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 - Chevy will showcase the Cruze RS and Malibu Blue Line Concepts at the Las Vegas SEMA Show.

• Malibu, Cruze RS hatch SEMA show cars explore personalization possibilities

Chevrolet previewed the Malibu and Cruze RS hatchback Blue Line concepts today ahead of their Nov. 1 public debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Blending equal parts style, performance and function, they demonstrate the lifestyle and personalization possibilities of the brand’s latest vehicles — all with sophisticated aesthetics. Both of the concept vehicles feature Genesis White exteriors accented with blue-tinted windows and 18-inch concept wheels painted slate blue metallic.

“The Chevrolet Blue Line Series concepts integrate accessories that offer greater personalization choices for customers,” said Roger McCormack, director, Accessories and Performance Parts Marketing. “Each vehicle wears production and concept accessories thematically linked under the Blue Line Series banner. We look forward to gauging public reaction at the SEMA Show and other venues.”

The production and concept accessories were developed in Chevrolet’s design studio alongside the vehicles.

“Chevrolet accessories bring a level of value and peace of mind that can only come from parts that are designed, engineered, tested and backed by the same team that developed the vehicles,” said McCormack. “It’s a level of integration that enhances the sporty appearance of the vehicles.”

Malibu Blue Line

The Blue Line concept combines design accents with performance parts, for a more athletic stance and sporty look.

The Genesis White exterior offers a transitional look, appearing bright white in some light and light gray in other conditions. In addition to the slate blue metallic 18-inch concept wheels, Chevrolet Accessories include:

• Ground effects kit with a rear diffuser
• Black grille insert
• Black Chevrolet bow tie emblems
• Rear spoiler
• Suspension lowering kit
• Floor liners with premium metal badging
• Illuminated doorsills
• Sport pedal kit

The new suspension lowering kit includes springs that lower the ride height 0.4 inch (10 mm) for a sportier stance and more responsive handling. It is designed for models equipped with the available 2.0L turbocharged engine, which is rated 250 horsepower and matched with an all-new, available nine-speed automatic transmission that offers efficiency and refinement enhancements over the previous six-speed automatic transmission.

The concept also features a concept Chevrolet Performance brake kit (painted Harbor Gray Metallic) and additional custom touches that include tinted headlamp and taillamp lenses and polished exhaust tips.

Cruze RS Hatch Blue Line

The Blue Line concept is based on the 2017 Cruze RS hatchback, which adds a functional, sporty and stylish choice to Chevrolet’s lineup.

It also features a Genesis White exterior, blue-tinted windows, 18-inch slate blue metallic concept wheels and the following Chevrolet Accessories:

• Chrome grille insert (available now)
• Suspension lowering kit (available now)
• Performance brake package (available by the end of 2016)
• Performance air intake system (available mid-2017)
• Performance exhaust system (available mid-2017).

Chevrolet’s new performance brake kit is offered for Cruze sedan and hatchback models originally equipped with available 16-inch or larger wheels. It features larger, 11.8-inch-diameter (300 mm) front Duralife vented and slotted rotors and new calipers versus the stock 10.9-inch (276 mm) rotors.

The suspension kit includes springs to reduce ride height by 0.4 inch (10 mm) and a larger-diameter front stabilizer bar that contributes to more responsive handling.

The concept’s black interior features custom satin graphite accents on the instrument panel, shift knob and door inserts, while the sport pedal kit, illuminated doorsills and an interior trim kit are Chevrolet Accessories.

Under the hood, the Cruze RS Hatchback’s standard 1.4L Turbo engine – rated at 153 horsepower – is accessorized with Chevrolet Performance’s air intake kit and performance exhaust system.

The intake kit includes a high-flow air filter and a secondary inlet duct to decrease air restriction, while the performance exhaust is a high-flow system that reduces backpressure for optimal engine breathing and performance. The intake kit includes a calibration (dealer-installed) exhaust system that is 50-state emissions-compliant.

It’s important to note the new-vehicle warranty remains intact when a Chevy dealer installs the accessories and performance parts.

USA RECALL #12 - The shut-off switch for the high voltage battery may not be properly installed and t.hus may not lock

RECALL Subject : Unexpectedly Loss of High Voltage Power

Report Receipt Date: JUL 08, 2016 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V521000 

Component(s): HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 534  

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

SUMMARY:

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Malibu Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 27, 2015, to June 3, 2016. The affected vehicles have a shut-off switch for the high voltage battery for use when servicing the vehicle. This manual service disconnect switch (MSD) may not be properly installed and thus may not lock into position, unexpectedly disconnecting the high-voltage power while driving, effectively stalling the vehicle.

CONSEQUENCE:

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the MSD and correct the installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 51230.

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

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 SALES APRIL - General Motor's, all brands contribute to an overall boost in sales, SUV's perform very well.

