enDrive4U - Feel your drivehttps://d4u.com.ua/1440Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:05:33 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Geneva-Motor-Show-2012-Chevrolet-Cruze-SW/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon, the third variant of Chevrolet’s most-popular car, will make its global premiere at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show early next month.The station wagon complements the Cruze sedan and hatchback, which together have combined sales of more than 1 million vehicles globally since launch in 2009."The Cruze station wagon caters to an important market segment. It ticks all the boxes for European drivers in terms of distinctive design, dynamic driving, space and economy," said Chevrolet Europe President and Managing Director Susan Docherty.The new station wagon, which is not planned for sale in North America, features generous storage space and a choice of powerful and efficient engines as well as the state-of-the-art Chevrolet MyLink onboard infotainment system.The new and improved engines will be available on the entire Cruze line-up starting summer 2012. In addition to the current 1.6L and 1.8L gasoline engines, a new 1.4L turbo gasoline, a new 1.Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:42:30 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Dubai-Motor-Show-2011-All-new-Chevrolet-TrailBlazer-SUV/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The new-generation TrailBlazer combines the hauling and towing capability of a body-on-frame SUV with the ride comfort and efficiency of a crossover. Developed in tandem with the all-new Chevrolet Colorado pickup by GM do Brasil, it shares the same architecture as its truck sibling, with a chassis tuned to combine heavy-duty off-road capability with refined city driving.The show vehicle features an all-wheel-drive system and is powered by GM’s new 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which features a variable-geometry turbocharger for an optimal combination of performance and fuel economy.According to Brad Merkel, GM’s global vehicle line executive for midsize trucks and SUVs, TrailBlazer offers the strength, design, capability and refinement needed to compete with the world’s best off-road vehicles.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:09:09 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Chevrolet-Tahoe-2011/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.Chevrolet Tahoe remains a benchmark in the full-size SUV segment, offering great spaciousness and towing capability, along with a precise driving feel, robust performance and excellent interior refinement. It also delivers surprising fuel economy, with the 2WD model estimated at 21 mpg on the highway.A fuel-saving Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed is standard on all models, enhancing real-world fuel economy on the highway via reduced engine speed. Also, quietness in the interior is enhanced with the lower-rpm engine speed on the highway. For the ultimate full-size SUV fuel economy, customers can select the Tahoe Hybrid. It employs GM’s patented two-mode hybrid system to deliver a 33-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving. Please see the separate Tahoe Hybrid release for complete details.Chevrolet Tahoe is available in LS, LT, LTZ and Hybrid models, with 2WD and 4WD.Wed, 04 May 2011 19:34:50 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/All-new-Chevrolet-Malibu-2013/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut, with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China – two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. Chevrolet’s first global midsize sedan will provide customers from Shanghai to New York and Sydney to Sao Paulo with expressive design, advanced technologies, ride performance and fuel-efficient powertrains.“The current Malibu has left an award-winning impression and changed the way people think about Chevrolet. It redefined what an American midsize car could be,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president, Chevrolet Marketing. “This all-new Malibu delivers on the intangibles of today’s Malibu but gives customers even more: more style, fuel efficiency, content and features, craftsmanship, and dynamic capabilities rivaling high-end sedans.”Product highlights for North American models include:All-new, fuel-efficient and powerful 2.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:53:38 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Seoul-Motor-Show-2011-Chevrolet-Mi-ray-Concept/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The roadster celebrates Chevrolet’s 100-year heritage of designing expressive vehicles in the brand’s newest market.According to GM Korea President and CEO Mike Arcamone, “‘Mi-ray’ is Korean for ‘future.’ As GM rolls out Chevrolet across Korea, the Mi-ray concept offers an exploration of future possibilities for the brand. It strengthens the bond between car and driver, creating a fresh look at what sports cars of the future might be.”The Mi-ray was developed at the GM Advanced Design Studio in Seoul. Combining cutting-edge hybrid propulsion technology and advanced styling, it balances iconic Chevrolet design cues with a future design vision as Chevrolet celebrates its centennial in 2011.Classic ExteriorThe Mi-ray pays tribute to Chevrolet’s sports car heritage. It is small and open like the 1963 Monza SS, and light and purposeful like the 1962 Corvair Super Spyder. Its aerodynamic fuselage is reminiscent of modern jet fighters.