The 2016 Chevrolet Volt A French group named Association Amperistes et Amis des Véhicules Rechargeable is trying to change General Motors’ mind, after the American automaker announced that the new 2016 Chevy Volt electric car will not be released in Europe. The group is making its voice heard with a change.org petition directed at GM,…
The 2016 Chevy Volt is making its big-screen debut on May 22nd with a cameo role in the Disney adventure Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson. So in the spirit of cross-promotional synergy and whatnot, General Motors just released a Tomorrowland-themed commercial for the new Volt, which plays upon the automaker’s history of innovation….
Photo: Images Money Autumn is a great time to purchase a new, or new-to-you, vehicle. Besides safety and affordability, maintenance cost is another key factor to consider when car shopping. Consumer Reports lists Chevrolet as one of the cheapest brands when it comes to the average 12-month costs for owners of 2014 and 2007 models….
Photo: © General Motors In the land of plug-in hybrids, the Chevy Volt is king, combining a 53-mile electric range, 420-mile total range, and a price tag of $26,495 after the federal tax credit (that’s an MSRP of $33,170 without it). The 2016 Volt, although limited in market release and model year duration, is one…
Lately, I find myself wondering about what will come after the Chevy Volt has been discontinued and replaced by a crossover (as Chevy has made noises may happen). So, just for fun, what should the Chevy Volt replacement look like? I think that the CrossVolt should be a compact SUV, built on the same platform as…
Chevy Volt’s Guinness World Record Contribution Snags a Win What happens when you gather 431 plug-in electric vehicles in one place? You get a Guinness World Record. Last week, 431 plug-in EV drivers gathered in Montreal to break the standing Guinness record of 305 plug-in. Though Guinness officials are still working on confirming the final…
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy City Express Chevy welcomes the City Express to their lineup as an all-new model. 2015 Chevy City Express Exterior The 2015 Chevy City Express is Chevrolet’s all-new commercial van, offering business a new option in the cargo van segment. The City Express is built on a car platform –…
The Chevy Bolt EV Chevrolet is very excited about its upcoming Bolt, but that excitement comes with some concerns. As interest appears to be fading in electric vehicles, will the Bolt’s $30,000 cost and 200-mile range be enough to attract car shoppers? Will it be able to compete with Elon Musk’s similarly priced Tesla Model…
Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since July 2017 has arrived. Even as the company announced a bunch of upgrades for the model, General Motors has announced that the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid is dead as of March 1, 2019. Re-creation: These are the new Chevy car styles for 2019…
Chevrolet Volt (2016 model pictured) So, if any of our readers notice my name at the bottom of this article (hi, mom!), then odds are that I would be recognized for the amount that I like to write about electric vehicles. However, I have been plagued by one big problem: I had never actually been…
General Motors has announced that it will be making an investment of $449 million into the city it calls home in order to fund next-generation Volt production. The endowment will benefit both the Detroit-Hamtramck and Brownstone Battery Assembly plants, bolstering the automaker’s commitment to rebuilding the very city that was so vital in building it….
A 2016 Chevy Spark with Android Auto capability In the automotive arms race to better integrate smartphones and vehicles, Hyundai may have been able to claim “First!” by equipping (only) the 2015 Sonata with Android Auto, but a few hours later, Chevrolet loudly countered with “Most!” Today Chevy announced that for the 2016 model year,…
2015 Chevy Bolt EV concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show Today Chevrolet announced that it will reveal the 2017 Bolt EV on Wednesday, January 6th, at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The production model will premiere almost exactly one year after the Bolt concept made its 2015 debut in…
The LG Corporation will be providing much more for the Bolt than just battery cells Photo: notman05 Chevrolet first began partnering with the LG Corporation back in 2007, when the company supplied technology needed for the OnStar system and battery cells required for the first rendition of the Volt. In an effort to produce a…
Way back in June, General Motors decided that it wanted to be the first to provide a mainstream long-range electric vehicle, and so fast-tracked the development of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which is slated to reach 200 miles of range while keeping its MSRP at less than half that of certain other, less mainstream long-range…
I have said before that I love the Chevrolet Volt, and for a long time, it has reigned as king among the more affordable plug-in hybrids (I am setting aside the Porsche 918 Spyder from the discussion due to its huge price tag, despite how cool it is). With its 53-mile electric range, nobody really…
Chevy’s signature EV is struggling to find sales success in 2018 Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced that it would be increasing production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV by 20 percent to keep up with demand for the vehicle. However, it would seem that this demand is not currently present in the United States. After all,…
