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2016 Chevrolet Camaro Is Almost Here!

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Finally, Chevrolet announced it starts shipping the latest 2016 Camaro to dealers. The first models will leave the plant this week and will at last be offered to customers in mid-November.

The Gen-Six Camaro will offer even higher levels of performance, compared to its predecessors, along with latest pieces of technology and versatility. Furthermore, the sport machine will offer a total of six all-new engine combinations. There is the special 2.0-Liter Turbo, 3.6-Liter for the LT series and the 455 hp (334 kW) beast in the SS, which will eventually become the most powerful Camaro SS model ever created. Each unit will be paired to an either six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Further upgrades include the reduction overall weight with 223 to 390 pounds, depending on the model, which contributes to even better responsiveness and driving experience. The stiffer platform and the smaller dimensions do improve vehicle’s versatility, but also have and some contribution to the exterior looks. Also, the fine-tuned wind tunnel further boosts the performance and aerodynamics for even more aggressive rides.

The inside of the vehicle comes with driver-focused components, class-leading technology and features. In fact, now there is a special Driver Mode Selector, tweakable instrument panel and special also customizable ambient lightning feature. And as a modern vehicle, 2016 Camaro also includes and sweet connectivity features: Chevrolet MyLink, Apple CarPlay and OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi Hotspot.

It looks like the 2016 will be interesting year for all the automobile maniacs out there. So, tell me, what do you think about the latest Camaro model?

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October 27, 2015

2016 Camaro Models Come With Outstanding Performance

2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2016 Camaro comes with even lower overall weight and more power. The superior vehicle now weights with more than 177 kg lesser and the redesigned drivetrain system offers outstanding performance.

Chevrolet’s team tests now show that the 455 hp (336 kW) Camaro SS Coupe engine, working in perfect harmony with the all-new eight-speed paddle-shift automatic gearbox, manages to get the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) for only 4.0 seconds and covers the quarter-mile challenge in 12.3 seconds.

Furthermore, the Gen Six Camaro Coupe offers 275 hp (205 kW), provided via 2.0-liter Turbo unit that completes the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in 5.4 seconds. And goes through the quarter-mile run for 14.0-seconds. Yep, this one is also impressive.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

And along with the 18-inch wheels and Goodyear Eagle Sport all-season tires, the 2.0-liter Turbo grants drivers with 0.85g in cornering grip and 100-0 km/h (62 mph) in 129 feet. Furthermore, the RS pack that includes 20-inch wheels and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric all-season run-flat tires, the 3.6-liter V6 unit comes with 0.89 g and 62-0 mph braking in 124 feet.

2016 Camaro Coupe:	0-60 mph (sec.)	Quarter-Mile (sec. @ mph)	Grip (max. lateral)	60-0 mph braking (feet)
2.0L turbo w/18-in. tires	5.4 (man.) 5.5 (auto.)	14.0 @ 100 (man.) 14.0 @ 99 (auto.)	0.85 g	129
3.6L V-6 w/20-in. RF3 tires	5.2 (man.) 5.1 (auto.)	13.7 @ 102 (man.) 13.5 @ 103 (auto.)	0.89 g	124
6.2L V-8 w/20-in. RF4 tires	4.3 (man.) 4.0 (auto.)	12.5 @ 115 (man.) 12.3 @ 116 (auto.)	0.97 g	117

In fact, much of Camaro’s performance can be attributed to design team’s focus on reducing vehicle’s weight and improving stiffness. And now it looks like the invested 9-million hours of computational time are enough to make a difference in vehicle’s overall performance. The computer-aided engineering led to a modular architecture program for each model. This all means that the base curb weight for the 2016 Camaro is 167 kg lighter than its predecessor. And the 1SS models is 101 lighter, but at the same time offers more horsepower and 14% improvement in the power-to-weight-ratio

	2.0L Turbo	3.6L V-6	6.2L V-8
2016 Camaro	275 hp / 295 lb-ft 3,339 lbs (auto) 12.1 lbs/hp	335 hp / 284 lb-ft 3,435 lbs (auto) 10.3 lbs/hp	455 hp / 455 lb-ft 3,685 lbs (man) 8.1 lbs/hp
2015 Camaro	N/A	323 hp / 278 lb-ft 3,729 lbs (auto) 11.5 lbs/hp	426 hp / 420 lb-ft 3908 (man) 9.2 lbs/hp
Change	390 pounds lighter than 2015 V-6	294 pounds lighter 12% lbs/hp improvement	223 pounds lighter 14% lbs/hp improvement

