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Idiots, Lights and Gauges
Monday, February 06, 2012
Modern vehicles have some interesting ways of getting you, the driver, information about what is going on around you. My latest sojourn into the entertaining realm we call vehicle instrumentation dynamics was with a Chevrolet Sonic. When I first looked at the instrument cluster, I saw a shape slightly larger, but very similar to my first satellite radio kit.
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Production of the 2012 Camaro ZL1 starts in Oshawa
Sunday, February 05, 2012
The Oshawa Assembly Plant today celebrated the start of regular production of the hotly-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a ceremony with employees and invited guests.
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette by POGEA RACING
Saturday, February 04, 2012
This is how Eduard Pogea, head of POGEA RACING GmbH outlines the '59 model Corvette convertible modernised by his company on a customer's orders. And continues: "Within the space of only one year we developed, produced and adapted current technology to fit in an American Old timer. Our objective was to marry contemporary driving characteristics, a terrifically powerful engine, dependable brakes and a refined vehicle interior with classic bodywork."
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What is MPGe?
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
This month Ford proudly revealed that the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric will be the first all-electric five-seat vehicle to achieve a fuel efficiency rating of 100 MPGe. This sneaks it just ahead of Nissan LEAF, with a 99 MPGe rating, but a fair shot below the four-seat Mitsubishi i-MiEV, with its 112 MPGe rating.
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IndyCar: 2012 IndyCar series' preliminary entry list
Monday, January 23, 2012
Here is the preliminary entry list of the 2012 IZOD IndyCar series. All cars will be Dallara DW12s and there will be three turbo engine suppliers this season: Chevrolet, Honda and Lotus.
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2012 Chevrolet Volt Review
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
My first indication that all was not as it should be came in the form of a knock at my door, shortly before midnight. Peering up at me on my front porch, nightgown clutched around her, was my elderly neighbour. "Lesley, there's something weird going on in your backyard." Reassuring her that it was merely a new hybrid car tucked in behind the house where it could safely re-charge, I apologized and turned back towards the warm comfort of my interrupted dreams.
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VIDEO: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic at the Detroit Auto Show
Friday, January 13, 2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is GM's new entry in the growing subcompact car segment. Built in America, the Sonic is available in sedan and five-door hatchback body styles as well as several trim levels.
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2012 Montreal Auto Show: 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Friday, January 13, 2012
The General's new sub-compact car is meant to spark (pun intended) the segment. Funky like nobody's business, the 2013 Chevrolet Spark is sure to be a hit with urbanites and the environmentally-conscious as well.
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Behold the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Chevrolet unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition this week. The car borrows key components from the Z06 and ZR1 models to create the fastest and most capable drop-top in Corvette history.
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo Review
Thursday, January 12, 2012
If I'm totally honest, Chevrolet has never turned my crank in the subcompact market. The Aveo to me was simply a car you bought only if you were looking for a small car and had a bank account to match. Yes, I know they sold quite well, but so did Chia Pets, and I never saw much in those either!
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Bumblebee from the Transformers
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
What started life as an animated series became an animated feature film in 1986, but Transformers truly hit the big time with the release of the 2007 movie version that combined computer animation and real live action.
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Detroit 2012: Chevrolet premieres two new models
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Using the feedback from thousands of young consumers across the United States, Chevrolet unveiled two new ''inspirational'' models at the 2012 North American International Auto Show: Code 130R and Tru 140S.
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to start at $58,000 in Canada
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
General Motors has announced that the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will start at $58,000 in Canada, making for amazing value when compared with the best performance cars on the planet. The war rages on!
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2LT AWD Review
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
If you haven't yet set foot in a Chevrolet Traverse, or in a Buick Enclave, a GMC Acadia or a now-defunct Saturn Outlook for that matter, you probably don't realize just how spacious this SUV is. GM might prefer calling it a crossover, which sounds more environmentally friendly. Whatever.
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2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS: same power, more sportiness
Monday, December 19, 2011
Christmas came early this year for Chevy fans thanks to General Motors, which revealed the sporty new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS ahead of the model's official debut at the NAIAS in January.
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1998-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pre-Owned
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Competing with the Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and Dodge Ram, the Chevrolet Silverado remains a popular pickup truck choice that offers plenty of selection, options and configurations to suit a variety of needs.
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NASCAR: The 2011 season's review in photos
Friday, December 09, 2011
The driver of the No. 14 Office Depot Chevrolet, Tony Stewart captured his second NASCAR Sprint Cup title this season at the end of the nail biting, decisive race held at Homestead-Miami.
