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Detroit 2011: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback and Sedan World Premiere
Originally launched at the Paris Auto Show as the new Chevrolet Aveo, General Motors is rebranding the car as the Sonic. With the Aveo name hardly revered in the industry it’s more than just a smart marketing move, giving an all-new name to an all-new car. Debuting at the Detroit Auto Show today in both…
Chevy Volt to Offer Cordless Cell Phone Charging Using Powermat Techology
If you’re running a little low on cell phone juice and need a boost, the Chevy Volt will soon have you covered. General Motors has just announced that they’ve paired up with Powermat (a wireless charging technology) to bring Volt owners a new way to charge their personal electronic devices without those pesky charging cords….
2012 Chevy Camaro to Get Upgraded V6 Engine
Having introduced the new Camaro with a 304-hp V6 engine, Chevy bumped that number up to 312 ponies for the 2011 model in order to keep pace with the Mustang. Now the rear-drive machine may get even more power. Along with a list of small upgrades for 2012, the Camaro appears to be offered with…
Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf EVs Sell in Small Numbers in December
Sales of both the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf electric cars were insignificant in the month of December. Due to the slow ramp-up of production volumes, it’s still unclear how much long-term demand for EVs there is. In December GM sold less than 350 Chevy Volts, while Nissan moved just 10 Leaf models in the…
Top 10 Most Anticipated Vehicles of 2011
There’s no doubt that 2010 has been a monumentally important year for the auto industry and one worth looking back on. From the Toyota recall crisis, to the success stories at Hyundai and Ford, to the launch of the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, there have been no end of major news stories in the…
2014 Chevy Silverado to Shed 500 Pounds to Help Meet CAFE Regs
In a bid to meet strict 2016 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, the pickup truck segment might face the biggest challenge of all. While more efficient engines are part of the solution, automakers are increasingly looking at cutting weight as a way to improve overall fuel economy. The first of a new generation of…
Callaway Germany Corvette Z06-RR is a Street Legal Track Weapon
Corvette’s Z06 platform is arguably one of the most potent foundations on which to build a street-legal race car from. Callaway Europe has recently been working on its Z06-RR, outfitting the American sports car with plenty of race-inspired go fast goods while retaining its street legality. Starting with the Z06’s aluminum frame that’s been stiffened…
Canadians Prefer the Ford Mustang Over the Chevy Camaro
If you’ve been paying attention to the muscle cars wars between Ford and Chevy, likely you already know that the Camaro is poised to out-sell the Mustang for the first time since pretty much anyone can remember. The opposite is true in Canada, where our neighbors to the North have a noted preference to the…
GM Recalls 2005-07 Cadillac CTS; Plus 2011 Cadillac, GMC and Chevy Trucks
General Motors has announced two separate recalls for a total of five vehicles totaling 100,000 units in all. The majority of recalled vehicles are 2005-07 Cadillac CTS models where the passenger airbag could fail to inflate in a crash due to a possible broken connection with the sensor in the passenger seat. In total 95,927…
General Motors Targeting 150,000 EVs by 2015 Says CEO
General Motors is working on a plan to more than triple sales of electric cars in the near future says company CEO Dan Akerson. According to a report by Automotive News, Akerson wants to reach this goal by the middle of the decade. Arguably, tripling sales of GM’s current EVs (ie. the Chevy Volt) wouldn’t…
Gulf Oil Spill Booms Get Reused, Recycled in Chevy Volt
The project is expected to create enough material for use in under the hood, primarily for the plastic radiator foil to improve airflow around the car and cover the entire first year production of the Volt, which is pegged at approximately 10,000 cars.
Jay Leno Takes Delivery of His Chevrolet Volt [Video]
Jay Leno might be best known as a late night talk show host, but to automotive enthusiasts he’s regarded as a genuine car guy – and one that just happens to have millions of dollars to spend on his hobby. But instead of packing his garage full of rare Ferraris or the latest Bugatti (even…
El Camino Rumored to Return as Part of GM’s Larger RWD Plan
The death of the Pontiac brand, and subsequently the G8 sports sedan, also marked the end of the rumored Pontiac G8 ST. The ST was said to be a version of the Holden Ute (above), and the spiritual successor to the famed El Camino. According to several sources familiar with GM’s product plans the automaker…
2011 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Cadillac SRX Recalled for Seat Belt Failure Risk
If you own a 2011 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain or Cadillac SRX this is not a recall you want to miss. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been busy recalling everything from Bentley logos to Suzuki gloveboxes, this latest recall regards seat belts that could fail. In total, 97,800 of the three…
First Chevrolet Volt Auctioned Off for $225,000
The auction for the first Chevrolet Volt has come to an end, with the winning bidder putting up $225,000 for what might be a very lucrative investment. And while its future value might be unknown, what is certain is that the $225,000 isn’t going to be wasted with the proceeds going to the Detroit Public…
Volt-Based Chevy Amp Crossover to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Taking almost five years to come to market, the Chevrolet Volt is finally here and now GM is set to showcase the distant future of the brand once again by unveiling a new crossover model based on the Volt. The Chevrolet Amp (as it’s rumored to be called) will reportedly be unveiled at the upcoming…
Chevy Silverado HD Named Motor Trend Truck of the Year
Introduced last summer the 2011 Silverado HD is highlighted by a new, improved chassis, better suspension and steering, plus a new Duramax diesel and Allison transmission.
Chevy Camaro Named Most Collectible Car of 2010
It delivers a great blend of acceleration, handling, braking, customizing potential and cool factor for a reasonable price, ingredients that many experts say bode well for future collectibility.
High-End Chevy Silverado ‘Scottsdale’ Pickup Under Consideration
Chevy will look to introduce a new high-end version of its popular Silverado pickup truck in a bid to compete with similar offerings from rivals at Ford and Ram. The new truck, which is rumored to wear the ‘Scottsdale’ badge, will sit above the LTZ model, which is the current top-trim offered by Chevy. Recently…
Chevrolet Aveo to Change Name to ‘Sonic’
Despite having already debuted the new Chevy Aveo show car at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, and the official production model reveal at the Paris Auto Show, General Motors has reportedly decided to change the sub-compact’s name when it arrives here in 2011. According to the team at GMInsideNews, Chevy has green-lighted a…
2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Priced from $29,150
Chevrolet has yet to officially announce pricing figures for the new 2011 Camaro Convertible, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist yet. A trip by the new cars section on Edmunds.com shows the data has been released to a select group of car shopping sites and the Camaro Convertible comes in at exactly where GM…
GM to Expand Volt Range to Three Models by 2015
General Motors will look to expand its lineup of extended range electric cars to three models by the time the current Chevrolet Volt’s production cycle has run its course. At least that is GM’s plan for the European market under the Opel/Vauxhall brands where GM has just launched the sister car to the Volt, the…
Keep Your Pants On With Auto-Inspired Belts
It’s a good idea to buckle up in the car to keep you safe, but did you know that buckling up can keep you pants up? There are a few belts out there from your favorite automotive brands and are worthy of keeping your pants in place. The auto-inspired belts from Pure Detroit make it…
Camaro Z28 Confirmed as 2012 Model, Again
Chances are that if you’ve ever heard of the Camaro Z28 you already know that it is set to launch next year as a 2012 model. Numerous spy photos of the car have been taken and rumors have slipped out, the latest being reported confirmation from two sources inside GM that the Z28 will get…