GM needs more Bolt EVs to keep up with global demand The rise of the Chevy Bolt has been both surprising and swift. It didn’t take long at all for the Bolt to overtake the Volt as Chevrolet’s signature EV. Indeed, the demand for the Chevrolet Bolt is so high that General Motors is reportedly…
The Chicago Auto Show is almost on us, with doors opening to the public on the 11th. However, we don’t want you to be walking in blind, so here’s a rundown of what Chevrolet is bringing with it to the windy city. [wptab name=’Equinox’] 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Chevy is bringing two new, redesigned SUVs to…
When it comes to electrically-powered vehicles, for a while the top three best-selling vehicles have always been the same three—the Tesla Model S, the Chevy Volt, and the Nissan LEAF. However, with the Model S selling at a much higher price point than the other two, the Volt and the LEAF have always kind of…
The fact that electric vehicles are big in Colorado is not all that shocking Chevrolet’s fleet of electric vehicles is really catching on throughout the country. During the first half of 2017, Chevrolet sold 10,932 Volt vehicles, an 11.5% sales increase when compared to the first half of 2016. Chevy has also sold 7,592 of…
The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM… The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General… Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since… If you have an upcoming wedding, it’s likely that making sure your… Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced that it…
The Chevy Impala will mark its final day of production on Feb.… Chevrolet’s fleet of electric vehicles is really catching on throughout the country.… Chevrolet made headlines in Detroit at this year’s NAIAS with the reveal…
Will more Chinese buyers opt for the 1.5-liter direct injection engine or the 1.4-liter turbocharged motor? Photo: © General Motors When you consider the fact the Cruze sedan is Chevy’s bestselling vehicle globally, it only makes sense that General Motors would introduce the new version of the car to the largest automotive market in the…
By July, you’ll be able to purchase a Chevy Spark EV in Maryland for just under $18,000 Chevrolet made headlines in Detroit at this year’s NAIAS with the reveal of the Bolt EV concept and the debut of the new 2016 Volt. Now, the automaker is capitalizing on all that electric energy with the announcement…
Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” ad campaign is premised on the idea of putting real people (not any actors, who despite their humanoid shape, are only pretending to be actual human beings) in unusual situations, some of which are more than a little uncomfortable. For the latest entry in the series, the bowtie brand channeled…
With the new and improved (and colorful!) 2016 Chevy Spark EV on its way to market, General Motors decided last month to lower the cost of 2015 Sparks. GM knocked almost $700 of the price, bringing the 2015 model’s MSRP down to $25,995. Even more enticing, the automaker lowered lease prices from $199 to just…
The 2016 Ford C-Max is a hybrid hatchback vehicle that provides fuel economy of up to 90 MPGe and comes with a long list of standard features, which includes a six-speaker sound system, Bluetooth capabilities, and dual-zone climate control. While the Ford C-Max may not provide the same type of fuel economy as the new…
The introduction of the Velite Concept means the Buick Blue Campaign is in full effect Photo: © General Motors Buick made its plans to introduce new eco-friendly vehicles in China abundantly clear when it revealed the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid earlier this year at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Now, Buick has ramped up its green…
When the Lincoln Navigator was introduced back in 1998, it marked the first time that the luxury automaker had ever offered a vehicle in either the SUV or truck segment. In the years since, the Navigator SUV has maintained its basic design, but has added a number of convenience features like heated and cooled seats,…
Last night, millions of baseball fans tuned into FOX to witness one… Back in April, we reported that Jay Ward, the creative director of… Do you ever have one of those moments where you realize that,… Honda is getting back to its roots with a new ad for… To even recognize the name “George Lazenby,”…
When 2020 began (that was only just over four months ago, though… Due to the dangers surrounding COVID-19, most car production factories around the… When most car manufacturers take their yet-to-be unveiled vehicles out for a… The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless lives and businesses over the… When it comes to modern Volkswagen vehicles,…
Wireless charging is an added convenience that makes it easy for people… Electric vehicles have one particular convenient feature that beats out internal combustion… Hey, you. Person who is considering buying an Opel ADAM. Yes. You.… Recent EV models look very sharp, from the latest Chevrolet Volt to… Some of you may very well recall…
Whenever you decide to sell your car your ad should include photographs, and the pictures should show your vehicle in the best light possible. Below are some helpful tips that will help show your car at its best and generate interest in the ad you post. 2017 Chevy Volt Photo: KelleyBlueBook Background The photos’ background…
