For the past week, we’ve been hearing all about the latest iteration of the Chevrolet Cruze, the 40-mpg Eco model. While the name is rather uninspired (Eco’s the best they got?), the technology that allows the Cruze Eco to hit that lofty number is anything but. Here’s the really interesting part: Chevy is claiming that fully 70% of Cruzes will feature the 1.4-liter variable-valve timing turbo I-4, including the Eco model. But wait a moment, how does the Cruze Eco achieve such lofty mileage with the same engine (same power, too – 138 horsepower @4,900 rpm, 148 pound-feet of torque @1,850 rpm)? Keep reading.
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From General Motors officially announced that in April 2012 will present the new generation of super-car Chevrolet Corvette.
This solution accelerates the development of new-generation Corvette, was initially planned for the new super-car to appear only in 2014, the site reported Corvette Blogger. According to information available now, the new generation of Chevrolet Corvette deployment will keep the engine front. The car will mostly be made from materials such as Carbonia, aluminum and magnesium. The design of the new Corvette will be in the style of concept Stingray (picture), presented in Chicago this year.
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The U.S. carmaker General Motors has decided to rename sedan Chevrolet Aveo. Officially, the new name of the machine has not yet announced, but sources say that the next generation model, which will be released in 2011, will be called Sonic. Recall that the current generation of Chevrolet Aveo for sale since 2004. According to the new head of marketing for General Motors, over the years Aveo lost all its charm. However, he believes that the new name will help to return to its former popularity of the sedan.
Chevrolet Sonic
Official statement on renaming the Chevrolet Aveo representatives of companies can do in the next month at the Auto Show in Detroit.
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