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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.

GM worker Michael Burrows builds a 6-speed transmission

GM announces $325 million investment in MI transmission plant

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2011 - 11:24AM

This morning, General Motors announced that they would investment $325 million in their Warren Michigan Transmission plant to retool and further prepare the facility for the production of future electric vehicle components – a move that will create or retain 418 jobs.

Chip Foose and WD40 to unveil new charity car at SEMA 2011

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 1:05PM

The folks at WD40 have worked with the SEMA Cares group each of the last two years to build show cars-turned-Barrett Jackson Auto Auction vehicles, raising over $275,000 for children’s charities and this year, WD40 has worked once again with the companies of SEMA Cares along with automotive design legend Chip Foose to create an ultimate sports car.

TorqueNews review of the 2011 Chevy Volt: 109mpg and endless range

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 12:20PM

Since it was announced that the Chevrolet Volt would be making it to production, I have eagerly awaited my chance to review the first electric vehicle from an American automaker. Having spent a week cruising the streets of Detroit in the Volt, I was amazed both at the incredible fuel economy levels but also the fact that this electric vehicle can very easily serve as a long-distance daily driver.

A closer look at the gauges of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 12:10PM

The rear seating area of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

The rear interior area of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 12:05PM

The front interior of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

The front interior area of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 12:04PM

The charging door of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

The charging port of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 12:02PM

The engine bay of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 12:01PM

The rear corner of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

A rear shot of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 12:00PM

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt from the side

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 11:58AM

The first new Chevrolet Malibu is built in Korea

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2011 - 10:47AM

General Motors announced this morning that the first production unit of the new Chevrolet Malibu rolled off of the assembly line in Korea, introducing the eighth generation of the Malibu that is expected to be a big success with the sharp new exterior design – both in the American market and around the world.

a high angle shot of the new Chevrolet Malibu

A closer look at the first new Chevrolet Malibu

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2011 - 10:44AM

A look at the production crew of the new Chevrolet Malibu

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2011 - 10:43AM

A teaser of the 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer

GM says no 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer for the US market

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2011 - 11:46AM

Yesterday we brought you the news that General Motors would unveil a new 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer at the 2011 Dubai Motor Show and while we questioned whether or not the new sport ute would be available in the US, GM has stated that they have no immediate plans to offer the new SUV in the USA.

GM confirms and teases 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer based on new Colorado

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2011 - 12:42PM

General Motors announced today that the popular Chevrolet Trailblazer will return for the 2013 model year with the new SUV based on the global platform of the new Chevrolet Colorado mid-sized pickup.

Tesla Roadster at the BPI 2011 Ride and Drive

The Business of Plugging In 2011: Media drives EVs at Ride and Drive

By Frank Sherosky on October 12, 2011 - 10:49AM

The Business of Plugging In 2011, a Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Michigan held a Ride and Drive event on October 11 for the media. With representation by Eaton, GE, GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz-AMP and Tesla, what are the best three combo-words to describe the experience?

Chevy Spark to follow Volt and Malibu Eco in 2013, but for select drivers

By Armen Hareyan on October 12, 2011 - 10:21AM

General Motors (Public, NYSE:GM) this morning announced its new all electric urban minicar 2013 Chevy Spark. This electric car, coming to US market, will be for sale only in limited quantity and only for select types of drivers. The stock market welcomed today's announcement, sending GM stock up 3.33 percent at the time of this writing.

Chevrolet says the Colorado pickup will come to the United States

By Gordon Block on October 10, 2011 - 1:07PM

Chevrolet says that the Colorado that made its debut in Thailand last week will make its way to the United States; however, General Motors is remaining tight-lipped on other details regarding the drivetrain, price, and release date.

GM introduces the incredible 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2011 - 11:49AM

General Motors announced today that when the Los Angeles Auto Show opens next month, they will formally unveil the new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – one of the most powerful topless cars in the world today and the most powerful muscle car convertible of all time.

A rear view of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2011 - 11:46AM

A side view of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2011 - 11:45AM

UAW optimistic it can seal a deal with Chrysler by Wednesday

By Hawke Fracassa on October 10, 2011 - 3:20AM

Leaders of union locals at Chrysler met with UAW President Bob King and his deputies for less than a half hour this morning at the UAW's Region 1 office in Warren, Mich. King told them his bargaining team hopes to have a four-year deal in place with the Detroit Three's smallest carmaker by Wednesday.

Chevy to invest $40 Million into 16 Eco-Friendly projects across the country

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 9, 2011 - 1:07PM

Chevy, part of GM, is investing in 16 various eco-friendly projects across the country. The projects combined will receive 40 million in funding from Chevy.

Is the INDYCAR announcment related to the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet?

GM set to announce return by Chevrolet to INDYCAR

By Frank Sherosky on October 9, 2011 - 1:04PM

Set your calendar to Wednesday, October 12, 2011 when General Motors (NYSE: GM) will announce to the media and the public about details of returning Chevrolet to INDYCAR.

Chevrolet Sonic to get hot hatch version, but it won't be called an SS

By Gordon Block on October 9, 2011 - 12:21PM

The Chevy Sonic will get a higher-performance version powered by the Cruze's 1.4L turbo engine, but Chevrolet admits it's not worthy of an SS badge.

General Motors will delay addition of a second shift to Volt production facility

By Gordon Block on October 8, 2011 - 8:32PM

General Motors will not add a second shift of assembly line workers to the Hamtramck plant where the Chevrolet Volt is manufactured until the second half of 2012, later than the original promise of early 2012 made in May.

The Nissan Leaf continues its dominance of the Chevy Volt in September 2011

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2011 - 7:36PM

Sales numbers for September 2011 are in and for the sixth month in a row, the Nissan Leaf has outsold the Chevrolet Volt even though the Nissan saw a drop in sales last month while the electric Chevy saw a healthy increase from the month before.

Video of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 tearing up the Nürburgring

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2011 - 5:06PM

General Motors announced yesterday that they had taken the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to the famed Nürburgring through the world of social media and today, we have our first look at the ZL1 roaring around the massive road course – offering us a virtual ride along in the new super Camaro as it ran a time that puts it on par with some very exotic company.

The Camaro ZL1 stakes its claim as a supercar on the Ring

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2011 - 12:11PM

You rarely think of an American muscle car as fitting into the category of a supercar but with a recent trip to the famed Nürburgring, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 turned out lap times on par with some of the most well known (and most expensive) supercars in the world with a stunning time of 7:41.27.

New 5.8L V8 confirmed for 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2011 - 11:27AM

Since the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was introduced with 580 horsepower, rumors have been plentiful that the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 would get a new motor to out-muscle the ZL1 with upwards of 600hp and while there are no specifications available, the new Ford-UAW contract has confirmed that the 2013 GT500 will indeed sport a new 5.8L V8 engine.

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