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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Video

The Cruze is a brand-new vehicle for Chevy, replacing the Cobalt. The Cruze is larger, more comfortable and more refined than its predecessor, but you get what you pay for, and the Cruze’s price tag might be higher than what some might be willing to pay for a small car. Is it worth it? Cars.com senior editor David Thomas takes us through the pros and cons. Watch the video to find out. 2011|Chevrolet|Cruze View original post here: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Video ... Detailt »»

Top 10 Best-Selling Cars: August 2010

Cash for Clunkers continues to cast a long shadow: Big automakers had what looks to be a bad month, but last year the popular government program dramatically boosted the sales of many models, including the Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V and Honda Accord. So the dramatic declines experienced by those models is not all too surprising. Year-to-date, five of the models in the top 10 are selling less than they sold year-to-date in 2009. Before August, only one model on this list – the Dodge... Detailt »»

How to Take Apart a Chevy Volt

With journalists and firefighters gathered nearby, members of the Chicago Fire Department ripped apart an already battered Chevy Volt last week. No, it wasn’t retribution for Chevrolet’s sponsorship of last season’s Green Bay Packers . It’s part of a joint effort by Chevrolet and the National Fire Protection Association, which is funded by a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, to educate emergency responders about strategies for dealing with electric-vehicle crashes. ... Detailt »»

Chevrolet Suburban Turns 75 Years Old

What is the longest-running nameplate in automotive history that’s still kicking it today? Is it the Ford F-Series, the Chevrolet Corvette or maybe the Toyota Land Cruiser? Those nameplates, despite being more than 50 years old each, have nothing on the longevity of the Chevrolet Suburban, which just reached its 75th anniversary. In celebration, GM has released a Special Diamond Edition  Suburban.  The 1936 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall was fairly innovative for its time, featuring an all-steel... Detailt »»

Chevy Orlando: A Small Minivan for Europe

Back when gas cost $4 a gallon, automakers were rolling out small-car concepts left and right. One of those was Chevy’s Orlando, a small minivan like the Mazda5 based on the Chevrolet Cruze compact car. Today, GM’s European arm released the first finalized production photos of the Orlando, which you can see in larger form by clicking the images below. It features a small 1.8-liter four-cylinder gas engine and a unique interior, including a cubby behind the stereo faceplate to keep MP3 players.... Detailt »»

Ambient Lighting Makes Drivers Feel Safer

Over the past few years, more and more vehicles are starting to offer ambient lighting as a standard or optional feature. Ambient lighting is the soft illumination around the center console, door handles and pulls, cupholders and sometimes completely across the dash and in the footwells.  Typically, ambient lighting is seen as a purely cosmetic feature, but it may also increase a driver’s perceived safety and quality of the car, according to a new study conducted by BMW and the Lighting... Detailt »»

Ready for Labor Day Car Shopping? Ten Impressive 2010 Deals

Summer is one of the best times of the year to shop for a great deal on a new car, and that window usually lasts until Labor Day. Most manufacturers are trying to offload their previous model-year inventory in preparation for the next model-year units that are headed to dealer lots. And unlike autumn, when inventory levels of 2010 models may be low, many 2010s are still available.  To help you sort through the best deals, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best remaining cash and loan incentives. ... Detailt »»

GM Files IPO, Announces Future Product Plans

Today, General Motors filed its plans with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. The initial public offering of stock will be approved by the government agency with a future date set. Prices and the amount of shares will also be decided at a later date, as well as how much of the company’s stake will be sold off by the federal government.   What the filing includes for car buyers and enthusiasts is a brief glimpse at the company’s ambitious plans for new products over the... Detailt »»

Recall Alert: 207,000 GM Crossovers

GM announced today it is recalling 207,210 of its crossovers —... Detailt »»

Short Supply Causes Some Dealers to Beg for Cars

During the recession, as demand fell for new cars, dealerships across America fought hard battles to sell down their bloated inventories, which ultimately was great for car buyers. Now dealerships are no longer fighting for every sale but for more inventory from the automakers, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. The recession took its toll on many dealerships. Since early 2009, GM’s dealership body has shrunk by 25%, eliminating or consolidation of 2,064 former dealerships. Chrysler is... Detailt »»
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