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Chevrolet created havoc with its 20-foot billboard advert made entirely from one-pence coins in Chevrolet's Les Turton commented:“There have been some great car adverts before, but none that has stopped traffic and actually put money back into the motorist’s pocket so this is certainly a first. We’re glad we’ve topped up lots of people’s wallets, purses and, in some cases, rucksacks, but it would have been nice for the billboard to last a little longer than 30 minutes.”
Chevrolet announced today that it will take the wraps off an all-new compact model called Cruze at the Paris Motor Show in early October. The American carmaker (ok, it will probably be built in That means that the Cruze is quite bigger than most C-Segment models in Europe (the VW Golf is 4.2 meters long), but it’s not a first as we’ve seen other makers present relatively large compact cars like Lancia’s new Delta 5door hatch that’s 4.53 meters long. The new Chevy Cruze will be available in European markets in spring 2009, followed by other global regions.
GM’s Asia-Pacific arm has introduced a special edition version of the Corvette named S-Limited that will only be available in 
Via: Autoblog.it
The newest addition to GM’s line-up of crossovers, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse that will go on sale in the The Traverese that can fit up to eight passengers in three rows of seats (2+3+3) is powered by a direct injection 3.6-liter V6 engine with 288Hp that’s matted to a six-speed automatic gearbox.
GM’s 640Hp and $103,000 Corvette ZR1 has posted one of the fastest times ever recorded on the Nurburgring race track for a totally stock production car: 7 minutes and 26.4 seconds. And yes, the ZR1 has shaved almost three seconds off the 2009 Nissan GT-R’s official time of 7:29.03. According to Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge J. Juechter, the ZR1 tested was bone stock with the exception of the communications and safety equipment. The tires were production Michelin Pilot Sport 2 which have been developed specifically for the ZR1 while chassis alignment and vehicle height were set to factory specs. -Continued
Likewise, Juechter said that the engine calibrations were absolutely stock, emissions compliant and the car ran on pump (not racing) fuel. In other words, it was the same vehicle as the ones that will roll off the production line in
A member of the “E90Post” bimmer forum has uploaded two pictures of a totally undisguised 2010 Camaro in SS trim. Just to set things straight, we traced the images back to a Camaro-loving website called “5thgen”. According to the poster who goes by the alias “Roaduscarnivorous”, the car was spotted at an unknown TV movie set and that Christian Slater was one of the actors that was there. We’re not sure yet to as which of GM’s V8 engines will occupy the space under the Camaro SS' hood, but if anything else, the "SS" costume looks mighty good. -One more pic after the jump
Thanks for the tip Rod G.! Via: 5thgen
In an e-mail sent to the Free Press on Thursday, GM’s Vice Chairman Bob Lutz told the website that the automaker is planning to manufacture 10,000 examples of its plug-in electric Chevrolet Volt in 2011, the hybrid’s first full year of production, and another 60,000 units the following year. Lutz also told Freep that the Volt will go on sale by November 2010 at a price around $40,000, though understandably, since we're talking about it two years ahead of its introduction, the price could go up or even down by then.
Federal regulators have began an investigation into more than 2.7 million SUVs and trucks built by General Motors between 2006 and 2008 after reports of 41 non-crash engine compartment fires, including 8 fires that may have caused significant property damage along with 16 cases where fires started while the vehicles were turned off. The probe covers 21 models sold by Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC and Hummer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) investigators are currently examining the electrical system, engine and engine cooling system, battery cables, under-hood wiring, fuses and circuit breakers. For the time being, NHTSA calls the probe an "engineering analysis", but this could eventually lead to a recall of all the affected General Motors vehicles. -See the affected models after the jump
GM vehicles under investigation:
• Cadillac Escalade ESV and EXT MY2007-2008,
• Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 MY2007-2008,
• Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, MY2007
• Chevrolet Silverado MY2007,
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 MY2007-2008,
• Chevrolet Surburban 1500 and 2500 MY2007-2008,
• Chevrolet Tahoe MY2007-2008,
• GMC Sierra, MY2008
• GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 MY2007-2008,
• GMC Sierra Classic, MY2007
• GMC Silverado, GMC Yukon MY2007,
• GMC Yukon XL 1500, XL 2500 MY2007-2008,
• Hummer H2 MY2006-2007,
• Hummer H2 Utility, MY2008
• Hummer H2 MY2006-2008.
