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GM recalls over 38,000 hybrids over fire hazard

, May 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

General Motors has recalled more than 38,000 of their new hybrid vehicles over the possibility that a faulty circuit board in the trunk could potentially overheat and start a fire. The recall affects new Buick LaCrosse and Regal models, and Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles, all from the 2012 and 2013 model years. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet Silverado High Country tries to make trucks aspirational

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

There's a huge range of trucks available in the United States. All of the big three automakers produce trucks ranging from budget offerings designed to work only up to high-end luxury trucks designed for truck buyers looking for luxury as much is utility. For the has been producing some very high-end trucks for a number of years under its King Ranch name. Read The Full Story

2014 Corvette C7 Stingray officially set for Indy 500 pace

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

A few days ago, we reported that the new 2014 Chevy Corvette was set to be the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 coming up this month, and today it's official. General Motors has announced that the 2014 Corvette Stingray (a.k.a. the Corvette C7) will pace the 97th Indianapolis 500, making it the 12th time that a Corvette has paced. Read The Full Story

Corvette C7 ups C6 weight by 90 pounds: technology not feather light

, May 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the difference between generations in the Chevrolet Corvette have come down to the overall weight of the vehicles. In the 2014 Corvette Stingray, aka the Corvette C7, we've had our own up close and personal look and run-down of the vehicle straight from Chevrolet, complete with assurances that the interior of this vehicle has been given special care this time around. With the transition in parts and style, has Chevrolet made the C7 too heavy? Read The Full Story

ZR1-spec Corvette C7 could revive LT5 name for 700HP monster

, Apr 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chevrolet could be planning a painfully potent version of the 2014 Corvette C7, it's claimed, packing a supercharged version of the new car's 6.2-liter engine and splashing out a heady 700 HP. The worked-over musclecar, tipped to be branded as the Corvette ZR1, though may not hit showrooms until at least early 2014 so as to avoid cutting into "base" C7 sales. Read The Full Story

2014 Corvette C7 set to be Indy 500 pace car

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

The Indianapolis 500 will be taking place later next month, and it's known as "the greatest spectacle in racing" and one of the biggest racing events in the world, right up there with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The pace car that will lead the pack to the green flag will be Chevrolet's all-new 2014 Corvette C7 (a.k.a. the Corvette Stingray). Read The Full Story

2014 Corvette Stingray edges toward market as model release detailed

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the 2014 Corvette Stingray has been announced with release details in both its upcoming Convertible and coup modles for the road within the year. With the 2014 Corvette Stingray lineup, it would appear that both the coup and the Convertible will be available at under a sixty thousand dollar starting point while Chevrolet marketing's vice president Chris Perry assured the public that at such a point, thre will be no competition from the vehicle line's opponents. This set of vehicles has been shown at auto shows earlier this year including the 2013 New York Auto Show where we got our own introduction to the design. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet Spark dubbed most efficient electric vehicle in US market

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

On November 27, 2012, Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Spark electric vehicle at the LA Auto Show, an EV offering a 130 HP electric motor alongside a 20+ kWh lithium ion battery. Fast forward half a year, and the small electric car has been dubbed the most efficient retail EV in the US, offering an EPA-estimated range of 82 miles. Calculated out, this comes out as a 119MPGe equivalent. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet’s 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel trumps non-hybrid vehicles with 46MPG

, Apr 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chevrolet's 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel car has beat out all non-hybrid passenger cars in the United States in highway gas mileage, coming in at 46MGP. Such a mileage rating offers drivers approximately 700 miles on the highway per tank, basing it on the EPA's highway estimate and, obviously, the gas tank's capacity. Chevrolet boasts the vehicle over its competitors, saying the Cruze Clean Turbo beats out the VW Jetta TDI auto in multiple categories. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet wants 70% of its new Impala sedans to be sold to retail customers

, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Production for the new Chevrolet Impala officially kicked off earlier this month. Chevrolet is building its new flagship sedan and is set to ship the vehicles dealer showrooms this month. Traditionally, sales of the Chevrolet Impala haven't been very strong with retail customers. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet says Volt owners are exceeding EPA fuel economy estimates

, Apr 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

One of the more interesting electric/hybrid vehicles on the market today is the Chevrolet Volt. This car is isn't a traditional electric vehicle or a traditional hybrid with Chevrolet calling it an extended range electric vehicle. The car uses mostly electric power to drive the wheels and has an onboard gasoline generator that charges the battery when longer driving distance is needed than a traditional electric vehicle will allow. Read The Full Story

2014 Chevrolet Impala production kicks off

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

We've talked a few times about the 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Chevrolet and General Motors have high hopes for the 2014 Impala to become the passenger halo car that Chevrolet is in desperate need of. Previous versions of the Impala have not been as popular as Chevrolet desired. Read The Full Story
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