Chevrolet (Page 96)

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.

A look at the 1994 Corvette ZR-1 with the Lingenfelter 415/650hp package.

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:31PM

The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 with the Lingenfelter Twin Turbo package

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:29PM

A 1994 Lingenfelter ZR-1 Twin Turbo and Lingenfelter ZR-1 415 side by side

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:28PM

Facebook comments negative on Chevy Cruze inflator replacing spare tire

By Frank Sherosky on May 23, 2011 - 10:05AM

Despite all the hoopla by GM marketing, one visit to GM and Chevy on Facebook tells it all. The public response is NOT overwhelmingly in love with replacing spare tires with inflators.

GM Orion Assembly Plant to get 40 percent power from landfill gas

By Frank Sherosky on May 20, 2011 - 12:47PM

When production of the fuel-efficient 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano begin this fall, 40 percent of the energy to power the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant where they are built will come from burning landfill gas created nearby.

GM preparing Chevy Volt for export to Europe, China and Canada

By Frank Sherosky on May 20, 2011 - 11:41AM

Already in tight supply, the number of Chevy Volts available for delivery to retail customers will be further restricted over the next three months before production resumes and the Volt and the Opel Ampera begin being exported to Canada, Europe and China.

A classic custom Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2011 - 8:30PM

GM needs to close Detroit plant to boost Chevy Volt production

By Don Bain on May 18, 2011 - 8:53PM

GM announced today that its Detroit-Hamtramck plant, 4 miles north of its headquarters, would close four weeks this June for upgrades, including new tooling, conveyers and other equipment, in preparation for an increase in production of the increasingly popular Chevy Volt by 33 percent over original plans.

The 2011 Mecum Indy Auction begins today

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2011 - 3:51PM

Today at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the 24th annual Dana Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction kicked off – offering buyers and tire-kickers a chance to look at the world’s largest collector car auction with some of the most amazing modern and vintage vehicles that you will ever see in one place.

Chevrolet Impala to get 302hp in 2012

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2011 - 10:27AM

When the 2012Chevrolet Impala hits the market later this year, it will be powered by the 3.6L V6 originally found in the Chevrolet Camaro – packing 302 horsepower and 252lb-ft of torque.

New Chevrolet 'LFX' V-6 engine has exhaust manifold integrated into cylinder head

By John Matras on May 16, 2011 - 6:30PM

For 2012, the Chevrolet Camaro's V-6 will not have--times two--a cast iron exhaust manifold, six bolts, a gasket and a heat shield and three more bolts and as a result will be lighter, make more horsepower and have reduced emissions. It's largely due to combining the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting.

GM to invest $109 million in Michigan engine facilities

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2011 - 12:36PM

General Motors has been in the news quite a bit lately for announcements of improvements to plants around the US and today, GM has announced that they will invest $109 million in their Flint and Bay City facilities to help meet growing demand for their more fuel-efficient models.

Chevrolet Volt demo program leading to new sales

By Frank Sherosky on May 9, 2011 - 11:43AM

The Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are such a popular showroom draw that dealers are seeing sales rise as a net result. So, expect the demo program to expand.

Gasoline prices surpassing capability of present engine technology

By Frank Sherosky on May 6, 2011 - 2:53PM

While the latest GM media releases say breathing right with VVT (variable valve timing) helps Chevrolet get more from less, and mild hybrids extend driving range, the pace of oil and gasoline price increases have overcome their benefits for city driving.

GM leads all major automotive groups in April growth, sales

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 4:02PM

After a fairly weak March in terms of growth, General Motors broke out of their short slump in April 2011 with 232,538 units sold, giving them a year-over-year increase of 27% and the top spot in terms of growth and sales volume last month.

Camaro leads the Mustang, Challenger, 370Z in April 2011

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 3:03PM

Ford and General Motors both saw huge jumps in muscle car sales but with the month of April coming to an end, the Chevrolet Camaro led the pack in muscle car sales for the 4th consecutive month.

GM Offers Condition To Bring Back El Camino

By Cheryl Phillips on May 5, 2011 - 1:45PM

Is the Chevrolet El Camino making a comeback? If Twitter has the power to influence GM’s Chief Marketing officer to make this happen, then perhaps fans of the coupe utility vehicle that debuted in 1959 will see it at their Chevy dealer in the near future.

GM recalls the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze for steering, trans issues

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 11:21AM

The Chevrolet Cruze has quickly become one of the top-selling cars in America and to help keep it selling strong, GM is taking no chances with safety issues so the company has issued its second recall of the year for the compact sedan – this time over a possible issue with the steering assembly and transmission linkage.

Electronic Arts teases Need for Speed - The Run

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 3:19PM

It seems like just yesterday when I was tearing open my fresh copy of Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed and gaming super-company Electronic Arts has already issued a brief look at the Next generation of the NFS series with a YouTube video of Need for Speed – The Run.

The Nissan Leaf beats the Chevy Volt in April sales

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2011 - 4:06PM

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt comfortably outsold the 2011 Nissan Leaf in the US through the first three months of the 2011 calendar year but even with April bringing about all sorts of production stoppages for Nissan, the all-electric Leaf beat out the extended range Volt sedan in April 2011 sales.

Government Approves Solar Powered Charging Station

By Keith Griffin on May 3, 2011 - 3:14PM

The government is demonstrating its willingness to get behind green sources of energy by adding the first solar-powered charging station to the Government Services Administration schedule. That allows it to be purchased by federal agencies for use.

Volt, Dodge and Fiat 500 winners of Texas top car awards

By Armen Hareyan on May 3, 2011 - 1:36PM

Texas Auto Writers' Association just announced the 2011 winner of its annual awards where Chevy Volt, Dodge and Fiat 500 lead the top places.

Chevy Malibu to be built in Korea and sold as a Chevrolet

By John Matras on May 2, 2011 - 4:45PM

It may seem odd, but the first 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will be built in Bupyeong, Korea. It's leading an international roll-out of the mid-size sedan that will see it built in GM's Korean facility beginning this fall, followed by Jingjiao, China, in late 2011, and Fairfax, Kansas, and Detroit-Hamtramck, Michigan, early next year.

Chevy II spells Polish Express at 2011 Bearing Burners Car Show

By Frank Sherosky on May 1, 2011 - 7:01PM

1958 Chevy shows original options at Bearing Burners Car Show

By Frank Sherosky on May 1, 2011 - 6:16PM

1954 Corvette at Bearing Burners Car Show has link to friendship

By Frank Sherosky on May 1, 2011 - 6:05PM

Corvette Z06 and ZR1 get performance upgrades for 2012, 'Vette fans get first look this weekend

By John Matras on April 28, 2011 - 7:55PM

Chevrolet announced today upgrades for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette, including enhancements to the high-performance Z06 and ZR1 models and interior trim across the entire Corvette line. A special event this weekend at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., will give Corvette fans their first look at the coming model year's Corvettes.

African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands

By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2011 - 10:32PM

Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.

Report: Americans ready for electric cars with normal auto range

By Don Bain on April 27, 2011 - 3:09PM

It seems U.S. consumers are changing their minds about electric cars as analysis of a Nielsen Energy Survey conducted by Boulder CO based E Source reports 85 percent claim they will buy an electric car either right away, when their current car needs replacing or when the technology becomes mainstream.

eAssist technology extends Malibu ECO driving range to 550 miles

By Frank Sherosky on April 27, 2011 - 9:25AM

With the debut of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu in New York and Shanghai auto shows, General Motors not only continues to leverage its Global Epsilon D-segment architecture, but its eAssist™ technology as well. This option extends the driving range of the Chevy Malibu ECO to 550 miles.

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