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Showing posts with label Chevrolet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chevrolet. Show all posts
Thursday, November 25, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Volt Specifications and Review
General Motor's of US announced the chevrolets latest model vehicle 2011 Volt. The all new 2011 Chevrolet Volt will be the company's first plug-in gas/electric vehicle and the Volt 2011 model is already aaialble in California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington, DC. Now the comapny planning to launch the Chevrolet Volt 2011 nationwide in USA by middle of 2011.
Chevrolet 2011 Volt will a 4-seater hatchback with 4 doors with an "extended-range electric vehicle,". It features two different drivetrains: an all-electric one (battery and motors) that drive the car for the first 40, and a gas-powered hybrid system (with gas engine and fuel tank) that automatically takes over after that to give about another 300 miles of range. The 2011 model Chevrolet Volt will comes powered with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder internal combustion engine, which runs on either gasoline or E85. With this engine, Volt produces a power of 149 hp(111 kilowatts) and a peak torque od 273 pound-feet.
Other features of Chevrolet's 2011 version VOLT includes touch-sensitive climate control buttons, optional hard drive for added storage of music and maps, built-in Bluetooth functionality which can be used for phone and music use. Chevrolet offers the new 2011 Volt at a price of around $41,000 with a three-year lease starting at $350 per month.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
New Car Sport and Fast Chevrolet Camaro Review
Since General Motors ended production of its convertible Camaro in 2002, enthusiasts have long wanted him to come back, then GM has made good on in 2007 when they announced that the car is, indeed, would be put back into production. All new for 2010, the latest Chevrolet Camaro back and better than before.
I have a few more weeks before my first test drive, so my report is based on seeing the car for a couple of auto shows in Detroit and Los Angeles, communicating with officials who hand Chevrolet in car design, and analysis of company documentation. The newest model is sold in the first four to six months of production, but the test car will be at my dealer over the next few weeks. I'd already planned my first drive.
Prices for the base V6 powered LS Camaro will be $ 22,995, and the engine V8 Camaro SS will sell for $ 30,995. In October 2008, General Motors began taking orders for the car, five months before the production model rolled off the Brampton, Ontario, assembly line.
Since General Motors ended production of its convertible Camaro in 2002, enthusiasts have long wanted him to come back, then GM has made good on in 2007 when they announced that the car is, indeed, would be put back into production. All new for 2010, the latest Chevrolet Camaro back and better than before.
I have a few more weeks before my first test drive, so my report is based on seeing the car for a couple of auto shows in Detroit and Los Angeles, communicating with officials who hand Chevrolet in car design, and analysis of company documentation. The newest model is sold in the first four to six months of production, but the test car will be at my dealer over the next few weeks. I'd already planned my first drive.
Prices for the base V6 powered LS Camaro will be $ 22,995, and the engine V8 Camaro SS will sell for $ 30,995. In October 2008, General Motors began taking orders for the car, five months before the production model rolled off the Brampton, Ontario, assembly line.
A high performance Camaro SS with a monstrous 6.2L V8 is also available, yielding 422 horsepower and 408 lb.-feet of torque. That engine is based on the LS3, a powerplant that can be found under the hood of a Corvette.
So if you're looking for the right balance of performance and fuel economy, you'll want to keep the Chevrolet Camaro in mind, a car that competes with the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger in the important pony (muscle) car segment.
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New Car Sport and Fast Chevrolet Camaro Review
Since General Motors ended production of its convertible Camaro in 2002, enthusiasts have long wanted him to come back, then GM has made good on in 2007 when they announced that the car is, indeed, would be put back into production. All new for 2010, the latest Chevrolet Camaro back and better than before.
I have a few more weeks before my first test drive, so my report is based on seeing the car for a couple of auto shows in Detroit and Los Angeles, communicating with officials who hand Chevrolet in car design, and analysis of company documentation. The newest model is sold in the first four to six months of production, but the test car will be at my dealer over the next few weeks. I'd already planned my first drive.
Prices for the base V6 powered LS Camaro will be $ 22,995, and the engine V8 Camaro SS will sell for $ 30,995. In October 2008, General Motors began taking orders for the car, five months before the production model rolled off the Brampton, Ontario, assembly line.
Since General Motors ended production of its convertible Camaro in 2002, enthusiasts have long wanted him to come back, then GM has made good on in 2007 when they announced that the car is, indeed, would be put back into production. All new for 2010, the latest Chevrolet Camaro back and better than before.
I have a few more weeks before my first test drive, so my report is based on seeing the car for a couple of auto shows in Detroit and Los Angeles, communicating with officials who hand Chevrolet in car design, and analysis of company documentation. The newest model is sold in the first four to six months of production, but the test car will be at my dealer over the next few weeks. I'd already planned my first drive.
Prices for the base V6 powered LS Camaro will be $ 22,995, and the engine V8 Camaro SS will sell for $ 30,995. In October 2008, General Motors began taking orders for the car, five months before the production model rolled off the Brampton, Ontario, assembly line.
A high performance Camaro SS with a monstrous 6.2L V8 is also available, yielding 422 horsepower and 408 lb.-feet of torque. That engine is based on the LS3, a powerplant that can be found under the hood of a Corvette.
So if you're looking for the right balance of performance and fuel economy, you'll want to keep the Chevrolet Camaro in mind, a car that competes with the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger in the important pony (muscle) car segment.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Chevrolet Corvette 2010 Awesome Cars
At $ 48,930 - $ 116,880, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports car. This hot sports car is available as a coupe, convertible, or Grand Sport model. His great strength allows him to test-track top speed of 190 miles / h-. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has a valuation of fuel economy of 15 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.
2010 Chevrolet Corvette is known for his power and performance. High speed machine has a powerful 430 hp LS3 6.2L V8 engine 6-speed manual transmission with short throw shifter and launch control. Mechanical properties of coupe and cabriolet include: includes chassis, brakes and traction control, 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes and antilock braking system, as well as differential cooling system. It also includes an exhaust system, which is aluminized stainless steel with 3 "polished stainless steel tips, rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering, Traction Management system efficiency with a 5 driver to choose settings and transmission 6-speed manual with short throw shifter and launch control.
External features of the Chevrolet Corvette in 2010 include: corrosion-resistant composite body panels, carbon fiber front fenders and floor, raised hood with a window, carbon fiber front fenders, roof, roof bow, front splitter, rocker extensions and floor, painted the front and rear bumpers, manual soft-top convertible roof, daytime running lights, driver power heated mirrors painted door mirrors with automatic operation, passenger power heated mirrors, painted door, front fog lights, projector lens xenon headlights and metallic paint.
Interior Features 2010 Chevrolet Corvette include: theft deterrent system with electronic immobilizer and audible / visible alarm systems, access keyless entry push-button start, bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, power 6-way control the driver's seat, dual-zone automatic air conditioning with pollen filter, an analog gauge cluster with multi-language driver information center and a tire pressure monitoring system, AM / FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player, XM Satellite Radio and 7-speaker sound system, cruise control, which includes e-to resume, coast and deceleration / acceleration functions, measuring instruments, which includes analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel, voltmeter, coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges, and leather steering wheel with audio control system.
Security features of 2010 Chevrolet Corvette include: airbags, power, programmable with lock protector door locks, keyless access system, which includes push-button start, lock / unlock a passive entry and panic functions of OnStar in-vehicle communications and assistance service, theft deterrent system, which includes an electronic immobilizer, theft deterrent system, which includes audio / visual alarm, and traction control, which includes electronic, full-featured, and all speeds.

