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Putting the (Chevy) Spark into Your Romance

2012-02-13

Zurich. February 29 is around the corner and Valentine's Day is the day couples express their love for each other in many ways ...

World premiere for Chevrolet Cruze station wagon

2012-02-09

The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon is all set for its global premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show early next month ...

Chevrolet Spark artist is new 'Picarso'

2012-02-08

Zurich. Ian Cook like no other fine artist swaps paint brushes for the wheels of radio-control cars (RCs). He also uses his Chevrolet Spark, aka 'SpART', as a moving art gallery when he works with community art groups and artwork in public spaces ...

Chevrolet receives two important awards from AUTOBEST jury

2012-02-03

Prague. Chevrolet Europe officially received the COMPANYBEST 2011 and ECOBEST 2011 awards at a ceremony organized by AUTOBEST in Prague yesterday evening ...

Statement on NHTSA Closure of Volt Investigation

2012-01-20

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s decision to close its investigation is consistent with the results of our internal testing and assessment. The engineering enhancements that General Motors announced on Jan. 5, 2012 will provide additional ...

New Chevrolet Malibu racks up 1 million test miles across globe

2012-01-18

Detroit. On the cusp of its global introductions, engineers for the all-new Chevrolet Malibu have rolled past 1 million miles (1.6 million km) of on-road development testing – accumulated in about 22 months on six continents ...

GM Announces Enhancements to Chevrolet Volt

2012-01-05

WARREN, Mich. – General Motors today announced enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt that would further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash ...

Turbocharged 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Pushes Performance

2011-12-19

DETROIT – A hotter Chevrolet Sonic (called Aveo outside America) is about to sound off – the 2013 Sonic RS. It goes on sale in the U.S.A. in late 2012, after making its public debut at the North American International Auto Show Jan. 14-22 ...

Muller, Menu Take Delivery Of Their Camaro Cabrios, Huff Opts For The Coupe

2011-12-16

ZURICH – WELLINGBOROUGH – Yvan Muller and Alain Menu took delivery today of their personal Camaro Cabrio, in Schwyz, at the occasion of the annual meeting of Chevrolet dealers from Switzerland, the birth country of Louis Chevrolet ...

Mobility lifeline for SOS Mum in Arctic Circle

2011-12-15

Finland. Like many mums, Epu, uses her car for everything from ferrying children to school and shopping trips to taking children to sports lessons ...

Podium finish for Chevrolet Aveo in AUTOBEST 2012 competition

2011-12-13

Zurich – The Chevrolet Aveo, available in European markets since summer 2011, has won the third place in the AUTOBEST "best buy" competition ...

First Chevrolet Volt EVs in France bought by U.S. Embassy

2011-11-30

Paris. The U.S. Mission to France has announced the purchase of four Chevrolet Volts, three for use by the U.S. Embassy in Paris and one for use by the Consulate in Lyon in the framework of the "Greenwheels" Project ...

Chevrolet Volt wins Car Of The Year 2012 award in Louis Chevrolet’s home country

2011-11-25

Zurich. Just weeks of arriving at Chevrolet dealerships in Switzerland, the Volt has been named Car Of The Year 2012 ...

Chevrolet Volt and Malibu receive five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

2011-11-23

Zurich. Chevrolet's electric vehicle with extended range capability, the Volt, and the brand's new flagship in Europe, the Malibu, have both been awarded a top five-star rating by the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), which released its latest results today ...

Chevrolet showcases electric motor for Spark EV

2011-10-27

WIXOM, Mich. – From home appliances to children's toys, electric motors are all around us and have nearly a century of automotive use dating to Charles Kettering's invention of the electric starter first used in 1912. As demonstrated by the Chevrolet Volt, electric motors are now taking on a new role as key components in vehicle propulsion ...

Chevrolet Aveo sedan and Captiva awarded five-star EuroNCAP rating

2011-10-26

Zurich. The new Chevrolet Aveo sedan and Chevrolet Captiva SUV have secured a top five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP), which today announced its latest results ...

