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		<title>Chevy Spark adds Fast Charge and route re-mapping to avoid range anxiety</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevrolet&#8217;s Spark could slip under the all-important $20k barrier, assuming government eco-car subsidies work in your favor, with the EV priced up ahead of its showroom arrival in mid-June. The sticker price of the battery-powered Chevy will be $27,495, the company has confirmed, but it hopes a brace of tax credits, incentives, and a new  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevy-spark-adds-fast-charge-and-route-re-mapping-to-avoid-range-anxiety-23283308/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chevrolet&#8217;s <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/search/chevrolet+spark" target="_blank">Spark</a> could slip under the all-important $20k barrier, assuming government eco-car subsidies work in your favor, with the EV priced up ahead of its showroom arrival in mid-June. The sticker price of the battery-powered Chevy will be $27,495, the company has confirmed, but it hopes a brace of tax credits, incentives, and a new lease option will see the car hit Tesla Model S style popularity, rather than moldering like a Nissan Leaf.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-283309" alt="2014 Chevrolet Spark EV" src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2014-Chevrolet-SparkEV-022-580x416.jpg" width="580" height="416" /></p>
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<p>Those tax incentives could amount to as much as $7,500, depending on where the car is registered. Add in California credits some are eligible, and that could knock another $2,500 off the sticker; in fact, GM says, the Spark EV could end up $17,495 if the driver can get all the potential discounts.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-283310" alt="2014 Chevrolet Spark EV." src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2014-Chevrolet-SparkEV-011-580x386.jpg" width="580" height="386" /></p>
<p>Difficulty in getting behind the wheel might be a matter more of finding a showroom with the Spark inside, rather than affording it. Chevrolet&#8217;s initial roll-out plans consist of select dealers in California and Oregon; beyond that, it&#8217;s not clear which states will get the car next.</p>
<p>As for the lease, that&#8217;s $199 per month over the course of three years, after a $999 initial payment and fees, assuming you qualify.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-283317" alt="2014 Chevrolet Spark EV" src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2014-Chevrolet-SparkEV-021-580x386.jpg" width="580" height="386" /></p>
<p>Since range anxiety is likely to be a lasting concern for electric car drivers, the Spark EV works with Chevy&#8217;s RemoteLink app that hooks up via Bluetooth with the in-car systems and OnStar; that can re-plan your journey so that you drive via a charging station if you won&#8217;t have sufficient power to make it all the way.</p>
<p>That&#8217;ll work best with the optional DC Fast Charging &#8211; though not quite ready for the June launch &#8211; which will allow the Spark to power back up to 80-percent in around 20 minutes. Chevrolet says that, unlike some of its (unnamed) rivals&#8217; cars, the Spark can use DC Fast Charging multiple times during the day without ill-effect. From a 240V supply the car will get to 100-percent in under 7hrs.</p>

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		<title>GM recalls over 38,000 hybrids over fire hazard</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. Once the circuit  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/gm-recalls-over-38000-hybrids-over-fire-hazard-08281024/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/gm">General Motors</a> has recalled <a href="http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchResults?searchType=ID&#038;targetCategory=R&#038;searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=13V173000" target="_blank">more than 38,000 of their new hybrid vehicles</a> 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.</p>
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<p>Once the circuit board overheats, it can cause the cars’ 12-volt battery to drain and one of several indicator lights to turn on on the instrument panel, which means that owners will be aware of the issue when it happens. However, if drivers ignore the warning lights (which we all do sometimes, right?), the engine could eventually stall and start a fire in the trunk.</p>
<p>Thankfully, though, the issue doesn&#8217;t affect the rechargable lithium-ion battery that&#8217;s a part of the cars&#8217; electric hybrid system. If you&#8217;re curious to know whether your specific car is or will be affected, General Motors says that most of the incidents reported have happened within the first 1,000 miles of driving with the cars. No accidents or injuries were reported.</p>
<p>We actually took a look at Buick&#8217;s latest <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/buick-2014-lacross-official-with-intellilink-and-ultra-luxury-options-26275334/">LaCrosse</a> and <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-buick-regal-unveiled-with-intellilink-and-efficiency-features-26275329/">Regal</a> hybrid models during the New York Auto Show back in March. These new models aren&#8217;t a part of the recall, as they&#8217;re the 2014 models. The new cars come with the company&#8217;s next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system, which we got <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/buicks-next-generation-intellilink-infotainment-system-hands-on-26275395/">our hands on as well</a>.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-gm-recalls-eassist-20130506,0,9218.story" target="_blank">via</a> LA Times]</p>
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		<title>2014 Corvette C7 Stingray officially set for Indy 500 pace</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 13:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-c7-stingray-officially-set-for-indy-500-pace-03280452/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few days ago, we reported that the new 2014 Chevy Corvette was <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-c7-set-to-be-indy-500-pace-car-29279788/">set to be the pace car for the Indianapolis 500</a> coming up this month, and today it&#8217;s official. General Motors <a href="http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/May/0502-corvette-indy500.html" target="_blank">has announced</a> 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.</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2014CorvetteStingrayIndyPaceCar01-medium-580x348.jpg" alt="2014CorvetteStingrayIndyPaceCar01-medium" width="580" height="348" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-280453" /></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/gm">General Motors</a> also revealed official photos of the pace car bearing the &#8220;Indianapolis 500&#8243; logo on the doors of the Corvette, as well as &#8220;Official Pace Car&#8221; towards the bottom of the car on the sides. The Corvette will have strobes in both the headlights and taillights, as well as flashing lights pointing out the back window of the car.</p>
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<p>General Motors says that no engine modifications were needed to the pace car in order to keep up pace duties throughout the race, which isn&#8217;t a surprise considering that the car has a top speed of 190 mph thanks to its 450 horsepower motor under the hood. This year&#8217;s race marks the 24th time that <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> has had the honors to pace the Indy 500, which is more than any other auto maker.</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2014CorvetteStingrayIndyPaceCar04-medium-580x250.jpg" alt="2014CorvetteStingrayIndyPaceCar04-medium" width="580" height="250" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-280455" /></p>
<p>1948 was the first year that Chevrolet paced the Indy 500 with a Fleetmaster sedan. Then in 1978, the Corvette saw its first time leading the Indy Car pack around the 2.5-mile track. At that time, the Corvette was in its third-generation (also called the Stingray back then as well), and the car was most known for its elongated front end and the short, stubby rear end with the fierce raised-up fenders in the front.</p>
<p><em>Images via General Motors</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Indianapolis 500 will be taking place later next month, and it&#8217;s known as &#8220;the greatest spectacle in racing&#8221; 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&#8217;s all-new  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-c7-set-to-be-indy-500-pace-car-29279788/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Indianapolis 500 will be taking place later next month, and it&#8217;s known as &#8220;the greatest spectacle in racing&#8221; 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&#8217;s all-new 2014 Corvette C7 (a.k.a. the Corvette Stingray).</p>
