Chevrolet Partners With Mural Arts Program for Bodine High School Service Project
Aug 2, 2011
WHAT: Media are invited to witness one of the final phases of the Mural Arts Program's Restored Spaces Initiative at Bodine High School for International Affairs. As a lead-up to this year's annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), which will take place in Philadelphia, members of the ... Continue reading
Chevy Sonic--Starting Price Under $15,000
Aug 2, 2011
If there's one thing automakers can count on, it's that a subcompact car built on U.S. soil is a surefire money pit. Until now. General Motors is setting the industry on its ear with its soon-to-debut Chevrolet Sonic, which is being built in a Detroit suburb known as Orion Township. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Teams with Famicos Foundation to Support Cleveland-based Community Programs
Aug 1, 2011
WHAT: As a lead-up to this year's annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), which will take place in Philadelphia Aug. 3-7, two Chevrolet teams -- Team Chicago and Team Atlanta comprised of journalists from their respective cities will depart to the convention and engage in community se ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2011
WHAT: As a lead-up to this year's annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), which will take place in Philadelphia, members of the Chevrolet team and journalists from Chicago and Atlanta will travel to the convention and engage in community service projects along the way. On August 1, th ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive Factoids - In Case You Weren't Paying Attention
Jul 31, 2011
Published July 31, 2011 Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. * General Motors has confirmed that it will offer a Diesel engine version of the Chevy Cruze in 2013. Fuel economy ratings are expected to be in the mid-40 mpg range on the highw ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Harnesses Sun to Power Volts and Dealerships
Jul 29, 2011
Capacity to charge a dozen Volts daily; excess energy to supplement dealer's use Two dozen U.S. dealerships pledge to install solar-powered charging stations Chevrolet is harnessing the power of the sun to install solar-powered electric charging stations for its Volts at dealerships in North America. The Green Zone ini ... Continue reading
GM Foundation, Chevrolet Donate $250,000 to the Travis Manion Foundation
Jul 28, 2011
As the nation nears the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the General Motors Foundation and Chevrolet today donated $250,000 to the Travis Manion Foundation to help grow participation around the country in the 9/11 Heroes Run. The 9/11 Heroes Run will bring communities together in more than 25 U.S ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Corvette GS Convertible Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 27, 2011
Chevrolet Corvette Specs, Comparisons, Prices and Reviews - Chevrolet Buyers Guide 2011 Chevrolet Corvette GS Convertible Review Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 436 hp @ 5,900 rpm/428 lb.-ft.@4,600 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 105.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 175.6 x 75.9 x 48.7 in. Tires: P275/35Z ... Continue reading
J.D. Power APEAL Study -- Vehicle Appeal Reaches All-Time High
Jul 27, 2011
Automakers Face up to Tough Market Conditions by Offering the Most Appealing Lineup of New Vehicles in History BMW and Dodge Each Receive Three Segment-Level Awards; Ford and Honda Receive Two Each according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released ... Continue reading
Happy Birthday! Chevy Marks 100 Years with Fans, Owners and Communities
Jul 27, 2011
Begins 100-day countdown to November 3 birthday with launch of Centennial Experience at Chevy100.com Fans can vote for their favorite Chevy of all times Local Centennial events and activities to engage owners and fans worldwide Chevrolet will celebrate the countdown to its 100th birthday on November 3 by encouraging it ... Continue reading
Lots of Bottoms Will Be Comfortable in the 2013 Chevy Malibu
Jul 26, 2011
Chevrolet Malibu seat performance engineers Daniel Cohen and Cheryl Hajciar know more about keeping hindquarters happy than a good masseuse. Cohen and Hajciar are tasked with ensuring that customers of all shapes and sizes get maximum comfort when sitting in the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Diesel Cruze is Here!
Jul 23, 2011
The availability of a new diesel version of the widely-popular Chevrolet Cruze will be "a huge step forward" in the growth of clean diesel automobile availability in the United States, according to Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. "In just its first year, the Cruze has proven to b ... Continue reading
General Motors Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock
Jul 21, 2011
DETROIT, July 20, 2011 -- General Motors Co. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.59375 per share on its Series B mandatory convertible junior preferred stock. Â The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2011 to Series B holders of record as of Aug. 15, 2011. ... Continue reading
How Women's Handbags Influenced the New Chevrolet Aveo's Interior
Jul 21, 2011
New research by iconic car maker Chevrolet reveals you are what you carry with you all day in your handbag - possibly even making you forget the catch phrase, "you are what you eat"! ... Continue reading
GM to Launch First Real-World Smart Grid Pilot
Jul 19, 2011
Smart grid solutions enable utilities to manage electric vehicle energy demands OnStar will be the lone telematics provider able to create wireless bridge between electric vehicles and the grid Regional utility employees will drive Volts as every day vehicles in Q3 General Motors and OnStar will launch the first real-w ... Continue reading
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