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Posts tagged "Chevrolet"

Chicago Auto Show opens today

Chicago Auto Show opens today
The Chicago Auto Show opened to the public today at 10 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. While the show is a little light on concept cars this year, there is plenty at McCormick Place to keep you enthralled, including 4 test tracks where you can take a ride (Jeep, Ram... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 10, 2012 at 5:49 pm
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Today's Rave: Chevrolet Camaro heads up display

The heads up display, which is often only seen on high-end cars, showed up on the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro test car. And, while I was surprised, I loved it. Especially since the top of the steering wheel covered my speedometer. Drat, no excuse not to know the speed limit. When a new song comes on... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
July 24, 2011 at 10:19 am
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How can a turbo engine be more fuel efficient?

A few weeks ago, I entered into a discussion with a couple of co-workers about the turbocharged engine in the Chevrolet Cruze Eco. When I put the words “turbocharged” and “fuel-efficient” in the same sentence, they pounced on me, sure that I was incorrect in with my facts. Not having ready access to the Internet... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
June 22, 2011 at 6:14 pm
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So whadahyawannaknow? 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco

I recently drove the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model with the 6-speed manual transmission. Overall, it was a great test week, and I thoroughly enjoyed the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine as well as the MT. Cruze, the Eco model specifically, is quickly becoming Chevrolet’s shining star with an estimated 42 mpg on the highway and attractive... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
June 16, 2011 at 9:07 am
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Today's Rave: OnStar

I’m driving the Chevrolet Cruze Eco this week, which gives me the chance to spend a week with one of my all-time favorite features from any manufacturer across any vehicle I’ve ever driven: OnStar. All you have to do is press the blue button and you can get anything from restaurant suggestions to directions that... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
June 6, 2011 at 9:40 am
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Jill's Auto Minute for June 1

On today’s hit list: The Chevrolet Cruze Eco model, May auto sales and the government bailout. Today’s links referenced in the video: May slide 4% on rising fuel prices, tight vehicle supplies GM, Chrysler bailout loans could cost tax payers up to $16B Who to follow on Twitter: @CleanMPG... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
June 2, 2011 at 9:30 am
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu revealed: Did you see it?

2013 Chevrolet Malibu revealed: Did you see it?
Just in case you didn’t log on at 7.30 p.m. to see the reveal live from Shanghai on Facebook. Chevrolet has released a video that will give you a full view of the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. On screen, I have to say it’s stunning. Check the video out and tell me what you think... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
April 18, 2011 at 9:40 pm
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Chevrolet to launch 2013 Malibu ... on Facebook

Mark your calendars now for April 18, at 7.30 p.m. CST. And be sure to “like” Chevrolet’s Facebook page while you’re at it. Because that’s the only way you, in Chicago, are going to see the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu first. It is simultaneously being launched at the Shanghai Auto Show, and you’ll see the... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
March 31, 2011 at 3:13 pm
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Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Rather than trying to do this awesome car justice, I figured I’d let you hear all about it first hand. Below is the video I took of the entire press conference. Behold the fastest production Camaro … Ever... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 9, 2011 at 5:42 pm
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Super Bowl XLV: automotive commercials

I’m sad to admit I’m actually going to miss the Super Bowl for the first time in my adult life because I’m traveling to Colorado Springs for work. To console myself, I decided to head to YouTube and find some of the automotive commercials I’ll be missing. My fave: 2011 Hyundai Elantra (kind of creepy... Read more »
By Jill Ciminillo,
February 6, 2011 at 11:22 am
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