Chevrolet eds the year on a massive high with most of it's models winning awards, 18 in total, with more to come ?

• 18 awards led by the all-new Bolt EV electric vehicle

Chevrolet scored a brand-record 18 awards in automotive and consumer media rankings this week, led by five awards for the all-new Bolt EV.

Offering an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge at a starting price of $37,495 before tax incentives, the Bolt EV earned a position on the 2017 Car and Driver 10Best Cars list. 

It was also named Best New Car to Buy by Green Car Reports, Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal and Best EV by Car Connection.

“The Bolt EV is the newest example of how Chevrolet is driving the industry with leading technology matched with great design and the connectivity that makes customers’ lives easier,” said Alan Batey, president of GM North America and brand chief, Global Chevrolet. 

“We’re innovating like never before with more choices for every need and these awards affirm the depth, breadth and value offered by Chevrolet’s lineup.”

The Camaro 1LE and Corvette Grand Sport were also named to the coveted Car and Driver 10Best Cars list. It was the second consecutive nod to the Camaro and the third time in four years on the list for the Corvette.

Six Chevrolet vehicles earned Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy awards, while Impala and Tahoe received back-to-back Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award recognition in their respective categories for the past two years. The Hispanic Motor Press also named the Bolt EV, Camaro and Colorado as the best vehicles in their respective categories.

The complete list of awards:

Bolt EV

• Car and Driver – 10Best Cars
• Car Connection – Best EV to Buy, Best Hatchback to Buy
• Green Car Reports – Best New Car to Buy
• Green Car Journal – Green Car of the Year
• Hispanic Motor Press – Best EV/Plug-In Vehicle

Camaro

• Car and Driver – 10Best Cars
• Hispanic Motor Press – Best American Muscle

Colorado

• Consumer Guide Automotive – Best Buy (Compact Pickup)
• Hispanic Motor Press – Best Pickup Medium Size

Corvette

• AutoGuide.com – Reader’s Choice Sports Car of the Year
• Car and Driver – 10Best Cars
• Consumer Guide Automotive – Best Buy (Premium Sporty/Performance Car)

Impala

• Consumer Guide Automotive – Best Buy (Large Car)
• Kelley Blue Book – 2017 Best Buy Award (Full-Size Car)

Malibu

• Consumer Guide Automotive – Best Buy (Midsize Car)

Silverado 1500

• Consumer Guide Automotive – Best Buy (Large Pickup)

Tahoe

• Kelley Blue Book – 2017 Best Buy Award (Full-Size SUV)

Volt

• Consumer Guide Automotive – Best Buy (Electric Car)

Chevrolet at the Los Angeles Auto Show

All of the award-winning Chevrolet vehicles are on display through Nov. 27 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, along with three new vehicles shown for the first time: the 2018 Colorado ZR2 — the most-capable off-road truck ever from Chevrolet — the public debut of the redesigned 2018 Equinox and the introduction of the 2017 Spark ACTIV.

USA - Chevrolet announces a price cut of upto 50% on the Data Plan for it's 4G LTE connectivity.

Chevrolet owners have used more than 3 million gigabytes of data since OnStar 4G LTE launched in June 2014

Chevrolet is reducing its OnStar 4G LTE data plan pricing by up to 50 percent just in time for the Independence Day weekend, when AAA projects 36 million Americans will drive to holiday destinations.

As the first automaker to offer 4G LTE connectivity across its entire retail portfolio, Chevrolet has sold more than 2.1 million OnStar 4G LTE-connected vehicles since June 2014 and is an industry leader in bringing this technology to the masses.

In only two years, Chevrolet customers have consumed more than 3 million gigabytes of data – the equivalent of streaming more than 100 million hours of music – and Chevy in-vehicle data usage continues to trend upward.

“Wireless connectivity has proven to be a beneficial technology for many Chevrolet customers, from contractors who use their Silverado as a mobile office to families using their Suburban on a summer road trip,” said Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet truck marketing director. “As our customers increase their usage of the technology, we are able to make it more affordable for them.”

More than 60 percent of Suburban owners and passengers use their OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, with Tahoe and Traverse hotspot usage not far behind. Not surprising when you consider those vehicles are typically for families and you can connect up to seven devices to the hotspot. The high-volume Silverado accounts for the largest amount of data usage, with customers consuming more than 1 million gigabytes of data to date.

A 4G LTE connection comes standard on all new Chevrolet retail models with the OnStar Basic Plan, which also features remote vehicle access and the AtYourService marketplace via the myChevrolet mobile app.