Chevrolet to Produce Spark EV All-Electric Vehicle

2011-10-12

DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced it will produce an all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car – the Spark EV ...

Chevrolet's longest-running midsize nameplate to come to Europe

2011-10-11

ZURICH – From hot rod to police cruiser to convertible to America's main street midsize sedan, few midsize cars have appealed to so many, for so long, as the Chevrolet Malibu ...

All-new Chevrolet Colorado revealed in Thailand

2011-10-05

Bangkok, Thailand - The all-new Chevrolet Colorado, designed and engineered to be General Motors’ toughest, highest-performing and most refined midsize pickup truck ever ...

Chevrolet Volt is awarded ECOBEST 2011

2011-09-29

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.” ...

Chevrolet hosts Design Night and celebrates young talent in London

2011-09-22

This evening, Chevrolet Europe has invited special guests from the worlds of design, the arts and media to a gala celebration in London landmark Battersea Power Station to honor the ...

Quinze & Milan creates bespoke Chevrolet for London Design Festival 2011

2011-09-20

To celebrate Chevrolet's centennial anniversary, the carmaker has collaborated with Belgian design label Quinze & Milan on a temporary installation, involving a creative reinterpretation of the new 7-seater Orlando ...

Chevrolet at Frankfurt Motor Show: Sports car icons, stunning concepts and new European flagship

2011-09-13

Chevrolet's Centennial Year has so far seen a cascade of positive news, developments and highlights that are worthy of celebration. The world's fourth largest car brand is on the move and this sense of dynamism will be reflected on its stand in Hall 9 at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show ...

Chevrolet's full speed with hi-tech sun screen

2011-09-07

Zurich. Summer is the perfect excuse to make the most of warm days and long evenings to explore the open road, get together with friends and family or go on vacation ...

Chevrolet at Frankfurt Motor Show: Sports car icons, stunning concepts and new European flagship

2011-09-06

Chevrolet's centennial year has brought a cascade of positive news, developments and highlights that are worthy of celebration. The world's fourth largest car brand is on the move and this sense of dynamism will be reflected on its stand in Hall 9 at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show ...

The Cruze Brothers – For you, for me, for everybody…

2011-08-29

In life, not everything is black and white – but for one night only at London's famous Ace Cafe, it was. The car, the band, the venue, in a glorious celebration of Americana that marked the iconic American brand's 100th anniversary ...

Chevrolet Aveo hatchback and Orlando earn maximum safety rating in Europe

2011-08-24

Zurich. Both the new Chevrolet Aveo hatchback and the Orlando 7-seat family van have received a top five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP), which released its latest results today ...

New Chevrolet Malibu to celebrate European debut in Frankfurt

2011-08-23

Having celebrated its world debut at concurrent shows in the U.S. and China, the new Malibu will form a cornerstone of Chevrolet's presence at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show ...

100-millionth Chevrolet Small Block engine to be built in 2011

2011-08-18

DETROIT – The 100-millionth Chevrolet Small Block engine will be produced in 2011, commemorating a defining chapter in Chevrolet's 100-year history. Introduced in 1955, the "Chevrolet V-8" transformed the brand, and fueled American's love of performance that continues today ...

Cruze hatchback brings exceptional value and unique style to compact segment

2011-08-02

Since its market introduction in 2009, the Chevrolet Cruze has won the heart of many motorists worldwide. Sporting distinctive, powerful body lines, it launched a revolutionary design language for the Chevrolet brand ...

How women's handbags influenced the new Chevrolet Aveo's interior

2011-07-18

Zurich. 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" ...

New York City charges ahead with 50 Chevrolet Volts

2011-07-14

Detroit. The Chevrolet Camaro returns as the Autobot "Bumblebee" in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which opens exclusively in 3D on June 28 and worldwide on June 29. To celebrate, Chevrolet will offer a 2012 Transformers Special Edition Camaro Coupe ...

Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee: The Buzz is Back Camaro returns in 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', new special edition planned

2011-06-27

Detroit. The Chevrolet Camaro returns as the Autobot "Bumblebee" in Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which opens exclusively in 3D on June 28 and worldwide on June 29. To celebrate, Chevrolet will offer a 2012 Transformers Special Edition Camaro Coupe ...

Chevrolet Volt earns NHTSA five-star overall safety rating

2011-06-06

DETROIT – The Chevrolet Volt is the first electric vehicle to earn a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program ...

Chevrolet's top 10 car stereo testing songs

2011-05-24

Whether it's the boring daily commute to the office, a weekend pilgrimage to a favourite back-of-beyond country retreat, or a trip to see the grandparents with the kids in the back, there is only one perfect accompaniment to any driving journey – music ...

New Chevrolet Aveo combines dynamic handling, fresh design and spacious comfort

2011-05-23

Prior to the launch of the highly successful Cruze, the Aveo was Chevrolet's best-selling car globally. An all-new Aveo goes on sale this summer and it is designed to expand ...

2011 Chevrolet Volt earns U.S. IIHS Top Safety Pick

2011-04-26

DETROIT – The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability has been named a Top Safety Pick by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), achieving "good" scores in four types of crash tests and offering crash-avoiding electronic stability control ...

Chevrolet Volt named 2011 World Green Car

2011-04-21

New York – The Chevrolet Volt was named 2011 World Green Car of the Year at the New York Auto International Auto Show ...

All-new Chevrolet Malibu to be sold on six continents

2011-04-19

The all-new Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut today, with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China – two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. Chevrolet's first global midsize sedan will provide customers around the world ...

Chevrolet debuts all-new Malibu in high-definition web broadcast

2011-04-14

DETROIT / SHANGHAI – When Chevrolet unveils the all-new Malibu in the United States, people around the world will be able to watch in full-screen high-definition video streamed ...

2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette celebrates racing heritage

2011-04-07

DETROIT – Chevrolet, founded by a racing pioneer 100 years ago, celebrates its performance heritage with the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette, which features a sleek black color scheme, unique design elements and Corvette's trademark sports car technology ...

All-new Chevrolet Malibu set for global premiere

2011-03-31

DETROIT, SHANGHAI – The all-new Malibu will transcend time zones and embrace the diversity of cultures around the world when Chevrolet simultaneously unveils it at the Shanghai Auto Show and on Chevrolet's Facebook page ...

Chevrolet unveils Colorado show truck

2011-03-21

Chevrolet today revealed the Colorado show truck in advance of the Bangkok International Auto Show, where it is making its global public debut. ...

Chevrolet Orlando is Child's Play (Doh)

2011-03-18

LONDON, U.K. – Commuters in London were left dumbstruck by a life-size replica of a Chevrolet Orlando made from children's Play-Doh which was parked on a street in Camberwell on a recent Friday morning ...

Chevrolet Offers Sneak Peek at New Colorado Show Truck

2011-03-07

DETROIT - Chevrolet today offered a sneak peek at its Colorado show truck that will officially be unveiled prior to the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show, which begins on March 25 ...

Chevrolet Volt to go on sale for €41,950

2011-03-04

Zurich. The award-winning electric car with extended-range capability, the Chevrolet Volt, will be offered for a price of €41,950 (including VAT) in Germany ...

Chevrolet has plenty to celebrate at Geneva 2011

2011-03-01

Whether it's having three model debuts, record European market share figures or a Centenary to celebrate, there will be plenty of activity on the Chevrolet stand (Hall 1) in Geneva between March 3 and 13 ...

Chevrolet's "Centenary Showroom" opens in Geneva

2011-02-15

Zurich. Three model debuts, record European sales figures and a centenary to celebrate will have Chevrolet shouting from the stand tops at the Geneva show between March 3 and 13 ...

European premiere for new Aveo Sedan in Geneva

2011-02-08

Zurich. Just like at the recent Paris Motor Show, Chevrolet has a whole host of stories to tell at Geneva, among them being the European debut of the new Aveo four door notchback ...