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:10:10 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/2011-Chevrolet-Colorado-Showcar/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The concept previews the next-generation Colorado midsize pickup truck, which will build on Chevrolet’s strong truck DNA and award-winning heritage. The Colorado goes on sale in Thailand later this year.“Thailand is the world’s-largest market for midsize pickups, so this was the perfect location in which to unveil our new Colorado,” said Susan Docherty, vice president, GMIO Sales, Marketing and Aftersales. “Trucks have been part of Chevrolet’s core for nearly all of its 100-year history. The Colorado reinforces that heritage with expressive design, refinement and uncompromising capability.”The show truck features an extended-cab body atop a high-stance AWD chassis and rides on large, 20-inch wheels and off-road tires. Power comes from an efficient 2.8L turbo-diesel engine, which produces a broad torque band for excellent cargo and towing capability.Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:11:00 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Chevrolet-Sonic-Sedan-2012/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.Its youthful, aggressive design is backed by turbocharged performance and agile ride and handling, combining to deliver an efficient, fun-to-drive small car. The Chevrolet Sonic is offered in two body styles: a stylish four-door sedan and a sporty five-door. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo space. A variety of connectivity features enhance the driving experience."The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the practicality of a small car with the passion for driving that Chevrolet vehicles like the Corvette are known for," said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "Its combination of great design, fun driving experience and the latest connectivity features create a serious competitor with a fun spirit."Production of the Chevrolet Sonic begins later in 2011 at the General Motors Orion Assembly Center in Michigan, which received a $545-million investment in upgrades and retooling, and will help restore approximately 1,000 jobs in the metropolitan Detroit area.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:17:29 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Chevrolet-at-SEMA-2010/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.At the annual SEMA-2010 Show, Chevrolet has showcased how new designs, technologies and accessories can inspire aftermarket customizers to elevate the driving, visual and environmental appeal of the brand’s new products.Chevrolet’s SEMA exhibit introduced a new concept for a cohesive design approach to Chevy accessories and the best of the aftermarket, with a trio of show cars featuring the brand’s new family of small cars. The Z-Spec Concept represents Chevrolet designers’ ideas for a potential line of accessories, and will be showcased via concept versions of the all-new 2011 Chevy Cruze compact, as well as the new Volt extended-range electric vehicle and the future Chevy Spark minicar.Chevrolet has debuted concepts that extend the design and performance attributes of its performance cars, with a series of Camaro and Corvette concepts, including show cars emphasizing new expressions of each car’s track capabilities.Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:48:16 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/2011-Chevrolet-Camaro-Convertible/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the 2011 Camaro convertible premieres at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The new convertible begins production in January and goes on sale in February. It includes an enhanced body structure and well-tailored top mechanism – a combination designed to deliver sports coupe-like driving fun and precise quality.“The launch of the new convertible opens Camaro design and performance to a new set of potential customers,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “The 21st century revival of Camaro is tremendously popular, so it’s a natural to now expand and elevate the product range in new directions.”The convertible will be offered in similar model configurations as the Camaro coupe. The standard model will have a 312-horsepower direct injection V-6 engine delivering 29 mpg highway. The SS model will feature the 6.2L V8 engine producing 426 horsepower.Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:06:53 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/All-new-MPV-family-Chevrolet-Orlando-2012/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.Based on the show car concept first seen at Paris Motor Show in 2008, the Chevrolet Orlando is a true family car for the times, combining 7-seater practicality and interior flexibility with striking crossover style design.Chevrolet's new compact MPV eschews the bland designs sometimes seen in the segment, and instead adopts a bolder look with its low roofline and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet 'face' depicted by the split radiator grille and bow-tie badge.The Chevrolet Orlando's low swept roof line is complemented by the muscular, protruding wheel-arches, housing 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels.The new Chevrolet Orlando MPV has a key role to play in Chevrolet's continued product offensive in Europe, as Wayne Brannon, president and managing director for Chevrolet Europe explains. "The new Orlando MPV kicks off an ambitious seven-product launch program over the next 15 months.Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:39:17 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Paris-Auto-Show-2010-All-new-Chevrolet-Captiva-2012/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The new Chevrolet Captiva SUV will be seen for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, sporting a new front end design, a range of enhancements to the interior and new engines and transmissions. Chevrolet Captiva will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres.Captiva is Chevrolet's full-blooded sports SUV with confident and dynamic new styling and active on-demand all-wheel drive system that distributes power as needed.At the same time the new Captiva retains the advantages of its adaptable, theatre-style seating in three rows which comfortably accommodates up to seven passengers.The Chevrolet Captiva has won many friends for its exterior design since its launch in 2006, and with the new model it just got even better.Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:18:40 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/2012-Chevrolet-Cruze-Hatchback/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.A show car version of Chevrolet's compact contender will be seen for the first time at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, on September 30. It will be one of four world Chevrolet premieres at the show. With the introduction of the new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, customers have an alternative body style to the traditional sedan and Chevrolet has raised the bar again with a vehicle that brings new levels of value against some of the more established competition.According to Wayne Brannon, president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe, the potential for meeting further customer demand is significant. "Cruze is turning out to be a real success story. We are selling it in 70 countries around the world and it has recently surpassed the Aveo as our top selling passenger car nameplate globally. "Hatchbacks play a critical role in many markets. The total compact segment in Europe represents around 4.8 million units which is over a quarter of the total market, with hatchbacks representing around 65% of that volume.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:39:14 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Chevrolet-Spark-2010/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The new Chevrolet Spark is built to serve the burgeoning mini car segment, the fastest growing area of the new car market across the entire world, it is a newcomer that has been designed to appeal to car buyers in every inhabited continent across the globe, from India to Africa, Australia to the USA.But it's in Europe where Chevrolet Spark will find its true identity. On sale in all major European markets, including the UK, from the first quarter of 2010, it exceeds all expectations of what a buyer might expect from a small car - be it as an urban motorist, or one who simply doesn't need a larger car.From the outset, Chevrolet Spark was engineered and designed to meet exacting standards. The bodyshell is exceptionally stiff, with no external panel gaps greater than 3mm, and the fit and finish of the interior is designed to match, if not beat that of cars in a class or two above.Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:55:39 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/China-Motor-Show-2010-Chevrolet-Volt-MPV5-Concept/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The front fascia is among the most aerodynamic of any crossover thanks to its closed grille and aero-optimized lower air dam, both of which help improve fuel efficiency. A full-underbody belly pan, along with rocker claddings, creased tail lamps and specially designed blades on the rear quarter, also help the Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept cut through the wind with ease. The intense focus on improved aerodynamics enables greater all-electric range.The exterior of the Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept isn't solely about efficiency. Its Sonic Blue Metallic paint provides a contemporary appeal, while the dual skylight panels and 19-inch Volt-inspired wheels build the Chevy Volt MPV5 concept's sporty credentials."The Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept takes the efficient design of the Chevrolet Volt and adapts it to the family vehicle crossover segment.Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:22:14 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/2010-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-Indy-500-Pace-Car/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.“We’ve enjoyed a great partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway throughout the years, and are proud to once again have the privilege of pacing the Indianapolis 500 in a Camaro,” said Jim Campbell, General Manager, Chevrolet.The 2010 Chevy Camaro Indianapolis 500 pace car is a 21st century sports car that looks to the future with a nod to both the car’s and the race’s heritage. The first year for Camaro to pace the Indianapolis 500 was in 1967, the year the Chevrolet Camaro made its debut. Camaro has since paced the race in 1969, 1982, 1993 and 2009.This year’s pace car features an Inferno Orange Metallic paint scheme with White Diamond rally stripes that travel from the front to the rear over the top of the body, as well as extending to the instrument panel. The design is a modern interpretation of the original rally stripe that debuted on the 1969 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:16:04 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/GM-EN-V-Concept-2010-a-vision-for-future-urban-mobility/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.By 