Chevrolet News

President Obama Drives Chevrolet Volt Electric Car

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Hamtramck, Mich. – Sitting U.S. Presidents are chauffeured pretty much everywhere they do not walk. So it was both spontaneous and special when President Barack Obama stepped into a black Chevrolet Volt on Friday and took the shortest of test drives – about 40 feet.

Chevrolet to Increase Volt Production Capacity by 50 Percent

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT, Mich. – General Motors today said that thanks to strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the 340-mile extended range electric vehicle, it will increase U.S. production capacity of the groundbreaking new car by 50 percent, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012.

Nearly Two-Thirds of Equinox and Traverse Buyers New to Chevrolet

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Nearly two out of three buyers for the Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse have traded in non-Chevrolet vehicles so far this year. In addition, nearly half of buyers traded in a non-GM vehicle.

Program Pilots High-Tech tools for Chevrolet Salespeople

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Raleigh, N.C. – Chevrolet is the first automaker to pilot a sales app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad which allows salespeople to help customers research trim levels, options and financing and search vehicles in dealer inventory. A nationwide rollout to Chevrolet dealers is expected this fall.

Chevrolet Begins Taking Volt Orders; Pricing Announced

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

SAN JOSE, CA – Starting today, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets will begin taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the industry’s first electric vehicle with extended-range capability.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Chevrolet to Provide Details on Volt Pricing, Ordering Process

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – On Tues., July 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET, Joel Ewanick, vice president of U.S. marketing – General Motors Co., will announce pricing and ordering details for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt at the Plug-In 2010 conference in San Jose, Calif.

Chevrolet Cruze Sales Pass 270,000 as U.S. Introduction Nears

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Even before the first models reach U.S. dealers, the Chevrolet Cruze is among the fastest-growing nameplates in the world with sales rising an average of 18 percent per month.

Chevrolet Prepares 2011 Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle for Duty

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – General Motors today announced order and delivery dates, as well as final package specifications, for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV).

Chevrolet Cruze Eco: Hybrid-Like Fuel Efficiency Without The Price Tag

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Detroit – At the New York Auto Show earlier this year, Chevrolet revealed the compact 2011 Cruze Eco. This high-efficiency model is powered by an Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine with variable valve timing that achieves up to an estimated 40 mpg on the highway when combined with a six-speed manual transmission.

Designed To Protect: Chevrolet Cruze Provides Consumers With The Most Standard Safety Features In Its Segment

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Detroit – The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze enters the U.S. market in September with more standard safety features than any vehicle in its class, each contributing to Chevrolet’s goal of protecting passengers before, during and after a crash.