Learn About the Chevrolet Cruze Paint Process

Getting the amazing color palette available for the Chevrolet Cruze has been a five year process:

To understand the engineering behind the Cruze exterior appearance, it’s best to start at the end of the paint shop at Lordstown Assembly. A $160 million renovation of Lordstown’s paint facility was completed in late 2005, making it one of the most-advanced paint facilities in the United States.
The two visual layers of paint include a clearcoat top layer that creates the wet, lustrous shine and mirror finish, and the base coat that provides the color pigment and light-reflecting sparkle. Under the visible surface are a crystalline zinc-based conversion coating, an electrodeposition primer, and a powder-primer coat. The powder prime is electrically charged, which makes it cling to the metal body like a magnet. The powder is then “baked” to create a durable smooth surface for painting. This process is more environmentally friendly than traditional liquid primers because it eliminates the need for liquid solvents, and is up to 95 percent efficient.

Before they reach plants like Lordstown, every color finish is subjected to up to 1,825 days of constant exposure in one of the harshest environments on Earth – South Florida.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt Provides Complete Electric Vehicle Package

The much-awaited 2011 Chevrolet Volt will deliver consumers an amazing driving experience in an electric vehicle:

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
 
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OnStar Celebrates National Customer Service Week

OnStar is celebrating the great customer service that has helped customers for over 15 years:

Over the past 15 years OnStar Advisors:


Unlocked more than 4.8 million doors

Delivered more than 61 million Turn-by-Turn Navigation routes

Responded to more than 148,000 vehicle crashes

Provided 2.4 million subscribers with roadside assistance

Located more than 51,000 Stolen Vehicles

“Every day is a unique and memorable experience,” said OnStar Navigation Advisor Vicky Lenke. “Whether I am helping someone find the nearest gas station or setting up a family’s summer trip to Disney World – it’s always satisfying knowing that you could help them in some small way.”

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Chevrolet Cruze Tops Sound Competition

The Chevrolet Cruze with a factory sound system has come out with top honors for 2 of the 3 evaluations at the MECA Sound Quality League competition:

For the subjective evaluation, judges listened to the same music selections in each car for consistency, and awarded points based on system noise, tonality, realism, staging, and placement. The Cruze took first place, with an average of 74.83 points out of a possible 100, compared to 69.75 for Corolla, and 58.83 for Civic.



“The most important measure of an audio system is how well it recreates the experience of listening to a live performance,” said Stern. “From that perspective, the Cruze was clearly the best of the group, delivering more presence, more realistic sub-bass, and silky smooth midrange.


“In our competitions, stock systems typically score between 55 and 65 points,” Stern said. “With nearly 75 points, the Cruze delivers the performance we would expect in a luxury car – not an $18,000 car.”

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Meets the Quiet Interior Challenge

Chevrolet took the challenge of making a compact car with a quiet interior seriously when they were developing the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.  The result is a car with the quiet and refinement of a larger vehicle, but the value and efficiency of a compact.

To meet their objectives for the U.S. market, engineers developed more than 30 acoustic treatments that mute unwanted engine, road, and wind noise. Here are 10 of the most significant features:


500 inches of structural adhesive reduce structural noise and increase body strength

Seven pints of liquid sound deadener on the cabin floor mute road and friction noise, and weigh 30 percent less than conventional sound-deadening materials

A five-millimeter, acoustic-laminated windshield quiets wind noise

Triple seals for all four doors block wind and road noise

30 “Snickers bars” of expandable, sound-blocking baffles in the roofline and window frames quiet noise transmitted around the door openings

The 26- x 50-inch hood liner features acoustic materials that mute engine noise

Two sound-absorbing mats on both sides of the front-of-dash panel isolate engine noise, and save three kilograms of weight by using lightweight materials

A 15-millimeter-thick mat in the spare-tire well absorbs road noise

Four wheel-well liners, backed with textile material, block tire noise

A five-layer headliner muffles cabin noise
 
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OnStar Celebrates 15 Years

OnStar this month celebrates 15 years of offering convenience and increased safety options to users:

This month, employees of OnStar celebrate the company’s 15th anniversary and the positive impact it’s had on millions of lives.


OnStar, founded in 1995 and officially launched at the Chicago Auto Show in 1996, has continually raised the bar for safety and security. As the first telematics service of its kind, the company’s commitment to helping people has resulted in some significant numbers:

More than 1 million responses to Emergency Service alerts, assisting drivers, first responders and local police departments in many life threatening situations;

More than 146,000 responses to Automatic Crash Notifications where OnStar sent emergency personnel to a vehicle whose driver was unresponsive after an airbag deployment.

198 different coastal communities helped with hurricane preparedness through OnStar’s Crisis Assist.

“One of the most rewarding parts about working for OnStar is knowing that we’ve helped save so many lives over the years,” said OnStar President Chris Preuss. “Our emergency services also provide millions of drivers with peace of mind when they’re behind the wheel.”

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New Chevrolet Cruze Commercials Start Today

TV Commercials for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze start today and you might recognize a familiar voice in them:

Television and movie star Tim Allen will be the voice of Chevrolet, beginning with the TV advertising for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. The first ads for the Cruze will air next Tuesday, Sept. 7, Chevrolet announced today.


“Tim Allen brings the right combination of a recognizable voice with the credibility, likeability and humor that will connect with viewers,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president, U.S. marketing, General Motors. “His passion for all things cars makes him the perfect match for the Chevrolet brand.”

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