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<p>Of course, this shouldn&#8217;t come as much of a surprise if you&#8217;ve been following the Indy 500 the past few years. The race has used a Corvette as the pace car every year for the past 10 years or so, but this will be the first year that the Indy 500 will be using a brand spankin&#8217; new 2014 Corvette C7.</p>
<p>The photo below is a spy shot of the pace car that will be used in the race next month. Obviously, it&#8217;s nothing too special, save for the blue and white paint scheme and the strobes plastered all over the car. We&#8217;re guessing that the car will eventually be suited with Indy 500 decals on the sides to make it look more official, but in the meantime, the car sports a rather plain look.</p>
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<p>We took a look at the new Corvette last month at the New York Auto Show, where we also got to chat with the chief engineer behind the new car, as well as get a look at the interior since the outside of the car is only half the story. If you&#8217;re curious about learning more on the 2014 Corvette C7, we highly suggest you <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-stingray-gm-talks-authentic-design-29275749/">check out our in-depth look</a> at the car.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/future-cars/future-car-news-2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-indy-500-pace-car" target="_blank">via</a> Road and Track]</p>
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		<title>Chevrolet officially unveils 2014 Corvette Convertible</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevrolet officially unveiled the 2014 Corvette Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show this week. We obviously already saw the regular fastback version of the car when it was initially unveiled back in January, but now we finally get to see the car with its top down, ready for some summer driving on California&#8217;s Highway 1.  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-officially-unveils-2014-corvette-convertible-06272791/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chevrolet <a href="http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Mar/0305-corvette-convertible.html" target="_blank">officially unveiled</a> the 2014 Corvette Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show this week. We obviously already saw the regular fastback version of the car when it was initially unveiled <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-officially-unveils-2014-corvette-c7-13265091/">back in January</a>, but now we finally get to see the car with its top down, ready for some summer driving on California&#8217;s Highway 1.</p>
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<p>Chevrolet says that the convertible features &#8220;an all-new, fully electronic&#8221; top that can be lowered and raised using the car’s key fob, meaning you don&#8217;t actually have to be in the car to activate it. The top can also be opened or closed while driving as well, at speeds of up to 30 mph. Who knows what would happen at faster speeds, but we wouldn&#8217;t dare to test it out.</p>
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<p>Of course, unlike other expensive convertibles, the 2014 Corvette convertible comes with a soft top rather than a retractable hard top, and this has been a Corvette staple for many years, so it makes sense that Chevrolet is wanting to stick with tradition. However there are a few changes to the car besides just the top being chopped off, although they&#8217;re rather minor.</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2014-Chevrolet-CorvetteConv-061-medium-580x386.jpg" alt="2014-Chevrolet-CorvetteConv-061-medium" width="580" height="386" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-272794" /></p>
<p>The side vents located by the rear wheels are gone from the convertible version, apparently so that the car can make room to store the top, which features a hard tonneau cover to protect the top when it&#8217;s down. And sadly, the convertible loses the awesome fastback style of the 2014 Corvette coupe, but we suppose that&#8217;s a tradeoff when you want the wind in your hair.</p>
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		<title>2014 Corvette design dates back to 1997</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When General Motors and Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray last month, it received mixed reactions. Yes, it&#8217;s an amazing-looking car, and the redesign makes it more sleek than ever. However, many critics were upset that Chevrolet ditched the iconic rounded taillights in favor of a new look. Then again, this isn&#8217;t the first  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-design-dates-back-to-1997-21270561/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When General Motors and Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-officially-unveils-2014-corvette-c7-13265091/">last month</a>, it received mixed reactions. Yes, it&#8217;s an amazing-looking car, and the redesign makes it more sleek than ever. However, many critics were upset that Chevrolet ditched the iconic rounded taillights in favor of a new look. Then again, this isn&#8217;t the first this has happened.</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1997-corvette-580x326.jpg" alt="1997-corvette" width="580" height="326" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-270564" /></p>
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<p>When Chevrolet was planning to redesign the Corvette starting with the 1997 model year, they wanted to stick with something conservative, which meant that a lot of design proposals were thrown out. At that time, the Corvette didn&#8217;t see a makeover since 1983, so a long-awaited redesign was definitely due, but it seems the company didn&#8217;t want to surprise too many people.</p>
<p>One of the design proposals that Chevrolet threw out was the one <a href="http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165362" target="_blank">pictured above</a>. It looks quite familiar, right? The taillights are same square shape of the 2014 model, and the quad-exhaust is all there in the middle (which showed up on the Corvette C5 actually, so that&#8217;s sort of out of the question). This particular design, though, was deemed too crazy for 1997, so it was eventually thrown out.</p>
<p>However, here in 2014, it seems the design is ready for prime time, and while many thought that the 2014 Corvette&#8217;s taillights came straight from the recently-redesigned Camaro, it seems that the Camaro might have actually gotten the idea from this 1997 Corvette design proposal. Plus, the 2014 model has the same overall fastback shape and the diagonal air vents towards the front. Coincidence?</p>
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<p>[<a href="http://jalopnik.com/the-2014-corvette-started-off-as-a-rejected-design-for-331071413" target="_blank">via</a> Jalopnik]</p>
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		<title>2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray teased in a beautiful 28-second commercial</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Sin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevy has just released a 28-second web-only commercial that gives us a small taste of the tyrant that is the 2014 Corvette Stingray. The commercial is very simple, and it shows off the sleek and stunning design of the C7, while showing us a peek at the incredible power this car possesses. The commercial is  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-chevy-corvette-stingray-teased-in-a-beautiful-28-second-commercial-17269650/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevy/" target="_blank">Chevy</a> has just released a 28-second web-only commercial that gives us a small taste of the tyrant that is the 2014 Corvette Stingray. The commercial is very simple, and it shows off the sleek and stunning design of the C7, while showing us a peek at the incredible power this car possesses. The commercial is shot in black and white to showcase the beauty of the C7&#8242;s polished black design. This commercial is part of Chevrolet&#8217;s multi-leveled marketing program meant to tease consumers little by little while they crave more and more.</p>
<p><a href="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2014-Chevy-Corvette-Stingray.jpg"><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2014-Chevy-Corvette-Stingray.jpg" alt="2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray" width="520" height="318" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-269651" /></a><br />
