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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.

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.

Chevy Volt vs 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid: Very Brief Comparison by a Volt Owner

By Armen Hareyan on July 16, 2016 - 10:39AM

I am a Toyota Prius owner and am very pleased with my car, but people who drive a Chevy Volt have a different view when it comes to comparing it vs the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-In Hybrid.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier Review: A Big Leap in a Sporty, Luxurious Direction

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2016 - 6:09PM

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier and after logging hundreds of miles on this turbocharged midsize sedan – I can confidently state that the newest generation of the Malibu is the best yet while also being one of the more interesting cars in a very popular segment.

How Is Chevy Volt The 2nd Most Sold EV in 2016 After Tesla Model S

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2016 - 11:01AM

Just like Tesla Model S owners, Chevy Volt owners are equally active in social media and spread the word about the benefits of owning a Volt and not surprisingly partly because of this effort Chevy Volt became the 2nd most sold EV in 2016 in US.

The Longest You Can Use Factory Tires and Brakes According to Chevy Volt Owners

By Armen Hareyan on July 12, 2016 - 11:59AM

There is an interesting discussion going on in Chevy Volt Owners public Facebook group, in which Volt owners share how many miles they have traveled in their factory tires and how many miles they have traveled in their factory brakes before replacing them.

The New Camaro ZL1 Might Have Lapped the Nugburgring in 7:23

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2016 - 11:46AM

There have been plenty of videos and pictures over the past few months showing the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 testing at the Nürburgring and while there has been no official lap times stated by GM, the Wikipedia page for the top Nürburgring Nordschleife lap times suggests that the new supercharged Chevy lapped the enormous track in just 7 minutes and 23 seconds.

Enjoy 50 Years of Camaro Footage in Two Videos

By Patrick Rall on July 6, 2016 - 12:45PM

General Motors is planning a massive celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro at the upcoming Woodward Dream Cruise, but before then, the automaker is offering up all sorts of historical Camaro information – including a pair of videos compiling company footage of the legendary muscle car from the past half century.

2017 NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Debuts in Daytona

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2016 - 12:58PM

Chevrolet Racing used this past weekend’s festivities at Daytona International Speedway to introduce their new NASCAR Camaro with design cues based on the road-going 2016 Camaro SS – with the official on-track debut planned for the first Daytona event in 2017.

Man Drives Chevy Volt 1000 Miles on 5 Gallons of Gas

By Armen Hareyan on July 5, 2016 - 10:30AM

Chevy Volt's fuel economy can be amazing and its MPG on gas surprising. It all depends on how you drive your Volt.

Camaro Corral Returns for the 2016 Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2016 - 2:41PM

For the 3rd year in a row, Chevrolet Camaro fans will have a unique location along the Woodward Dream Cruise route to both show off their own GM muscle cars and to check out a huge collection of privately owned Camaros from the past 50 years.

Camaro Sales Drop to 2-Year Low, Mustang Continues to Dominate

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2016 - 11:52AM

The sales numbers for June 2016 are still rolling in but we already know that the Ford Mustang led the way in the muscle car segment for the 20th consecutive month, as the Chevrolet Camaro continued its sales slide – dropping under 5,000 units for the first time since late in 2014 and trailing the Dodge Challenger for the 2nd month in a row.

The 1st Ever Chevrolet Corvette was Built 63 Years Ago Today

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2016 - 11:32AM

On June 30th, 1953, the first ever Chevrolet Corvette rolled off of the assembly line at General Motors’ Flint, Michigan facility and after 63 years of production, the Corvette has become one of the best known sports cars in the world.

Chevrolet Announces Camaro 50th Anniversary Festivities

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2016 - 1:27PM

General Motors has announced the list of festivities planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro – which was officially introduced to select media on June 29th, 1966.

2017 Chevy Volt vs Tesla Model 3: Why Would Anyone Buy 2017 Volt

By Armen Hareyan on June 29, 2016 - 10:23AM

Not much has changed in the 2017 Chevy Volt model from the 2016 version, but it has advantages vs the upcoming Tesla Model 3.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Shows Off the Line Lock Feature at Goodwood

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2016 - 4:22PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 made a stop at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and while doing so, General Motors used the European motorsports crowd to show off the new line lock feature – which makes doing a burnout even easier than it already is with the 640 horsepower V8.

