News Releases
2008-08-26 Chevy is Ready to Rock Richmond International Raceway
Detroit - Chevrolet is getting ready to rock out on Sept. 6th at 5:45 p.m. prior to the start of the Chevy Rock & Roll 400! For the sixth-straight year Chevy will bring together the sounds of rock and roll and the intensity of NASCAR racing during the Chevy Rock & Roll 400. ...
2008-08-21 GM Announces $500 Million Investment for New Small Car
Lordstown, OHIO - General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today announced that the company will invest more than $500 million in the U.S. to build the Chevrolet Cruze, an all-new global compact car. ...
2008-08-21 All-new Chevrolet Cruze features dramatic design
Detroit - The first photographs of Chevrolet's all-new Cruze sedan - making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October - reveal a dynamic four-door coupe that proves exciting design and value are not mutually exclusive. ...
2008-08-12 GM Full-Size Pickups And SUVs Deliver Better Fuel Economy And Same Great Capabilities With New 'XFE' Models
DETROIT - General Motors is building on the segment-leading fuel economy of its full-size pickups and SUVs with new XFE models of the 2009 Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon. ...
2008-08-11 Chevy performance icon kicks off GM's Woodward Dream Cruise activities
There's no better place for Chevy's performance icon to make an appearance than right in its own backyard on Woodward Avenue as General Motors kicks off its Woodward Dream Cruise activities with a special appearance of the latest model of the all American icon--the 2009 Corvette ZR1--at a private function for media on Thursday, August 14, at 3:45 pm at Athens Coney Island. ...
2008-08-07 Chevrolet Launches New Advertising During Olympics
DETROIT - Chevrolet kicks off new advertising during Friday's Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ...
2008-07-29 General Motors Delivers 17 '08 Models That Get 30 mpg or Better on the Highway
DETROIT - From nicely equipped entry subcompacts to award-winning midsize sedans and a capable, compact SUV, General Motors offers plenty of choices for consumers who want to wring more miles out of a gallon of gas. ...
2008-07-24 John Middlebrook to Pace Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in Corvette Z06
INDIANAPOLIS - In 1997, when John Middlebrook served as Chevrolet's general manager, he said: "Corvette is now, and will continue to remain Chevrolet's flagship. It is our technological and image showcase. Even more importantly, Corvette stands as the most singularly dramatic example of what we mean by 'Genuine Chevrolet.' Corvette is much more than just a car. It's a love affair. Words alone fail to convey the passion it inspires." ...
2008-07-23 U.S. Postal Service Receives Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle from General Motors for Delivering Mail
Irvine, Calif. -- General Motors Corp. and the U.S. Postal Service are joining forces again to deliver mail using hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. The two organizations announced today that the U.S. Postal Service becomes the latest entry into Chevrolet's Project Driveway, the world's first and largest market test of fuel cell vehicles to date. ...
2008-07-22 GM Hosts Disabilities Matters Conference
DETROIT, MI - Members of GM's Fleet and Commercial organization will host a special conference designed to help companies collaborate on best practices for relating to people with disabilities. ...
2008-07-21 Chevrolet Unveils The 2010 Camaro - A Fun, Efficient Sports Car For The 21st Century
DETROIT -Chevrolet introduced the production 2010 Camaro today. It is a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21 st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency - including 26-mpg estimated highway fuel economy. ...
2008-07-21 MEDIA ADVISORY: Webcast to unveil 2010 Camaro
Today, Monday July 21, 2008 at 4 pm EDT Chevrolet will unveil the production version of the 2010 Camaro in a live webcast hosted by Ed Peper of Chevrolet and Ed Welburn of GM Design. ...
2008-07-08 Chevrolet Cruze
Detroit - Chevrolet announced today that its all-new entry in the compact segment will be called Cruze. The new Chevrolet will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October. ...
2008-06-27 Chevrolet Announces Pricing For The 2009 Traverse
DETROIT - Chevrolet announced the 2009 Traverse crossover will carry a MSRP of $28,990, including a $735 destination charge, for the 2WD LS model. It goes on sale this fall. ...
2008-06-24 Chevrolet Roars Into Houston for "Chevy's Freedom Over Texas"
HOUSTON - Whether the idea of a perfect Fourth of July celebration includes a sneak peek at hot concept cars and trucks, hanging out with NASCAR's finest 200 mph race cars ...
2008-06-24 Form Enhances Function: Chevy Traverse's Wind-Cheating Design Helps It Deliver Expected Segment-Best Fuel Economy
DETROIT - Besides its bowtie insignia, the all-new Traverse crossover shares something important with Chevy's midsize cars: an exceptional aerodynamic drag coefficient (cd) that enables great fuel economy. ...