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<p>The 2014 Corvette Stingray shows us that art isn&#8217;t just something that is composed of paint and hung on a wall. It can also be a beautiful, well-engineered, automotive beast. The C7 is a car that brings justice to the Corvette name. Even before its release, it&#8217;s already being hailed as possibly the best American sports car ever. It has a Gen V small-block 6.2 liter pushrod V-8 with a LT1 engine capable of pushing out 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque in its base form. The C7 also features the latest technology, like variable valve timing, Direct Injection, and displacement on demand.</p>
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<p>The Corvette Stingray is powerful and it is fast, with 0 to 60 MPH times expected to come in at or under 4 seconds. Also to complement its beauty, most of the C7&#8242;s body panels are composed of ultra-light, yet extremely strong carbon fiber. It&#8217;s also more conservative than the C6, being able to top the C6&#8242;s 26-MPG EPA highway estimate.</p>
<p>The Corvette name has been iconic since its first production back in 1953. It was coveted, with 300 hand-built, polo white convertibles being produced in 1953 alone. It had been a status symbol, but as each generation of Corvette was produced, it started losing its glory, especially when being compared the likes of the Italian&#8217;s Ferraris and Lamborghinis and the German&#8217;s Porsches. The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray is said to be the car Chevy needs in order to redeem the Corvette name. The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray should go on sale sometime in Q3 this year.</p>
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		<title>2014 Corvette shows up in the wild</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevrolet officially unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan a couple weeks ago, and while we got to see it on the show floor under the pretty lights, it&#8217;s just not the same as seeing it out in the public dominating the roads. However, someone ended up  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-shows-up-in-the-wild-22266246/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> officially <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-officially-unveils-2014-corvette-c7-13265091/">unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7</a> at the <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/naias">North American International Auto Show</a> in Detroit, Michigan a couple weeks ago, and while we got to see it on the show floor under the pretty lights, it&#8217;s just not the same as seeing it out in the public dominating the roads. However, someone ended up spotting one in Arizona and took a few photos for us to enjoy.</p>
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<p>We&#8217;re not sure why this is, but there&#8217;s something about seeing a new product out in the wild that gives you a different perspective on it. It happens with phones and tablets all the time, but here we have a brand-new car that we&#8217;re seeing on the road for the very first time, thanks to car blog <em>Jalopnik</em>. Of course, the new car looked great on the show floor in Detroit, but it looked even better under the hot Arizona sun.</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2014-corvette-wild-2-580x326.jpg" alt="2014-corvette-wild-2" width="580" height="326" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-266252" /></p>
<p>Seeing the new 2014 Corvette in open daylight allows you to inspect the car&#8217;s curves and overall design in an environment that isn&#8217;t biased. We have to say that the 2014 Corvette looks way better on the road than it does on a rotating platform in some convention center &#8212; the taillights offer a more aggressive look, and the exhaust pipes scream, &#8220;Yeah, I&#8217;m a 2014 Corvette. What of it?&#8221;</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2014-corvette-wild-3-580x326.jpg" alt="2014-corvette-wild-3" width="580" height="326" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-266253" /></p>
<p>Of course, we&#8217;d love to see more of the interior, including that awesome <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-shows-off-2014-corvette-all-digital-instrument-panel-16265516/">all-digital instrument panel</a> with the different modes, but we can&#8217;t complain about seeing the new car out on the road, especially in different colors from what we&#8217;ve already seen. The 2014 Corvette is expected to show up at dealerships sometime during the third quarter of this year.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://jalopnik.com/5977767/the-new-corvette-strips-naked-and-hits-the-road" target="_blank">via</a> Jalopnik]</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before the 2014 Corvette C7 was officially announced earlier this week, we got a very short glimpse of the all-digital instrument panel back in November, thanks to a teaser trailer about the new car. From just the split-second look that we had, we could tell that the gauge cluster was going to be fantastic, and  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-shows-off-2014-corvette-all-digital-instrument-panel-16265516/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before the 2014 Corvette C7 was officially announced <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-officially-unveils-2014-corvette-c7-13265091/">earlier this week</a>, we got a very short glimpse of the all-digital instrument panel <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-trailer-teases-digital-instrument-panel-29258974/">back in November</a>, thanks to a teaser trailer about the new car. From just the split-second look that we had, we could tell that the gauge cluster was going to be fantastic, and it looks like that&#8217;s actually very true.</p>
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<p><em>Autoblog</em> ended up getting a much closer look at the new instrument panel in the 2014 Corvette at NAIAS 2013, and it&#8217;s about as stunning as you&#8217;d expect. You&#8217;re essentially looking at an 8-inch &#8220;high-resolution&#8221; display that&#8217;s fully reconfigurable, and it has three modes that you can scroll through.</p>
<p>Sport Mode features one large, central tachometer, and you can configure it to show different types of information, like G-forces, tire pressure, oil pressure, etc. Race Mode gives you a bar graph tachometer that&#8217;s meant for it to be easily read out of the corner of your eye to make sure that drivers keep their eyes on the racetrack. Touring Mode allows drivers to push the tachometer off to the side a bit and make room for infotainment information or navigation information.</p>
<p>Off to the sides of the 8-inch display are regular instrument clusters. Off to the left is the speedometer, which maxes out at 200mph, and then off the right side, is what appears to be the fuel gauge and the oil pressure gauge, both of which are slightly blocked by the steering wheel, so we&#8217;re not 100% sure, but <a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-media/493645/2014-chevrolet-corvette-c7-instrument-cluster-photo-493656" target="_blank">this photo from <em>Car and Driver</em></a> gives an unobstructed view of the instrument panel.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/15/c7-corvette-reconfigurable-gauge-cluster-video/" target="_blank">via</a> Autoblog]</p>
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		<title>2014 Corvette C7 is free, but only in Gran Turismo 5</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevrolet officially unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7 &#8220;Stingray&#8221; last night at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and now the makers behind Gran Turismo 5 are implementing the new car into the latest racing simulator from Polyphony. The best part is, Gran Turismo 5 players can get behind the wheel of the new  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-c7-is-free-but-only-in-gran-turismo-5-14265180/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> officially unveiled the <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-officially-unveils-2014-corvette-c7-13265091/">2014 Corvette C7 &#8220;Stingray&#8221;</a> last night at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and now the makers behind <em>Gran Turismo 5</em> are implementing the new car into the latest racing simulator from Polyphony. The best part is, <em>Gran Turismo 5</em> players can <a href="http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d6786.html" target="_blank">get behind the wheel of the new 2014 Corvette for free</a>, virtually speaking.</p>
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<p>Chevrolet and Polyphony Digital Inc. have collaborated to bring the new car to <em>Gran Turismo 5</em>, and after nearly 500,000 people have already driven the previous camouflaged Corvette prototype since it was introduced in the game back in November, the success of this new model will no doubt be rejoiced by gamers. The new C7 car will be available tomorrow for <em>GT5</em> players.</p>
