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- Volt collects another important award before start of sales in Europe
- Chevrolet Aveo shortlisted for AUTOBEST 2012 award
Bucharest. This year’s ECOBEST accolade has been awarded to the Chevrolet Volt and its sibling Opel Ampera. The President of AUTOBEST, Mr. Ilja Seliktar, said: “We at AUTOBEST are very proud to grant this prestigious award to these revolutionary GM models.”
Earlier this year, the Chevrolet Volt was named 2011 Car of the Year in North America, and it was elected 2011 Green Car of the Year by the Global Car of the Year Jury. The Volt is on sale in the U.S.A. since late 2010 and will be available at selected European Chevrolet dealerships as of November 2011.
Being electrically driven at all times, the Volt offers up to 80 kilometers of battery-powered electric driving with zero fuel consumption and zero emissions. It is the capability to operate after the battery's energy has been depleted, that sets the Volt apart from other electric vehicles. The Volt's over 500 kilometers of extended range comes from an advanced 1.4-liter, 86 hp gasoline-powered engine, serving as an onboard generator. Once the battery's energy is used up, power is seamlessly inverted to the electric drive unit from the generator. On a combined cycle, the Volt emits only 27 g/km CO2 and uses 1.2-liter of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Volt can be driven in town or across the country in all climates, without compromise.
The all-new Aveo is the second Chevrolet model to compete for the AUTOBEST 2012 title. Which model of the top-five finalists will be elected will be announced on December 15, 2011.
About AUTOBEST
The AUTOBEST organization is the only international independent jury focusing on emerging markets. To become an AUTOBEST winner, price, service network, spare parts distribution and versatility are the most important criteria in the voting process. The members of the AUTOBEST jury com from 15 countries in the region and represent a virtual market with more than 300 million people. Each member of the Jury is an outstanding motoring journalist and a respected voice in his country. AUTOBEST is the second largest independent motoring jury in Europe. http://www.autobest.org/new/
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet is General Motors' largest global brand with annual sales of about 4 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. It is the fourth biggest global car brand in terms of sales and also one of the fastest growing brands in the world. Chevrolet cars combine passion, bold design and practicality. They provide outstanding value for money. After re-launching the brand in Europe in 2005, Chevrolet more than doubled its sales to over 500,000 in 2008. In 2010, Chevrolet grew its market share in Europe to 2.5 percent, selling 477,194 cars. Chevrolet has a network of more than 2,700 dealers and service points in Europe. The Chevrolet line-up includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo, the compact four-door Cruze, the Captiva SUV and the legendary Corvette sports car. In 2011, Chevrolet is launching seven new cars: the all-new Orlando family van, the new Captiva SUV, the Corvette Grand Sport Coupé, the all-new five-door and four-door Aveo, the five-door Cruze, the Camaro coupé and convertible and the award-winning extended-range Volt electric car. Chevrolet's biggest markets in Europe are Russia, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and Turkey. Established in the U.S. by Swiss émigré Louis Chevrolet in 1911, the brand is celebrating its centenary in 2011. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevroleteurope.com or media.chevroleteurope.com.
