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2013 Chevy Impala Aims to Shed Fleet Car Stigma with Camaro Style: 2012 NY Auto Show
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With a bold new design taking inspiration from the Camaro, Chevy is hoping to inject some much-needed passion into its front-drive full sized sedan. And the Impala will need it. Despite being the top seller in the segment, the all-new Hyundai Azera has plenty of curves and tomorrow Toyota will unveil a new version of…
Chevrolet Volt Sets New Monthly Sales Record in March
March was a great month for many manufacturers, and Chevrolet posted some record setting sales numbers with its extended range electric vehicle, the Volt. The Volt set its best sales month yet, with 2,289 units sold in March 2012. That’s more than double what they sold in February 2012. Before March, the most Volts…
Diesel Preview: Five New Diesel Models Coming to America
For what seems like forever, North America has been left behind when it comes to diesel cars. Sure there are a few options, but nowhere near as many as our friends in Europe. In fact, according to the Automotive Industry Data Newsletter, 52% of all new car sales last year in Western Europe were diesel…
2014 Chevy Impala Aims to Retain Lead, Regain Glory With Camaro Styling: 2012 NY Auto Show
General Motors, among every automaker this year, is revamping its lineup to remain competitive. The 2014 Chevrolet Impala, which will officially debut later today at the New York Auto Show, is the final instance of the marque’s efforts in that regard. “The 2014 Impala re-establishes this iconic Chevrolet nameplate as a design leader, with bold…
Top 10 Most Expensive Vehicles to Fill Up
Gas prices might not have hit the budget-busting $5/gallon yet, but drivers are already feeling the pinch. Consumer Reports has exposed a list of the top 10 most expensive vehicles to fill up. All prices are based on the average fuel price in the United States. First on our top 10 is the Lincoln Navigator…
2014 Chevy Impala: New Model, New Emblem
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala is set to go on sale in early 2013 and the American automaker has released its new emblem design. Much like the Corvette, the Impala has its own emblem in addition to the brand’s signature bowtie. Since its debut in 1958, the Impala has worn variations of the leaping African…
GM to Extend Summer Shut Down at Volt Plant
As yet another sign that sales of the Chevy Volt continue to fail to live up to expectations, General Motors will extend the scheduled summer shut down at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant where it’s built. The assembly facility was already preparing for a two week production pause as part of a regular Summer break, but…
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Under Fire Investigation
Possible engine fires in the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze are being investigated by NHTSA after two have been completely destroyed. Luckily no injuries have been reported with the fires, which Cruze owners are reporting began while the cars were moving. One complaint from a Cruze owner said, “The car was totally engulfed within five minutes of…
GM Halts Funding of Think Tank Skeptical of Climate Change
The Heartland Institute is well known for its skepticism on climate change, pushing to challenge accepted norms about global warming and their man-made causes. General Motors on the other hand, is trying really hard to sell their Chevrolet Volt so any support for an association that spreads climate misinformation isn’t good for the American automaker….
