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  • 2014 Chevrolet SS Receives Standard Automatic Parking Assist [VIDEO]

    2014 Chevrolet SS2014 Chevrolet SS is the first vehicle from the brand which is to receive an Automatic Parking Assist as a standard. The feature delivers hands-free parking help and utilizes an ultrasonic sensing system which detects the width and depth of either parallel or reverse right-angle parking spaces. The sensors are positioned on the front and rear bumpers. Chevrolet disclosed that Automatic Parking Assist was designed to help alleviate the anxiety in parking situations where more experience is needed.

    Furthermore, this system can also find obstacles and measure with great precision the size of a parking space. It can also assess the distance to the curb and calculate optimum steering angles for each parking space.

    The person behind the steering wheel only follows the instructions on the Driver Information Center. In this way he or she controls the accelerator and brake while the Automatic Parking Assist controls the steering. Signals sent from the sensors in the bumpers to the electric power steering rack allow the vehicle to steer itself into the space.

    On the other hand, when parallel parking is required, then the driver pulls alongside a parking space until the car’s rear bumper passes the rear wheel of the car parked in front of the open space. The next step is that the driver is required to shifts into reverse, and straight afterward the car steers itself into the space.

    Chevrolet has added also to the SS a backup camera, which provides a visual indication of how close the SS is to surrounding cars. At last, in the case of reverse perpendicular parking process, the driver presses the Automatic Park Assist button twice and follows instructions in the Driver Information Center.

    2014 Chevrolet SS is powered by the LS3 Chevrolet V-8 engine, which produces 415 horsepower (310 kW) and 415 lb.-ft. of torque (563 Nm). It is coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel.

    The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds. This makes it one of the quickest sedans on the market. And to ensure it turns and stops as well as it accelerates, Chevrolet featured in the SS a sport-tuned chassis, which includes MacPherson strut front and multi-link independent rear suspension geometry, electronic power steering system that was optimized for sport driving, Brembo front brakes with ventilated 14-inch (355-mm) two-piece rotors and four-piston calipers as well as forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires.

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    Source: Chevrolet

  • GM issues six recalls

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    The US automobile giant GM has issued six recalls that affect vehicles sold in the United States and that cover 717,949 cars sold recently. Here’s a list of the recalled vehicles:

    414,333 2011-2012 model year Chevrolet Camaro; 2010-2012 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain; 2011-2012 Buick Regal and LaCrosse; and 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX models in the U.S. equipped with power height adjustable driver or front passenger seat structures. In these cars there is a problem with a bolt that secures the height adjuster actuator. The bolt may become loose or even fall out. If the bolt falls out the seat will move up and down freely because it is no longer attached to the height adjuster. The vehicles are safe to be driven but there have been reports of injuries and one crash.

    124,007 model year 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet SS, 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado LD and HD, 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2014 Cadillac ELR; 2013-2014 Buick Encore; and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra LD and HD vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly. If there’s such a weld, dealers will replace the lower seat track at no cost. There are no reports of crashes or injuries.

    120,426 2011-2013 model year Buick Regal and 2013 model year Chevrolet Malibu equipped with front turn signals that use two bulbs in each front turn signal. If one bulb is burnt out the driver inside will not get a turn signal in the instrument cluster; if both bulbs burn out the driver will get a rapidly flashing turn signal arrow in the instrument cluster. The body control module has to be reprogrammed to solve this issue – something that dealers can do. There are no reports of crashes or injuries related to the issue.

    57,242 2014 Chevrolet Impalas equipped with belt-drive electric power steering. On some vehicles, customers may experience reduced or no power steering assist at start-up or while driving. The reason is a poor electrical ground connection to the Power Steering Control Module. Steering control will be maintained because the vehicle will revert to manual steering mode but greater driver effort will be required, especially when driving at lower speeds. The issue can be resolved at your local dealer. So far there has been one crash but there are no reports of injuries or fatalities.

    1,919 2014-2015 Chevrolet Sparks imported from Korea. In these cars there is a lower control arm bolt that is not fastened to specification. This issue may create noise coming from the front suspension and separation of the lower control arm from the steering knuckle while driving, which will result in loss of steering control. The issue can be resolved at your local dealer. There are no reports of crashes, fatalities or injuries.

