2013 Chevrolet Corvette?

Before the test, said that the C7 Corvette 2013 model approach readers have not yet reached the production stage. In fact, the model 2012 has not yet reached showrooms. So why the debate on the 2013 model? That’s because GM plans to start production in April 2012. And the buyers who want to buy a Corvette C7 this year can expect to see bits and address of the current model. Here are some details on the C7 Corvette 2013.

Athletes Corvette is very old and traditional there all the time. And why is that GM has announced that new models will Stingray concept. It would be completely wrong statement that the car’s performance will be bad. Amendments added that GM is in the eye, 2013 Corvette C6 C7 comparable model. What can you expect from C7 Corvette 2013? First, they are independent suspension, similar to C6. Then there’s a gun in every street corner. The cons of GM decided to withdraw the traditional driving the car with an electric motor that is able to provide the rest. In addition, a machine for four-wheel ABS brakes again, with several previous models. Other features of the car, Active Handling System, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and Launch Control.

In addition, GM has decided to correct mistakes and improve the interior of the C6. This is due to reveal our sources, the car, I decided to update the entry of the cabin. They should also be significant changes in door panels of banks’ and trim. However, there are things that are equipped with comfort and convenience in the Corvette C6 C7 which took place in 2013.

Source (with more news);
http://2013corvette.info/

2010 Chevrolet impala

 You would think based on the amount of press that the Chevrolet Malibu receives that it would be the sedan sales leader for the Detroit automaker.  But it isn’t.  At least for the time being, that honor (if it can be called that) belongs to the Impala, some of which were recently recalled for an air bag issue.  When “new” features of any car include cupholder highlights, a car has got some serious issues.  Taking a look at the 2010 Chevy Impala, most would agree that a redesigned 2010 Impala can’t get here fast enough.

 While Chevy probably won’t mind losing a few car sales the Malibu, unfortunately all of the competitors to the Impala from Toyota, Honda and even Chrysler, continue to improve their larger sedans while the once celebrated dashing antelope becomes more Lumina-esque every day.  For 2009, the aging Impala gets anti-lock brakes, traction control, and thorax side-impact airbags as standard equipment. A choice of engine options are carried over from the previous year, the first of which is the standard 3.5L V-6 making 211 hp, capable of fuel economy of 18 in city and 29 on the highway.  The more powerful choice is either the 3.9L V-6 putting out 224 hp or a 303-horsepower 5.3L V-8.  To address a widening ban on handheld cell-phone usage while driving, Chevy now offers the option of Bluetooth connectivity accessed through the OnStar system. Dual-zone climate control is now standard all models.  While all of the engine choice provide sufficient power, though substantially lower fuel economy with the V8, most drivers find the typically powerful Chevy to overpower the handling capabilities of the Impala. Other negatives are the design, both inside and out.  The usual criticism of past GM products for utilizing cheap-looking materials and poor fit and finish is unfortunately not corrected with the 2009 Impala, which looks like a dinosaur compared to direct competitors.  There is, however, hope on the horizon for Impala lovers.  A MUCH improved Impala based on the same platform, (rear wheel drive please), as the new Camaro is tentatively planned for 2010.  It would appear based on the concept at least, that GM is hoping to push the Impala into a more expensive car segment, and let the Malibu absorb previous bargain-minded Impala buyers.  Long overdue if you ask us.

2010 Chevrolet equinox

                                            2010 Chevrolet equinox
At the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet unveiled the Canadian-made (built in Ingersoll, Ontario) 2010 Chevy Equinox. Overall, this is an improved and upgraded Equinox from its predecessor especially when it comes to transmission and engine options. The Equinox now offers a direct injection engine which helps the Equinox deliver a best-in-segment estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg. Not bad for a cross-over SUV that has som

The exterior definitely has some Malibu styling and overall the Equinox has a more aggressive look to it. The interior is more refined, with a slightly more upscale feel to it, while also incorporating some additional functionality and user-friendly features like additional well-placed storage compartments.
The 2010 Chevy Equinox will go on sale during the summer of 2009.

Canadian Driver: First Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Volt

I am very curious to see how the Volt will perform in a winter, this is a great read....
Review and photos by Grant Yoxon

Detroit, Michigan – While driving silently through Detroit on a cold day in January, I am reminded of a comic book quote from my childhood, “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Superman!”
In this case, the Chevrolet Volt is neither a bird nor a plane. It is not a hybrid, although it does have both an electric drive unit and a gasoline engine. But it is not a battery electric vehicle either because it does have that gasoline engine on board.

