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Corvette ZR1 Burns Up the Track at Nürburgring (video)
A ZR1 was never part of the original C6 plan, but, at an early program review, the Z06′s proposed aluminum frame, carbon-fiber parts, and LS7 engine so impressed CEO Rick Wagoner he casually mentioned aloud, “Geez, if that’s what you can do with $60,000, I wonder what a $100,000 Corvette would look like?” With no […]
Read More »2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Review – HHR aka Hot-Hot-Rod
Chevrolet HHR Overview Chevrolet HHR SS Specs Chevrolet HHR Consumer Reviews Chevrolet HHR Photo Gallery Review and photos by Gary Chan Pros Handling prowess Smooth power delivery Utility (63-cubic feet of useful space!) Cons Front performance seat hard to dial in Notchy shifter with high effort Limited rear visibility Introduction Over the past two years, […]
Read More »2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Review – Chevy's New Hybrid Sedan
Chevy Malibu Hybrid Overview Chevy Malibu Hybrid Specs Chevy Malibu Hybrid Consumer Reviews Chevy Malibu Hybrid Photo Gallery By Holly R. Pros: Decent mileage Acceleration is reasonable at speed Pretty stylish looking Looks roomy XM® Satellite Radio OnStar (Standard for ONE YEAR) Cons: Not a lot of storage in the main cabin Battery takes up […]
Read More »2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Review
by D.A. Pros: Great driving feel Extremely fast, yet handles beautifully Unique, well-executed features like “Head-Up Display” Cons: Cheap interior quality; low-grade plastic feel Poor layout and functionality for interior buttons (radio, AC, etc.) Introduction I must admit, I have never been a big fan of Corvettes. Yes, I know it’s supposed to be a […]
Read More »Chevrolet Announces Certified Power Ratings For The New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
638 Hp From The Supercharged LS9 V-8 PONTIAC, Mich. – When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 liters of displacement. GM Powertrain has completed SAE certification of the ZR1’s supercharged […]
Read More »New Chevy Cobalt XFE Delivers 'Xtra' Fuel Economy
DETROIT – Consumers looking to squeeze the most mileage from every gallon of gas will find much to appreciate with the new Chevy Cobalt XFE. It delivers 36 mpg in highway driving, outdistancing competitors like the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla. The Cobalt XFE – for Xtra Fuel Economy – is on sale […]
Read More »Chevrolet Volt Development Charges On
Engineers at GM’s battery test facilities have developed a new computer algorithm to accelerate durability testing of the advanced lithium-ion batteries needed to power the Chevrolet Volt for up to 40 miles (64 km) of electric-only driving.
This advanced computer program duplicates real-life vehicle speed and cargo-carrying conditions, and compresses 10 years of comprehensive battery testing into the Volt’s brisk development schedule.
Read More »Chevrolet's Special '427 Limited Edition Z06' Salutes Classic 427 Corvettes
DETROIT – Chevrolet announced the 2008 Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06, a limited-production model that pays homage to the big-block Stingray models of the mid-1960s. The 427 designation refers to the cubic-inch displacement for the highest-performance engines offered between 1966 and ’69 – and is also the cubic-inch equivalent of the Z06’s 7.0L LS7 small-block […]
Read More »2008 Chevy Malibu LTZ Review – Could this be a turning point for GM?
Overview Chevy Malibu Specs Consumer Reviews of Malibu LTZ Chevy Malibu Photo Gallery By Kurt Gensheimer Blings: More soundproof than Abbey Road Studios Tire-scorching 252 HP V-6 Hectares of interior space Attractive interior and exterior Dings: Steering wheel controls aren’t the most ergonomic Artificially heavy steering feel Thick A-pillars and steep windshield make for poor […]
Read More »Chevy Volt Waiting List Hits 10,000 Members
Today we have hit a major milestone. 10,000 people have signed up on our waiting list, expressing their desire to buy a Chevy Volt.
Read More »First Look – Chevy Volt Concept Car
The Volt was created with all the learnings GM gleaned from its much ranted and raved EV-1 concept. But unlike the EV-1, the Volt features a combustion-powered “range extender” and Lithium Ion battery technology, making it a much better electric vehicle, theoretically speaking.
Read More »Chevrolet Volt Concept Car – video feature
On a wet and windy winter morning in California we get a close up view of the Chevrolet Volt. Kurt interviews Clay O. of GM and picks up a few details of the upcoming Chevy Volt and the new E-Flex system. More details and photos of the Chevrolet Volt can be found in our full […]
Read More »2009 Corvette ZR1 Powered By The Most Powerful Production Engine Ever From GM
PONTIAC, Mich. – When it arrives next summer, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by General Motors, with performance enabled by a new, supercharged 6.2L LS9 small-block V-8 engine.
Read More »General Motors' Chevy Volt Concept Makes Its Debut In San Francisco
General Motors’ extended-range electric vehicle concept arrives in San Francisco on Thursday, providing a rare, up close preview of the highly-anticipated Chevy Volt. The vehicle will be on display at some of the Bay Area’s famous locations including Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square from December 13 through December 18.
Read More »Los Angeles Motor Show News: Silverado Hybrid, GM's latest green product
Chevrolet further champions its green initiative today by offering its first full-sized pickup with the Two Mode hybrid powertrain.
The Silverado Hybrid, which will be available only in crew cab configuration, gets a claimed 40 percent increase in city fuel economy, and 25 percent increase in overall fuel mileage, compared with comparable trucks with conventional powertrains.
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