The new data pricing constitutes a 50 percent reduction for most plans with the all-new 4 GB monthly plan representing four times the amount of data available previously for $20 per month.

Data Plan	Old Pricing	New Pricing
1 GB / month	$20	$10
4 GB / month	N/A	$20
10 GB / month	$80	$40
20 GB / 12 months	$150 for 10 GB / 12 mos.	$150

“As more people embrace the technology, it brings down the cost of entry for all users,” said Laura Keck, OnStar Subscriber Marketing Strategy manager. “With these lower prices, we expect even more customers to use 4G LTE connectivity during this busy summer driving season.”

USA - GM Plant will nearly double its workforce by early 2016, to cope with growing demand.

Plant will nearly double its workforce by early 2016

General Motors is nearly doubling its workforce at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly by adding a second shift and more than 1,200 hourly and salaried jobs.

The addition of a second shift will increase the plant’s workforce to approximately 2,800 people when hiring is completed. The second shift is necessary to meet forecasted market demand for the five cars produced at Detroit-Hamtramck.

“This is the result of the award-winning vehicles Detroit-Hamtramck produces and the confidence GM has in our team to build world-class quality for our customers,” said Plant Manager Gary West.

Second shift hiring is underway, and the shift is scheduled to begin operations in early 2016.

“The workforce at Detroit-Hamtramck is second to none,” said UAW Local 22 Shop Chairman Don LaForest. “We appreciate the opportunity to expand our UAW-GM family.”

The 4.1 million-square-foot Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly opened in 1985. GM has invested $1 billion in the plant over the last six years, making it one of the company’s most-agile manufacturing facilities in North America. The plant currently builds the Chevrolet Volt, Impala and Malibu; and Cadillac ELR on a single production line. The plant begins production of the Cadillac CT6 in early 2016.

USA - Chevy Korea has started taking orders for the 2016 Impala, the first time the cars been available there.

Chevrolet began taking pre-orders in Korea today for the Impala, the first time the brand is introducing a full-size sedan domestically. The Chevrolet Impala for Korea is assembled at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant.

“We are thrilled to have the iconic flagship sedan complete Chevrolet’s passenger car portfolio in Korea,” said Sergio Rocha, president and CEO of GM Korea. 

“We are confident that its bold styling, comfort, safety, powerful performance and technology will make it a leader in the highly competitive upper-medium sedan segment.”

To meet an array of customer needs, the Impala will be offered in Korea with two engine choices: a 2.5L SIDI L4 engine and a 3.6L SIDI V-6 engine. Korea-only convenience features include power folding side mirrors, an electronic toll collecting system, fuel-fill cap locking, rain-sensing wipers, a unique cluster, standard navigation, a unique antenna, a 220V power outlet, rear audio controls and rear heated seats.

The 2016 Impala will include Apple CarPlay capability, which takes the iPhone features and puts them on the vehicle’s display in a smart, simple manner. This allows drivers to make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple CarPlay supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible third-party apps. 

Chevrolet Impala's Dark Side: Midnight Edition makes it to production.

New trim package gives sedan sinister, dramatic style

Chevrolet announced today it will sell a special edition blacked-out package for the Chevrolet Impala based on a concept shown at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Arriving in dealerships early this summer, the Impala Midnight Edition is outfitted to give the full-size sedan a more dramatic, sinister look.

“Since its introduction in 2014, Impala has become a benchmark for Chevrolet car design,” said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet director of car marketing. “The Midnight Edition further strengthens the Impala’s dramatic, head-turning styling.”

The Midnight Edition includes:

• Jet Black exterior, including body color mirrors
• 19-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels with black accents
• Black grille and surround
• Front and rear black Chevrolet bowtie
• Jet Black interior
• Sport pedals
• Black rear spoiler.

Customers can purchase the Midnight Edition package on 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels. Package prices range from $995 to $1,595 above the starting retail price.

The Impala Midnight Edition will be available with a choice of two powertrains – the standard 2.5L iVLC with stop/start technology and a 3.6L V-6 that is the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in the segment.

The Midnight Edition will be available for the 2016 model year, although a small number of 2015 Midnight Editions will be produced in the 2LT trim level with the standard 2.5L engine.

Since the Chevrolet Impala’s redesign in 2014, it has been named the Cars.com Best Car of 2014 and one of Kelley Blue Book’s 12 Best Family Cars for 2014.

USA RECALL #9 - GENERAL MOTORS - Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module

RECALL Subject : Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module

Report Receipt Date: OCT 01, 2014 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000 

Component(s): 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,540 

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

SUMMARY:

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14515.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.