Tag Archives: Chevrolet
For the first time in 35 years, BIGFOOT wears a bowtie.
Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 by Josh Merva.
The Original Monster Truck® will arrive at the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in style, wearing the body of a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. The change is more than skin deep, as the MLB BIGFOOT also features a 540 cubic-inch Chevrolet V-8 and two-speed Powerglide transmission.
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OnStar Leverages Google technology to Connect Customers to the Chevrolet Volt
Posted on 19. May, 2010 by Josh Merva.
OnStar is leveraging the power of Google technology to develop a number of new mobile app features that strengthen Chevrolet’s commitment to providing Volt customers with the most connected vehicle experience possible.
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2011 Chevy Silverado HD Duramax pricing unchanged from 2010
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Zane Merva.
Chevrolet today announced pricing for the 2011 Silverado HD, highlighted by carryover pricing on the improved Duramax diesel engine and Allison transmission. This means best-in-class horsepower and torque at 397 HP and 765 lb-ft of torque, respectively, for the same option price as 2010 models.
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Enhanced Allison 1000 Transmission Helps New Heavy-Duty Trucks Do More With Less Fuel
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Josh Merva.
The new, 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD, 2500HD, 3500HD and chassis cab/box-delete commercial trucks are designed to deliver greater capability and improved fuel efficiency. A new 6.6L Duramax diesel – the segment’s most powerful – and Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission powertrain combination is a key contributor to the trucks’ greater performance, with the Allison transmission ensuring engine power is transmitted smoothly and efficiently in trucks with higher GVWRs.
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New 2011 HD Truck Chassis Cab And Box-Delete Models
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Josh Merva.
Chevrolet’s new 2011 Silverado 3500HD chassis cab trucks are stronger, sturdier and more secure. They offer a wider range of uses than the models they replace, thanks to a more powerful 6.6L Duramax diesel, as well as increased gross vehicle weight ratings of up to 13,200 pounds (5,987 kg) and a gross combined weight rating of up to 27,500 pounds (12,473 kg) on dual rear wheel models.
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New 2011 Heavy Duty Trucks Deliver Best-In-Class Diesel Torque And Horsepower
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Josh Merva.
Chevrolet’s new 2011 Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups deliver the segment’s best diesel power. Their new, optional 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 is rated at 397 horsepower (296 kW) at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) at 1,600 rpm – an improvement of 32 horsepower (24 kW) and 105 lb.-ft. of torque (142 Nm) over last year’s engine.
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February Combined Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Sales Up 32 Percent
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by Josh Merva.
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the U.S. reported sales of 138,849, up a combined 32 percent compared to February 2009. These results were driven by the continued strong growth of new GM crossovers and passenger cars.
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GM launches plant-city tour to showcase line-up, empower employees to promote new vehicles
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Josh Merva.
General Motors announced today a program called the GM Vehicle Plant Tour that encourages employees across North America to help drive awareness and sales in their communities for GM’s latest vehicles.
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OnStar showing Chevy engines and transmissions approaching 100 percent reliability in January
Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Josh Merva.
In the month of January, 99.3 percent of the 1.8 million Chevrolet vehicles enrolled in OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics reported that there were no issues with the key components of their engine and transmission systems.