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet’s lineup of trucks. Late last month, the automaker revealed how it planned to celebrate this momentous occasion: the 2018 Chevy Silverado Centennial and Chevy Colorado Centennial. Among the many features equipped to the special edition pickups, perhaps the most notable is the Heritage Bowtie Badge, a throwback to Chevy’s…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… Featuring a staring MSRP of 21,750, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata is a… Introduction The Hyundai Sonata, the Korean brand’s best-selling midsize sedan, is also… Looking to shake off a reputation for only safe, predictable sedans, Hyundai… Yesterday, Hyundai announced the third and latest…
The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V was originally expected to produce 355 horsepower and… At the 2019 Miami International Auto Show, Cadillac displayed the new 2020… With its combination of letters and numbers (XT4, CT6-V, ATS), Cadillac’s vehicle… Boasting everything from sleek sports cars to heavy-duty trucks, the Chevrolet lineup… As a brand that specializes in trucks…
In 2023, about 27% of new light-duty models required the use of premium gas, and another 26% recommended it… When it comes to the fusion of power and class, it’s hard… In the first race of the 2021 rally season, Sno*Drift, Subaru drivers and their performance-tuned WRX STI models dominated the competition.… Subaru recently announced…
2018 represented a year of many changes for the automotive industry. As… Earlier this month, The News Wheel published an article about the decline… At one point in time in American history, monorails were envisioned by… If you’re somebody who has to frequently travel for work, or just… Let’s face it, car accidents can happen…
Spike Feresten, whose “Car Matchmaker” returns for a third season on Esquire this Wednesday night Although he hosted Talkshow with Spike Feresten for three years on Fox, Spike Feresten made his biggest contributions to the entertainment industry while working behind the camera. As a television comedy writer, Spike has few equals, with a resume that…
The 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 is a light-duty pickup truck that carries a starting MSRP of $28,205. The new GMC Sierra 1500 is available in multiple cab configurations, as well as with three unique bed lengths, which makes the GMC Sierra one of the most customizable vehicles on the market. Also, with its ability to…
The 2017 GMC Yukon XL is a full-size SUV that uses the same truck-based platform as the Chevrolet Suburban. The GMC Yukon XL is more than 20 inches longer than the regular Yukon model, which allows the XL to provide seating for up to nine people. The interior of the Yukon XL is spacious and…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Back toward the beginning of the month, Green Car Journal announced that the final five vehicles in the running for the title of Green Car of the Year at the LA Auto Show were the BMW 330e iPerformance, the Chrysler Pacifica, the Kia Optima, the Toyota Prius Prime, and the Chevrolet…
When President Trump’s administration announced the appointment of Scott Pruitt as the new head of the EPA, it seemed pretty clear that times would shortly be unkind for the Obama administration’s fuel economy regulations, which had been pushed through before Pruitt took office. Pruitt has long been a critic of emissions regulations and it’s a…
The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top… Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the… Carlos Ghosn has been adamant about rescuing…
We were watching for it, and it has finally arrived: at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Chevrolet has finally revealed the production-model Chevrolet Bolt. WHOOP GM President and CEO Mary Barra presented the new vehicle, and told us several tantalizing details, some of which we had already heard. First, the Bolt would keep…
Make the most of your family’s one vehicle by going with a few smart features If your family is considering going down to just one vehicle for environmental reasons, financial reasons, or both, there are a few key characteristics to look for in your ride. Here are four features that will make your family’s one-car…
All across Europe, electric vehicles are becoming more popular It’s admittedly taken a quite a bit of time, but electric vehicles are finally catching on across the planet. Last year, EVs passed a landmark in China with a total of 1 million units sold. Now, electric models have reached the same 1-million vehicle figure in…
One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle supporters is “Oh, people don’t talk about the right stuff with electric cars; it’s all about saving the planet but nobody talks about the performance!” Well, let’s rectify that, shall we? Crossing It Off: Make a fall time bucket list with your family…
For a while, analysts and reports have sought to find the answer to a big question about electric vehicles: just why aren’t people buying them? Among things like current vehicle range and charger availability, one of the problems is the way the cars are presented. Often, electric vehicles come with bold, instantly-recognizable styling—just consider how…
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