Chevrolet Corvette 2010 Awesome Cars
At $ 48,930 - $ 116,880, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door, 2-passenger sports car. This hot sports car is available as a coupe, convertible, or Grand Sport model. His great strength allows him to test-track top speed of 190 miles / h-. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has a valuation of fuel economy of 15 MPG city and 24 MPG highway.
2010 Chevrolet Corvette is known for his power and performance. High speed machine has a powerful 430 hp LS3 6.2L V8 engine 6-speed manual transmission with short throw shifter and launch control. Mechanical properties of coupe and cabriolet include: includes chassis, brakes and traction control, 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes and antilock braking system, as well as differential cooling system. It also includes an exhaust system, which is aluminized stainless steel with 3 "polished stainless steel tips, rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering, Traction Management system efficiency with a 5 driver to choose settings and transmission 6-speed manual with short throw shifter and launch control.
External features of the Chevrolet Corvette in 2010 include: corrosion-resistant composite body panels, carbon fiber front fenders and floor, raised hood with a window, carbon fiber front fenders, roof, roof bow, front splitter, rocker extensions and floor, painted the front and rear bumpers, manual soft-top convertible roof, daytime running lights, driver power heated mirrors painted door mirrors with automatic operation, passenger power heated mirrors, painted door, front fog lights, projector lens xenon headlights and metallic paint.
Interior Features 2010 Chevrolet Corvette include: theft deterrent system with electronic immobilizer and audible / visible alarm systems, access keyless entry push-button start, bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, power 6-way control the driver's seat, dual-zone automatic air conditioning with pollen filter, an analog gauge cluster with multi-language driver information center and a tire pressure monitoring system, AM / FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player, XM Satellite Radio and 7-speaker sound system, cruise control, which includes e-to resume, coast and deceleration / acceleration functions, measuring instruments, which includes analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel, voltmeter, coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges, and leather steering wheel with audio control system.
Security features of 2010 Chevrolet Corvette include: airbags, power, programmable with lock protector door locks, keyless access system, which includes push-button start, lock / unlock a passive entry and panic functions of OnStar in-vehicle communications and assistance service, theft deterrent system, which includes an electronic immobilizer, theft deterrent system, which includes audio / visual alarm, and traction control, which includes electronic, full-featured, and all speeds.

