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New hatchback is next chapter in Cruze success story
2010-09-03
* Hatchback show car to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show
* New model will build on Cruze sedan’s global appeal
* Cruze hatchback cements Chevrolet’s mainstream credentials in Europe
* One of four Chevrolet premieres in Paris
The story of the Chevrolet Cruze goes from strength to strength with the latest chapter heralding the launch of a new 5-door hatchback model, further evidence of Chevrolet’s intention to bring value for money to all mainstream segments in Europe.
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Chevrolet’s new Orlando family van set to star in Paris
* Function with attitude: striking crossover look combined with 7-seater versatility
* Chevrolet brings great value entry to compact van segment
* World premiere at Paris Motor Show, start of sale in early 2011
* One of four Chevrolet world premieres to be presented in Paris
Chevrolet’s first entrant into the European MPV/family van segment, the Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris on September 30, when the full production model makes its world debut. It will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show.
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President Obama Drives Chevrolet Volt Electric Car
“Pretty Smooth” Obama Says After Short Spin at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant
Hamtramck, Mich. – Sitting U.S. Presidents are chauffeured pretty much everywhere they do not walk. So it was both spontaneous and special when President Barack Obama stepped into a black Chevrolet Volt on Friday and took the shortest of test drives – about 40 feet.
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Chevrolet to Increase Volt Production Capacity by 50 Percent
President Tours Detroit-Hamtramck Plant, Home of the Chevrolet Volt
DETROIT, Mich. – General Motors today said that thanks to strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the 340-mile extended range electric vehicle, it will increase U.S. production capacity of the groundbreaking new car by 50 percent, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012.
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Chevrolet Begins Taking Volt Orders; Pricing Announced
2010-07-26
* Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price starts at $41,000 ($33,500 net of full federal income tax credit, which ranges from $0 to $7,500); Lease payment on a 36-month lease at MSRP as low as $350 per month with $2,500 due at lease signing including security deposit
* OnStar provides unprecedented connectivity through Volt mobile app; five years of OnStar (Directions and Connections)service standard
* Volt’s eight-year/100,000-mile battery pack warranty provides added peace of mind
* Volt can be your primary car; approximately 340 miles of total range provides freedom to drive wherever, whenever
SAN JOSE, CA – Starting today, participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets will begin taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, the industry’s first electric vehicle with extended-range capability.
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Chevrolet Prepares 2011 Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle for Duty
2010-07-26
* Specifications, order and delivery dates now available
* Unique to the police market – designed and built to law enforcement specifications
DETROIT – General Motors today announced order and delivery dates, as well as final package specifications, for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV). The rear-wheel-drive Caprice PPV joins the front-wheel-drive Chevrolet Impala and the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV, making Chevrolet the only brand to offer a full line of police vehicles.
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Chevrolet Cruze Sales Pass 270,000 as U.S. Introduction Nears
China, Russia Among 60 Countries to Embrace New Compact
DETROIT – Even before the first models reach U.S. dealers, the Chevrolet Cruze is among the fastest-growing nameplates in the world with sales rising an average of 18 percent per month.
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Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicle Gets a Bath
It’s the question many people ask about an electric vehicle: What happens if the battery gets wet? Chevrolet Volt battery engineers answered that recently by putting the Volt through a bath at the Milford Proving Ground.
“The reason we’ve done all this testing is to verify and ensure the customer is protected from any potential water intrusion into the battery which could affect the electronics,” said Rob Drexler, a Volt battery development engineer.
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Chevrolet Stands Behind Volt With Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Battery Warranty
* Volt’s long-life battery warranty most comprehensive of any electric vehicle
* All 161 battery components validated to withstand extreme temperatures, terrain and driving patterns
* GM’s Brownstown Township, Mich., battery plant will begin regular production in August
Brownstown Township, Mich. – The Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range will provide customers with an unprecedented, standard, eight-year/100,000-mile warranty on its advanced, lithium-ion battery. It is the automotive industry’s longest, most comprehensive battery warranty for an electric vehicle, and is transferable at no cost to other vehicle owners.
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Chevrolet Takes Showroom App to iPhone, iPad and iTouch
Full Lineup, Color Choices, Payment Calculator, Social Network Sharing Featured
DETROIT – Chevrolet is among the first automakers to create a shopping app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad which allows users to research and locate the vehicle they desire.
The Chevrolet Showroom app, available now for free on the App Store, features the entire line of Chevrolet cars, trucks and crossovers. It allows users to pick interior and exterior colors and search for a matching vehicle in a nearby dealer’s inventory.
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