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Grand-Am: More testing before the real thing
Friday, December 09, 2011
Pre-season testing resumed for Grand-Am teams, as most of them headed back to Daytona for some valuable track time before the Rolex 24 (January 28-29).
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Electric Cars tested!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Although you may not be seeing many on the road as of yet, there are far more electric cars coming our way than you might imagine. What is especially interesting about EVs, other than the fact that they do not produce any emissions, is that they will come in all shapes, sizes, and vocations.
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''Crash'' Corrigan builds GM's 100-millionth small-block Chevy
Friday, December 09, 2011
Well fair enough, that's maybe stretching the truth somewhat, but I did get to install both sets of tappets! You see, along with invited guests and a few fellow journalists, I was in Wixom, Michigan this week to witness (and assist) in the building of this iconic piece of automotive history.
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Fire hazards: GM ready to buy back Volts
Saturday, December 03, 2011
America's favourite extended-range electric vehicle is making headlines for the wrong reasons this week. After offering replacement cars to Chevrolet Volt owners worried about potential fire hazards, General Motors is now willing to buy them back!
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Chevrolet Volt buyers top satisfaction index
Friday, December 02, 2011
A survey of 314,000 car owners by Consumer Reports identified Chevrolet Volt customers as the most satisfied in the entire industry, with 93% of them saying they would definitely buy it again.
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IndyCar: Team VS Engine - So far
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
After having had a lot of announcements made in the last weeks regarding the pairing of IndyCar teams with a specific engine manufacturers, Auto123.com wants to pause and look at the situation right now.
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Replacement cars for worried Volt owners
Monday, November 28, 2011
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) study showing that electrical fires can flare up in the Chevrolet Volt several days after a severe crash has pushed GM to adopt a rather unusual policy: the automaker will lend a free alternate vehicle to worried owners.
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Chevrolet Equinox EV begins real-world testing
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
General Motors and Magna E-Car Systems, a subsidiary of Canadian-based Magna International, announced a demonstration fleet of nine Chevrolet Equinox Electric Vehicles (EV).
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WTCC: Muller champion despite Huff's wins
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Rob Huff (Chevrolet) won both final rounds of the season in Macau. But it was his team-mate Yvan Muller who clinched the title with his 2nd and 3rd positions.
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Grand-Am: Stars and cars at Daytona testing (+photos)
Friday, November 18, 2011
For Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge regular drivers, November 16-17 was the occasion to put their cars to the test, in preparation for the Rolex 24 hours. But some unexpected celebrities were also in attendance.
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IndyCar: Lotus to announce partnership
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Although the engine manufacturer is lacking behind its two main rivals Chevrolet and Honda, Lotus will announce at the L.A. Auto Show that it will partner both Bryan Herta Autosport and HVM Racing for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar season.
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Grand-Am: Chevrolet launches 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype (+photos)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Chevrolet unveiled its 2012 Corvette Daytona Prototype at Daytona International Speedway. The Corvette Daytona Prototype will make its competitive debut in the 50th anniversary of the Grand-Am Road Racing Series Rolex 24 at Daytona from January 26-29, 2012.
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WTCC: A third title for Yvan Muller?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Reigning World Touring Car champion Yvan Muller (Chevrolet) leads the provisional standings by 20 points before the final rounds of the series held this week-end in Macau.
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Ford 1 - GM 0
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
We can feel the hateful Chevy posse growing as we write this...
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Preview
Monday, November 14, 2011
The Chevrolet Malibu did a very important thing in the marketplace for its latest iteration. For perhaps the first time ever, this mainstream American sedan gave the Japanese competition a real and serious run for their money.
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT Review
Saturday, November 12, 2011
A year ago I was less than kind to the likes of the Equinox. I'm not going to lie, I didn't like it. Anyone who knows me, knows the story. Maybe it was circumstance, maybe I was just having a bad week, or maybe Chevy really did have an unsatisfactory product. Whatever the case, I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth while the rest of the automotive community sang the crossover's praises. I just couldn't bring myself to agree.
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Are we really reducing our fuel consumption?
Monday, November 07, 2011
The engines in new cars and trucks are getting smaller. They're smaller in displacement, but produce as much power as the bigger engines they've been summoned to replace, while providing greater fuel economy - in theory.
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SEMA 2011: Chevy Camaro takes top spot, again
Friday, November 04, 2011
Amongst the thousands of cars on display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this year, it seems that the Chevrolet Camaro has once again taken the cake as the "hottest car" there.
