News By Topic: Chevrolet

Traverse Makes Pi(e) Day Grand

Mar 13, 2014

In celebration of Pi Day, a day noted by math enthusiasts on Friday, March 14, 2014 (3/14) for the mathematical constant π (Pi), Chevrolet is delivering fresh baked Grand Traverse Pie Company ABC pies using 2014 Chevrolet Traverse mid-size SUVs throughout southeastern Michigan. The Traverse offers a class-leading ... Continue reading

GM first LEED gold automotive plant in South America

Mar 13, 2014

General Motors' engine plant in Joinville, Brazil has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first automotive plant in South America to become LEED Gold certified, the result of investments in sustainability when construction beg ... Continue reading

Engineering, Advanced Materials Help Slim Down Colorado

Mar 11, 2014

New midsize pickup is 880 to 1,400 pounds lighter than full-size pickups Lightweight high-strength steels, aluminum, play key roles in mass reduction DETROIT – Proving there is more than one way shed pounds, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado uses engineering techniques and lightweight materials to create true pickup cap ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Brings the Noise at South by Southwest

Mar 10, 2014

AUSTIN, Texas – South by Southwest® Music attendees can turn up the volume beginning Wednesday, March 12 with three consecutive nights of official music festival showcases highlighting 18 exclusive performances at Chevrolet Courtyard at Cedar Street located at 208 W. 4th Street. “South by Southwest’s ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Turns Up the Volume with Beats Music

Mar 9, 2014

Chevrolet today announced at South by Southwest that it will expand its in-vehicle entertainment offerings by integrating the new Beats Music streaming service into the Chevrolet AppShop, which will be available on select models later this year. ... Continue reading

Five Reasons Silverado V6 is The Little Engine That Can

Mar 9, 2014

DETROIT –Largely because of the strength and refinement of the new EcoTec3 V-6, sales of V-6 Silverados account for 20 percent of light-duty pickup sales, up from about 5 percent for the previous model. 1) Purpose built for pickup use, with class-leading standard torque and towing The Silverado standard 4.3L EcoTe ... Continue reading

Three of Eight Corvettes Removed from Museum Sinkhole: Remaining five buried classics expected to be removed over next 60 days

Mar 5, 2014

Three of eight historic Corvettes that fell into a sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum last month are back on solid ground following delicate removal techniques on Monday and Tuesday. "The recovery of the first three cars went flawlessly, and the cars are in remarkably good shape," said John Spencer, manufactur ... Continue reading

Two Historic Corvettes Pulled from 30-foot Deep Sinkhole +VIDEO

Mar 4, 2014

GM Invests $14 Million for New Press at Parma, Ohio

Mar 4, 2014

PARMA, Ohio – General Motors will invest $14 million at the Parma Metal Center in Northeast Ohio to support the installation of a progressive press that can eventually be used for both die tryout and regular parts production. Startup is scheduled for late this year or early 2015. The new press will help Parma enha ... Continue reading

Modified Chevrolet Bowtie Makes Z/28 Even Cooler

Mar 4, 2014

“ In developing the 2014 Camaro Z/28, the team scrutinized every component looking for ways to improve track performance, lap after lap. Even the iconic Chevrolet bowtie faced audit. During aerodynamics testing, Powertrain Cooling Development engineer Richard Quinn noticed that the bowtie on the Z/28’s grill was ... Continue reading

GM February Sales: Passenger Cars Sales up 8 percent, paced by Buick and Chevrolet

Mar 3, 2014

DETROIT--March 3, 2014: General Motors Co. dealers delivered 222,104 vehicles in the United States in February 2014. Total sales were down 1 percent compared with a year ago, beating outside expectations. Retail and fleet sales were both down 1 percent. GM increased its sales from January 2014 by 30 percent, more than ... Continue reading

Chevrolet to Showcase Aspiring Filmmaker During Oscars

Mar 2, 2014

DETROIT – “Masterpiece,” a film submitted by South Korean independent filmmaker Jude Chun, will air during The Oscars ceremony on ABC on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. EST. The spot beat out 72 submissions by independent filmmakers from around the world in the Chevrolet and MOFILM Oscars film program. The 60- ... Continue reading

General Motors provides dealers a more comprehensive view of their customers through CRM

Feb 27, 2014

Leading auto dealer CRM, DealerSocket (DealerSocket.com), is proud to announce its integration with prominent auto manufacturer, General Motors, through the Dealer Customer Data Exchange (DCDE). DCDE, or the GM Dealer Customer Search, allows GM dealers to view customer information updates directly from the manufacturer ... Continue reading

New Tahoe and Suburban Designed for Their Own Customers

Feb 25, 2014

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Today’s full-size SUV customer are passionate about their full-size SUVs as they both uniquely represent their lifestyle and mobility needs. The all-new 2015 Tahoe and Suburban offer first-class comfort, unmatched capability and innovative technologies for the different needs of different ... Continue reading

New 2015 Chevy Suburban Marks 80 Years of the Original SUV

Feb 25, 2014

Back in 1935, when there were only 48 stars on the American flag, Chevrolet introduced the Suburban. In the eight decades that followed, it would become an American icon and the industry’s longest-running model. No other vehicle in the auto industry has been in continuous production as long as the Suburban. An all ... Continue reading