The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range, meaning it is propelled by an all-electric drive unit, but with the assistance of a gasoline engine that generates electricity for the electric drive system, can be driven without a recharge or fill up for up to 610 kilometres. Amongst electric vehicles, it truly is Superman.

The Chevrolet Volt is powered by GM’s unique Voltec propulsion system which, in simple terms (for a more detailed explanation, see the accompanying feature, “Deeper into the technology: the Voltec electric drive system”) consists of a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and 149-hp electric drive unit that propels the car exclusively on electricity for up to 80 kilometres, depending on terrain, driving style and climate. When the car’s battery reaches a minimum charge, a 1.4-litre gasoline engine starts up to maintain the minimum charge of the battery enabling the Volt to continue on its way for an additional 530 kilometres, give or take.

On this blustery winter day, we drove approximately 40 kilometres before the driving mode graphic in the driver’s display indicated we had switched from pure electric to extended driving range mode. Not until we came to a stop light, however, did we hear the engine.

Once tuned into the sound of the engine, you realize that it seems to operate with a life of its own. Unlike a gasoline powered car or a hybrid, the rise and fall of the engine speed is not related to the action of your right foot. RPMs increase or decrease according to the needs of the battery pack. It is an unusual feeling to be sitting at the same stop light and hear the engine accelerate while the car is sitting still!

While driving exclusively in electric mode, the driver’s display indicates that we are achieving 250+ miles per gallon (the display can be easily switched to metric) or infinity in other words, but once the car switches to extended driving mode, the fuel consumption figure begins to drop. Over a full 610 kilometre drive, it is expected that the Volt will achieve, according to the US EPA, 37 mpg (6.3 L/100 km) in extended range mode and 60 mpg (3.9 L/100 km) in combined electric and extended range modes. However, if used locally and charged regularly, the Volt will use little to no fuel at all.

The Volt can be charged using either a household 120-volt plug in or a dedicated 240-volt charging station. The Volt comes equipped for the former with a 20-foot charging cord stowed in the back. Charging time takes 10-12 hours on 120V, but only four hours on 240V. Owners can schedule immediate charging or coordinate the charging for their departure time or to take advantage of lower-cost off-peak electric rates. If the vehicle is plugged in, recharging can be controlled remotely using an OnStar mobile app for iPhones and Android smart phones or by accessing an application at MyVolt.com.

While the Volt may not be range limited, our time in the Volt was, with about an hour and a half inside the car, so naturally our driving impressions are somewhat limited. Our drive took us on Detroit’s freeways and suburban streets on our way to GM’s Hamtramck Assembly Plant where the Volt is built along side the Cadillac STS and the Buick Lucerne (although it shares nothing in common with these two).

The Volt has three drive modes – ‘normal’, ‘sport’ and ‘mountain’. The latter, which limits electric range and maximum drive output – the Volt has a maximum speed of about 160 km/h – ensures the Volt has the power to drive up sustained grades. ‘Sport’ mode reconfigures the accelerator settings to provide quicker accelerator response, with zero to 60 mph (96.5 km/h) estimated to be less than nine seconds. Although maximum output is unaffected, the Volt feels more powerful and accelerates quicker. Call this the ‘fun’ mode.

The transmission has a ‘low’ setting, which is not low in the conventional sense of selecting a lower gear for descending steep grades. It is no different than the normal ‘drive’ setting with one exception – regenerative braking, where electrical power is captured and stored in the battery, is dramatically increased. The car decelerates rapidly when the accelerator is released. When combined with ‘sport’ mode, it is the perfect combination for stop-and-go driving.

