Archive for the ‘Chevy’ Category

General Motors Celebrates Arrival of Chevrolet Volt in China

General Motors celebrated the arrival of the first drivable Chevrolet Volt in China today. China is one of the initial markets outside the United States to receive the Volt. GM’s landmark electric vehicle with extended-range capability will go on sale locally next year. “GM has made a long-term...

August 31st, 2010 | Chevy, Green | Read More

Talk Show Host to be First Corvette Engine Builder

Todd Schnitt’s fifth Corvette will be unlike any he has had before because he will personally help build the 638-horsepower supercharged small block engine for his ZR1 supercar at the General Motors Performance Build Center. Schnitt, host of a Tampa-based syndicated radio show, purchased the recently...

August 27th, 2010 | Chevy | Read More

Chevrolet Spark Earns 5-Star Safety Rating

The new Chevrolet Spark minicar has earned the top rating of five stars from the Korean New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP), which today released its safety ratings for new vehicles launched in Korea. Currently available in Asia and Europe, the Spark will debut in the United States in 2012. The Spark...

August 26th, 2010 | Chevy | Read More

Special Oil Pump Helps Chevrolet Cruze Conserve Fuel

The oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze takes a laid-back approach to its work, delivering the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions. That requires the engine to work less versus a conventional pump and ultimately saves fuel. A standard feature in the Cruze’s Ecotec...

August 25th, 2010 | Chevy | Read More

Chevrolet Cruze Features Double-Digit Air Bags Count

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has a segment-leading 10 air bags to help keep passengers safe in a crash, and an engineering specialist who does his most inventive thinking about vehicle safety in the middle of the night. Scott Thomas, among the engineers associated with the Cruze’s double-digit air bag...

August 22nd, 2010 | Chevy | Read More

Silverado 2500 Diesel HD Win in Heavy-Duty Pickup Shootout

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, equipped with the new Duramax diesel engine and Allison transmission, bested its competition in the popular 3/4 –ton diesel category, as PickupTrucks.com on Monday released the results of its 2010 Heavy-Duty Shootout. “The Chevy’s combination of the powerful...

August 16th, 2010 | Chevy | Read More

Chevrolet Helps Raise More than $100,000 for Charities in Illinois

Chevrolet helped Chicago-area residents raise nearly $105,000 for breast cancer research and community programs. The recent events were part of the Illinois Chevy: Your Mission. Our Drive. initiative that provides Chevrolet vehicles to support community programs. The Illinois program is an example of...

August 12th, 2010 | Chevy | Read More

Unique Air Shutter Helps Morph Chevrolet Cruze into 40 MPG Leader

Squeezing out every last drop of fuel efficiency is one of the key tasks for Greg Fadler, aerodynamics engineering group manager at Chevrolet. Fadler and his team worked on making the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco one of the most fuel-efficient small cars on the market, achieving up to an estimated 40 MPG...

August 11th, 2010 | Chevy, Green | Read More

Chevrolet Awards Hispanic Advertising Work in U.S. to LatinWorks

Chevrolet has awarded all Hispanic advertising work in the U.S. to LatinWorks, based in Austin, Texas. The transition will begin immediately. “LatinWorks is considered one of the most creative agencies in the Hispanic marketing space,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president, GM U.S. Marketing. “In...

August 9th, 2010 | Chevy | Read More

2011 Chevrolet Corvette GS Stars in Road Trip of a Lifetime

After embarking on a road trip of a lifetime, courtesy of Chevrolet and the Illinois Office of Tourism, Matthew Comer – the first-ever Route 66 Ambassador from the United Kingdom – has concluded his journey. During his trip, Matthew cruised Route 66 in a 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, loaned...

August 4th, 2010 | Chevy | Read More