Chicago Auto Show 2011 - 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Live Photos

Finally the ultra sporty Chevrolet Camaro Z28 but will not be called ZL1. Under the hood sits the 6.2-liter LSA V8 compressed, it develops about 550 horsepower and 677 Nm of torque, it is associated with a BVM6 with two clutch plates. The Camaro also will carry an electric power steering but mostly Magnetic Ride suspension. It also adopts a Muscle Car kit carrossserie spécifiqueet ZL1 badges, a Brembo brake, 20-inch rims, carbon fiber for the hood and an interior with black leather and microfiber. The equipment will be equivalent to that of 2SSLa ZL1 is still under development and Chevrolet will give further details by the end of 2011. Marketing in 2012. The name comes from a ZL1 engine made entirely of aluminum and installed on the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, only 69 of these models have received the V8 became legendary.

New Chevrolet Captiva 2012 : more than a facelift

Chevrolet appears to have received comments and fixes it with a stronger Captiva comes with a true identity. Aggressive, athletic and office, it displays its ambitions on the outside but also changes inside. Better, the chassis is changing as the engines that receive a new box 6.

The Captiva 2011 has three new engines mated to a new six-speed transmission: a petrol 3.0-liter V6 258 hp or a 2.2-liter turbodiesel available in two powers

Super Bowl XLV second Commercials Chevy "Miss Evelyn" video

Second Chevrolet commercial that will air during the Super Bowl Sunday. The video is the long version of this ad and is open to amateurs Camaro, pretty girls and car chases. Sunday, viewers will have the right to release 30 seconds.

2012 Chevrolet Malibu was launched in June?

Originally scheduled for the end of 2011 in North America, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu could finally arrive from June to counter the Hyundai Sonata is a chart on this continent. At launch, there will trim levels, entry-level to offer aggressive pricing and a version of "mild hybrid" (the system of the Buick Lacrosse eAssist from the words of GM Inside News). The current Malibu continue his career until June 2012 with the name "Classic ". The announcement would be made this morning, GM has not yet issued a press release to that effect but this rumor is credible since the Malibu arrives in Asian markets this summer, she will be ready!

Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible pace car for Indy 500 2011

The Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible to be the official pace car Indianapolis 500 taking place on May 29th, the competition celebrates its legendary first century just as Chevrolet. Of course, the Camaro convertible pace car will not be quite like the others, there is the outdoor program: white paint "White Summit" with orange stripes and graphics at the door. Inside there are leather and inlaid white and orange logos and "Indy 500 " stitched on the seats. All based on the 1969 Camaro pace car. 50 units will be manufactured, one of which will be sold by Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 22. The fruit of this auction will go entirely to the association David Foster Foundation which provides assistance to families whose children require organ transplantation.

FAIL, an explosive Corvette burnout video

Corvette lovers and souls hearted, here is a video that shows one of them burst into flames after a burnout. The scene takes place at the Car Show Envy Frenzy Kingston, New York. The lesson is that it is impossible to extinguish a fire with water if fuel burning

Chevy Celebrates 100 Anniversary - Full Chevrolet History

The celebrations started in Detroit, where a century ago was established brand Chevrolet.
2011 Chevrolet brand celebrates its anniversary and the century-old started the year of jubilee celebrations of the North American International Auto Show NAIAS (North American International Auto Show) in Detroit.

To celebrate but not limited to this. In 2010 the European division of a trade mark registered second best annual result in its history in terms of sales volume.

The year is best for Chevrolet Europe in terms of market share.

The total sales volume reached around 480 000 cars, reflecting a record share of 2.5% of the market.

History of brand

Company Chevrolet was founded in the U.S. city of Detroit during the month of November 1911 road racer and engineer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. "Billy" Durant.

1911 - Founding of the company's Chevrolet and presentation of the model Series C Classic Six priced at $ 2,150.

1914 - Using the first emblem of the "bow tie" of Chevrolet. Presentation of Model H with its reliable four-cylinder engine that helps build the image of Chevrolet as a producer of strong and durable cars. This engine is used to drive models of the Chevrolet brand until 1928.

1915 - Presentation of the Model 490. It is so named because of its price of 490 shtetski Dolan - with $ 5 lower than that of the Ford Model T.

1917 - Chevrolet became a division of the company General Motors.

1918 - Launch of the first branded pickups Chevrolet - one frame using the Model 490, and one hard one-ton chassis.

1929 - Presentation of the new six-cylinder engine with hanging valves, which is marketed under the slogan "six of the price of four. Characteristic of this engine, it cuts the heads of the bolts won him a byword "Stovebolt" - a name that later became a symbol of strength and durability of the products of the brand Chevrolet.

