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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.

2019 Camaro SS Gets 10-Speed Transmission from the Silverado, Not the ZL1

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2018 - 5:32PM

The most significant functional change made to the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS is the arrival of the 10-speed automatic in place of the current 8-speed, but this is not the same transmission from the LT4-powered ZL1 – with the refreshed LT1 cars sharing a transmission with the Silverado pickup.

What makes people to switch to an electric car

By John Falk on April 22, 2018 - 6:37PM

So you are new to electric car ownership, or maybe you have been driving an electric car for awhile. What made you switch from gas power to electric power?

What Fans Like About the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Refresh

By Mary Conway on April 21, 2018 - 10:54PM

There have been a lot of articles detailing what fans detest about the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, but there is a lot to like about the latest version of the performance car. Hear what the real enthusiasts have to say.

Update Pertaining to the Poor Corvette ZR1 Nurburgring Lap Time

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2018 - 11:00AM

Earlier this week, we brought you the news that spectators along the side of the track had clocked the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 at 7 minutes and 12 seconds around the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and while some readers were quick to dismiss these unofficial timers – news from Porsche shows that they are fairly accurate.

2019 Corvette ZR1 to Serve as Indy 500 Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2018 - 5:49PM

General Motors announced today that the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will serve as the official pace car for the 2018 Indy 500 – marking the 15th time that a Corvette has led the field and the 29th time that a Chevy has been the pace-setter for the big race.

GM Should Advertise Chevy Volt: Here's My Sample

By John Falk on April 19, 2018 - 11:58AM

Chevrolet has been building The Chevy Volt since 2011. It is now in its 8th year of production and in the 2nd generation. With the competition in the electric car arena fierce, I am puzzled as to why GM does not advertise the best kept secret in electric car technology.

2019 Camaro ZL1 Retains Current Front End Styling

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2018 - 1:34PM

Since introducing the refreshed face of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, we have received an array of messages asking about the range-topping ZL1, which will retain the front end design of the 2018 models while sharing the new rear end with the rest of the lineup.

The Benefits of Chevy Volt in Winter and Snow Storm

By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2018 - 6:30PM

You are in a snow storm with your Chevy Volt. Traffic is stopped. Radio says 24 hours till you can move. With a full tank of gas in the Volt, you will have about 35 hours of heat that will be automatic.

Toyota Prius Prime vs Chevy Volt: Here is the verdict

By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2018 - 12:49PM

Chevy Volt owners compare their Volts with Toyota Prius Prime and share their experiences with both cars explaining why they prefer the one from the other.

2019 Corvette ZR1 with Drag Radials Nearly Runs in the 9s (Videos)

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2018 - 12:02PM

The owner of a brand new 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hit the drag strip this past weekend with a set of sticky drag radial tires and the results were stunning – with the self-shifting Chevy supercar running a 10.12 at 135.91 miles per hour.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Runs a 7:12 per Nurburgring Spectators

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2018 - 2:48PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was working out at the Nurburgring earlier today, but according to spectators doing their own lap-timing – the LT5-powered supercar is nowhere near the expected 6-minute range.

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Two Things We Know About The Next Generation Chevy Bolt EV

By Armen Hareyan on April 13, 2018 - 5:25PM

Chevy will not redesign the Bolt EV for another seven years.

Undisguised Corvette ZR1 Caught Working Out at the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2018 - 12:41PM

New video footage showing the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 storming around the Nurburgring leads me to believe that GM is in Germany with their 755-horsepower supercar, likely shooting for the 6-minute range – possibly making this C7 the fastest American machine to lap the Nordschleife.

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The Difference Between The Hybrid EV, Extended Range EV and Fully Electric EV

By John McIntyre on April 10, 2018 - 1:15PM

Let's remove the riddle of EV cars and help people to select between different types of EVs such as the Hybrid EV, Extended Range EV and the Fully Electric EV.

Meet the Refreshed 2019 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2018 - 4:10PM

After lengthy speculation, the refreshed 2019 Chevrolet Camaro was introduced today with a new exterior design, a new transmission for the SS models and a new 1LE package that comes with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.

Chevy Volt vs Nissan Leaf: When You Should Keep Your Volt

By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2018 - 8:55AM

In recent weeks we have heard numerous reports of people speaking to the media explaining why they traded their Chevy Bolt for a Tesla. However, there are a number of Chevy Volt owners who simply want to go all-electric, but with less expensive options. Their comparison is between the Volt, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt. Yet, there are situations in which keeping the Volt is a better choice for them.

