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2013 Chevy Malibu Teased Ahead of Shanghai, New York Auto Show Debuts [Video]

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2013 Chevy Malibu Teased Ahead of Shanghai, New York Auto Show Debuts [Video]
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Chevy has just released a revealing teaser image of its next-generation Malibu sedan, with the car officially set to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 18th. Coinciding with that debut, Chevy will release full details and photos on its Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/chevrolet. With styling inspired by the Camaro, the new Malibu will… Continue Reading...

Pontiac G8 Successor Set to Launch in 2013

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Pontiac G8 Successor Set to Launch in 2013
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Easily the best thing to come out of the now-defunct Pontiac brand in recent memory was the G8 sports sedan – based on the Australian Commodore. Not only was it an impressive performance machine, but it gave North America a taste of just how good a job Holden is doing down under. Looking to satisfy… Continue Reading...

Video Surfaces of Hinson Motorsports’ 230-MPH Corvette Crash

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There’s risks when you take your vehicle to tackle land speed records at the Texas Mile. Hinson Motorsports’ Chevrolet Corvette Z06 experienced everyone’s biggest fear when the vehicle flipped going an astonishing 230-mph. Luckily the driver didn’t sustain any major injuries, a huge testament to Hinson Motorsports in focusing on safety as much as performance…. Continue Reading...

Next-Gen Chevy Equinox to Go Global, Shrink in Size and Weight

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Next-Gen Chevy Equinox to Go Global, Shrink in Size and Weight
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Following an increasingly popular trend, Chevy will look to build its next-generation Equinox compact crossover on a global platform. Set to be based on the next-gen Chevy Cruze architecture, the Equinox is slated to be smaller and lighter than the current model. Along with more efficient engines, automakers are working to reduce weight from vehicles… Continue Reading...

Chevy Cruze SS Not Planned After All, But More Powerful Model Is

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Chevy Cruze SS Not Planned After All, But More Powerful Model Is
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Despite reports to the contrary, the team at Car & Driver are reporting Chevrolet has no plans to introduce a Cruze SS model. But that doesn’t mean a more powerful version isn’t in the cards. Wait? So wouldn’t a more potent Cruze be a Cruze SS, you’re asking? Not exactly. Rather than a sport-compact-style machine,… Continue Reading...

Corvette Ad from 12 Hours of Sebring: Asked to Dial-Down ZR1 ‘Just to be Fair’ [Video]

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Chevy’s had some entertaining commercials as of late, from a memorable Super Bowl spot for the new Camaro this year, to last year’s ‘America still builds rockets‘ Corvette ad. Well, the boys at Chevy’s marketing agency quietly introduced a new ad for the ‘Vette over the weekend during the 12 Hours of Sebring race. In… Continue Reading...

GM’s 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission Could Make Chevy Cruze a Fuel Economy Leader

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GM’s 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission Could Make Chevy Cruze a Fuel Economy Leader
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New details on GMs upcoming 7-speed dual-clutch transmission have surfaced, although it’s probably not what you’re thinking. Those who don’t recall the first rumors of this new high-tech unit might jump to the conclusion that it’s a beefy unit designed for the next-generation Corvette and a select-group of Cadillacs. Quite the opposite is true. In… Continue Reading...

Chevy Volt’s Poor Green Car Book Ranking ‘Doesn’t Add Up’ Says GM

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Chevy Volt’s Poor Green Car Book Ranking ‘Doesn’t Add Up’ Says GM
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It was hard not to be surprised by the recent Green Car Book ranking of the Chevrolet Volt, which placed it just 13th in a list of most environmentally friendly vehicles. The Volt, after all, has a 60-mpg combined EPA sticker rating. The list, compiled by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a… Continue Reading...

Chevy Cruze Diesel Coming to America Next Year

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Chevy Cruze Diesel Coming to America Next Year
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Chevrolet will begin selling a diesel version of its new Cruze compact sedan starting in 2012. Currently the car is available with two gasoline engines, but according to GMInsideNews, sources at the Lordstown, Ohio plant that builds the car are confirming the diesel model will arrive for the 2013 model year, with sales starting some… Continue Reading...

Chevy Cruze Named 2011 Canadian Car of the Year [CIAS 2011]

Chevy Cruze Named 2011 Canadian Car of the Year [CIAS 2011]
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The new Chevrolet Cruze can add one more trophy to its case, being awarded the 2011 Canadian Car of the Year today at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The Cruze beat out the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Jetta TDI to receive the honor from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada. Last year the… Continue Reading...

Chevy Camaro ZL1 Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show With 550-HP Supercharged V8

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Chevy Camaro ZL1 Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show With 550-HP Supercharged V8
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To help celebrate 100 years of Chevrolet, the brand has just unveiled “the most technically advanced Camaro ever,” the ZL1. The name might not sound quite as retro-cool as ZR1 (the rumored badge for this beast), but it does have a noted history in the Camaro ranks. Bringing the muscle car into the sports car… Continue Reading...