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SEMA 2011: Chevrolet Sonics for all tastes
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Although horsepower and muscle cars are the undisputed masters of the 2011 SEMA show, there's room for others to shine - even subcompact cars! Case in point: General Motors revealed a couple of diverse and oh-so-lovely Chevy Sonics.
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SEMA 2011: First steps on the show floor
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Yesterday marked the first time I've ever set foot on the SEMA show floor. I was expecting something big and, truth be told, it proved even bigger than I could have ever imagined. This show is HUGE! Just to add some perspective: The entire exhibition area covers more than 1 million square feet... or roughly the equivalent of 18 American football fields!
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IndyCar: KV Racing Technology with Chevrolet
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
KV Racing Technology revealed without great surprise that the team will be powered by the new Chevrolet IndyCar V-6 racing engine for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
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SEMA 2011: Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Countless gearheads spent their childhoods pushing Hot Wheels around the sandbox, dreaming of the day they'd drive the full-size versions. Well, those dreams finally came true: On Day 1 of the SEMA show, Chevrolet unveiled the Camaro Hot Wheels Concept.
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Chevrolet Spark EV: Expect fireworks!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Two weeks ago, General Motors announced that the all-new Chevrolet Spark EV will go on sale in 2013. Now, we can also safely say that the electric microcar will pack more fireworks than its gasoline-powered sibling.
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Top 10 Chevrolet innovations
Thursday, October 27, 2011
In light of Chevrolet's latest small-car release, the Sonic, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the company itself. While Chevy is not stand-alone and obviously under the umbrella of GM, it's important to note that over the decades, Chevy has been responsible for some pretty cool and innovative things in the American auto industry. Betcha didn't know that, did you?
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Cheaper to drive: Volt or Prius Plug-in?
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Is the Chevrolet Volt cheaper to drive than the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid? A new study shows that's the case when travelling 70 miles (112 km) or less between charges. However, beyond that distance, the Toyota allows drivers to save more money.
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Chevrolet Volt: It's not about fuel economy
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Three or four times now, I've read head-to-head comparisons between the Chevrolet Volt and the Chevrolet Cruze Eco in various media publications. Frankly, this bugs me.
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IndyCar: Detroit back on the schedule in 2012
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
As Auto123.com had already revealed last week, it was announced officially that the Detroit's Belle Isle street track will be back on the 2012 IZOD Indycar schedule.
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Chevy Camaro ZL1 to go topless
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The ZL1, the most potent Camaro in the history of GM, will be catering to sun worshippers with a drop-top version at the end of 2012.
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New Chevy Colorado set to conquer North America
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Since the launch of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado in Thailand, just about every pickup truck enthusiast had been dying to find out if and when the model would land in North America.
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2012 Chevy Colorado breaks cover
Thursday, October 06, 2011
GM has revealed the heavily redesigned 2012 Colorado, described as the most important mid-size pickup in the automaker's history.
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IndyCar: Chevrolet and Honda on the same track
Thursday, October 06, 2011
In order to further the development of their respective engines, Honda with Scott Dixon driving and Chevrolet along with Will Power made their way to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in their own Dallara Automobili-built chassis.
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IndyCar: Chevrolet happy with first test
Friday, September 30, 2011
Chevrolet, along with his partners Team Penske and Ilmor Engineering conducted some in-track test this week at the Putnam Park road course near Indianapolis.
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A V8 before it's too late?
Saturday, September 24, 2011
I consider myself very lucky. Not only because I'm doing the job I've dreamt of before I sported pimples, but because right now, I have the opportunity to drive both mega-horse, combustion-engined sports and luxury cars as well as environmentally-friendly EVs. And I love both. But these two might not coexist for long.
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Review
Sunday, September 25, 2011
When the Chevy Camaro first appeared in 1966 as direct competition for the Ford Mustang, it seemed that another automotive icon was born. GM's build-up to the unveiling of the Camaro was nothing short of epic, with the world's first ever real-time press conference in which 14 cities were hooked up. From cryptic telegrams to journalists to a surprise twist when they finally released the car's true name, Camaro, there was an air of mystery that surrounded the vehicle which made it that much more desirable.
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic First Impressions
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Another small car has hit the market. Before you all heave a collective sigh of annoyance and turn away, I want you to take a moment and get a closer look at this one. This one's here to play the game (unlike some I could mention, but won't) even though it has some seriously worthy opponents.
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If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing - sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, and Roadster configurations.
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