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For car buyers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, it's time to say goodbye to the Chevrolet Aveo and welcome the new and energized 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. General Motors' new B-segment car is inspired by their new 1.4-liter four banger and will be available in divers' choice of manual or automatic transmission.

"The Sonic represents a new beginning for Chevrolet in the small car segment and so we felt it was time to give it a new name," says Chris Perry, Vice President, Chevrolet. "The new car is roomy, stylish and fun to drive, and Sonic is…

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…

Chevrolet had a surprising announcement, as the auto maker is saying goodbye a nameplate, but not a model. General Motors expects to replace its subcompact Chevrolet Aveo with the newly named Chevrolet Sonic.

The new title was first features in the GM Inside News blog. The Detroit Free Press said the new car "will be built at GM's Orion Township plant starting Aug. 1. Like the Cruze, the Sonic will be a global name."

GM trademarked the name Chevrolet Sonic on Oct. 5, according to their trademark records. Both The Free Press and GM Inside News said various GM…

The new 2011 Chevy Impala is now available for a test drive at your nearby dealership. With all new features and options, the Impala comes in three trims: LS, LT, and LTZ.

The 2011 Chevy Impala has been successful thanks to outstanding fuel efficiency in its class. All engines in the Impala are FlexFuel-capable, a cleaner-burning, renewable fuel source made primarily from US grown biomaterial that helps reduce dependence on petroleum. So how good is Impala's mileage? It gets 29 mpg on the highway in LS and LT levels, while the LTZ gets 27 mpg.

That from a 211…

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…

The Chevrolet Volt has been introduced to all those watching 2010's World Series - as new ads tout the electric car, which is scheduled to hit dealerships sometime this year.

"We want to take all of the great lessons that we had from before that made GM great for many, many, many years," GM U.S. marketing chief Joel Ewanick said. "We want to put those other things that didn't behind us."

The first three TV ads running during the series target a wide audience with cars and trucks from Chevrolet's past, present and future. Each ad is…