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2011 Chevrolet Cruze is the game changer the compact segment has needed for years

Monday, August 2, 2010

Up until recently, the US consumer really couldn’t expect much from the compact car segment. Did it have four wheels, a cheap price, and get decent fuel economy? If so, then that was all you could really ask for. Special features like USB ports, heated seats, or a decent comfortable interior were, at most, a pipe dream. Small cars were only for folks who couldn’t afford a larger one. The 2011 Chevy Cruze changes all that.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze First Drive photo gallery

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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Although we're under embargo for our driving impressions of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, we are allowed to share with you all the photos we took on our drive of the new compact competitor yesterday.

First Drive: 2011 Buick Regal delivers smooth style & solid European handling

Thursday, June 3, 2010

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Last week I had the chance to sample the completely new 2011 Buick Regal on the roads and highways of Southern California. We've been foaming at the mouth at a chance to get behind the wheel of the Regal ever since it was introduced in LA last year. Could the car that was almost a Saturn really deliver as a Buick? Lets find out.

Mazda 3, Chevy Camaro and Equinox win big in Internet Car and Truck of the year awards

Monday, March 1, 2010

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Awards handed out in the automotive industry are as easy to come by as penny on the sidewalk. Some, such as Car and Driver's "10-Best" and Motor Trends "Car and Truck of the Year" are merely automaker sponsored advertising packages passed off as reputable achievements. That's why when an actual honest award comes around, we think you should know about it.

OnStar showing Chevy engines and transmissions approaching 100 percent reliability in January

Thursday, February 11, 2010

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In the month of January, 99.3 percent of the 1.8 million Chevrolet vehicles enrolled in OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics reported that there were no issues with the key components of their engine and transmission systems.

2011 Silverado HD details and pictures released

Thursday, February 11, 2010

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2011 Silverado HD details and pictures released

Class-leading torque, class-leading fuel economy with up to 63-percent lower emissions and quicker acceleration with new 6.6L Duramax diesel mated to new Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission

Mind-blowing animated CGI Corvette ZR1 LS9 supercharged engine “build” video

Thursday, January 14, 2010

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Ever wondered how the supercharged LS9 engine from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 looks while running and assembling itself- from the inside out? Here's your chance to get a pretty damn cool view of just that.

First look at production Camaro Synergy Special Edition

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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Chevy is on a roll with the Camaro and it's currently outselling Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. That makes it just about the right time to introduce a limited edition run, wouldn't you think? So, starting in February and ending in May, Chevy will allow customers to order the lime green "Synergy Special Edition" Package in limited quantities. The Synergy Edition Camaro will run based on the 1LT package, featuring the 304-horsepower V-6 engine. Buyers can choose between a manual or automatic and the car also features a standard rear spoiler, Cyber Grey rally stripes, and 19-inch sterling silver painted wheels. The interior hue is also updated with Synergy Green trim. “Synergy Green continues a long tradition of dramatic Camaro colors,” says Camaro historian Scott Settlemire. “Some of the most sought-after Camaros are first generation cars – those from 1967 to 1969 – in Hugger Orange, Daytona Yellow, and Rallye Green. Just as those colors helped make the first generation Camaro an icon, modern colors like Inferno Orange, Rallye Yellow Transformers Edition and Synergy Green will define the 2010 Camaro.” Read on for more pictures and the full release.

McKeel Hagerty lists Top 10 Collectibles of past decade

Thursday, January 7, 2010

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McKeel Hagerty lists Top 10 Collectibles of past decade

The end of the calendar year is the time for reflection and inspection and lists. Lots and lots of list. Good times. Bad times. So-so times, people, places and spaces. The lists make interesting reading and if nothing else provide easy talk-show fodder for radio and TV shows. While Mr. Blackwell's "worst dressed" list draws reviews for what many consider the wrong reasons - that being to snicker and poo-poo the designs and outfits dared to be worn by stars at events - any list in automotive circles draws similar guffaws for those who believe a different car was faster, smoother, and click-snicked its gears with greater ease than a competitor.

Volt Owners to Get iPhone, Droid, and Blackberry Apps

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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Volt Owners to Get iPhone, Droid, and Blackberry Apps

Techies get another reason to love the Volt. Chevrolet and OnStar have developed apps for the Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid and Blackberry Storm. Presumably there will be apps for other phones running Android or Blackberry OS but for now only those three phones are supported. The app will do a range of things including allowing users to monitor their driving stats, remotely start the car and schedule charging intervals. The car maintains contact with the phone via OnStar's real-time data connection.