Someone Just Drove a Chevy Volt Over 100 Miles in All-Electric Mode
Wow, the 2016 Volt just gets more and more impressive! First, it improved drastically on the previous generation (moving to regular fuel was a very good plan), and then snagged a ton of awards, including picking up Green Car of the Year from the LA Auto Show. And now, it seems that, if done properly, […]
Details Emerge of 2017 Chevy Volt
It was with a mixture of sadness and anticipation that we learned that Chevrolet would only be releasing the second-generation Chevrolet Volt in limited markets and only for a short time, as the brand would quickly be coming out with the 2017 model to be released nationwide. Other Chevy News: The Army is considering using […]
Consumer Reports Takes New Chevy Volt for a Spin
When Americans shop for pretty much anything, especially big purchases, many turn to Consumer Reports as the ultimate guide to the correct choice. Cars are included in the publication’s wide domain, so it should come as no surprise that they have gotten their hands on the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, even when it is in such high […]
GM Donates 2016 Chevy Volt to FIRST to Further STEM Education
Even if they’re not yet old enough to buy one, GM would like kids to view the all-new eco-friendly 2016 Chevy Volt as an inspiring example of the kind of advanced technological breakthroughs that science can achieve. That’s one reason why the electric vehicle had a cameo in the Disney movie Tomorrowland, and one reason […]
2016 Chevy Volt Finalist for Autoblog Tech Car of the Year
The 2016 Chevy Volt still hasn’t gone on sale, but it has already earned plaudits from automotive critics for its better range and more conventional styling. Both of those improvements no doubt helped the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle earn a nomination for Autoblog’s 2016 Tech Car of the Year award. The Volt’s two competitors for […]
2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Achieves More Miles Per Gallon than Chevy Volt
If the title of this post blew your mind, we’re on the same page. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has a preliminary estimated mpg of 47, compared to the Chevy Volt’s estimated 42 mpg. How can a hybrid version of a standard sedan beat the hybrid function of a specially-engineered electric car at fuel efficiency? […]
GM Reports Just Two Problems Per One Million Chevy Volt Battery Cells
The new second-generation 2016 Chevy Volt has been rightly hailed as a marked improvement over the old model, with a far superior range and much more attractive, car-like styling. But green car customers who might be contemplating buying a first-gen Volt now that the new model has made the old one cheaper now have reason […]
Half-Man Jon Cryer Gushes About His Chevy Volt
Jon Cryer is best known for playing Alan Harper for 12 mirthless seasons of Two and a Half Men. Clearly, he feels a little guilty about that, and is doing his best to offset his sitcom’s hacky emissions by promoting eco-friendly vehicles—like the Chevy Volt. So… I’ve had a Volt for 3 yrs now and […]
French Group Petitions GM to Sell 2016 Chevy Volt in Europe
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, which reads, in part: […]
Silver 2016 Chevy Volt Bows at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
It may have been the sixth-gen 2016 Chevy Camaro that stole the show at this year’s Brickyard 400, but the pony car wasn’t the only new 2016 model that Chevrolet brought along to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Silver examples of the 2016 Chevy Volt and the 2016 Chevy Malibu were also on display at the track, […]
Erick Belmer’s Chevy Volt Just Keeps Going!
Electric and hybrid vehicles are enjoying a period of relative popularity, as they save consumers lots of money at the pump and are better for the environment. However, there is no denying that the technology behind these vehicles is relatively new. Are plug-in cars and hybrids ready for the long haul, or will they need […]
Old Chevy Volt Batteries Are Powering GM’s New IT Building
Death is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, but there is always the comforting possibility of finding a new purpose in the afterlife. At least, there is for dead Chevy Volt batteries. According to General Motors, when the useful life of a Volt’s battery is done, it has the chance to be reincarnated as an […]
2016 Chevy Volt Pricing Revealed
Chevrolet has announced pricing for the 2016 Chevy Volt, which will carry an MSRP of $33,995, including an $825 destination fee. The price is nearly $1,200 less than the cost of the current-generation Volt. Buyers who are eligible for the full federal tax credit of $7,500 could pay as little as $26,495 for the new […]
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 and EN-V Concepts to Cameo in Disney’s Tomorrowland
The 2016 Chevy Bolt concept may share its name with a Disney film, but it’s the Volt that’s actually going to appear in one—alongside one of GM’s bizarre concept vehicles. The all-new 2016 Chevy Volt and Chevrolet’s EN-V concepts will be appearing in the backdrops of the upcoming Disney sci-fi mystery adventure, Tomorrowland, in scenes set […]
GM Hired an Instagram Guy to Instagram the 2016 Chevy Volt Debut
As they continue to chase the almighty Millennial dollar, car companies have begun resorting to everything from producing shamelessly pandering TV spots to hiring freelance social media experts. GM did the latter when it tapped 33-year old professional Instagrammer Kevin Lu to cover the 2016 Chevy Volt debut in Detroit last month, which bought them […]
Watch the First 2016 Chevy Volt Commercial
Just a couple of weeks after the car’s Detroit debut, the first 2016 Chevy Volt commercial has arrived, showing off the plug-in hybrid’s new design and advanced powertrain. Take a look: 2016 Chevy Volt Commercial The second-gen Volt’s new powertrain enables it to travel 50 miles on pure electricity, and 400 miles total before running […]
Thailand Won’t Get the 2016 Chevy Volt
Thailand is joining Europe and Australia as the latest market that won’t get the 2016 Chevy Volt, according to a report from the Bangkok Post. It’s not really a reflection on the quality of the Volt, but more on the absurdly high cost of the imported electric car. While a limited number of first-gen Volts […]