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Chevrolet Sonic Gets Top Safety Rating from IIHS [VIDEO]

Chevy Sonic Side View There is so good news about Chevrolet cars lately. The newest one is that the Sonic model from the 2015 model year just got the Top Safety Pick by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The car actually got ‘Good’ rating in small overlap front crash test, which you can view in the video below.

Customer’s safety is number one priority for the company when building its cars. So it is no surprise that this model has received this designation. The improvements shown in vehicle’s Small Overlap Front Crash Protection Test are because of the changes in the front-end structure, door sill and door pillar.

Just for information, IIHS “good” is the highest possible in each test. What is more, the model got the same rating in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. The result is good ratings across the board in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and of course – the fulfillment of requirements needed to get the Top Safety Pick.

Another interesting fact is that Chevy has made the Sonic the only car in its class to feature 10 standard airbags, including knee one for both driver and front passenger. Additionally, there are sensors throughout the vehicle which decide how many air bags to deploy depending on the crash.

Furthermore, in a case of an accident, car’s body has been designed very strong and to absorb crash energy. The advanced steel body structure further provides protective “safety cage” around occupants.

As an option customers can get the car with two additional safety features, which actively work to avoid crashes. These are the Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. The first one alerts the driver if the vehicle in the front becomes slower or is suddenly stopping, while the second one alerts drivers in those cases of unintentionally drifting out of the lane.

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May 12, 2015

Chevy Releases Two More Images of the Sixth Generation Camaro

Chevrolet has just released two more images of the heavily anticipated Camaro Gen 6. This happens in the week of the full reveal of the car, which is one of the most exciting debuts for this year. The company is obviously sensing the strong anticipation among us and this is why it has extensively teased the future generation model.

The impression that we get is that the car will boast sculpted exterior, athletic stance and muscle car presence. In the beginning there was the news that the vehicle has lost more than 200 pounds of its weight. The car will be built over a new architecture that is mass-efficient and contributes for the weight savings.

SEE ALSO: Gen 6 Camaro to Shed 200 Pounds

Changes like the aluminum beam supporting the instrument panel and the aluminum front and rear suspension contribute for this weight loss. In addition, the car will feature new dimensions as well as new components for the Small Block 6.2L LT1 V-8 unit.

Thereafter, two more images followed. They have showed us the engine and the exhaust, accompanied by the news for a new Drive Mode Selector and sports exhaust system with electronically controlled valves.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Camaro Teased Again

In addition, the news from last week disclosed that the Chevy Camaro will feature leaner and more athletic design with complex shapes that will follow the functional elements, meaning that they will be built around the mechanical components. This is where we’ve seen the strong aluminum hood and the updated rear fenders.

And now it is time for the teaser game to continue. As usual, the company has released two more images that show further from the car. This time we have more details announced, an image of the side view and one of the front grille of the model.

The company said that the Gen 6 Camaro has been tested in the wind tunnel for more than 350 hours, which at times have been conducted during the whole day. As a result, the car is going to slip more easily through the wind, showing improved performance and stability, cooling and lower wind noise intrusion.

Necessary changes had to be made. For instance, the grille bars had to be set at a 13-degree angle to the horizon, thus helping the team achieve 1 percent improvement in the engine-cooling airflow. In addition, the team developed flush belly pan that goes from the front grille to the center of the vehicle. It is substituting the traditional front air dam to reduce aerodynamic lift. What is more, the smooth underbody reduces the total lift by 30 percent. It has one additional purpose – to minimize the aerodynamic drag.

Chevrolet is going to introduce the sixth generation Camaro this Saturday, 16^th of March, at a special event at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park. Stay tuned!

Source: Chevrolet

May 11, 2015

Chevrolet 2016 Silverado 3500HD Demonstrates Further Refreshements

Chevy will expand the compressed gas line with the 2016 Silverado 3500HD Chassis Cab. This means, that customers will have the chance to drive the vehicle with CNG or gasoline. Bi-fuel will be available both in 2WD and 4WD systems. As you know, The Silverado 3500HD has big popularity in the work truck world and now Chevrolet brand is looking for ways to make it even more efficient.

The Southern California Gas Co. owns about 5,000 units and 22% of its vehicles are powered with natural gas. The utility has set a goal to make not only twenty percent, but the majority of its production vehicles powered on CNG by 2020 and expects, that the 3500HD will start the project.

In fact, the car has two fuel tanks. The first one, the 24.5 gallon CNG tank is located just behind the cab, while the second one, the 23.5 gasoline tank gives flexibility and confidence between the fill-ups. In fact, all the CNG fuel systems have five-year warranty and validation by Chevrolet.

