2012 Chevrolet Miray Concept : racy roadster study with hybrid technology

With an exciting roadster luggage Chevrolet on the Seoul Motor Show (1st-10th April 2011) traveled. The name of the Mi-ray is the Korean name for the future. The vehicle was designed in South Korea.


The 3.99 meter long and 1.10 meters flat Mi-ray is a tribute to the sports car past thought by Chevrolet. According to the manufacturer it is small and open as the Monza SS of 1963, as well as easily as the 1962 Corvair Super Spyder. Optically to the Mi-ray recall modern jet fighters. The body is made ​​of carbon fiber and carbon reinforced plastic (CFRP). The eye-catchers are the scissor doors and bumpers in the style of old Corvette models. A special feature is the rim of an aluminum-carbon mix. Front is the Mi-ray on 20-inch models with 245er tires, 295 rear rubber-to 21-inch models come into play.

Special edition Chevrolet Camaro Synergy

Camaro Synergy will go with the original set of disks, interior trim and bodywork bodywork. Also, is not without distinctive body colors, which can already be seen on this prototype.

Declassified appearance of the new 2012 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck

2012 Chevrolet Colorado interior

Concern General Motors has extended the official images of prototype Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck the next generation. The world premiere of the car at the Motor Show will be held in Bangkok, which will be held from March 26 to April 6.

On the concept pickup truck while it is known only that he will be equipped with a 2.8-liter diesel engine and AWD system. Currently, 138-horsepower four-cylinder engine on "heavy oil" the same amount used on the car Chevrolet S-10, intended for the Brazilian market. Probably, Chevrolet Colorado planned to equip the next generation version of this unit.

As previously reported, the Motor Show in Bangkok for the debut of the new Colorado was chosen because it is in Thailand, demand for pickup trucks is growing steadily and the market of Southeast Asia is of particular importance for the automaker. With the company General Motors also reported that last year 43 percent of all sold cars in this country were just a pickup.

Chevrolet Colorado pickup debuted in 2004. In the U.S. the car is offered with rear-and four-wheel drive, as well as with three petrol engines: a 2.9-liter "Quartet" producing 185 horsepower, 242-strong "Five" volume 3.7 liters and 300 horsepower engine V8 in volume 5, 3 liters.

Chevrolet Malibu 2012 2013 Spyshots partly nude

Here are spyshots the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, which goes on sale late 2011 in North America, even before (June?). Note that in other markets, it will be known as Epica. The Malibu should be slightly larger and wider than the current model and based on the Epsilon platform 2 of the Buick Regal and Lacrosse. No V6 in the program will take place under the bonnet the 2.4-liter 177-horsepower well-known GM and one 2-liter turbo. A slightly hybridized via the eAssist Buick should be proposed. The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu will debut at next month's auto show in New York.

Start the unveiling of the new Chevrolet Colorado 2012 First Photo

Chevrolet has already set a date for its new global truck: 25 March. That day will be presented on Chevrolet Colorado at Bangkok Motor Show, in a clear nod to Thailand, a country of origin of the medium model, in any case, it is also manufactured in other countries. Must compete with pickups as modern as the new Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok, what input, considerable technical modernization, but also aesthetic.

By the time GM has not released details, so I'll leave you with this first image while we wait for the rest of the information.

In Europe, the Volt will be twice more expensive than the U.S.

General Motors reported that sales of hybrid Chevrolet Volt in Europe will begin in November.
The first country which will be sold model is Germany, and the price of the car will be € 41,950. (This is about 56,000 dollars). This price is almost twice higher than the price at which the hybrid car sold in the U.S., where starting from 32,500 dollars.


As is known, the hybrid Chevrolet Volt is a system which includes an electric motor with 150 hp lithium-ion batteries, petrol engine volume 1.4 liters, which is only used for charging batteries.

Only with the help of electricity car can travels on a single charge 64 km. When you include a petrol engine with a tank can be driven 500 km. Charging the battery from the standard loop lasts from 8 to 10 hours.

Sales of the Volt in the U.S. launched at the end of last year, the base price of the hybrid is about 40 000 dollars, but the government subsidizes every buyer with 7500 dollars, so that the final price of the said 32,500 dollars.

Meanwhile it became clear and the price of which in Europe will be sold "twins" on Volt - Opel Ampera. The price of an Opel model in Europe will start from 42,900 euros.

People, David Beckham bought a 2011 Chevy Camaro

Here's some news that should delight fans of football and especially those of David Beckham. It has to purchase a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS is equipped with some options for the modest sum of $ 55,000. Gray paint, black wheels, tinted windows and lights were chosen by the athlete. Beckham has two other American, a Cadillac Escalade and a Jeep Wrangler.

A photograph of the 2012 serial Chevrolet Cruze hatchback

Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will be presented at the Motor Show in Geneva, which opens next week.

As previously reported, the novelty in the European market will be available with two petrol engines volume of 1,6 and 1,8 liter, developing 113 horsepower and 141, as well as a 150-horsepower two-liter diesel (maximum torque - 320 Nm) and five-speed manual transmission. Note that the same engine on "heavy oil" has already been applied to the recently submitted crossover Chevrolet Orlando.

From the detailed characteristics of the machine is still known only as long as trunk volume - 400 liters. Free space in the compartment can be increased by folding rear seatbacks.

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

 

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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).