Sunday, July 25, 2010
Top Luxury Cars | 2011 Chevy Volt - From Show Car to Showroom
The 2007 Chevrolet Volt concept dazzled, even more than General Motors expected. For 2010 production, however, it has to use existing component sets, which naturally make the Volt more mainstream and cheaper to build. The changes also give the car lower drag, more cabin space, and a tighter turning circle. The designer of both vehicles, Bob Boniface, says that concept cars are "not a contract with the general public" and that the commercial product is a much better car. We tend to agree with him. Polarizing design can impress but lose sales. GM needs this car to succeed. So do we all.
From Concept to Production
1 The deeply inset grille and the sharp crease from the lower lamps were terrible for aerodynamics, and the recessed lamps were neither adequate for illumination nor legal.
2 Multiple hard surface-change lines on the front of the concept tended to confuse and retard oncoming air molecules. Smoothing the front end helps aerodynamically and simplifies production.
3 Saab 99-like, the tank-slit wraparound windshield was deemed likely to compete with plans for future Saab products. But GM may sell Saab anyway.
4 The sharp break from windshield to roof was likewise considered too Saab-like, and it was also aerodynamically undesirable, thus the change to uninterrupted flowing glass.
5 Big bulges for oversize - 21-inch - wheels were another drag-increasing styling element that had to go for the production car.
6 The grille shape was retained, but air flows into the engine compartment only through peripheral slots around the grille shield, which retains its diamond texture. Most air enters below the bumper.
7 Headlamps had to be bigger for adequate lighting, and wrapping them around the front end let side markers be incorporated.
8 The impossible-to-clean transparent fairings from the show car have been replaced by painted sheetmetal, which visually extends the height of the side glass.
9 These 17-inch wheels look much like the show car's 21-inch units, but in fact, they have been refined to reduce aerodynamic drag. Small details count when there's not much power available.
10 The continuous sweep of glass from windshield to roof is excellent for aerodynamic drag reduction, but it also gives the car a softer, safer appearance, desirable for a family car.
From Concept to Production
1 The deeply inset grille and the sharp crease from the lower lamps were terrible for aerodynamics, and the recessed lamps were neither adequate for illumination nor legal.
2 Multiple hard surface-change lines on the front of the concept tended to confuse and retard oncoming air molecules. Smoothing the front end helps aerodynamically and simplifies production.
3 Saab 99-like, the tank-slit wraparound windshield was deemed likely to compete with plans for future Saab products. But GM may sell Saab anyway.
4 The sharp break from windshield to roof was likewise considered too Saab-like, and it was also aerodynamically undesirable, thus the change to uninterrupted flowing glass.
5 Big bulges for oversize - 21-inch - wheels were another drag-increasing styling element that had to go for the production car.
6 The grille shape was retained, but air flows into the engine compartment only through peripheral slots around the grille shield, which retains its diamond texture. Most air enters below the bumper.
7 Headlamps had to be bigger for adequate lighting, and wrapping them around the front end let side markers be incorporated.
8 The impossible-to-clean transparent fairings from the show car have been replaced by painted sheetmetal, which visually extends the height of the side glass.
9 These 17-inch wheels look much like the show car's 21-inch units, but in fact, they have been refined to reduce aerodynamic drag. Small details count when there's not much power available.
10 The continuous sweep of glass from windshield to roof is excellent for aerodynamic drag reduction, but it also gives the car a softer, safer appearance, desirable for a family car.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
2010 New Chevrolet Camaro Sports Car UFC Limited Edition
Most great and amazing sport elegant car 2010 Chevrolet Camaro interior design and exterior body kit design that will make you interesting. The UFC sports car maker now a days launched it is teaming up with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas to release 10 Limited Edition UFC Chevrolet Camaros sports car. UFC, in combination with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas will build the limited-edition 2010 UFC Camaros sports car complete with 650 Super-charged powerful engine horsepower and one-of-a-kind vehicles features which will create even the most die-hard UFC fan or gear head stand up and get notice.

