Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Spied: The 2014 Chevy Tahoe


The 2014 Chevy Tahoe has been been caught by some spy cameras, showing Chevy enthusiast what we might come to expect in the future. Take a look, what do you think so far?


Long the leader in the fullsize SUV segment, General Motors isn't letting any grass grow between its toes with its next generation of fullsize SUVs. These photos of a cladded 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe were snapped just outside GM's proving grounds. Interestingly, the badge on the grille underneath the mesh covering is a prominent oval, indicating GM may have been hoping to fake-out spy shooters into thinking it's a Ford. However, a Chevrolet bowtie can be seen on the wheelcaps under the tape and there were Toyota Sequoia and Ford Expedition comparison vehicles accompanying the prototype. 
Since the addition of a six-speed automatic to the lineup in 2009, the GMT900-series SUVs have been near top-of-class in terms of fuel economy. Reports of an eight-speed automatic transmission and direct-injected fifth-generation small block V-8 power for the new Tahoe (known internally as K2UC) and the Yukon(K2UG) indicate GM intends to remain a class leader in this increasingly important area. Although the eight-speed is certainly in the cards at some point, availability constraints may have the big SUVs launching with six-speeds.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Sneak Peak at the 2014 Chevy Camaro


Never at a loss for finding the latest news on cars, Torque News has found some evidence of what we can expect from the 2014 Camaro. These behind the scenes shots show what the Camaro looks like from behind, and we can't wait to see the front!
We recently took a look at the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe to the World Touring Car Championship, but upon closer investigation, it appears that the Camaro used as the Safety Car overseas features some unique taillights – possibly giving us a look at the taillight design of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro? 
The video showcasing the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe as the official safety car for the 2012 World Touring Car Championship offers only a few scant glances at the rear end of the American muscle car but in those quick glimpse – there is no question that this car does not have the same taillights as the current production Camaro SS Coupe in the US. 
The taillights on every production level Chevrolet Camaro sold in the US since the Camaro was reintroduced for the 2010 model year feature two separate solid red lenses on each side with the lower rear fascia cutting up between the lights on each side to punctuate the divided design.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The Chevy Sonic Stick-Shift Challenge


Do you have any experience in driving a stick shift? It might be time to learn. The Chevy Sonic crew have come up with a challenge to learn about driving a manual. Participants can win trips to take a class at a world renown driving school as well as tickets to the State Farm Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game! Check out the official Facebook page for more information.
A lot of us learned to drive a stick-shift somewhere back in high school or college. A lot of us shed more than a few tears as we got stuck on hills, ground the gears, and made whoever owned that car want to pull out their hair and push us out of the driver’s seat. It’s a skill you never forget once you learn, just like riding a bike, but what if you’ve never had the chance? Chevy aims to help new drivers learn with their new Stay Clutch challenge. 
With reports showing that the number of stick-shifts on the road is increasing, the Stay Clutch challenge gives novice drivers a chance to win a lesson from celebrity instructors in Kansas City along with tickets to the 2012 State Farm Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Games. To enter, potential new stick-shift drivers start by heading over to the Sonic Challenge Facebook page. 
There they can learn about the Sonic with its hill start assists technology and progressive clutch pedal which make the whole learning curve a lot easier to manage. Really, where was this when I was learning and rolled backward down a hill to the blaring horns of what seemed like a thousand people?
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Chevy "Night-Swimming"


Chevy's Night-Swimmin ad was highlighted on Adweek yesterday as the Ad of the Week. It's easy to see why, expecially when the Chevy Sonic and its new app are in the lime light.



A new spot from the General Motors brand and director Jason Reitman features a gang of age-ambiguous young couples—are they teens? twentysomethings?—arriving in their ride at some middle-of-nowhere lake, where they strip to their skivvies and dash into the water. After a playful bout of splashing and holding hands, etc., they emerge, shivering, to discover that the driver has accidentally locked his keys in the car. Panic? Nope. Chevy's mobile app lets him use his smartphone as a backup remote, popping open the doors by tapping his touch screen. "From close call to best night ever," assures the voiceover. Crisis averted.
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