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Order your 2010 Chevrolet Camaro today: Prices released

We have been waiting such a long time for pricing details of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, but now thankfully General Motors have released prices for it. There are two models in the range, first is the V6-equipped LS and secondly is the V8-powered SS model. Read more

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe: world’s first two-mode hybrid SUV

Before you go out and make your purchase on a new SUV, maybe you should stop a think a little about the planet that we are living on. If you were to purchase the new 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, which is actually the Read more

Cutaway display of Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Supercharged LS9 engine at Detroit 2008

The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been talked about so Much that it seems as if the car has been around for years. However it seems as Chevrolet have realized this and decided to treat us with a cutaway display of the supercharged LS9 engine that will Read more

Chevrolet Captiva coming to Malaysia courtesy of Hicom-Chevrolet Sdn Bhd

Hicom-Chevrolet Sdn Bhd has given the people of Malaysia some good news; they are to get the Chevrolet Captiva. There are to be a number of models of this sexy SUV, which I have to say does look a little like the Read more

E85-fueled 500-horsepower 34 Chevrolet Coupe: GM Hotrod at SEMA 2007

Well at SEMA 2007 they have been showing some very sexy cars, one of the sexiest has to be the 34 Chevrolet Coupe from GM. This hotrod runs on Read more

2008 Chevrolet Camaro to go on sale by 2009: Review

Many people are calling the upcoming version of the Chevrolet Camaro a 2008 model, but it is a common mistake the Camaro actually goes into production in 2008 and will not be available until 2009. It seems as this new Camaro is going to embrace the future by Read more

Chevrolet Volt E-Flex to get Star Trek sound effects

There is no denying that electric and hybrid vehicles are a great advancement for vehicles of today, as they are better for the environment. There is one problem with this vehicle though, when they are being driven around town, they hardly make any noise. Read more

2008 Hybrid vs. Diesel Video: Mercedes-Benz GL320 vs Chevrolet Tahoe

The Hybrid vs. Diesel debate has been going a little while now and Edmunds are taking a fresh look at this debate in the form of the 2008 Hybrid Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Diesel. You can watch the road test and review in the video below this article; Edmunds said that availability might be a big issue with both of these vehicles.

Many car owners would not think of buying a Hybrid, but this attitude is starting to change and with the environment being such a hot topic the idea of a nice green Hybrid will become more popular as the prices get better and choice increases. The 6L V8 Chevrolet Tahoe sounds like every GM truck you have ever heard of, but its got a pair of electric motors in the transmission casing and does 20 city, 20 highway according to the EPA. Some people think the Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI Diesel is the better way to go, although the two big SUVs do share some common ground. The Mercedes-Benz costs only $480 more than the Chevrolet Tahoe and they both are reasonably fuel-efficient at least by big SUV standards.

Watch the Edmunds hands-on and comparison video below or read the full article on Edmunds.com, where they aim to find out if these vehicles can hit the EPA ratings, they also show you how both vehicles are equals in a contest of speed but the Agile Benz pulls ahead in many areas and although the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is more versatile than earlier hybrid SUVs, Edmunds believe that the diesel wins this round.

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Li-Ion Batteries helps extend range of Chevrolet Volt to 40 miles

General Motors have been working hard on their lithium-ion battery technology, and the automaker are making great progress as they have now managed to achieve a range of 40 miles on their Chevrolet Volt test vehicle, this is a great achievement and will help the company in their effort to getting the production vehicle made by 2010. Bob Lutz who is the company Vice Chairman has said that this new gas-electric hybrid drivetrain which is being tested on the Chevrolet Volt is reliable and is meeting its objectives, this is key to the development process for improving the range of these batteries.

It seems that the company is very confidant about the new Li-Ion Battery as Lutz has said that the development of the battery is the least of their problems. GM now have a tough challenge ahead, as the automaker needs to be able to integrate the battery drivetrain as well as the gasoline engine smoothly. The new Volt will be different to other Hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius as the wheels will be driven entirely by electricity, the gasoline engine will help to power the generator which will help to charge the batteries.

The team behind the development of the Volt still has a lot of questions that they need to address first, like how will the car deal with cold conditions, or when will the engine cut out. GM are hoping to be able to achieve a range of at least 640 miles, the company are very confidant that this can be achieved by 2010.

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More GM Chevrolet Volt Hybrid teaser shots

With just over a month to go until General Motors are fully ready for a full production version of the GM Chevrolet Volt Hybrid, they thought that they would wet the appetite of car enthusiasts by launching a few teaser shots.

