Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

The revived Chevrolet Camaro has been a big success for General Motors.
Last year, even though it came only as a coupe, the Camaro outsold its Mustang archrival, which came in more flavors: coupe, convertible and high-performance versions.
So the arrival of a much-delayed convertible version for 2011 seems to portend even greater Camaro sales glory.

The convertible arrives at what its marketers consider an optimal time to rekindle interest and sales in the current-generation car, which made its debut in 2009.

Chevy Volt fails

Chevrolet's Volt extended-range plug-in car, launched late last year, has gotten glowing reviews from many auto critics. But Consumer Reports isn't among them.

Chevy Volt

The influential magazine, to which many consumers turn for advice on buying cars and other consumer goods and services, offered a harsh initial review of the Volt.
"When you are looking at purely dollars and cents, it doesn't really make a lot of sense. The Volt isn't particularly efficient as an electric vehicle, and it's not particularly good as a gas vehicle either in terms of fuel economy," David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports auto testing center, told reporters Monday.

"This is going to be a tough sell to the average consumer."

GM spokesman Rob Peterson said, "Ourcustomers are absolutely loving the Volt, and telling ussomething entirely different" than Consumer Reports, which said the car got 25-27 miles on electric power alone during its testing in Connecticut during a harsh winter.

Peterson called the testing conditions "extremely harsh weather."

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Overview

Building on its fresh redesign of 2010, the fuel-efficient, powerful, and handsome 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is a five-seat crossover force to be reckoned with.

 After undergoing major cosmetic changes last year, the folks at Chevy continued tweaking the overall feel and driving experience on the Equinox and it now comes with a slightly shorter and wider wheelbase.  When it comes to looks, the Equinox shares a split front grille with the Chevy Malibu, with a larger SUV shaped greenhouse.  The Equinox is available in three trims – LS, LT and LTZ – and provides ample power from two engines – a 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 264-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6.  The optional V-6 now offers flex-fuel capability and can run on either gasoline or E85.  Both engines are front-wheel drive and are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.  The V-6 also offers a manual-shift mode on the automatic and all-wheel drive is optional.


 Crossovers and SUVs might frighten some with their mediocre to poor fuel economy, but that is not true for the 2011 Chevy Equinox.  The Equinox receives 20-22 mpg in the city and 29-32 mpg on the highway.  The 2011 Equinox seats five and competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape. It can tow between 1,500—3,500 pounds depending on which engine you opt for.

 One of the most notable aspects of the Equinox is how it utilizes interior space.  The adjustable 60/40 rear seats can move forward and backward to give you ample cargo volume.  A sleek dash includes an available Pioneer® premium sound system, in-dash six-disc CD changer, auxiliary input jack for your iPod®, and XM® Radio – creating a world-class sonic experience. 

 Additional options include the available DVD entertainment system with a 7-inch flip-down monitor and wireless headphones for rear seat passengers.  Also available are heated front bucket seats with leather inserts which add a greater level of comfort, while the optional internal hard drive, navigation system, backup camera and power liftgate are sure to impress as well.

 Safety comes standard on the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and includes four-wheel antilock brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, and Proactive Roll Avoidance to reduce the vehicle’s propensity to roll over in a panic situation. Standard dual front airbags and head-curtain side-impact airbags help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.  An OnStar communications system with airbag deployment notification comes standard and is just another safety measure for you and your family.