KBB Declares Chevy Volt to be Among the Best Used PHEVs
The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s far from forgotten. According to the experts at Kelley Blue Book, the Volt is among the best plug-in hybrids on the used-car market. Here’s what puts it above the competition. Find a Vehicle that Fits Your Lifestyle and Budget: Check out the used […]
Everything We Know about the Subaru Evoltis
In the wake of a press release from Tokyo in early 2020, here’s everything we know about the upcoming Subaru Evoltis, an all-new EV from Subaru and Toyota.
Chevy Discounts 2019 Volt for August
If you’ve been wanting to ditch your current combustion-engine car for an electric-powered one but are hesitant to make the leap, a plug-in hybrid is a happy medium. And, considering Chevy’s exclusive discount on the 2019 Volt this month, August might be the perfect time to bring home a plug-in hybrid of your own. Learn […]
Recent College Grads Should Drive a Chevy Volt Says Autotrader
Recent college grads eager to drive into the future should get behind the wheel of a Chevy Volt. According to the experts at Autotrader, the Chevy Volt, model years 2016-2019, ranks as one of the 10 best cars for recent college graduates in 2019. Check Out: The 2019 Chevrolet Volt “For environmentally conscious drivers or […]
Get 18 Percent Off the Chevrolet Volt in May 2019
The Chevrolet Volt was GM’s first major hybrid vehicle. Despite its impressive efficiency and wealth of features, GM decided to pull the plug on this electrified vehicle. While the last Volt rolled off the assembly line in February, you can still get one at a whopping 18 percent discount throughout May 2019. Tough and Stylish: […]
Differences Between the 2019 Chevy Bolt and Volt
The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt are both popular choices in the green-car segment. Here’s a brief comparison of these models to help you decide which one would suit you best. Go Green: Discover the unique qualities of the Chevy Volt Cost The starting MSRP of the 2019 Bolt […]
The Final Chevrolet Volt Officially Rolls off the Assembly Line
It's the end of an era, as the final Volt vehicle has officially left the Detroit-Hamtramck Plant
General Motors just announced that it plans to extend operations at its Detroit-Hamtramck location by seven months. This decision has at least temporarily spared models like the Chevrolet Impala and the Cadillac CT6. One vehicle wasn’t as lucky though, as GM has confirmed the final Chevrolet Volt model has just rolled off the assembly line. […]
John Travolta-Starring ‘Trading Paint’ Sure Looks Like a Movie All Right
John Travolta had a pretty productive 2018 if only because he starred in Gotti, one of the most hilariously bad films of the year. If the official trailer for Trading Paint — and the haircut he’s sporting in the Fred Durst-directed (yes, that Fred Durst) Moose — is any indication, Mr. Saturday Night Fever could […]
No Successor to the Chevrolet Volt as GM Plans to Phase Out Hybrids
Recent comments made by GM's new president Mark Reuss suggest that GM is moving away from hybrid production as it focuses on EVs
The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM announced it would discontinue late last year. Despite its demise, rumors persisted that GM would replace the Volt with a hybrid crossover. However, Mark Reuss, the incoming president of GM, recently put a stop to such rumors, suggesting that GM is done with […]
Prior to Its Cancellation, the Chevrolet Volt Was a Big Hit in California
The Chevrolet Volt helped bring GM vehicles back to markets like L.A. with its innovative and eco-friendly tech
The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General Motors recently announced it would cut from its lineup. For the past few years, sales for the Volt have been on the decline. Yet, the hybrid EV remained popular in many parts of the country. Brooke Crothers, a contributor at Forbes, states that […]
The Volt Is Dead; Long Live the Bolt
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 […]
Overachieving Chevy Volt Surpasses EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
There’s a good reason that fuel economy ratings from the EPA are usually followed by a disclaimer mentioning that your mileage might vary depending on driving conditions. Sometimes a model will get even more miles per gallon than the EPA has predicted. This recently happened with a 2018 Chevrolet Volt, as depicted on the YouTube channel […]
Chevy Debuts New Low-Speed Sound Alert on 2019 Volt
Until now, Chevy Volt models have been notoriously quiet. Some would say, too quiet. Just check out this video clip, to get an idea of how silent this ride is. Now, however, Chevrolet is incorporating a Low-Speed Sound Alert on the Volt, starting with the 2019 model year. Here’s a glimpse of just what this […]
2019 Chevrolet Volt Overview
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is the older sibling to the Chevy Bolt EV, with more room inside and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. This gives the Volt more usability in areas where charging is less available, letting you road trip without worrying about your remaining range. Through personal experience, we know that the Volt is a […]
2019 Chevrolet Volt Will Cost $300 to $550 More Than Last Year
We’ve already seen the list of changes in store for the 2019 Chevrolet Volt. Now, we’ve got details on the plug-in hybrid’s new price tag as well. When the 2019 Chevrolet Volt LT goes on sale this fall, its base MSRP will rise $300, from $34,095 to $34,395. That includes a destination fee but doesn’t […]
Three Decades Before the Chevy Volt, There Was the GM Silver Volt
The 1980 plug-in hybrid had plenty of promise but never made it to production
The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid has a little-known ancestor from 1980: the General Motors Silver Volt. The Electric Auto Corporation built the Silver Volt as part of a special contract with GM. This plug-in hybrid car could hold five passengers and was based on a Buick station wagon. At the time, EAC said the Silver […]
Study: The 2 Most “American” Vehicles Are the Chevy Corvette and Chevy Volt
The 2018 Kogod Made in America Index uses 7 criteria to assess the percentage of a vehicle's value that contributes to the U.S. economy
In today’s auto industry, it’s not always easy to identify how “American” a vehicle really is. American cars are sometimes manufactured overseas, while foreign cars are often assembled here in the U.S. Every year since 2013, the Kogod Made in America Index has sought to clarify matters. This index uses seven criteria to assess the […]
Chevrolet Announces Long List of Upgrades for 2019 Volt
We have already talked about the handful of charging and energy-management updates that Chevrolet has announced for the sometimes-forgotten (but thoroughly excellent) older sibling of Chevrolet’s Bolt EV, the Volt plug-in hybrid, but we neglected to go into a lot of detail on the rest of the updates that the Volt will receive for the […]