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Chevy Spark EV Set To Debut Here in L.A.

Those who've been excited to learn more about the new Chevrolet Spark EV, your wait is almost over. Company officials have confirmed that a plug-in electric version is set to make its debut this Los Angeles Auto Show.

Those excited for the vehicles release have been excited for more information, however Chevy is keep things under a lock and key until they arrive here in LA.

While we have no new details to provide…

Chevy Small Car Lineup To Leave Big Impression At SEMA

Little autos. Big impact. What is Felix Chevrolet talking about? That would be a vital portion of the new Chevrolet lineup set to make its debut at the forthcoming 2012 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show.

 

Taking into consideration the small-car segment's increasing popularity, Chevrolet has announced it will put forth a performance-tuned compact and sub-compact lineup that includes the Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Spark, and Chevrolet Cruze.

Fitted with parts and features from the…

Chevy Adds On To the Volt's Range

It looks like Chevy is treating Volt drivers to more convenience than ever for the 2013 model year. That's right; parent company GM indicates the updated model will deliver better than the impressive 35-mile pure electric driving range promised by the 2012 Volt. It will offer a 38-mile electric-only range (per full charge).

What's more is the fact new 2013 Chevy Volt buyers will also benefit from improved fuel economy. Up five MPGe…

Chevrolet Volt Receives UV Paint

The 2013 Volt was a recent subject of artist Ian Cook, who took a new Chevrolet EV, covered it with UV paint that glows in the dark, and had it shot by photographer Dominic Fraser.  

"The idea was to create an image that was as innovative and mold-breaking as the Chevrolet Volt itself, while at the same time keeping in mind its electric powertrain." Cook said in a statement about his art.1

UV paint…

Chevrolet is giving California drivers a reason to fall in love with the Chevrolet Volt. Not that they need a reason. Since the vehicle's inception, members of the Golden State have been seen driving across the sunny coast in the Volt and enjoying every bit of its hybrid electric drive. So perhaps we should've said that our favorite automaker is giving Cali consumers another reason to love the Volt.

Company officials announced that…

Post a Virtual Tree Today. Chevy Will Plant a Live One

Many of us can recall planting trees on Earth Day as kids. A few of us might even carry on this tradition today. But, the truth of the matter is, between working; working out; and meeting obligations to family, friends and loved ones, many of us do not. It's too bad, too. For, while we often see trees merely as bark, trunks, branches and needles or leaves - they serve as one of the world…

Chevrolet Volt Dealers Going Solar

Chevrolet kicks off its "Green Zone" campaign with news of dealerships selling the futuristic and totally advanced Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. This is just the latest from the green initiatives at General Motors, which continues to keep them on par with the competition.

In this new initiative, dealers like Felix Chevrolet in Downtown Los Angeles will have the opportunity to give back to the Earth.  

Chevrolet plans on installing solar-powered electric charging stations at dealerships…

Chevrolet Minivan to Assume Volt Technology

When we think "electric car", we often think "small". At the 2011 Automotive News World Congress, Dan Akerson, CEO, General Motors Co. broke that stereotype, indicating that the technology in the Chevrolet Volt will show up in a minivan version in the next few years. Akerson also shared news that by the second-generation of the Volt, General Motors (GM) will focus on cost reduction of the Volt's technology.

Following the speech, Akerson went on…

Chevrolet Volt is Car of the Year



The rechargeable electric Chevrolet Volt has been named North American Car of the Year. This vehicle beat out stiff competition from auto makers Hyundai and Nissan. Fifty automotive journalists from around the country have chosen what they believe to be the top car in North America. In voting, Chevrolet was given 233 points, compared to 163 and 94 for the other two companies.

In the past, the North American Car of the Year is chosen…

Chevrolet Uses Recycled Parts from Gulf Oil Spill


Not only is the Chevrolet Volt EV super-eco-friendly thanks to its 100 mile charge range, but also because of what it's made out of. GM reports that while working with clean up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, it has reclaimed (and will recycle) 100 miles of oil-soaked booms for transformation into plastic parts.
After these booms are collected off the coast of Louisiana, they are spun dry in a centrifuge and then chemically?