Geneva world premiere for Cruze hatchback

2011-02-01

Zurich. Chevrolet's award-winning – and now World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)-winning – Cruze will further enhance its credentials this year when the new hatchback version goes on sale in spring ...

New Captiva packs more pace, power and purpose

2011-01-31

Louis Chevrolet would be proud of the latest SUV entry, the new Captiva. Chevrolet's full blooded compact SUV has been given a major makeover for 2011 ...

Chevrolet Volt rollout speeds up: Available across U.S. by end of 2011

2011-01-27

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chevrolet is accelerating the U.S. rollout of the Volt to match customer interest ...

Chevrolet and Mofilm look for electrifying Volt flick

2011-01-21

Chevrolet has partnered with Mofilm, a global community of filmmakers, in launching a global video competition about the award-winning Chevrolet Volt electric car ...

A new Chevrolet sold every 7.4 seconds in 2010

2011-01-18

DETROIT – Chevrolet sold 4.26 million vehicles globally in 2010, an average of one every 7.4 seconds. As a result, Chevrolet's share of global vehicle industry sales grew by 0.35 points ...

2010 record year for Chevrolet in Europe

2011-01-11

Zurich. Chevrolet sold 477,194 vehicles in 2010, an improvement of 12.0 percent over 2009 and the U.S. brand's second best result ever in Europe. Chevrolet's market share in Europe rose to an all-time high of 2.5 percent ...

Chevrolet Volt Wins 2011 North American Car of the Year

2011-01-10

DETROIT – The Chevrolet Volt has been named the 2011 North American Car of the Year ...

Chevrolet creates waves with the all-new 2012 Aveo/Sonic in Detroit

2011-01-10

DETROIT – After the world premiere of the Aveo five-door in Paris in September 2010, Chevrolet unveils the all-new 2012 Sonic for the U.S. market (called Aveo outside America) at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ...

Retired airline pilot takes delivery of first Chevrolet Volt

2010-12-15

PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – Retired airline pilot Jeffrey Kaffee on Wednesday became the first customer in the United States ...

Chevrolet Volts begin shipping to U.S. dealerships

2010-12-14

DETROIT – The first Chevrolet Volts left the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant on Monday plant destined for initial retail launch markets. Customers in California, Texas, Washington D.C. and New York could receive the world’s first-and-only electric vehicle with extended-range capability in the next few days. ...

Chevrolet brings Orlando vacation feeling to family motoring

2010-11-22

Orlando. A thousand things to do in a day. Fun, entertainment and relaxation for family and friends ...

Chevrolet Volt named 2011 Green Car of the Year

2010-11-18

LOS ANGELES – The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability today was named Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year®. The Volt is the first electric vehicle to win the award ...

Chevrolet Volt named AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2011 Automobile of the Year

2010-11-16

DETROIT – The Chevrolet Volt is the AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2011 Automobile of the Year. The award will be presented to Joel Ewanick, GM U.S. Marketing Vice President, on Wednesday at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. ...

Chevrolet Volt Named Motor Trend 2011 Car of the Year

2010-11-16

DETROIT – Motor Trend magazine, one of the world's premier automotive authorities, today named the Chevrolet Volt the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year. ...

New Camaro Convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show

2010-11-16

Los Angeles – The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the Camaro convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show ...

Chevrolet proves a point with Paris race car display

2010-09-30

Built upon the pioneering spirit of company founder Louis Chevrolet who designed and raced the first Chevrolets with great success in the early 1900's ...

Chevrolet Volt: The countdown is on!

2010-09-30

Three years after presenting the first concept of the Volt electric car with extended-range capability at the Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet has started taking orders for the Volt in the seven U.S. launch markets where the Volt will go on sale in just a few weeks from now ...

Chevrolet serving up a feast at Paris Motor Show

2010-09-30

Zurich. Four world debuts, ground breaking electric technology and a proud display of its racing credentials are making up the mouth-watering Chevrolet presence at the 2010 Mondial de L'Automobile in Paris ...

