Malibu ECO: Most Fuel-Efficient Chevy Midsize Ever

The 2013 Malibu ECO debuted at the New York Auto Show this week.  This Malibu boasts gas mileage at 26 miles per gallon city / 38 highway mpg highway making it “the best fuel economy of any Chevrolet midsize sedan ever in the company’s 100 year history.” For starters, the ECO is equipped with General Motors’ eAssist system, which combines a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery with an electric motor-generator to enable regenerative braking electric assist and start-stop functionality. The system also aids the Malibu’s fuel-efficient Ecotec 2.4-liter four-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission. Inside, the Malibu ECO features...

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Now All Vehicles Can Be Outfitted With OnStar!

The OnStar FMV (“For My Vehicle”) will be available this summer at retail stores like Best Buy.  Installation is a breeze by just taking out your current rearview mirror and replacing it with the FMV system.  This allows the system to be used on any make or model car.  After installation drivers will be able to access: Automatic Crash Response—Using an accelerometer located in the OnStar FMV mirror, the system can detect when a crash has occurred and automatically connect the driver to a trained OnStar emergency advisor. The OnStar FMV system also includes a GPS unit that allows advisors to provide the exact location...

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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names Chevy Traverse a “Top Safety Pick” for 2011

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) names Chevy Traverse a “Top Safety Pick” for 2011. It’s an important third-party recognition that can have a big impact on the shopping process, and it’s only given to vehicles with both electronic stability control and the highest possible scores in IIHS evaluations of front, side, rear and rollover impact protection. And passing was tougher than ever this year, since the IIHS instituted new, more rigorous guidelines for roof-strength as part of its 2011 rollover testing.The Traverse comes with the General Motors 360-degree safety system which includes: A body structure that showcases not only...

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Traverse, Suburban top family cars list by KBB.com

The Chevy Traverse and Suburban were named to the “Top 10 Family Cars of 2011” by Kelly Blue Books, KBB.com For big, active families, no other mainstream rival can come close to offering the advantages of the Suburban. Able to hold nine passengers and tow up to 9,600 lbs., the Suburban boasts more cargo space behind its third row—a full 45.8 cubic feet—than the new Explorer provides behind its second row. But at the same time, it’s more fuel efficient than the Ford Expedition. Needless to say, all that room leaves plenty of space for amenities, too, with the Suburban offering such features as power-release fold-and-tumble second-row seating,...

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Innovative Tech Helps The Chevy Volt Save Fuel

In this day and age saving gas is a must.  Chevy helps solve that problem with the Cruze. The Chevy Cruze features a unique technology called Regulated Voltage Control or RVC. With this system, the power that runs from the alternator to the battery is reduced from 14 volts to 12.8 volts under normal driving conditions. The reduced load on the battery and alternator in turn reduces the alternator’s pull on the engine, which helps improve fuel economy. “We estimate RVC improves fuel economy on the Cruze by up to 1.5 percent,” said Doug Dickson, an electrical engineering specialist with the GM Global Energy Center. “To a Cruze customer,...

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