GM launches Chevy Volt paint color naming contest, winner gets to test-drive it in LA
The main production color of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid car is the silver exterior with an emerald hue that we’ve been seeing in press photos and at auto shows; however, General Motors has yet to pick a name for the color and needs your help.
Chevrolet has launched a new online contest over at chevroletvoltage.com and is asking for color name suggestions. The contest will award three finalists a chance to be flown down to Los Angeles this December to compete for a final chance to be among the first to test-drive a pre-production Volt. All three finalists and a guest will get a roundtrip airfare to Los Angeles, two nights standard hotel accommodations, a $400 gift card and admission to the LA Auto Show on December 2, 2009.
The grand-prize winner will be announced by Chevrolet on Dec. 1 and will be given a chance to test-drive the pre-production Volt.
Enter at chevroletvoltage.com for your chance to win.
Make the jump for the press release.
2011 Chevrolet Volt:
Press Release:
Chevrolet Invites Public to Name Volt Paint Color
Winner to be among the first to drive a Chevy Volt pre-production car
* Contest begins today. Enter at chevroletvoltage.com
* Vote for finalists November 16 through December 1, 2009
* Three finalists and their guest awarded a trip to Los Angeles
* Winning color name announced on December 1
DETROIT ““ The initial production color of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) is a silver exterior with an emerald hue. That”s official. What”s not certain is what Chevrolet will name that distinctive exterior color, so the company is turning to the public to help make the decision.
Starting today, on National Color Day, Chevrolet launches an online contest that asks for color name suggestions, with three finalists to be flown to Los Angeles this December to compete for a final chance to be among the first to test-drive a pre-production Volt.
“We want to invite consumers into the development process of the Chevy Volt and give people an opportunity to be part of our program,” said Maria Rohrer, director, global Volt and global marketing operations at Chevrolet. “We”re looking for a color name that captures the innovation and spirit of the Volt.”
The contest will award three finalists and a guest roundtrip airfare to Los Angeles, two nights standard hotel accommodations, a $400 gift card and admission to the LA Auto Show on December 2, 2009. The winner will be announced by Chevy on December 1 and be given the opportunity to test-drive the pre-production Volt.
Entrants can submit their color name at www.chevroletvoltage.com through 8:00 a.m. ET on November 4. Chevrolet will choose three finalists among all the entries, based equally on originality, creativity, and the ability to capture the innovation and spirit of the Volt. The finalists will advance to a second round, where consumers will vote for the entries on www.chevroletvoltage.com, starting 8:00 a.m. ET on November 16 and concluding at 8:00 a.m. ET on December 1. Consumers are limited to one vote per person and per internet protocol address during the voting period.
Contestants can enter multiple name recommendations. In the event more than one entrant submits the same color name, the entrant who submitted that color name first will receive an Entry and all other Entries will be void. The contest is open to legal residents of the United States and District of Columbia. Entrants must be 18 years or older with a valid driver”s license.
The silver exterior with an emerald hue will be available exclusively on the Chevy Volt. The new, consumer-named paint will join a palette of other Volt exterior colors available to order at the start of production including Black, Silver Ice Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Crystal Red Metallic and a premium White Diamond Tri-Coat.
The Chevy Volt is a practical E-REV with an engine generator that extends the total driving range. It is expected to drive up to 40 miles on electricity without using gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions. When the Volt”s lithium-ion battery is depleted of energy, the engine generator seamlessly operates to extend the total driving range to more than 300 miles.
Production for the Volt is expected to begin in late 2010. Pricing has not been announced. For full contest rules, visit www.chevroletvoltage.com.
– By: Omar Rana
