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Linklity With Nov. 1 Press Embargo out look for more first drive of the Chevy. Chevy Delivers on the Hype By Daniel Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit Email Date posted: 11-01-2007 Here's the short answer on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu: It's good. After almost a year's worth of buildup and anticipation, we have now driven the new Malibu. So the time has finally come to pass judgment. You'll forgive us if we were a bit skeptical about the vehicle that GM's car khan Bob Lutz calls "one of the most important in 100 years for Chevy." We've been through this more than a couple times with domestic c…

From the San Francisco Journal's website sfgate.com The last muscle car Sexy as a swollen porn star on meth, twice as useless By Mark Morford, SF Gate Columnist Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Have you seen this thing? This sexy macho bloated Hot Wheels fantasia dreamgasm of a car-like drunken child's funbot crayon sketch? No? Because it appears to be a vehicle that at least some across the Big Autosphere are still secretly praying, despite the sudden overthrow of -- despite the deadly ultimatum for -- General Motors, might yet prove to be a savior. Indeed, it's a car some hope will maybe, just maybe sell like crazy and restore a tiny bit of faith in big, thick, …

Drew Dowdell - March 28th, 2012 - CheersandGears.com Not wanting to be outdone by Ford's announcement today of the Ecoboost V6 powered 2013 Ford Explorer Sport, Chevrolet release a full photo spread and press release of the refreshed 2013 Chevrolet Traverse crossover. The new Traverse sports a new face that steps away from Chevy's traditional horizontal split grill design. Along with gaining the industry wide standard traditional trapezoid grill with 3 horizontal bars and chrome ring, the traverse gains new front fender sculpting and new tail light treatments. The refreshed interior gets a new dash and a 6.5-inch color touch screen radio and available MyLink system. …

Chevy Takes Another Swing at Relevance By Daniel Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit Email Date posted: 10-07-2007 Linkity The entire weight of General Motors does not rest on the shoulders of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In fact, only several thousand megatons of pressure weigh upon Chevy's latest sedan. When General Motors North America Vice President Gary White says, "We have got to get back in the game here," he delivers the line with stress on "got." And just in case you might underestimate the gravity of the situation, White leaves a half-beat of silence before and after the word. The game he's refer…

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DETROIT — General Motors will produce for the 2009 model year special fuel economy models of four of its biggest, thirstiest trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups and the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon SUVs. Grouped under the moniker XFE, which Chevrolet has already used on a high-mpg version of the Cobalt small car, the trucks will return 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway. That represents a single mile-per-gallon improvement for both city and highway, compared to non-XFE versions with the same 5.3-liter V8 engine. Unlike the two-mode hybrid versions of the company's big trucks, the XFE models use totally conventional means to achieve their improvem…

What the topic said. Anything like interior, colors, options, improvements, trims, minor things. Engines, horsepower, ect. has been discussed many times on other forums so it would be redundant to mention it here.

Do you find the GM minivans to be a disappointment? How much longer until GM tries the minivan thing again? I wonder how sales of Uplander, Montana SV6, Terraza and Relay compare to Chrysler or Toyota. Or even Nissan or Hyundai? GM could do better. The 90 Lumina/Transport/Silhouette was a flop. Then the 1997 Venture was an improvement. Seems like the Uplander isn't selling as well as the Venture. Some say minivans are a thing of the past and GM should focus on SUVs and family sedans. Maybe so. The Astro sold as well as the Uplander when it was 10 or 15 years old! GM needs to try a new front end on the Uplander soon as see if that can improve sales.

FACTS: We know that the C8 Corvette and a number of her contemporaries in GM's 2020 stables will have a Pushrod Small Block Engine. This may very well be the last and the finest small block engine. We do not know much beyond that. PREDICTION: The following is my prediction on its specifics. You will have to wait half a year to find out if I am right or if I am close... RPO: LT2 Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated Construction: Aluminum block and heads Cylinder Spacing: 111.76 mm (4.400") Bore x Stroke: 103.25 mm x 101.6 mm (4.065" x 4.000") Displacement: 6,805 cc (415 cu-in) Static Compression: 11.5:1 Fuel requirem…

