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Rumor: Chevrolet to Cancel the Volt by 2022

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 […]

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Chevrolet Retail Sales Up 1.9% in November as Pickup Truck Sales Climb

Chevrolet Retail Sales Up 1.9% in November as Pickup Truck Sales Climb

Chevrolet's sales performance stayed relatively stable in November, outside of a few sales surprises

Black Friday is a highly successful day for the retail shopping sector, even in the automotive industry. Chevrolet’s sales numbers for last month seem to support that sentiment, as the automaker’s retail sales were up by 1.9% last month. Meanwhile, Chevrolet’s overall sales in November were down by 1.1%. Chevrolet sold a total of 167,777 […]

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Volt: Who Will Win in 2018?

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 […]

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Celebrates its Best Sales Month Ever as Chevrolet’s Overall Sales Decline by 3.8%

Chevrolet Bolt EV Celebrates its Best Sales Month Ever as Chevrolet’s Overall Sales Decline by 3.8%

After an extremely successful month in September, Chevy's sales returned to previous trends of decline in October

In September, Chevrolet shattered market expectations with a sales increase of 17.4%, partially fueled by the aftermath of recent floods, fires, and hurricanes. For October, sales were once again on a decline, albeit only by a relatively small amount. Chevy’s sales for October were down by 3.8%. Last month, Chevrolet sold 175,110 vehicles. During October […]

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Remains Relatively Unchanged for the 2018 Model Year

Chevrolet Bolt EV Remains Relatively Unchanged for the 2018 Model Year

Chevy merely improves the heated steering wheel and removes a map pocket for the latest Bolt model

The Chevrolet Bolt EV, one of the latest models introduced to the Chevrolet lineup, is also one of the most advanced vehicles in the Chevy family. When it first arrived for the 2017 model year, the Bolt brought with it a collection of Chevrolet’s premium features. With how advanced the Bolt EV currently is, many […]

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu Overview

2018 Chevrolet Malibu Overview

As the old saying goes: if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Chevrolet took this philosophy to heart when introducing the 2018 Malibu. The Malibu recently underwent a major overhaul back in 2016, so Chevrolet didn’t change too much for the mid-size sedan between model years. Still, that just means the features and capabilities of […]

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Don’t Curb Your Enthusiasm: the Chevy Volt’s Latest Powertrain

Don’t Curb Your Enthusiasm: the Chevy Volt’s Latest Powertrain

There’s no doubt that the Chevrolet Volt is more energetic than ever thanks to a second-generation powertrain. Its improved vivacity earned it a spot on WardsAuto’s “10Best Engines” list. As Drew Winter, senior content director at WardsAuto, articulates, “The Chevy Volt…has a torquey, fun-to-drive personality. It offers impressive electric-only range…and efficient gasoline-powered range whenever you need […]

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70% of Chevy Bolt Buyers Are New to Chevrolet

70% of Chevy Bolt Buyers Are New to Chevrolet

Brand loyalty is a very real thing in the automotive world. While customers who have had a bad experience with a brand will probably elect to never buy from said brand again, it takes something very enticing to lure them away from a brand that they have grown to appreciate. One such enticing thing for the […]

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Chevrolet Retail Sales Down 1.5%, While Chevrolet Total Sales Down 6.4% in June

Chevrolet Retail Sales Down 1.5%, While Chevrolet Total Sales Down 6.4% in June

A weakening segment for sedans led to a 3.8% sales decline for Chevrolet during the first half of 2017

Wedged right between Memorial Day sales and Independence Day sales, June is often regarded as a rough month for automotive sales. Despite this, Chevrolet’s retail sales were able to perform pretty well last month, with a slight 1.5% sales decline. Unfortunately, Chevy’s total sales weren’t nearly as good, with a 6.4% decline in June. Chevrolet’s […]

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Chevrolet Withdraws Woodward Dream Cruise Sponsorship

Chevrolet Withdraws Woodward Dream Cruise Sponsorship

The Woodward Dream Cruise has been an official part of the Detroit calendar since 1995, but the event has a history that is far older. Classic cars of all stripes make their way from around the country to the famous Woodward Avenue that runs through the heart of Detroit to show off, and Chevrolet has […]

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Chevrolet Crossover Sales Set New Monthly Record in April

Chevrolet Crossover Sales Set New Monthly Record in April

Chevrolet’s overall April sales were down 10.4% with 164,367 vehicles delivered, and retail sales were down 7.5% at 124,535 vehicles delivered, but there were significant bright spots to be found with regards to new vehicles and segment success stories. Chevy Gets Fierce: New Redline Edition Series announced for nine models by end of 2017 Chevrolet’s […]

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Plug-in Sales Update: Tesla on Throne, Volt Plays Prince Ahead of Prius Prime

Plug-in Sales Update: Tesla on Throne, Volt Plays Prince Ahead of Prius Prime

Ah, it has been a bit since I did one of these. Since my last EV sales update, things have changed somewhat in the plug-in car market. Most significantly, Chevrolet has come out with its Bolt EV and Toyota with its Prius Prime, both of which were released with high hopes and glittering expectations. Only […]

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Heroic Hackers Turn Chevy Volt Into Mario Kart 64 Arcade Machine

Heroic Hackers Turn Chevy Volt Into Mario Kart 64 Arcade Machine

Recently, I discovered that the arcade bar near my apartment has “Mario Kart Arcade GP 2,” an arcade machine version of the classic go-kart racing game that allows up to two players to compete against one another as classic Mario (or, weirdly, Pac-Man) characters. As someone who has only ever played console versions of Mario Kart, […]

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt Confirmed for Mid-2017 Launch in Mexico

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Confirmed for Mid-2017 Launch in Mexico

In January, Chevrolet launched its Bolt EV in Canada, delivering a total of six units in its first month. This week, General Motors has confirmed that the affordable electric vehicle with an electric range of 238 miles will be available for purchase in Mexico beginning mid-year. “We are very pleased to announce the arrival of […]

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Chevrolet Marketing Strategy for Bolt: It’s Special, But Not Weird

Chevrolet Marketing Strategy for Bolt: It’s Special, But Not Weird

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 […]

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2017 Chevrolet Trax Overview

2017 Chevrolet Trax Overview

Whether you call it a small SUV or a subcompact crossover, the Chevrolet Trax is a versatile and relatively affordable vehicle option for those people expecting to do a lot of driving in the city. This model also comes with an abundance of standard features, such as a Chevrolet MyLink sound system, a rear vision […]

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General Motors Canada Racks Up 267,341 Sales in 2016

General Motors Canada Racks Up 267,341 Sales in 2016

General Motors Canada ended 2016 having sold 267,341 vehicles across its Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands, a 1.5% year-over-year increase from 2015. Retail sales rose 3.8% at 201,514 units delivered, marking the first time that GM has exceeded retail sales of 200,000 units in Canada since paring its offering down to four brands. “2016 […]

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General Motors Tops 3 Million US Sales in 2016; Retail Sales Up 1.8%

General Motors Tops 3 Million US Sales in 2016; Retail Sales Up 1.8%

General Motors rounded out 2016 on a high note, delivering a total of 319,108 vehicles in the United States during the month of December, good for a 10% year-over-year increase. Retail sales rose 3.4% at 249,983 units, an uptick driven by an 8.1% year-over-year retail sales gain from Chevrolet. Start a Fire with the Spark: […]