1934 - Chevrolet presents independent front suspension.

1935 - Presentation of the model Suburban, which offers three rows of passenger seats and ample luggage space. In 2011, the model observes 76th anniversary and is the oldest continuously produced model with the same name in the history of the automotive industry.

1942 - Chevrolet cease production of civilian vehicles and provide its full production capacity for military production destined for World War II.

1953 - Presentation of the model Corvette. In the first year produced only 300 copies of the sports car with fiberglass body, but they were enough to create the glory of an American sports icon whose achievements continue today, nearly 60 years later.

1955 - Presentation of phenomenal V8 "small block" in the upgraded product range for the Chevrolet brand in 1955. This is the start of a new era in affordable power and dynamics and have written the title of a message that is alive even today in the face of the engine family V8 "small block" index "LS", which can be detected for pickups, SUV-sport models and models with the logo of Chevrolet.

1956 - began airing an hour TV show entitled "Dinah Shore Chevy Show", in which leading Dinah Shore singing "See the USA in your Chevrolet" in the show. Transmission reaches this format based on the previous 15-minute programs featuring Shore and there she became the first woman to own show on television. Shore performs the song "See the USA" from the early 50's of last century, and Chevrolet used it in their advertising campaigns after the broadcast of the show on television in 1963.

1957 - For the first time the driver of the brand system is proposed for fuel injection.

1960 - The driver Junior Johnson won the race "Daytona 500" behind the wheel of a Chevy, giving the beginning of the series of 21 victories for the brand Chevrolet (until 2010) in the most prestigious race of the championship NASCAR - this is the highest number of wins, won by a manufacturer in this race.

1962 - Group Beach Boys recorded "409", which became a sort of anthem for the models of Chevrolet, using engine 409 and used frequently for drag-racing a quarter mile acceleration of the streets of many American cities.

1967 - Presentation of the model Camaro, which allows for ordering many details of individual equipment, and extremely powerful engines, which immediately put him in the ranks of the established "muscle car" from that era.

1970 - Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins won the first race of the NHRA Pro Stock series of Uintarneshanals behind the wheel of a Camaro.

1975 - Presentation of the famous advertising slogan "Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet".

1986 - model Corvette became the first model in Chevrolet's antilock braking system - an advantage that was soon implemented and almost all other models of Chevrolet.

1990 - model Corvette ZR-1 breaks three records for speed and endurance, including the achievement of an average speed of over 281 km / h (175 mph) within 24 hours (including time to stay in boxing).

1991 - launched a advertising campaign for its range of pickup trucks for the Chevrolet brand under the slogan "Like A Rock" based on the eponymous song by Bob Segar. The campaign lasts until 2004 and today is considered one of the most successful in the history of the automotive industry.

1994 - The driver Jeff Gordon won his debut race Brickyard 400 NASCAR Indianapolis track behind the wheel of a competitive model Monte Carlo.

1997 - Presentation of third-generation "small block" V8 in the form of gamma index sets with "LS", developed by and for the most avid automobile enthusiast. The first such engine room located under the hood of the modernized model Corvette.

2005 - Chevrolet brand resumed its market presence in Europe.

2007 - The movie "Transformers" became a box office success starring fantasy hero Bambalbi - a robot that can transform a yellow Camaro.

2008 - The total number of sales of the Chevrolet brand in Europe reached a record 510,800 cars.

2010 - the highest in the history of the brand market share in Europe amounting to 2.53 percent.

2010 - Double victory. Chevrolet won championships with drivers and constructors championship in the WTCC.

2011 - Presentation of the model Volt, declare the beginning of a new era of extended-range electric.

Chevrolet shows Z-Spec Sonic in Detroit 2011 Live photos

Along with the world premiere of the standard Chevrolet Sonic, Detroit is at a special performance of Z-Spec Sonic.
Be recalled that the exhibition tuned cars SEMA last November, Z-Spec versions were shown and the Cruze, Volt and Spark.


As with them, and when Sonic Z-Spec demonstrate the possibilities for the factory tuning of the model and fabricated accessories for the model.

Parts of this concept can be purchased individually, but may soon appear and short series of this concept.


The concept for the show in Detroit is in black lacquer with contrasting orange elements, including alloy wheels from BBS, orange frame of the two parts of the radiator grille, orange upper outer mirrors, orange spoiler at the rear of the roof.


Body is more complex parts of the body kit, which includes front and rear fascias, new thresholds, a large chrome exhaust nozzle.


Inside Sonic Z-Spec is also in two-color scheme with beige beige sport seats and steering elements and gearshift lever.