Chevrolet packs loads of attitude into new Orlando

2010-09-29

Chevrolet's first entry into the European family van segment, the Chevrolet Orlando, will make its world debut at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30, 2010 ...

Chevrolet's new mini Sparks creativity

2010-09-29

Four Art Sparks were displayed during the Chevrolet Fashion Catwalk event in Paris proving that it's not just fashion designers that can transform models ...

2010 Young Creative Chevrolet Award Ceremony and Exclusive Preview of a Chevrolet World Premiere

2010-09-29

(Paris) – Chevrolet Europe stages an exuberant event in Paris tonight to celebrate creativity and inspiration in the arts ...

GM Extends EV Development with Demo Fleet of Electric Chevrolet Cruzes

2010-09-21

Seoul – General Motors yesterday announced a demonstration project to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea ...

Chevrolet Cruze caps U.S. launch week at MTV Video Music Awards

2010-09-13

A week-long coming out party for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact car U.S. launch peaked on Sunday night, September 12, at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles ...

New Chevrolet Aveo to bring 'hot-hatch' style to small car segment

2010-09-08

There is no shortage of world firsts for Chevrolet at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, and joining the Orlando MPV ...

New hatchback is next chapter in Cruze success story

2010-09-03

The story of the Chevrolet Cruze goes from strength to strength with the latest chapter heralding the launch of a new 5-door hatchback model, further evidence of Chevrolet's intention to bring value for money to all mainstream segments in Europe.

Chevrolet's new Orlando family van set to star in Paris

2010-08-25

Chevrolet's first entrant into the European MPV/family van segment, the Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris on September 30, when the full production model makes its world debut ...

Chevrolet surfs back to the Sixties with Spark Woody

2010-08-13

The surf's definitely up dudes and we have the proof! Chevrolet has pulled the wraps off a one-off special version of its Spark supermini, the Spark Woody Wagon ...

Chevrolet stands behind Volt with standard eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty

2010-07-15

Brownstown Twp., Mich., U.S. – The Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range will provide U.S. customers with an unprecedented, standard eight-year/100,000-mile (160,000 km) warranty ...

Chevrolet adds launch markets and announces production volume for Volt in U.S.A.

2010-07-05

Last week, General Motors chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre has announced that the company ...

Camaro number one in U.S. sports car segment

2010-06-03

Customers made the Chevrolet Camaro the best-selling sports car in the U.S. for the first full year of sales. From May 2009 to May 2010, Camaro posted 100,000 total sales, outselling its closest competitor by 20,000 vehicles ...

Press kit Geneva 2010: Chevrolet gears up for further growth

2010-03-03

At the 80th Geneva International Motor Show, Chevrolet gives a glimpse of the exciting new cars that will continue the brand's success of the past five years

Corvette Grand Sport Arrives in Europe

2010-03-03

Grand Sport is one of the most storied monikers in Corvette's illustrious racing heritage. It is once again part of the Corvette lineup ...

Chevrolet Volt to launch in California and Michigan in 2010

2010-03-02

Three years after presenting the first concept of the Volt electric car with extended-range capability at the Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet recently announced that the Volt will launch in California and Michigan in late 2010...

Chevrolet: Big Steps for its U.S. Small-Car Lineup

2010-01-11

DETROIT – Chevrolet's growing small-car lineup came together today at the North American International Auto Show with the introduction of the Aveo RS show car – a European-inspired hot hatch aimed at young enthusiasts ...

Chevrolet Cruze is AUTOBEST 2010

2009-12-15

Zurich. The Chevrolet Cruze, on the European market since the spring, has been elected "AUTOBEST 2010" by a jury of leading auto writers in Central and Eastern Europe ...

Launch of Chevrolet Volt to begin in California, U.S.A.

2009-12-02

Los Angeles – Chevrolet announced today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show that the Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be available late next year in California – the largest new-car market in the U.S. Other U.S. lead regions will follow ...

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