2010 New Chevrolet Camaro Sports Car UFC Limited Edition
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro sports car looks like a new vehicle, but it was built from existing GM parts from other models. They started with the chassis architecture of the impressive Pontiac G8 and engines from Cadillac and Covette. GM made the new Camaro drop-dead gorgeous, with high performance, and affordable.

The interior of the new Camaro is comfortable and materials are good, but the exterior styling is where it shines. The stitched leather wrap on the steering wheel is nice, and the bucket seats are comfortable, with decent bolstering, but may not be enough to keep an aggressive driver in his or her place during aggressive cornering.

The front seat slides 8.5 inches, the steering wheel tilts and telescopes, and the seat can be raised up for better visibility, so drivers of all sizes will fit. The excellent leather upholstery is available in black, gray, beige and two-tone Inferno Orange.

The climate control buttons on the center stack didn't seem to be designed for ease of touch, but more for looks, but I have seen worse. Visibility through the windshield is good despite the long hood and raked windshield, thanks to careful location of the driver's seat and the ability to raise it. Rear visibility over the driver's shoulder isn't very good, but then it's impossible to make it good with a chopped roofline that gives it its sporty look.

The new Camaro sports car succeeds for all the reasons to buy this sports car, great looks and styling, a very potent and efficient engine borrowed from Cadillac, great performance and handling, and a good price point. I have test driven the Dodge Challenger SRT8, and the Ford Mustang GT. For my money I would choose the new Camaro sports car.

The first UFC Camaro will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson's Orange County collector car auction taking place June 25-27 at the OC Fair & Events Center. The winning bidder will also come away with a UFC experience package that includes an inaugural drive with UFC President Dana White, backstage VIP access to a UFC event, meet and greets with UFC fighters, an autographed OCTOGON book and UFC gear.

The Camaro is being auctioned for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a charity dedicated to providing financial assistance to dependents of US military personnel lost in the line of duty.
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2010 New Chevrolet Camaro Sports Car UFC Limited Edition
Most great and amazing sport elegant car 2010 Chevrolet Camaro interior design and exterior body kit design that will make you interesting. The UFC sports car maker now a days launched it is teaming up with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas to release 10 Limited Edition UFC Chevrolet Camaros sports car. UFC, in combination with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas will build the limited-edition 2010 UFC Camaros sports car complete with 650 Super-charged powerful engine horsepower and one-of-a-kind vehicles features which will create even the most die-hard UFC fan or gear head stand up and get notice.

2010 New Chevrolet Camaro Sports Car UFC Limited Edition
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro sports car looks like a new vehicle, but it was built from existing GM parts from other models. They started with the chassis architecture of the impressive Pontiac G8 and engines from Cadillac and Covette. GM made the new Camaro drop-dead gorgeous, with high performance, and affordable.