2011 Detroit Auto Show - Chevrolet Sonic sedan - AVEO

New name will be used only in the markets in the U.S. and Canada. North American version of Sonic will be offered a basic petrol engine volume 1.8 liters, which would fit or a mechanical gearbox with five degrees or 6-speed auto.

We offer a version with turbo gasoline volume 1.4 liters and 138 hp power This engine will be combined or with a mechanical or automatic gearbox with 6 degrees. The weight of Sonic will be lower than the larger Chevrolet Cruze around 250 kg. This ensures the good dynamics of the car, but still no official data on its dynamic characteristics.
 The interior of Sonic is definitely more luxurious than the previous model, while the interior design has become more sporty.

US America chose - Chevrolet Volt and Ford Explorer

By custom, the winners "North American Car and Truck of the Year" is announced at the Detroit Auto Show. Eighteenth contest fix the car of the year, Chevrolet Volt, a winner of the category "Truck" became a Ford Explorer.

Car of the Year in North America competed in three Eco vehicles - two electric and one sedan (Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Sonata).

The victory of the Volt is not defined as a surprise. However, electric vehicle with increased mileage already won several awards, including "Car of the Year" in Motor Trend and Detroit Free Press, "Green Car of the Year" of Green Car Journal and others.

In the category "Truck of the Year", Ford Explorer was able to beat two other finalists - Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

This is the third consecutive year in which Ford won the award in this category. In 2009 the F-150 and in 2010 with the Transit Connect.

2011 Chevy Volt Commercial Ad - See You Later Gas Station

 

The Chevrolet Volt was introduced to the motoring public with great fanfare in autumn 2008. Clean styling and creative engineering have created a tremendous buzz around the Volt, which is unlike any electric car to date. Chevrolet Volt takes you behind the scenes of the car’s development from concept to finished product. With unprecedented access to the people that made the car happen, author Larry Edsall brings you behind the scenes with exclusive photography from General Motors. In-depth interviews of the designers, engineers, aerodynamicists, and other key figures reveal the hurdles and setbacks, advances and victories in the car’s evolution. No other book offers the unrestricted access to the development of one of the most important cars from Detroit–ever

Here the concept Chevrolet Sail EV 2012 pictures

 Chevrolet Sail EV

General Motors showcased at the Guangzhou electric concept car badged Chevrolets.
Based on the Chevrolet Sail, for sale since the beginning of the year in the United States, this concept receives electric motor developing 65 kW equivalent to 88 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque, coupled with lithium-ion batteries. Displays the maximum speed 130 km / h and self-advertised is 150 kilometers per charge. General Motors graft system of regenerative braking and has worked particularly on the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

This prototype was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC).

2012 Chevrolet Malibu New Spy Photos - reveal date and more details

2012 Chevrolet Malibu spyshots

2012 Chevrolet Malibu pics

2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Here are spyshots the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu to be presented at the Detroit Auto Show next January or more likely the New York auto show in April 2011. This Chevy based on Epsilon II platform designed by Opel and which is built on the Buick Regal, it should be smaller than the current model but also more spacious inside. Another fact that seems certain, the Malibu V6 to abandon its offer only 4 cylinders. We should find the 2.4-liter GM direct injection and a 2-liter Ecotec turbo. A hybrid version is under consideration, it would be a Mild Hybrid or electric motor does not work alone but assists the internal combustion engine (called the system of the Buick Lacrosse eAssist GM Inside News). The transmission will be provided by 6-speed gearboxes. 4X4 option is plausible. The U.S. versions will start production in Q4 2011, or shortly before Detroit and Hamtramck in Fairfax. The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu will start to be produced several months ago in China and South Korea, its reliance on the Epsilon II platform no longer closes the door to an eventual arrival in Europe.via

2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 snow road test spy photos

Do not expect to find its ignition key under the tree for Christmas this year (unless you are close to GM management) because it will not arrive until mid-2011 but here is a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 just spyshotée under the snow. It is probably not the ideal car for this weather but hey! level style, the car is distinguished from other specific Camaro with a shield in front (which does not necessarily love the speed bumps), its air intakes on either side of the bumper to help cool the brakes or its 20-inch Goodyear tires. Chevy takes the 6.2-liter V8 in the Cadillac CTS-V, it should develop 556 horsepower and 747 Nm of torque. Presentation in Detroit next month. The price should be around $ 40,000.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06x

Chevrolet is unveiling the Corvette Z06x Track Car Concept at this year SEMA motor show. The Z06X track car concept, to be created by Chevrolet teamed with Pratt and Miller, will showcase Chevrolet’s expanding portfolio of performance parts to create a full-on track car.