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<p>During the creation of the virtual Corvette C7, both Chevrolet and Polyphony paid careful attention to the tiniest details of the new design, both inside and out, and they even attempted to perfect the driving characteristics of the new car, right down to the shift schedule for the 7-speed manual transmission.</p>
<p>The 2014 Corvette will produce 450 horsepower and 450 ft. lbs. of torque, and is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in less than four seconds. The new car will also be able to achieve more than 1G of force in cornering grip, and it will be the most fuel efficient Corvette ever, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26mpg of the current C6 model.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s finally official, folks. After months of rumors, speculation, leaks, and quick looks, Chevrolet finally unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7. As expected, this new generation features a completely redesigned exterior and interior, but the company still sticks with the overall slick design of the long nose and short tail that the Corvette has always been  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-officially-unveils-2014-corvette-c7-13265091/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s finally official, folks. After months of rumors, speculation, leaks, and quick looks, <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> finally unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7. As expected, this new generation features a completely redesigned exterior and interior, but the company still sticks with the overall slick design of the long nose and short tail that the Corvette has always been about.</p>
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<p>Aesthetically speaking, Chevrolet made the biggest change to the Corvette since the last major leap the company took with the C5 back in 1997. Of course, it still looks like a classic Corvette, but Chevrolet made some big changes to this new model. The headlights and grille are completely new, and the taillights ditch the circular approach and go for more of a Camaro-like look.</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/8378616338_8cccdc8440_o-580x386.jpg" alt="8378616338_8cccdc8440_o" width="580" height="386" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-265093" /></p>
<p>There&#8217;s also a lot of vents, and not in the interior. There&#8217;s vents on the tail, vents on the side, and vents on the hood. There&#8217;s definitely no shortage of vents, and it gives the A/C unit on the inside a run for its money. The interior will be familiar to anyone who&#8217;s seen the inside of a Corvette, but it has the new digital instrument panel that <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-trailer-teases-digital-instrument-panel-29258974/">we saw in the past</a>.</p>
<p>Also, as <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-unveils-2014-corvette-450hp-v8-motor-24253816/">we already knew</a>, the 2014 Corvette features a new 450 horsepower 6.2-liter Gen V LT1 V8 motor, which features direct fuel injection, as well as cylinder deactivation to improve gas mileage to something a little more acceptable &#8212; we&#8217;re talking around 26 mpg or so on the highway, and it&#8217;ll go from 0-60mph in under four seconds. There&#8217;s also a seven-speed transmission connected to the motor, with the option of a six-speed automatic for those who want the car to do the work.</p>
<p>Corvette did not disclose pricing for the new 2014 C7, but we&#8217;re expecting a price tag of at least $50,000 here. Dealerships should be expecting the new car to arrive sometime in the third quarter of this year.</p>

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		<title>GM to differentiate SUV and truck designs with 2014 models</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you know anything about SUVs and trucks from General Motors, you&#8217;ll know that the company has largely been replicating their designs so that certain SUVs and trucks match each other. However, starting with their 2014 models, GM will be giving each of its vehicles a unique look to separate them from the pack. The  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/gm-to-differentiate-suv-and-truck-designs-with-2014-models-26262154/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you know anything about SUVs and trucks from <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/general-motors">General Motors</a>, you&#8217;ll know that the company has largely been replicating their designs so that certain SUVs and trucks match each other. However, starting with their 2014 models, GM will be giving each of its vehicles a unique look to separate them from the pack.</p>
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<p>The company has announced that they&#8217;re dropping the cookie-cutter approach to the interiors and exteriors of its full-size SUVs and pickup trucks, beginning with the redesigned 2014 models. We already took a look at the <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/gm-reveals-2014-silverado-and-sierra-pickup-trucks-13260849/">2014 Silverado and Sierra</a> from Chevrolet and GMC, respectively, but it looks like 2014 SUVs, like the Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon, will look a bit different this time around.</p>
<p>Chris Hilts, creative manager of interior design at General Motors, says that in the past, the company has &#8220;shared SUV and truck interiors. That is not the case going forward.&#8221; When the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Suburban, the GMC Yukons, and the Cadillac Escalades get their redesigns for 2014, they’ll be getting their own instrument panels, consoles, instrumentation, knobs, materials, and other design elements.</p>
<p>Previously, the Escalades and Yukons shared similar door panels, but since these two vehicles have different prices ranges that cater towards different types of people, GM thought it was necessary to finally give each of their SUVs a unique look that differentiated from one another. Essentially, GM says that a 2014 Silverado and a 2014 Tahoe will look completely different, and won&#8217;t have similar qualities that the two vehicles have shared for so long.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://blog.caranddriver.com/gm-to-further-differentiate-interiors-and-exteriors-of-redesigned-suv-family/" target="_blank">via</a> Car and Driver]</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, GM unveiled their brand-new full-size pickup trucks, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2014 GMC Sierra. As with past iterations, both trucks look very similar to one another, except for the logo and a few small changes to the trim and interiors. With this new look, the Silverado and Sierra look meaner than ever.  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/gm-reveals-2014-silverado-and-sierra-pickup-trucks-13260849/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/gm">GM</a> unveiled their brand-new full-size pickup trucks, the <a href="http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Dec/1213_truck-combo.html" target="_blank">2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2014 GMC Sierra</a>. As with past iterations, both trucks look very similar to one another, except for the logo and a few small changes to the trim and interiors. With this new look, the Silverado and Sierra look meaner than ever.</p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2014-gmc-sierra-580x326.jpg" alt="2014-gmc-sierra" width="580" height="326" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-260850" /></p>
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<p>Upon first glance, you&#8217;ll probably notice a familiar, yet slightly upgraded look to the headlights and grille. It&#8217;s very similar to the last generation, where the headlights are still relatively square-shaped, and the grille is basically one large rectangle with thick chrome trimming, but the headlights on the new Sierra have upgraded to LEDs, as well as holding in regular lamps.</p>
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<p>However, one of the biggest changes is the interior, with a new steering wheel and a redesigned dashboard and center console. One of the biggest game changers, though, is that these new trucks will come with heated cloth seats, and it&#8217;ll be the first time that a pickup truck will come with this option, according to GM.</p>
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<p>The Silverado will have two V8 engines to choose from (a 5.3 and 6.2 liter), and a brand new 4.3-Liter V6 that&#8217;s based on the V8 motor. There are no turbochargers or anything too fancy, but they do have cylinder deactivation and direct injection to maximize fuel economy &#8212; similar to what last-generation GM trucks have. </p>