The interior of the new Camaro is comfortable and materials are good, but the exterior styling is where it shines. The stitched leather wrap on the steering wheel is nice, and the bucket seats are comfortable, with decent bolstering, but may not be enough to keep an aggressive driver in his or her place during aggressive cornering.

The front seat slides 8.5 inches, the steering wheel tilts and telescopes, and the seat can be raised up for better visibility, so drivers of all sizes will fit. The excellent leather upholstery is available in black, gray, beige and two-tone Inferno Orange.

The climate control buttons on the center stack didn't seem to be designed for ease of touch, but more for looks, but I have seen worse. Visibility through the windshield is good despite the long hood and raked windshield, thanks to careful location of the driver's seat and the ability to raise it. Rear visibility over the driver's shoulder isn't very good, but then it's impossible to make it good with a chopped roofline that gives it its sporty look.

The new Camaro sports car succeeds for all the reasons to buy this sports car, great looks and styling, a very potent and efficient engine borrowed from Cadillac, great performance and handling, and a good price point. I have test driven the Dodge Challenger SRT8, and the Ford Mustang GT. For my money I would choose the new Camaro sports car.

The first UFC Camaro will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson's Orange County collector car auction taking place June 25-27 at the OC Fair & Events Center. The winning bidder will also come away with a UFC experience package that includes an inaugural drive with UFC President Dana White, backstage VIP access to a UFC event, meet and greets with UFC fighters, an autographed OCTOGON book and UFC gear.

The Camaro is being auctioned for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a charity dedicated to providing financial assistance to dependents of US military personnel lost in the line of duty.
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
GM Backtracks On Plan To Nix Chevy Nickname [Video]
General Motors Co. on Thursday backed off a "poorly worded" internal memo that asked employees to refer to the brand only as "Chevrolet" -- not its long-standing nickname -- in an effort to create consistency.
In the original memo, employees were discouraged from using the "Chevy" nickname for the Chevrolet brand. GM later issued a statement to clarify the intention of the memo, saying that it was only meant to help establish Chevrolet as a global brand and that employees needed to be more focused in their communications in referencing the brand.
General Motors said " 'Chevy' will continue to reflect the enthusiasm of customers and fans."
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The internal memo was part of an effort to develop a consistent brand name as it establishes a significant global presence.
In a video also issued by GM to correct itself, Alan S. Batey, vice president for Chevrolet sales and service, said, "Chevy is our nickname. It comes from selling vehicles here in the U.S. for 100 years. We love it when people call us Chevy." Batey was one of the two GM officials who signed the original memo.
On Facebook, brand pages include Chevy Camaro, Chevy Silverado and Team Chevy.
General Motors also stated that they were reconsidering resurrecting the talifin. A sudden resurgence of the love for the 1959 Chevrolet is rumored to be the reason.
Press Release
Statement on the use of Chevrolet and Chevy
"Chevy" will continue to reflect the enthusiasm of customers and fans
2010-06-10 DETROIT -- Today's emotional debate over a poorly worded memo on our use of the Chevrolet brand is a good reminder of how passionately people feel about Chevrolet. It is a passion we share and one we do not take for granted.
We love Chevy. In no way are we discouraging customers or fans from using the name. We deeply appreciate the emotional connections that millions of people have for Chevrolet and its products.
In global markets, we are establishing a significant presence for Chevrolet, and need to move toward a consistent brand name for advertising and marketing purposes. The memo in question was one step in that process.
We hope people around the world will continue to fall in love with Chevrolets and smile when they call their favorite car, truck or crossover "Chevy."
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Price Starts at $16,995