• Chevrolet remains the industry’s fastest-growing full-line brand of 2016 with retail sales up 4 percent in April
• Buick’s retail sales up 13 percent; GMC retail sales up 5 percent
• Commercial deliveries up for 30^th consecutive month
• Daily rental deliveries down nearly 18,000 units, or 39 percent  

General Motors (NYSE: GM) delivered 200,656 vehicles in April to individual or “retail” customers, up 3 percent year-over-year, driven by an 13 percent increase at Buick, 5 percent increase at GMC and a 4 percent increase at Chevrolet. GM’s Commercial deliveries were up for the 30th consecutive month while daily rental sales were down nearly 18,000 vehicles. GM total sales were down about 4 percent to 259,557 vehicles.

GM has grown retail deliveries year-over-year every month since April 2015 and retail sales during the last 12 months were up 9 percent, more than double the industry’s 4 percent increase during that timeframe. Chevrolet was the fastest-growing full-line franchise in the U.S. industry in 2015 and holds that honor again so far this year, based on R.L. Polk retail registrations. Chevrolet had its best April for retail sales since 2006.

Through the first four months of the year, Chevrolet retail sales are up 9 percent. The all-new Malibu is having a major impact, with retail deliveries up 53 percent year to date and 45 percent in April. According to J.D. Power PIN, Malibu has nearly doubled its retail share from 5 percent in 2015 to 10 percent year to date. In addition, the new Cruze is beginning to arrive in dealers showrooms.

Buick has grown retail registrations faster this year than all but one other major brand, according to R.L. Polk, and posted a 13 percent year-over-year gain in April. Year to date, Buick retail deliveries are up 10 percent. 

“GM’s retail growth over the last 12 months has outpaced the industry by a wide margin because our redesigned large pickups and SUVs are hits, we made smart investments in new segments like small crossovers and mid-size pickups, and our momentum in the car business is accelerating with each new model introduction,” said Kurt McNeil, U.S. vice president of Sales Operations. “GM bucked the industry trend with flat year-over incentives, we are managing with lean inventories and our Commercial and Government fleet business is growing.”

Looking ahead to May, GM expects to continue executing its retail-focused sales plan, and maintain disciplined inventories and incentives. The company’s deliveries to daily rental customers, which are less profitable than retail deliveries, are expected to be down approximately 18,000 to 20,000 units, year over year, which will make May the largest single-month decline of 2015-2016. Calendar year to date through April, GM’s rental deliveries are down more than 61,000 units from a year ago, as planned.

April Retail Sales and Business Highlights vs. 2015 (except as noted)

Chevrolet

• The brand had its best retail April since 2006.
• Car sales were up 4 percent, with the Camaro up 13 percent, Malibu up 45 percent, Spark up 2 percent and Volt up 139 percent.
• Truck sales were up 19 percent, with the Colorado up 55 percent, Silverado up 14 percent, Suburban up 16 percent and Tahoe up 8 percent.
• The Trax crossover was up 46 percent.
• Malibu has its best year-to-date sales since 1980.
• Silverado had its best April since 2006.
• Tahoe and Suburban had their best year-to-date sales since 2008.
• Colorado had its best month since launch of the all-new model.

GMC

• The brand had its best April since 2004.
• The Sierra had its best April ever, with deliveries up 14 percent, the Canyon was up 23 percent, and the Yukon had its 8th consecutive month of year-over-year growth, with deliveries up 13 percent. Yukon XL was up 8 percent.

Buick

• The brand had its best April and calendar-year-to-date sales since 2005
• The Encore was up 39 percent, Enclave up 2 percent
• Buick sold 1,090 Cascada convertibles in April, the second full month in the market.

Cadillac

• Cadillac ATPs were $54,600 in April, up approximately $1,600 from last year.
• The Cadillac ATS, CTS and XTS all gained year-over-year retail market share in their respective segments.

Average Transaction Prices (ATP)/Incentives (J.D. Power PIN estimates)

• GM’s ATPs, which reflect retail transaction prices after sales incentives, were $35,400 in April, more than $4,200 above the industry average.
• GM’s incentive spending as a percentage of ATPs was 10.3 percent in April, well below domestic and many Asian competitors and in line with the industry average of 10.2 percent.
• The industry increased incentives year over year by 0.7 percentage points, while GM incentives were in-line with a year ago.

Fleet and Commercial

• GM’s fleet mix in April was approximately 23 percent of total sales, in line with the company’s full-year guidance of 20 percent.
• Commercial sales grew 4 percent, for the best Commercial month since 2008. Government sales were up 21 percent and daily rental deliveries were down 39 percent.
• Small business deliveries were up 20 percent in April and 10 percent calendar-year-to-date.

Industry Sales

• GM estimates that the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate (SAAR) for light vehicles in April was 17.6 million units. On a calendar-year-to-date basis, GM estimates the light vehicle SAAR was 17.4 million units.