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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…
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…
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…
Opel Ampera Breaks 7,000 Order Mark, Nearly Sold Out Until Years End
Chevrolet Volt sales in America haven’t been what GM had hoped with the American automaker even stopping production to let inventory numbers subside a bit. But it appears that GM executives can let out a sigh of relief, as the European counterpart, the Opel Ampera, has broken the 7,000 order mark and is nearly sold…
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,…
Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L Ecotec Turbo Now With Automatic Transmission
Chevrolet has announced that its turbocharged Ecotec 1.4 liter engine equipped Sonic subcompact will now be available with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The quickest of its class, the 6-speed manual turbocharged Ecotec 1.4 liter engine propels the Sonic from 0-to-60 mph in 7.8 seconds, faster than the comparable 2012 Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, or Hyundai…
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Set to Make Debut at New York Auto Show
Earlier today, the 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer was revealed but GM mentioned that it would not be bringing it to America. Why? Because models like the Traverse is taking precedence in our market. “The new Traverse builds on the success of the current model offering a wide variety of improvements to ride and handling, interior materials…
Chevy Camaro GT3 Race Car is Ready to Compete
The Sareni United / YACO Motorsport Chevy Camaro GT3 race car is pure awesome. We thought the final version debuted earlier this year, but the team did some last-minute tweaks to make it look better than ever. Even though the changes aren’t extensive, the Camaro GT3 race car now sports a large carbon fiber splitter and…
Opel Ampera To Participate In 2012 Rally Monte Carlo
Six Opel Ampera plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, the identical twin to the American Chevrolet Volt, will make an inaugural appearance at this year’s International Rally Monte Carlo. Entering the Monte Carlo Rally for Alternative Energy Vehicles, the six Amperas will race against 150 other green cars in a series of stages starting March 22 from…
Ultra Custom ’63 Corvette is a 1,000 HP Beauty And it Could be Yours
Looking for a truly unique car to add to your collection? Better head to the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach, Fla. from April 5 through 7. This custom 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe V7 features a twin-turbo, mid-engine setup backed by a stunning design. The Chevrolet LS V8 1,000-hp (915 lb-ft of torque) engine powers…
Chevrolet Corvette Celebrates 60th Birthday by Blowing Out 60 Candles – Video
Blowing candles out on a birthday cake seems like an age-old tradition, but who would have thought a car could do it? When one of America’s most famous sports car turned 60, Chevrolet decided to give it its candles to blow out. The American automaker took a Corvette 427 Convertible out to the track that…
Chevrolet Corvette Celebrates 60th Anniversary At Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is Britain‘s premier motoring event celebrating racing heritage. Last year, the venue celebrated the centenary of the iconic Chevrolet brand. For 2012, Chevrolet returns once more to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Chevrolet Corvette. First conceptualized as the 1952 EX-122 concept, designer Harley Earl wanted to create an American…
2016 Camaro May Shed Weight, Get Downsized Engines Hints Chief Engineer
New Chevrolet NASCAR Race Car Sparks Rumors of Commodore’s Return
The Chevy Impala has become a staple in NASCAR for the past few years, having claimed the checkered flag an astonishing 79 times since 2007. Just this past week, Tony Stewart took the win at Las Vegas and was one of three Impalas in the top five when the race ended. Impressive as that may…
GM Offers $1,000 Off V6 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain as 4-Cylinder Supply Dwindles
A direct reflection of the current market, GM has been struggling to keep up with demand for the 4-cylinder Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers for the past two months. Facing a shortage in supply, GM has restricted dealer orders to better ration its bestsellers. Unfortunately, this has caused many dealers to fill their inventory…
2012 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R Set to Debut at Sebring
The next generation of Chevy Corvette C6.Rs will make their racing debut at the upcoming 12 Hours of Sebring race. The newest C6.R race car will feature a widebody based on the ZR1, but will be powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8. The new C6.R will be a whole two inches wider than the iteration…
2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5L, Turbocharged 2.0L Specs Announced
Until now, all we have seen from the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is the Eco model with its eAssist 2.4L four-cylinder. But now we finally have details on the non-hybrid variants of the Malibu, which will come with either a 2.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder, or a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder. The naturally aspirated 2.5L will have 197-hp…
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Makes World Debut: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
The third variant of the world’s favorite Chevrolet has made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon will join the existing sedan and hatchback which together have sold more than 1-million globally since its launch in 2009. Unfortunately America won’t be watching creative commercials featuring the Cruze station…
Shock! Chevy Volt Wins European Car of the Year: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Although the Ampera is little more than a badge engineered version of the Volt, raising Opel’s profile should at least help the brand in the short term.
Chevrolet ‘Under the Blue Arch’ Ads Inspired by ‘The Office’ – Video
Michael Scott and Jim Halpert won’t be selling you a Chevrolet, but the brand’s new advertising campaign is borrowing some comic influence from Randall Einhorn, director of The Office. “The automotive retail advertising landscape is very crowded, so you have to find a way to break through,” said Joel Ewanick, GM vice president and Global Chief…
