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chevrolet orlando

Chevrolet Orlando is a car that is produced from the State of South Korea. Although including a new car, but this car has a special characteristic with the old Chevrolet car. Only for this car is a car Chevrolet Orlando from the incorporation of an SUV with a station wagon. This car has a shape that looks sporty appearance and is very strong. Chevrolet just unveiled the Orlando at the Paris Motor Show last week, and it is one of the cars debuted that looks like it could have a future here in Thailand.The Orlando is a 7-seat people mover, crossover, SUV, small 4-wheel drive with no aspirations for off-roading type car. It's actually very similar both in form and function to the Honda Crossroad.
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Honda don't sell the Crossroad in Thailand because it would compete somewhat with the CR-V. Honda also had a poor run of it with the 7-seat Stream, that eventually bowed out of the Thai market when the Wish clobbered it in what was already quite a small segment of the market.

Back to Chevrolet, and the Orlando, the situation is a little bit different. Chevrolet are enjoying a relatively successful run of it in Thailand.

The Chevrolet brand has a very good image in Thailand, where many Thais I've spoken to seem to believe that American cars are stronger than their Asian counterparts. Whether this reputation is founded or not is another issue, especially considering that the Aveo, Optra and Captiva all have Korean origins, and the Colorado is little more than a re-boxed and badged Isuzu D-Max.

But Chevrolet is doing okay in Thailand. Based on sales volume they are ahead of long-established rivals including Mazda, Mitsubishi and Nissan.

So for Chevrolet Thailand, there might be a bullish feeling that adding a new model to the line might be worth a try. Although the Orlando could possibly step on the toes of the Captiva somewhat, it also has the potential of outshining the Captiva altogether.

Should Chevrolet choose to replace the Optra with the Cruze next year, then the Orlando is even more possible since it is based on the same platform as the Cruze.

Additionally, it is possible that Chevrolet may wish to use Thailand as the production hub for the vehicle, and export to other Asian markets. However, they also have Korea as an option for this, as it has already been confirmed that the Cruze will be produced there.
Engines

Assuming that it is produced here, it is likely that the engine line up will be the same as the Cruze. Possibly up-rated 1.6 and 1.8 litre petrol units like the current Optra.

The engine that I would love to see in the Orlando is the 2.0 litre 150 hp unit from the Captiva, and this is one of the units slated for inclusion in the high end Orlando, but Thai punters could be some way from embracing the diesel in this type of vehicle.
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Chevrolet has a new 6-speed automatic that it is likely to pair up with the new Cruze, but it has yet to be seen if that will make it to Thailand. This would be a really impressive feature in a car in this segment, and if the Cruze gets it, the Orlando will also.

Initially the Orlando will be front-wheel drive, with 4-wheel drive models to be introduced later on. In Thailand, the front-wheel drive variant would be sufficient, and it would allow Chevrolet to put some additional distance between the Captiva and Orlando.

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2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO car specification

2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO car specification http://oemwheels.blogspot.com/2011/07/2012-super-fast-cars-with-pictures.html

2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE car specification

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2011 camaro

2011 camaro

the new generation Camaro from General Motors has done a very good impression, we have recently seen the new 2010 Camaro Coupe giving life to the Autobot Bumblebee in the film Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, part of GM’s advertising strategy. However, their economic situation has led her to take two additional versions, the Camaro Convertible and Z28 high-performance variant.In the case of the Camaro Convertible, a few weeks ago I told you it was confirmed for release in 2011, and regarding the Camaro Z8, the group of fans Camaro5 have information that the project remains on the table Z28 GM and could be also released in 2011.

It would be a year and perhaps double recovery debut for GM, the Z28 come in the spring of 2011, shortly after the Convertible, whose ideal scenario release might be in Detroit. Some of the details can be elucidated from the Z28 is that it will have more power than the SS, a special treatment to the hood and grill, and decorative graphics Z28.

Reports say the Camaro Z28 that the design is complete, but the project has not been able to advance because of low sales expectations for the high unit cost. As for motor plans, had thought about the LSA V8 based on the Cadillac CTS-V, with 556cv (414kW) and a 0-100k / h less than 4 seconds. At present only speculation, we should expect official announcements and so we know what GM’s doing with the Camaro Z28.

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2011 Chevrolet Aveo5 Full Edition Reviews & Photos gallery

2011 Chevrolet Aveo5 Full Edition Reviews & Photos gallery

GM India to Launch Chevrolet Beat Electric Next Month

Following a bonanza for the electric and hybrid cars manufactured in India, General Motors (GM) is all set to showcase an electric version of its small car Chevrolet Beat next month. In the coming future, the car may become the second electric car after Reva to be launched in the country, provided the government follows up with more incentives for alternate fuel vehicles, GM said.

