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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.

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.
2011 Chevy Cruze
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 HyperVolt announced on April 1
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.
Chevy Volt
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.
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe
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.
commonwealth ad agency
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.
Volt Charging
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
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.
Ecotec 3 millionth engine
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.
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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.
The Opel Ampera
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 Chevy Sonic Turbo
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.
Cutaway of 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer
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 CEO Dan Akerson on Climate One
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.
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV
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.
2012 Coda Sedan
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.
The headlight and badging of the Chevy Camaro ZL1
GM freezes deliveries of Chevy Camaro ZL1 for "quality assessment"
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 4:09PM
General Motors has recently released a letter to dealers from Russell M. Clark, Chevrolet Director of Small Cars, Small Utilities and Performance Cars Marketing, explaining that delivery of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be delayed for an undetermined amount of time for what the company is called “quality assessment”.
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