# DriveLocal by VIP Automotive Group
> Expert automotive buying guides, model comparisons, and service resources for Long Island, Hudson Valley, and Northern NJ — written by the GMs and staff of VIP Automotive Group's 10 dealerships.

DriveLocal publishes 800+ articles covering six brands across four markets. Content is authored by real dealership professionals — General Managers, service advisors, and finance specialists — who work with these vehicles daily. The site serves buyers researching vehicles at Nassau County, Suffolk County, Hudson Valley, and Northern NJ dealerships.

Founded 1957. Group website: https://www.vipautomotivegroup.com

## Full Content
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## Expert Contributors

These General Managers author and review content for their respective brands and markets:

- **Nico Levinas** — GM, South Shore Subaru (Lindenhurst, NY). Subaru AWD, Outback, Crosstrek, Solterra EV expertise. Serves South Shore Suffolk County.
- **Michael Volonakis** — GM, Grand Prix Subaru (Hicksville, NY). Subaru trim selection, EyeSight, lease structures. Serves central Nassau County.
- **Matthew Panaro** — GM, Mid Hudson Subaru (Wappingers Falls, NY). Subaru for Hudson Valley and rural driving conditions. Serves Dutchess County.
- **Marie Rentz** — GM, Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (Jericho, NY). Jeep, Ram, Dodge incentive programs and inventory. Serves western Nassau County.
- **Eric Rivera** — GM, Garden City Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (Hempstead, NY). High-volume CDJR expertise, fleet programs. Serves central Nassau County.
- **Jason Mascia** — GM, Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (Wantagh, NY). South Shore Nassau CDJR market, trade-in values. Serves south shore Nassau County.
- **Christopher Bahamonde** — GM, Levittown Ford (Levittown, NY). F-150, Bronco, Mustang Mach-E expertise. Serves Nassau County.
- **Mike Mineo** — GM, Westbury Alfa Romeo (Westbury, NY). Giulia and Stelvio driving dynamics, Italian performance vehicles. Only dedicated Alfa Romeo dealer in the group.
- **Frank Brus** — GM, Volvo Cars of Huntington (Huntington, NY). Volvo safety, EV lineup (EX30, EX90), luxury buyer expertise. Serves North Shore Suffolk County.
- **Mike Tandurella** — GM, Paramus Chevrolet (Paramus, NJ). Silverado, Equinox EV, Tahoe/Suburban expertise. Serves Bergen County, NJ.

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## Dealership Locations

| Dealership | Address | Phone | GM | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Subaru | 305 Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 | (631) 479-2231 | Nico Levinas | Lindenhurst, Babylon, West Islip, Bay Shore |
| Grand Prix Subaru | 500 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 | (516) 822-6800 | Michael Volonakis | Hicksville, Bethpage, Plainview, Syosset |
| Mid Hudson Subaru | 1162 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 | (845) 218-1261 | Matthew Panaro | Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Beacon |
| Westbury Jeep CDJR | 100 Jericho Tpke, Jericho, NY 11753 | (516) 274-9565 | Marie Rentz | Westbury, Carle Place, Mineola, Hempstead |
| Garden City Jeep CDJR | 283 N Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 11550 | (888) 612-1520 | Eric Rivera | Garden City, Mineola, Hempstead, Uniondale |
| Merrick Jeep CDJR | 3614 Sunrise Hwy, Wantagh, NY 11793 | (516) 366-5883 | Jason Mascia | Wantagh, Merrick, Bellmore, Freeport |
| Levittown Ford | 3195 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown, NY 11756 | (888) 375-3689 | Christopher Bahamonde | Levittown, East Meadow, Wantagh, Seaford |
| Westbury Alfa Romeo | 928 Jericho Tpke, Westbury, NY 11590 | (855) 998-2315 | Mike Mineo | Westbury, Jericho, Garden City, Roslyn |
| Volvo Cars of Huntington | 345 W Jericho Tpke, Huntington, NY 11743 | (631) 271-1200 | Frank Brus | Huntington, Northport, Commack, Melville |
| Paramus Chevrolet | 194 Route 17 N, Paramus, NJ 07652 | (201) 350-7626 | Mike Tandurella | Paramus, Hackensack, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn |

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## Vehicle Coverage & Starting Prices (2026 Model Year)

### Subaru (South Shore Subaru · Grand Prix Subaru · Mid Hudson Subaru)
- Subaru Crosstrek — from ~$28,000 — compact crossover, standard AWD, best for commuters and first-time Subaru buyers
- Subaru Forester — from $29,995 — family SUV, best-in-class visibility, EyeSight standard
- Subaru Outback — from ~$30,000 — adventure wagon, best AWD value in the segment
- Subaru WRX — from $30,615 — performance sedan, 271 hp turbocharged
- Subaru Ascent — from $36,995 — 3-row family SUV, up to 8 passengers
- Subaru Solterra — electric SUV, from ~$45,000