    22 2015 model year Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali vehicles. Here the roof carriers may have been attached with the wrong retaining nuts, which will result in holes or tears in the roof rail air bags if they deploy. Eight of these vehicles are in dealer stock and will be repaired before being sold.

    If you own one of these vehicles you are strongly advised to get it checked at a dealer near you.

    Source: GM

  • 2014 Chevrolet SS – US Price $44,470

    Chevrolet has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 SS Sports Sedan. It starts from $44,470 including a $995 destination charge. The car will hit the showrooms in the end of this year.

    2014 Chevrolet SS is powered by a LS3 6.2 litre V8 with 415HP (310 kW) and 563Nm (415 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed matic transmission that can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

    Standard extras include:

    • High intensity discharge headlamps with Light emitting diode daytime running lamps
    • Automatic Parking Assist
    • Chevrolet MyLink with a color touch screen and GPS-based navigation system
    • Bose® premium audio system – including SiriusXM radio (with 12-month trial)
    • Color head-up display and color driver information center
    • Dual-zone automatic climate control
    • Alloy pedal covers
    • Heated and ventilated front seats with memory
    • Side Blind Zone Alert and Lane Departure Warning
    • Rear-vision camera with rear park assist
    • Keyless access and push-button start.

    Additional chassis and suspension features include:

    • MacPherson strut front and multi-link independent rear suspension geometry
    • Electronic power steering system, optimized for sport driving
    • Standard Brembo front brakes, with ventilated, 14-inch (355-mm) two-piece rotors and four-piston calipers
    • Forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires: 19 x 8.5-inch wheels with 245/40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9-inch wheels with 275/35ZR19 tires at the rear.

    The SS will be available in five exterior colors – Mystic Green, Silver Ice Metallic, Red Hot 2, Phantom Black Metallic and Heron White.  All interiors will be Jet Black and feature sport front bucket seats.

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    Source: Chevrolet

  • 2014 Chevrolet SS Revealed At Daytona!

    2014 Chevrolet SS is finally revealed after being teased a few days ago. This is Chevrolet‘s first V-8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, and it is created in order to offer performance on the street and on the track.

    The model has just debuted at the Daytona International Speedway, showing off its proven, race-tested, global rear-wheel drive architecture. The Chevrolet SS is equipped with the LS3 Chevrolet V-8, which genrates 415 horsepower (305 kW) and 415 lb-ft (562 Nm) of torque.

    The unit is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which can be shifted manually using TAPshift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. More importantly, this Chevrolet model delivers acceleration time of 5 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

    In addition, is equipped with a a sport-tuned chassis, including MacPherson strut front and multilink independent rear suspension geometry, electronic power steering system, optimized for sport driving, standard Brembo brakes, with ventilated, 355-mm rotors and two-piece, four-piston front calipers, Forged aluminum wheels, wrapped in ultra-high-performance Bridgestone tires: 19 x 8.5 inch wheels with 245/40ZR19 tires in front; 19 x 9.0 inch wheels with 275/35ZR19 tires in the rear.

    To go further into details, the staggered front and rear wheels are pushed out to the corners. Hence, they improve the sporting, muscular presence of the SS. Up front, the aluminum hood includes a subtle “power bulge” hinting at the power of the engine underneath.

    On the other hand, at the rear, the tapered, tear-drop shape delivers enhanced aerodynamic performance. Some of the highlights here include jewel-like chrome accents, standard high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lights.

    How about the interior: it is spacious enough and comfortably accommodates five adults, with 42 inches of front legroom, and 39 inches of rear legroom. The seats are wrapped in leather as a standard. The SS emblem can be seen on the soft-touch instrument panel which also includes two types of chrome finishes – a satin gloss and bright chrome. At night, the interior is illuminated by ice blue ambient lighting.

    A wide range of technology features is included in the Chevrolet SS: Color, in-dashboard touch screen that supports Chevrolet MyLink and the next- generation navigation system; Bose® Nine-speaker premium sound system; Color heads-up display; Push-button start; StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control; Forward Collision Alert; Lane Departure Warning; Side Blind Zone Alert; Rear-vision camera Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

    Even more, in the SS is also included for the first time the Automatic Parking Assist, which provides hands-free parking help. This parking assistant utilizes ultrasonic sensing system in order to detect the width and depth of either parallel or reverse right-angle parking spaces.

    2014 Chevrolet SS will be available at dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2013.

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    Source: Chevrolet