2008-06-17 Corvette ZR1 By The Numbers
The Corvette ZR1 has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1's performance-per-dollar ratio. ...
2008-06-12 Safe Kids Program Hits Major Milestone--One Million Seats Checked for Proper Installation
LOS ANGELES -- Safe Kids Buckle Up, the child passenger safety program of Safe Kids USA sponsored by General Motors and Chevrolet, has reached a milestone no other program can claim: one million child safety seats checked for proper installation. ...
2008-06-10 California EPA and General Motors Team up to Help Drivers Reduce Motor Oil Consumption
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - General Motors, the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) announced today that they are joining forces to encourage drivers to follow their vehicle manufacturer's recommendations on oil changes, which for millions of GM vehicles could be much longer than the decades-old standard of 3,000 miles between changes. ...
2008-06-09 Chevrolet Announces Pricing For 2009 Aveo And Aveo5
DETROIT - Chevrolet today announced pricing for the 2009 Aveo lineup - including the redesigned Aveo5 five-door hatchback - begins at $12,120 (including a $660 destination charge) for Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS, making it one of the most affordable cars on the market. ...
2008-06-06 An Apple For The Teacher, A Chevy Cobalt For The Student
Nashville, Tenn. - During Fall 2008, high school seniors at more than 200 schools in 26 Tennessee counties learned that having perfect attendance would make them eligible to win a new 2008 Chevy Cobalt sedan this June. Close to 500 students faithfully attended all 180 days during the school year. ...
2008-06-04 GM Delivers First Hybrids to Dubai Government
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - General Motors today delivered its first hybrid vehicles in the Middle East to the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). ...
2008-05-29 General Motors Announces California Public Policy Partners in Chevrolet's Project Driveway
DETROIT - As a further demonstration of its commitment to fuel cell technology, General Motors handed the keys to four Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles to a group of key government partners who are participating in Chevrolet's Project Driveway - the largest-ever market test of fuel cell-electric vehicles. ...
2008-05-27 DOE Takes Delivery of A Chevy Equinox Electric Vehicle Powered by a Hydrogen Fuel Cell
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the addition of a Chevy Equinox fuel cell electric vehicle to its fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today joined the team of pioneers - from regular families to media, celebrities and businesses - helping to make fuel cell vehicles a reality. ...
2008-05-21 Media Advisory: Emerson Fittipaldi to Participate in Ethanol Summit at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, ethanol refiner and driver of the Corvette Z06 Indy 500 pace car powered by E85 Ethanol for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500, Emerson Fittipaldi will participate in the third annual Ethanol Summit and panel discussion held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22 from 9:30-11 am in the North Pavilion. ...
2008-05-21 Mississippi State University Students Win GM and DOE Challenge X 2008 Competition
Washington, D.C. - Mississippi State University, for the second consecutive year, has earned top honors in General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Challenge X student engineering competition. ...
2008-05-16 Restore the Horse, Chevrolet Donate Horsepower to Wayne County
DETROIT, Mich. - Chevrolet today donated 365 horses to the Restore the Horse Foundation for the Wayne County Sheriff's Office mounted police unit. ...
2008-05-12 MEDIA ADVISORY - Student-Engineered "Green" Vehicles Cross the East Coast Road Rally Finish Line in Washington, D.C.
Culminating four years of competition General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy will host a finish line ceremony and press conference featuring vehicles from the collegiate engineering competition Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility. ...
2008-05-08 GM's Web-Based Course Provides Comprehensive Training for Drivers of Large Vans
DETROIT - General Motors continues to make training available for its large van consumers. ...
2008-05-08 It's What's Inside That Counts
Detroit, Mich. - With rising gas prices, today's car buyers admit fuel efficiency and diversity is not just a necessity, it's also fashion forward. ...
2008-05-07 MEDIA ADVISORY - Student Teams Show Off "Green" Vehicles at New Jersey Ride and Drive
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM) will host a behind-the-scenes opportunity to see the vehicles from the collegiate engineering competition Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility in action. ...
2008-05-07 MEDIA ADVISORY - Student Teams Show Off "Green" Vehicles at New York Ride and Drive Kicks Off Road Rally to Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM) will host a media ride and drive event featuring vehicles from the collegiate engineering competition Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility. ...
2008-05-07 Chevrolet Unveils New Midget Racing Engine
INDIANAPOLIS - Chevrolet's all-new Midget racing engine was unveiled today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by GM representatives and United States Auto Club (USAC) team owner Tony Stewart. ...
