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Chevrolet

With a lineup that includes some of the bestselling cars, trucks and SUVs sold in America, Chevrolet is routinely one of the bestselling brands in the US market. A refresh to the Camaro and Malibu along with new versions of the Corvette, Silverado and Impala join forces with the likes of the Volt and the Spark EV to offer an incredible range of performance cars and super efficient models in the same showroom.

NASCAR Camaro ZL1 Teams Struggling after Daytona 500 Win

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2018 - 3:50PM

The first Chevrolet Camaro to compete in NASCAR’s big leagues got off to a great start, with Austin Dillon and his #3 ZL1 winning the Daytona 500, but since then, no Chevy team has won a points race, while Toyota and Ford drivers have won all of the other 14 races.

June Camaro of the Month: Bryon Brovont's 1969 Z/28

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2018 - 12:59PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for June 2018 is the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 shown here, owned by Bryon Brovont.

Mattel Hot Wheels Celebrating 50 Years: Value Enjoyed Both By Children and Adults

By John Falk on June 10, 2018 - 2:37PM

Mattel's Hot Wheels toy cars are 50 years old. I was 10 years old in 1968 when Hot Wheels hit the market. They were the biggest thing to hit since Mt. Vesuvius erupted. My friends and I were crazy for them. The Saturday morning ads were very powerful and fueled our interest.

What Will Return from China If Chevy Volt Falters in Upcoming Years

By Armen Hareyan on June 6, 2018 - 10:48PM

Many EV enthusiasts are wondering about General Motors increasing the number of EV models in China to 20, while keeping only two main models in the United States Chevy Volt and Bolt. But what will happen if the Volt sales falter in the United States in the upcoming Years?

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger in a Strong May

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2018 - 5:40PM

May 2018 was a great month for the American muscle cars, with the Ford Mustang posting its best sales numbers of the year, beating the Dodge Challenger which posted its third-best sales month in the modern era.

GM Exec Crashes 2019 Corvette ZR1 Pace Car at Detroit IndyCar Race (Video)

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2018 - 10:21AM

A new 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 served as the official pace car for the 2018 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, but as GM exec Mark Reuss prepared to bring the field around for its first pace lap, the automaker’s Vice President of Global Product Development lost control of the 755-horsepower supercar, slamming hard into the wall and forcing the field to come to an immediately halt.

GM Issues Urgent Recall for Some 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverados and Tahoes

By Mary Conway on May 29, 2018 - 9:33PM

General Motors is recalling about 23,000 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The company is concerned that the driver's side seat belt could separate and not restrain the driver in a crash.

What is the Best Way to Clean a Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Top

By Mary Conway on May 28, 2018 - 10:15PM

Summer is hitting all over the country. As drivers are bringing out their cherished convertibles, many ask what is the best way to keep their convertible tops looking brand new.

Is There a Reason Chevy Doesn't Advertise Its EVs on TV? They Are Great Cars

By Armen Hareyan on May 28, 2018 - 10:30AM

GM makes great cars and Chevy makes great EVs. Yet, you will hardly see a Chevy Volt or a Chevy Bolt advertised on TV. Torque News wants to explore the situation and search if there is a reason for Chevy not advertising its electric cars on TV as actively as other major carmekers do.

Will Power Wins Indy 500 Driving for Chevrolet and Penske Racing

By Mary Conway on May 28, 2018 - 12:27AM

Team Penske veteran driver Will Power just won the biggest race of his career at the Indianapolis 500.

4 Most Common Ways Dealers Steer Car Buyers away From EVs

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 8:01PM

The last time you went to a car dealership to buy a new or used car, most probably you were not introduced to the dealership's used or new electric car inventory. At last, this is according to a new study by a group of researchers who posed as car shoppers. I am not surprised as I will tell you what my local Chevy dealer told me once.

Courtney Force and Her Camaro Dominate the Funny Car Class in Kansas

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2018 - 3:16PM

For the third time this season, Courtney Force drove her Chevrolet Camaro funny car to the winner’s circle, coming from the top qualifying spot to beat teammate Robert Hight in the all-Camaro final round.

Chevy Volt is Better For The Middle Class Than Tesla Because Electricity Is Always Cheaper Than Gas

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 12:58PM

Let's say you are a middle class family and need to decide between the Chevy Volt and Tesla Model S, how do you make the decision? I am not even talking about Tesla Model 3 as we haven't yet seen the the $35,000 price. Thus, it's not for the middle class.

Chevy Volt vs Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost and The Math

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 11:59AM

Many people debate about the cost to charge electric cars and if it's cheaper to charge at home vs charging them in public or commercial stations. Really, how much does it cost to charge an electric car at a commercial charging station and at home. Which one is less expensive to charge: Chevy Volt or Tesla Model 3?

