Chevrolet News
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For decades, the letters SS on a vehicle from GM meant it was something special. Short for Super Sport, the SS designation was first applied on a performance variant of the 1961 Chevrolet Impala and would eventually appear on a handful of the automaker’s other models, both here and overseas. Now, a patent filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has revealed that GM has applied for a trademark for “SS”. As Autoblog points out, using SS as a model variant or trim level doesn’t normally warrant trademark protection, so why has GM decided to do it now? It may have...
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45th Anniversary Camaro Convertible Raises $150k For CharityThe very first 45th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, VIN 001, was sold for $150,000 at the Barrett-Jackson 10th Annual Florida Auction that took place earlier this month. That might seem like a lot for what’s normally a $1,375 premium over the asking price of a 2012 Camaro coupe or...
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2013 Chevrolet Corvette Gets New Color, Other OptionsChevrolet has a few more updates for its C6 Corvette before the new model rolls out.
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production UpdatesWe bring you some inside info on the ongoing production and delivery of the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1.
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2014 Chevrolet Impala Debuts At 2012 New York Auto ShowChevrolet has introduced a brand new Impala at the 2012 New York Auto Show, further advancing the total transformation of the automaker’s passenger car lineup with technologically advanced and fuel efficient models. In fact, with the introduction of the new Impala, which comes on the market...
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Hold EndsThe 2012 Camaro ZL1's production delay is over, presumably resolving whatever issue caused it.
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Chevrolet has given its Traverse crossover a sharp new look as part of the model’s mid-cycle update. The new look, Chevy says, will feature on more of its crossover and SUV models going into the future and is designed to make the vehicles more appealing by giving them a sharper and more athletic appearance. Key features are the powerdome hood, three-bar upper and two-bar lower grille design, squarer lamps, chrome accents around the grille and fog lamps and sculpted front corners similar to those on the 2013 Malibu. The updated Traverse goes on sale this fall as a 2013 model and not only...
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Leaked Patent Shows Chevy May Launch A Rebadged Buick EncoreGeneral Motors already sells a rebadged version of its new 2013 Buick Encore in Europe as the Opel Mokka but soon the automaker may have a third Encore variant, and this one may even be offered in the U.S. Pictured above is an alleged leaked patent for a new Chevrolet crossover based on the Encore...
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First 45th Anniversary Camaro Convertible To Be Auctioned For CharityIf you want a 45th Anniversary Edition Camaro, the package is available for any 2LT or 2SS trim level coupe or convertible, as long as you’re willing to spend the $1,375 package price. On top of the Camaro’s starting price, that money buys you Carbon Flash Metallic paint, a unique...
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2013 Chevy Camaro Gets Updated Interior And New 1LE PackageTo bring the fight to Ford’s latest 2013 Mustang range, Chevrolet has introduced a series of updates for its Camaro that will include the return of the storied 1LE track package. Key among the updates, however, is a revamped interior, which includes Chevy’s latest MyLink connectivity...
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Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Moves ForwardThe massive motorsports park planned for the area across the highway from the National Corvette Museum took another step closer to construction this week as the Warren County, Kentucky authorities approved the zoning necessary to place a track there. In addition to the National Corvette Museum, the...
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2012 Muscle Car Wars: VideoWhile gas prices may be going up, so are the horsepower ratings on the latest muscle cars. A horsepower war is brewing and we took a moment to discuss three of the hottest muscle cars hitting the streets in 2012. In the video above we first discuss the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline. There are three...
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Chevy's Sonic Turbo, introduced last year with a six-speed manual gearbox, now offers a six-speed automatic transmission option, too.
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Holden Commodore Future Secured, U.S. Return Back In The SpotlightGeneral Motors’ Australian division Holden, the manufacturer of the much-loved Commodore sedan, wagon and ute, and the former Pontiac G8, has announced today that it's committed to investing $1 billion towards the development of a next-generation model. The announcement comes several months...
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2014 Chevy Impala Teased Ahead Of 2012 New York Auto ShowChevrolet will introduce a brand new Impala at next month’s 2012 New York Auto Show, further advancing the total transformation of the automaker’s passenger car lineup with technologically advanced and fuel efficient models. In fact, with the introduction of the new Impala, Chevrolet...
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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Delay UpdateChevy still isn't building 2012 Camaro ZL1 models, but that may turn out to be good news for early buyers.
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Bo Zolland building 1968 Camaro for 2012 SEMA showSwedish designer Bo Zolland knows a thing or two about making classic cars look even better than they did originally. His firm, Vizualtech (now renamed Zolland Design AB), has penned such masterpieces as an updated Volvo P1800 and the Jaguar E-Type-inspired Growler, which will see limited...
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Chevy Blows Out The Candles On 60th Anniversary Of Corvette: VideoThe 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible is a limited-edition model built to commemorate the Corvette's 60th anniversary. It's fitting then, that it's the car used to blow out 60 candles, trackside, at speed. We could think of at least a half-dozen other ways to blow out the 60 candles, but this...
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The Camaro is currently the best seller in the rear-drive performance coupe market, so the next generation car will have some big shoes to fill.
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Chevy Celebrating 60 Years Of The Corvette At Goodwood FOSWhile the first Corvette wasn’t introduced to the public until 1953, when it was unveiled at the GM Motorama in New York City as the EX-122 concept, the original concept was born one year earlier so 2012 actually marks 60 years of the Corvette. To celebrate the event, the Chevrolet brand will...
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Chevy Ditching Impala In NASCAR Sprint Cup For New NameplateWith Ford and Dodge recently unveiling their respective race cars for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, all eyes now turn to Chevrolet to see what it has in store for the sport and all its fans. While many had been expecting a new version of the current Impala race car, Chevrolet has announced...
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Chevrolet To Build 69 2012 COPO Camaro Drag RacersThe 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will get a special-edition drag racing-only COPO version limited to just 69 units.
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Opel Ampera (Chevy Volt) Voted 2012 European Car Of The YearThe Chevrolet Volt’s European cousin, the Opel Ampera, has been picked as the winner in the annual European Car of the Year awards, edging out other strong candidates such as the Volkswagen up! and Ford Focus. The latest title sees the Volt’s number of international awards continue to...
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UPDATED - 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production Halted, Shipments StoppedUPDATE: Earlier today we reported that GM has stopped both production and shipments of the new 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 due to a potential issue with the vehicles. We have since learned one Ashen Gray Metallic Camaro ZL1 was not only inadvertently shipped to Henna Chevrolet In Austin, Texas, but it...
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