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The 2011 Chevrolet Volt price for the UK market has just been announced. This extended-range electric vehicle is priced at 28,545 GBP (about $45,860). As a reminder, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is equipped with a naturally aspirated 1.4-liter four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor that ouputs 150PS and 368Nm of torque. [ AR ]

General Motors today launched a new commercial for the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The sports car is powered by a 6.2-liter LSA supercharged engine, which produces 550 hp and 677 Nm of torque to the car’s rear wheels. The Camaro ZL1 is available in two versions: a six-speed manual and a dual-disc clutch gearbox. Chevrolet will release the Camaro ZL1 next year. Watch the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 commercial after the jump.

The all new 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback has finally been priced in the UK. This 5-door hatchback will come in three different trim levels including LS, LT and LTZ along with a choice of two petrol engines or one diesel engine. Prices will range from 13,995 GBP (about $22,965) for the entry-level LS model with 1.6-liter petrol engine (w/ manual transmission) and goes up to 20,295 GBP (about $33,302) for the top of the range LTZ Exec Pack model with a 2.0 VCDi diesel engine (w/ automatic transmission). [AR]

Marc Keinath is a very lucky man. Not only did he survive a horrific crash in his 2004 Malibu, but he also received a brand new replacement, courtesy of General Motors. Earlier this week, Mr. Keinath was driving along Interstate 75 in Genesee County, Michigan, when he was caught off-guard by a patch of black ice and spun out of control. While he eventually regained control of the car, unfortunately, a tractor-trailer hauling 20 tons of sugar smashed into the rear of the Malibu and then fell on top of it.

"As parts of the roof of the Malibu began to yield under the tremendous weight of the trailer, Keinath fully reclined his seat to give him more room inside, reached for his cell phone and dialed 911," said GM in a statement. Miraculously, the Malibu withstood the immense pressure and Mr. Keinath was able to walk away with no serious injuries.

“This is an incredible story of survival that shows you just never know what’s going to happen on the road”, said Rick Scheidt, executive director at Chevrolet. “When you look at Marc’s Malibu, you would never expect anyone would ever walk away from it”.

“It’s been a heck of a week for me”, said Keinath. “I want to thank God for giving me a second chance at life, the firefighters and first responders who helped me, and Chevy for making a car that can hold a semi”.

By Csaba Daradics
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What started a few years back with the re-branding of Daewoo's portfolio to Chevrolets in select markets including Europe, is now being rolled out globally with the replacement of the nameplate in South Korea. From now on, all of the company’s new product introductions will be under the Chevrolet badge, while GM Daewoo Auto & Technology will change its company name to GM Korea Co. The Detroit automaker said the name change is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter this year.

"This important new brand strategy is designed to strengthen our commitment to the Korean market, recognizing it as one of the strongest-performing countries within GM’s global operations," said Mike Arcamone, President and CEO of GM Daewoo. “We cannot afford to sit still, and instead, choose to make a bold move with the launch of Chevrolet in Korea."

GM noted that three Daewoo models including the Alpheon (a re-badged Buick LaCrosse) sedan and the Labo and Damas mini cars, will not carry the Chevrolet nameplate and will be marketed under independent brands.

Outside the U.S., Chevrolet is planning an aggressive vehicle launch plan this year with the introduction of eight new models including the Camaro, Orlando MPV, Aveo sub-compact, plus an unnamed new SUV model and a new premium midsize sedan.


The Detroit automaker said that GM Daewoo has "played a lead role" in the design, engineering and manufacturing of the Chevrolet Cruze global compact sedan, the new Chevrolet Spark global mini-car, and the new Chevrolet Aveo global small car, adding that currently one out of every four Chevrolet vehicles is manufactured in Korea.

“Chevrolet has enjoyed success in mature markets in North America and Europe, as well as in emerging markets in Asia Pacific, CIS countries, and Latin America,” said Arcamone. “We are confident our customers in Korea will embrace Chevrolet as well.”

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General Motors has confirmed U.S. pricing for the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze that will begin arriving in dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination.
The compact sedan, which has already stacked more than 200,000 sales in overseas markets since it went on sale in 2009, will be offered in the States in four different versions.

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Yesterday we learned that the refreshed and more powerful 2011 Ford Mustang sold 10,225 units in May 2010 beating GM's Chevrolet Camaro by almost 1,300 units (8,931 sales monthly total).

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Borrowing a trim-level name frequently used here in the U.S. by Chevrolet, the Captiva LTZ is the new range-topper in the SUV's UK range. Powered by a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine matted to either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission, the Captiva LTZ is available for both private and fleet users.