By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com April 18, 2013 Chevrolet has announced today that 2014 Cruze Diesel will return 46 MPG on highway based on EPA estimates. This estimate bests the original Highway MPG prediction by about four MPGs. Chevrolet is quick to point out that the 46 MPG makes the Cruze Diesel the highest MPG of a non-hybrid vehicle. If you're wondering, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI gets 42 MPG Highway and the Volkswagen Passat TDI gets 43 MPG highway. Chevrolet says the Cruze Diesel will be able to travel up to 700 miles on the highway or about 10 hours of driving. As for city and combined MPGs, Chevrolet is keeping quiet on that. Most likely we…

Chevrolet unveiled the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado today at an event in Ft. Worth, Texas. The new Silverado features new, more aerodynamic styling, and will offer a broader range of powertrain options. While details have not yet been released, expect the 10-Speed automatic co-developed with Ford to be available. GM will increase its use of mixed materials combining steel and aluminum "in the right place" according to GM. This is a subtle dig at crosstown rival Ford's all-aluminum body F-150. Chevrolet and GMC are also expected to begin offering a carbon-fiber bed option, for additional strength and "added lightness". One of the eight new Silverado models will be…

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevy-volt-hyb...first-year.html As I've said before....more Volt shuck n jive to come....$25k, no, make that $35k... That's why you don't put experimental vehicles in current ads--it raises unrealistic expectations.

It's a very sad day at my house since I know that the time is running out for my 1996 Camaro Z28 convertible. I just recently started a new job that requires me to drive in really ugly traffic and spend 1 hour each way a day - something the Z28 is not all too happy about. So the quest goes to replace it. I like the HHRs and they aren't too expensive even with all the options, and the Malibu MAXX SS in Laser Blue looks really good, so I went to a local dealer this morning to see if I could live with the 172 HP in the HHR.... NOPE! There's no way I could be happy - even sititng in traffic with the HHR. It probably is fine for people that did not grow up with musc…

Since going on sale in 2014, the Chevrolet Colorado has only seen minor styling tweaks and updates. For eight years the 2.5 liter 4-cylinder and 3.6-liter V6 were the primary engines available with the interesting and fuel-efficient 4-cylinder turbo diesel. 2018 was the best year for this model's run, with Chevy selling 134,842 Colorados, but sales have dropped since then as new and updated entries in the form of the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, and Nissan Frontier have hit the market. In 2022, the Colorado and its Canyon brother were officially the oldest mid-size trucks on the market. For 2023, Chevrolet has completely redesigned the Colorado with new looks, inter…

The new gas mileage figures for the 2.2 liter 4cyl in the Cobalt is spot on with 95% of the foreign small cars. It gets better or near the same gas mileage as any scion, versa, civic . . . Funny, when they start to use real life figures GM cars shine. Something us fans of GM have been saying for a long time!

Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck Revealed William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 21, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck Gallery GM has pulled the covers off the Chevrolet Colorado Show Truck before making its official debut at the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show starting March 25th. The Colorado show truck's design carries traits seen on other Chevrolet models like the Equinox. The front end features a two-tier grille with wraparound headlights, LED running lamps, and a extractor vent on the hood. An aerodynamic "cab collar" design ties the cab and bed together. The bed has a hard tonneau cover, helping improve fuel economy and se…

William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 19, 2011 Chevrolet has pulled the curtain back on a hotter version of Sonic. The 2013 Sonic RS will make it's official debut at next month's Detroit Auto Show. The Sonic RS differs from the regular Sonic with a new front and rear fascia, rear spoiler, side sills, five-spoke alloy wheels, and a lower, stiffer suspension. Power comes from the Sonic's 1.4L turbo four producing 138 HP and 148 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard with a six-speed automatic optional. Inside, the Sonic RS features sport seats, sport steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals, new trim, and gauge cluster treatment. The Sonic …