“We are glad that the government has woken up to the need to encourage alternate fuel and electric vehicles,” said Karl Slym, president and managing director, GM India. “We will showcase an electric version of our mini car next month. Though we have not decided whether to launch it here or not, if the government follows up the budget with more incentives, it will only help us decide.”

The government announced full exemption from customs duty, special additional duty and countervailing duty on some specified parts of hybrid vehicles such as battery pack and chargers as also for spare battery packs for electric vehicles.

Further, excise duty has been halved for hybrid kits and their parts.

In the past, GM had tied up with Reva electric car company to develop an electric version of its other small car Spark.

The project met with an untimely death after Reva was acquired by utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra and the two companies went their separate ways.

GM sold 88,568 units in April-January 2010-11, up 37% over the previous year. It has 235 dealers in the country.

Currently, India has only one hybrid vehicle the Toyota Prius.

Via: hindustantimes.com

General Motors India Result: June Sales Up by 112%

General Motors India has registered an impressive growth of 112% in sales in June 2010, compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 9539 units in June 2010 against 4492 units in June 2009.

The June 2010 sales comprised 2,911 units of the Chevrolet Spark, 3,415 units of Chevrolet Beat, 1,423 units of the Chevrolet Tavera, 773 units of the Chevrolet Cruze, 398 Units of Chevrolet Aveo, 387 units of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, 139 units of the Chevrolet Captiva and 93 units of Chevrolet Optra.

The increase in the sales was primarily driven by the tremendous response to the recently launched and much sought after Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Cruze and the extremely popular Chevrolet Spark. Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Cruze have become the industry benchmarks in their respective segments and a winner among consumers in India, with their best-in-class design, performance and other product attributes. Chevrolet Spark continues to register impressive sales, clearly validating it as the one of the most sought after car in its segment in terms of styling, performance and fuel efficiency offering a value for money proposition.

Commenting on the performance, Mr. P. Balendran, Vice President, GM India said, "We are excited by the continued overwhelming response to Chevrolet Beat, Spark and Cruze. Introduction of best-in-segment cars from the 300 series, increase in customer outreach through distribution network, our unique value proposition like Chevrolet Cashless Ownership offer and our promise to deliver quality and performance are the factors that have led to the impressive sales."

Chevrolet recently completed seven years of its successful journey after its foray into the Indian market. Launched in 2003, Chevrolet has become one of the most popular and the fastest growing automotive brands in the country, having sold over 3,00,000 cars in India. With a wide array of products and services, Chevrolet has brought unmatched product quality and unparalleled performance to the Indian consumers. To celebrate this important milestone and strengthen its ever increasing customer base, General Motors India has undertaken several initiatives like Chevrolet Free Mega Service Camps, the Mega Gold Rush Scheme for customers, several fun-filled activities around the Beat, gala evenings, special movie shows and a slew of dealer driven activities across the country to engage with its valued customers.

It may be recalled that the company has ramped up production by adding the second shifts at Halol and Talegaon plants recently to meet the increased demand of its products. The company is also rapidly expanding its sales and service network to support the increasing market demand of its cars. It intends to take the network to 300 sales points and an equal number of authorized service outlets by the end of this year from the current 206 sales points and 200 authorized service outlets across the country.

Source: General Motors India

General Motors to Launch New Chevrolet SUV in India

General Motors is planning to introduce a new SUV car in 2011. Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Cruze 2 new models are already hit the market and had a good response from car lovers who are eagerly waiting for the delivery of their cars.

Chevrolet Electric variant is also one of the awaited model in the second half of 2010 for customers of Chevrolet & the rumor of launching new SUV is also in the air. General Motors already planning for few new launches of variants like Beat, Cruze & Spark in next few months. With this momentum they plans to sell more cars.

General Motors' new SUV model in 2011 will be priced between Rs. 8-10 lakh. The new SUV by Chevrolet will be built on T300 series platform which is currently being used to build Beat & Cruze. Chevrolet also intends to launch a new variant of its entry level sedan Chevrolet Aveo in the Indian market.

Chevrolet Cruze in India Now with Automatic Transmission

General Motors India launched the Chevrolet Cruze AT in Bangalore at a ceremony presided over by its President & Managing Director Mr. Karl Slym. The manual version of Chevrolet Cruze launched in October has already redefined the D-segment with its coupe-like design proportions, comfortable interiors, class leading features and other exclusive product attributes.

The 6 Speed Automatic Transmission will be offered on the LTZ variant which also comes with a host of features like PEPS, Push Button Start, Cruise Control, Smart Screen and Electric Sunroof to name a few. The Automatic variant will also be available in a special 3 coat paint called White Diamond in addition to the exciting six colors already on offer.

