Chevy Offers Sneak Peek At New Colorado Truck

Chevrolet will be at the Bangkok International Motor Show  on March 25th viewing the new Colorado Concept vehicle.

The truck will give clues as to what to expect in the next-generation Colorado midsize pickup truck. Thailand was chosen as the site of the global debut because of the popularity of pickup trucks and the growing importance of the South East Asian market to Chevrolet.  In 2010, the pickup truck segment accounted for 43 percent of vehicles sold in Thailand.

“Trucks play a key role in most Southeast Asian markets,” said Susan Docherty, vice president, GMIO Sales, Marketing and Aftersales. “Nowhere is this more evident than in Thailand, where trucks like the Colorado are ingrained in the local lifestyle.  Thailand was a natural place to give the public a first glimpse of our all-new Colorado.”

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Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13

 

Daylight savings time is coming up this weekend.  Don’t forget to set your clocks forward!

Every year, daylight savings time seems to take people by surprise. In the United States, daylight savings time begins on March 13 at 2 a.m. local time except in parts of Arizona and Hawaii. As the popular saying goes, clocks need to "spring forward" to observe the change. In other words, clocks need to be set ahead by one hour when the clock strikes 2 a.m.

Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13 in the U.S. - Yahoo! News

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Chevy Volt Owner Averages 111 Miles Per Gallon

 Owners impressed by Chevy Volt fuel economy.

Just how efficient is the Volt in real world driving? Well, if you ask Lyle Dennis, the owner of GM-Volt.com, he’ll have some impressive statistics for you. Since receiving a Volt for testing on November 11^th, he’s racked up 5,100 miles while burning just 46 gallons of gas.
While Dennis’ 60 mile daily commute is beyond the Volt’s normal electric range of around 40 miles, he discovered that it’s still an extremely fuel-efficient vehicle. Although his commute requires the use of the Volt’s gasoline engine, he’s still averaging an impressive 111 miles per gallon. By comparison, the Toyota Prius hybrid averages 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway.
On his popular website, Dennis detailed his time in the Volt and shared his prediction:

I fully expect in the years ahead the Volt to become a highly popular car and finally the roads of this country will growingly be populated with cars that can drive without gas.  The dream is now a reality.  We are starting to wean off of oil.

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Chevrolet Volt Is North American Car Of The Year

Chevy Volt named 2011 North American Car of the Year

This is a unique industry recognition because instead of being chosen by just one media outlet or third-party organization, the North American Car of the Year recognition is determined by 49 of the top automotive journalists from across Canada and the U.S. As always, this year’s prize was announced just prior to the start of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized as the North American Car of the Year,” said GM CEO Dan Akerson. “Since development began, we believed the Volt had the potential to transform the automotive industry. Today, the Volt is the first electric vehicle to win the prestigious North American Car of the Year award, and the first vehicle ever to receive the industry’s highest automotive, technology, and environmental recognitions.”

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From the Chevrolet Archives.......

Chevrolet cast the stars of each of their sponsored series to promote the 1965 cars.

Particularly thrilling for "BEWITCHED" fans is the opportunity to see a first season cast in "living color", as the series was filmed in black and white for the first two seasons.

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The New Chevrolet Mylink

Chevrolet Mylink to compete with AppLink and Entune.

General Motors has introduced its own infotainment system to battle Ford’s AppLink and Toyota’s recently unveiled Entune system. Chevrolet Mylink will add stereo audio streaming and wireless control of smart phones, building on the voice-activated Bluetooth hands-free calling capability already offered in most Chevy vehicles. Users will also be able to access apps through either the steering wheel controls or the console-mounted touchscreen. The system will make its debut on the 2012 Volt and Equinox.

“There is a new generation of car buyers who don’t want to settle for mass market radio,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “They want to create their own individual stations and have access to them wherever they are. Chevrolet vehicles have offered customers the ability to use portable media devices since 2006 and the introduction of MyLink takes media personalization to a new level.”

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The Ultimate Camaro: 2012 Carmaro ZL1 Debuts

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 debuts at Chicago Auto Show. 

Launching in early 2012, the new ZL1 features cutting-edge performance systems that makes it the most technologically advanced Camaro ever built.

Motivating this new model is a supercharged V-8 engine producing 550 horsepower. But aside from overwhelming power, Chevrolet insists that there’s plenty of innovative technology that will help the ZL1 really perform. This tech includes advanced and highly refined chassis and suspension systems that will help the ZL1 deliver balanced, track-ready handling and braking power.

“Camaro ZL1 is about high-tech performance and design, and is a type of car no one has ever brought to this segment previously,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “It’s the most technically advanced Camaro ever, so we’ve chosen a name from the most elite and exclusive Camaro in history.”

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