I propose the following changes to the Cruze Powertrain lineup:- Cruze SS Specifications Base Price: $29,950 Vehicle Layout: Transverse Front Engine, AWD Engine: 2.0 liter Inline-4 w/dual VVT and direct injection Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Aspiration: Honeywell-Garrett MGTX-2860RSD dual scroll turbocharger @ 18.4 psi Air-to-water aftercooler Power Output: 320 bhp @ 5600 rpm Torque Output: 300 lb-ft @ 2600~5600 rpm Redline / Rev Limit: 5600 / 6350 rpm Transmission: GM Hydramatic 6T75 6-speed Automatic (Standard) Aisin AF40 6-speed manual (Optional) Axle Ratio: 2.77:1 (Automatic); 3.83:1 (Manual) Drivetrain: AWD; Differentials: Open (Front), Bias…

Once the diesel rolls out for the 2020 Silverado, it will take the title of most fuel efficient full-size truck on the market with an EPA rating of 23 City / 33 Highway / 27 Combined. The 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder diesel generates 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The diesel is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and also features a start stop system. In the Silverado, the price of the diesel engine is the same as upgrading to the 6.2 liter gasoline V8. It adds, $2,495 to the price of an LTZ or High Country model, or $3,890 to the cost of an LT or RST. Naturally, the engine will be available in the GMC Sierra as well. For those counting, this means the Sierra …

Wouldnt this be a good time to think about bringing back the Metro to production? this car got 58 mpg in 1992!! I know we have the Aveo but its no better than a Cobalt in mileage. id say lets bring over the 3 door aveo and put a 1.0L 3cyl in the engine bay and bam we have ourselves a 50 MPG car.. this car didnt sell really well in 1992 because gas was $1.25 a gallon, it WOULD sell with gas near $4.00 a gallon.

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com September 3, 2013 The thought of hybrid Corvette could send a good amount of people into convulsions. But mention this to General Motor's North American President and he has a different take on it. "Actually, don’t laugh," said Mark Reuss to the Los Angeles Times. "I think it’s a very attractive idea, actually. I think it would be really fun to do, I think it would build capability inside our company and I think people would love it." Now don't take this as confirmation that General Motors is working a hybrid Corvette. Instead, Reuss' comments suggests that GM is at least thinking about the potential of hybrid systems i…

People have been waiting decades for a mid-engine Corvette, now the wait just got a little longer; the C8 Corvette has been officially delayed. You can blame the 40 day UAW strike and the fact that Chevrolet still has C7 Corvette orders to fulfill before Bowling Green can be switched over to build the new car. Once the C7 orders have been filled, the plant will be shut down for an undetermined amount of time in order for new tooling to be brought in and training on the new car is completed. As of now, the scheduled start of production is February 2020. View full article

Looks like Chevy has finally given up on being the only 2 door car in NA$CAR. I know the market is small, but I still see quite a few Monte's on the road around here. I've lost my love of NA$CAR racing since they started with the Ford Taurus in '98 and was glad that Chevy stayed true to the 2 door "stock" car. Looks like time has run out. If anyone knows the status of the production Monte, I would appreciate it. http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news;_ylt=A...=yhoo&type=lgns

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2017-chevrolet-camaro-zl1-photos-and-info-news move topic etc. as fit WHAT A BEAST

[source: Motor Authority] Camaro too popular for GM's own good? There's no denying the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is an eye-catcher, and it has the performance to match it, with even the V6 variant checking in at over 300hp. But all that mean and too little green could be making it harder for General Motors, despite over 18,000 sales so far. GM's new de facto controlling investors - lawmakers in Washington - do not appreciate the car's success, however. Despite the V6's 29mpg highway rating, the Camaro, especially the V8-powered models including the 2010 Camaro SS (pictured above), does not fit with the 'advanced vehicle technology'…

Getting impatient. I want to know specs, options, packaging, and pricing on the Cruze! Is there ANY solid info to go on right now?

Well what do we have here? A new set of spy shots show off the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze without any camouflage - most likely due to the model being part of a photoshoot. The overall shape of the new Cruze is very striking and takes some ideas from the new Malibu and Volt with a rising beltline and sloping roof. Other details to take into consideration is a new design of the split grille, headlights, and flared out fenders. The new Cruze is expected to get the turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder that was introduced in the Malibu earlier this year. A diesel and plug-in hybrid are rumored to be available as well. The Cruze is expected to debut at the LA Auto Show in N…