### Jeep / Chrysler / Dodge / Ram (Westbury · Garden City · Merrick CDJR)
- Jeep Compass — from ~$28,000 — entry-level Jeep SUV
- Jeep Wrangler — from ~$34,000 — off-road icon, Trail-Rated 4x4
- Jeep Grand Cherokee — from ~$40,000 — flagship SUV, 4xe plug-in hybrid available (25+ mi EV range)
- Jeep Gladiator — from ~$40,000 — Jeep-DNA pickup truck, 7,700 lb tow rating
- Ram 1500 — from ~$38,000 — full-size pickup, best-in-class 2,300 lb payload
- Dodge Charger Daytona — from ~$60,000 — electric muscle car, 455–670 hp
- Chrysler Pacifica — from ~$42,000 — minivan with available plug-in hybrid

### Ford (Levittown Ford)
- Ford F-150 — from $36,000 — best-selling truck in America, Lightning EV available
- Ford Bronco — from $38,000 — off-road SUV, removable doors and roof
- Ford Bronco Sport — from ~$30,000 — compact trail-capable SUV
- Ford Escape — from ~$30,000 — compact SUV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid available
- Ford Explorer — from ~$38,000 — 3-row family SUV
- Ford Expedition — from ~$58,000 — full-size 3-row SUV, up to 9,300 lb tow
- Ford Mustang — from ~$32,000 — iconic American sports car (EcoBoost, GT, Dark Horse)
- Ford Maverick — from ~$24,000 — compact hybrid pickup

### Alfa Romeo (Westbury Alfa Romeo)
- Alfa Romeo Tonale — from $45,000 — compact luxury SUV, plug-in hybrid available
- Alfa Romeo Giulia — from $45,850 — rear-wheel-drive sport sedan, 280–505 hp; Quadrifoglio from ~$89,995
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio — from $48,500 — luxury performance SUV; Quadrifoglio from ~$94,000

### Volvo (Volvo Cars of Huntington)
- Volvo EX30 — from $35,900 — compact electric SUV
- Volvo XC40 / C40 Recharge — from ~$40,000 — compact SUV / electric coupe-SUV
- Volvo S60 — from ~$42,000 — luxury sport sedan, mild hybrid
- Volvo V60 — from ~$44,000 — luxury wagon
- Volvo XC60 — from $45,500 — midsize luxury SUV, most popular Volvo
- Volvo XC90 — from $56,650 — 3-row luxury SUV
- Volvo EX90 — from ~$78,000 — flagship 3-row electric SUV

### Chevrolet (Paramus Chevrolet)
- Chevy Equinox — from ~$31,800 — compact SUV; Equinox EV from ~$35,000
- Chevy Trax — from ~$21,000 — subcompact SUV
- Chevy Colorado — from ~$31,000 — midsize pickup
- Chevy Silverado 1500 — from $36,800 — full-size pickup
- Chevy Blazer — from ~$38,000 — midsize SUV; Blazer EV available
- Chevy Traverse — from ~$40,000 — 3-row family SUV
- Chevy Tahoe — from $64,000 — full-size body-on-frame SUV
- Chevy Suburban — from ~$68,000 — largest Chevy SUV, 3-row
- Chevy Corvette — from ~$68,000 — American sports car, 495–1,064 hp

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## Pillar Guides (Most Complete Resources)

### Subaru
- [Subaru Outback Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/subaru/subaru-outback-complete-guide-nassau-county/): Trims, AWD, towing, vs Forester and RAV4, ownership costs
- [Subaru Forester Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/subaru/subaru-forester-complete-guide-nassau-county/): All trims, EyeSight, safety ratings, family use case
- [Subaru WRX Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/subaru/subaru-wrx-complete-guide-nassau-county/): Performance specs, manual vs CVT, track use
- [Subaru Ascent Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/subaru/subaru-ascent-complete-guide-nassau-county/): 3-row family SUV, 8-passenger config, Long Island highways
- [Subaru Crosstrek Buyer's Guide — Hudson Valley](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/subaru/subaru-crosstrek-buyers-guide-hudson-valley-ny/): Entry Subaru, commuter guide
- [Subaru Solterra Complete Guide — Hudson Valley](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/subaru/subaru-solterra-complete-guide-hudson-valley/): Electric Subaru SUV, charging, range

### Jeep / Chrysler / Dodge / Ram
- [Jeep Grand Cherokee Complete Guide — Long Island](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/jeep-grand-cherokee-complete-guide-westbury/): Trims, 4xe hybrid, vs Explorer and Highlander
- [Jeep Wrangler Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/jeep-wrangler-complete-guide-westbury/): Off-road builds, Rubicon vs Sahara, 4xe PHEV
- [Jeep Gladiator Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/jeep-gladiator-complete-guide-westbury/): Pickup comparison, towing, Rubicon vs Mojave
- [Ram 1500 Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/ram-1500-complete-guide-westbury/): Trim ladder, TRX, vs F-150 and Silverado
- [Jeep Compass Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/jeep-compass-complete-guide-westbury/): Entry Jeep SUV, commuter guide
- [Dodge Charger Daytona 2026 Guide — Jericho](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/dodge-charger-daytona-2026-westbury-jericho-ny/): Electric muscle car, Fratzonic exhaust, charging