2011 Super Bowl Commercials: Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Hyundai

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It’s over, you’re probably hung over, Green Bay won and Christina Aguilera botched the National Anthem. Oh, and then there are all those pricey commercials. In case you missed some, or just want to watch them again, we’ve compiled all the automotive ads in one convenient location. The long-shot favorite is Volkswagen’s Darth Vader spot… Continue Reading...

Chevy Camaro Super Bowl Ad Puts Women (Beautiful Women) in the Driver’s Seat [Video]

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Chevy has just released the second of five Super Bowl ads that it will air during the big game this weekend and while the first spot was all about a good laugh, sex appeal is the focus here. With all the drama of an action movie and plenty of beautiful models racing around in a… Continue Reading...

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to Debut at Chicago Auto Show

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
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Chevrolet will unveil the highly anticipated Camaro Z28 at the Chicago Auto Show in just a few weeks time. The team at egmcartech.com have confirmed the news from sources inside General Motors after the ultra high-performance version of the Camaro was a no-show at the Detroit show. No official details about the Z28 have been… Continue Reading...

Chevy Volt Unlikely to Live Up to Sales Expectations

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Chevy Volt Unlikely to Live Up to Sales Expectations
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The Chevy Volt works as a car and as a green transportation solution, but as a business case it’s less sound. Helped by massive tax incentives to make the $41,000 entry price a more attractive number to consumers, GM insists demand for the car is strong, repeatedly announcing new plans to up production numbers. That,… Continue Reading...

Chevy Camaro Convertible to be Awarded to Super Bowl XLV MVP

Chevy Camaro Convertible to be Awarded to Super Bowl XLV MVP
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In less than two weeks the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet in Dallas to compete in Super Bowl XLV and along with a shiny silver trophy, the MVP will drive off in a new Camaro Convertible. The car will appear on field and will help drum-up interest in the new-for-2012 model, which… Continue Reading...

Camaro SS Convertible Announced as 2011 Indy 500 Pace Car; 50 Models Headed to Production

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Camaro SS Convertible Announced as 2011 Indy 500 Pace Car; 50 Models Headed to Production
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Chevrolet has announced that the Camaro SS Convertible will be the official 2011 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. White with orange stripes, the car is styled after the ’69 Camaro pace car with 50 special edition models slated to be built. The first of the 50 will be auctioned off through the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event this… Continue Reading...

Barrett-Jackson to Auction Off Unique ‘Vette to Benefit Corvette Museum

Barrett-Jackson to Auction Off Unique ‘Vette to Benefit Corvette Museum
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Hardcore ‘Vette enthusiasts, will probably recognize the car as the same one driven by Ron Fellows at the ‘Legends of Le Mans’ event at Laguna Seca last year. Continue Reading...

Chevy Offering Performance Driving Lessons To All New Corvette Buyers

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Chevy Offering Performance Driving Lessons To All New Corvette Buyers
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The Chevrolet Corvette is not only the longest running sportscar in America (it has been in non-stop production since 1953), but with prices starting at $48,950 it is also one of the most affordable performance machines on the market today. A lot of people who can afford a new Corvette, have not been in and… Continue Reading...

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Video, First Look [2011 Detroit Auto Show]

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Debuting at the Detroit Auto Show in both hatchback and sedan forms, the Sonic will compete against established rivals in the sub-compact segment like the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris, not to mention newcomers like the Ford Fiesta. Aiming to attract younger buyers with sporty styling, the Sonic also has power on tap with a… Continue Reading...

Chevy Volt Hatchback, MPV Coming Says General Motors CEO

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Chevy Volt Hatchback, MPV Coming Says General Motors CEO
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Speaking just a day after Toyota officially announced the expansion of the Prius hybrid into a whole lineup of vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show, General Motors CEO Daniel Akerson has confirmed the Chevy Volt will follow a similar path. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress, Akerson said both a hatchback and MPV version… Continue Reading...

Chevy Considering In-House Tuner Parts Line for Small Cars

Chevy Considering In-House Tuner Parts Line for Small Cars
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Debuting alongside the Sonic Hatchback and Sedan at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday was what Chevy is calling the Sonic Z-Spec Concept. It’s not a concept for a new car, however, but for a line of in-house tuner parts that Chevy is considering. Chevrolet first rolled out a lineup of Z-Spec cars at this year’s… Continue Reading...

Detroit 2011: Chevy Sonic Hatch and Sedan Debut Alongside Sporty Z-Spec Concept

Detroit 2011: Chevy Sonic Hatch and Sedan Debut Alongside Sporty Z-Spec Concept
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Having already released full details and photos of the Sonic Hatchback and Sedan earlier in the day, when it came time for the big reveal at the Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet rolled out a third model as well – the Z-Spec. While only a concept, it does give a glimpse at a possible in-house tuning… Continue Reading...

Detroit 2011: Chevy Volt Wins North American Car of the Year, No One Surprised [Video]

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Detroit 2011: Chevy Volt Wins North American Car of the Year, No One Surprised [Video]
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To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Chevrolet Volt was awarded the 2011 North American Car of the Year. “It’s a great honor to be recognized as the North American Car of the Year,” said GM CEO Dan Akerson after being handed the award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. “Since… Continue Reading...