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Chevrolet Corvette Driving School

Published Friday, 25 February, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: Auto Industry, Vehicle News, New Vehicles, New Inventory, Community Events, Fleet, News.

Higher horsepower (hp) and torque are more accessible than ever before; and it is pertinent that we remember such power demands greater responsibility. In an effort to share this philosophy, General Motors is offering people who buy a new Chevrolet Corvette the opportunity to get the most out of their ride by attending one of two exclusive driving schools.

It's true, for a limited time, GM is giving away vouchers redeemable at both of…

Chevrolet Conservation Efforts Across America

Published Friday, 11 February, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: Auto Industry, Service, Green, Community Events, News.

Chevrolet's new tag line is "Chevy runs deep". It connotes philosophy, philanthropy and integrity. And with its latest initiative - to eliminate eight-million metric tons of carbon from the air - the company is certainly living up to the claim. To put the immensity of this undertaking into perspective, consider for a moment that the equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by eight-million tons of carbon would be planting a forest the size of Yellowstone.

How does…

Chevrolet Volt is Car of the Year

Published Wednesday, 26 January, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: Auto Industry, Vehicle News, New Vehicles, Coming Attractions, Technology, New Inventory, Green, News.

The rechargeable, electric Chevrolet Volt has been named North American Car of the Year. This vehicle beat out stiff competition from auto makers Hyundai and Nissan. 50 automotive journalists from around the country have chosen what they believe to be the top car in North America. In voting, Chevrolet was given 233 points, compared to 163 and 94 for the other two companies.

In the past, the North American Car of the Year is chosen…

Farewell Chevrolet Aveo, Hello Sonic

Published Wednesday, 26 January, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: Vehicle News, New Vehicles, Coming Attractions, Fleet, News.

GM recently announced that its all new B-segment car will be called the Chevrolet Sonic. This marks the official end of the Aveo nameplate in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In other markets, however, the car will keep its original name.

"The Sonic represents a new beginning for Chevrolet in the small car segment and so we felt it was time to give it a new name," says Chris Perry, Vice President, Chevrolet. "The…

Chevrolet Equinox FCEV Joins The Navy

Published Wednesday, 12 January, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: Auto Industry, New Vehicles, Technology, New Inventory, Green, Fleet, News.

We'd all love a driving tour around Hawaii - Chevrolet is doing just that. But it's not time for a vacation, the all new Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) is going on active duty in the Aloha State. The Pacific islands have been a hotbed for hydrogen power development, and now the greatest naval power in the world, the US Navy, is taking delivery of a Chevrolet Equinox FCEV as part of…

Chevrolet Uses Recycled Gulf Oil Spill Parts

Published Wednesday, 12 January, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: Auto Industry, Technology, Green.

Not only is the Chevrolet Volt EV super-eco-friendly thanks to its 100 miles per charge range, but also because of what it's made of. GM reports that while working with spill clean up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, it has reclaimed (and will recycle) 100 miles of oil-soaked booms to transform into plastic parts.

After these booms are collected off the coast of Louisiana, they are spun dry in a centrifuges and then…

Chevrolet Silverado - 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year

Published Thursday, 30 December, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: Vehicle News, New Vehicles, New Inventory, Fleet, News.

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD has been named Motor Trend's Truck of the Year.

Chevrolet called the wins "a rare same-year sweep of the prestigious car and truck awards," adding, "It is the first time since 2006 that one brand has won both Motor Trend Car and Truck of the Year awards in the same year."

To determine the award winner, Motor Trend "evaluated two Silverado HDs, one an extended-cab gas SRW and the…

Chevrolet Volt Auctioned for Schools

Published Thursday, 30 December, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: Current Events, Vehicle News, New Vehicles, New Inventory, Green, Fleet, News.

Chevrolet Volt, GM's new electric car, has already been named 2011 car of the year by Motor Trend, Automobile Magazine and Green Car Journal. And despite a $41,000 price tag, dealers report waiting lists for the combination gas/battery-powered vehicle. The car can travel 35 miles on electricity, and an additional 340 miles on a tank of gas.

GM is selling one special edition Volt to the highest bidder to benefit public math…

Chevrolet Sales Up 11%

Published Tuesday, 14 December, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: Auto Industry, Finance, News.

General Motors sales shot up 11% overall in November 2010, Sales in GM's four US brands following its restructuring rose 21% in November from a year earlier, according to GM.

The new Chevy Cruze helped punch car sales up 17% in November from a year earlier, GM said. GM shares were up 1.3% at USD 34.65 on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday morning.

"Analysts overall expect automakers to report sales?

Chevrolet Cruze - Urban Car of the Year

Published Tuesday, 14 December, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: Vehicle News, New Vehicles, New Inventory, Green, News.

The 2011 Chevy Cruze has been voted "Urban Car of The Year" by Decisive Media, along with an independent panel of 15 automotive journalists. The Chevy Cruze is available in five trims, including the Cruze LS, Cruze LT, Cruze 2LT, Eco Cruze, and Cruze LTZ, with MSRP ranging from $16,995 to $22,695 in the U.S.

"If you really want to see evidence of a turnaround at GM, look no farther than Cruze?

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