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With a lineup that includes some of the bestselling cars, trucks and SUVs sold in America, Chevrolet is routinely one of the bestselling brands in the US market. A refresh to the Camaro and Malibu along with new versions of the Corvette, Silverado and Impala join forces with the likes of the Volt and the Spark EV to offer an incredible range of performance cars and super efficient models in the same showroom.

A shot of the new Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck from the side
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 5:57PM
The front end of the new Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck
By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2011 - 5:56PM
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Top 5 Fuel-Efficient vehicles under $30,000
By Don Bain on March 21, 2011 - 3:35PM
NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, has revealed the results of their vehicle comparison for the least expensive choices to achieve better mileage on your commute. Their report identifies the top five non-hybrid, high mileage vehicles under $30,000 that deliver more than you’d expect for the money.
Chevy Volt owners reporting positive gas mileage stories
By Frank Sherosky on March 19, 2011 - 2:33PM
News thus far is surely positive for the Volt. By recharging their Volt regularly, owners are easily surpassing the 93 miles per gallon equivalence, or MPGe, on full electric operation and an overall 60 MPGe composite fuel economy during extended-range operation.
GM closes Shreveport plant due to shortages from Japanese earthquake
By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 3:26PM
General Motors announced today that they would be suspending production at their Shreveport Louisiana production facility next week (March 21st) due to a parts shortage caused by the earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan.
Smaller engines account for 46 percent of Chevrolet retail sales
By Frank Sherosky on March 17, 2011 - 11:41AM
It’s official. Chevrolet sales stats prove consumers are indeed moving toward fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engines to save on their transporation budgets. Question is, what's next?
US auto industry hit by supplier shortages in wake of Japanese Tsunami
By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2011 - 7:20PM
Since the massive earthquake and following tsunami hammered Japan, even the American automakers may face shortages throughout their supply chain but the Japanese automakers have obviously been hit the hardest by Mother Nature over the past week.
Saturn Vue turned Chevrolet Captiva Sport to be sold in the US
By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2011 - 5:15PM
The image below may look a great deal like the Saturn Vue that is no longer available in the US, but this same vehicle is marketed in South America as the Chevrolet Captiva and starting late this year, the Captiva Sport will become available in the US to fleet customers.
GM planning to add 2nd shift for Volt production in 2012
By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 1:19PM
While the sales figures aren’t setting the world on fire, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is currently winning the war for the top electric car in the US market but with deliveries slowed by lagging production, GM is planning to add a second shift for Volt production starting early in 2012.
TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars
By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2011 - 10:18PM
The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.
Chevrolet and OnStar Road Trip Challenge includes 40 bloggers
By Frank Sherosky on March 9, 2011 - 11:14AM
OnStar-equipped Chevrolet vehicles will come to life and join the social conversation by posting updates to dedicated Twitter accounts as 40 bloggers travel to South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festival in Austin this week.
Chevrolet to debut new Colorado show truck at Bangkok Motor Show
By Frank Sherosky on March 8, 2011 - 10:26AM
Prior to the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand, which begins March 25, Chevrolet offered a sneak peak of the new mid-sized pickup, the Colorado.
Chevrolet Volt priced for the European market
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 5:08PM
Last week, we brought you the news that the Chevrolet Volt would be available in the European market even though General Motors will be offering the Opel version of the Volt with a slightly different look and today, GM announced the price for the European Chevrolet Volt.
General Motors leads the industry in February sales volume, growth
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 7:44PM
The numbers are in for February 2011 and General Motors has claimed the top spot in the US auto industry in both sales units and growth among major automotive companies with multiple brands.
The Camaro roughs up the Mustang and Challenger in February sales
By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 6:15PM
Sales numbers are in from February 2011 and for the second month in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro has outsold the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, each by a ratio of nearly 2 to 1.
The Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback revealed ahead of Geneva
By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2011 - 6:03PM
The new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will officially meet the world when the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens next month but today, we have our first official look at the sporty 5-door hatchback in the flesh.
The new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback in motion
By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2011 - 5:58PM
CleanFUEL USA plays key role for GM liquid propane engine systems
By Frank Sherosky on February 23, 2011 - 10:40AM
As GM is now offering a new propane option for the 2012 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway 3500 and 4500 vans, GM also selected CleanFUEL USA as its exclusive partner for the 49-gallon capacity, one of two liquid propane engine systems.
Nissan Leaf Delivery speed
Slow delivery of the 2011 Nissan Leaf could continue
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2011 - 9:56AM
The head to head battle between the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt has been a lopsided one due to the slow delivery of pre-ordered electric Nissans and according to a source from the Japanese automaker, that slow delivery could continue well into the year.
Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27
By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 3:13PM
Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.
NASCAR remembers Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the 2011 Daytona 500
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2011 - 2:27PM
When the 53rd Daytona 500 begins this coming Sunday, it will be an exciting day for the race teams and fans alike, but it will also be the somber 10th anniversary of racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s on-track death the during the last lap of the 2001 “Great American Race”.
Chevrolet evolves MyLink with OnStar to challenge Ford Sync infotainment system
By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 12:35AM
Coming soon to a Chevrolet dealer near you will be a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customized infotainment options for the 2012 Chevy Volt and Equinox called My Link.
Chevy Cruze awarded 2011 Canadian Car of the Year
By Frank Sherosky on February 17, 2011 - 11:00AM
Chevrolet was honored today at the Canadian International Auto Show when the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the Chevrolet Cruze as the “2011 Canadian Car of the Year”.
Volt battery uses Dana Corp fins to maintain temperature
By Frank Sherosky on February 16, 2011 - 9:46AM
Every battery has its own temperature sweet spot that makes it ideal to transfer electron for power; so the Chevrolet Volt uses fins designed by Dana Corp to keep its pack within a 2 degree centigrade spread.
GM UAW hourly workers could see $4,000 in bonuses
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 1:04PM
Last week, TorqueNews.com brought you the news that General Motors plans to pay profit sharing bonuses to their hourly union autoworkers (UAW) that could exceed the highest profit-sharing bonuses in the company history and if a new report proves to be true, those bonuses could actually be even higher – with an average of $4,000 paid to these hourly workers.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Will Be Built with Deck Plating Process
By Keith Griffin on February 14, 2011 - 10:43AM
The world beater that is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is being built with a precision-machining process called deck plating that is normally reserved for high-performance engines.
Chevrolet Orlando sales to start March 2 in Korea
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 9:21AM
GM Korea began its Chevrolet product offensive today by creating a brand new segment with its all-new seven-seat Active Life Vehicle (ALV), the Chevrolet Orlando, at “Chevrolet Town” in the heart of Seoul.
NASCAR to run fuel injection in 2012
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 6:29PM
This morning, NASCAR announced that their flagship racing circuit – the Sprint Cup Series – will join the age of electronic technology as all cars will be required to run a fuel injection system in the 2012 season.
Battle Brewing Over Most Watched Automotive Commercials ever
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 12:26PM
Two automobile commercials, Volkswagen's Darth Vader spot and Chevrolet's Miss Evelyn’s Wild Ride in a Camaro, are being touted as the most watched automotive television commercials ever, but how can that be?
Five Best Things To See at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 11:18AM
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
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