The revised 2010 Camaro in SS guise was captured once again during the filming of a scene from the upcoming Transformers 2 movie. The “culprit” this time was Flickr member Zacklur who was lucky enough to be awoken from the sweet voice of Isabel Lucas. As we can see clearer in these new pictures, Bumblebee has received the Camaro SS treatment which adds a relatively aggressive bodykit. See the video here or follow the jump to check out the image gallery. -Continued
After the release of some official “spy shots” of the pre-production version of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe a few months ago, GM has now released a pair of pictures depicting the 2011 Camaro Convertible, again in pre-production form. The Camaro Coupe is set to go on sale in 
GM’s people might disagree with us, but in our opinion they have overexposed the Camaro as we’ve been seeing or hearing something (official) about it every couple of months or so since it first broke cover at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2006. We’ve seen the Coupe Concept and a Convertible Concept, we’ve seen it in a movie (Transformers) and in pre-production form, we’ve seen spy pictures and even with a bodykit.
While it’s good to keep people on their feet about a new product, GM overdid it with the Camaro which doesn’t look as fresh and exciting as it did two years ago. What do you think?
Just when average fuel prices in the U.S. top the $4 mark, Chevrolet came out and announced pricing on its 2009 Aveo lineup that includes the redesigned Aveo5 five-door hatchback. Prices begin at $12,120 (including a $660 destination charge) for the Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS while the better equipped Aveo sedan and Aveo5 LT models start at $14,255 for 1LT trim and $15,520 for 2LT trim (including destination charges). Both models are equipped with a new, more powerful 1.6L Ecotec engine delivering an output of 107Hp and EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 26mpg in the city and 34mpg on the highway when combined with a manual transmission. City mileage ratings with the automatic are 25 mpg.
Not that they're facing any problems with gas prices in Dubai -or with anything that involves money for that matter, but GM delivered its first hybrid vehicles in the Middle East to the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The Chevrolet Tahoe & Malibu hybrids are part of project that involves a 12-month trial using eco-friendly vehicles as public taxis. Terry Johnsson, President of GM’s Middle East Operations, said "When the Dubai Government decided to investigate the feasibility of alternative propulsion systems in the
Chevy will step up its efforts in strengthening its lineup of fuel-efficient cars with the addition of an all new compact-sized vehicle along with the introduction of a successor to the Aveo subcompact. The announcement was made today during GM’s annual stockholder meeting by the company’s CEO, Rick Wagoner.The yet unnamed compact-sized vehicle, which could replace the Cobalt in Chevy’s line-up, will represent the first
As for the Aveo, Wagoneer noted that GM recently approved the development of next generation model which will be based on a global architecture. GM says that the Aveo is expected to have segment-leading fuel economy when it goes on sale in the
We’re not really comfortable with modifying classics like the C3 Corvette (1969-1982), but in this case, we’re forced to make an exception. Painted in a sinister matte black finish, this awesome custom-made Corvette is bad to the bone, full of sensual curves and pure muscle. There’s no note of the whereabouts of this Mako Shark Vette, but in one picture we see a Peugeot 205 in the background so we’re guessing its somewhere in 
Chevrolet’s European arm is planning to double its model range and expand into new segments in the “Old-World” by 2012 in order to cover a 65% of the market. Speaking with Other models that will be added to Chevrolet's european range will be the coupe and cabriolet versions of the Camaro -more as “halo” vehicles to improve the company’s so-and-so image and to draw customers to dealerships, along with the plug-in hybrid Volt.
General Motor’s Asia Pacific executive director James Reymond told reporters in In
Via: Bloomberg
Chevy’s European arm is enhancing its Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, electrically-adjustable heated door mirrors, an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, a six-speaker RDS radio/CD player with MP3 socket, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, front, side and curtain airbags, remote control two-stage deadlocking and charcoal-effect roof rails. -Continued
According to an announcement made by the folks at the Central Indiana Camaro Club (CICC), GM has given them the “ok” to reveal that the production version of the Chevrolet Camaro will be unveiled at the Indy 2008. In particular, the 2009 Camaro will appear at the 'Back at the Brickyard' Event that takes place in From CICC:
“General Motors, Chevrolet Division and the
“The 'Back at the Brickyard' Event will be happening in
Link: CICC
In an attempt to spice up its image, Chevy’s European arm has introduced a “sporty” flagship version of its Korean sourced Lacetti hatch. The Lacetti Sport is based on the five-door version of Chevrolet’s mid-sized hatchback and it comes equipped with a 121Hp 1.8-liter engine which doesn’t sound sporty to us, but who are we to question the Korean-American-maker’s marketing team…The 4-cylinder unit “shoots” the Lacetti Sport from standstill to 100 km/h – 62 mph in 9.8 seconds, with a mind-blowing top speed of 180 km/h or 121mph. The Sport stands out from the standard Lacetti versions thanks to a factory-fitted body styling kit, 15-inch alloy rims and its lowered suspension. –Continued
Inside, the highlight of the Sport package is full leather seat trim finished in charcoal grey, while a leather-covered steering wheel and gear knob, plus metallic-effect inserts on the doors and facia complete its undeniably sporty looks... Prices in the
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