2010 Chevrolet Equinox Review

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

2010 Chevrolet Equinox, and here's what I discovered while traveling through the city and suburbs.

The Equinox is positioned as a "car-like" crossover, and it replaces the previous generation, which was competent yet forgettable.

So how does this new one stack up? Well, read on.

Available in four trim levels: LS, 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ, the Equinox offers two engines. Standard is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 182 horsepower, while an optional 3.0-liter V-6 makes 264 horsepower. Both pair with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available.

My tester was an all-wheel drive LTZ with the 3.0-liter V-6. It came with standard features like ABS, an antiskid system, traction control, a rearview camera, a rear parking assist system, a power rear liftgate, fog lamps, heated front seats, a cargo net and cargo cover, cruise control, satellite radio, an uplevel audio system, a wireless cell phone link, a USB port, and steering-wheel audio controls. Base price: $29,795.

011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition

Corvette Z06 Carbon is the latest special-edition model to hit the street. Last week we brought you the first images and details on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition, and today GM has released a new set of images that show the car off in even more ferocious detail.

Designed as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette's racing efforts at Le Mans, the Carbon Edition Z06 gets the suspension and brake package from the ZR1. Those same carbon-ceramic brakes are also found on the Ferrari F430, so it's no cosmetic upgrade, though the pizza-platter-sized flecked black discs do look sinister behind the blacked-out wheels.

Chevrolet releases more pictures of the new Z06 Carbon

2011 Chevrolet Z06 Carbon edition and stay tuned to the Detroit Autos Examiner for all of your biggest automotive news from around town and around the world!

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon

When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street technology transfer with the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition.

Chevrolet Corvette may come to India

A slew of sports cars have made it to the India [ Images ]n market and many more are expected to be launched soon. The recent buzz that is doing the rounds is that General Motors [ Images ] might bring its Chevrolet [ Images ] Corvette to India sometime in the future.

While talking to a business daily Timothy E Lee, president, international operations of General Motors discussed GM's plan of selling internationally popular models in India. According to him powerful cars like the Camaro and Corvette might be sold via special boutiques in small numbers.

Chevrolet Corvette C6 comes with exposed headlamps, 6.0 L LS2 V8 engine that has the capacity of producing 400 hp at 6000 rpm and 542 Nm torque at 4400 rpm.

Chevy is not alone. The recently launched Nissan 370Z may also be in India. The car has two variants with both manual and automatic transmission. Powered by a 3.7L, 3696cc, V6, CVVTCS (continuous variable valve timing control system) with VVEL (variable valve event and lift) technology the engine is capable of producing 332bhp power at 7000rpm with 365Nm torque at 5200rpm. The car has a mind blowing top speed of 257kmph.

Similarly, there is news of the Porsche 911 turbo S making it to India with a price tag of a whopping Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million)! The 911 Turbo S might come with a six-cylinder boxer boosted by two exhaust gas turbochargers with variable turbine geometry capable of producing 530 bhp power and 700 Nm torque.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD

General Motors will roll out the revamped 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty ranges this summer with a variety of changes, notably more towing and payload capacity.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD GMC is also adding a premium Denali model to the Sierra HD series.

The Silverado and Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD come standard with a 6.0-liter Vortec gasoline V8 rated at 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Optional is a revised 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8 that now delivers 397 hp and a muscular 765 lb-ft and is equipped with an Allison 1000 six-speed transmission.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition Unveiled

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition Picture

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon edition offers the same hood bulge as the ZR1, but without the silly peek-a-boo window.
Just the Facts:

• Chevy is introducing a new edition of the 2011 Corvette Z06 in a limited run of 500 units.
• The Carbon edition bundles Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires with carbon brakes and special paint.
• Two additional packages, the Z07 and CFZ Z06 will also be offered for 2011.

Chevrolet Cruze Automatic launched

Chevrolet Cruze Automatic Six-speed automatic gearbox gives the ET ZigWheels Midsize Sedan of the Year even more firepower to surmount the D-segment

Chevrolet Cruze Automatic General Motors India has launched an automatic transmission variant of its recently launched D-segment sedan, the Cruze. The Cruze AT will come with a six-speed automatic gearbox and will be offered only on the fully loaded LTZ version that comes fitted with other bells-n-whistles like the passive keyless entry, push button start and electric sunroof

Priced at Rs 13.54 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the newly added auto-box is expected to take the car square into the territory of the Skoda Laura, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis, all of which are currently available with automatic gearbox variants

Speaking at the launch, P.Balendran, Vice President, General Motors India said "The Cruze is all about value, refinement and power-packed diesel performance combined with an array of unique features. And with the Automatic transmission option the Cruze offers everything any discerning Indian car buyer could want in a Sedan at a price point that represents uncontestable value for money".