Listen to the Mid-Engine Corvette Exhaust Note on the Road

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2018 - 11:19AM

What we all believe to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette has been caught driving on video in a quiet area, giving us a chance to hear the exhaust note of the next generation American sports car at lower speeds and lower engine RPM.

Why You May See More Collector Car Events This July.

By Mary Conway on May 20, 2018 - 11:38PM

The Specialty Equipment Market Association, known as SEMA, wants to help car collectors organize more car shows and events this summer, especially in July.

Why Chevrolet is Giving the 2019 Silverado a New Four Cylinder Turbo-Charged Engine

By Mary Conway on May 20, 2018 - 12:21AM

It is clear that Americans love their pickup trucks and the next phase in the pickup truck wars may be over fuel economy. Chevrolet is unleashing a new set of engines aimed at improving fuel economy while still providing great power.

Win a Custom Camaro SS, Hang Out with Richard Petty, Support a Great Charity Group

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2018 - 11:52AM

For as little as $10, you could win a customized Chevrolet Camaro SS and hang out with Richard Petty for a day in that unique muscle car, all while supporting a great cause.

2019 Corvette Z06 Configurator Screen Shot

Only One Small Change in the 2019 Corvette Z06 Configurator

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2018 - 1:26PM

While the focus of the performance market has been the 755-horsepower ZR1, the configurator tool on Chevrolet.com for the 2019 Corvette Z06 is now live with all of the key information on the 650-horsepower model – with only one small change for the new model year.

How does the 2nd gen Chevy Volt behave once it's only using gasoline

By Armen Hareyan on May 14, 2018 - 2:22PM

I test drove a 2nd Gen Chevrolet Volt today for the 1st time and was pleasantly surprised how much I liked it. I was, however, driving it only on electric power. On the 1st Gen, I didn't like how sluggish and slow it felt when using gas only. How does the 2nd gen Volt behave or feel once its only using gasoline?

Chevy is Expanding the Bolt Voluntary Recall to Upgrade Battery Software

By Mary Conway on May 13, 2018 - 5:24PM

General Motors and Chevrolet aren't technically calling this a recall but they are asking all 2017 and 2018 Chevrolet Bolt owners to come back to their dealerships for a software upgrade.

Courtney Force Drives Her Camaro to Victory in Atlanta

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2018 - 12:25PM

Courtney Force grabbed her second Wally of the year this past weekend in Atlanta, winning the Southern Nationals in her Chevrolet Camaro after a battle with the Dodge Charger of Matt Hagan.

Chevrolet Suburban RST Performance Package

Chevrolet Suburban RST SUV with the Spirit of a Camaro SS

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2018 - 11:03AM

The Chevrolet Suburban will soon be offered with the new RST Performance Package, featuring the new 10-speed automatic transmission, the Magnetic Ride Control suspension system and a 420-horsepower V8 – creating a high performance with the spirit of the Camaro SS.

How Mecum is Gearing Up for the Denver Classic Car Auction

By Mary Conway on May 6, 2018 - 11:57PM

Denver is quickly becoming a prime market for Mecum Auctions. Mecum already has 450 vehicles signed up to be sold in Denver. A spokesman for Mecum explains why Denver is growing as a collector community.

May Camaro of the Month: Carm Spataro's 1969 ProStreet SS

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2018 - 11:38AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for May 2018 is the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS shown above, owned by Carm Spataro.

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger in April Sales Race

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2018 - 2:09PM

The sales numbers for April 2018 are in and for the second month in a row, the Ford Mustang has beaten the Dodge Challenger to lead the muscle car segment, with the Chevrolet Camaro being absent from this piece due to GM’s new reporting system.

Why Your Car Could be the Next Hot Wheels Legend

By Mary Conway on April 29, 2018 - 12:01AM

Mattel and Hot Wheels are launching a nationwide tour to find the 15 vehicles that deserve to be featured as Hot Wheels Legends. Does your car have what it takes to be immortalized as a legend?

2018 Mecum Indy Auction goes Corvette Crazy

By Mary Conway on April 27, 2018 - 10:54PM

The 2018 Mecum Indianapolis Car Auction scheduled for May15-20 will feature dozens of pristine Chevrolet Corvettes including this 1967 green and white NCRS Regional Top Flight winner with its original 427/435 HP Tri-Power engine.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hits 214.88 in Top Speed Testing

By Patrick Rall on April 27, 2018 - 2:12PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has an official top speed of 212 miles per hour, but in the recently-released video of the 755-horsepower supercar rocketed around the test track, it actually reached a top speed of 214.88 miles per hour, with the second run bringing the average and the official top speed to 212.

2019 Camaro Turbo 1LE Brings Driving Excitement on a Budget

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2018 - 3:50PM

New for 2019, the Chevrolet Camaro Turbo 1LE combines features of the high performance handling package with the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mill, introducing new levels of performance at what is basically the entry-level models.

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