As you know, Chevrolet was founded in 1911 in Detroit and developed to become one of the world’s largest vehicle brands. The brand is famous for its efficient engines and wonderful performance. And let us not forget the design. Chevy is definitely one of our favorite vehicle brands and we will continue to bring you fresh news from Chevrolet team.

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May 8, 2015

Chevy Volt Costs Less but has More Technology to Offer

The great news from Chevrolet continues. This time it does not involve the Camaro but the more mainstream Volt model, which is currently going on sale. With the production of the second generation model Chevy is aiming at new customers of the ever-expanding electric plug-in family. The good news here is that the price of the car is lower than that of the pervious generation with more than thousand dollars.

But this does not compromise on the values and technology added in the car. As a matter of fact, the vehicle is equipped with more features than ever, and this makes it even more attractive. In addition to this, the next-generation Volt will also deliver the ability for a longer drive between gas fill-ups.

To go further into details, Chevrolet announced that it has estimated that drivers who charge regularly can expect to cover more than thousand miles between fill-ups. This basically means that the 2016 Volt will also offer great fuel economy. It has been rated at 102 MPGe on electric and 41 combined mpg on gasoline power.

Another interesting fact is that the Volt can cover up to 50 miles solely on electricity within a single charge. This is actually 31-percent improvement over the first-generation model.

Speaking of pricing, this of the new generation Volt begins at $33,995 USD. As mentioned, this is almost $1,200 USD less than the first-gen variant. This will definitely urge many of us to go more “eco”, wouldn’t it?

Source: Chevrolet

May 4, 2015

Chevrolet Announces More Details about Gen 6 Camaro

By the end of next week we will have the impression of the sixth generation Camaro. I don’t know about you, but I am really impatient to see it. Chevrolet is obviously sensing the strong anticipation among fans and has released two more pictures (teasers only) of the future model.

They show that the 2015 Camaro will sport a sculpted exterior that will reflect athletic stance and typical muscle car presence. However, let’s take a look back before we discuss the new details.

The first thing that the American company released was that the vehicle will shed more than 200 pounds of its weight. The car will be actually built over a new architecture that is mass-efficient and contributes for the weight savings.

SEE ALSO: Gen 6 Camaro to Shed 200 Pounds

Small changes like the aluminum beam supporting the instrument panel or the aluminum front and rear suspension contribute for that. Chevrolet also said that the dimensions of the exterior and interior are new to the Camaro Gen 6 as well as some of the components in the Small Block 6.2L LT1 V-8 unit.

After these initial announcements Chevy teased the Camaro again, releasing two new images depicting the engine and the exhaust. The company also disclosed that the car will be equipped with new Drive Mode Selector, which will make most of its performance and will feature multiple drive settings.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Camaro Teased Again

Precisely, there will be exactly eight selectable modes, each of which will feature calibrations that will ensure that a specific throttle progression, steering and stability control is delivered. Magnetic Ride Control will be also included for the first time, but only in the SS.

In addition, it was also unveiled that the new Camaro’s sports exhaust system will have electronically controlled valves. Their purpose is to deliver better performance and greater sound levels.

Now, the company is announcing that the Chevy Camaro features leaner and more athletic design that complements the new driving experience. This news is accompanied by two teaser images which are the last two in the gallery below.

The design team at Chevrolet also said that the iconic muscle car will have more expressive design. The exterior of the model will be defined by complex shapes that will follow the functional elements. This means that they will be fitted around the mechanical components.

Take for instance the aluminum hood which includes powerful, but at the same time smoothly curved sculpted forms that were also highlighted by sharp creases. The end effect is that the hood looks like it has been shrink-wrapped around the engine.

In addition, the rear fenders feature an updated design which now includes more detailing, like the subtle crease that is parallel to the fender edge. As a result the new Camaro appears to have lower and wider stance.

Well, that is all for now, but stay tuned because Chevy is surely announcing more details and releasing additional pictures of the 2016 Camaro before its official debut on 16^th of May at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park.

Source: Chevrolet

May 4, 2015

Jeff Gordon Sits behind the Wheel of Corvette Z06 for Indy 500

Jeff Gordon is not an unknown name for the motorsport enthusiasts. But if you are not among them, maybe it is a nice idea to tell you that he is a five-time Brickyard 400 winner and four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion. Why these facts are so important? Gordon will be driver behind the steering wheel of a Corvette Z06 pace car. This will happen at the 99^th edition of Indy 500 mile race on May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Another interesting fact about the even and Corvette, is that this particular model was a pace car a total of thirteen times. Chevrolet, in general, has participated in the race with a pace car exactly twenty-six times.