Why Chevrolet is redesigning its 2019 Malibu, Cruze and Spark cars

By Mary Conway on April 7, 2018 - 5:59PM

Chevrolet is creating new trim levels and redesigning the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019 Chevrolet Cruze and 2019 Chevrolet Spark to add more bang for the buyer's buck. The 3 vehicles will get more technology and safety features in the upgrades.

Mid-Engine Corvette Shown at Chevy Dealers Meeting in Vegas

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2018 - 4:21PM

According to someone who attend this week’s Chevrolet national dealership convention in Las Vegas, small images of the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette were shown, allegedly revealing the front end and hood of the next generation American supercar.

Dealer Rep Says Refreshed Camaro Coming for 2019, Previewed in Vegas

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2018 - 11:26AM

According to a dealership representative who attended the General Motors dealer’s conference earlier this week, the Chevrolet Camaro will receive a facelift for the 2019 model year and he knows this because the company showed off two examples of the new-look muscle car at their annual meeting.

April Camaro of the Month: Sean Mundy's 1967 SS/RS Convertible

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2018 - 10:25AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for April 2018 is the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS Convertible shown here, owned by Sean Mundy.

Why Tesla Batteries Catch Fires, but Bolt and Volt Batteries Don't

By Armen Hareyan on April 3, 2018 - 7:08PM

Google Chevy Bolt battery fire and you will not find a single story that says Chevy Bolt had an accident and battery caught fire. Yet, there are number of Tesla cases where the battery caught fire after an accident. Why Tesla batteries catch fire while Chevy Volt and Bolt batteries don't. Or at least, in the case of Bolt and Volt the battery fires are extremely rare or unusual.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Makes Over 660 Rear Wheel Horsepower (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2018 - 2:01PM

The first batch of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has reached owners and one of them took his manual transmission LT5 car to a dyno shop to see how much power it makes at the wheels – hitting the 660 horsepower range with only around 250 miles on the car.

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Pull Away from Chevrolet Camaro in March

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2018 - 11:05AM

The Dodge Challenger posted its best sales month of the modern era in March, but the Mopar muscle car finished second in the monthly sales race to the Ford Mustang – while the Chevrolet Camaro finished a distant third and fell far behind the other two competitors.

The Camaro ZL1 Could Soon Dominate Australia's Muscle Car Scene

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2018 - 12:02PM

General Motors has trademarked the ZL1 name in Australia and if the LT4-powered Chevrolet Camaro is offered in that market, it will comfortably dominate the performance car scene while making short work of the Ford Mustangs sold Down Under.

Cadillac Boss: No CT6 V-Sport Twin Turbo V8 in the Corvette

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2018 - 12:36PM

While speaking at the ongoing 2018 New York International Auto Show, Cadillac boss Johan de Nysschen stated that the twin turbo 4.2-liter V8 in the new CT6 V-Sport is not going to be shared with the Chevrolet Corvette – although I take this information with a grain of salt.

Video and Details on Rick Hendrick's 2019 Corvette ZR1

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2018 - 12:12PM

Production of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 began earlier this month and with Rick Hendrick having paid nearly a million dollars for the rights to the first example of the 755 horsepower supercar, C7 ZR1 #0001 was built to the desired specifications of the legendary NASCAR team owner.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Tops 190 in a Standing Mile

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2018 - 12:31PM

The official top speed of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is 212 miles per hour, but the crew from Car & Driver took one of the 755-horsepower C7 test cars to The Texas Mile to see what the newest American supercar would do in the standing mile – and the numbers were impressive.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Hits 60 in 2.85 Seconds, Runs a 10.6 Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on March 27, 2018 - 5:06PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production road car ever produced by General Motors, but we know now that it is also the quickest – titles which extend across the entire American supercar segment.

The 2019 Camaro Probably Won't Debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2018 - 12:31PM

It has long been expected that the refreshed 2019 Chevrolet Camaro would make its formal debut this week at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, but with no press conference scheduled for the Chevrolet brand – it seems unlikely that we will see the first redesign of the 6th generation muscle car this week.

What Radar Detector Owners Recommend for a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS

By Mary Conway on March 24, 2018 - 9:16PM

The owner of a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS wants to know what kind of radar detector he should have when taking his new ride out on the road.

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