2011 Chevrolet Volt
This car uses a 16-kilowatt hour lithium-ion battery coupled with a 3-cylinder, 1-liter gasoline engine that powers a 53 kW generator.The Volt represents a completely new paradigm: a mass-produced, affordably priced, all-electric sedan sold in the U.S., specifically as a daily driver. If it succeeds, it could lead the way to GM's reinvention as a strong American automaker.
GM execs have said the Volt will go 230 miles on one charge, although the car has yet to get EPA certification. Top speed is 120 mph.
Estimated price is $40,000. Chevy execs have said the price will be determined in part by the price of gas
Chevrolet 2010 Camaro
Chevrolet has unveiled the 2010 Camaro Transformers Special Edition. The BumbleBee package includes the iconic rally black stripes, the Autobot shield on both the interior and the exterior and the Transformers logo. The price is $995.
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition was unveiled at the Comic-Con in San Diego.
Given the success of the blockbuster movie, it was almost inevitable that GM should release this package.
As Karen Rafferty, product marketing director, Chevrolet, commented: "When the first Transformers movie was setting box office records, we had countless customers asking to purchase the 'Bumblebee' Camaro."
The “Bumblebee edition” Camaro package is available for $995.
Customers can order the Transformers Special Edition as either a Rally Yellow LT or SS model. The optional RS appearance package can also be added.
Malibu 2009 - Chevrolet mid size car with hybrid technology
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
is largely unchanged following its 2008 redesign. This is the smaller of Chevy's two midsize sedans. It shares its basic design with the Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura, and Saab 9-3. LS, LT, and LTZ trim levels remain unchanged. A gas/electric Hybrid model is also available. LS and LT have a standard 169-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission. A 6-speed automatic for the 4-cylinder is available on the LT and standard on the LTZ. LT and LTZ are available with a 252-hp 3.6-liter V6 that teams with the 6-speed automatic.
The Hybrid combines the 4-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor. The sole transmission is a 4-speed automatic. The hybrid system can turn off the gas engine while at a stop, but the car cannot accelerate solely on electric power. No plug-in charging is required. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. New for 2009 is a wireless cell phone link. Seventeen-inch wheels are now standard on the LS and Hybrid versus the 16s previously offered.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family-oriented sedans and wagons. Our Best Buys include the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 5, Saturn Aura, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, and Nissan Maxima.