2008-05-01 D.C. Drivers Help Electric Vehicles Become a Reality
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the Shell station on Benning Road Northeast, General Motors President and Chief Operating Officer, Fritz Henderson, today presented the keys to the area's first motorists to be selected to test drive away in advanced technology hydrogen fuel cell powered Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles. ...
2008-04-29 New Chevy Cobalt XFE Delivers 'Xtra' Fuel Economy - Segment Best 36 MPG On The Highway
DETROIT - Consumers looking to squeeze the most mileage from every gallon of gas will find much to appreciate with the new Chevy Cobalt XFE. It delivers a segment-best 36 mpg in highway driving, outdistancing competitors like the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla. ...
2008-04-25 Chevrolet Announces Certified Power Ratings For The New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 638 Hp From The Supercharged LS9 V-8
PONTIAC, Mich. - When it was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 liters of displacement. ...
2008-04-23 New York County Joins Chevrolet's "Project Driveway" Program to Market Test Fuel Cell Vehicles
ROCHESTER, NY - Monroe County, New York, announced today that they will use a Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric vehicle as part of their efforts to promote a cleaner and greener environment in the Western New York area. ...
2008-04-22 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Offered With Segment-Exclusive Four-Cylinder/Six-Speed Automatic Powertrain
DETROIT - Chevrolet's popular, award-winning 2008 Malibu offers an expanded range of customer choices this spring, with an efficient four-cylinder/six-speed automatic combination offered on LTZ models. ...
2008-04-22 Six-Month Report: Chevy Malibu Continues To Win New Customers, Offers More Diverse Lineup
DETROIT - It's been approximately six months since Chevrolet's redesigned Malibu was launched. ...
2008-04-03 Chevrolet Volt Development Charges On
WARREN, Mich. - Engineers at GM's battery test facilities have developed a new computer algorithm to accelerate durability testing of the advanced lithium-ion batteries needed to power the Chevrolet Volt for up to 40 miles (64 km) of electric-only driving. ...
2008-03-28 First Dealership-Owned E85 Station Opens in Texas
GRAPEVINE, Tex. - Texans with flex-fuel vehicles gained easier access Friday to E85 ethanol at the first public biofuel pumps in the nation owned by a new car and truck dealership. ...
2008-03-28 Saddle Up, Feel the Thunder at Chevy Thunder Days in Stockyards Station
Fort Worth, TX - The 8th Annual Chevy Thunder is roaring into Stockyards Station in Fort Worth, Friday-Saturday, April 4-5 for a free, two-day race extravaganza. ...
2008-03-26 Chevrolet Supports Autism Speaks' Efforts to Boost Awareness and Raise Funds for Autism Research
DETROIT - Autism Speaks and Chevrolet today announced a month-long promotion to help generate up to $1 million for the non-profit organization and create greater awareness of autism, a disorder that is now diagnosed in one in every 150 children. ...
2008-03-19 Chevrolet Announces Pricing For The Turbocharged Cobalt SS
DETROIT - Powered by a 260-horsepower (194 kW) turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Ecotec engine, the Cobalt SS delivers a balance of track-proven performance capability, driving refinement and premium features. ...
2008-03-03 Virgin Atlantic To Use Chevrolet Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles To Transport VIP Passengers
NEW YORK - Virgin Atlantic Airways, Ltd. today announced it will use Chevrolet Equinox hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for its "complimentary ground transfer service for upper class passengers" for planes landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). ...
2008-02-25 New 2009 Chevrolet Express And GMC Savana 4500 Cutaway Van Delivers Best-In-Class Payload And Horsepower
DETROIT - General Motors' Fleet and Commercial Operations announced the all-new, 2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 4500 commercial cutaway van. ...
2008-02-19 Chevrolet Accelerates to the Cleveland Auto Show
General Motors will conduct a press conference at the Cleveland Auto Show showcasing the new turbocharged 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe that delivers a balance of track-proven performance capability, driving refinement and premium features - along with an undeniably fun and youthful character. ...
2008-02-19 Next Generation of Hollywood Goes Green at First 'Chevy Rocks the Future'
BURBANK, Calif. - As Hollywood and the rest of the nation embrace a greener way of living, Chevrolet is rolling out the green carpet for celebrities and young influencers at the first-ever "Chevy Rocks the Future" event, Feb. 19 at The Walt Disney Studios. ...
2008-02-15 An Apple For The Teacher, A Chevy Cobalt For The Student
Nashville, TN - Going to school just got sweeter for high school Seniors at over 200 schools in 26 Tennessee counties because of the Drive For Perfection Program. ...