The Volt Hybrid has been generating a great amount of buzz for GM as it will become a major player for eco-friendly, high-technology vehicles.

There is just one picture of the front of the Volt; all we get though is part of the headlight and grille. The headlights look similar to that of the BMW as well as the new Camaro. The rear picture of the Volt does not give anything away.

These GM Volt Hybrid teaser shots have not given us much to go by, but they are still certain to excite a number of car enthusiasts. The car has already generated a huge interest, 33,411 have already expressed their intent to purchase one.

The new Chevrolet Volt Hybrid has a lithium-ion battery pack, which will keep the vehicle going for 40 miles. The battery power can be recharged via a household outlet with its plug-in charger, or with its 1.4-liter naturally-aspirated gasoline engine.

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$117,000 for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: most expensive GM model

Well it is now official, GM and Corvette have just released details of how much the new 2009 Corvette ZR1 will cost. You had better sit down because the cost of the sports coupe will have a starting price of $103,300. However; you then have to consider that you have to pay an extra $1,700 Gas guzzler tax, if you are bored with the standard rims then you can upgrade to chrome wheels, this comes at a cost of $2000.

If you want to upgrade to a different option package then you only have a choice of one, the package costs $10,000 and with that you get Bluetooth, Bose audio, leather-wrapped interior, nav system and power tilt/telescoping steering wheel. With all these extras included the total price comes to $117,000. Autoblog believe that the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has to be one of the most expensive models that General Motors has ever produced.

So what exactly are you getting on this car with a huge price tag? Well firstly the engine is something special a 638-hp lump. The car will go from 0 to 60 in just 3.4 seconds and will max out at 205 mph. Now comes the bad part, fuel consumption, 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

Other cars in the market range have better fuel efficient figures like the Porsche GT3 and the Dodge Viper, but then again they are not as powerful. Ok so the Porsche is also more expensive, but my money would be on the GT3 when it comes to getting round a track quicker.

GM Vehicles gets Personal Audio Link iPod Adapter

General Motors are now thinking about their customers and giving them what they really need, which is why a Personal Audio Link iPod Adapter is available for GM vehicles. When you want to purchase a Read more

Mazda CX-9 and Chevy Malibu: North American car, truck of 2008

Last year General Motors walked away with so many awards last year, however according to MLive it is a different story this year. This year the Chevrolet Malibu was given the title of 2008 North American Car of the year, but Mazda decided to Read more

Chevy debuts 2008 HHR SS: Developed by GM Performance Division

It has been talked about for months and now it is finally coming, the Chevy 2008 HHR SS gets its debut. Many thought that Chevrolet would have revealed the Read more

Chrysler’s Dodge EV on the streets and Electric

Now when it comes to Chrysler we know they produce some good cars and then some bad, well it seems Chrysler’s Dodge EV is something very special indeed. We love the look of this car, a lot of work came from lotus and the Read more

Can McDonalds hurt you? Woman runs over her own legs in drive thru

There was a freak accident in Phoenixville where a woman run over her own legs in McDonalds drive thru lane at 651 Nutt Rd on Friday just gone, a 53 year-old borough woman was driving her black Chevrolet Blazer of which she was in the McDonald’s drive-thru lane at Read more

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: full track and vehicle list announced just for Sony PS3

April 17 is the release date of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and for the Sony PS3 owners getting excited; below we have a full list of the tracks and vehicles in the game.

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Transformers Bumblebee: Sent to Earth by Optimus Prime

The Robots in disguise return!
Sent to Earth to by Optimus Prime, Autobot Bumblebee gathers information to locate the Keeper of the secrets of the AllSpark. Bumblebee works covertly remaining hidden and in silence, a guardian over his Read more

Robbers kill dad then shoot his 7 month old baby in an execution style killing

A 21 year old father and his 7 month old baby son were both killed by robbery suspects in Sacramento, Cali. Sean Paul Aquitania Jr the seven month old baby of father Sean Paul Aquitania was shot in the head of the baby after they fired shots; the baby was in the car baby seat at the time. The father was killed inside his home after an attempted robbery and his son was caught in the crossfire of bullets accidentally.

But after more intense investigation over the weekend it was in fact determined that the Read more

Cadillac Provoq concept to use fuel cell E-Flex powertrain

It seems as if we are being bombarded with concept vehicles, and the newest one that has been revealed is the Cadillac Provoq concept. To give you an idea on size wise think of the Chevrolet Volt, well the Provoq luxury Read more