HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- We talk in them, eat in them, conduct business in them and use them to visit our favorite places. Given the amount of time we spend on four wheels, it's no surprise that storing 'car essentials' can make long trips more enjoyable, and help out in a pinch.When stocking your trunk, jumper cables and a canned tire inflator are must-haves. Checking your car's spare tire ...

ENGLEWOOD, NJ. -- The GM Auto Group has announced the addition of Buick GMC of Englewood and Chevrolet of Englewood to its family of dealerships in northern New Jersey. Dealer principals Steve Barna and Tony Fernandez are pleased to add these two locations to their expanding family of General Motors dealerships, which includes Hawthorne Chevrolet, Buick GMC of Mahwah, Cadillac of ...

HAWTHRONE, N.J. -- In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Hawthorne Chevrolet is supporting Hawthorne Baseball/Softball Association through the Chevy Youth Baseball Program. This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the 2016 youth baseball season. Over the course of the season, Hawthorne Chevrolet will donate ...

HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- When shopping for a new car, having an experienced salesman can make all the difference. For those looking to buy a new car in Passaic or Bergen County, Tom Brown is the man to talk to.Brown has been in the automotive business for 23 years and has been helping customers select and purchase the car of their dream more than two decades. He originally began his career at ...

HAWTHORNE, N.J. --- Looking for a new car? Tom Verheek, a sales consultant at Hawthorne Chevrolet, is here to help make that dream ride a reality.Verheek has spent 15 years in car sales. He initially got into the industry by responding to an ad in the paper for a sales position as an introduction to the automotive industry.During the delivery process, Verheek constantly makes sure to go ...

HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- With overnight and early morning temperatures starting to dip below freezing, Hawthorne Chevrolet Service Manager Joe DeCangi usually starts to see cars begin to line up in his service bays."In ice and snow you tend to see a lot of transmission issues" he says. "People slam into curbs, hit their front ends and their heat isn't hot enough. People often ...

HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- With fall foliage in full display, now is the perfect time to pack the car and go for an old-fashioned Sunday drive. The Palisades Parkway in New York and New Jersey offers motorists a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the Hudson River Valley a mere miles from New York City.Conceived in 1928 and finally opened to the public in 1950, the Palisades Parkway winds 42 ...

HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- With the heat of summer over, there's no better way to enjoy the fall foliage than a scenic drive to see the changing leaves. However, nothing can cause a road trip to go south faster than an unexpected breakdown. According to the service technicians at Hawthorne Chevrolet, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure when it comes to your car this fall.First ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J.-- Hasbrouck Heights resident, John Dingertopadre, recently joined the Hawthorne Chevrolet sales team as the dealership’s newest Sales and Leasing Consultant.With more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, Dingertopadre is a seasoned Chevrolet-brand specialist bringing knowledge and trust to his new customers at Hawthorne Chevrolet. "I've ...