Goodbye Sparky: Chevy Axes Spark EV
Well, we knew that this day has been coming for a while, now. The peppy little Spark EV has simply been limping along, only selling 419 models in its best month of 2016, April. From there, things have just gotten worse and worse for the poor thing, with it eventually limping its way through December […]
Chevy Stuns the Crowd at AutoMobility LA with its 2017 Spark ACTIV
On the first day of AutoMobility LA, the General Motors Company revealed the newest member of its mini-car lineup, which comes in the form of the 2017 Chevrolet Spark ACTIV. This newest version of the Chevy Spark has its own distinct look thanks to new 15-inch wheels, round fog lamps, and a unique grille design […]
I Want to Be the Chevy Spark in This Women Commercial
Recently an article published on this site,“I Want to Be the Women in This Chevy Spark Commercial,” looked at a two-minute Chevy commercial (above) featuring recent college grads in the Big Apple. The author declared a desire to be the fourth roommate in their Williamsburg three-bedroom apartment, or at least the Jamie Lee Curtis to […]
I Want to Be the Women in This Chevy Spark Commercial
Chevrolet has been targeting Millennial car buyers recently with videos that profile the lives of young people doing cool things in urban environments. Speaking as a Millennial, I can say that the first video—which documented a Silverado driver’s efforts to bring the farm-to-table movement to Detroit—was fairly interesting, but it failed to leave me quaking […]
2016 Chevy Volt and Spark EV Land on ACEEE Greenest List
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has published its annual rankings of the 12 greenest vehicles on American streets, as well as meanest (or least efficient). The ACEEE bases its listings on several variables, including fuel economy ratings and manufacturing processes. It was a good year for Chevrolet, which landed two vehicles on the […]
2016 Chevy Spark is Canada’s Most Affordable Car
Canadians looking for a small car that offers a large degree of versatility for very little cost will now want to give extra consideration to the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. Chevy announced at the Montreal International Auto Show that the new Spark will be offered at a starting MSRP of $9,995 (plus freight fees), making it […]
2016 Chevy Spark Goes on Sale Today
The 2016 Chevy Spark goes on sale today, and despite a modest price increase, the minicar retains its status as the least-expensive vehicle in Chevrolet’s lineup. It’s also still the bowtie brand’s smallest offering, for what it’s worth. The new Spark arrives at dealerships carrying a starting price tag of $13,535, including an $875 destination […]
2016 Chevy Spark Gets Two Tasty New Color Options
Already available in Jalapeno Green and Salsa Red, the 2016 Chevy Spark adds two more culinary colors to the minicar’s list of exterior paint options: Toasted Marshmallow and Kalamata Olive. “The first generation Spark’s colors allowed us to explore some fun, creative names,” said Dora Nowicki, the 2016 model’s marketing manager. “We had an opportunity […]
Chevy Tackles Range Anxiety in Latest Spark EV Commercials
In the newest commercials for the 2015 Chevy Spark EV, Chevrolet is attempting to assuage common electric vehicle fears of short ranges and long charge times. The first ad, aptly titled “Zero-Emission Driving Up to 82 Miles,” states that the Spark’s lithium-ion battery is capable of powering the vehicle for 82 miles on a single […]
Chevy Teases 2016 Spark Ahead of Dual Debut in New York, Seoul
Chevy is teasing a new look for its city car and promising a simultaneous, multi-national debut of the next-gen 2016 Spark. Alongside a shadowy teaser image released this morning, Chevy announced that the new Spark will debut on April 2nd at both the New York Auto Show and the Seoul Motor Show. There isn’t much to […]
Chevy Spark Crashes Upright in Snow
Well there’s something you don’t see everyday. That’s a Chevy Spark standing at attention in snowy Exeter, New Hampshire. And according to local news sources, no one is entirely sure how it got like that. Related info: One Million Chevy Spark Sales Set New Record “A car crashed straight up into the snow on Route […]
Could a Chevy Beat Sedan in India Mean a Chevy Spark Sedan in the US?
Rumor has it that Chevy is planning a Chevy Beat sedan variant for the Indian market, perhaps as early as next year. The Chevy Beat is the equivalent of the Chevy Spark in other markets, including here in the US. Our source, IndianCarsBikes.in, gave little indication that a Chevy Beat sedan necessarily means the United […]
Chevy Sells 1 Millionth Spark Worldwide
Chevrolet has reached an important milestone for its supermini car: in a rather brief time, the automaker has sold its 1 millionth Spark worldwide. The Chevy Spark is currently sold in 71 markets, including right here in the good old US of A. Also among those markets is India, where the Spark is actually sold […]
Updates for the 2015 Chevy Spark, Spark EV Discussed
The new Chevy Spark and (even newer) Chevy Spark EV have accomplished quite a lot since they hit the market, so it’s easy to wonder what’s next for the subcompact cars. The updates for the 2015 Chevy Spark and Spark EV are minor but are still important for the future of these little engines that […]
Vauxhall Viva Reborn from Chevy Spark, Should Be Called Reviva?
It’s alive! The long-gone Vauxhall Viva badge, which hasn’t been used since 1979, will return at last, though GM missed a lovely opportunity to have some fun by calling it the Reviva. According to Autoexpress, the revived Vauxhall Viva will be based on the next-gen Chevy Spark. Hunting Demons? Learn why Supernatural’s Chevy Impala is […]
2014 Chevy Spark Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Chevy Spark There aren’t many big changes for the 2014 Chevy Spark with the exception of a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) replacing the previous standard four-speed automatic, allowing for reduced engine noise and increase fuel economy and acceleration. |2014 Chevy Spark Specifications| 2014 Chevy Spark Exterior When the 2014 […]
Chevy Offers EV Etiquette Tips for Spark, Volt Drivers
To help those driving the 2014 Chevy Spark—the ultimate urban living vehicle, Chevrolet has reduced a handy-dandy infographic extolling the finer points of EV Etiquette. The information illustrated in Chevrolet’s graphic is the result of a collaboration between the automaker and drivers of their Volt and Spark electric vehicles. The EV Etiquette tips, modified with […]
5 Reasons to Drive the 2014 Chevy Spark
Including a love for a compact, economic car with a lot of punch.
The 2014 Chevy Spark is more than just another city car. Driving the Chevy Spark makes a statement. Driving a Spark says that you don’t mind being a trendsetter and that you do not compromise. Driving a Spark says that you care about the environment and are absolutely unopposed. Perfect for driving in the city […]