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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.

Chevy Volt on pace to set new monthly sales record in August 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2012 - 5:21PM

While we likely not have the official August 2012 sales figures from around the American auto industry until early next week, a GM representative has stated that the Chevrolet Volt is on pace to sell over 2,500 units – marking the best ever sales month for the electric Chevy along with the best sales month for a single EV in the US.

The Chevrolet Camaro pace car in bright pink

Chevrolet supports breast cancer research with a pink Camaro SS Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2012 - 1:48PM

This weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series arrive at Atlanta Motor Speedway they will be joined by a specially painted pink 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe that will serve as the official pace car for Sunday’s Advocare 500 – lapping the field under caution while also donating money to the American Cancer Society.

GM to idle Chevy Volt plant for 4 weeks in September, October

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 12:10PM

While GM has not confirmed the news, unnamed sources have indicated that the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly Plant that builds the Chevrolet Volt will take four weeks off starting in September and running through October – marking the second time this year where GM has paused production of the hot selling electric Chevy.

Dr. Phil's classic '57 Chevy stolen

By Anthony Faccenda on August 27, 2012 - 5:21PM

Dr. Phil's vintage Chevy was reportedly stolen just hours after arriving in a Burbank repair shop.

A customized Chevrolet Sonic Sedan at SEMA 2011

GM recalls 44k+ 2012 Chevy Sonic over windshield washer issues

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 12:08PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and General Motors have announced a recall of select 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedans and hatchbacks over a concern that the windshield wiper washer system may not function as expected, which could decrease visibility and increase the chances of an accident.

Robert Pattinson buys 2001 Chevy Silverado from Craigslist

By Anthony Faccenda on August 24, 2012 - 11:30PM

The Twilight star revealed the surprising news last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Who drives electric and plug-in hybrids in Washington DC?

Which Politicians Drive Electric And Plug-In Vehicles In Washington DC

By Nicolas Zart on August 24, 2012 - 3:56PM

Politicians are not known to talk the talk and walk the walk at the same time. It might surprise you that only 3 politicians in Washington DC actually have plug-in cars.

California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Owner Survey

Electric car owners in California offsetting 350,000 gallons of petroleum use per month

By David Herron on August 24, 2012 - 11:07AM

A survey of plug-in electric car owners in California show positive economic and environmental benefits, in the largest electric vehicle market in the U.S.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia

GM to stop Corvette plant tours in preparation for C7 production

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 4:08PM

General Motors has announced that on September 14th 2012, the company will suspend all plant tour programs at the Bowl Green Kentucky plant that builds the Chevrolet Corvette as the company prepares to begin production of the next generation “C7” Corvette.

GM to build next generation Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown Ohio

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 3:40PM

General Motors has announced that they will make a sizeable investment in their Lordstown Assembly Plant in Ohio to build the next generation of the popular Chevrolet Cruze – a model expected to launch late in 2014 for the 2015 model year.

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ: affordable luxury in a compact SUV

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 1:49PM

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ is the top of the line trim package for the smallest of the Chevy sport utility vehicles and the level of detail inside allows this compact SUV to offer luxury comforts with a price well below comparably equipped models around the industry.

The rear interior of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 1:47PM

The front interior of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 1:46PM

The rear end of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 1:45PM

The side profile of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LTZ

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 1:45PM

A pair of 2013 Chevy Sonic RS hatchbacks

Sporty 2013 Chevy Sonic RS priced starting at just $20,995

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2012 - 11:25AM

General Motors has announced the pricing of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS and the sporty 5-door hatchback fitted with a turbocharged engine, a 6-speed manual transmission and a slew of physical changes inside and out starts at just $20,995 including the $795 destination fee.

GM's Spark EV could be a winner if GM plays its cards well

The Heavy Spark EV Bet For GM

By Nicolas Zart on August 22, 2012 - 3:43AM

Will the Spark EV change your mind about GM? Will it be the electric car that launches it back positively forward? And if the Volt is an “electric car”, what is the Spark EV?

California's green carpool lane sticker is slow to get going

California HOV Access OK Off To A Slow Start

By Nicolas Zart on August 21, 2012 - 6:28AM

California's HOV "Access OK" for next generation of clean-air cars, Plug-In Hybrid, PHEV and electric cars, EV might seem off to a slow start, but are estimates a little too optimistic?

Will the Cadillac ELR wow the Chinese market?

GM Rides A Tricky Electric Balance In China

By Nicolas Zart on August 20, 2012 - 3:32AM

General Motors is enjoying success in China as part of its electrification program. Will the company be able to sustain it and will the Cadillac ELR fuel its thrust forward?

What A Plug-In Hybrid Does

By Nicolas Zart on August 19, 2012 - 4:32AM

It’s no secret plug-in hybrids are becoming more and more interesting to weary buyers anxiously seeing gasoline prices fluctuating. Plug-in hybrids, PHEV offer the best of both worlds but what exactly are they?

GM CEO Dan Akerson offers up his own 1958 Corvette to help Detroit rebuild

By John Goreham on August 16, 2012 - 8:49PM

Dan Akerson and his wife, Karin, have generously offered up their own classic car to benefit Habitat For Humanity Detroit.

What is made from aluminum, carbon fiber, advanced composites, magnesium and titanium

By John Goreham on August 16, 2012 - 3:08PM

If you guessed the US Military’s Joint Strike Fighter aircraft you would be correct, but this is Torque News, we meant the Chevrolet Corvette.

Chevy proves V8s may be fuel economy competitive with turbocharged V6 engines

By John Goreham on August 15, 2012 - 9:04PM

By using cylinder deactivation customers can have the beloved V8 and still have fuel efficiency competitive with turbocharged V6 engines.

GM showcasing 60 years of Corvette at Woodward

By Aaron Turpen on August 15, 2012 - 1:41PM

General Motors has events planned all week for the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, including sponsorship of the Dream Cruise itself on the 60th anniversary of the legendary Corvette.

2012 COPO Camaro production #3 runs a stock 8 second quarter mile (video)

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2012 - 11:36AM

Yesterday we brought you the news that the first group of 2012 Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag cars had left the factory en route to the private owners around the country and today we have our first look at the new COPO Camaro in action – with stunning results of an 8.88 quarter mile with a trap speed of 142.9 miles per hour.

The first Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag cars meet the world (Video)

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2012 - 3:05PM

It was almost a year ago that General Motors introduced the new COPO Camaro drag car concept at the 2011 SEMA Show but as we hit the peak of the summer drag racing season for 2012 – GM has built and sent out the first production examples of the modern COPO Camaro.

Chevy Volt Prototype

By Armen Hareyan on August 11, 2012 - 9:42PM

A123 receives needed funds to continue its operations

Struggling A123 Systems Receives Overseas Cash Flow

By Nicolas Zart on August 11, 2012 - 6:25AM

One of the original lithium-ion battery cell maker A123 Systems has been going through tough times these past few years, flirting with bankruptcy. A Chinese auto party company has just injected $450 million into it.

GM recalls over 36k Chevrolet Impala police cars over suspension concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on August 9, 2012 - 10:36PM

The recall, which affects 36,413 vehicles in the U.S., comes one day after GM recalled 1,713 Impala police sedans in Canada.

Plug-In Hybrids offer the best of all worlds

Plug-In Hybrids Favored By Potential Electric Car Buyers

By Nicolas Zart on August 8, 2012 - 5:26AM

It’s not too surprising to find that plug-in hybrids, PHEV should outsell pure electric cars in the near future. Now backed by fresh studies, this should influence how carmakers respond to this new demand.

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