On the freeways and streets we drove on, the Volt performed no differently, although much more quietly, than any other mid-sized sedan. Power is excellent, although, the more rapidly you accelerate, the more quickly the battery will deplete. Driving style is one factor that affects electric range. (kinda figured that)

The driver is presented with a full range of information and functionality displayed on two seven-inch screens, one behind the steering wheel, the other mounted on the centre stack. A full-colour, high resolution display replaces the speedometer and other gauges found in conventional vehicles and provides information on the battery state of charge and electric range, speedometer, fuel level and extended mode range, driving efficiency, trip information, tire pressure, oil life, and vehicle system messages. The second screen is the primary interface for infotainment, climate controls and efficiency. This latter function is multi-faceted including information on energy usage and energy efficiency, power flow and charging routines. Through this screen the owner can select a charging mode – immediate, delayed departure time and delayed rate and departure time mode, in which the Volt calculates the charging start time based on utility rates, rate preference and the programmed departure time. In this mode, the Volt will charge during the least expensive rate periods.

Surrounding the centre stack screen is a variety of touch-sensitive redundant controls for infotainment and climate, selecting drive modes, programmable charge modes, power door lock and unlock and the electric parking brake actuation and release.

The Volt’s advanced technology is not simply under the hood, but evident throughout the vehicle. Touch-sensitive controls, full-colour graphic displays, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation radio with 60-GB hard drive (30 GB for music storage), AM/FM/DVD-ROM/MP3 playback capability, voice recognition, XM satellite radio with XM NavTraffic/Weather, premium energy saving Bose sound system with six speakers and sub-woofer is the kind of technology one would expect in a premium, near luxury sedan.

The Volt is equipped with standard Jet Black premium cloth seats with Ceramic White accents, but can be ordered with leather seating and heated front seats. Only two option packages are available – a rear camera and park assist package and a premium trim package consisting of leather seating, premium door trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated front seats.

In the US, the Volt starts at $41,695, not unexpected for a premium sedan. The rear camera option is priced at $695 while the premium trim package can be added for $1,395. While the Volt is available now in select U.S. markets, it will not be released in Canada until mid-summer 2011. Canadian pricing will be announced closer to its release, but expect a base MSRP in the mid-forties.

Some may balk at that kind of pricing, but the Volt is not a compact battery electric commuter or just a well-equipped hybrid. It is an extended range electric vehicle that is also a premium sedan, one that you will use 365 days of the year, a vehicle that you will drive to work or to a city 400 miles away, that is equipped with luxury appointments and the latest information and entertainment technology as well as the only range extending electric powertrain available on the planet.

If the battery electric vehicle is the bird and the hybrid is the plane, the Volt really is Superman.

Source;
http://www.canadiandriver.com/2011/01/17/first-drive-2011-chevrolet-volt.htm?page=all

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Not Due Until 2012

Nice....As it turned out you are going to have to wait another year for the Camaro Z28, but at least it’s confirmed now! Camaro5 has apparently got the hold of some documents from a National Chevrolet Dealer’s meeting, where among many things, they’ve confirmed January 1, 2012 as the day for Z28′s production to begin.

The baddest Camaro of them all will come as both coupe and convertible variants and will have huge power output in the neighborhood of 550 hp thanks to its 6.2 liter supercharged V8. Other things regarding Camaro Z28 confirmed at the meeting include (direct quote from Camaro5):
Production begins January 1, 2012

Internally referred to as the “HP Edition” model (it was not actually referred to as “Z28? during the meeting)

-6.2L supercharged engine
-Magnetic Ride suspension
-285F / 330R tires
-Hood design to have louvre/slat design seen in spy photos (dealers in attendance were shown a gray Z28 model)
-Slight (not major) updates to the interior, with some brighter trimwork

Source;
http://www.motorward.com/2011/01/chevrolet-camaro-z28-not-due-until-2012/

2010 New Chevrolet Camaro Sports Car UFC Limited Edition

Most great and amazing sport elegant car 2010 Chevrolet Camaro interior design and exterior body kit design that will make you interesting. The UFC sports car maker now a days launched it is teaming up with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas to release 10 Limited Edition UFC Chevrolet Camaros sports car. UFC, in combination with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas will build the limited-edition 2010 UFC Camaros sports car complete with 650 Super-charged powerful engine horsepower and one-of-a-kind vehicles features which will create even the most die-hard UFC fan or gear head stand up and get notice.

2010 New Chevrolet Camaro Sports Car UFC Limited Edition

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro sports car looks like a new vehicle, but it was built from existing GM parts from other models. They started with the chassis architecture of the impressive Pontiac G8 and engines from Cadillac and Covette. GM made the new Camaro drop-dead gorgeous, with high performance, and affordable.

