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  • Opel Volt arriving in 2011

    Opel Volt arriving in 2011No surprise here. Not only that Chevrolet Volt is one of the most ambitious projects of GM (short timeline , all-new technology), but we also have been hearing lot of rumors... the Opel brand in Europe will be getting its own variant of gas/electric hybrid. Very few people were surprised of the official General Motors announcement at the Auto Show in Paris that Volt by Opel will come in 2011 (so Chevrolet’s will be debuting in 2010.)"Since fuel economy and the whole issue of ecological driving is as important in Europe as it is in North America, we made a decision that we’re going ...

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  • GM producing more small 4-cylinder engines

    GM producing more small 4-cylinder enginesThe gas costs is getting really high. So, big engines now have no reason. Which is why General Motors will double the global production of the small 4-cylinder engines (with 1.0L to 1.4L) this by 2011, having over half of the rise coming in the North America. This strategy is highlighted now by a brand new 1.4L Turbo engine powering the Chevrolet Cruze 2011.Estimated ratings for power for the 1.4L Turbo unit will be of 140 hp having a 148 lb.-ft torque rating.“Power-dense four-cylinders such as the 1.4L Turbo are an integral part of GM’s portfolio of advanced propulsion technologies, including cam phasing, direct injection, ...

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  • Pininfarina unveiling electric auto at the Auto Show in Paris

    Pininfarina unveiling electric auto at the Auto Show in ParisPininfarina will reveal at the Auto Show in Paris an electric plug-in concept auto previewing a future 4-seat small vehicle that the firm plans on selling under the own brand in Europe, Japan and US starting on late 2010.This concept auto will have batteries Lithium Metal Polymer. These batteries are different from the lithium-ion ones (like those planned for Chevrolet Volt) this because each cell of the battery is electronically protected with passive and active mode systems, constantly monitoring efficiency, temperature and voltage of each element. So the cells are now encased on a steel box, preventing damage.It has 125 mile area on full charge ...

    Tags: pininfarina, electric, paris, show, 2008, concept

  • WTCC race auto by Chevrolet

    WTCC race auto by Chevrolet"Real Horse Power" - the new Chevrolet theme for race auto that will be present on the track for 17th and 18th races at the WTCC (World Touring Car Championship) in Imola, on September 21 – Italy.Chevrolet held the contest featuring the “Young, Creative, Chevrolet” theme with the art schools cooperation across Europe. So, the winning entry now was submitted by the Adi Šumi? from Academy of Design (in Slovenia), and now the horse-inspired design - Chevy Lacetti, that went on the racing side.So a Lacetti having a horse-like color (paint job). Does this make the driver... some ’Stallion in a Reasonably Priced Car’?So, Alain ...

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  • The debut of Chevrolet Orlando 2008

    The debut of Chevrolet Orlando 2008Chevrolet revealed the first Orlando Concept details making its official presentation at the Auto Show in Paris. Orlando - a 7-seat multi-purpose auto based on the newly announced Cruze unit. Because this is a 7 seater based on the compact sedan, the dimensions of Orlando seem to be General Motors’ people mover a lot more for Europe than America. Chevrolet placed under the hood the ultimate-generation turbo diesel 2.0-liter, developing 150 hp, 320 Nm (236 ft lbs) torque.So the latest-generation of Chevrolet turbo diesel 2.0-liter, developing 150 hp, 320 Nm torque, is providing a fuel efficient and powerful powertrain.Following the new announcement of that brand ...

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  • GM designing European units in America

    GM designing European units in AmericaGM decided that a few units from Holden, Daewoo, Vauxhall or Opel to be styled at Michigan. This decision is the response to American car programs being canceled or delayed, freeing up the designers in the U.S. for some other projects. The Chevrolet Impala rear-drive and some unnamed Buick sedan model have been dropped now, for example, and General Motors’ next-generation of pickup programs – postponed."We have had a couple studios where some projects have been canceled," said Ed Welburn, General Motors’ design vice president. "We have other studios that are totally overloaded. We just need to level that work around the globe."Some studios, ...

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  • Flint giving GM tax break for the new engine factory

    Flint giving GM tax break for the new engine factoryGM turned down 56 million Dollars Ohio incentive package for keeping the doors of the carmaker`s Moraine, SUV Ohio factory open, General Motors is set on accepting an incentive wrap from Michigan, the city of Flint.The city council of Flint passed a measure giving General Motors an important tax break, although final figures are not published yet. General Motors requested that tax break investing 359 million Dollars in a brand new engine factory — creating 300 all-new jobs — producing the new powerplant 1.4L of GM. This new engine will be put in use in the forthcoming Chevrolet Volt model and Cruze.The turbulent past of ...

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  • GM battery supplier for the Chevrolet Volt

    GM battery supplier for the Chevrolet VoltThe Chevrolet Volt 2010 looks to be right on schedule, plus GM` most talked of plug-in hybrid reaching another milestone: General Motors decided on some battery supplier for the lithium-ion battery Volt packs.Despite settling down on a battery maker, General Motors has yet to announce officially which firm secured the contract. General Motors has been working now with both LG Chem and Continental on the batteries development for Volt.Bob Lutz - GM vice chairman indicated also that Volt program could be actually ahead of THE schedule. “The actual production of production vehicles may be earlier,” Lutz reported to the Detroit Free Press. Volt is scheduled ...

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  • Chevrolet Traverse 2009 earning top safety IIHS rating

    Chevrolet Traverse 2009 earning top safety IIHS ratingThe Chevrolet Traverse 2009 was unveiled officially early this year at the Auto Show in Chicago. It will be on sale in the fall at a cost starting from 28,990 Dollars. Recently that crossover unit was awarded the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)’s Top Safety Pick for this year. This safety award (quite significant) results from Traverse meeting the highest rating of the Institute for performance on its demanding rear, front and side impacts in addition on providing basic Stabilitrak, electronic control stability system by GM. The brand new Traverse crossover 2009, available this fall at Chevrolet dealers, begins at 28,990 Dollars, including $735 ...

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  • Details on Chevrolet Impala 2009

    Details on Chevrolet Impala 2009Chevrolet for 50 years has been using this Impala name. With faith that the customers will be recognizing the name associated with usable, dependable family sedans. So, Chevy debuted the Impala 2009 with new basic safety features like thorax side-impact air bags plus safety belt pretensioners for front-seat lap belts. Impala's available in 4 trims: LT, LS, LTZ plus the sporty SS.The V6 engines of Impala are fuel-efficient like they are sophisticated. The V6 3.5 liter is basic on the Impala LT and LS, producing 211 hp plus 214 lb.-ft. torque – more basic power as main engine than a few key competitors’ top (or ...

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  • september 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 247 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet Epica
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet Matiz
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 248 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet Nubira
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 246 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet Nubira Station Wagon
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 240 km/h
  • september 2008 Chevrolet Tacuma
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Alero
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 195 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Beretta
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 170 km/h
  • february 2008 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • february 2008 Chevrolet Blazer
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Blazer Wagon
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 190 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Caprice
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 175 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Corsica
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 175 km/h
  • february 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 195 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 195 km/h
  • february 2007 Chevrolet Evanda
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 195 km/h
  • june 2008 Chevrolet Kalos
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 215 km/h
  • january 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • january 2009 Chevrolet Lumina APV
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • january 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • january 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • january 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 205 km/h