Chevrolet to Offer the Special Edition Heritage Bowtie Badge as a Standalone Accessory
First featured on the 2018 Chevy Silverado Centennial and Colorado Centennial models, the retro badge will be able to come equipped with other Chevy vehicles
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet’s lineup of trucks. Late last month, the automaker revealed how it planned to celebrate this momentous occasion: the 2018 Chevy Silverado Centennial and Chevy Colorado Centennial. Among the many features equipped to the special edition pickups, perhaps the most notable is the Heritage Bowtie Badge, a throwback to Chevy’s […]
[Photos] 10 of the Most Iconic Chevrolet Trucks of the Past 100 Years
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Chevrolet launched the 1918 One-Ton truck 100 years ago this past Thursday, making the Chevrolet Truck brand a spry 100 years young. Today’s Silverado and Colorado are going as strong as ever—and with the addition of Centennial Edition models to commemorate the 100-year anniversary, even stronger—but they would not be where they are now without […]
Chevrolet Announces Silverado 4500/5500, Coming in Late 2018
Chevrolet kicked off the State Fair of Texas on Thursday by announcing that its Class 4 and Class 5 trucks will be going by a familiar name when they launch late next year: Silverado. More from the Silverado Name: Redline models add flash and flare to your daily drive The brand has worked to expand […]
Hall Racing Enters Modified Chevy Colorado ZR2 into the Best in the Desert Racing Series
The Chevrolet Colorado can be used for numerous tasks, including hauling heavy loads, carrying gear, and going off-road. Most drivers wouldn’t consider using the Colorado for racing, but that’s precisely what Chad Hall of Hall Racing has done by entering a modified Chevy Colorado ZR2 into the Best in the Desert Racing series. Off-Roading: Go Off Road […]
Chevrolet Sales Decline 15.3% in July as Chevy Cuts Fleet Sales
Due to Chevrolet reducing its amount of fleet sales, overall sales for sedans and other vehicles experienced losses in July
Last month, the management team at GM promised to reduce the excess number of vehicles in its inventory by the end of the year, cutting back on fleet sales to do so. The Chevrolet inventory was indeed decreased at the end of July. However, overall sales also experienced a decline. Chevrolet retail sales in July declined by 14.1%, while […]
Chevrolet Tops Korea Quality Service Index for Fifth Year in a Row
General Motors Korea earned the highest score possible for customer contact in the annual Korea Service Quality Index (KSQI), making the automaker top in sales service quality for an impressive fifth consecutive year. The annual index, which includes data compiled by management consulting firm Korea Management Association Consulting, determined the best of the best from […]
Popularity of Chevy Electric Fleet Explodes in Colorado
Chevrolet’s fleet of electric vehicles is really catching on throughout the country. During the first half of 2017, Chevrolet sold 10,932 Volt vehicles, an 11.5% sales increase when compared to the first half of 2016. Chevy has also sold 7,592 of its Bolt EV models so far this year. What’s more, the Chevrolet Bolt hasn’t […]
Ram Close to Overtaking Chevrolet Silverado as the Second Highest-Selling Vehicle in the U.S.
The sales gap between the Ram brand and Silverado vehicles is less than 4%
May hasn’t been the best month so far for the Ram brand of pickup trucks. FCA recently recalled 1.25 million Ram truck models built between 2013 and 2016 due to a safety-related error, and the U.S. Government just filed a lawsuit against FCA for allegedly tampering with emission levels during the testing of 104,000 diesel-based vehicles, […]
Chevrolet Sees Best February Retail Sales Since 2007; Bolt Continues to Gain Steam
Chevrolet brand sales totaled 164,095 vehicles in February, a 3.4% year-over-year increase good for the best February mark since 2008. Retail sales grew 2.8% year-over-year with 125,207 vehicles delivered, good for the brand’s best February retail performance in a decade. Retail sales of crossovers were also a record best for the month. With no shortage of […]
Chevrolet Shows Off Redline Special Edition Series in Chicago [PHOTOS]
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Just when it looked like Chevrolet wouldn’t be showing anything new at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, the company revealed nine new special-edition models to grab everyone’s attention. These new models are a part of Chevy’s Redline special edition series, which has become the broadest-cross portfolio special edition that Chevy has ever produced. All of […]
2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Priced at $40,995
General Motors has finally released pricing details for the 2017 Colorado ZR2 and it will cost substantially less than many of its off-road competitors. The new Chevy Colorado ZR2 will carry a starting MSRP of $40,995 when it’s released this spring and that’s including the $940 destination fee. This means the ZR2 will be more […]
General Motors México Launches 2017 Chevrolet Cheyenne Midnight Edition
Chevrolet has announced that the Cheyenne, Mexico’s version of the Silverado 1500, will receive a 250-unit limited run of Midnight Edition variants for the 2017 model year. The 2017 Chevy Cheyenne Midnight Edition will be available at Chevrolet Dealers of Mexico starting on February 9th with a list price of 969,900 Pesos (approximately $47,700 USD). […]
Chevrolet Sales Rise 8.1% in November
Chevrolet sales rose 8.1% in the United States last month with 169,675 vehicles delivered. Retail sales rose 5% with 126,078 units delivered to individuals throughout the month. A number of vehicles in Chevrolet’s lineup saw year-over-year sales increase in October both overall and at retail. Including retail and commercial sales, the Colorado was up 39.1% with […]
Chevy Colorado ZR2 Becomes New Performance Halo of Midsize Truck Segment
Chevrolet recently took the cover off its new Colorado ZR2 off-road truck, and it looks like this high-performance pickup is taking direct aim at the Ford F-150 Raptor. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 will come equipped with more off-road equipment than any of its competitors when it goes on sale next spring. Some of the most […]
General Motors’ August Sales Decline 5.4 Percent; Chevrolet Gains Retail Market Share
General Motors delivered a total of 256,429 vehicles in the United States last month, down 5.2% from sales in August 2015. At retail, GM’s sales were down 5.4% at a total of 212,915 units delivered. GM noted that its retail sales were “in line with the industry’s retail performance for the month,” also pointing to […]
GM and US Army Create Chevy Colorado-Based Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
Today General Motors announced that it has teamed up with the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to create a Chevy Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle. The collaborative EV will be revealed this October at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, DC. The vehicle […]
2017 Chevy Colorado Gets New V6 Engine, Eight-Speed Automatic
Today Chevrolet announced updates coming to the Colorado for the 2017 model year, including an all-new V6 engine and a class-exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s the most recent major update for the popular midsize pickup truck, which was first sold as a 2015 model. According to Chevy, the new V6 and eight-speed automatic create a […]
Chevrolet Retail Sales Increase 3 Percent; Several Models See July Records
Chevrolet’s retail sales were up 3% in July with a total of 154,305 units delivered. The year-over-year improvement was brought about by best-ever July retail sales for the light-duty crew cab Silverado, a 27% increase for Colorado, 8% increase for Equinox, 13% increase for Suburban, 12% increase for Tahoe, 24% increase for Traverse, and 63% […]