The interior of the new Camaro is comfortable and materials are good, but the exterior styling is where it shines. The stitched leather wrap on the steering wheel is nice, and the bucket seats are comfortable, with decent bolstering, but may not be enough to keep an aggressive driver in his or her place during aggressive cornering.

The front seat slides 8.5 inches, the steering wheel tilts and telescopes, and the seat can be raised up for better visibility, so drivers of all sizes will fit. The excellent leather upholstery is available in black, gray, beige and two-tone Inferno Orange.

The climate control buttons on the center stack didn't seem to be designed for ease of touch, but more for looks, but I have seen worse. Visibility through the windshield is good despite the long hood and raked windshield, thanks to careful location of the driver's seat and the ability to raise it. Rear visibility over the driver's shoulder isn't very good, but then it's impossible to make it good with a chopped roofline that gives it its sporty look.

The new Camaro sports car succeeds for all the reasons to buy this sports car, great looks and styling, a very potent and efficient engine borrowed from Cadillac, great performance and handling, and a good price point. I have test driven the Dodge Challenger SRT8, and the Ford Mustang GT. For my money I would choose the new Camaro sports car.

The first UFC Camaro will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson's Orange County collector car auction taking place June 25-27 at the OC Fair & Events Center. The winning bidder will also come away with a UFC experience package that includes an inaugural drive with UFC President Dana White, backstage VIP access to a UFC event, meet and greets with UFC fighters, an autographed OCTOGON book and UFC gear.

The Camaro is being auctioned for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a charity dedicated to providing financial assistance to dependents of US military personnel lost in the line of duty.

C6 Chevrolet Corvette A new LS2 Sport Car

C6 Chevrolet Corvette A new LS2

Dave Hill, chief engineer of the Corvette and vehicle line executive for GM Performance Cars.The C6 represents a comprehensive upgrade to the Corvette.The Corvette C6 was introduced in 2005 to replace the outgoing C5 (1997 - 2004) model.
Blends technical sophistication with expressive style The sixth generation Corvette. Five inches shorter than the C5, the C6 Corvette cuts a tighter, more taut profile – with virtually no loss of usable space. More than just visual, the new dimensions make the car more agile and “tossable,” with upgrades in handling, acceleration and braking. At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the C6 is the most aerodynamically efficient Corvette ever and has improved anti-lift characteristics that enable improved high-speed stability and confidence.

C6 Chevrolet Corvette A new LS2

A new LS2 6.0-liter small-block V-8 is the standard engine in the Corvette C6. It is based on GM’s new Gen IV small-block family of engines.
The LS2 raises the bar for standard performance in the Corvette, delivering estimated peak output levels of 400 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. It is the largest, most powerful standard small-block engine ever offered in Corvette.

CHEVROLET CHEETAH A.K.A “THE COBRA KILLER”

Watch the video of CHEVROLET CHEETAH A.K.A “THE COBRA KILLER” .Thomas, who was also known as "Mr. Corvette", used a Corvette small-black V8 as the donor engine. He increased the displacement to over 6 liters and fitted it with Rochester Fuel Injection, which he himself had developed.

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2010 Chevrolet Orlando MPV from concept to Real

This is 2010 Chevrolet Orlando MPV from concept to Real.The Orlando uses General Motors' Delta platform, additionally apparent on the new Vauxhall Astra and Chevrolet’s new Cruze range. Its UK agent agency includes a 139bhp 1.8-litre petrol assemblage and a 2.0-litre agent with either 129bhp or 161bhp.Chevrolet has taken the wraps off its arresting new Orlando MPV advanced of its official admission at abutting month’s Paris motor show.The bunched seven-seat crossover MPV was aboriginal apparent as a abstraction in Paris two years ago and abundant of that car’s administration has fabricated it into the assembly adaptation that will ability UK showrooms in aboriginal 2011.
See the official pics of the new Chevrolet Orlando MPV Although some of the concept’s bluff curve at the advanced accept been angled off, abundant of the rear three-quarters of the abstraction charcoal unchanged, including its angled window band and attenuated glasshouse, while its arresting caster arches can abode alloys up to 18 inches in size.