How Chevy Volt Owners Support One Another Plugging In Each Others' Cars

By Armen Hareyan on June 25, 2016 - 10:40AM

There is a good EV Etiquette being developed among electric car owners helping one another to plugin and charge each others cars in public charging stations and Chevy Volt owners use it.

GM to Invest $290 Million in Corvette Plant

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2016 - 2:41PM

General Motors is planning to invest $290 million in the Bowling Green Assembly Plant where every Chevrolet Corvette is built, with emphasis on the production line of the historic American sports car.

When To Use Chevy Volt's Hold and Mountain Modes for Best MPG

By Armen Hareyan on June 23, 2016 - 4:21PM

You are a new Chevy Volt owner and decide to take an out of the town trip and wonder how to use the Hold and Mountain modes of your Volt to get the most miles per gallon. Here are several imputes from current Volt owners who share their experience in Chevy Volt Owners public group on Facebook.

If Chevy has some kind of promotion for LEAF owners to encourage them to cross over, some may do

By Armen Hareyan on June 22, 2016 - 10:10PM

It's now 2017 Nissan LEAF vs 2017 Chevy Bolt. Possible insider info reveals what to expect in 2017 Nissan LEAF and what will come in 2018, but some LEAF owners may not want to wait and could cross over to Chevy Bolt.

Ride Along with a Callaway Corvette Z06 Hitting 205mph

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2016 - 1:52PM

A video has hit the internet showing a new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 fitted with the Callaway SC757 package participating in a top speed event on a 1.5 mile track – hitting an awesome 205 miles per hour with the modified GM supercar.

Chevy Volt is Like a Tesla for The First 50 miles, Then Like a Prius

By Armen Hareyan on June 22, 2016 - 9:06AM

I saw an interesting discussion in Chevy Volt Owners group on Facebook where Volt owners were discussing ways to explain what is Chevrolet Volt. This is an attempt of Chevy Volt explained, by Volt owners.

Michigan's Biggest Camaro/Firebird Show Raises Money for Charity

By Patrick Rall on June 21, 2016 - 1:27PM

The annual MIFBody Meet and Greet is Milford, Michigan is the largest all-Camaro and Firebird show in the state of Michigan and this year’s event was a good one – with more than 250 cars, hundreds of spectators and over a thousand dollars raised for the Turning Point Charity in Mt Clemens, Michigan.

I Like the Interior of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2016 - 4:49PM

I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT convertible and in addition to enjoying the driving characteristics of the “base V6 model”, I also really liked the interior of this muscle car and honestly, I think that the critics are just looking for something to dislike.

Ford GT Dominates LeMans, Corvette Racing Struggles

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2016 - 1:49PM

50 years after the 1966 Ford GT40 race cars finished 1-2-3 in the 24 Hours of LeMans, the new Ford GT race car took the class win, along with the 3rd and 4th place spots in the GTE Pro group – while the Balance of Performance adjustments continued to keep the Corvette Racing crew fighting through the middle of the pack.

Ford Best / Corvette Worst in GTE Pro in LeMans Qualifying, Adjustments Required

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2016 - 12:41PM

The qualifying rounds for the 2016 24 Hours of LeMans race have finished up and the new Ford GT cars have captured the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th spots in the GTE Pro class while the Corvette Racing teams have been forced to settle for last and 2nd to last in the class – but new Balance of Performance adjustments have been issued to several teams ahead of the race.

Corvette Racing Slowest in LeMans Qualifying after Power Restrictions

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2016 - 2:27PM

The “Balance of Performance” adjustments required of the Corvette Racing teams during the first qualifying session for this weekend’s 24 Hours of LeMans race have had a horrific impact on the reigning champions, moving them to the bottom of the GTE Pro qualifying order while the new Ford GT – which was originally much slower than the Corvette – jumped to the top two spots in the class.

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