<p>This is all connected to a six-speed automatic transmission, and GM is estimating around 17 MPG combined as far as fuel economy is concerned. This isn&#8217;t too stellar overall, but it&#8217;s certainly not bad for a HD pickup truck. If you&#8217;re wondering about power ratings, they aren&#8217;t out yet, but we&#8217;d expect improvements across the board.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:41:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevrolet released a new trailer today that teases our senses even more about Chevrolet&#8217;s upcoming 2014 Corvette. The video focuses on &#8220;calibration&#8221; and that the car &#8220;is a new level of electronic integration.&#8221; However, what got us mostly intrigued were the split-second glimpses at the new Corvette&#8217;s digital instrument panel. We mostly just see the  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2014-corvette-trailer-teases-digital-instrument-panel-29258974/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> released a new trailer today that teases our senses even more about Chevrolet&#8217;s upcoming 2014 Corvette. The video focuses on &#8220;calibration&#8221; and that the car &#8220;is a new level of electronic integration.&#8221; However, what got us mostly intrigued were the split-second glimpses at the new Corvette&#8217;s digital instrument panel.</p>
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<p>We mostly just see the Corvette&#8217;s tachometer in the picture, which maxes out at a little over 7,000 RPM, although the video showed the Corvette revving up to about 6,250 RPM with little effort. The panel seems to be all digital, and in the middle of display is a 3D layout of the Corvette that most likely displays information such as tire pressure and other status info about the exterior of the car, although, some of that info is displayed to the right of the tachometer as well. Also, in one of the shots, we get a very vague look at the speedometer, which tops out at 200 MPH.</p>
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<p>What&#8217;s perhaps most entertaining is that Chevrolet used a current-gen Corvette for the 3D layout of the car, so as to not reveal what the 2014 Corvette actually looks like. Overall, we&#8217;re not too surprised by car manufacturers going all digital for their instrument panels. A lot of newer cars already have them installed, so it&#8217;ll be a welcomed addition to the Corvette come next year.</p>
<p>The 2014 Corvette will be officially unveiled on January 13th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI &#8212; Motor City, as it&#8217;s nicknamed. Until then, we get to wait in anticipation for what Corvette fans will soon get to drive off the dealer lots come mid-2013. We&#8217;re pretty excited to say the least.</p>
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		<title>Chevrolet Sonic Dusk officially starting production</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevrolet is looking to shake up the compact car market with the announcement of the Sonic Dusk. It will officially be announced at next week&#8217;s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, NV on October 30. There, the company will unveil a new, production-ready version of the Sonic sedan. The Sonic Dusk appeared  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-sonic-dusk-officially-starting-production-26254159/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> is looking to shake up the compact car market with the announcement of the Sonic Dusk. It will officially be announced at next week&#8217;s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, NV on October 30. There, the company will <a href="http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Oct/sema/1025_dusk.html" target="_blank">unveil a new, production-ready version of the Sonic sedan</a>.</p>
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<p>The Sonic Dusk appeared at last year&#8217;s SEMA show as a concept car, and now Chevrolet is looking to turn the vehicle from a concept into a reality. Chevrolet&#8217;s vice president of marketing, Chris Perry, said that &#8220;the reaction to the Sonic Dusk concept last year was overwhelmingly positive and proved customers are interested in a more-refined subcompact. We’re moving quickly to bring Sonic Dusk to Chevrolet showrooms.&#8221;</p>
<p>The production model of Sonic Dusk comes with some cosmetic changes compared to last year&#8217;s concept model. For example, there&#8217;s the ashen grey paint job, the rear spoiler, and 18-inch aluminum wheels finished in pearl nickel. There&#8217;s also bits of matte on the grilles, as well as on the door handle inserts and trim around the license plate frame.</p>
<p>On the inside, the Dusk features leather-trimmed seats with suede accents and mojave tan inserts. There&#8217;s also mojave accent stitching and tan-colored accents on the door panels and instrument panels, which enhance the interior&#8217;s ambience. It&#8217;s also equipped with Chevrolet’s MyLink &#8220;infotainment&#8221; system, which can integrate a smartphone with the stereo system either via Bluetooth, plug-in outlet or USB.</p>
<p>The Sonic Dusk has a Ecotec 1.4-liter turbocharged engine rated at 138 horsepower and 148 pound feet of torque. 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions will be available. Chevrolet is hoping for a late-2012 release of the car, and should have a performance-focused RS model out at the same time as well.</p>
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		<title>Chevrolet unveils 2014 Corvette 450HP V8 motor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Lloyd</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a few days ago, we told you that Chevrolet was going to be officially unveiling their 2014 Corvette on January 13 at the North American International Auto Show in Detriot, MI. They were sparse on details, but it seems they were just too excited to leave everything behind closed doors. Today, the company dropped  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-unveils-2014-corvette-450hp-v8-motor-24253816/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just a few days ago, we told you that <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/chevrolet">Chevrolet</a> was going to be officially <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-to-announce-2014-corvette-on-january-13-18252633/">unveiling their 2014 Corvette on January 13</a> at the North American International Auto Show in Detriot, MI. They were sparse on details, but it seems they were just too excited to leave everything behind closed doors. Today, the company dropped the curtains on the car&#8217;s new motor.</p>
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<p>The next-generation Corvette engine is called the Gen V LT1, and it&#8217;s a direct-injected eight-cylinder motor with a cool 450 horsepower. GM confirmed this morning that the new motor will be 6.2 liters, despite earlier reports saying that it would be a 5.5-liter engine, similar to that of the C6R.</p>
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<p>The new engine comes with some advanced technology too. It has cylinder deactivation to increase fuel mileage (similar to what a lot of newer vehicles have). This reportedly will give the 2014 Corvette over 26 MPG on the highway. The new motor also has dry sump lubrication and variable valve timing.</p>
<p>Compared to the previous LS3 engine, the LT1 has 20 more horsepower and 26 more pound feet of torque (426 pound feet of torque in total). The engine also has a slightly better power curve than the LS7 currently powering the Corvette Z06, and engineers expect a 0-60mph time of under four seconds. The 2014 Corvette will sell for around $50,000.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://jalopnik.com/5954432/this-is-the-2014-corvettes-all-new-450+horsepower-v8" target="_blank">via</a> Jalopnik]</p>
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		<title>2013 Chevy Volt receives update after reports of shutdowns</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brittany Hillen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve reached this strange moment in time when updates are released for our cars in the same manner they&#8217;re released for our gadgets. Thus is the case with the 2013 Chevy Volt, which GM has pushed a software update out for after reports of shutdowns. The manufacturer is not issuing a recall, however. The problem  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/2013-chevy-volt-receives-update-after-reports-of-shutdowns-24253704/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve reached this strange moment in time when updates are released for our cars in the same manner they&#8217;re released for our gadgets. Thus is the case with the 2013 Chevy <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/volt/" target="_blank">Volt</a>, which GM has pushed a software update out for after reports of shutdowns. The manufacturer is not issuing a recall, however.</p>
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<p>The problem cropped up on the GM-Volt forum, where users were reporting that the Volt would randomly shut down. According to the users, the powertrain would shutdown, but the brakes and steering would continue to work. It would take several minutes of sitting before the car restarted properly.</p>