GM announced today(June 3) the prices and detailed the trim levels in which the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be available starting this September, The USA market version of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze comes in four different trim levels: LS, LT, Eco and LTZ.
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will replace Cobalt as the compact car from General Motors' volume division. Cruze is a 4-door sedan that comes in LS, LT, LTZ, and fuel-economy-oriented Eco trim levels. The LS has a 136-horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. The LT, LTZ, and Eco use a 138-horsepower turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine.
A 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission is available on all. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front- and rear-side airbags.
The LS and LT have 16-inch wheels; 17-inch wheels are standard on the LTZ and Eco; and 18-inch wheels are optional on the LT and LTZ. Among the available features are a wireless cell-phone link and navigation system. Cruze Eco models have ultra-low-rolling-resistance tires and other aerodynamic tweaks designed to increase fuel economy. Available on the LT and LTZ is an RS Appearance Package, which includes specific wheels and exterior trim.
The Chevrolet Cruze US price starts at 16,995 USD for the LS model and goes up to 22,695 USD for the top of the range model.
For the Eco trim level, the Chevrolet Cruze US price starts at 18,895 USD. The manufacturer believes the Chevrolet Cruze Eco will offer a 40 miles per gallon fuel economy on the highway. Also for an improved efficiency, the Chevrolet Cruze Eco is fitted with low-rolling resistance tires and an enhanced aerodynamic performance package.
Press Release:
Starting at $16,995, Chevrolet Cruze Offers Midsize-car Presence at Compact-car Price
DETROIT, MI – The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of its competitors.
"We believe the Cruze can redefine the expectations for compact-car owners and shoppers who are new to the segment," said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing. "For the price of a compact car, Cruze offers the styling, safety features, roominess, amenities, and refinement of a much more expensive car."
The 2011 Cruze will be offered for retail sale in four models:
Cruze LS starting at $16,995, including:
- Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and six-speed manual transmission
- The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system, power rear-door child safety locks
- Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
- Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, driver information center, and XM Radio with three month trial subscription
Cruze LT starting at $18,895, including:
- Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
- 16-inch wheels
Cruze Eco starting at $18,895, including:
- Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission
- Segment-leading expected 40 miles per gallon highway
- Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires, and enhanced aerodynamic performance package
Cruze LTZ starting at $22,695, including:
- Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission
- Standard six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with audio interface, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and remote vehicle start
- Standard automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and ultrasonic rear-parking assist
- 18-inch alloy wheels
Major available options features on Cruze include:
- In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive, enabling pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs, or transferring MP3 files from a USB memory device
- Pioneer Audio system, with nine speakers and 250-watt amplifier
- Heated leather seats
- Ultrasonic rear park assist
- RS Appearance package, including rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front fog lamps, and rear spoiler
"Cruze is a truly global car that leverages Chevrolet's design and engineering capabilities. As a result we can offer customers more standard safety features, more miles per gallon, and more upscale features than our key competitors," Campbell said. "That formula made Cruze a hit overseas, with more than 200,000 customers choosing Cruze since it went on sale in 2009."
Cruze will offer customers more standard equipment and amenities than the competition. "While some of our competitors may have a lower starting price, Cruze wins on value once these competitors are optioned up." said Campbell.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Top Luxury Cars - Cars Hurt Most by the Recession
This are the 7 nameplates have lost the most market share so far in 2009, compared to 2008.
1. Chrysler
2. Dodge
3. Chevrolet
4. Saturn
5. Toyota
6. Scion
7. Suzuki
1. Chrysler
2. Dodge
3. Chevrolet
4. Saturn
5. Toyota
6. Scion
7. Suzuki
Saturday, January 30, 2010
The Chevrolet Captiva
A flashback of a agency environs a decennium back and then comparing the same with the underway scenario module let you wonder how the four wheelers, especially cars, hit multiplied in alarming numbers. New cars introduced in Bharat over the years hit ever drawn tending from automobile connoisseurs and the automobile lover is every tempted to buy more though he/she may already hit digit or three or more or may not modify hit the parking space! Amid the newborn cars in India, the Chevrolet Captiva LT or the Captiva LTZ is worth mentioning.