Chevrolet Volt Added to Chicago Zipcar Fleet
Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, has decided to add five Chevrolet Volts to its Chicago fleet with up to 20 more EVs coming in 2012. Zipcar members are able to reserve a Chevy Volt immediately starting at just $10 per hour. The first five Volts are available at Cityfront Place Apartments and in…
Bush Senior Defies Republican Stereotype, Buys Chevy Volt
The Volt, which has become a symbol of all that’s wrong with the Obama administration among a number of conservatives (including Fox news, which has gone out of its way to criticize the car from just about every angle),might finally be getting a break.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Back on Track
Earlier this month, Chevy halted production on its Camaro ZL1 for a “quality assessment” which appears to have been a potential software issue that the American automaker wanted to assess and deal with if necessary. It appears that production is back on track now, as Chevy has emailed its ZL1 customers announcing that the hold…
Chevrolet Spark, Sonic Get GogoLink Navigation App
Despite recently released distracted driving guidelines targeting in-car navigation systems, Chevrolet announced its new GogoLink smartphone app that delivers full-function navigation to the Spark and Sonic’s MyLink infotainment system. Imagine what the NTSB thinks about this, an application on a smartphone that provides plenty of distracting pictures on the vehicle’s infotainment system. Nonetheless, the aim of the…
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Revealed: New York Auto Show Preview
Last week, Chevrolet teased a photo of the new 2013 Traverse interior and has now revealed the new crossover-utility vehicle ahead of its debut at the New York Auto Show. According to Chevy, the 2013 Traverse has a “new, athletic exterior design, complemented by a more expressive front end that introduces a new face for…
Chevrolet Camaro Hits 253.1 MPH in Standing Mile – Video
If it weren’t so loud and socially inappropriate, this Chevrolet Camaro’s exhaust roar would make a great ringtone. Then again, being loud and offensive is why it’s cool. In any case, the video below shows Late Model Racecraft’s project F-body Camaro hitting 253.1 mph after smoking its tires. The intro is set to a remixed…
First 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Auctioned for Charity
Last May, Chevrolet debuted its 45th Anniversary Camaro, offering the package to any 2LT or 2SS trim level coupe or convertible. However, the first 45th Anniversary Camaro Convertible is a different story. For that, head down to Palm Beach, Fla. on April 6 for the Barrett-Jackson Auction. All proceeds from the sale of the 45th Anniversary…
European Patent Filings Reveal New Chevrolet Crossover
Is this the Chevrolet version of the Buick Encore? Recent drawings filed to the European patent office reveals that General Motors could be preparing an entry-level crossover for its Chevy brand. It appears that this Chevy crossover will be a little more than a foot shorter than the current Chevy Equinox model and has the…
2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Slots in Between SS and ZL1 for Under $40,000
As if there weren’t enough possibilities for the Chevrolet Camaro already, the automaker announced today that it will introduce a new 1LE performance package to further augment the already-muscular Camaro SS coupe. “With the 2013 model year, Camaro offers something for almost every driver, including: the 323-horsepower, 30-mpg 2LS; the all-new, 580-horsepower supercharged ZL1 convertible;…
Opel Ampera Wins 2012 Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally
When Opel/Vauxhall first announced that its Ampera plug-in hybrid electric vehicle would participate in the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally for alternative energy vehicles, it made a point to challenge the Tesla Roadster, which won the previous two years. Completing the racing stages from Annecy-le-Vieux to Monte Carlo from March 22 through 25, the Opel Ampera of Bernard…
Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon XL Recalled Over Steering Issue
General Motors is issuing a recall of 6, 159 vehicles citing problems with the steering gear pitman shaft. Certain 2012 Chevy Express vans, Suburban SUVs and GMC Savana’s and Yukons are affected by this recall. GM is saying that the steering gear pitman shaft may not have been hardened adequately, causing a risk of the shaft…
Chevrolet Spark EV Undergoing Testing in California
Equipped with new batteries, GM’s first electric car in America is already being tested in Torrance, California. Six Chevy Spark EVs are being tested by a group of engineers as the American automaker prepares it for its 2013 debut. The engineers are adding roughly 62 miles per day on the Spark EVs, putting it through…
New Chevy Volt Ads Feature “Happiest Drivers on the Planet”
There’s no denying that Chevrolet Volt sales have been sluggish. GM has admitted as much with production halted currently until April 23rd. So the American automaker went back to the drawing board to come up with a new ad campaign for its Volt. Because no doubt, the ad created for the Super Bowl had less…
Kevin Morgan 2010 Chevy Camaro Trans Am For Sale
Back in 2009, Kevin Morgan Designs debuted its custom Chevrolet Camaro Trans Am at SEMA. Now you can have your very own. Based on a 2010 Chevy Camaro, the Kevin Morgan Designs team morphs it into a Trans Am reminiscent of one from the good ‘ol “Smokey and the Bandit” days. The vehicle up for sale is number-8…
Chevrolet Volt Charger Cords Being Replaced Due to Overheating
It sure beats having your Chevrolet Volt up in flames, but having your charger cord overheat and melt isn’t so great either. After complaints from Volt owners that their 120-volt charging cords were overheating, GM first insisted that the issue was with the wiring of the charging outlet, and not the car. Since then, however,…