<p>In response, GM has issued an update for the car&#8217;s software that should solve the problem. Owners who want the update will need to head over to their local dealer, which will update the vehicle&#8217;s software. The process is said to take about an hour. Thus far, no reports of accidents caused by this issue have been reported.</p>
<p>The Chevy Volt is an extended-range hybrid vehicle that&#8217;s currently enjoying high sales, which jumped twice in August and September. The Volt features a lithium-ion battery and the Voltec electric drive system with a 1.4L gasoline powered range extender. The MSRP is $39,145.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://green.autoblog.com/2012/10/23/gm-provides-2013-chevy-volt-with-software-updates-after-reports/" target="_blank">via</a> Auto Blog]</p>
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		<title>Chevrolet&#8217;s Sonic Youth replaces Aveo in subcompact line</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Raby</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to subcompact cars, there is an always growing market but there is always a sense that they&#8217;re not cool or hip. That is, when you hear of the Chevrolet Aveo, you probably think, &#8220;Oh yeah, that&#8217;s the &#8216;cheapest car&#8217; option at the rental car place.&#8221; So it&#8217;s time to put an end  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolets-sonic-youth-replaces-aveo-in-subcompact-line-04212110/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to subcompact cars, there is an always growing market but there is always a sense that they&#8217;re not cool or hip. That is, when you hear of the Chevrolet Aveo, you probably think, &#8220;Oh yeah, that&#8217;s the &#8216;cheapest car&#8217; option at the rental car place.&#8221; So it&#8217;s time to put an end to that unfortunate moniker and introduce the next generation of affordable subcompact cars &#8211; enter the Chevy Sonic.</p>
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<p>The Sonic is priced at under $20,000, which is always a nice price range when you&#8217;re targeting the 20-somethings looking to get their first real ride. And also for the budget-conscious consumers out there, it has an EPA estimate of 40 miles per gallon on the highway and 29 MPG in the city. Not bad. Also, according to Chevy, the high-strength steel frame makes the Sonic 60% stiffer than its preceding Aveo.</p>
<p>The car has a 138-horsepower, naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four-cylinder automatic transmission. Acceleration is designed to be smooth and steady, regardless of how hard you press your foot down. Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, and support for SiriusXM satellite radio all come standard for all those gadget-focused drivers. The cheapest model begins at just $15,000.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.wired.com/reviews/2012/02/chevy-sonic/" target="_blank">via</a> Wired]</p>
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		<title>Chevrolet Volt cleared of fire defect suspicions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Davies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chevrolet&#8217;s electric-powered Volt has been cleared by US federal safety investigators, with the plug-in car deemed to present no more significant fire risk than its gasoline-powered counterparts, and leaving Chevvy with the unenviable task of re-marketing the vehicle. &#8220;No discernible defect trend exists&#8221; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said of the Volt, going on to highlight General Motors&#8217;  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-volt-cleared-of-fire-defect-suspicions-23210354/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chevrolet&#8217;s electric-powered <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/volt" target="_blank">Volt</a> has been cleared by US federal safety investigators, with the plug-in car deemed to present no more significant fire risk than its gasoline-powered counterparts, and leaving Chevvy with the unenviable task of re-marketing the vehicle. &#8220;No discernible defect trend exists&#8221; the <a href="http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/2012/NHTSA+Statement+on+Conclusion+of+Chevy+Volt+Investigation" target="_blank">National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</a> said of the Volt, going on to highlight <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-volt-battery-upgrade-promises-less-firey-crashes-05206425/" target="_blank">General Motors&#8217; improvements</a> to the structure of the car and the battery cooling systems. The investigation &#8211; perhaps uncomfortably public for GM &#8211; will educate new NHTSA guidelines on dealing with electric car safety.</p>
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<blockquote><p>&#8220;The agency’s investigation has concluded that no discernible defect trend exists and that the vehicle modifications recently developed by General Motors reduce the potential for battery intrusion resulting from side impacts&#8221; NHTSA</p></blockquote>
<p>Those guidelines will be targeted at emergency response teams and others who may come into contact with electric vehicles. With the Volt, the particular issue surrounded an apparent fire risk prompted after <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-volt-safety-investigation-yields-more-battery-pack-fires-28198269/" target="_blank">side-impact tests punctured the battery</a> and coolant leaked; atypical tests &#8211; including x-rays of batteries &#8211; performed on various Volt components replicated a fire, though no real-world example has been recorded.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;NHTSA has developed interim guidance — with the assistance of the National Fire Protection Association, the Department of Energy, and others — to increase awareness and identify appropriate safety measures for these groups. The agency expects this guidance will help inform the ongoing work by NFPA, DOE, and vehicle manufacturers to educate the emergency response community, law enforcement officers, and others about electric vehicles&#8221; NHTSA</p></blockquote>
<p>In the meantime, GM has offered non-Volt loaner vehicles to nervous owners while the testing was underway, and even <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/gm-will-buy-volts-back-from-owners-worried-about-a-fiery-death-02199539/" target="_blank">to buy back unwanted cars</a> that drivers no longer felt safe in. &#8220;We did not have one customer that wanted to sell it back or felt concerned enough to get a loaner vehicle&#8221; one Chevrolet dealer told the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/21/business/us-finds-no-defect-in-volt.html?_r=2" target="_blank">NYTimes</a>, though the company has missed its 2011 sales target by over 1,000 cars.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/volt-fires-possibly-caused-be-welded-parts-near-the-battery-pack-08200889/">Volt fires possibly caused by welded parts near the battery pack</a></li>
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		<title>Chevy shows off Code 130R and Tru 140S concepts in Detroit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GM&#8217;s Chevrolet brand has rolled out a pair of small and compact concept cars in Detroit to lure younger buyers back to the brand. The two cars are the core 130R and the Code 140S. The 130R is a tall looking, very upright car with four seats in a couple profile. It reminds me a  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevy-shows-off-code-130r-and-tru-140s-concepts-in-detroit-10208255/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>GM&#8217;s Chevrolet brand has <a href="http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2012/Jan/2012_naias/chevrolet/0109_youth_concept" target="_blank">rolled out a pair</a> of small and compact concept cars in Detroit to lure younger buyers back to the brand. The two cars are the core 130R and the Code 140S. The 130R is a tall looking, very upright car with four seats in a couple profile. It reminds me a bit of the Camaro combined with the BMW 1 series.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-208256" title="cm-code-140s" src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cm-code-140s-580x344.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="344" /></p>
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<p>I don’t really care for the design honestly. I can see this coming to market as a refresh of the dead Cavalier. The car uses a turbo 4-cylinder and eAssist tech that has start/stop tech and recaptured brake energy. The 140S is billed as an &#8220;affordable exotic&#8221; four seat sporty coupe. It has a very raked looking profile that is more attractive.</p>
<p>It reminds me a bit of a more muscular Volt that mated with a Mitsubishi Eclipse of the last generation. The car has the same turbo 4-cylinder under the hood as the other concept. The engine is the GM 1.4L Turbo Ecotec with 150HP. GM thinks the cars could be sold in the low $20,000 range.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-208257" title="cm-code-130r" src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/cm-code-130r-580x341.jpg" alt="" width="580" height="341" /></p>