GM Has posted the 2014 Impala ordering guide online, I guess these things must be hitting the road sooner than we thought- maybe January or February. It appears the 2LT and LTZ will be the only vehicles available at launch, with standard V6 power. The LS and 1LT will be 2.5L only and will be coming in Q2 with the Eco coming by year end. http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2013&butID=1&regionID=1&divisionID=3&vehicleID=13882&type=0 You guys can draw your own conclusions but I have to say I'm a little disappointed with the packaging. Seems to be packaged worse than the Malibu, No leather available on the 2LT, which doesn't m…

[source: Motor Trend] First Drive: 2012 Chevrolet Spark European Spec Big Enough to be Surprisingly Engaging December 06, 2009 By Paul Horrell Chevrolet likes to pretend that the Spark is the car you chose. The first hint of its design came as a two-door concept version called Beat, at the 2007 New York auto show. The Beat appeared as part of a trio of concepts, alongside a micro-crossover called Trax and a retro minivan, Groove. The public was invited to vote online as to which of those three concepts should turn be turned into a production car by Chevrolet's Korean offshoot GM DAT. GM claims 1.9 million votes were cast, the majority i…

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Yesterday while driving home on a busy tollroad I saw a Chevy car that a pick up back on it that had what looked like a stepside kinda of like the Ford Ranger Edge where it is not truely a stepside but kinda looks like one. This was very new car. It did not look full size. It looked like the size of a Cobalt. My friend ( who is not that into cars ) said "is that the new El Camino you told me about" I said no, it cant be. They dont even make them yet. I thought it could be a car from Mexico as I live in Texas and we see strange vehicles from all makes with Mexican license plates on them but this had what I thought was Texas plates. I couldnt get up close enough to see or e…

2014 Chevrolet Impala -- another Car GM Should Build The Chevy Impala is a Front Engined, Rear Drive, 5-passenger sedan built on a long wheelbase Zeta+ Platform. As the Malibu got more compact and takes on an exclusively 4-cylinder engine lineup, the Impala grows to a size and configuration more appropriate for capturing the full size market. The vehicle features laser welded seams, high strength steel and an aluminum hood culminating in a 150 lbs weight reduction over the Pontiac G8 despite its longer wheelbase. Power comes from the updated 3.6 liter DI V6 fortified with a new block featuring a balance shaft for enhanced refinement and cylinder deactivation for enhanced…

[source: Motortrend] First Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox The End Of "Good Enough For Chevy" Class Leading Fuel Economy Active Noise Cancellation Device Employed - A first for GM Bests Interiors of Any Competitors in its Class Chevrolets at their best offered "more than expected." This separated the revolutionary 1955 Bel Air from its popularly priced rivals at Ford and Plymouth. It defined the first two generations of Chevelles and the downsized 1977 Caprice. But as GM moved into the troubled 1980s and '90s, the clarion call at Chevrolet became "Good enough for Chevy." This sad phrase steered product planners, designers, and engi…

Ahead of the 2019 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet gave us a preview of the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. After the refresh, the Colorado will show greater differentiation from trim to trim. All Colorados will feature embossed Chevrolet tailgates instead of the rear bowtie badge. The bowtie up front will be revised. The WT, LT, and Z71 will get updated center bars, lower fascias, and front skid plates for 2021. The WT and LT get gold bowties while the Z71 gets a black one. The ZR2 off-road variant gets a new look (shown above), and will be the only Colorado to get a lettered front fasica. The ZR2 continues to get Multimatic DSSV Position senstitive da…

CAR AND DRIVER did a hot hatch or subcompact comparo. Sonic, Fit, Yaris, Rio, Accent, Versa (where the hell was the SX4 sportback) 1. Fit 2. SOnic 3. Yaris (sport) 4. Accent 5. Rio 6. Versa I may have the Rio and Accent mixed up, but anyways, if i do i will correct it. article is not online yet. Yaris makes a surprise showing. Sonic gains praise but barely still loses to Fit. Versa is trashed and new Korean twins are underwhelming. First showing out of the gate and the Sonic does well.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal says the Chevrolet Sonic could be no more as early as of the end of this year. According to sources, the decision comes down to consumers veering more towards trucks and utility vehicles, and declining sales. So far in 2018, sales of the Sonic have dropped 21.5 percent. Overall volume has dropped by over two-thirds when compared to the Sonic's best sales of 93,518 units in 2014. This could be more bad news for GM's Orion plant, home to the Chevrolet Sonic and Bolt. The plant already lost production of the Buick Verano in late 2016. The report also notes that Ford will be axing both the Taurus and Fiesta according to sour…

