available: regular, extended, and crew. So no matter how many family members, colleagues, or employees you have to drive around as part of your daily routine, there’s definitely a Silverado model that fulfills your needs.
Drivability
Unexpectedly for a vehicle of this size and weight, the 2018 Chevy Silverado is also easy to drive. When your transportation is your tool, you expect that tool to be working smoothly so you can get the job done as efficiently as possible, and the Silverado delivers exactly that.
It accelerates well with any engine, with the top 6.2-liter engine reaching 60 miles per hour from a standstill in just 6.4 seconds, a time that would put most sedans and hatchbacks to shame. It also brakes better than most trucks in its class and has very good steering for a truck that is this heavy.
Do you love Fall, being outside, live music, local food, and interacting with your community? If you’ve answered yes to any of these, the 2018 Fall Concerts at Couret event is for you! Haven’t heard of Concerts at Couret before? It’s a seasonal live music series that highlights local music artists by holding weekly performances to promote the spirit and hospitality of Acadiana.
The Concert at Couret series takes places at Couret Farms, located at 505 W Pont des Mouton Rd at 1-49N. Each week a different local artist performs from 6:00-9:00PM on Fridays. Concerts at Couret is also a completely FREE event that is open to the public, so you can bring all your friends and family! Not only will you enjoy wonderful live music performances, but also the delicious cuisine of local restaurants and goods from local businesses and boutiques. Concerts at Couret has something for everyone, so it’s guaranteed entertainment for the whole family, so make sure you mark down the Fall performances on your calendar! Check out the performance schedule and featured artists below.
2018 Fall Schedule of Performers
- Sept 21
FLAMETHROWERS - Sept 28
HORACE TRAHAN & THE OSSUN EXPRESS - Oct 5
GTO PARTY BAND
Join Service Chevrolet Cadillac at Concerts at Couret this Fall, we know you’ll love it!