See the spy pics of the Orlando in winter testing.No autogenous pictures accept been released, but Chevrolet claims its bifold cockpit is aggressive by the Corvette and appearance the firm’s new blue-backlit centre console.The amount breadth is declared as “generous”, while the rear two rows of seats are raised, in animosity of the low roofline, in a theatre-style adjustment to accord rear cartage a bigger advanced and ancillary view. As in the barometer in the class, there's a array of basement configurations to addition amount capacity.

Several accumulator compartments are offered, including the concept’s accumulator breadth hidden abaft the advanced fascia of the audio system; this is appear by flipping the face of the audio and is declared as a “usefully ample area”. The Orlando additionally offers USB, MP3 and iPod connectivity.

2011 Chevrolet Orlando Review and Details with Wallpapers

The 2011 Chevrolet Orlando production version has been unveiled today and GM has announced that its world premiere will take place at the Paris Auto Show this fall. GM has released only the initial details a couple of photos of the 2011 Chevrolet Orlando, but they’re enough to give a first impression of their new MPV. The 2011 Chevrolet Orlando will be made available on the European market with a choice between petrol and two diesel engines. The gasoline powered 2011 Chevrolet Orlando will have a 1.8-liter engine developing 141 hp while the diesels will be 2.0-liter units with 131hp (low output) or 163 hp (high output).

Taking a closer look, you will be amazed by the theatre style seating arrangement of the Chevrolet Orlando’s three rows of seats as well as by the generous load area and the numerous storage solutions. The most ingenious is the storage area hidden behind front fascia of the audio, revealed by flipping up the face of the audio, and large enough for such items as an MP3 player, sunglasses and wallets. Also, the car has a USB port, ideal for re-charging the MP3 or iPod when on the move.
Under the hood we will find a choice of three fuel efficient engines; a 1.8-liter petrol engine delivering 141 hp, as well as two diesel units, the latest version of Chevrolet’s 2.0 litre engine with outputs of 131hp (low output) or 163 hp (high output). Four trim levels will be available and the standard equipment will include including electronic stability control, six air-bags, air conditioning and electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors. Full production of the Chevrolet Orlando starts in October 2010 with the car going on sale across Europe in early 2011.
2011 Chevrolet Orlando Side view
2011 Chevrolet Orlando Exterior
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Inside view 2011 Chevrolet Orlando

2011 Corvette Stingray Reviews and Price with Wallpapers

The Chevrolet Corvette is an American sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The first model was designed by Harley Earl and introduced in 1953. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after the corvette, a small, maneuverable warship. It has been produced in six generations in coupe, convertible, t-top coupe, and targa coupe body styles. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, it is currently built at a GM assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The National Corvette Museum, also located in Bowling Green, documents the car's worldwide history and hosts an annual National Corvette Homecoming. In 2003, the Corvette became the first and only American sports car to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Chevrolet Corvette is often marketed as, and quoted as being "America's Sports Car". The Corvette is the official Sports Car of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Test drivers report the Corvette's performance gives pricier exotics a run for their money. "No where else but in America can you find a sub-$50,000 sports car delivering 430 horsepower while returning an EPA highway fuel economy figure of 26 miles per gallon," writes Kelley Blue Book. New for 2011, the Corvette Grand Sport replaces the 2009 model's Z51 package -- adding wider wheels, revised suspension settings and Z06-size brakes.
Reviewers love the Corvette's iconic design. New for 2011 is the Corvette Grand Sport, which picks up some styling cues from the high-performance Z06 trim. Jalopnik explains, "Everything that you know and love about the Z51 will be here, but now, with the help of new Z06-derived bodywork you won't be confused with those driving lesser base-model Vettes." The Corvette is available in both coupe and convertible body styles.
The 2011 Corvette has not been crash tested by the federal government or insurance industry. It does, however, come packed with safety features -- including dual-stage front airbags. Still, some critics complain of hampered rearward visibility.
2011 Corvette Stingray
2011 Corvette Stingray Back view
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Critics report that the Corvette's cabin lacks the luxury of competitors, but is both comfortable and practical. "Large gauges, simple controls and remarkable cargo capacity (22 cubic feet in coupes and 11 cubes in the convertible) make the Vette a sports car that's easy to live with on a day-to-day basis," writes Edmunds. Still, some complain that entering and exiting its cabin is a challenge.
Chevy protects the 2011 Corvette with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Roadside assistance and courtesy transportation are included too.
2011 Corvette Stingray Seats
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