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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.

Chevrolet New Sail is sold in China
Chevrolet New Sail sales propelling GM to another China auto market record
By Frank Sherosky on March 6, 2012 - 9:09PM
According to today’s GM media release, the latest sales figure for the Chevrolet New Sail set a record for the month; and confirms GM is still on a solid path in the Chinese auto market.
The award winning Chevy Volt
Chevrolet Volt named 2012 European Car of the Year
By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 9:48PM
The Chevrolet Volt is has received attention from award groups around the world since being introduced late in 2011 with the latest major award coming today as it was announced on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show that the Chevrolet Volt and the Opel Ampera were jointly named the European Car(s) of the Year for 2012.
A screenshot captured from the ZL1 burnout video by YouTube user mr2pritch
GM turns the Chevy Camaro ZL1 into a 580hp smoke machine
By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 8:54PM
Today, the Chevrolet Camaro Facebook page posted a video of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 piloted by Camaro performance engineer Tony Roma doing a nasty, smokey burnout with the incredible new super Camaro and after some digging on the internet – we were able to find that same burnout from a couple different angles so that we can see even more smokey awesomeness.
The Chevrolet Volt
GM struggles in February 2012 but shows growth
By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 1:24PM
February 2012 was a tough month for General Motors, with the largest of the American automakers ranking last in terms year over year growth but the good news was that with an improvement of 1.1%, the company still showed a positive growth in what proved to be a fairly bad month.
2013 Chevrolet Sierra with bifuel CNG option
GMC, Chevrolet Make Stunning Announcement about Bifuel Trucks
By Keith Griffin on March 5, 2012 - 7:20AM
Starting in April, consumers and fleet operators will be able to order 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks that run as bifuel trucks on compressed natural gas and regular gasoline but price info is not yet available.
2012 Chevy Volt
GM shuts down Chevy Volt production for five weeks, temporarily lays off 1,300
By Anthony Faccenda on March 2, 2012 - 9:18PM
Just one day after GM reported positive Volt sales in February, the automaker is ceasing production for 5 weeks due to overall poor sales.
Chevy Volt and battery pack, courtesy UBM Electronics
Chevy Volt teardown reveals future battery pack upgrades and safety monitoring systems
By David Herron on March 1, 2012 - 6:20PM
UBM Electronics recently performed a teardown of a Chevy Volt to better understand the technology, and learned the battery management system makes it easy to adopt future battery technologies.
2012 Chevy Volt
Just the Facts: New Chevy Volt ad campaign sets the record straight
By Anthony Faccenda on March 1, 2012 - 6:08PM
Chevy's latest marketing campaign is part of a long line of advertisements designed to educate consumers about the Volt.
The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
Mustang sales nearly double in February 2012; beats Camaro, Challenger
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 4:56PM
February 2012 was a very good month for the Ford Mustang with sales almost doubling compared to the same month one year ago – allowing the Ford pony car to outsell the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger while claiming the title of top rear wheel drive performance car in the second month of the year.
The Chevrolet Volt
Chevy Volt outsells Nissan Leaf better than 2-1 in February 2012
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 2:13PM
General Motors may not have gotten the start that they had hoped to in the 2012 battle of EVs between their Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf (with the all-electric Nissan edging the Volt in January) but in February 2012 the Chevy Volt battled back in a big way – outselling the Leaf by a margin of more than 2 to 1.
Chevy Volt
President Obama says he'll buy a Chevy Volt after his presidency ends
By Anthony Faccenda on February 29, 2012 - 1:14PM
Will President Obama's promise help the fledgling Volt brand?
Chevrolet Volt
Are education level, income related to buying Chevy Volt?
By Aaron Turpen on February 29, 2012 - 11:08AM
The two top-selling dealerships for the Chevrolet Volt are both in the Washington, D.C. metro area. One dealership went on record to say what their market's affluence and education level have to do with Volt sales.
GM's infographic on performance car sales
Chevrolet claims to be the top performance brand in the US
By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2012 - 10:38AM
General Motors issued a statement this morning proclaiming that Chevrolet is the top performance brand in the US and while some American gearheads might dispute that – the General provided a bit of information to back up that lofty claim with the help of the Camaro and the Corvette.
Danica Patrick's #10 GoDaddy Impala
Danica's first Sprint Cup race ends in a violent crash
By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 9:36PM
Danica Patrick announced late last year that in addition to running the full NASCAR Nationwide Series, she would also compete in a selection of NASCAR Sprint Cup races and her first attempt at the NASCAR ‘bigs’ was today with the Gatorade Duel – ending in a violent crash on the last lap of the first Daytona 500 qualifying race.
2012 Chevrolet Volt electric car are actually on their way to California
2012 Chevrolet Volt gets green light for CA Carpool Lanes
By Frank Sherosky on February 23, 2012 - 1:23PM
A low emission model of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt electric car are on their way to California, where customers will qualify for a $1,500 state rebate and be allowed to drive solo in the state’s carpool lanes.
