News By Topic: Chevrolet

High-Tech Crankshaft Polish Delivers Reliability for Chevrolet Silverado

Nov 10, 2014

Polished engine parts might bring to mind chromed pulleys or valve covers that add a touch of dazzle under the hood. But when it comes to the 5.3 Liter V8 EcoTec3 engine, the shine on the crankshaft means using automated microfinishing and electronic measurement to get crank tolerances to the width of a human red blood ... Continue reading

Way Back Review - 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Convertible

Nov 9, 2014

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 convertible (1997) -- 30th Anniversary ... Continue reading

GM Promotes Engineering Careers at Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Conference

Nov 9, 2014

Automaker is ‘Visionary Sponsor’ of 40th anniversary event in Detroit DETROIT – General Motors will encourage Hispanic students to pursue engineering careers with the automaker when it welcomes the annual conference of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) to Detroit from Nov. 5-9 at Cobo ... Continue reading

Wood You Like to Sit Down?

Nov 6, 2014

Chevrolet Suburban concept tailgating package features salvaged wood table LAS VEGAS – A custom tailgating package built into the Chevrolet Suburban Premium Outdoors concept features a handcrafted table and benches made of recycled wood salvaged from purposefully deconstructed Detroit homes. The table and benches ... Continue reading

70 GM Plants Meet ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry

Nov 6, 2014

Seven new facilities and seven repeat achievers recognized for reducing energy use DETROIT -- November 6, 2014: Fourteen General Motors plants around the world achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Challenge for Industry, collectively cutting energy intensity by an average of 17 perce ... Continue reading

Chevy Colorado Performance Concept Enables Adventure

Nov 4, 2014

Ricky Carmichael helps develop package to demonstrate cargo capability, flexibility LAS VEGAS – Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael has the perfect go-anywhere transporter in the all-new Chevrolet Colorado for his motorcycle, mountain bike and the gear that goes with them. Carmichael teamed with Chevrolet to develop ... Continue reading

New 2015 Chevy Colorado Designed for Active Lifestyles

Nov 4, 2014

Concept combo pairs custom Colorado crew cab with Nautique boat, trailer LAS VEGAS – Chevrolet demonstrated the versatility and capability of the all-new Colorado midsize pickup at the SEMA Show today, pairing it with the Super Air Nautique 210 – one of the industry’s most iconic wakeboard boats, which c ... Continue reading

2015 Camaro Commemorative Edition Debuts at SEMA

Nov 4, 2014

Special edition celebrates culmination of segment-leading fifth-generation Camaro LAS VEGAS – Chevrolet revealed the 2015 Camaro Commemorative Edition at the SEMA Show today. The special edition celebrates the success of the fifth-generation Camaro – which is on track to be America’s best-selling perform ... Continue reading

GM Posts its Best U.S. October Sales Since 2007

Nov 3, 2014

Buick has its best October since 2003 Chevrolet Cruze up 51 percent; best October for Silverado since 2007 Best October for GMC Sierra since 2001 DETROIT – General Motors Co. dealers delivered 226,819 vehicles in the United States in October for the company’s best October sales in seven years. Chevrolet sales ... Continue reading

GM Expands Watershed Education Program

Nov 3, 2014

DETROIT – General Motors launched its watershed education program in seven new communities across Canada this year, the largest international expansion in the initiative’s 25-year history. The GM Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) now comprises 53 GM facilities, including all of the company ... Continue reading

Corvette to Cave: Chevy Byproducts Give Homes to Bats

Nov 2, 2014

An adhesive used in production of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray may help preserve a threatened bat species in North America. General Motors found that when processed, the adhesive can serve as a stalactite in artificial bat caves. International bat experts from such non-governmental organizations as Bat Conserva ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Launches Digital Colorado Experience

Oct 31, 2014

DETROIT -- October 31, 2014: The all-new 2015 Chevy Colorado is redefining the midsize truck market with its ability to fit a variety of active lifestyles. Now, Chevrolet is launching a new digital experience to help customers choose available accessories to meet their specific needs. The digital experience combines a ... Continue reading

"You Know You Want a Truck" with Technology and Stuff

Oct 31, 2014

Chevrolet Colorado films playfully showcase the many benefits to owning a truck #TechnologyAndStuff Can a truck make you more appealing? Chevrolet's new "You Know You Want a Truck" web videos suggest that perhaps it can, if the truck is the all-new midsize Chevrolet Colorado, which comes standard with a lot of "technol ... Continue reading

Will You Save Money Buying A Hybrid?

Oct 30, 2014

Vincentric Releases Hybrid Analysis; One-third of Hybrids Save Consumers Money ... Continue reading

Famigo Announces Immediate Availability of Family Safe Entertainment in Connected Cars

Oct 30, 2014

Famigo Approved™ Content Pre-Installed in Entire 2015 GM Car Lineup AUSTIN, TX -- October 30, 2014: Famigo, a company providing safer experiences for children on mobile devices, today furthered its commitment to family safety, allowing parents to take control of their children’s mobile playtime without taking ... Continue reading