Chevrolet Presents the 2012 Sonic

Chevrolet presented the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic at the North American International Auto Show, describing it as an efficient, fun-to-drive small car:

■Small car with aggressive, youthful design in five-door and sedan models


■Available Ecotec 1.4L turbo with an estimated 138 hp (103 kW)

■Engineered for agile, athletic ride and handling

■Smart connectivity features including MyChevrolet smart phone app

■Only small car built in America

Read entire article here.
 
Find out more about the upcoming 2012 Chevrolet Sonic at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet.

Chevrolet Volt Wins 2011 North American Car of the Year

The Chevrolet Volt has added 2011 North American Car of the Year to its many awards:

The North American Car of the Year is selected by a jury of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the United States, representing newspapers, magazines, websites, television and radio shows.


The North American Car of the Year is the latest in a series of major awards presented to the Volt, which previously was named:


Motor Trend 2011 Car of the Year
Green Car Journal 2011 Green Car of the Year
Car and Driver 10Best for 2011
Ward’s AutoWorld 10 Best Engines for 2011
AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2011 Automobile of the Year
2010 Breakthrough Technology, by Popular Mechanics

Read entire article here.

Learn more about the Chevrolet Volt at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has received a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA, plus is now a IIHS Top Safety Pick:

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze received the highest possible ratings of “Good” in front, side, rear and rollover crash protection tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which recognized Cruze as a 2011 Top Safety Pick.
“The new Cruze was clearly engineered from the ground up to meet the highest standards in safety performance,” said IIHS President Adrian Lund. “The Top Safety Pick award means that buyers of the Cruze will know they’re getting state-of-the-art protection in the most common kinds of crashes.”
The 2011 Cruze offers more standard safety features than any vehicle in its class and represents Chevrolet’s commitment to continuous safety – before, during and after a crash. Standard features include StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control, anti-lock brakes, Panic Brake Assist and Enhanced Smart Pedal/Brake Override.
The Cruze is the first car in its class with 10 standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, seat-mounted side-impact air bags and head curtain side air bags in the front and outboard rear seating positions and front knee air bags – a first for the segment. OnStar’s standard safety and security package is included.

Read entire article here.

Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet would like to tell you more about the exciting 2011 Chevrolet Cruze!  Contact them today!

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Earns NHTSA's 5-Star Rating

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has earned the NHTSA's 5-Star Overall Safety Rating:

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze earned five-star crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), further building on the vehicle’s safety record in markets around the world.
The Cruze was tested under NHTSA’s revised New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) implemented this fall for the 2011 model year. The rating is based on more rigorous frontal and side crash tests in addition to rollover resistance testing. Under the new system, the three test conditions are combined mathematically into an “Overall Vehicle Score.”
The Cruze is the first vehicle tested under the new rating system to achieve five stars in each of the individual crash impact conditions, leading to an overall vehicle score of five stars – the highest rating possible.

“Cruze has achieved five-star crash safety scores everywhere it is rated in the world. This is the direct result of our global engineering team’s focused effort,” said Jeff Boyer, General Motors’ executive director of vehicle safety. “These safety ratings reflect the confidence we have in Cruze’s state-of-the-art safety technologies and overall crashworthiness.”

Read entire article here.

Find out more about the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet.

OnStar to Report on Santa

Those with OnStar equipped vehicles will have a fun way to track Santa this year:

On Christmas Eve, OnStar advisors will be prepared to give subscribers specific location-based updates on Santa Claus’ journey around the world based on data received in partnership with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).


Beginning at 6 a.m. EST on Christmas Eve, OnStar subscribers can press the blue OnStar button in their vehicles to request a “Santa Update.” OnStar advisors will share Santa’s whereabouts through 5 a.m. EST Christmas morning.

“It’s great to provide our customers with a fun, highly informative benefit during the holidays,” said Scott Kubicki, executive director, OnStar Sales, Services and Marketing. “Our advisors also enjoy hearing children’s surprise and joy when they learn that St. Nick is only hours away from their home.”

Read entire article here.

Find out more about OnStar equipped vehicles at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet.

Chevrolet Silverado HD Named Motor Trend Truck of the Year

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD has been honored with the title of 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year:

“On the outside the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD appears to have been given a subtle makeover, but it’s what’s under the skin that makes this truck a winner,” said Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief Angus MacKenzie. “Chevy engineers focused on three key areas – powertrain, frame, and suspension – to deliver a truck with significantly improved capability and more refinement.”


The new 2011 Silverado HD built in Flint, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind., was introduced this summer, featuring new frame and suspension designs, and a more powerful Duramax diesel engine with 397 horsepower, 765 lb.-ft. of torque, and 11 percent better fuel-economy. As a result, the 2011 Silverado HD is capable of towing up to 21,700 pounds, or carrying 6,635 pounds of payload. The new Silverado HD also offers available confidence- and control-related features specifically for towing including electronic trailer sway control, hill start assist and smart exhaust brake system.

Read entire article here.

Learn more about the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet.

GM Receives Award for Environmental Excellence

Chevrolet's parent company, GM, recently received an award for their commitment to environmental concerns:

General Motors received an Energy and Environmental Excellence Award from Hart Energy Publishing, recognizing the company’s progress toward the sustainable use of global natural resources and reducing its environmental footprint.


The award was presented Thursday at the “Meeting the Clean Fuels Challenge” conference in Houston.

“We work hard to reduce our environmental impact throughout all of our business practices from sustainable facilities and greener vehicles to recycling and reusing materials,” said Mike Robinson, vice president of Environment, Energy and Safety policy at GM.

Read entire article here.

Learn more about Chevrolet and GM's commitment to the environment at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet.