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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.

GM to recall full sized 2012 SUVs, vans over potential power steering failure

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 6:10PM

Beginning tomorrow, General Motors will begin notifying owners of select GMC and Chevrolet full sized vans and sport utility vehicles over a concern that a vital component of the steering system could fail – leaving the vehicle uncontrollable in the event that the part should fail at speeds.

2012 Chevy Volt, charging, picture copyright GM

Driving 190 electric miles in a Chevy Volt blows up 35 mile range myth

By David Herron on April 3, 2012 - 4:59PM

The Chevy Volt is rated by the EPA with a 35 mile electric range, leading some to dismiss its electric capabilities, but last weekend a Florida man set out to see what was his total electric driving range, ending up 190 miles with 6 times the rated electric range.

The 2013 Chevy Spark. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet.

The 2013 Chevy Spark woos Millennials with smartphone navigation

By Don Bain on April 2, 2012 - 3:22AM

The 2013 Chevy Spark and Sonic, in a marketing decision aimed specifically at Millennials, will come with an enhanced version of MyLink that takes advantage of the movement of cloud-based smartphone apps to put less in the car while maximizing the capabilities of the owner’s phone.

Fed to investigate Chevy Cruze and Jeep Wrangler fires

By Anthony Faccenda on April 1, 2012 - 10:04PM

The NHTSA has announced an upcoming probe into consumer reported fires in 2011 Cruze and 2010 Wrangler models.

Callaway Engineering a Chevy HyperVolt and Some Good Laughs

By Keith Griffin on March 31, 2012 - 9:49PM

If only the press release about Callaway Cars engineer a Callaway HyperVolt were true but alas it's not. Even though the press release leaked early on March 31, it's actually an April Fool's joke but one worth reading more about because of its targets.

Zipcar launches electric vehicle pilot program in Chicago with the introduction

Zipcar adding Chevy Volt and other electric cars in Chicago

By David Herron on March 31, 2012 - 8:01PM

Following car2go's deployment of electric cars in San Diego, Zipcar is adding five Chevy Volt's and up to 20 other electric cars in its Chicago car sharing fleet.

Former President George H.W. Bush buys a Chevy Volt for son Neil

By Anthony Faccenda on March 30, 2012 - 11:19PM

The former President broke party lines, becoming one of the first prominent Republican to endorse the Volt.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 production, delivery, sales freeze ends

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2012 - 7:23PM

Earlier this month, we brought you the news that General Motors had halted production, sales and deliveries of the incredible 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for “quality assessment” and less than a month after progress of the new American super muscle car was put on hold – the ZL1 production has restarted and deliveries are set to begin soon.

GM and Chevy aim to save $2 billion in global advertising with new Ad agency

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 28, 2012 - 4:47PM

General Motors (GM) is hoping to save around $2 billion dollars over the next 5 years. This isn't on manufacturing, labor, materials, or productions costs but on what most automakers see as necessity to sell cars, advertising.

GM has a plan to charge up Chevy Volt sales in China

By John Goreham on March 27, 2012 - 4:36PM

GM looks to local Chinese automotive research center to help get the Chevy Volt established in China

2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE features road-racing inspired performance package

2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package screams road-racing inspired performance

By Frank Sherosky on March 27, 2012 - 2:05PM

The road-racing inspired Camaro 1LE performance package returns for 2013 with unique gearing, suspension tuning, and tires; not to mention 426 horsepower.

Opel Ampera dominates Monte Carlo Rally [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 27, 2012 - 11:26AM

The Chevy Volt's European cousin, the Opel Ampera, won the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally in the electric cars and alternative propulsion category over the weekend. This is the first-time the Opel Ampera has competed in the Monte Carlo and won.

Chevy Cruze vs. the designer potholes at the General Motors Proving Grounds

Designer potholes make 2012 Chevy Cruze ride world class

By Frank Sherosky on March 24, 2012 - 7:17PM

Michigan among other states in America is especially known for its Spring potholes which can tear down the best rides in the auto industry. That is why, in order to attain a world-class ride, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze was especially driven through the engineered pothole course at the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan.

GM Ecotec Engine Hits 3 million Mark at Spring Hill Plant

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2012 - 4:47PM

GM is touting the fact that its General Motor Spring Hill powertrain plant produced its 3-millionth Ecotec engine this week but the bigger story is really the fact that is has produced 1 million of the engines in the last 30 months alone.

Colorado residents can get $13,500 in tax credits for purchasing Chevy Volt

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 24, 2012 - 1:21PM

Colorado residents who are looking to buy or lease the Chevy Volt will be happy to hear they are eligible to receive a total of $13,500 in federal and State Tax credits.