Thanks to Chevy’s 650 horses and seven-speed manual, the specific race-oriented chassis system and impeccable characteristics, Gordon won’t have any problems in being the first car in the race. As you can see from the pictures, the car features an Arctic White exterior paint scheme and one-off Indy graphics, while the interior is decided in Adrenaline Red. Safety strobe lights are also included in the special package.

To remind you, the new Corvette Z06 is driven by the LT4 supercharged 6.2L V-8 engine. It produces no less than 650 horsepower (485 kW) at 6,400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque (881 Nm) at 3,600 rpm. If this does not speak anything to you, well the numbers only say that this is the most powerful production GM car.

As an option, Chevy is offering the Z07 package, which enables 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.95 seconds and braking in only 99.6 feet as well as some styling components. In addition, Z06 is also equipped with Performance Data Recorder. It allows those driving the vehicle to record HD video of their driving experiences on and off the track.

Source: Chevrolet

April 30, 2015

Meet Chevy Impala’s Cool Midnight Version

Chevrolet Impala just received more aggressive looks, due to the addition of new exclusive trim level. The so called Midnight Edition is actually a special edition blacked-out package, inspired by a concept vehicle shown at SEMA last year. The car will be available for order this summer and will add all the premium characteristics of the new redesigned Impala.

Exterior

In terms of exterior styling features, the first thing to notice about the Midnight Edition is that it is all-black. Even Chevy’s badges have been blackened out. The Jet Black exterior is accompanied by body color mirrors.

In addition, the alloys are in the size of 19-inches and are machine-faced with black accents. Black grille and surround, front and rear black bowtie and black rear spoiler are also a necessity.

Interior

There isn’t any official picture of the interior, but Chevrolet says that its theme is Jet Black, so we expect exclusive black leather upholstery and black interior elements. The difference with the standard model here are the sport pedals.

Drivetrain

Impala Midnight Edition can be ordered with a choice of two powertrains. The standard one is the 2.5L iVLC, which features stop/start technology and produces 195hp (145 kW) and 253Nm (187 lb-ft) of torque. The other one is the 3.6L V-6 that is claimed to be the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in the segment, generating 303 horses (226 kW).

Pricing and Trim Levels

This Impala special edition will have a limited production in the 2LT trim level with the standard 2.5L engine. Otherwise the package can be purchased on 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels and costs between $995 USD and $1,595 USD.

Source: Chevrolet

April 29, 2015

Chevrolet Showed the 2016 Corvette Z06 C7 R Edition

Chevy finally showed the 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition. This is a racecar, capable of conquering both the casual road and the tracks, especially made for race. The vehicle comes in two colors: signature yellow or black and numerous interior and exterior features. In fact, only 500 units will be including the special Z07 Performance Pack, that brings carbon ceramic breaks and special identify number. Sweet, huh?

As said, The 2016 Corvette comes with lots of different additions. We will show you some of them. First, the 2016 Chevy is offered on coupe and comes with a special 3LZ trim. You can get your model with the special Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat or the Black color. And to be in harmony with the body paint, 2016 Corvette comes with yellow brake calipers. Tasty!

On the other hand, the interior is also an interesting place for one to be. The cabin awaits you with its cozy Jet Black leather clothing and sporty overall feel. Additional microfiber elements are incorporated into the Sports seats and the steering wheel.

As said, the first 500 vehicles will be geared with the special Performance package. It includes further-upgraded brake system and greater handling performance. The pack also includes overall weight reduction and adjustable front and rear components, so everyone can tune them in order to achieve that sweet spot, when it comes to personalization. And of course, there is a wonderful set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup 2 tires.

Source: Chevrolet

April 27, 2015

G80 Locking Rear Differential is the New Big Thing about Chevy Trucks

G80 is the order code name of the new locking rear differential that Chevrolet trucks will be supplied with. This feature makes the most of traction for slick surfaces when the truck needs to get the job done. Despite of the weather or season, Chevy says that this automatic rear axle can help keep the truck moving ahead due to the improved confidence and control.

How does it work? The G80 automatically locks if one wheel starts to spin. This in turn makes the rear wheels e 2WD pickup can now be compared to a 4×4 one, and the 4×4 pickups can be considered eve stronger.

This also means that the G80 also delivers better traction in comparison to the limited-slip differentials. In addition, because it is an automatic feature, it does not require driver’s involvement.

If there is an excessive wheel slip for example, the flyweight-type governor immediately steps in. This is a self-energized clutch system, which makes a cam plate to ramp against a side gear. This compresses the disc pack and rotates rear axle shafts and wheels at the same velocity.

The lockup is discontinued automatically and this can even remain unnoticed by the driver. This also hints towards a smoother ride, because the G80 works as an open-type differential.

