The newly designed 2018 Chevy Equinox uses the same platform as the 2017 Cruze compact sedan Photo: © General Motors The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox won’t be hitting the market until next spring, but interested parties already know now what they can expect to pay for Chevrolet’s latest crossover creation. It was announced on Tuesday…
Chevrolet revealed the new-look Trax in Korea today, refreshing the model that GM credits with bringing the small SUV segment to the country both in terms of aesthetic and technology. The Trax now wears Chevrolet’s new face, featuring a dual-port grille and headlamps that wrap up ver the front fenders, a look which has been demonstrated…
If you had the chance to drive the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro anywhere in the United States, where would you go? A more specific question asked by the Chevrolet Find New Roads Trip is not where you would go, but how exactly you would get to your destination in luxury, assisted by technology included next…
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited Photo: © General Motors The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited is a compact sedan with a starting MSRP of $16,120. Besides being affordable and fuel-efficient, the Chevrolet Cruze Limited also offers a turbocharged engine and a sophisticated interior cabin. The Cruze Limited competes in the same segment as the Honda Civic, Toyota…
Norm Macdonald runs through flash cards at Emoji Academy Yesterday, Chevrolet released a #Millennialtastic press release for the upcoming 2016 Cruze that was—get this, youngsters—composed entirely of emojis! The whole thing seemed like a bit of desperate pandering, but it makes a little bit more sense in the context of this new series of videos…
2015 Chevy Cruze Photo: © General Motors General Motors Mexico announced Monday that it will invest $350 million USD into its manufacturing facility in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, to support production of the next-generation Cruze. GM will not only build the new Cruze in Mexico, but also at the Lordstown Assembly Plant in Ohio, which just…
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet revealed on Tuesday that the first application of its new nine-speed automatic transmission will be in the 2017 Chevy Malibu, followed thereafter by availability in the 2017 Cruze Diesel and 2018 Equinox. The Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed will be offered with the Malibu’s available 2.0-liter Turbo engine, creating an estimated 3% increase…
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Chevrolet saw retail sales totaling 133,705 vehicles in March, a 6.2% year-over-year increase. Chevy’s total sales were down 2.2% at 172,458 units. Retail-wise, Chevrolet got a big boost from its crossover lineup; sales of the Trax were up 51%, sales of the Equinox were up 26%, and sales of the Traverse were…
With every passing year, the shamelessly ratings-obsessed television news station depicted in the 1976 movie Network looks less and less like satire. Similarly, each new Millennial-pandering marketing campaign that the automotive industry churns out makes Honda’s April Fool’s Day HR-V “Selfie” Edition prank seem more and more plausible… Take #ChevyGoesEmoji, the bowtie brand’s latest attempt…
GM China Vice President Michael Carman Today Chevrolet announced that it will soon offer a propulsion lineup in China that is unmatched in range and breadth, in order to meet the wide range in fuel efficiency and performance needs of its customers. With a myriad of options that run the gamut from 1.0-liter to 6.2-liter…
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV If you are developing a high-tech product that’s meant to be “the next big thing,” earning the endorsement of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a really big get. And the 2017 Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicle has earned just that distinction, with Wozniak recently praising the EV over its main competitor, Tesla….
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze (US) will be very similar to the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze (China). Check out the differences in the models here. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze ushers in the second generation for the model (2015 in the Chinese market). When it arrives, the Cruze will be the only sedan in its class to be…
Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Timothy Mahoney recently spoke with Advertising Age and gave a somewhat vague glimpse into what one might expect from the brand’s marketing direction in China. Here’s a hint: it’ll probably be MURICAN to some extent, and it might even be a take on the “Real People, Not Actors” campaign people…
The Chevy Impala beat out the Chrysler 300 and Ford Taurus to receive this honor While it is true that many car shoppers are favoring crossovers and SUVs these days, that doesn’t mean large sedans have gone extinct. In fact, the Chevrolet Impala was recently honored by Consumer Reports for being its top large sedan…
The 2017 Chevy Bolt is scheduled to become available for purchase before the end of the year Photo: © General Motors Last week, Chevy announced that its new Bolt EV will have an EPA-estimated electric driving range of 238 miles, making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the world today with an all electric…
This morning, General Motors issued another recall for 355 vehicles. The latest GM recall affects certain 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave models; 2014 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse models; and 2014 GMC Acadia models. This latest GM recall looks to address only vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, wherein a shift cable adjuster…
Similar to Chevy’s TV spot about the 2018 Cruze, the latest commercial about the 2018 Malibu emphasizes the sheer number of features that this model offers. Whereas the Cruze commercial features young millennials, the Malibu video features a slightly older group of drivers (that most likely have children, as one of the individual’s comments later…
2014 GMC Sierra Are you in the market for a new pickup truck and heavily considering a General Motors (Chevrolet/GMC) model? Well, February might just be the time to strike, because the proverbial iron is most definitely hot. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that those looking to buy a pickup this month could get…
Though Chevrolet has built a reputation for easy-to-use infotainment systems, modern cabin tech, and diverse powertrains, it also offers a handful of fuel-conserving models for the environmentally-conscious. Here are the top five 2019 Chevy models that get the best EPA-estimated mileage (or gas mileage equivalent). Tire TLC: Signs that it’s time to replace your tires…
Chevrolet’s third sales quarter was filled with various surprises At the end of the second quarter of 2018, Chevrolet’s sales were up by 6.2 percent, an optimistic sign for the brand. Yet, by the end of the third quarter, that sales trend had reversed for Chevy. Indeed, Chevrolet’s third-quarter sales were down by 11.4 percent….
