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2011 Chevy Cruze Pricing & Specs

The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of its competitors. 

"We believe the Cruze can redefine the expectations for compact-car owners and shoppers who are new to the segment," said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing. "For the price of a compact car, Cruze offers the styling, safety features, roominess, amenities, and refinement of a much…

Camaro Leads US Sports Car Segment

Consumers made the 2010 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 99,872 total sales, outselling its closest competitor by nearly 20,000 vehicles. Camaro continues to bring new customers to Chevrolet dealerships - at home and overseas. 

In the U.S., the 2010 Camaro's first full month of sales was May, 2009. Camaro took the lead in monthly share of segment a month later and led the sales race for 11 of the last 12 months.

"It's remarkable how quickly…

Chevy Volt Pricing - Lease or Buy?

General Motors announced pricing for the 2011 Chevy Volt last week, as well as an attractive lease offer. The Volt will have a base price of $41,000 before state and federal incentives.  The effective price is expected to be $33,500 after a $7500 federal tax credit. 

The lease offer seems much more attractive.  After a $2,500 down-payment, a 36 month lease will run $350 a month.  The total cost over 3 years comes out to $14,600. Lease customers will have the tax credit factored into their payments, cutting the three-year cost to $7,100.  There is…

2010 Chevrolet Equinox & Traverse

According to recent General Motors press release, almost 2 out of 3 buyers of the Traverse and Equinox traded in non-Chevrolet vehicles so far this year.  Half of buyers traded in a non-GM vehicle.  These "conquest" vehicles are part of a very exciting trend as GM works to expand its share of the US market.

"Equinox and Traverse are attracting owners of competitive vehicles, including Fords, Toyotas, and Hondas to Chevrolet showrooms," said Alan Batey, vice president, Chevrolet Sales and Service. "For these buyers, Equinox and Traverse offer the flexibility and fuel efficiency they have been looking for in a…

Dealers Prepare for Chevy Volt Hype

More than 600 Chevrolet dealers in launch markets have begun preparing for the launch of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability.   

"About 90 percent of our Chevrolet dealers in launch markets to date have requested to become participating Volt dealers," said Tony DiSalle, Chevrolet Volt product marketing director.   "The response exceeded expectations given the extensive training requirements. There's obviously a lot of enthusiasm for the Volt's arrival later this year."

Chevrolet dealers in California, Texas, Michigan, the Washington, D.C. area, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were invited to join the Volt program earlier this…

2011 Chevy Camaro Pricing & Specs

The 2011 Camaro is almost ready production, and GM is eagerly awaiting the next wave of Camaro fans who want to head into Chevrolet Dealers to sign up for test drives of the classic muscle car.

2011's Camaro is getting a small price bump of $350 for the 2LT and 2SS models, but its well worth is considering the power and torque bump.

The 2010 model car was officially rated at 304 bhp with torque peaking at 273 lb-ft. However, as the engine has been re-certified for an extra 8 bhp out of the VVT direct-injection V6 engine, and…

Chevrolet & Onstar Team Up with Android

General Motors is getting on board with the latest smartphone and mobile computing technology. OnStar, the onboard vehicle assistance and GPS  servic available on most Chevrolet vehicles, is going to team up with Google's Android operating system on smartphones.

The first supported devices to be announced will be those that use the Android software from Google, like the Motorola Droid and HTC Droid Incredible. The service will still be done through OnStar, with the company taking a role in developing its own apps to work with GM vehicles.

"We want to make smartphones work seamless with the connectivity of…

Chevy Announces 2011 Pricing

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze hopes to be the next major 4-door sedan to help an already growing GM line-up of family friendly cars. In production for almost two years, the time for Cruze has finally arrived, and official pricing has been divulged.

Starting later this year, you can pick up at 2011 Cruze sedan (LS trim) for a beginning MSRP of $16,995. Potential buyers of the 2011 Cruze won't be able to test…