Who can get the new automatic locking rear axle? It is suitable and currently available for nearly all Silverado models, Colorado WT and LT models as an option. On the contrary, Silverado 1500, all Silverado 2500 and all 3500 HDs will get it as a standard feature on their LTZ and Z71 versions. It comes also as a standard on Colorado Z71, Tahoe and Suburban.

Source: Chevrolet

April 27, 2015

Callaway Debuts Custom Chevy Corvette Z06 at National Corvette Museum

Callaway Corvette Z06 looked from above Today is the big reveal of Callaway’s 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 which will happen at the National Corvette Museum. Although the company did not release much of visual information on the car, it disclosed the details on the new package. The car is based on the Z06 and can achieve almost limitless levels of power. The reason for this is that the modified by Callaway horsepower and torque are currently awaiting final validation.

Precisely, the company added a GenThree supercharger system with 32% more displacement than the stock one, better manifold design s well as triple-element intercooling system. The most prominent factor in power maximization is the reduction of inlet air temperature. This is done via the exposure of supercharger’s large plenum area to outside ambient airflow.

This also means that the intercooling system is also changed, which in turn contributes for the ambient charge air temperature and the low air restriction. Furthermore, the geometry of the supercharger housing was made in such way that it allows for additional optimization. The result: more power and torque without any compromises.

The Callaway package for the Corvette Z06 has a staring price of $16,995 USD and includes in-house made GenThree Supercharger with triple-element intercooler system, supercharger surround hood ring, carbon engine covers, high flow air intake system, embroidered floor mats, anodized aluminum door sill panels, unique badging, underhood build plaque with VIN and key fobs.

More news and pictures are going to be announced very soon.

Source: Callaway via Facebook

April 23, 2015

Chevrolet Premieres FNR Autonomous Electric Concept in Shanghai

Chevrolet FNR Front and Side View Meet the Chevrolet-FNR. This is an autonomous electric concept currently on display at the Shanghai Auto Show. One rarely expects an EV that drives alone from a company such as Chevrolet, but times and trends are changing very fast and the automakers are transforming their future strategies respectively. The concept is an example for “mobility of the future” and was developed specifically for the event.

The aim of the team behind this project was to make one-off smart vehicle which will attract the future youngsters. This also means that the concept employs the newest networking technology.

But take a look at the design of this car. I haven’t seen anything more futuristic than this in a while. As the company said, this car has a capsule design and is equipped with crystal laser headlights and taillights. Do you notice the dragonfly dual swing doors? How cool is that?!

The vehicle also sports magnetic hubless wheel electric motors and a wireless auto-charge system. In fact, the FNR is loaded with variety of intelligent technologies such as sensors and roof-mounted radar that will allow driverless operation.

The other feature is Chevy’s Intelligent Assistant and iris recognition start. There is even a “personal assistant” which helps one to map out the perfect route to the final destination.

When this concept drives alone, the front seats can face the rear seats, thus creating more intimate atmosphere. The switch to manual mode happens with just a gesture. It seems like science-fiction movies like “Star Wars” aren’t that impossible.

Source: Chevrolet

April 21, 2015

Chevrolet Camaro Teasers

2016 Camaro Exhaust We are all waiting impatiently for the big reveal of the sixth generation Camaro on 16^th of May, but until then we can at least enjoy some teasers regarding its structure. The company has released two new images depicting the engine and the exhaust. You can view them below in the gallery (they are the last two photos). More importantly, the company released the news that the car will be equipped with new Drive Mode Selector, which will make most of its performance and will feature multiple drive settings.

Other new technologies will also give the chance to drivers to tailor the car to the particular moment they are driving it. This will allow a lot of flexibility and this was actually inspired by the current Camaro ZL1 that is perfect for any kind of driving.

Aaron Link, Camaro’s lead engineer, said that the new model will be “even more adaptable” and will have eight selectable modes. And here steps in the Drive Mode Selector. It will include Snow/Ice, Tour, Sport and Track settings, depending on the model. Each mode will feature calibrations that will ensure that a specific throttle progression, steering and stability control is delivered.

Magnetic Ride Control will be also a first, but it will be available only in the SS. What is more, Tour, Sport and Track programs will be offered by the active damping system and they will change the ride and handling balance.

At last, Chevrolet said that the new Camaro will sport a dual-mode exhaust system that will have electronically controlled valves. It will not only deliver great performance but also superior sound levels. Oh, and let me tell you a secret. It will also have these cool personalization options that will allow the driver to switch between “stealth” and “track” mode.

Chevrolet is going to make an official premier of the Gen 6 Camaro on 16^th of May with a special public event at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park.

Source: Chevrolet

April 21, 2015

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