2016 Chevrolet Camaro

2016 Camaro goes on sale this fall with startin price of $26,695

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September 17, 2015

Chevrolet Silverado Lineup Is the Most Advanced Vehicle, When it Comes to Connectivity Features

Chevrolet Silverado customers happen to be the most connected vehicle owners on the road, which makes OnStar RemoteLink app one of the most popular among drivers. Furthermore, Chevy owners can check tire pressure, oil levels and remotely start their vehicles. Future is here!

In the future, Silverado owners will also have the opportunity to use the special Proactive Alerts, which will predict and warn drivers, when certain vehicle components need a special attention. The idea is to warn the driver, before the part is completely destroyed or before the vehicle’s performance is affected.

And when it comes to OnStar 4G LTE connectivity system, almost all Silverado drivers agree to use a three-month or three-gigabyte trial of 4G LTE data. Interesting fact is, that after the trial, majority of customers use the one gigabyte data per month option.

Chevrolet Silverado Lineup Rear Angle

Customers will also have the opportunity to stay informed of what is happening in the truck of the vehicle, thanks to the partnership with Telogis. The company is working on a project with OnStar technologies, that allows customers to know when and how will they have to refuel, destination track, speed information and many more.

It is good to hear such news from the automobile business. It means, that technology is evolving and gives opportunity for more comfortable, pleasurable and safe drive. Hopefully in future there will be numerous more similar products, that will ensure pleasure and safety on the road.

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June 11, 2015

Repearing the One Millionth Corvette. Sort of a Horror Story With (Almost) Happy End [VIDEO]

Technicians and engineers at General Motors Design Center are doing their best in order to restore the historic 1 millionth Chevrolet Corvette, that was heavily damaged more than an year ago, when a sinkhole opened beneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky.

The crew, that accepted the challenge to repair the vehicle is part of the GM’s Mechanical Assembly group at the Design Center, which usually creates prototypes and concept vehicles. Long story short, these guys will make the car look as fresh as new. Or at least we all hope so.

In fact, this is the 1992 legendary Corvette model, that was damaged along with other two Corvette vehicles. The other model is a 2009 Corvette ZR1 prototype, also known as the Blue Devil, and a 1962 Corvette. As you know, five more vehicles were swallowed by the sinkhole. But as people, who try to do the best out of every situation, the managers decided to expose the damaged vehicles like a theme in the museum. Clever, aren’t they?

So, let’s remind you what happened. But we warn you, that the further information will bring you pain and tears. Read on your own risk.

On Wednesday, February, 12, 2014 at 5:44 a.m. National Corvette Museum personnel were notified about the burglar alarm in Skydome area. When the staff arrived, they saw enormous sinkhole, measuring about 45-by-60 feet wide and 30-foot deep. Creepy. The vide of the collapsing floor was seen than 8.5 million times in YouTube. This video is in fact a short horror story. As you watch it, you will shivers go down your spike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IukDWhf7U9I

To sum up, in that tragic day eight historic Corvettes, two on loan from GM and six, owned by the museum were swallowed and damaged:

1993 ZR-1 Spyder (on loan)
2009 ZR1 “Blue Devil” prototype (on loan)
1962 Corvette
1984 PPG Pace Car
1992 1 millionth Corvette
1993 40th Anniversary Corvette
2001 “Mallett Hammer” Z06
2009 1.5 millionth Corvette

Oh, yeah. And one more thing. Browse the gallery photos on your own risk. We remind you, that every picture contains incredible amount of pain.

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June 11, 2015

Chevrolet Z06 Will be Driven By Mark Reuss At the Detroit Grand Prix

Mark Reuss, the top product development executive ant General Motors and a motorsport maniac will drive the special Corvette Z06 this weekend for the special Chevrolet Dual in Detroit .

There will be two races, that will take place May 30-31 with a length of only 2.5 miles with a strat from Chevy’s Detroit headquarters.