2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R

Corvette Racing’s second-generation C6.R will be powered by a new 5.5L production-based V-8, to compete in the new unified GT class in the 2010 American Le Mans Series as well as the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The updated C6.R and the Corvette ZR1 on which it’s based represent the strongest link yet between a production Corvette and the modern Corvette Racing team. Both cars are well-equipped to compete on and off the track with showroom competitors including Aston Martins, BMWs, Porsches and Ferraris.

Corvette has a long history of production-based endurance racing, making its first appearance at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1956, and its first appearance at Le Mans in 1960. Then Corvette chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov leveraged the racing program to improve the production Corvette, as evidenced by the development of heavy-duty and high-performance components and the introduction of the race-bred Z06 option on the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray.

The transfer of technology between racing and production cars resumed with the start of the modern Corvette Racing program in 1999. More than a decade later, it’s impossible to imagine one team without the other, according to Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer:

“Simply put, without Corvette Racing, there would not be a Corvette Z06, much less the ZR1. And, without the foundation of the Corvette C6, Z06 and ZR1, the Corvette Racing team would not be the dominant presence in production-based racing.”

1999 – 2004: The C5-R acts as a catalyst for Corvette performance

Corvette Racing campaigned the C5-R from 1999 through the end of the 2004 season. The first-generation car scored 35 victories in 55 races, won its class at the 12 Hours of Sebring three consecutive years, posted three 1-2 finishes in the GTS class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and earned four consecutive ALMS manufacturers championships for Chevrolet.

It also served as a catalyst for Corvette performance.

In 1999, the fifth-generation Corvette C5 produced 345 horsepower from its 5.7L V-8. Leveraging the powertrain technologies developed for the C5R, Corvette brought back the hallowed Z06 moniker in 2001, packing a 385 horsepower 5.7L V-8.

In addition, the C5-R helped shape the sixth-generation Corvette, introduced for the 2005 model year. Corvette Racing’s influence could be seen in the C6 Corvette design, which featured flush headlights for better aerodynamics; a single, large grille opening for the engine air intake, radiator, and brake cooling; a lower coefficient of drag; and low 3,179 pound curb weight. Lessons from racing were also integrated in the 6.0L LS2 V-8, the most powerful standard Corvette engine to date, with 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. As a result, the C6 Corvette delivered unprecedented performance, including a 186-mph top speed, acceleration from 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and quarter-mile runs in 12.6 seconds at 114 mph.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R
2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R

2010 Chevrolet Suburban 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition

Chevrolet announced the new 2010 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban to commemorate the pioneering SUV’s production milestone. It is the first vehicle in the industry to achieve 75 years in production.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy specification and pictures

Hot and cool exterior colors are a part of Chevy Camaro history. Now the 2010 model is getting its own.

Chevrolet today debuts the Camaro Synergy Special Edition with pricing starting at $26,790. Synergy will be produced in limited quantities from February to May.

“Synergy Green continues a long tradition of dramatic Camaro colors,” says Camaro historian Scott Settlemire. “Some of the most sought-after Camaros are first generation cars – those from 1967 to 1969 – in Hugger Orange, Daytona Yellow, and Rallye Green.”

The 2010 Camaro Synergy Special Edition is based on a Camaro 1LT, with a 3.6L direct injection V-6, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The powertrain has become a benchmark for the segment by offering a combination of performance and efficiency: The V-6 delivers 304 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque, and returns up to 29 mpg on the highway.

The Synergy Green exterior color was first previewed at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers (SEMA) show. In production form, the Synergy Green is accented by Cyber Grey Rally Stripes running the length of the Camaro hood and rear deck. Other exterior features include a standard rear spoiler, and standard 19 inch, Sterling Silver painted wheels wrapped with P245/50R19 tires.

The color scheme is mirrored on the interior, with Synergy Green instrument panel and door inserts. Synergy Green stitching also accents the Jet Black cloth seats, steering wheel, shift knob and center console.

“Just as those colors helped make the first generation Camaro an icon, modern colors like Inferno Orange, Rallye Yellow Transformers Edition and Synergy Green will define the 2010 Camaro,” Settlemire said.

The Special Edition also includes the Camaro Convenience and Connectivity Package, with Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port for MP3 players, and remote vehicle start for models equipped with an automatic transmission.

“The Synergy Special Edition package is designed for customers who want a unique performance car at an attainable price,” says Camaro marketing manager John Fitzpatrick. “For under $27,000, Camaro Synergy Special Edition offers standout styling, modern technologies like Bluetooth, and 304 horsepower under the hood.”