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TRAVERSING THE 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE

TRAVERSING THE 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is a full-size crossover SUV built on the same GM Lambda platform as the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, and the Buick Enclave. Assembled only at GM’s proprietary plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the Traverse is a successor to GM’s previous offerings such as the Uplander Minivan and the Trailblazer SUV.
Offered as [...]

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ONSTAR ON YOUR CHEVY EXPLAINED…

ONSTAR ON YOUR CHEVY EXPLAINED…

OnStar is a GM-owned proprietary in-vehicle security and communications system that is available in all GM vehicles, your favorite Chevy included.
So, what exactly does it consist of and how does it work? Read on…
Firstly, in simple terms, it is a system that allows the vehicle to communicate. Using the system, you could actually avail of [...]

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AN ELECTRIFYING FUTURE AWAITS US IN THE CHEVY VOLT

AN ELECTRIFYING FUTURE AWAITS US IN THE CHEVY VOLT

With its ability to go 40 miles at a stretch, completely gas-free, the Chevy Volt has the potential to completely change and revolutionize the way America travels. And with nearly 75% of American daily commuters usually traveling less than 40 miles in a day, the Volt could very well change America’s energy dynamics completely.
It is [...]

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CHEVY EQUINOX FUEL CELL VEHICLE – THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION?

CHEVY EQUINOX FUEL CELL VEHICLE – THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION?

In early 2008, Chevrolet launched a test fleet of Equinox fuel cell vehicles that were hydrogen-powered, across the streets of New York City, Washington D.C. and Southern California.
Known as ‘Project Driveway’, the aim of this initiative was to garner feedback from everyday people about the usability and feasibility of fuel cell vehicles – vehicles that [...]

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THE ORLANDO MIGHT JUST DO THE VOLT!

THE ORLANDO MIGHT JUST DO THE VOLT!

If reports are to be believed, General Motors (GM) is looking at avenues within its product line-up wherein it could incorporate its existing hybrid-electric technology, that it is preparing to proffer in its upcoming offering, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. The Volt is expected to be up for grabs in the U.S. market, by November 2010.
One [...]

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AN EXPRESS LOOK AT THE 2009 CHEVY EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN

AN EXPRESS LOOK AT THE 2009 CHEVY EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN

The Chevrolet Express and the GMC Savana are full-size vans from General Motors, which replaced the Chevrolet Van and GMC Vandura respectively, back in 1996. In this post, we look at the specifications of the 2009 Chevy Express Passenger Van, while the specifications of the Cargo version of the Express are covered in this post, [...]

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A DEKKO AT AMERICA’S TRUCK – THE 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

A DEKKO AT AMERICA’S TRUCK – THE 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

The Chevrolet Silverado, along with its GMC counterpart, the GMC Sierra, is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors. Here we look at the base model, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with the other two models, 2500HD and 3500HD, covered in another one.
The 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 comes in three models:

1500 Regular [...]

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2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500HD – AMERICA’S BEST TRUCK

2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500HD – AMERICA’S BEST TRUCK

The 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD come in numerous models, including:

Regular Cab Long Box: 2500HD (2WD and 4×4), 3500HD SRW 2WD and 3500HD SRW/DRW 4×4
Extended Cab Standard Box: 2500HD 2WD and 4×4
Extended Cab Long Box: 2500HD 2WD and 4×4, and 3500HD SRW/DRW 2WD and 4×4
Crew Cab Standard Box: 2500HD 2WD and 4×4
Crew Cab Long [...]

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A CLOSE LOOK AT THE POWER-PACKED 2009 CHEVY COLORADO

A CLOSE LOOK AT THE POWER-PACKED 2009 CHEVY COLORADO

The Chevrolet Colorado, along with its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are mid-size pickup trucks from GM, that were introduced in 2004, to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma respectively. Combined with enormous flexibility, superb power and luscious looks, the Colorado sure makes for a wholesome package you would love to own!
Available in both 2WD [...]

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IT IS AN AVALANCHE OF FEATURES IN THE 2009 CHEVY AVALANCHE

IT IS AN AVALANCHE OF FEATURES IN THE 2009 CHEVY AVALANCHE

With flexibility as its mantra, the 2009 Chevy Avalanche turns from an SUV to a full-size pickup truck with mighty ease. It comes in various packages as a four-door, five or six passenger sport utility truck that shares GM’s long wheelbase chassis which is used on the Chevrolet Suburban as well as the Cadillac Escalade [...]

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LIVE BETTER WITH THE 2009 CHEVY TAHOE HYBRID

LIVE BETTER WITH THE 2009 CHEVY TAHOE HYBRID

The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid is in fact the first full-size Hybrid SUV in the United States. With the hybrid version of the Tahoe, Chevy has managed to combine the best of both worlds of a full-size SUV, generally seen to have rather poor fuel efficiency, with a Hybrid that delivers excellent fuel economy – thus [...]

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A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE

A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH THE 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe clearly stands out among all the full-size SUVs currently available in the market, for its fuel efficiency of 15 MPG in the city and 21 on the highway – on the XFE (FlexFuel) version of the vehicle.
The 2009 Tahoe is available in four trims – LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ, with [...]

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A CLOSE LOOK AT THE ALL NEW 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA

A CLOSE LOOK AT THE ALL NEW 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA

First introduced in 1958, the Impala not only remains one of Chevrolet’s most prestigious badges till date, it has also been one of the most successful American cars in the entire history of the US automobile industry. Here, we take a close look at the latest avatar of the vehicle, the all new 2010 Chevrolet [...]

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A LOWDOWN ON THE 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU

A LOWDOWN ON THE 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU

Starting life as the Chevrolet Corvelle, back in 1964, the Chevrolet Malibu has come a long way in these 45 years of its existence. Currently in its seventh generation, the Malibu continues to remain a car of choice for thousands of people across the country and abroad. Here we look at the latest avatar of [...]

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WE ARE LOVING THE 2010 CORVETTE ZR1

WE ARE LOVING THE 2010 CORVETTE ZR1

As a car that has spanned across six generations right from its inception in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has truly stood the test of time as a sports vehicle of refined choice. Offered in numerous variants, here we specifically look at the 2010 Corvette ZR1, arguably the fastest (205 mph on the test track) and [...]

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CRUISING ALONG IN THE ALL NEW 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

CRUISING ALONG IN THE ALL NEW 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE

Cruising along on the freeways of the country will get an all new meaning in 2011, once Chevrolet launches its all new Chevrolet Cruze, a succcessor to the soon to be defunct Chevrolet Cobalt.
Already available in various markets across the world, Chevrolet is perhaps leaving the best for last – for it’s home country when [...]

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A LOWDOWN ON THE 2010 CHEVY CAMARO

A LOWDOWN ON THE 2010 CHEVY CAMARO

After a seven year hiatus in the production of the asphalt burning Chevrolet Camaro, General Motors came back with a bang in March last year, to renew production of this real transformer, at its plant in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is the fifth generation of its kind, tracing its lineage back to 1967, [...]

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