GM Cutting 2015 Volt Production in Late May
As could be reasonably expected with the eventual launch of production for the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, GM plans to axe production on the previous-generation Volt. With the new Volt expected to arrive by the fall, the end of the road for the 2015 Volt is very nigh. According to Edmunds, GM will suspend production […]
Consumer Reports Names 2015 Chevy Volt a Green Car Top Pick
The release of the 2016 Chevy Volt is just around the corner, but the 2015 model is still earning some well-deserved praise of its own. In Consumer Reports’ annual list of “top picks,” the 2015 Volt was recognized as one of the best green cars of the year. Notice we say “one of” and not […]
Chevy Volt Is Electric/Hybrid Car Best Buy of 2015
The good folks at Kelley Blue Book (KBB) have just named the Chevy Volt its Electric/Hybrid Car Best Buy of 2015. The four-year-old Volt beat out competition from the Nissan LEAF, the Toyota Prius, and even the new BMW i3 for the distinction. Vehicle Research: All-New Chevy Volt It’s really no surprise. KBB has developed […]
2015 Chevy Volt Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy Volt? With a D2XX-based Chevrolet Volt supposedly just one or two years away from release, the first-generation Chevy Volt is getting close to the end of its model cycle. So there is nothing revolutionary coming to the 2015 edition of the Volt, just one deletion and three additions. Specifically, […]
2015 Chevy Volt Battery Is Supersized
Earlier this month, we brought you (what we thought were) all the updates for the 2015 Chevy Volt. It turns out, however, that Chevy was holding out on us, until now. One final change to the all-new Volt includes a battery upgrade. Specifically, the 2015 Chevy Volt battery will grow from a 16.5-kWh unit to […]
2015 Chevy Volt Updates Announced
We’re going to see very few 2015 Chevy Volt updates, and that’s likely because it’s very near the end of its cycle. We should expect a major refresh for the Volt in the coming years. For now, however, we’re just going to see a handful of changes—a few new features and one simple deletion. 2015 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
John Travolta Romances Shania Twain in Upcoming “Trading Paint” Film
It’s not often we get to see John Travolta sporting a full beard—or any facial hair, really—for a major motion picture; it just looks weird. To be honest, I’d rather see the actor as Edna Turnblad à la 2007’s Hairspray. Let John Travolta borrow it “@GQFashion A few things you should never ever do with […]
Here Is What Chevy Should Call Its Crossover Volt Replacement
Chevy is likely going to replace its plug-in hybrid Volt with a crossover sometime soon, and although it seems like it is going to call the replacement the CrossVolt, I’m not sure if that is the best choice. New Stuff: Meet the new Chevrolet Traverse [wptab name=’Better Names’] Better Names So here are some proposed […]
Here Is What Chevy’s Volt Plug-in Hybrid Replacement Should Look Like
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 […]
Rumor: Chevrolet to Cancel the Volt by 2022
The future of the Chevrolet Volt hybrid isn't looking too bright, even with GM's new emphasis on electric models
General Motors shocked the world late last year when it announced that it would introduce 20 new electric vehicles by 2023. One of GM’s current electric/hybrid models will reportedly not be a part of that upcoming lineup. Rumors suggest that Chevrolet will cancel production for its Volt vehicle by 2022. Recognition for the Volt: Wards 10 Best […]
Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Volt: Who Will Win in 2018?
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 […]
2018 Chevrolet Volt Overview
In the land of electrified vehicles, one plug-in hybrid stands alone, with a full 53 miles of range as well as hatchback versatility and surprising electric driving dynamics: the 2018 Chevrolet Volt. Meet More Chevy: Check out the compact, zippy Chevy Sonic [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2018 Chevrolet Volt? Mostly, the Volt carries […]
Rumor: Chevy Volt Might Be Potentially Replaced by a Gasoline-Electric Crossover in 2022
Due to this year’s slump in sedan sales, GM is currently planning to decrease its sedan production through the end of the year. Following in the wake of this news, there’s a rumor that the Chevy Volt might be replaced by a hybrid crossover in 2022. This matches up with the brand’s 2014 renewal of […]