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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.

How Serious Is Competition Between Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3: Similarities and Differences

By Allan Honeyman on September 14, 2016 - 8:43PM

There are more differences between Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3 than similarities between these two electric vehicles.

Every 2017 Corvette Stingray Gets a Tiny Price Hike - Grand Sport Starts at $66,445

By Patrick Rall on September 14, 2016 - 1:46PM

The full pricing schedule for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Grand Sport has arrived online and the price increases for the new model year Stingray are fairly minimal at just $50 extra across the entire model range – while the new 2017 Corvette Grand Sport starts at $66,445.

Chevy Bolt range is 238 miles per charge

AT 238 miles per charge, Chevy Bolt ranks as Tesla Model 3 beater

By Mary Conway on September 13, 2016 - 3:49PM

The Chevy Bolt has just been given an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles per charge, which is good news for the automaker which promised to be the first to offer an affordable electric with more than 200 miles of range. GM North America President Alan Batey says “The Bolt EV is a game changer for the electric car segment.”

Ride Along with the 2017 Camaro ZL1 at the Milford Proving Grounds

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2016 - 3:21PM

A video has surfaced online from a non-General Motors YouTube account showing what is alleged to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in action on the Milford Proving Grounds, with the video captured via the Performance Data Recorder system – although we don’t get to see a full lap.

Corvette Grand Sport, Camaro 1LE Shine in Car & Driver Lightning Lap

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2016 - 2:57PM

The folks at Car & Driver have published the results of their 2016 Lightning Lap tests at Virginia International Raceway and among the most impressive cars on the track were the new Corvette Grand Sport and both of the new 1LE Camaros – with the V6 model nearly matching the new all-wheel drive Ford Focus RS.

Chevrolet is honoring truck owners who have more than 100,000 miles on a Chevy truck

By Mary Conway on September 7, 2016 - 9:06PM

Chevrolet is wooing truck owners, in Texas, with a new program. Chevy will honor drivers who have more than 100,000 miles on a Chevy truck or people who have purchased more than one Chevy truck in their lifetime.

How is Chevy improving the Colorado truck to take on the Toyota Tacoma

By Mary Conway on September 2, 2016 - 8:05PM

Chevrolet is aggressively improving the Colorado midsize truck and its cousin the GMC Canyon to go toe-to-toe with the Toyota Tacoma. Both of the GM vehicles are adding new features, including a GMC off-road version to compete with the already announced 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro.

Ford Mustang Pounds Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in a Slow August 2016

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 1:25PM

The sales numbers are in for August 2016 and even though muscle car sales slumped a bit last month, the Ford Mustang continued its remarkable 22 month streak of leading the monthly sales race – beating both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger by sizeable amounts once again.

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang VS 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS: Tale of the Tape

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 3:17PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS is being billed as the GM muscle car which will knock out the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while only some of the preliminary performance numbers for the new 1LE have been announced, I have compiled a list of vitals on each of these two muscle cars to see which car has the advantage on paper.

2017 Camaro Configurator Reveals a Model-Wide Price Hike

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 12:46PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro configurator has gone live at Chevrolet.com and in a surprising move, General Motors has added a price increase of $605 to every trimline and – sadly – there is no mention of the new Camaro 1LE or ZL1 just yet.

No 2017 Camaro ZL1 with the 10-Speed Auto until Next Spring

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2016 - 12:13PM

Based on some dealership allocation paperwork posted on Camaro6.com, the first examples of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the new 10-speed automatic transmission may not reach dealerships until next spring – with the entire first phase of production dedicated to ZL1 coupes equipped with the manual transmission.

The Cadillac Corvette Could Be the Brand's Non-Sedan Flagship

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2016 - 2:07PM

In a lengthy comment posted on what is a now-debunked article about the future of Cadillac, the brand’s boss Johan de Nysschen stated that there is a non-sedan flagship coming and as I have speculated in the past – I believe that we could be getting a Corvette-bases supercar.

2016 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ Review: Still the Greatest Big SUV

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2016 - 2:42PM

The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the oldest nameplates in the US market, dating back to the mid-1930s, and after spending a week driving the 2016 Suburban LTZ, there was little question why this full sized body-on-frame SUV has lasted all of these years – with more passenger space, more cargo space and more working abilities than any SUV sold in the USA.

Tom Bailey's 3500hp Camaro Wows the Roadkill Crowd

By Patrick Rall on August 25, 2016 - 4:58PM

While this past weekend’s Roadkill Nights by Dodge focused on the title brand, one of the nastiest Chevrolet Camaro drag cars in the world was on hand to show off the capabilities of a 3,500hp twin turbo Chevy - drawing as much attention from the crowd as any car in the racing field.

The Camaro Corral Brings 50 Years of History to Woodward

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2016 - 3:50PM

The Camaro Corral brought 50 years of muscle car history to the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise, with over a hundred privately owned Chevrolet Camaros and some free swag for both participants and visitors of the Pleasant Ridge display.