2008-02-14 GM Premieres First Ever Fuel Cell, Hybrid SUV Fleet at the Oscars
The red-carpet arrivals at the 80th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24, will be transformed with advanced technology vehicles from GMC and Chevrolet. This fuel-friendly fleet - larger than any other assembled for a major awards show before - will enable Hollywood's hottest talent to enjoy stylish and environmentally friendly rides... ...
2008-02-14 Chevrolet's Special '427 Limited Edition Z06' Salutes Classic 427 Corvettes
DETROIT - Chevrolet announced the 2008 Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06, a limited-production model that pays homage to the big-block Stingray models of the mid-1960s. ...
2008-02-11 Corvette ZR1 Enters The World Of Supercars
GENEVA - The Corvette ZR1 is set to make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. ...
2008-02-08 GM Inspires Fashion Students from Driveway to Runway
Today a group of young fashion designers will take a sneak peek at General Motors' new production vehicles and concept cars at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as GM and the International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) kick off their sixth year as partners in the annual GM Student Design Competition. ...
2008-02-06 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, with Enhanced Powertrain, Delivers Efficient, Responsive and Safe Driving Experience
CHICAGO - The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse delivers a robust and satisfying combination of power, efficiency, ride and safety. The driving experience is supported by a sophisticated, 3.6L DOHC V-6 that features variable valve timing and gasoline direct-injection technology. ...
2008-02-06 Chevrolet Announces the All-New 2009 Traverse
CHICAGO - Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an expressively styled, well-equipped crossover that gives customers people-hauling and cargo-carrying capability typically found in larger SUVs. ...
2008-02-06 2009 Chevrolet HHR Gets E85 FlexFuel Capability
CHICAGO - The 2009 Chevrolet HHR small SUV will become the first four-cylinder model in General Motors Corp.'s North American lineup that can run on either gasoline or E85 ethanol. ...
2008-01-22 Chevrolet and Macy's Team up to Announce "Chicago Women of the Year" Competition with Help from Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle Dan Hampton
A press event will be held at Macy's on State Street in Chicago to kick off the nomination process for a landmark "Chicago Women of the Year" program developed by Chevrolet. ...
2008-01-22 Chevrolet to Provide Gas-Friendly Vehicles during GRAMMY Week
A fleet of gas-friendly vehicles from Chevrolet will bring an eco-friendly presence to the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 10. As the "official vehicle of the 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards," Chevrolet will provide both Hybrid and FlexFuel E85 ethanol SUVs to transport talent to the Awards telecast and other GRAMMY Week events. In addition, Chevrolet will "electrify" the red carpet with a show-stopping display of the extended-range electric vehicle Chevy Volt Concept car. ...
2008-01-18 First Retail Sale '09 Corvette ZR1 Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The first '09 Corvette ZR1 to go on sale will go to the highest bidder, Saturday, Jan. 19, at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds from the ZR1's sale, as well as a trio of collectable authentic NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo racecar hoods, will benefit United Way for Southeast Michigan. ...
2008-01-15 Corvette Racing Goes Green with E85 Ethanol Fuel in 2008 American Le Mans Series
DETROIT - Corvette Racing will be powered by E85 ethanol, a high-octane, renewable alternative fuel, in the 2008 American Le Mans Series. As part of the series' "green racing" initiative, the most successful team in ALMS history will use a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline in the demanding arena of endurance road racing. ...
2008-01-13 General Motors North American International Auto Show Vehicles Are Driven By Design, Technology And Lower Environmental Impact
General Motors will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands at the 2008 North American International Show. GM?s NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability and performance while reducing environmental impact. The show opens to the public on Jan. 19. ...
2008-01-13 Chevrolet Malibu Named 2008 North American Car of the Year
DETROIT - For the second consecutive year, a car from General Motors Corporation has taken top honors in the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards, as announced today at the opening of the North American International Auto Show. ...
2008-01-08 General Motors Demonstrates Self-Driving Chevrolet Tahoe 'Boss' At Consumer Electronics Show
LAS VEGAS - At the Consumer Electronics Show, General Motors will demonstrate an unmanned Chevrolet Tahoe that used electronics to successfully "drive" itself through a 60-mile urban course in November to win a prestigious U.S. Defense Department-sponsored competition. ...
2008-01-03 GM Asks The World: "What's Next?"
DETROIT - What should power the world's vehicles in 20 years? How can personal transportation become more sustainable in an age of increasing global competition for resources? What role will the automotive industry play in developing markets? ...