Chevrolet Volt Undergoes Hot Weather Testing

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is being put through hot weather testing at the GM Desert Proving Grounds in Arizona:

While the Volt is designed to operate in all weather and temperature conditions, one of the tests it is undergoing in the desert is the Hot Soak Evaluation, where temperatures inside the cabin can exceed 175 degrees F.

Engineers “bake” the Volt in the sun for several hours, then open everything in the car, cycle all of the electric accessories and then take the car down the ride handling track to check for squeaks and rattles. Additionally, they check to make sure the door seals continue to close off the cabin to the hot air as they cool the Volt down using its high-efficiency air conditioning system.

“The car performed well,” said senior durability test engineer Steve Pratt. “The air conditioner cooled things off from our interior temperature of 138 degrees down to a nice comfortable temperature for driving.”

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Chevrolet Vehicles Top J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Two Chevrolet vehicles, Avalanche and Tahoe, have earned the top honors for their segment in the 2010 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.  Two other vehicles, Malibu and Suburban, also ranked in the top three of their segment.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Offers Midsize Car at Compact Price

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is expected to begin arriving at dealerships in September.  It will offer four trim levels;  all offering midsize car size and comfort with a compact car price:

The 2011 Cruze will be offered for retail sale in four models:

Cruze LS starting at $16,995, including:

Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and six-speed manual transmission

The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system, power rear-door child safety locks

Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation

Standard convenience features including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, driver information center, and XM Radio with three month trial subscription


Cruze LT starting at $18,895, including:

Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission

16-inch wheels


Cruze Eco starting at $18,895, including:

Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed manual transmission

Segment-leading expected 40 miles per gallon highway

Standard 17-inch alloy wheels with ultra low-rolling resistance tires, and enhanced aerodynamic performance package


Cruze LTZ starting at $22,695, including:

Standard 1.4L Ecotec turbo and six-speed automatic transmission

Standard six-way power driver seat, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with audio interface, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and remote vehicle start

Standard automatic climate control, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, and ultrasonic rear-parking assist

18-inch alloy wheels


Major available options features on Cruze include:

In-dash navigation system with 40-gigabyte hard drive, enabling pause-and-play radio, downloading of audio CDs, or transferring MP3 files from a USB memory device

Pioneer Audio system, with nine speakers and 250-watt amplifier

Heated leather seats

Ultrasonic rear park assist

RS Appearance package, including rocker moldings, unique front and rear fascias, front fog lamps, and rear spoiler

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Earns Top Safety Pick Award

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safey (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Award:

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox received the highest possible rollover protection rating of “Good” in the first Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rollover tests of midsize SUVs and crossovers, one of four tests leading to the Institute’s Top Safety Pick award.

“The Top Safety award recognizes vehicles that are on the top rung for safety,” said IIHS president Adrian Lund. “The Equinox is in an elite group of vehicles that have achieved the highest ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear crash protection, and that have electronic stability control to help drivers avoid serious crashes.”

The 2010 Equinox offers standard four-wheel disc brakes, traction control and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. In addition, Equinox offers six standard air bags: dual frontal air bags, head curtain side air bags and seat-mounted side air bags. \

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