2011 Chevrolet Cruze Offers Fuel Efficiency Without Hybrid Price Tag

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruz will offer buyers a car with mid-size presence, but compact car fuel-efficiency:

At the New York Auto Show, Chevrolet reveals the compact 2011 Cruze Eco. This high-efficiency model is powered by a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with variable valve timing that achieves an estimated 40 mpg on the highway when combined with a six-speed manual transmission. Cruze Eco is expected to deliver the best fuel economy in the compact segment, while offering midsize car presence.

“The Cruze Eco delivers hybrid-like efficiency without the price tag,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. vice president Chevrolet marketing. “Along with the Volt electric vehicle, it demonstrates how Chevrolet is working to bring new products to market that range from gas-friendly to gas-free.”

Chevrolet also shows an optional RS sport appearance package for the Cruze LT and LTZ trim levels.

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Update on Chevrolet Volt Battery Testing

The battery for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt has undergone some rigorous testing with impressive results:

Recent calibration drives of pre-production Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles have achieved up to 39.9 miles of emission-free, electric-only driving range, chief engineer Andrew Farah said Monday during a program update for news media.

The Volt, which can travel up to 300 miles beyond its pure electric range because of a small on board gasoline engine, recently completed a round of cold weather testing in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada, and will undergo additional hot weather testing in Yuma, AZ, in June and July.

The Volt remains on schedule for start of regular production in the fourth quarter. Farah, chief engineer for the Volt and the Opel Ampera, said more than 500,000 test miles have already been put on the pre-production Volt vehicles.

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Chevrolet and Youth Baseball: Working Together for Communities

Chevrolet has long been a supporter of youth baseball in communities across the country, and that strong partnership continues this year.  In fact, it has been expanded:

Chevrolet has expanded its support of youth baseball players in communities across the country through the Chevy Youth Baseball program. Since its beginning in Atlanta in 2006, Chevy Youth Baseball has benefitted more than one million youth baseball players and their families.

Participating youth baseball leagues receive equipment and monetary donations, unique Major League Baseball experiences including tickets to games and invitations to exclusive instructional clinics, as well as fundraising opportunities compliments of Chevy and its dealers.

And this year, Chevrolet is partnering with Major League Baseball® , MLB Advanced Media and The Scotts Company (the Official Lawn Care Company of MLB) to refurbish five youth baseball fields in the U.S. through ‘Building Diamonds and Dreams.’ At www.chevybaseball.com fans of their local youth baseball team can enter their ZIP code for a chance to win the field makeover. An ongoing tally of the most active ZIP codes will be shown on the web site. Five winners will be drawn from the ZIP codes submitted. Nominating a ZIP code numerous times could increase the chance of being selected.

Each consumer who nominates a ZIP code on-line gives kids a chance to win a ballpark makeover, and also will be entered for a chance to win their choice of a new Chevy Malibu, Traverse, Equinox or Silverado.

The program will run from MLB Opening Day (April 5) and continue through the MLB All-Star Game®, ending July 16, 2010.

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Spring Event at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet

The Spring Event at Tyrrell-Doyle Chevrolet is the time to get 0% apr for 60 months on select 2010 models, for qualified buyers:

Spring is here with great deals on award-winning vehicles like the 2010 Chevy Malibu, Traverse and Silverado 1500. Each has been named a Consumers Digest "Best Buy" two years in a row. Chevy Malibu is a beautifully crafted car with world-class design and engineering. Chevy Traverse is the crossover that offers seating for eight and an EPA estimated 24 MPG on the highway. And with the available Vortec 6.2L V8, Chevy Silverado 1500 is the most powerful half-ton Crew Cab pickup on the planet. Plus, they're backed by the safety and security of OnStar3 standard for the first year and a 5-year/100,000 mile transferable Powertrain Warranty.4

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3Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.

4Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details

Automobile Magazine First Look at 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Automobile Magazine recently took a look at the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco and RS:

First, the Cruze Eco. Like LT and LTZ models, the Eco is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque mated to either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual. Though EPA fuel economy figures aren't yet available, Chevy says that the Eco achieves 40 mpg highway when combined with the manual, three mpg better than the five-speed-equipped Cobalt XFE, but the automaker does not yet have a figure for auto-trans models.

Chevrolet managed to boost fuel economy without cutting power thanks to a number of small aerodynamic changes. First, the Cruze Eco is fitted with ultra-low rolling resistance tires on unique 17-inch aluminum wheels. Further, it receives a revised grille, lower front air-dam extension, numerous underbody panels, rear spoiler, and a lower-grille shutter that closes at high speeds that improves engine cooling though optimized airflow.

The RS, meanwhile, is an appearance package for LT and LTZ models. On the outside, it features unique front and rear fascias as well as fog lights. Inside, chrome trim replaces the standard silver finishes on the and the gauge cluster receives ice-blue backlighting.

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Looking for a Family Sedan? Take a Look at the Chevrolet Malibu

Are you looking for a dependable, comfortable family sedan?  The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is a great choice.  The 2009 model was the recipient of numerous awards including:

kbb.com-- 2009 Best New Family Vehicles

Parents Mag & Edmunds.com-- 2009 Best Family Car (sedan category)

US News & World Reports-- #1 Affordable Midsize Car (2009)

Automobile Mag--  Named an All Star (2009)

Consumer Digest--  2009 'Best Buy' Winner

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Offers Flexibility

The 2011 Silverado HD offers a wide variety of terrific features and flexibility:

Chevrolet's new 2011 Silverado 3500HD chassis cab trucks are stronger, sturdier and more secure. They offer a wider range of uses than the models they replace, thanks to a more powerful 6.6L Duramax diesel, as well as increased gross vehicle weight ratings of up to 13,200 pounds (5,987 kg) and a gross combined weight rating of up to 27,500 pounds (12,473 kg) on dual rear wheel models.

“These trucks were designed for a large variety of uses, all based on customer feedback,” said Joyce Mattman, marketing director, GM Fleet and Commercial Operations. “Our engineers met with members of the National Truck Equipment Association during the development process, giving us valuable feedback and input to the truck you're seeing today.”

New for chassis cabs are 2WD and 4WD crew cab configurations. The crew cab replaces the previous extended cab, allowing more people to travel more comfortably – a benefit for work crews traveling to the job site. The new crew cab chassis cab configuration is offered in a 60-inch cab-to-axle (CA), while the regular cab chassis cab models are offered in 60-inch and 84-inch CAs.

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