Reuss, who is also a vice president of the Global Product Development and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, is also a well-known racing fan. He is also a certified pool test driver in North Course of the Nürburgring track in Germany. And furthermore, he is the creator of the GM Performance Division in 2001, when he looked over the GM cars and their production. In fact, he was responsible for the production of Chevrolett SS and Cadillac V-Series models.

The Corvette Z06, on the other hand, is a similar model to the vehicle, that Jeff Gordon raced in NASCAR last week in Indianapolis 500. The vehicle includes an Arctic White exterior and Adrenaline Red interior, that comes with a special package of graphics and safety strobe lights. The machine produces a total of 650 supercharged hp (477kW) and comes with a seven-speed manual transmission and a special track-capable chassis system.

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May 30, 2015

Chevrolet Confidently Stays as a Global Leader in Incorporating Smart Phone Apps

Strategy Analytics state, that there are more than 2 million smart phone users and this numbers increases. Something more, there are many phone users, that tweak their smart gadget even when they drive. Now, Chevrolet brand takes another challenge to deliver the smartest and easiest way of using both mobile phones and vehicles.

For the 2016 year Chevy will offer the special Android Auto and Apple CarPlay systems. There will be 14 Chevrolet models, that include and the special Chevrolet Cruze, which is the best-selling passenger car, which will include the special multimedia systems.

On the other hand, Chevy‘s seven-inch Mylink information system grants owners with a smart way to use the Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.

As you might know, each of both systems builds off the features, that customers like the most. For example, Android Auto is built with influence by Google Maps, Google Now and some apps like WhatsApp, Skype Gplay and more.

Car Play, on the other hand, focuses on the iPhone features and grants access to apps, while driving in incredibly simple way. The system allows drivers to make calls, send messages, listen to music and many more.

It is a good thing to hear, that a car brand tries to fit in the world of hi-tech gadgets. Having the ability to make numerous different technologies work together will make you spark out from the crowd. Just like Chevrolet team does.

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May 28, 2015

Click It or Ticket Campaign Teamed Up Car Brand and Different Organizations

Do you know what is incredibly annoying and incredibly useful at the same time? You guessed it, the seatbelt alarm. Imagine a situation, where you are in charge to get your kids from school or to go to that really important business meeting or you are just late for your appointment and you get finally in your car. And then you hear it. The one and only bing-bing-bing-bing signal, that reminds you for your seatbelt. It really is interesting how this unmistakable sound pisses off people, but at the same time reminds you, that you have responsibility for your life.

This is the 15th year, that marks the strict law enfrorcement to be pulled over, because you didn’t put on your belt. Now, Chevy, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Michigan office of Highway Safety Planning team up to support the Click it or Ticket campaign. They plan massive marketing strategies, that focus on the overall awareness of drivers: the idea is to get it on higher and higher levels. One of the ways of expanding the idea is the display of the Click it or Ticket logo on GM Renaissance Center office and hotel complex towers.

And in addition, OnStar advisors will be reminding about to buckle up right at the end of the emergency calls. As you know, the fine of failing to wear a seatbelt is constantly increasing and in some parts of Michigan it is really high.
In fact, wearing a seatbelt is incredibly safe thing to do. Numerous studies show, that they are vita for crashes, done by a speed up to 50 mph (90 km/h). And in addition, since Michigan made the seatbelt a must-wear by law 15 years ago, the belts have saved numerous lives: the fatal-end crashes have decreased with about 35 per cent and the seatbelt usage has increased with the incredible 93 per cent.

One more statistic: according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, seatbelts saved about 350 lives in Michigan in 2013. Furthermore, the study shows, that wearing a seatbelt in a SUV or pickup vehicle reduces fatal injuries with 60 per cent, while wearing seatbelt in car this percentage is around 40.

In fact, General Motors is most responsible for the numerous safety belt improvements in the past years. Now, in the event of a crash, a special gadget, called pretensioner reduces the slack of the seatbelt and both with the airbags, the load limiters are much more safer for the chest of people.

It is good to hear, that worldwide companies are interested in people’s lives, when it comes to driving. And remember: the next time you hear the annoying beep-beep-beep sound, just smile and put on your seatbelt. Be grateful, that there are people, who remind you, that health is far more important, that the expensive car or the fact, that you are late for work.

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May 20, 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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April 27, 2015

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