These cars by GM module automatically grab your tending on the roads with their exquisite exterior looks. Before you buy a Chevrolet Captiva, check the Captiva toll as this factor differs from municipality to city. Go for a effort intend so that you are full satisfied with the performance level. To confirm the Captiva price, you can visit your nearest Chevrolet showroom or browse finished the web. Viewing the features, technical specifications and reading user comments and reviews module further support you take the decision.
Power-packed with a range of the stylish features, the striking Chevrolet Captiva is a luxury to own. The Captiva toll (ex-showroom) in municipality is Rs. 18,37,768 and compared to other brands, it is reasonable. It has every the essentialities to attain it the preferred choice by many amongst the newborn cars in India. The sturdy exterior looks, improvised embody design, hot wheels and more hit sparked up anticipation in the market, enticing automobile buyers to go for a effort drive.
Once you ride the car, you module fall in fuck with it, and module end up buying it! In the SUV automobile segment, General Motors is playing the first fiddle with the introduction of its Chevrolet Captiva in the variants of Chevrolet Captiva LT and the Captiva LTZ. Both diesel variants come with almost kindred features with the latter carrying some extra advantages. While the Chevrolet Captiva LT has a manually handled 5-speed gearbox, the Captiva LTZ comes with the semiautomatic sending standard, facilitating easy and quiet movement into high gear. This is due to the carbon-fiber touchable used in the transmission, enabling you go from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.7 secs. The foppish bold look and a commanding dynamical position attain the Captiva worth buying.
The exterior features of the Chevrolet Captiva with its large 6-spoke alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, satin silver finish bumpers, cylindrical prism type headlamps, diode signal lamps, turn signal repeaters, plate entranceway handles, etc. attain it look grand. Further, the interiors speak intensity with ergonomically designed dashboard, flexi-type seating, frequence controls, dual front airbags, and more. Power-driven by a 2.0-litre inline-4 turbocharged diesel engine incorporating VCDi render injection technology, you savor a solidified 148 bhp engine power.
The variable geometry turbocharger is electrically controlled, which maintains the speed perfectly whether you are dynamical in the route or the city. The load capacity is awesome; the Chevrolet Captiva is ever stable on the agency no concern the load as it rides on a self-leveling independent suspension.
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These cars by GM module automatically grab your tending on the roads with their exquisite exterior looks. Before you buy a Chevrolet Captiva, check the Captiva toll as this factor differs from municipality to city. Go for a effort intend so that you are full satisfied with the performance level. To confirm the Captiva price, you can visit your nearest Chevrolet showroom or browse finished the web. Viewing the features, technical specifications and reading user comments and reviews module further support you take the decision.
Power-packed with a range of the stylish features, the striking Chevrolet Captiva is a luxury to own. The Captiva toll (ex-showroom) in municipality is Rs. 18,37,768 and compared to other brands, it is reasonable. It has every the essentialities to attain it the preferred choice by many amongst the newborn cars in India. The sturdy exterior looks, improvised embody design, hot wheels and more hit sparked up anticipation in the market, enticing automobile buyers to go for a effort drive.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet introduced the 1970 Monte Carlo as an answer to the restyled 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix, and to compete with the Ford Thunderbird. Both cars were based on the mid-size GM A-Body platform, and rode on the aforementioned 116 inch wheelbase as the four-door Chevelle and the El Camino. The 1970 Monte Carlo was only acquirable as a two-door coupe, and it holds the distinction of having the longest hood ever installed on a Chevrolet! It was billed as a \"personal luxury\" car, or a \"gentleman's performance\" car.
The standard engine was a 250 HP 2-barrel version of the present small country 350 CID V8. It could be ordered with a 300 HP 4-barrel 350 small block, a 265 HP 2-barrel 400 CID small country V8, or a 330 HP 4-barrel 402 bounteous country V8 that Chevrolet for some think marketed as a 400. There was also a Monte Carlo SS version acquirable that came with a 360 HP version of Chevrolet's brand new bounteous country 454 V8 engine with a stiffer suspension, front round brakes, and some discreet badging. The SS-454 was a lively performer, with a zero to sixty time of 7.5 seconds. There were reportedly ten cars that year special ordered with the 450HP LS-6 454 engine. The small country equipped cars generally came with the Turbo-Hydramatic 350 transmission, patch the bounteous country cars typically had the heavier-duty Turbo-Hydramatic 400.
