Even though General Motors is in the midst of bankruptcy protection, the firm's engineers and technicians have somehow managed to stay ahead in the development of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid - or at least that's what they support. On Wednesday, the automaker completed the build of the first pre-production Volt more than a week ahead of schedule. Up until now, the development team was working with prototype mules utilizing the body of the Chevy Cruze and the hybrid drivetrain of the Volt.

The model's chief engineer, Andrew Farah, took the first pre-production Volt for a quick spin and while he [...]

 
Despite the looming bankruptcy and the other serious issues facing the company, General Motors' global product development chief, Tom Stephens told journalists on the sidelines of an event at the University of Michigan that the American automaker is on plan with the development of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. "At this point in time, I know of no reason why we can't be in production by November of 2010," Stephens said.

Stephens, who replaced Bob Lutz as GM's vice chairman of global product development on April 1st, 2009, also told reporters that the automaker has [...]

Just as the 2010 Camaro begins to arrive at U.S. showrooms, the General released four new videos of its resurrected pony car that include media reactions from the presentation and a chat with the firm's Global Vehicle Line Executive, Gene Stephanyshyn, and President of Global Design, Ed Wleburn. For the record, all films were produced/edited by/for GM so don't be surprised that even the video with the automotive journalists' reactions, is about how stunningly good and flawless the new Camaro is...
 
 
 
 
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Earlier today at the grand opening of the Chicago Auto Show, General Motors lifted the veil on its latest concept car, the Corvette Stingray that will play the role of 'SIDESWIPE' in the second iteration of the Transformer saga, called "Revenge of the Fallen". Unfortunately for Corvette fans, GM has no intention of building a production version of the concept, which is a pity as with the exception of the 'Batmobile-ish' rear-end, we found the Stingray's design quite sexy. Click through to see live photos of the Vette from the show as well as a video of the concept with [...]

GPiX crossover coupe by Chevrolet has been revealed in Brazil at the Sao Paulo International Auto Show. The car showcases the talents of GM’s Brazilian design outfit, one of the 11 around the world, as a crossover vehicle envisioned to rough out the edges off developing countries’ roads. GPiX, a word that stands for “Global Pictures”, follows on the idea of a coupe – slanting back, two doors, sporty squat, but one that is versatile and stands taller than normal road cars.

"With this project,” said Jaime Ardila, President of General Motors Brazil and Mercosur, “the Chevrolet GPiX concept could result [...]

And when we say tease we mean tease. GM Performance Parts has put together a YouTube Channel that is showing the development process the GM design team is going through to show some tricked-out 2010 Camaro’s at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show next month.

The new Camaros in Las Vegas will feature some of the latest accessories from GM Performance Parts along with some interesting “twists” from the GM Design Team.
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So now that all the pizzazz surrounding the Volt has calmed down and while we wait… a couple of years to see how GM’s revolutionary plug-in electric / gasoline hybrid drivetrain works in real life conditions, let’s take a closer look at how the 2007 Detroit Show concept evolved into the final production car that was revealed to the public last week.

If you’re expecting to read a 2,000 word analysis on the Volt’s design, sorry guys, you lucked out. We’ll be short and to the point: our take is that Chevy’s design team [...]

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has already broken records in Germany at the Nurburgring with a lap time of 7:26. Now the new Chevy supercar takes on the Autobahn reaching speeds of 315 km/h (195 mph). We’ve seen the 638-hp LS9 supercharged 6.2L V8 push the Corvette ZR1 to 205 mph before on  test track in Papenburg, Germany.

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Set for debut in Paris next month, GM Europe has unveiled first images for its Orlando Concept, a seven-seat family MPV which reminds of the Chevrolet Sequel SUV/crossover concept from 2005, although much smaller in size. The Orlando is based on the all-new Cruze compact sedan and aims at being a sport utility, family van and wagon.

With a wheelbase of 2760 mm, GM is placing emphasis on the vehicle's functionality with adaptable, theater-style seating in three rows comfortably accommodating up to seven occupants, while the spacious cabin can be quickly transformed into a large cargo area.

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Earlier this month we found out that the mystery Autobot we’ve been seeing in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen spy shots is the Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Design Concept due out later this year.

A new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video has popped showing the Autobots filming in Long Beach, California. The video gives us a first look at the Corvette Centennial Design Concept in action along with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Chevrolet Beat and Trax.

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According to our spies, the couple of development engineers were more than happy to get their new model out and about and through the lens of the camera, we of course are just as happy to get our first shots of the all new Chevrolet Matiz.

It was caught in France undergoing some early development testing and has various temporary panels plaster all over it, it currently carries the code name M300. A brand new platform is being developed for the ullta small car and production is likely to commence in the Spring of 2009

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Chevrolet is staking more than just its 97 year old reputation on the Volt electric half-breed; the very life of its parent General Motors is on the line. Volt will be in public hands by the end of 2010 if all goes according to schedule, and so far we don’t have reason to suspect all will not go well. Two pieces of news on the Volt front have landed on our laps.

Firstly the car will spawn other similar models, also powered by socket-rechargeable electric batteries that are good for 10 years of good service, at least. So Volt will serve [...]

Chevrolet released 2 teaser pictures and 1 video of the Volt car. Enjoy. [...]

The Chevrolet Cruze is slowly becoming one of the most anticipated cars from General Motors. The upcoming global compact Chevy will replace the Cobalt in late 2010 with production scheduled to begin mid-2010 at GM’s Lordstown, Ohio.
The picture above supposedly revealed the interior of the 2010 Chevrolet Cruze and from what we see GM has finally learned to build a quality interior with an ergonomic center console.

The Chevrolet Cruze is expected to be powered by a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder engine and is said to return a fuel-economy of more than 40mpg.

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This guy, Dave Ressler, will now always be able to look at the “0001? on the number plate of his new Corvette ZR1 anytime he wants. And how did this pleasure cost? A mere one million dollars.

Dave has managed two Chevrolet dealerships for many years and owns the oldest example of a Corvette around - the “0003? from 1953 (0001 and 0002 belong to GM).

In the film you can see Dave, along with his family, in the historic factory at Bowling Green, Kentucky, while he picks up what he just paid for with his mega, six zero cheque.
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