2030, urban areas will be home to more than 60 percent of the world’s 8 billion people. This will put tremendous pressure on a public infrastructure that is already struggling to meet the growing demand for transportation and basic services.General Motors and its strategic partner, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC), share a common vision for addressing the need for personal mobility through a radical change in personal urban transportation. They are exploring several solutions for tomorrow’s drivers. Among the most promising is a new vehicle form called EN-V.A Promising SolutionEN-V, which is short for Electric Networked-Vehicle, maintains the core principle of personal mobility – freedom – while helping remove the motor vehicle from the environmental debate and redefining design leadership. EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle that was designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:35:12 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Geneva-Motor-Show-2010-Chevrolet-Corvette-ZR1/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.The specialized components of the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 work harmoniously to deliver the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced by General Motors."Preliminary testing shows the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 builds on the highly respected Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in every performance category, from acceleration and braking, to cornering grip and top speed," said Peper. "It all boils down to the power-to-weight ratio and the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's is exceptional - better than the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and even the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. In fact, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is expected to be the first production Corvette to achieve a top speed of at least 200 mph."Supercharged LS9 engineThe new LS9 6.2L small-block engine is the power plant the supports the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's performance capability. The enabler of the LS9's performance and refinement is a large, positive-displacement Roots-type supercharger with a new, four-lobe rotor design.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:52:29 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Chevrolet-Cruze-by-Irmscher/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.Chevrolet Cruze will could be ordered with a package called Irmscher Special Edition, which costs 1990 euros and offers several tuning elements. German tuners from Irmscher developed a package available only on intern market for Chevrolet Cruze. This package is available on the optional list of Cruz and is called Irmscher Special Edition. Unfortunately for fans of Chevrolet, the optional package is targeted only to the aesthetics, without modifications at performance chapter.For 1990 euros, Chevrolet Cruze gets 18-inch alloy wheels, a sport suspension and a final chrome exhaust. The package is available only with the VCDi engine with 150hp and 1.8-liter otto propeller developing 140hp. Those from Irmscher are not at the first "experience" of this kind, Opel Corsa C is available with a similar package of options, which still bear the name of this tuner. Irmscher package does not include any change to the interior or engine, and the only aesthetic elements applied are 18-inch wheels and chromed exhaust.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:37:58 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/2010-Chevrolet-Camaro-Synergy-Special-Edition/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.Chevrolet Camaro 2010 Synergy Special Edition debuts with pricing starting at $26,790. Synergy will be produced in limited quantities from February to May.“Synergy Green continues a long tradition of dramatic Camaro colors,” says Camaro historian Scott Settlemire. “Some of the most sought-after Camaros are first generation cars – those from 1967 to 1969 – in Hugger Orange, Daytona Yellow, and Rallye Green.”The 2010 Camaro Synergy Special Edition is based on a Camaro 1LT, with a 3.6L direct injection V6, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The powertrain has become a benchmark for the segment by offering a combination of performance and efficiency: The V6 delivers 304 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque, and returns up to 29 mpg on the highway.The Synergy Green exterior color was first previewed at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers (SEMA) show.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:42:49 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Chevrolet/go/Detroit-2010-Chevrolet-Aveo-RS-Concept/news.details.htmlNews. Chevrolet.Chevrolet today announced the world debut of the Aveo RS show car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. It features a European-inspired hot hatch look designed to appeal to young enthusiasts, and hints at the next-generation Chevrolet Aveo.Longer, wider and more spacious than the current production Aveo, the Aveo RS showcases the car’s upscale-looking design cues both inside and out, and presents the many personalization options potentially available on the next-generation car.“We hope the Aveo RS show car will demonstrate that we are as serious about redefining the Aveo and its place in the small-car segment as we were about reinventing the Malibu,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet general manager.