GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. has announced that its main operations at the Bupyeong plant in South Korea have halted due to its tiremakers cutting off supplies for higher prices. “Domestic tire suppliers today stopped supplying tires to call for higher tire prices and the Bupyeong plant has been sitting idly since 1 p.m. (0400 GMT),” GM Daewoo spokesman Kim Sung-Soo told Dow Jones Newswires. Continue reading GM Daewoo’s Bupyeong plant idled for cut-off tire supply
Active buyers who want to get in touch with their sportier side – or who just want to navigate the urban jungle in a sportier ride – will make tracks to the Chevrolet Trax, an urban front-wheel-drive crossover concept with a twist: This micro SUV has an electric limited-slip differential that features an independent battery pack and an electric motor to drive the rear wheels, providing a low-cost all-wheel-drive system. Continue reading Chevrolet Trax Concept
Inspired by a “half-soldier, half-modern†military helmet, the Chevrolet Groove concept is contemporary and funky, but evokes classic Chevrolet heritage design cues like an upright windshield and prominent fender flares that give the Chevrolet Groove a strong, sturdy stance reminiscent of a retro hot rod. Continue reading Chevrolet Groove Concept
Injo Kim was inspired by everyday heroes when he led the team that designed the Chevrolet Beat concept, which debuts today at the New York Auto Show.
“Every morning when you wake up, you yearn to be a hero that day,†said Kim, assistant manager of the minicar exterior design team at GM’s Design Center in Inchon, South Korea. And in Kim’s mind, that hero is driving the Beat, Chevrolet’s concept interpretation of a micro import tuner that’s “simple, free and casual, with a strong heart.†Continue reading Chevrolet Beat Concept
The Chevrolet Trax is one of three Chevrolet minicar global concepts that General Motors will unveil at the New York International Auto Show on April 4.
Designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets, these concepts will prove that art needn’t take a back Seat just because the canvas is small. The highly creative concepts drive the energy, diversity and excitement of urban life into cars that deliver good-looking fun, fuel economy and value. Continue reading Chevrolet prepared to unveil three Minicar Concepts in New York
Chevrolet Europe has decided to bring the HHR to Europe. The current plan is to offer this unique vehicle that combines styling and interior adaptability, suited to all lifestyles, to European customers in the last quarter of 2007. The HHR has a distinct design that was inspired by the 1949 Chevrolet Suburban – the original utility vehicle. Continue reading Chevrolet will import HHR to Europe
The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu delivers great performance, fuel economy and refinement, wrapped in a clean, tailored design that carries the new face of Chevrolet. The new Malibu will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show. It arrives at Chevrolet dealerships later this year. “The 2008 Malibu rewrites Chevrolet’s midsize car strategy, offering a stylish, uncompromising package that stacks up against the most popular competitors,†said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. Continue reading 2008 Chevrolet Malibu: combination of style, performance and fuel-economy
The new Chevy Malibu from GM was revealed today at Detroit Auto Show. The car has a nice interior and a smooth and lustrous appearance and will go against Camry and Accord. Seems that Chevrolet is focusing a lot of attention on the interior, using higher-quality materials and cleaner designs on the current model which gives a new level of refinement. Continue reading GM Unveils 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
GM claims the new model is the most technologically advanced automobile ever built. It is the first vehicle to combine the hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion system with advanced technologies such as wheel-hub motors, steer- and brake-by-wire controls, a lightweight aluminium structure and lithium-ion batteries. Continue reading Chevrolet Sequel hydrogen concept released
The all-new 2007 Chevy Aveo sedan is full of surprising features not normally found in entry-level vehicles, so it’s no surprise that Chevrolet is rejecting traditional methods to introduce the all-new sedan today.
At 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Chevy will launch the Aveo sedan to media via a live webcast from Seldom Blues restaurant at GM’s Renaissance Center in Detroit. This special webcast will feature remarks from Ed Peper, Chevy general manager; and Cheryl Catton, Chevy car marketing director. Media will have the opportunity to pose questions; details will be provided during the webcast. Continue reading Chevrolet Launches The New 2007 Aveo Sedan
