New Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission Debuting on 2017 Chevy Malibu

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…

Chevy Gets Retail Jolt in March from Bolt, Volt

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…

You searched for #ChevyGoesEmoji

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…

Chevy Expanding Engine and Transmission Lineup in China

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…

Steve Wozniak Prefers Chevy Bolt EV to Tesla Model S

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….

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Chevy Bolt EV Could Cost Less than $30,000

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…

Latest GM Recall Affects 355 2014 Model Year Buick, Chevy, GMC Vehicles

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…

Which 2019 Chevy Models Get the Best Gas Mileage?

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…

Chevy Sales Slide as the Brand Focuses on Increasing Profits Per Vehicle During the Third Quarter of 2018

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….