The Chevrolet Cruze AT also has a triptronic mode which enables a sportier drive for the customer. Other highlights of this six-speed automatic transmission include Clutch-to-clutch shift operation for added precision and smoother shifts between gears. Also, it has a wide spread ratio with the first gear designed for a very high ratio to provide brisk acceleration from the top while the sixth gear has an overdrive ratio to keep the engine revolutions as low as possible for highway cruising and improved fuel economy. One of the key benefits of this model is that it uses premium fluids in the transmission that does not need replacement during normal use.

"Chevrolet has already become a driving force in India's vehicle market," said Karl Slym, President and Managing Director of GM India. "The Cruze has been receiving excellent market response since its launch in the last quarter of 2009. The auto Journalists in India who had test driven the vehicle have rated it as the best in its segment for its unique product attributes.

Chevrolet Cruze has already won the following awards:

- NDTV Car & Bike Viewers Choice Car of the Year
- Autocar Bloomberg UTV Best Saloon Car of the Year
- ET Zigwheels Midsize Sedan of the year
- Car & Bike NDTV Executive Car of the Year
- BS Motoring Best Value for Money Car of the Year

It builds on the reputation of the brand for attractive design, great performance and outstanding fuel economy in the D-segment. The Chevrolet Cruze is also one of the key drivers of the global expansion of Chevrolet. It is backed by the highest scores in major crash safety ratings. The Chevrolet Cruze has also recently received the maximum five-star rating in European New Car Assessment Program (ENCAP) rating, after winning 5 star ratings in Australian and China NCAP. The latest feather in Chevrolet Cruze's cap is its selection as a finalist in the reputed ‘World Car of the Year' Award.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr.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'.

GM's investment in manufacturing the Cruze in India is a demonstration of our sustained commitment to making Chevrolet the most admired and preferred vehicle brand in this country. We believe this vehicle is the right product for India because of the unique product features and fine tuning that were carried out to meet the requirements of our consumer, climatic and driving conditions. As a result, we expect Cruze AT also to set new benchmarks in its segment. By introducing products like Cruze with class leading features, we look forward to continue building on the brand's success nationwide, said Balendran.

Coinciding with the launch of Cruze AT , GM India also inaugurated its 3rd dealership M/s. Trident Automobiles Pvt. Ltd in Bangalore today. This demonstrates our commitment to widening our dealership network to take care of our rapidly-expanding customer base in the city and the state of Karnataka. The new dealership is equipped to provide unmatched services and ambience to its customers. A wide range of exclusive accessories will also be on display for customers' benefit. Additionally, a team of GM trained technicians will be available at the ultra modern workshop with latest garrage tools and tackles, diagnostic equipment, ultra modern body repair shop and computerized facilities for attending to every need of the GM customers in the region.

The company now has 11 dealerships and 12 service centres in the state of Karnataka alone taking the overall tally to 206 sales points and 200 authorised service outlets across the country. It intends to take the network to 300 sales points and an equal number of authorized service outlets by the end of this year. In addition, the company has also set up 4 parts distribution centres at Talegaon, Halol, Chennai and Delhi to ensure timely and easy availability of parts.

The unveiling of the Cruze AT follows GM India's successful launches of Chevrolet Beat and Captiva Extreme last month.

Press Release From: General Motors India

New Chevrolet Spark Electric Coming Soon in India with Incredible Price

General Motors inked MoU with Reva Electric Car Company last year for electric variant of Chevrolet Spark. As per the speculations the project is already running for the new Chevrolet Spark and it will hit Indian roads by October 2010. Lots of people have shown their interest in the electric version of Chevrolet Spark which was recently unveiled at the 2010 Indian Auto Expo by General Motors. This announcement will surely bring plenty of cheer to electric car fans. This will surely gives a new platform to Chevrolet cars market in India.


General Motors India MD and CEO Karl Slym said "We are pleased to join hands with REVA to bring affordable small car platform based electric vehicles to the market in line with government objectives to reduce fossil fuel dependence. We are going to be working closely with the Central and State Governments in India to develop infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and providing specific financial benefits to consumers, who make the choice to adopt an environment-friendly mode of personal transport."

General Motors is also planning to export Chevrolet Spark Electric model to overseas market where Chevrolet Spark currently manufacturing facility available. In overseas market where Chevrolet Spark is being manufactured, General Motors will set up a JV with Reva Electric to set up electric vehicle plants.

The Reva Electric car company has launched two electric car models - the Reva NXR and the NXG – at the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 too much acclaim. Prior to the Frankfurt Motor show, it was revealed that the two companies had decided to work together to produce an electric version of the Chevrolet Spark.

Chevrolet Spark Electric Car Price in India:
The Chevrolet Spark Electric will come with a incredible price tag of 7 Lakh Rs. It will cost at almost double price than its current petrol model. As the small car market is booming and the new car like Chevrolet Spark Electric is coming will surely give General Motors a boost in sales.

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