2016 Chevy Malibu © General Motors Chevy is not only planning to bring a new-look 2016 Spark to the New York Auto Show next month, but will also bring along the 2016 Malibu. Chevrolet promises that this new take on an old classic will be larger and lighter, providing drivers with more connectivity, safety, and…
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…
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Photo: © General Motors Because it’s probably been just a little bit too long since you’ve heard about a trademark application filed by General Motors, you’ll be incredibly excited to learn that a standard character mark seems to portend a new trim for the upcoming 2016 Chevy Cruze. The trademark for Cruze…
2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 Chevrolet started the year with its best performance at retail since 2005, moving 108,861 units for an 11.6% year-over-year sales increase. Car sales rose 25% and truck and crossover sales were each up 5%, bringing the brand its 10th straight month of gains at retail. On the whole, Chevrolet sales totaled…
Still image from the new Chevrolet marketing campaign, “Real People, Not Actors” The image above comes from a recent Chevy press release about the bowtie brand’s newest marketing campaign, which is entitled “Real People, Not Actors.” In addition to “real people,” the ad campaign will also apparently feature (hopefully non-real) psycho killer clowns and zombies….
Chevrolet finally seems to be getting over its aversion to using actors in commercials, as evidenced by a decidedly cinematic ad that was just released by the American automaker. The 60-second faux-movie trailer, which will play in 2,300 theaters nationwide during its six-month run, is a light spoof of horror films directed by one of…
A 2016 Chevy Spark with Android Auto In addition to Buick LaCrosse and Regal drivers finally being able to access Android Auto, Chevrolet dealers across the US now have the software needed to update eight-inch MyLink systems in select 2016 Chevy models with Android Auto capability. The update is available only through Chevrolet dealers. The…
This year, SEMA will be held from November 4th – 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada, but General Motors has given us a sneak peek ahead of the show, outlining what we can expect from Chevy’s 2014 SEMA lineup. Among the models on display will be a Cruze RS Plus Concept, an Impala Blackout Concept, a…
Chevrolet Sales Thailand is launching a new, Valentine’s Day-themed test-drive campaign to encourage customers to try out its new products. The Surprise Yourself campaign has multiple components designed to attract potential Chevy buyers to try out the brand’s newest products. From February 11th-19th, interested parties who test-drive the Colorado, Trailblazer, Captiva, or Cruze will earn…
There’s a lot to like about the new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro. Of the many stats it can boast, though, none have been as dramatically illustrated as its ability to go from zero to 100 mph and back again in just 313 meters—thanks to this new video from Chevrolet Arabia. Titled #Zero100Zero, this two-minute promotional…
Chevy engineers seeks out extreme real world conditions to test their vehicles in. In the car industry, each carmaker has testing facilities and proving grounds around the globe to make sure their vehicles can perform at their best. General Motors has taken this pre-production testing to the extreme, allowing three of their engineers to take…
Are you in Thailand? Do you love Chevrolet? Do you also love your mom? Do you realize that Chevrolet also loves your mom, but not in a weird way? Well, now you know, because Chevrolet Sales Thailand officially launched its “Chevy Loves Mom” campaign on Monday. Again, we stress that Chevy loves your mom in…
Chevrolet saw a slight uptick in retail sales in May, with deliveries rising 0.3% at 126,451 units. Overall sales were down 3.8% at 162,950 units. At retail, the Malibu and Camaro were Chevy’s biggest gainers among cars with respective increases of 40% and 6%. The Malibu’s increase was enough to help the vehicle post its…
Chevy seems to have found a loyal fan base among Millennials and younger car buyers (Gen Z). A study by AutoList.com, which included the responses of approximately 1,750 car shoppers, posed three questions to survey respondents, and when the answers were tallied, Chevy came out on top. Learn More: About the 2019 Chevy Equinox The…
The hatchback variation of the Chevrolet Cruze passenger car is a relatively new addition to the Chevrolet lineup. Nevertheless, it has arguably matched the popularity of its traditional sedan counterpart. Both the Chevrolet Cruze Sedan and the Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback are set to receive a refresh for the 2019 model year. Such alterations prove that…
