Chevrolet News

Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost, Exports

Fri, 20 May 2011 15:30:30 +0000

DETROIT – General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, home of the Chevrolet Volt, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of Volt production, along with assembly of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan.

Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost, Exports

Fri, 20 May 2011 15:30:30 +0000

Getting Rid of Spare Tire Helps Boost Chevy Cruze MPG

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

MILFORD, Mich. – Changing a flat tire on the side of a busy freeway can be a dirty and dangerous job. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze offers a safer option: an on-board tire inflator kit that also helps improve fuel efficiency by shedding 26 pounds of spare tire and jacking hardware.

Chevy and Indy 500 Celebrate 100 Years of Shared History

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – On May 30, 1911, Arthur Chevrolet competed in the inaugural Indianapolis 500. One hundred years later, a Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible will lead the 2011 Indianapolis 500, as the car maker and iconic race celebrate their Centennial anniversaries – and start the countdown for Chevrolet’s return to IndyCar racing in 2012.

Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost, Exports

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Manipulating Fuel Pump Helps Save Gas in Chevrolet Cruze

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, there are many ways to conserve fuel and save money. The Chevrolet Cruze relies on microprocessors in the brain of the compact car’s fuel system to help.

Head Games: 2012 Chevy Camaro Adds Power, Saves Fuel

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

PONTIAC, Mich. – In auto production, more power, better fuel economy and fewer emissions rarely appear together. But the 2012 Camaro 3.6L direct injection V6 engine achieves all three by combining the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting.

Solar Field to Power Chevrolet Volt Assembly Plant

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The largest photovoltaic solar array in Southeast Michigan will be built at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, turning sunlight into electricity to help power the home of the Chevrolet Volt electric car.

Breathing Right Helps Chevrolets Get More From Less

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

PONTIAC, Mich. – Athletes understand that proper breathing is critical to maintaining peak performance under all conditions and so do Chevrolet powertrain engineers.

Rick Hendrick Builds His Own Engine for Corvette Z06

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

WIXOM, Mich. – One of the world’s foremost experts in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing, Rick Hendrick, is building his own 7.0L 505-horsepower LS7 engine that will go into his Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition.

Commemorating 50 Years of Corvettes and Astronauts

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard became the first American to travel into outer space. When he returned to terra firma, Shepard got behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette – and the legends of America’s favorite sports car and spacemen have been intertwined ever since.

Advanced Tire Saves Big Bucks for Chevy Cruze Drivers

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – With gas prices near or exceeding $4 a gallon, the efforts of GM engineers to boost fuel economy on the Chevrolet Cruze Eco compact are adding up.

Corvette Muscle: GM Invests $131 Million in Bowling Green

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, adding about 250 jobs.

Cars, Crossovers Drive Chevy April Sales up 25 Percent

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – With the price of gasoline above $4 a gallon in many parts of the United States, more customers are choosing Chevrolet’s fuel efficient cars and crossovers.

Chevrolet Trucks to Assist with Tornado Recovery in South

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Chevrolet is donating a dozen Silverado full-size crew cab pickups to United Ways in Alabama to help with recovery and reconstruction work following a series of deadly tornadoes that struck the region April 27.

Chevrolet Volt Drawing New Customers to Dealers

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are a popular showroom draw for dealers as they let consumers look, touch and drive the electric car with extended-range capabilities.

Chevrolet Malibu Expands Global Reach

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT AND SEOUL – Fresh off the global debut of the all-new Chevrolet Malibu at the New York and Shanghai auto shows, Chevrolet today announced it will build and sell the midsized sedan in Korea.

Corvette Performance Reaches Higher in 2012

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that it will once again elevate Corvette’s performance capabilities with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that improve on-track performance and on-road comfort. They include enhancements to the high-performance Z06 and ZR1 models as well as interior upgrades across the Corvette lineup.

Chevrolet Will Expand Military Discount in May

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Chevrolet will honor National Military Appreciation Month by expanding the industry-leading GM Military Discount to military spouses and retirees; offering an exclusive “Honor” badge to anyone who buys an eligible Chevrolet through the program, and by donating $100 to Cell Phones for Soldiers for each eligible vehicle sold with a military discount.

2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability has been named a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, achieving “good” scores in four types of crash tests and offering crash-avoiding electronic stability control.

Chevrolet Volt Named 2011 World Green Car

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK – The 2011 Chevrolet Volt was named 2011 World Green Car of the Year at the New York Auto International Auto Show.

Going Pump Free: Volt Owners Go 1,000 Miles Between Fill-Ups

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners made fewer trips to the gas station in March, going an average of 30 days – or nearly a month – between fill-ups.