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Cruze LT / LTZ 2.0 Liter Inline-4* DOHC-16v (Intake & Exhaust VVT) Direct Gasoline Injection 170 hp @ 6300 rpm 152 lb @ 4300 rpm 23 MPG (City) / 35 MPG (Hwy) w/6T40 6-speed automatic Regular Unleaded (87 Octane) Cruze ECO 1.5 Liter Turbocharged Inline-3** DOHC-12v (Intake & Exhaust VVT, Idle Stop Control) Direct Gasoline Injection 170 hp @ 6200 rpm 150 lb @ 1600~5600 rpm 28 MPG (City) / 40 MPG (Hwy) w/6T40 6-speed automatic Regular Unleaded (87 Octane) Cruze SS 2.0 Liter Turbocharged Inline-4*** DOHC-16v (Intake & Exhaust VVT) Direct Gasoline Injection 270 hp @ 6300 rpm 228 lb @ 2200~62…

Linkity Dodge Ram vs. Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado Truckin' through the apocalypse: Under ominous economic skies, we compare the best big-iron pickups Detroit has ever offered. Third: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4X4 Crew Cab Highs: Solid structure, quick on its feet, precise steering, smooth pavement ride, highest mpg. Lows: Noisiest within, smallest rear cabin, so-so interior materials, minimal stowage inside. The Verdict: Still exceptionally sturdy and still sweet to drive but upstaged by its newer rivals. Second: 2009 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4X4 SuperCrew Highs: Parlor-size rear cabin, flat rear floor, her…

Camaro coupe starts production in February 2009. The convertible starts production late 2009. Engines: It is unclear whether both Chevy Zeta's will share the same engine lineup, but three engines will be offered in all. The 3.5L V6 (perhaps as a fleet engine for the Impala?), 3.6L V6, and 6.2L V8. At this time, there is nothing else planned (for the first model year at least). 18 inch wheels appear to be standard, while 19s and 20s (20s being available in 2 different widths) will be optional. Most likely, the 20s will be standard on the 6.2L model, so that a staggered setup can be run. Putting the power to the ground will be 275 series tires. And I think that's eno…

None of us can predict what will happen. Just six months ago high gas and oil prices was here to stay. Well as we know we are just under $2 in my area. Truck sales are up again and Cobalt sales that were booming are now sitting on dealer lots. If by chance the oil remains down due to deflation. Chevy then brings out the Volt at just under $50,000 Just who will buy them? Will it just be the Ed Begly Jr's of the world or a Politician trying to make a statment for his image. GM's timing has been as bad as it can be with product timing. It is nothing they could have done of late it was just happen stance. But they need to Volt to sell for all the money they have …

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?se...article_id=2781 "In terms of raw acceleration, the Z06 is world-class quick, though not quite a match for its cross-town Mopar rival, the Dodge Viper SRT-10. Our vBox test gear clocked a 4.2-second 0-60 run, nearly reaching this speed in 1st gear, where the Dodge sprints there in 4.0; likewise, the Z06 dispatches the quarter-mile in 12.3 sec. at 116.6 mph, while its V-10-powered adversary cranks out a 12.1 at 119.3. The Viper feels quicker too in a roll-on situation, its extra 1.3 liters of displacement practically punting you forward, versus the still-forceful but more linear surge of the Z06."

G. Noble Editor/Reporter CheersandGears.com March 27, 2012 If these patent drawings unearthed by French publication L’Automobile Magazine are the real deal, then it seems Buick — and by extension Opel — won’t be the only GM brand selling a new small crossover in the near future. The drawings, which unsurprisingly are claimed to come from the European patent office, clearly show what seems to be a Buick Encore-based vehicle with some changes to the sheetmetal and wearing the familiar Chevrolet dual port grille. That also means the small Chevy CUV depicted would be the same size as the Encore, would offer all-wheel drive, and would probably share an engine or two. L’Au…