With Chevrolet being one of the biggest names in the automotive industry, it should come as no surprise that one of the most popular compact cars in the industry is the Chevrolet Cruze. The recent addition of a Hatchback model for the Cruze has only increased its popularity. For 2018, Chevrolet is further expanding the…
The passenger car market has been flagging of late, as consumer tastes shift to larger crossovers. However, as the past two months of rising Cruze sales have indicated (even though these may be fleet sales, and not regular consumer sales), this compact car is not out of the running just yet. [wptab name=”What’s New”] Photo:…
Could we be getting a Chevy Trax GMC version in the coming years? ©GM The 2015 Chevy Trax isn’t even available for sale yet in the US, but it’s already creating whispers across the industry about the possibility of a Chevy Trax GMC version. The Trax, which is already sold in 66 countries, will help…
After being awarded a highest-possible five-star safety rating from the NHTSA, the 2015 Chevy Trax has once again been recognized for its crashworthiness, this time with a Top Safety Pick Award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The small SUV received numerous safety upgrades for the 2015 model year, including changes to the airbags,…
The Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell General Motors just reached a new hydrogen fuel cell milestone. The company’s fleet of Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles just topped 3 million miles of real-world driving, all powered by hydrogen. Some individual Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell models have achieved over 120,000 miles all on their own. GM estimates that…
When we first heard this suggestion, our initial though was “hahahahahaha.” After all, the Chevy Volt is about as far removed from the Corvette design-wise (and everything else-wise) as Scrooge McDuck is from winning the office ugly sweater contest. But, as it turns out, the idea isn’t quite as laughable as we first imagined. Will…
Absolutely no idea what any of those words mean Ten years ago, America’s iconic bowtie brand was imported to the People’s Republic of China. Since then, there have been four million Chevys sold in China, a milestone that speaks to the explosion of the Chinese auto industry. It’s a market boom that’s been fueled by…
The once lively Chevy Spark might be getting ready to fade away Various reports released last week sounded the death knell for the Chevrolet Sonic and Chevrolet Impala, which are allegedly set to be discontinued by Chevy as early as this year. Receiving a refreshed look and updates alongside the Chevrolet Cruze and Malibu, it seemed as…
Second-quarter Equinox sales were a major bright spot for Chevrolet Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet released its sales numbers for the second quarter of 2019, and the results were a mixed bag. The auto brand sold fewer vehicles than it did in the second quarter of 2018, but demand for crossovers like the Equinox and Traverse continued…
No word on whether Korea will be receiving the new Orlando model Many drivers may mistakenly assume that the shift away from small sedans toward large SUVs is limited to the United States. Quite the contrary, consumers in countries scattered across the globe are making similar purchasing decisions. In fact, that same market behavior led…
Although the Chevrolet Cruze is being discontinued in North America, the car is expected to live on elsewhere. Sales for the Cruze have increased in every South American country since the car’s second generation was released for the 2016 model year. Its segment market share has doubled in Brazil and quintupled in Argentina. In recognition…
GM is discontinuing the Chevy Cruze hatchback General Motors announced Monday that it was ending production of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan at its Lordstown plant in Ohio — effectively discontinuing the model for the North American market. Now, GM is also indicating that it will end production of the Cruze hatchback at the Ramos Arizpe…
The Chevy Camaro is back with a brand-new look Late last week, Chevrolet revealed a set of redesigns for its Malibu, Cruze, and Spark vehicles for the 2019 model year. Today, Chevrolet released information about another major model redesign, this time for the Chevrolet Camaro. The 2019 Chevy Camaro will adopt a new look and…
2020 Chevy Malibu Photo: Chevrolet The Malibu has long-been a stylish sedan-offering from Chevrolet and for 2020 the automaker is making sure the model stands out like never before with notable changes and updates. Learn How: To maintain your tires As the fifth model year of the ninth-generation Chevy Malibu, the 2020 Malibu will no…
2014 Chevrolet-Impala is a Chevy 5-Star Vehicle With the 2014 model year vehicles on the horizon and already rolling into showrooms across the country, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun awarding its famed 5-Star Overall Vehicle Scores to worthy models. The folks at Chevrolet must be more than pleased with what they’re…
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