2010 Chevrolet Orlando

Report: GM puts the brakes on MPV7 minivan program

Posted: Mar 24, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Industry News, Opel

George McGregor, president of UAW Local 22, said that GM’s plat management told the Michigan local that it has put plans to build a compact Chevrolet and Opel minivan on hold. The program, known internally as the MPV7, is based on the Chevrolet Orlando concept. McGregor said that GM has yet to install any tooling [...]

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GM considering using Volt technology in the Chevrolet Orlando

Posted: Jan 19, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

While General Motors prepares for the launch of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt for Nov. 2010, the automaker is already studying where else it could apply the hybrid-electric technology in its product lineup. According to Jon Lauckner, GM’s vice president of global program management, one place might be the new Chevrolet Orlando seven-passenger crossover.
Lauckner said that while [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Chevrolet Spark and Orlando coming to the U.S. in 2011

Posted: Jan 11, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News

General Motors previously said that the Chevrolet Spark (the production version of the Chevy Beat) and the Chevrolet Orlando would not come to the U.S. However, as consumer demand shifts to more compact and fuel-efficient cars, GM has changed its mind.
The 2010 Chevrolet Spark and the 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will both come to the U.S. market [...]