29 Aug 2008

Latest Chevrolet News

DetN: Chevrolet Cruze to Get 45mpg

The last we heard (yesterday), GM NA VP of Chevy said the new Cruze will be "targeting having the best fuel economy in the small-car segment with Cruzeclass-leading mpg." Har-har. But seriously folks, where did the Detroit News come up with its new headline "GM plans $500M for 45-mpg small car." Extrapolation? Nope. Expectation. "The [...]   ...read more


Source: Truth about Cars

Published: Fri, Aug 22 2008

GM to Spend $500m on Cruze Launch

Not to belabor the point (much), but the Chevrolet Cruze is GM's next next big thing. As such, the future Chevy needs a steady stream of spin touting it as such. And so why-the-Hell-isn't-he-embattled GM CEO Rick Wagoner cruises over to Lordstown, Ohio to announce his company's intentions to someday rule the world. I [...]   ...read more


Source: Truth about Cars

Published: Thu, Aug 21 2008

GM’s Next Next Big Thing: The Chevrolet Cruze

While GM PR is milking the plug-in electric - gas hybrid hybrid Chevrolet Volt for all its worth, the automaker is shifting emphasis towards it latest savior. The Camaro. Wait. No. That's not it. The Beat. Nope. Hybrid SUVs? Uh-uh. The Cruze! "Wider and longer than most of its competitors, Cruze has a purposeful stance?" [...]   ...read more


Source: Truth about Cars

Published: Thu, Aug 21 2008

Chevrolet Cruze: first pictures released

Chevrolet has released pictures of its all-new small family car, the Cruze.   ...read more


Source: Channel 4

Published: Thu, Aug 21 2008

2008 GMC TOPKICK Recall

images5.jpeg from Allworldauto.com

GM has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 C Series Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar C9 diesel engines. They stated that the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. Read the rest of 2008 GMC TOPKICK Recall!   ...read more


Source: Allworldauto.com

Published: Fri, Aug 15 2008

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe XFE returns 7% better mpg

image from Auto Review

GM is about to start selling the XFE (which stands for Xtra Fuel Economy) versions of its 2WD 2009 Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon full size SUV's and trucks. Even without expensive hybrid drivetrains, these dinosaurs from the times of cheap oil may return 7% to 5% better fuel economy their standard siblings. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe XFE returns 7% better mpg   ...read more


Source: Auto Review

Published: Thu, Aug 14 2008

Officially Unveiled: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Enthusiasts young and old have awaited the official unveiling of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Now, the waiting is over.   ...read more


Source: Future Cars

Published: Sat, Aug 2 2008