The Z06X concept is based on the Corvette Z06 with the 1LZ equipment package, along with the Z07 Performance Package and CFZ Carbon Fiber Package. The 2011 Z06 with the Z07 package includes carbon ceramic brakes and Magnetic Ride Control, while the CFZ package offers body components that enhance aerodynamic down force on the race track, including a front splitter.

The concept vehicle wears a low-gloss Icy White Metallic exterior color, accented with exposed carbon fiber body components and red trim. The interior features a racing seat, window net and roll cage-mounted camera system. It includes a racing pedal kit, a Genuine Corvette Accessory.

Performance of the Z06x Track Car Concept is guaranteed by LS7 7.0L V-8 engine and Tremec six-speed manual transmission, with low-restriction air intake system and high-capacity radiator and enhanced cooling system. The Z06X uses lightweight racing wheels in black; 19-inch (front) and 20-inch (rear), paired with Michelin racing tires. SC3TX86KYHXZ

First deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt are a fact

Black Chevrolet Volt

Customers of the new model in the U.S. will receive their green vehicles within days.

The first units left the factory Chevrolet Volt in Detroit-Hamtramk on Monday, heading to the states of California and Texas cities and Washington and New York. These are the first of the expected total of 160 cars will leave the factory this week.

"Today marks a key date in the history of the brand Chevrolet, " said on this occasion, Tony Dishan, marketing director of the Volt. "With the Volt we gave a new definition of the road and soon our first customers will be able to enjoy the sensation of movement without the use of gasoline with the concomitant freedom of choice for longer stretches whenever and wherever they want."

Definition of "Car of the Year" by MotorTrend, Automobile and Green Car Journal, Chevrolet Volt can travel on electricity about 60 km. Then, the system includes petrol engine volume 1.4 liters and 150 hp, which works only to charge lithium-ion batteries while driving. With his help Volt can travel on a single charge over 500 km.

Production of the Volt for Europe will begin in 2011.

First deliveries of the Chevrolet Volt are a fact

Black Chevrolet Volt

Customers of the new model in the U.S. will receive their green vehicles within days.

The first units left the factory Chevrolet Volt in Detroit-Hamtramk on Monday, heading to the states of California and Texas cities and Washington and New York. These are the first of the expected total of 160 cars will leave the factory this week.

"Today marks a key date in the history of the brand Chevrolet, " said on this occasion, Tony Dishan, marketing director of the Volt. "With the Volt we gave a new definition of the road and soon our first customers will be able to enjoy the sensation of movement without the use of gasoline with the concomitant freedom of choice for longer stretches whenever and wherever they want."

Definition of "Car of the Year" by MotorTrend, Automobile and Green Car Journal, Chevrolet Volt can travel on electricity about 60 km. Then, the system includes petrol engine volume 1.4 liters and 150 hp, which works only to charge lithium-ion batteries while driving. With his help Volt can travel on a single charge over 500 km.

Production of the Volt for Europe will begin in 2011.

Spy shots enabled Chevrolet Cruze hatchback details 2011 2012

In the U.S., was shot first production version of the hatchback Chevrolet Cruze.
Spy photos published in the edition Worldcarfans show car during the tests.


From what can be seen, indicating that the car remains very close to the concept hatchback which was shown at the Paris Motor Show in October.


This means that the production version and we can expect sharp roofline, new tail lights (compared to the sedan) and roof rack can hold approximately 400 liters luggage.


Chevrolet Cruze is expected to hatch on the market in Europe by mid 20

Spy shots enabled Chevrolet Cruze hatchback details 2011 2012

In the U.S., was shot first production version of the hatchback Chevrolet Cruze.
Spy photos published in the edition Worldcarfans show car during the tests.


From what can be seen, indicating that the car remains very close to the concept hatchback which was shown at the Paris Motor Show in October.


This means that the production version and we can expect sharp roofline, new tail lights (compared to the sedan) and roof rack can hold approximately 400 liters luggage.


Chevrolet Cruze is expected to hatch on the market in Europe by mid 20

The EPA gives the consumption of the Chevrolet Volt

EPA has released the official drinks of the Chevrolet Volt. Know in advance that if the consumer finds it, the measures remain in mpg, the body converts electricity consumption in energy in a gallon of gasoline. The parenthesis is closed, the following figures: the electric motor consumes the equivalent of 93 mpg (2.53 L/100 km). For comparison, the Nissan Leaf consumes the equivalent of 99 mpg (2.38 L/100 km). The 1.4-liter consumes 37 mpg (6.36 L/100 km).