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Transformers fan transforms Chevrolet Cruze into Bumblebee

Posted: Jun 05, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM

Michael Bay’s Transformers series gets the best of most of us nerds and auto enthusiasts. The thought of our cars turning into robots to save mankind is not only out of this world, but something only ‘geeks’ can imagine. GM will be offering a limited-edition 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee Package, which we expect will go [...]

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Holden working on Cruze based hatchback, could come to the U.S.

Posted: Jun 03, 2009

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

Holden’s chairman and managing director Mark Reuss has confirmed that GM’s Australian division is working on a new compact hatch for global markets. Reuss said that the hatch will be built alongside the Holden Cruze sedan at the company’s Elizabeth plant in South Australia in the third-quarter of 2010.
The Cruze-based hatch will be designed and engineered entirely [...]

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GM: New products and technologies on track, 14 hybrid models coming by 2012

Posted: Jun 01, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, 2011 Releases, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

In all of the statements released today by General Motors, the now bankrupt automaker said that its new products and technologies are on track. It said that that the New GM will continue with key vehicle launches in 2009 and 2010 including the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2010 Cadillac SRX and CTS Sport [...]

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Miscellaneous Thoughts: Popularity of Camaro a headache for GM, Chevy Cruze Safety Car causes crash, Saab confirms three bids

Posted: May 19, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Industry News, Miscellaneous Thoughts, Saab, Videos

Here are some of today’s random findings from the editor’s desk here at egmCarTech.
Is the 2010 Camaro’s popularity causing GM headaches? Apparently, the popularity of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is causing GM executives some headaches. There is no doubt that the return of the muscle car has generated a huge fan base. GM has taken 18,000 [...]

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GM CEO: Chevrolet will become competitive, top-quality brand in two years

Posted: May 08, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Industry News

Out of its four remaining core-brands, GM CEO Fritz Henderson said that Chevrolet will become the groups most competitive and top-quality brand within the next two years. In an interview with AutoWeek, Fritz said that he’s feeling optimistic about the upcoming Chevrolet Spark, Cruze and the Orlando 7-seater – all due for a 2011 model [...]

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2009 Chevrolet Cruze UK pricing released, goes on sale in July

Posted: Mar 10, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Chevrolet, GM

While we won’t be getting the Chevrolet Cruze until 2011, the European version goes on sale in the UK from July 2009 with prices starting at £11,545 ($16,008).
The European Chevrolet Cruze lineup consists of two gasoline engines options and two diesel options. The gasoline options include a 113-hp 1.6L and a 141-hp 1.8L. Both return [...]

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Melbourne 2009: 2010 Holden Cruze gets 2.0L turbo diesel in Australia

Posted: Feb 26, 2009

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

Following the new Holden Volt, GM also unveiled the 2010 Holden Cruze for the Australian market. The first of GM’s new wave of global products will arrive in Australia during the second quarter of 2009.
The 2011 Holden Cruze will be offered in two trim levels including a CD and CDX model. Both will be powered [...]

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BREAKING: GM will build Volt, Cruze engine at existing Flint South Engine Plant

Posted: Feb 24, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Chevrolet, GM, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

General Motors announced today that it will not build a new factory to produce engines for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and Chevrolet Cruze. Instead, the Detroit automaker said it will build the 1.4L 4-cylinder Family 0 engine at its existing Flint South Engine Plant.
GM said it will invest a total of $250 million to setup the Flint [...]

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GM extends Chevrolet Volt and Cruze engine plant delay

Posted: Jan 28, 2009

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

General Motors confirmed today that it will be extending the delay of the construction of its 4-clyinder engine plant in Flint, Mich. The plant will be responsible for building the 1.4L engines that will be used in the Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Volt.
No specific details were provided for the reason of the delay this [...]

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Holden to get its own version of Chevy Cruze in 2010

Posted: Dec 22, 2008

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM

Holden, GM’s main brand in Australia, has confirmed that it will be building a compact 4-cylinder car as a response to the changing buyer behavior. Holden will take advantage of the government’s $6 billion car plan to produce new Chevrolet Cruze based small car at its Holden’s Elizabeth plant in Adelaide alongside the Commodore.
Holden says [...]