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The Chevrolet Cruze is named a TOP SAFETY PICK 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  It is, in fact, one of 10 new cars that earned such accolades in the Small Car category.

General Motors has made safety a priority for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruz (which replaced the Chevrolet Cobalt) and frequently mentions the car's 10 standard air bags and electronic safety features (i.e., Turn-by-Turn Navigation standard for the first six months and available Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist) in its commercials.

Reflecting on the TOP SAFETY PICK 2011 in a written statement, IIHS President, Adrian…

The all new Chevrolet Cruze is making strides to become the most fuel efficient vehicle in its class. The new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco is receiving praise for the 42 mpg highway rating. 

That mileage, announced by the EPA, makes the Cruze Eco the most fuel-efficient gasoline car available to buyers. It even surpasses the highway fuel-economy of some other hybrid vehicles.

"The new Cruze has been a hot seller since it arrived a couple of months ago, and we're eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Eco," said Haykel Ammari, general manager of Greater Boston Chevy dealer Quirk Chevrolet…

Race fans - start your engines! American auto maker Chevrolet is returning to the Indy Car circuit in 2012.

Chevrolet last participated in the motorsport in 2005. The return of Chevrolet is part of IndyCar's switch to new chassis and engine configurations for their 2012 season. IndyCar also feels it's possible a European manufacturer will announce its intention to build a turbocharged engine, of up to six cylinders with a maximum displacement of 2.4 liters.

With Chevrolet comes marketing strength. A racing series achieves "maximum promotional benefit" when manufacturers compete with one another. Former IndyCar Series champion Tony…