Chevy Volt-based Opel Ampera has 7,000 preorders

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 3:05PM

The Chevrolet Volt will also be sold as the Opel Ampera in some European markets and with the first Ampera sedans reaching owners after being named the European Car of the Year, Opel has reportedly received over 7,000 preorders for the electric vehicle – causing GM to believe that the goal of 10,000 Ampera sedans sold this year is a very real possibility.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo gets new 6-speed automatic

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 2:16PM

The Chevrolet Sonic Turbo is a spunky little car, with 138 horsepower and 148lb-ft of torque previously being sent to the wheels strictly via a 6-speed manual transmission while those who wanted an automatic transmission were forced to go with the less powerful 1.8L engine but effectively immediately, buyers of the 2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo can pick a new 6-speed automatic transmission.

GM's 120 Volt charger for the Chevy Volt

GM replacing Chevy Volt 120 volt chargers for customer satisfaction

By David Herron on March 22, 2012 - 9:53PM

In a move that isn't technically a "recall," GM has begun replacing Chevy Volt 120 volt charging cords with ones using thicker wires, following months of Volt owner reports of overheating charging cords.

The first teaser of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

GM teases the 2014 Chevrolet Impala ahead of NY debut

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2012 - 5:14PM

General Motors recently announced that the 2014 Chevrolet Impala would be getting a refresh that would include being built on the new Cadillac XTS sedan’s Epsilon II platform and today, the General has issued a first teaser image of the new full sized Chevy sedan.

2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer makes world debut at Bangkok International Motor Show

By Frank Sherosky on March 21, 2012 - 10:16AM

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV made its world debut Wednesday at a special event ahead of the 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand.

Lutz and Wagoner unveiling the Chevy Volt

Bob Lutz disappointed by Krauthammer and other Chevy Volt bashers

By David Herron on March 20, 2012 - 9:45PM

Bob Lutz's latest blog post on the Chevy Volt bashers finds him disappointed that a Conservative Icon like Charles Krauthammer would stoop to joining in with heaping lies upon the Chevy Volt.

Bob Tanner, 2012 Volt owner and Iraq War Vet

Iraq War Vet buys Chevy Volt to save money amid high gasoline prices

By David Herron on March 19, 2012 - 7:11PM

The rising cost of gasoline is leading many to seek alternatives, and one Iraq War Vet finds owning a Chevy Volt saves over $200 a month, plus addresses national energy security concerns.

Corvette Racing finished strong in Sunday’s 60th anniversary race

Sebring Hall of Fame inducts Chevrolet Corvette

By Frank Sherosky on March 19, 2012 - 3:35PM

The Chevrolet Corvette, the best-selling luxury performance car in the United State, was inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame during the weekend; and it will be celebrated with a special 427 Convertible Collector Edition, as well as a special 60th anniversary package for 2013.

Hot Wheels Camaro Concept Dazzles in Green

Chevy spells green three ways for St. Patrick's Day

By Frank Sherosky on March 17, 2012 - 11:43PM

One read of the latest GM news release, it appears Chevrolet is not one to pass up on a marketing opportunity, especially when it focuses on St. Patrick’s Day and the color green.

GM's Akerson talks about auto industry bailout and a 140+ mile range Volt

By David Herron on March 15, 2012 - 8:49PM

Last week in an interview with the Commonwealth Club, GM's CEO Dan Akerson talked frankly about the auto industry bailout, the role of government in shaping industry, the responsibility of industry to be part of the solution to climate change and other problems, and battery technology that could deliver a 150-200 mile range Chevy Volt.

Chevrolet running all-new car in 2013 NASCAR

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2012 - 3:15PM

General Motors has just announced that when the 2013 NASCAR season rolls around, the many Chevrolet teams in the field will no longer be driving Chevy Impala stock cars – instead racing a new Chevrolet model that has not yet been unveiled to the world.

Which electric car is best: Coda, i-Miev, Focus Electric, Leaf, Model S, or Volt

By David Herron on March 13, 2012 - 8:07PM

Coda Automotive is in the news with assembly of the companies first production electric car, so we take a look at the company's claim their electric car offers the best value proposition of electric cars in its class.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco to get two new power-dense engines

2013 Chevrolet Malibu to drive with two new powertrains

By Frank Sherosky on March 11, 2012 - 12:59PM

Think two new power-dense power trains for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, a Ecotec 2.5L and a 2.0L turbo, but only one will get the eAssist as an option.

The 2012 Chevrolet COPO Camaro doing a burnout

GM to offer COPO Camaro drag car for $89k

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 12:09PM

General Motors used the day before the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas to unveil the COPO Camaro Drag Car Concept and today – the General has confirmed that production will be a reality but only 69 examples of the track only high performance Camaro will be built to pay homage to the 1969 COPO Camaro that inspired these modern drag cars.

Gartner's Emerging Technology Hype Cycle

CalCars' Felix Kramer asks What's Dragging Down the Volt?

By David Herron on March 8, 2012 - 8:41PM

GM's 5-week production halt on the Chevy Volt has given ammunition to naysayers, while advocates like Felix Kramer say it's just a phase in the technology adoption curve.

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