Official: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette gets upgraded interior, new tires and options [w/video]

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 platform soldiers for the year 2012, although buyers are looking forward to some subtle changes compared to the 2011 model. The entire 2012 Chevrolet Corvette line now benefits from a slightly massaged interior includes a new steering wheel and new seats. The Throne pack more supportive on the sides and strengthen micro-inserts are also available for the first time. The revised features crab-spokes wrapped hide and what General Motors calls to trim the "streamlined"switch. Who has time recently in a Corvette will know that this internal tweaks much needed improvements.

Otherwise, the base 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will remain remarkably unaffected. Those who choose to Z06 and ZR1 trims a few new changes, however. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires are now optional on both the big boys, and tell the engineers that the new rubber should set an eight-percent gain in the transverse acceleration and the private tests at Virginia International Raceway was good improvement of three Seconds per lap on the standard tires.

The Z06 also gets optional equipment such as power traction control, a full-width rear spoiler and a carbon fiber hood treatment. The mighty ZR1, meanwhile, will use larger gear in the fifth and sixth wheels to maximize fuel economy. Something tells us that they may help only on the top-end as well. Hit the jump for the full press explosion and an introductory video.

Production Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback says hello before big show

Meet the Chevrolet Cruze sedan. The five-door Cruze will make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, which starts officially on Tuesday 1 March. The Cruze sedan concept, which is the voltage generated at last year's Paris Motor Show, the inspiration for this production, has a sloping rear roof line, which has more than slim Geek's. Cargo space is improved, certainly, and weep-inducing double for North American Studies Petrol fans this will only be available in Europe, available in a delicious 161-hp diesel engine and six-speed manual transmission.
The Cruze sedan will be in Germany, Chevrolet showrooms next to the latest Orlando, Captiva and Aveo models from the summer. With the Cruze recently won the British Touring Car Championship and the World Touring Car driver and team standings, there is a possibility that one could Cruze sedan in motor sports to be fought, as well. Check the press release after the jump for the official announcement Chevy.

Report: GM displeased with Volt's low rating from ACEEE

How to determine how environmentally friendly a car is? Will certainly fuel efficiency are taken into account rather high, as well as all types of exhaust emissions. But that is only part of the story. Remember that there are many ways to power a vehicle, gasoline, diesel, electricity, or combinations thereof. Plus, you must determine what actually is going on in the production of the vehicle and get it in the hands of consumers.
As you can see, the allocation of environmental quality to our current crop of cars and trucks is far from an exact science, and the results will no doubt how much value is put off put on a certain factor. And so it is not surprising that there are a number of different views on the latest green machines on the market, and can the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, more than any other application.
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy released a list of green vehicles per year. In the past, the Honda Civic GX compressed natural gas parlayed his suspension in a victory at the ACEEE report. We will not quarrel with that determination, and we also do not see any problems with the all-electric Nissan Leaf earn the silver position ... but that's where things get worse. The Smart Fortwo will be the number three, the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda Insight followed. The next five slots are filled with compact cars and small sedans and hatchbacks.
You wonder, where does the Volt? Such was Chevrolet. In an interview with Forbes, GM spokesman Rob Peterson had this to say:

    Their logic would escape the majority of consumers. If one see the EPA ratings for the smart fortwo at 33 city and 41 highway, it is actually less than the Volt is run down in the electric stove. We are against the Smart punished because our car is a four-seater with a battery and therefore weighs more. And we lose to the paper, because we have a gas engine. But you really have to, to see how the car is actually used - not their methods add up.
No matter your personal opinion is one thing for sure: As more and more category-bending vehicles on the market, this issue is not resolved any time soon.

Report: Ford now has more dealers than Chevy for first time in many years

2010 was a good year for the Ford Blue Oval longtime rival Chevrolet sales of 160,000 units, but that is not the only area in which Ford provides a projection over the Bowtie. Ward's Automotive Reports, the Dearborn automaker the year with 47 U.S. retailers over the cross-town nemesis. The General lost 372 dealers in 2010, compared to only 61 for Ford

Both companies take a lot more traders to count all the brands that fall under their umbrellas, and both moves have contributed to the remaining stores helped to boost profits. In fact, Ward's claims that the sales figures to save 38-129 percent. Endured But given the horrific 2009 car manufacturer, 2010 was like a dream year, despite the fact that sales are still among the lowest in three decades. In total there are about 17 660 car dealerships in the U.S. across all automobile manufacturers.

Report: Diesel Chevrolet Cruze confirmed for U.S.

