Safety investigation into the Chevrolet Volt

The government ended its safety investigation into the Chevrolet Volt on Friday after concluding that the Volt and other electric cars don’t pose a greater fire risk than gasoline-powered cars. Two other fires occurred later related to separate safety tests, and NHTSA opened an official investigation into the vehicle on Nov. 25.

The government ended its safety investigation into the Chevrolet Volt on Friday after concluding that the Volt and other electric cars don’t pose a greater fire risk than gasoline-powered cars.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began studying the Volt last June after a fire broke out in one of the cars three weeks after it was crashed as part of safety testing. Two other fires occurred later related to separate safety tests, and NHTSA opened an official investigation into the vehicle on Nov. 25.
The agency and General Motors Co. know of no fires in real-world crashes.

GM and federal safety officials say they believe the fires were caused by coolant leaking from damaged plastic casing around the batteries after side-impact collisions. The coolant caused an electrical short, which sparked battery fires seven days to three weeks after the crashes.

GM announced earlier this month that it will add steel plates to about 12,000 existing Volts to protect the batteries in the event of a crash. The company has sold around 8,000 Volts and 4,000 are still for sale. GM is repairing the vehicles for free. NHTSA didn’t order the recall, as it sometimes does after a safety investigation.

GM said Friday that NHTSA’s decision to close the investigation is consistent with the results of its own internal testing. It said the steel plates will provide additional protection and minimize fire risk in the days and weeks after a crash.

NHTSA said Friday that it “continues to believe that electric vehicles show great promise as a safe and fuel-efficient option,” and that based on available data, electric cars don’t appear to be riskier than gas-powered ones.

But the agency said electric cars do have some specialized components, and the agency has developed guidelines for firefighters and other responders on how to handle electric cars after a crash.

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2011 MOTION Camaro

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The first 2011 MOTION Camaro, a 800-horsepower Phase III 427-SC Supercharged Supercar, was the centerpiece of the Toyo Tires exhibit at the Super Chevy Show at Palm Beach International Raceway.
Production of the MOTION 427-SC Chevrolet Camaro will be in only a limited number and priced at $150,000, where as production of SS and Phase III 427 & 454 MOTION Camaro, with price starting at under $80,000, will be market-driven. 2011 MOTION Chevrolet Camaro specifications:
• Supercharged GM LS7 427 Aluminum Engine
• 2.8-Liter Twin-Screw Supercharger System
• Eight-Rib supercharger drive assembly
• Unique block, 4.125-inch bore, pressed-in liners
• Forged 2618 Aluminum 9.3-to-1 pistons
• Forged 6.125-inch H-Beam Steel connecting rods
• Forged 4.00-inch stroke steel crankshaft
• Race-prepped CNC-ported Aluminum heads
• Custom Redline R3-SC Blower camshaft
• ATI/Redline damper
• High-Efficiency tubular exhaust system
• MBRP Stainless Steel mufflers, dual outlets
• High-Capacity air intake system
• 160-degree high-flow thermostat
• Custom calibrated Engine Management System
• High-Capacity fuel system
• Upgraded TR6060 Six-Speed manual transmission (ONLY)
• ZR1 Corvette dual disc clutch system
• MGW short throw shifter
• 1,000 Horsepower axles
• Pfadt Billet rear cradle mounts
• Pfadt differential bushings
• Pfadt trailing arms & tie rods
• Pfadt Coil-Over F&R Suspension
• Pfadt F&R sway bars
• Brembo Six-Piston Monoblock front brakes with 380-mm two-piece rotors
• Brembo Four-Piston Monoblock rear brakes with 380-mm two-piece rotors
• Custom MOTION painted striping
• Custom MOTION wheels with painted accents
• Custom Phase III-SC Hood with glass window

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Chevrolet Aveo Review

The Chevrolet Aveo is GM's smallest, least expensive car. Aside from its price, what's most attractive about Aveo is its surprisingly handsome interior, at least on the up-level Aveo 2LT. The Chevrolet Aveo comes with an updated 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 108 horsepower, which is adequate for such an affordable car. Transmission choices are either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

Aveo is available as a four-door sedan or a versatile five-door hatchback called the Aveo5. We prefer the Aveo5 five-door hatchback for its ability to haul stuff.

The Aveo sedan was extensively updated for 2007 and the hatchback received the same treatment for 2009. The changes were made so the Aveo could better compete with a wave of new subcompacts, namely the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, and Hyundai Accent. The Aveo's basic architecture and mechanical underpinnings date to 2004.

Aveo was designed to offer sensible, day-to-day transportation. Its ride is tuned more for comfort than sporty driving, and this is where it differs from the frisky Honda Fit. But many of us spend much of our time commuting through heavy, stop-and-go traffic and don't expect an economy car to deliver nimble handling.

The Aveo features the third generation of GM's 1.6-liter Ecotec engine, which gains two horsepower for a total of 108 hp. With the manual transmission, Aveo is EPA-estimated to deliver 27 mpg in the city and 35 on the highway. That compares well with the Hyundai Accent (26/35 mpg) and Nissan Versa (27/33). The Honda Fit (28/35) and Toyota Yaris (29/36) are more efficient, but the Aveo competes with a lower purchase price.

We found the Aveo an enjoyable car to spend time with, particularly the Aveo 2LT with its nice cloth or leatherette upholstery. The climate and audio controls are easy to use, the driver's seat adjusts for height, and the car drives well. The negatives include a lack of power, somewhat sloppy handling and a sometimes loud interior.