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		<title>Feds remind Chevrolet Volt safety probe not complete</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week General Motors laid out a few details surrounding the fix they had set up to assure the world that their Chevrolet Volt was safe in the face of a Federal safety investigation on its flammable batteries. What we did not know is that the Opel Ampera was delayed over this inquiry as  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/feds-remind-chevrolet-volt-safety-probe-not-complete-06206859/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Earlier this week General Motors laid out a few details surrounding the fix they had set up to assure the world that their Chevrolet Volt was safe in the face of a Federal safety investigation on its flammable batteries. What we did not know is that the Opel Ampera was delayed over this inquiry as well, and, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds us today, the investigation is not complete, even if General Motors thinks it is. A recall has not been put in place at the moment, but one may be happening in the very near future if needed.</p>
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<p>As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states, even though the General Motors North America president Mark Reuss assures the world that they&#8217;ve &#8220;made the Volt even safer,&#8221; the investigation does not end here. The NHTSA notes that they have not completed their inquiry and will be &#8220;continuing to gather and assess information on the post-crash fire risk in these vehicles.” The federal commission posted the following to their website on the matter:</p>
<blockquote><p>“based on the work that NHTSA has already completed — under the observation of General Motors and in close consultation with experts from the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense — it appears that both battery intrusion and coolant leakage must be present to enable post-crash fire in the Volt.” &#8211; NHTSA</p></blockquote>
<p>The lithium-ion batteries being used currently are having metal containers installed around them and coolant tanks placed beside them in this newest fix. General Motors&#8217; Reuss has been assured, he says, that the investigation will result in positive ends, and that the means will likely not include a recall. You will, Volt owners, probably be able to get the fix for free, on the other hand. Look forward to it!</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/gm-will-buy-volts-back-from-owners-worried-about-a-fiery-death-02199539/">GM will buy Volts back from owners worried about a fiery death</a></li>
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<p>[<a href="http://automotivediscovery.com/feds-say-safety-probe-isnt-finished-even-though-gm-details-chevrolet-volt-fixes/9211602/" target="_blank">via</a> Auto Discovery]</p>
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		<title>Chevrolet Volt battery upgrade promises less fiery crashes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:37:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Burns</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After federal safety regulators voiced several concerns over the hybrid vehicle Chevrolet Volt&#8217;s battery, the folks at General Motors have taken action with both a steel structure and a cooling system to keep the battery from being in danger of catching fire after a crash. Of course those with eyes on the vehicle should know  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-volt-battery-upgrade-promises-less-firey-crashes-05206425/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After federal safety regulators voiced several concerns over the hybrid vehicle Chevrolet Volt&#8217;s battery, the folks at General Motors have taken action with both a steel structure and a cooling system to keep the battery from being in danger of catching fire after a crash. Of course those with eyes on the vehicle should know that it would&#8217;ve taking quite a severe crash to start the battery on fire in the first place, but Chevy isn&#8217;t about to let regulators tell the public that their car isn&#8217;t all the way safe. The investigation has been going on since November of 2011 and Chevrolet is &#8220;optimistic&#8221; these most recent changes should placate the feds.</p>
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<p>The investigation on the safety of the battery in the Volt remains open at the moment, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does have a statement up on their website that notes the changes &#8220;should address the issue.&#8221; Those owners of the Volt right this moment should know that what they&#8217;ve done here is to create a set of changes that, to you, would be voluntary &#8220;enhancements&#8221; that you&#8217;d not necessarily have to come in and make, but that you certainly could if you wanted to. </p>
<p>Currently there is no recall in place on the battery nor on the car itself, and as Mary Barra, General Motors&#8217; senior vice president of global product development, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>“We are choosing to go the extra mile to ensure our customers’ peace of mind. [These changes will make the car] even safer, because the Volt is safe.” &#8211; Barra</p></blockquote>
<p>Crash tests with the new system in line have yielded positive results, these including no intrusion of the battery and no coolant leakage, two concerns the commission had in the investigation thus far:</p>
<p>“The results of that crash test showed no intrusion into the vehicle’s battery compartment, and no coolant leakage was apparent. The preliminary results of the crash test indicate the remedy proposed by General Motors today should address the issue of battery intrusion.” &#8211; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration</p>
<p>So take heart, owners, you&#8217;ll more than likely be able to get this physical upgrade for free once it&#8217;s active, and those of you who plan on owning the vehicle in the future, likely this safety addition will be in place. </p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/business/gm-to-reinforce-battery-in-hybrid-car.html" target="_Blank">via</a> NYTimes]</p>
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		<title>Chevy Volt is finally revealed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Stokes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a few weeks ago we got a look at a Chevy Volt production model as it was being driven around on the set of Transformers 2. But now, Chevy has revealed the car officially and we&#8217;ve got the pictures to prove it.   Check out more images and a video after the cut. The  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevy-volt-is-finally-revealed-1716482/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just a few weeks ago we got a look at a <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevy-volt-production-model-in-action-2914882/">Chevy Volt production model</a> as it was being driven around on the set of <em>Transformers 2</em>. But now, Chevy has revealed the car officially and we&#8217;ve got the pictures to prove it.<br />
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<img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/00_voltlive-480x319.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="319" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-16483" /></p>
<p><em>Check out more images and a video after the cut.</em></p>
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<p>The Chevy Volt is an electric car that doesn&#8217;t go parading that fact around like a geeky badge of honor. Instead, this car is slick. Autoblog is even saying it looks like Apple could have designed this thing. </p>
<p><img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/11_voltlive-560x420-480x360.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="360" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-16486" /></p>
<p>With a 7-inch LCD in lieu of gauges, your dashboard will be neat, tidy and futuristic. Plus, an LCD in the middle of the dash is just plain cool. These displays can be configured in anyway you&#8217;d like, and are programmable for more than one driver. The Chevy Volt will make its debut in 2011. I want! </p>
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<p>[via <a href="http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/09/16/chevy-officially-unveils-the-volt/" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a>]</p>