According to the crew at General Motors GMInsideNews is mulling the idea of introducing a diesel Chevrolet Cruze in the U.S. market. Sources within the Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant for piecing together the compact sedan have confirmed that a diesel will be built Cruze for 2013. If that's not enough to wipe the stench of skepticism from your person, GMI says that additional sources have confirmed to The General's engineering team, that an oil-burning Cruze is on the company's Web site schedule.

Production is rumored to kick off the project sometime next year.

There are even rumors that GM is currently testing Cruze diesel models around the Detroit area now. Although there is no power or fuel economy figures are currently available, expects GM to make use of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for the new model. That would be the same lump in the Holden Cruze CDX, which turns out 147 hp and 235 pound-feet of torque at up to 34 miles per gallon combined to be found.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Edge named Canadian Car and Utility of the Year

Both Chevrolet and Ford have something to brag about at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada called the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Canadian Car of the Year, took the 2011 Ford Edge Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. According to General Motors, AJAC members of the compact sedan performance, ride quality and price quotes as the most important factors, and added that bonuses such as 10 standard airbags helped seal the award for the Cruze.

The 2011 Ford Edge crossover, won journos'extensive redesign and came to the following road and track testing. In addition, the Edge technology on board helped drive home the victory. Hit the jump for press releases

Video: Chevy Celebrity latest unlikely rap video star

We have to ask what inspired it crappy cars, the actions of the musical tribute will. It seems like every time we turn around, the internets are another good dose of clever lyrics and catchy beats, some clusters that most people would just as soon forget to remember. Only recently that we have the biting of the VOLVO music video of licking our brains were breaking up. Now it seems that the mechanical muse in the form of a faux-wood paneled Chevrolet Celebrity car has received.

As the video after the jump missing the joke of the Volvo 240 Estate Ode, it makes for its shortcomings with some of the staples of the music video - Arsenal. "The Man" a bit exposed female anatomy and bitching about Hit the jump to the clip for you to see, only warned, the pictures could possibly be NSFW depending on how strict your cabin top masters. Thanks for the tip, Matthew!

Chevrolet MyLink brings the app fight to Ford Sync, Toyota Entune

General Motors is, after all the smartphone battle of Ford brings to the introduction of Chevrolet MyLink, an integrated infotainment system that connects to your phone and allows you to applications either via the shift paddles on the steering wheel or the console-mounted touch screen access.
The wraps officially dissolved at their current stage show, and Engadget has a similar functionality to Ford and Toyota recently announced AppLink Entune system. MyLink connects your Android or BlackBerry device over Bluetooth, so you can access the wireless access applications. And if you part on IOS devices from Apple - that the iPhone or iPod Touch - you get the same functionality, but can only be controlled by plugging in via USB.
At the start MyLink is only compatible with later Stitcher Radio and Pandora, in other applications due to be in this year. The Chevrolet Volt and Equinox will feature the first two models with the new system, and in addition to voice control functionality courtesy of nuance, both models will be available with inductive load Powermat system so that you do not worry connected via your Bluetooth phone runs out of juice. Pricing was announced yet, but expect MyLink be available in the coming months. Hit the jump for the official release and more details on our high-tech site obesessed Translogic siblings.

Video: MT five-figure supercar comparo pits Corvette Z06 vs. Shelby GT500 vs. GT-R

Motor Trend is determined on finding the best budget supercar. Ford, Chevrolet and Nissan increased the challenge with the 2011 Shelby GT500, 2011 Corvette Z06 and 2012 GT-R. Total cost of the vehicles in the 1,585-horsepower shootout used? $ 244,290 ... or $ 37,040 less than the 570-horsepower Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera $ 281,330, we tested in 2010. Perspective, people.

This comparison is not high-dollar exotics, however, because M / T for the best sub-$ 100,000-looking performer. The 2012 Nissan GT-R develops 530 hp from the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6. The American muscle machines perfer V8 power with the turbocharged 5.4-liter GT500 produce 550 horses and the 7.0-liter Z06 pumping 505th

The Shelby GT500 is certainly the best value for your dollar due to the $ 55,330 as tested price tag. But both the Z06 ($ 98,010 as-tested) and GT-R ($ 90,950) offer equally good performance at a relative bargain.

Motor Trend took all three super-coupe to the drag strip and the streets of Willow road course, the winning car is not much of a surprise. (hint: it's not American) but the resulting videos can be observed still funny. Click past the jump for clips of the drag race and the road test, then the head of Motor Trend to read about the test.