August 21st, 2010 |
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A mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette C7 may have once been under development, but GM has apparently put the kybosh on the project. “I don’t know who made [the mid-engined Corvette story] public,” said GM senior engineer Karl-Friedrich Stracke in an interview with Autoweek. “I think it is wrong.” GM spokesman Dan Flores took Stracke’s statements one [...]
August 10th, 2010 |
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Yes, this is what car buffs have been screaming for for years – a new wood-paneled car. Well, it’s all part of a campaign by Chevrolet Europe to create artful exemplars of its Spark model. The latest in the series is the Spark Woody, part of the Art Sparks project which the brand is running [...]
August 10th, 2010 |
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New details have emerged about the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette (C7). A senior Saab employee revealed via an unnamed trade magazine that the Swedes created a double-clutch transmission for a “mid-engined version of the Corvette” when Saab was still owned by GM. It featured a wet-clutch setup that could handle up to 590 lb-ft (799 Nm) [...]
August 10th, 2010 |
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As American muscle car enthusiasts anxiously await the upcoming Chevy Camaro Z28, a thoughtful artist has rendered an image of what the car will possibly look like ahead of its official release. This image was created by Jon Sibal and it shows a Camaro Z28 ready to match the expectations of tradition while taking on [...]
August 3rd, 2010 |
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With Chevrolet Volt production limited to 45,000 units for 2011, an ambitious California dealership has decided to start gouging consumers. A researcher for Edmunds contacted a local Chevy dealership (they’re based in California) to enquire about leasing a Volt for $350 per month with a $2,500 down payment. The dealership’s Internet Specialist responded by saying “Thank [...]
July 30th, 2010 |
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While most of us are waiting for the 556 hp (415 kW / 548 PS) Camaro Z/28, Canadian Serge Leger has decided to make us all jealous. He commissioned this impressive dragster which features a 6.0-liter LSX V8 engine, a 91mm Turbonetics turbocharger, a 5-inch downpipe, a custom intake manifold, and a 6-inch intercooler. Thanks [...]
July 29th, 2010 |
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Chevrolet has announced the 2011 Volt will be priced from $41,000. While that sounds a tad expensive, a $7,500 tax credit lowers the price to $33,500. If you’re still not inclined to pony up the dough, Chevrolet will offer a 36-month lease for $2,500 down and $350 per month. Owners will receive a 120-volt charging [...]
July 28th, 2010 |
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A new picture of the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Captiva was caught by auto.qq.com. In line with the current Chevrolet design paradigm, the small crossover SUV will serve as a refresher for the current model, on the market since 2006. The new Captiva looks to feature a completely restyled bumper, with upper and lower grille elements. [...]
July 28th, 2010 |
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Chevrolet has released the final specifications for the 2011 Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle). Based on the rear-wheel drive Holden Statesman, the PPV features specially designed front seats (which are sculptured to accommodate an officer’s gun belt), a prisoner partition, and a Driver Information Center with a ‘Trap Speed’ function. Other goodies include a limited-slip [...]
July 20th, 2010 |
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Chevy customers in the UK will now be able to order a new CS styling kit for the Chevrolet Cruze. Motivated by the British Touring Car Championship, the package will go on sale for £1,595, including sales tax. The CS kit includes a lowered suspension, a rear spoiler, and 18-inch multi-spoke white alloy wheels. Special [...]