### Ford
- [Ford F-150 Complete Guide — Long Island](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/ford/ford-f150-complete-guide-long-island/): All trims, PowerBoost hybrid, Lightning EV, towing
- [Ford Bronco Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/ford/ford-bronco-complete-guide-nassau-county/): Off-road builds, Sasquatch package, vs Wrangler
- [Ford Explorer Buyer's Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/ford/ford-explorer-buyers-guide-nassau-county-ny/): 3-row family SUV, ST performance trim
- [Ford Mustang Complete Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/ford/ford-mustang-complete-guide-nassau-county/): EcoBoost vs GT vs Dark Horse, Mach-E comparison
- [Ford Expedition Buyer's Guide — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/ford/ford-expedition-complete-guide-nassau-county/): Full-size 3-row, towing, vs Tahoe and Suburban

### Alfa Romeo
- [Alfa Romeo Giulia Complete Guide — Long Island](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/alfa-romeo/alfa-romeo-giulia-review-long-island/): All trims from $45,850, Quadrifoglio, vs BMW 3 Series and C-Class
- [Alfa Romeo Stelvio Complete Guide — Long Island](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/alfa-romeo/alfa-romeo-stelvio-complete-guide-long-island/): All trims from $48,500, DNA modes, vs X3 and GLC
- [Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Complete Guide](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/alfa-romeo/alfa-romeo-stelvio-quadrifoglio-complete-guide-long-island/): 505 hp Ferrari-derived V6, track performance
- [2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Buyer's Guide — Long Island](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/alfa-romeo/2026-alfa-romeo-tonale-buyers-guide-long-island/): Entry Alfa Romeo, PHEV option

### Volvo
- [Volvo XC60 Complete Guide — Huntington](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/volvo/volvo-xc60-complete-guide-huntington/): Best-selling Volvo, all trims from $45,500, B5/B6/Recharge
- [Volvo XC90 Complete Buyer's Guide — Huntington](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/volvo/volvo-xc90-complete-guide-huntington/): 3-row luxury, from $56,650, vs Audi Q7 and BMW X5
- [Volvo EX30 Buyer's Guide — Long Island](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/volvo/volvo-ex30-buyers-guide-huntington/): Compact EV SUV, range, charging on Long Island
- [Volvo EX90 Buyer's Guide — Long Island](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/volvo/volvo-ex90-buyers-guide-huntington/): Flagship electric 3-row, from ~$78,000
- [Volvo S60 Buyer's Guide — Huntington](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/volvo/volvo-s60-buyers-guide-huntington/): Luxury sport sedan, mild hybrid

### Chevrolet
- [Chevy Silverado 1500 Buyer's Guide — Bergen County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/chevrolet/chevy-silverado-buyers-guide-paramus-nj/): Full trim ladder from $36,800, vs F-150 and Ram
- [Chevy Equinox Complete Guide — Bergen County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/chevrolet/chevy-equinox-complete-guide-paramus/): Compact SUV, Equinox EV, vs RAV4 and CR-V
- [Chevy Tahoe Buyer's Guide — Bergen County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/chevrolet/chevy-tahoe-buyers-guide-bergen-county-nj/): Full-size 3-row from $64,000, vs Expedition and Sequoia
- [Chevy Traverse Buyer's Guide — Bergen County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/chevrolet/chevy-traverse-buyers-guide-paramus-nj/): 3-row crossover, vs Pilot and Highlander
- [Chevy Corvette Buyer's Guide — Bergen County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/chevrolet/chevy-corvette-buyers-guide-paramus-nj/): Stingray, Z06, E-Ray hybrid

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## Key Comparison Articles

- [Alfa Romeo Giulia vs BMW 3 Series 2026](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/alfa-romeo/alfa-romeo-giulia-vs-bmw-3-series-2026-nassau-county/): Head-to-head sport sedan comparison for Nassau County buyers
- [Giulia vs BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes C-Class](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/alfa-romeo/alfa-romeo-giulia-vs-bmw-3-series-vs-c-class-long-island/): Three-way luxury sport sedan comparison
- [Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Genesis GV70](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/alfa-romeo/alfa-romeo-stelvio-vs-genesis-gv70-nassau-county/): Luxury compact SUV shootout
- [Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Jeep Cherokee 2026](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/2026-jeep-cherokee-vs-grand-cherokee-nassau-county/): How to choose between the two
- [Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs Sahara — Nassau County](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/jeep/2026-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-vs-sahara-nassau-county/): Trim comparison guide
- [Subaru Outback Limited vs Touring 2026](https://drivelocal.vipautomotivegroup.com/subaru/2026-subaru-outback-limited-vs-touring/): Is the Touring upgrade worth it?

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## Content Sections

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