The base 1970 Monte Carlo weighed in at 3460 lbs, most 200 lbs. more than a comparably-equipped 2-door Chevelle with the shorter 112-inch wheelbase. Many Monte Carlos however, were equipped with more wealth options than the typical Chevelle, such as air conditioning (yes, in 1970, air conditioning was thoughtful a wealth option, unlike today!), power windows, and another items that increased the container weight. Fender skirts were also a favourite option.
There were somewhere between 130,000 and 146,000 Monte Carlos produced in 1970, depending on what inventiveness you reference. Only 3,823 of those had the SS-454 package, and those cars are highly sought after today by enthusiasts. The early cars (1970-1972) have an active following, with several clubs and online forums sacred to them. Since it mutual the aforementioned platform as the Chevelle, some aftermarket high-performance parts that were designed for the Chevelle will sound the Monte Carlo. Even though it was marketed primarily on the basis of luxury, it became a favourite model for have automobile racing. Several bounteous names in NASCAR crowd Monte Carlos, such as Bobby Allison and Neil Bonnett.
The 1970 Monte Carlo succeeded very well in its original purpose: to compete with the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Ford Thunderbird. There were more 1970 Monte Carlos oversubscribed than the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Ford Thunderbird combined! The sculpted body, long front fenders and offense \"Coke Bottle\" appearance made it a muscular-looking, classy car, and to me it is much better looking than the Chevelle. It is digit of my favorite embody styles; I just desire they had made a 9/10 size version of the car!
Keith Farren is an ASE Certified Master Technician with a BS in Business Administration, an Associate degree in Automotive Technology, and over note years experience in the automotive industry. He also operates digit websites sacred to classic cars, Classic Car Financing and Loans and Classic Car Prices Today.
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The standard engine was a 250 HP 2-barrel version of the present small country 350 CID V8. It could be ordered with a 300 HP 4-barrel 350 small block, a 265 HP 2-barrel 400 CID small country V8, or a 330 HP 4-barrel 402 bounteous country V8 that Chevrolet for some think marketed as a 400. There was also a Monte Carlo SS version acquirable that came with a 360 HP version of Chevrolet's brand new bounteous country 454 V8 engine with a stiffer suspension, front round brakes, and some discreet badging. The SS-454 was a lively performer, with a zero to sixty time of 7.5 seconds. There were reportedly ten cars that year special ordered with the 450HP LS-6 454 engine. The small country equipped cars generally came with the Turbo-Hydramatic 350 transmission, patch the bounteous country cars typically had the heavier-duty Turbo-Hydramatic 400.
The base 1970 Monte Carlo weighed in at 3460 lbs, most 200 lbs. more than a comparably-equipped 2-door Chevelle with the shorter 112-inch wheelbase. Many Monte Carlos however, were equipped with more wealth options than the typical Chevelle, such as air conditioning (yes, in 1970, air conditioning was thoughtful a wealth option, unlike today!), power windows, and another items that increased the container weight. Fender skirts were also a favourite option.
There were somewhere between 130,000 and 146,000 Monte Carlos produced in 1970, depending on what inventiveness you reference. Only 3,823 of those had the SS-454 package, and those cars are highly sought after today by enthusiasts. The early cars (1970-1972) have an active following, with several clubs and online forums sacred to them. Since it mutual the aforementioned platform as the Chevelle, some aftermarket high-performance parts that were designed for the Chevelle will sound the Monte Carlo. Even though it was marketed primarily on the basis of luxury, it became a favourite model for have automobile racing. Several bounteous names in NASCAR crowd Monte Carlos, such as Bobby Allison and Neil Bonnett.
The 1970 Monte Carlo succeeded very well in its original purpose: to compete with the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Ford Thunderbird. There were more 1970 Monte Carlos oversubscribed than the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Ford Thunderbird combined! The sculpted body, long front fenders and offense \"Coke Bottle\" appearance made it a muscular-looking, classy car, and to me it is much better looking than the Chevelle. It is digit of my favorite embody styles; I just desire they had made a 9/10 size version of the car!
Keith Farren is an ASE Certified Master Technician with a BS in Business Administration, an Associate degree in Automotive Technology, and over note years experience in the automotive industry. He also operates digit websites sacred to classic cars, Classic Car Financing and Loans and Classic Car Prices Today.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Keith_Farren
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