2017 Camaro ZL1 with the Manual Can Hit 60 in 1st Gear

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2016 - 3:31PM

GM continues to offer up little bits of information on the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the most recent being the fact that when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission, the 6th gen Camaro ZL1 will get to 60 miles an hour in 1st gear – which could lead to a 0-60 time below 4 seconds.

The 1st Chevrolet Camaro on Display along Woodward in a Big Glass Box

By Patrick Rall on August 17, 2016 - 1:49PM

Those folks visiting the Metro Detroit area this weekend for the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise will be able to check out the very first every Chevrolet Camaro, which is on display in a big, lighted glass box alongside Woodward Avenue as part of the Historic Vehicle Association program.

A Look at the Diecast 6th Gen Chevrolet Camaro Options

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2016 - 2:07PM

Over the past few months, I have featured a handful of diecast toy examples of the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat models, but after receiving a great many questions on the availability of a small scale 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro – today I bring you a look at the top options for those who collect miniature Camaros.

Watch the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Destroy the Rear Tires

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2016 - 2:40PM

The 4th video has been unlocked on the Chevrolet Camaro 50th anniversary website and unlike the first three videos which featured all of the older generations, this new video focuses exclusively on the new Camaro ZL1 – with great soundbites of the LT4 engine revving and a huge, smokey burnout.

GM Announces 2017 Camaro 1LE Pricing and Performance Figures

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2016 - 1:51PM

General Motors has announced the pricing and the performance figures for the 2017 Camaro 1LE packages in both V6 and V8 form, and based strictly on these preliminary numbers, it sounds like the 1LE package will convert the Camaro LT or SS into even more impressive performers for a surprisingly low price.

2017 Camaro ZL1 Rated Slower than the Hellcat Challenger, but Less Expensive

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2016 - 10:19AM

General Motors has announced some preliminary performance numbers for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and, surprisingly, the supercharged GM muscle car is a few tenths of a second slower than the supercharged Mopar muscle car – based strictly on manufacturer’s official claims.

Chevrolet Is Celebrating a Modest Volt Milestone

By Mary Conway on August 4, 2016 - 12:06PM

Chevrolet announced few days ago that its Volt has achieved United States sales of 100,000 vehicles, the first plug-in to reach that milestone. While it is a modest number for most models, Chevy still considers the car a success.

Is GM Working on a Corvette ZR1 or a Better Z06?

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 3:38PM

Some spy shots have hit the internet showing a C7 Chevrolet Corvette wearing the familiar clothing of a company test mule, creating the discussion over whether this mysterious Corvette is the long-rumored next generation ZR1 or if we the photographer caught a glimpse of the new-and-improved Z06.

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Outsell Chevrolet Camaro in July

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 1:58PM

The Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger finished 1-2 in the muscle car sales race in July, marking the third straight month where the Chevrolet Camaro has been forced to settle for third place – as sales of the next generation GM muscle car continue to slump.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to Pack 650hp, 650tq

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2016 - 12:04PM

The order guide for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has been posted on the enthusiast website Camaro6.com and the most significant information in the 100-page PDF is the power rating for the new 6th gen Camaro ZL1 – with 650 horsepower and 650lb-ft of torque rather than the preliminary figures of 640 and 640.

3rd Camaro Celebration Video is My Favorite Thus Far

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2016 - 2:33PM

Over the past few weeks, GM has been hyping up the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro with a series of videos and with the 3rd video of six showcasing some of the most memorable commercials over the last 50 years – this video is definitely my favorite thus far.

Katech Lists 2018 C8 Corvette ZR1/Zora with an LT5

By Patrick Rall on July 22, 2016 - 1:32PM

While there hasn’t been any official information on the expected 2018 C8 Corvette ZR1 or Zora – whatever the super-Vette might be called – an experienced high performance GM tuning company has a listing for a C8 2018 Corvette ZR1/Zora with an LT5 engine on their website.

Corvette Z06 Getting Improved Cooling for 2017

By Patrick Rall on July 21, 2016 - 12:40PM

The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been criticized for the fact that it goes into a low power mode when driven hard for an extended period of time, but when the 2017 Z07 arrives, it will be more capable of tearing up the road course with an improved cooling system – including a redesigned hood.

Rumormill: There Could be a 750hp Corvette Engine in the Works

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2016 - 1:34PM

There are rumors that the long-awaited mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette will debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show and a new rumor suggests that it will feature a new supercharged engine with somewhere in the area of 750 horsepower – possibly making it the most powerful American production car of all time.

2017 Camaro ZL1 Nurburgring Time Disappears

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2016 - 12:08PM

In early July, we brought you the news that a Nürburgring lap time of 7:23 for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 had shown up on Wikipedia and after much skepticism over the legitimacy of that time, it has vanished from the Wikipedia list – lending to the belief that the previously discussed lap time was nothing more than a hoax.

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