Other minor changes for  include a standard rear spoiler on the Aveo5 2LT and lower numeric fourth and fifth gear ratios for the manual transmission to improve highway fuel economy.

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Chevrolet Traverse Review

 Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have come to the realization that even though they like the practicality that a traditional SUV provides, they're not particularly fond of how unwieldy these lumbering, truck-based behemoths can be. If you're one of these people, we'd encourage you to check out the Chevrolet Traverse. As a large crossover, the Traverse combines the people- and cargo-schlepping strengths of an SUV with the carlike ride and handling of a minivan. Granted, by choosing a crossover, you'll be giving up the heavy-duty towing capacity of those old-school sport-utes and the ultimate practicality of a minivan. Still, at the end of the day, the benefits offered by crossovers like the Traverse make them smart choices for many drivers. While the Traverse is the least expensive of GM's three large crossovers built on the same underpinnings (the other two are the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia), it's appealing in ways that go beyond the bottom line. Families will appreciate the roomy interior that offers comfortable seating for up to eight passengers; they'll also likely warm to the surprising number of upscale features found on the upper trim levels. Relatively decent fuel economy and high marks in government and insurance industry crash tests are also part of the deal. The Traverse does have its faults, including less-than-optimal visibility and a third-row seat that's not quite as comfortable as the one in the Ford Flex. It's also no match for the Mazda CX-9 crossover in the handling department, nor does it offer as many advanced electronics as the new Ford Explorer. Just the same, folks in the market for a vehicle that offers the everyday usefulness of a traditional SUV or minivan without the associated downsides would do well to put the Traverse on their test-drive lists.


The Chevrolet Traverse is a large crossover SUV available in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. Standard equipment on the LS includes 17-inch steel wheels, eight-passenger seating, split-folding second- and third-row bench seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, air-conditioning, full power accessories, OnStar and a six-speaker CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio. The midrange LT trim level is actually comprised of a choice of two sub-trims: the well-equipped 1LT and the more upscale 2LT. The 1LT package offers 18-inch alloy wheels, heated sideview mirrors, an eight-way power driver seat, a trip computer, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and rear parking sensors. Select the 2LT package and you'll get all that plus tri-zone automatic climate control, a 10-speaker Bose system (with USB port), rear audio system controls, seven-passenger seating (featuring second-row captain's chairs), a power liftgate and a rearview camera integrated into the rearview mirror. The Traverse LTZ ups the luxury ante with 20-inch wheels, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power front seats (with driver memory settings), Bluetooth connectivity and remote ignition. Many of the standard features on upper trim levels can be added to the lower ones via option packages. Other highlights from the add-ons list include a trailer-towing package, a navigation system (with real-time traffic, a rearview camera and a USB port), dual sunroofs and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system (with USB port).

There is only one engine/transmission combination available for the Chevrolet Traverse -- a 3.6-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic with manual shift control. In the LS and LT trims, the V6 produces 281 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. In the more upmarket LTZ, output jumps to 288 hp and 270 lb-ft thanks to a dual-outlet exhaust. In our performance testing, a Traverse LT2 posted a sufficiently quick 0-60-mph time of 8.6 seconds. EPA fuel economy estimates for the front-wheel-drive Traverse are 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. All-wheel-drive Traverse models are very close at 16/23/19 mpg. Properly equipped, the Traverse can tow up to 5,200 pounds.

Antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front seat side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags for all three rows are all standard on the Chevrolet Traverse, as is one year of GM's OnStar service, including turn-by-turn navigation and hands-free phone connectivity. In Edmunds brake testing, its Acadia twin came to a stop in 135 feet -- the Flex and CX-9 perform better. In both frontal- and side-impact crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Traverse received a perfect five-star rating for its protection of occupants in head-on and side-impact collisions. The Traverse also aced the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, where it got the highest rating of "Good" in both the frontal-offset and side-impact tests.

While the Chevrolet Traverse has a number of good qualities, its interior is the real selling point. The design is attractive, with an eye-catching two-tone color scheme, brushed aluminum and chrome trim and simple, easy-to-read gauges. There are a few low-quality plastics used in spots, and the audio and climate controls use too many small and similar-looking buttons, but overall, the Traverse's passenger cabin gets good marks for both style and function. Depending on which trim level you choose, the interior offers seating for either seven passengers with the second-row captain's chairs or eight with the 60/40-split-folding second-row bench seat. Either way, first- and second-row passengers enjoy comfortable accommodations. The third row is much more adult-friendly than the ones you'll find in most traditional SUVs, though the Ford Flex still bests the Chevy in this regard. There's also plenty of room for stuff, including 24.4 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third-row seat. Fold both the second and third rows down and you get a nice flat load floor with room for 116.4 cubic feet of cargo.

While the Chevrolet Traverse rides more smoothly and handles better than most traditional SUVs, it won't exactly make you forget you're driving a plus-size vehicle. Buyers looking at the top-of-the-line LTZ version should also bear in mind that its larger 20-inch wheels have a somewhat adverse effect on ride quality. The 3.6-liter V6 under the hood delivers wiling performance in a wide range of driving situations.

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About The Chevrolet Silverado

The Chevrolet Silverado offers full-size pickup truck buyers a lineup of vehicles that can accomplish almost any task laid before them. Like most trucks in its class, the Silverado can be had in trim levels ranging from barebones to opulent, making it a viable option for buyers looking for anything from a stripped-down work vehicle on up to a well-equipped daily driver. The availability of a hybrid model as well as heavy-duty editions of the Silverado further completes Chevrolet's truck lineup.

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