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		<title>Chevy Volt production model in action</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Stokes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could an electric car that actually, you know, looks nice, be on the way? The Chevy Volt certainly does seem to possess a decent looking body, and though the spy shots don&#8217;t give a good idea of the car&#8217;s performance, it gives me hope.     A production model of the Chevy Volt will be  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/chevy-volt-production-model-in-action-2914882/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Could an electric car that actually, you know, looks nice, be on the way? The Chevy Volt certainly does seem to possess a decent looking body, and though the spy shots don&#8217;t give a good idea of the car&#8217;s performance, it gives me hope.</p>
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A production model of the Chevy Volt will be featured in the upcoming feature film, <em>Transformers 2</em> and someone with a camera has filmed the vehicle in action. It appears to have a full moon roof, and the side mirrors appear white or metallic. </p>
<p>This car has been heavily under wraps, so it&#8217;s interesting that it&#8217;s been leaked. Perhaps this was done on purpose? It&#8217;s hard to say. What I can say is that it&#8217;s good to see an electric car with a more commercial appeal. </p>
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<p>[via <a href="http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/08/29/ladies-and-gentlemen-the-chevy-volt-production-model/" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a>]</p>
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		<title>Mechanical Spider Pwns j00 All!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Allan Brady</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This thing is freaking amazing, its made out of metal, can carry up to 8 people, and each “step” takes it 5 feet closer to its enemy, er, destination. It has a 454 Chevy V-8 engine that powers it with the current final drive ration being about 125:1. It weighs 6 tons, stands 11 feet  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/mechanical-spider-pwns-j00-all-2210416/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This thing is freaking amazing, its made out of metal, can carry up to 8 people, and each “step” takes it 5 feet closer to its enemy, er, destination. It has a 454 Chevy V-8 engine that powers it with the current final drive ration being about 125:1.</p>
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<p>It weighs 6 tons, stands 11 feet tall, 23 feet long, and 8 feet wide. In between the engine and the legs there is a pair of Klune Extreme Under Drive Planetary gear boxes, a Rockwell 2.5 ton military axle and some crank shafts for each of the legs.</p>
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<p>There is even a built in elevator, of sorts, to get the passengers and driver up to their seats. Apparently its really close to being done, all I know is it looks freakin’ sweet and I want one.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/tough-ride-for-a-robotic-future-spider-machine/" target="_blank">gizmowatch</a>]</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:23:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Nguyen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yours truly was invited as GM’s guest at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. You can bet that I’ll be there early at the GM Style event to secure a premium seat in order to get up close and personal with the celebs, cars and those hot looking Victoria Secret models. Yes you heard  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/slashgear-partying-with-kid-rock-and-victoria-secret-models-at-2008-gm-style-event-129613/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yours truly was invited as GM’s guest at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.  You can bet that I’ll be there early at the GM Style event to secure a premium seat in order to get up close and personal with the celebs, cars and those hot looking Victoria Secret models.  Yes you heard it correctly.  I was told that the theme for this year’s GM Style event is Victoria Secr<img src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/chevroletcamaroconvertibleconcept500.jpg" alt="chevy camaro convertible concepts" /></p>
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<p>If you’ve never heard of the GM Style event, it is basically a blend between high fashion, music and cars.  Other performers and celebrity appearance this year include DJ Samantha Ronson, Maroon 5 and Mary J. Blige.</p>
<p>General Motors announced yesterday that Kid Rock can be described as the “contemporary embodiment of rock and roll,” and will be sharing the runway with GM’s 500-horsepower E85 Hot Rod and Chevrolet Camaro convertible concepts.</p>
<p>Make sure to check the <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/NAIAS/" title="GM Style Event NAIAS" target="_blank">GM Style event tag</a> for coverage throughout the night.</p>
<p>Update: 5:05 PM, arrived at &#8220;the tent&#8221;.  The security is extremely tight.  We were informed that if we lose the wristband &#8211; we are SOL.</p>
<p>Update: 5:45 PM, my sources could be wrong about the Victoria Secrets thingy &#8211; tonight.  Stay tune.</p>
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		<title>No designated driver needed with the Chevy Tahoe self-driving vehicle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Nguyen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re going to win the DARPA autonomous vehicle challenge, you&#8217;ve got to be pretty clever; even so, when General Motors (GM) invited the SlashGear CES team to be passengers in their Chevy Tahoe self-driving SUV, there was a little apprehension about giving up the keys to a robot! Of course, we shouldn&#8217;t have been  <p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/no-designated-driver-needed-with-the-chevy-tahoe-self-driving-vehicle-099560/" class="more-link">Read The Full Story</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re going to win the DARPA autonomous vehicle challenge, you&#8217;ve got to be pretty clever; even so, when General Motors (GM) invited the <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/tags/ces-2008/" title="SlashGear CES 2008" target="_blank">SlashGear CES team</a> to be passengers in their Chevy Tahoe self-driving SUV, there was a little apprehension about giving up the keys to a robot!  Of course, we shouldn&#8217;t have been worried: with 25 sensors, including five radar units giving a 360-degree view of its surroundings, two lasers from specialist Continental and GPS, all feeding data about the driving environment and any potential obstacles into advanced behavior algorithms, the Tahoe had more eyes on the road than the team did!</p>
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<p>Continental Automotive Systems are the brains behind the &#8216;Boss&#8217;, the heavily adapted Chevy, and they&#8217;re not really viewing this as an opportunity to pick up DARPA&#8217;s $2m first-prize.  Instead, it&#8217;s seen as a test-bed for a variety of intelligent safety, telemetry and driver assistance projects that will feed back into Continental&#8217;s industry partners.  Right now, they&#8217;re working on the next-gen incarnation of ABS and ESC braking, embedded telematics such as Bluetooth hands-free, security and car access control, hybrid drives and adaptive cruise control, all of which will have some aspect of the Boss educating them.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Since there are no human drivers in the Urban Challenge, the driverless cars must “see” roads and other vehicles with cameras, lasers, radar, sensors and other smart car technologies.  Planning software continuously determines where and how to drive, how to avoid trouble and how to quickly reach a destination&#8221; DARPA</p>
<p>Adaptive cruise control is perhaps the most entertaining of the lot, with the car maintaining not only a constant speed but a safe distance between other traffic.  It can predict a potential collision, warn the driver and, if their responses aren&#8217;t deemed sufficient to prevent it, intervene itself with extra braking and directing power to different wheels.</p>
<p>So what&#8217;s the experience like?  Crazy, that&#8217;s what.  Riding in the Chevy Tahoe was both amazing and uncomfortable: unpredictable, and difficult at times to accept that this was the SUV driving and not someone directing it via remote control.  Of course, most drivers wouldn&#8217;t be happy giving up ownership of the steering wheel to a computer, and so the practical applications will be more transparent.  I personally can&#8217;t wait until some of the technology filters down: while I might be happy with my own skills on the road, its everyone else driving that I don&#8217;t trust!</p>
<p>Many thanks to GM and Continental Automotive Systems for the opportunity to experience the Boss.</p>
<p><strong>Ride along in the back seat! </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Ride along in the front seat! </strong></p>
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<p><strong>360-degrees video tour!</strong></p>
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