2012 ZL1’s six-speed automatic transmission delivers a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds
2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 to make paddle shifting more exhilarating
By Frank Sherosky on February 23, 2012 - 12:03PM
Since its introduction several years ago, TapShift has allowed drivers to control up- and down-shifts with paddle shifters. Now an improved version will appear with the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 making paddle shifting more exhilarating and satisfying than ever.
GM Powertrain Engineering Development Center in Turin, Italy
2013 Chevy Cruise Diesel roots run deep with Euro connections
By Frank Sherosky on February 22, 2012 - 10:56AM
Diesel engines, first invented in Europe, have long been known for their fuel efficiency and power. So, when General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) opted to add the engine to its 2013 Chevy Cruze, its Euro roots and connections at the GM Powertrain Engineering Development Center in Turin, Italy became the obvious choice.
Gasoline prices over the last few years, courtesy GasBuddy.com
Gingrich is wrong on both gun racks in Chevy Volts and US energy policy
By David Herron on February 21, 2012 - 7:23PM
During a campaign sweep through Georgia last weekend, Newt Gingrich had some interesting things to say about the ability of a Chevy Volt to carry a gun rack, and his fantasy of returning to $2.50 a gallon gasoline.
Test drive electric cars for free than make up your mind
Test Ride Electric Cars For Free
By Nicolas Zart on February 20, 2012 - 1:55PM
If rental car companies are going to allow you to test drive electric cars at your leisure, another way will be free events.
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe in Infernao Orange Metallic
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 build page is live
By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2012 - 9:13AM
A few weeks ago we brought you the news that the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 production had began and prospective buyers could once again head to their local dealerships for more ordering information and now, those who are more “hopeful” than prospective buyers can build their dream super Camaro on the Chevrolet website.
Chevy Volt battery pack assembly plant
GM's fact-telling and image rehabilitation in latest Chevy Volt ad
By David Herron on February 15, 2012 - 2:08PM
GM's latest video on YouTube attempts to reassure the public about Chevy Volt battery pack safety, in wake of the recent controversy over the battery pack fire during crash testing last year.
The 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer SS
NHTSA investigating Chevrolet Trailblazers for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2012 - 12:35PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a primary investigation around 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer sport utility vehicles over a possible electrical issue inside the door panels that could lead to smoking or fires inside of the affected vehicles.
chevy camaro
Chevy Camaro to be made available in the UK
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 14, 2012 - 1:15PM
If you are living in the United Kingdom and have longed to drive some Detroit Muscle from Chevrolet, your prays and desires have been answered. That is because The Chevy Camaro is now going to be available in Britain.
Bob Lutz and the Chevy Volt
Bob Lutz says Volt bashing by right wingers harming American workers
By David Herron on February 13, 2012 - 8:08PM
GM's former CEO Bob Lutz publishes another op-ed piece in Forbes defending the Chevy Volt, and this time pointing fingers at right wing media figures, claiming their Volt bashing will cost American Jobs.
Volt versus Prius
Toyota Prius Plug-in versus the Chevy Volt, which wins?
By David Herron on February 12, 2012 - 5:17PM
The other day we noted that some are comparing sales between the Toyota Prius V vs Chevy Volt, and deciding the Volt is coming up short even though there are a ream of differences between the Prius V and the Volt. The Prius that's most similar to the Volt is the Toyota Prius Plug-in, but that car has yet to go on sale meaning we don't know how it will fare in the public versus the Volt.
Chevy Volt vs Prius V
Toyota's Prius V outselling Chevy Volt, so what?
By David Herron on February 11, 2012 - 12:12AM
To gauge the success of the Chevy Volt, against which car should it be compared, and does the Toyota Prius V make a fair comparison?
Seth Valentine, Chevy Sonic Quality Manager, at the Tonto National Forest in AZ.
2012 Chevy Sonic endures extreme road testing by tough quality engineer
By Frank Sherosky on February 9, 2012 - 11:41AM
Many words describe the desired traits of automobiles, but reliability and durability can only be observed via long road trips; and the 2012 Chevy Sonic is meeting expectations by first enduring the tough miles of Quality Manager, Seth Valentine.
The new Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon to debut in Geneva
By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2012 - 11:38AM
General Motors announced this morning that when the Geneva Motor Show opens next month, one of their key attractions for the Swiss show goers will be the new Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon – but this roomy Cruze might not ever show up in American dealerships.
The 2012 Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf bests the Chevy Volt in January 2012
By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2012 - 3:23PM
The battle of the mainstream electric vehicles headed into its second full year with the start of January 2012 and when the month came to an end – the Nissan Leaf had outsold the Chevrolet Volt by a narrow margin.
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible
The Camaro pounds the Mustang, Challenger in January
By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2012 - 3:07PM
The sales numbers are in for January 2012 and as has generally been in the case over the past year, the Chevrolet Camaro very comfortably outsold the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in the first month of the New Year.
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