Chevrolet Orlando Show Car 2011

(from General Motors Press Release) Chevrolet Orlando Show Car Signals Entry into New Segment for the Brand

• Distinctive SUV-like styling
• Adaptable seven-seat accommodation with flat load floor configurability
• Latest-generation 2.0-liter turbo diesel power

The Orlando show car is a clear indication that Chevrolet is considering an expansion to its portfolio with a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with distinctive sport-utility-like design, adaptable seating and impressive interior space.

Based on the recently announced all-new Cruze compact sedan, the Orlando show car carries Chevrolet’s signature design language into a new vehicle segment. It explores the potential of combining the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution.

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Chevrolet Volt Production 2011

(from General Motors Press Release) Chevrolet Volt Leads General Motors Into Its Second Century

DETROIT - General Motors launched its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt - a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles.

"Revealing the production version of the Chevy Volt is a great way to open our second century," said Rick Wagoner, GM Chairman and CEO. "The Volt is symbolic of GM's strong commitment to the future ... just the kind of technology innovation that our industry needs to respond to today's and tomorrow's energy and environmental challenges."

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Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Series 2011

(from Chevrolet Press Release) CHEVROLET CAMARO SYNERGY SERIES 2011

Chevrolet announced today that it will release a special-edition Camaro each year, called the Synergy Series, emphasizing new approaches to accessory parts and customization. At SEMA 2010, the Synergy Series 2011 show car debuts to showcase the car that will be offered to consumers in the first half of 2011 as a special-edition model.

The first Camaro Synergy model was the 2010 Synergy Green special-edition car. It proved so popular with consumers that Chevrolet is now making Synergy an annual series. The Camaro Synergy Series 2011 model contains a mix of exterior and interior accessories – including combinations not available on any other production model, including an exclusive gray interior with red accent stitching throughout. It is based on Camaro Chroma, a show car first exhibited at SEMA in 2009.

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Chevrolet Volt 2011

(from General Motors Press Release) Vehicle Highlights

• World’s first mass-produced, plug-in electric vehicle with a range-extending onboard engine
• Revolutionary Voltec propulsion system delivers between 25 and 50 miles of electric driving (depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature) with a long-life, 16-kW lithium-ion battery and 111-kW (149-hp) electric drive unit; and up to 310 miles of extended range with an onboard 1.4L engine
• Eight-year/100,000-mile warranty on lithium-ion battery pack
• Vehicle dynamics, upscale materials, refinement and spirited performance of a premium sports sedan in an ultra-efficient package
• Extensive use of high-strength steel and full suite of vehicle safety technologies provide occupant protection before, during and after a crash
• Easy-to-use technologies such as configurable displays, Chevrolet Mobile App powered by OnStar MyLink, and MyVolt.com web portal enhance owner experience
• Five years of OnStar Directions and Connections service, including Automatic Crash Response, stolen vehicle assistance and connected navigation

2011 Chevrolet Volt Reinvents Automotive Transportation In A Complete, No-Compromises Electric Package

DETROIT – Chevrolet today introduced the all-new, 2011 Volt electric vehicle with extended range, establishing an entirely new segment in the global automotive market. The five-door, four-passenger Volt is designed to provide the benefits of an electric vehicle without the range limitations associated with other electric vehicles in the market.

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Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2011

(from Chevrolet Press Release) New Camaro Convertible Blends Top-Down Driving Fun With Precise Engineering

• On sale in February 2011
• Well-tailored fabric top
• Acoustical headliner for quietness and easy-to-use single latch
• Robust, reinforced structure supports a sports coupe-like driving experience
• Better torsional stiffness than BMW 3-Series convertible

LOS ANGELES – 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.

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Chevrolet Camaro 2011

(from General Motors Press Release) 2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO: THE FUN CONTINUES

Camaro was welcomed back onto the highways, boulevards and cruise nights of America last year with enthusiasm. In a still-recovering market, it outsold its primary pony car rival 11 months straight, with sales of more than 90,000 (through April 2010).

Customers continue to turn their new Camaros into personal statements, outfitting them with the wide array of appearance, convenience and performance options and accessories offered through Chevrolet dealers. The RS appearance package, with its High-Intensity Discharge headlamps accented by LED-illuminated “halo” rings, is the most popular option.

For 2011, the Camaro rolls on with evolutionary changes. They include:

-- An increased horsepower rating for the 3.6L V-6 VVT – 312 (232 kW) vs. 2010’s 304 horsepower / 227 kW rating – while still offering an EPA-rated 29 mpg on the highway.
-- The Synergy Green Metallic exterior color will be offered on all Camaro models for a limited time; also, the Synergy Green instrument panel and door trim panels on 2LT and 2SS models will be available.
-- Head-Up Display is now standard on 2LT and 2SS equipment packages. The system projects vehicle speed and other data onto the windshield for easy, at-a-glance viewing that doesn’t require the driver to take his or her eyes off the road.
-- OnStar with a six-month Directions and Connections subscription is standard on all models.

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Chevrolet Aveo RS 2011

(from GM Press Release) Chevrolet Aveo RS Show Car: A Wake-Up Call For The Small-Car Segment

-- Dynamic hot hatch designed to appeal to young enthusiasts
-- Personalization is built into the design
-- Roominess and upscale amenities not usually found in subcompacts
-- 1.4L I-4 Ecotec turbo delivers exceptional fuel economy with performance when needed

DETROIT – 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 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.

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