Everyone loves driving fast right? If you aren’t from Texas you might be a little jealous of what just happened in our great state! Up until now the highest speed limit I have ever seen on a Texas highway was 75….. The Texas House just made my day by approving an 85 mph speed limit for my driving pleasure. Ok, it wasn’t just for me but it is great news! Check out what Inside Line had to say about it.
The Texas House has approved an 85 mph speed limit for Texas highways. Those who regularly drive through Texas knows this essentially means fewer pointless fines for keeping up with traffic. That makes this particularly notable as a government issue intended to appease people while at the same time reducing their own income. Brilliant. I think I just teared up a little.
But, with all good news comes some bad. News outlets have jumped all over this with the fear mongering you’d expect. Not only is there a slimmer chance of survival in an accident they say and that longer braking distances could mean more accidents (Going fast? Don’t follow so close!), but that this additional speed could cost Texas drivers up to 0.30 per day!
Texans don’t have to worry about those cataclysmic events just yet, though as this isn’t law yet and will have to conduct speed studies, engineering analysis and a new truck lane. Hope, however, is on the horizon so long as Texas stays brave — we have high hopes on this one.
What do you guys think? As drivers is 85 to fast or do you feel like you are already going 85 just to keep up with the traffic? I can understand in the city driving 60 but when you are headed west and there’s nothing but highways is it bad to go 85? I want to hear your opinions!
I’ll never forget the first time I got to see the 2011 Chevy Volt with my own eyes. Seeing it in person was an amazing site. All the photos that I have seen did not do that car justice. The Chevy Volt is more than a plug-in electric car with a backup gasoline engine that is so networked, you can use a smart phone app to lock and unlock its doors and check on its charge level. It is hands down the car of the future!
Check out the video below of 84-year-old James Brazell as he takes delivery of his 2011 Chevy Volt electric car and describes his driving experience with the electric vehicle. For more information check out http://www.chevroletvoltage.com
We all love watching the Super Bowl commercials. This year we saw monkey’s, Bieber, Ozzie Osbourne and more. I happen to think the Chevy commercials were my favorites. We saw a Chevy Silverado commerical, Volt, Cruze and of course the Camaro. Which Chevy commercial was your favorite? Check them all out below.
Designers of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic talk about their approach to designing the brand’s latest subcompact vehicle, highlighting the motorcycle elements featured in both the sedan and hatchback. The Sonic is the only subcompact vehicle to be built in the U.S. by any manufacturer.
The big reveal this year at the Detroit Auto Show as Chevrolet celebrates 100 years of car making was the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic! It will be taking the place of the Chevy Aveo. Not only is it sleek and stylish but it’s also fuel efficient. Check out what Motor Authority had to say about the big reveal.
Turbos are our friends. Whether we’re after better fuel economy or more power, they get the job done in a way nothing else does. The 2012 Chevy Sonic is a perfect example.
It’s true that 1.4 liters doesn’t sound like much displacement–and it’s not. There’s more volume in a bottle of Coke. But when you stuff pressurized atmosphere and gasoline into that 1.4-liter space, you get 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. That’s more in the category of a different kind of coke.
These live shots also show that the new Sonic, rising from the ashes of the Aveo, really deserves the new name. It’s well-proportioned, particularly at the front end, which feels almost European. It’s compact, but not clown-car tiny, and expected to be very affordable.
The non-turbo version of the Sonic (like the bright orange LTZ model pictured above) gets a larger 1.8-liter engine and 135 horsepower, but just 123 pound-feet of torque. The Sonic is expected to get a 40 mpg rating, though it’s not yet clear which engine supports that figure.
We’ll see the first of the new Sonics later this year when production kicks off at the Lake Orion Township plant in Michigan.
Check out this video on the Chevrolet Sonic. Here you will get to see the hatchback and sedan options.
Not only does Jay think that this is the car of the future but he also loves that it is built in Detroit! It’s of course the Chevy Volt. I must say I agree with him. We are getting closer and closer everyday to getting the new Chevy VOLT on our lot and we are ecstatic.
Check out what Automotive Addicts had to say about Jay getting his new Chevy Volt and then also check out the video below of what Jay has to say himself.
Who else but Jay Leno has such a large car collection and has recently opted to purchase a new Chevrolet Volt? I can’t think of anyone. Jay is a one-of-a-kind person who never flaunts the fact that he has millions to spend however he pleases. Instead of Jay taking delivery of the latest exotic or luxury car, he decides to be a little on the economical side of things this day by taking delivery of his brand new Chevy Volt.
The new Chevrolet Volt is full of technology and probably enough computer power to launch the space shuttle. With that said, this car is right down Jay’s ally. It is obvious he has something against EV vehicles such as the new Nissan Leaf in the way he says that you can just jump in the new Volt and go anywhere versus the pure electric cars will only take you half way. Check out the video below as Jay picks up his new Volt from a Northridge, Ca dealership.
It is no surprise that Chevrolet is very proud of our brand new electric car. It is no surprise how popular the Chevrolet Volt is becoming. It is no surprise that the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is Motor Trends Car Of The Year!! Car of the year is one serious award and I’m very proud of Chevy.
Motor Trend loves giving out awards, but its most coveted piece of hardware is undoubtedly its Car of the Year trophy. This year, the golden calipers have been bestowed upon the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.
General Motors’ joins a long line of Motor Trend COTY winners that date all the way back to 1949. Last year, the Ford Fusion took home the prize and prior to that, the Nissan GT-R claimed the magazines coveted spot. The Chevrolet Volt is a hard hitter in each of MT’s six categories: Advancement in Design, Engineering Excellence, Efficiency, Safety, Value and Performance of Intended Function.
Motor Trend has been a strong champion of the range-extended electric sedan in recent months. The buff book looked past the is-it-just-a-hybrid hoopla and even wrote about how they achieved 127 miles per gallon while putting the car through real world driving conditions. Learn more about why the publication chose the Volt with a video narrated by MT Editor-in-Chief Angus MacKenzie. When you’re done checking out the video and the press release, you can learn more about MT’s Car of the Year process and finalists here. – AutoBlog
Check out the video below by clicking on the link.
It should be no surprise to you how much we love the new Chevy Cruze. Here’s even better news the MPG rating for the Cruze Eco is (drum roll please)…. 42 MPG!! This obviously is exciting news and another great day for Chevy. We’ve had great luck with the Cruze so far. We are finding that people are easily falling in love with this small sedan.
Check out what Edmunds Daily had to say about the Eco friendly Cruze:
General Motors is crowing about the official fuel economy numbers for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco model, and it’s not unjustified. According to today’s press release, the Cruze Eco has received an EPA mpg rating of 28 city/42 hwy with its standard six-speed manual transmission (26/37 mpg with the optional six-speed automatic). The Cruze Eco carries an MSRP of $18,895 (including destination charge), and it will go on sale in January.
When you are ready to test drive the brand new 2011 Chevy Cruze make sure you head on over to your local Dallas Chevy dealer. We’ll take you for a spin.
Yes, it is true that the Chevrolet Volt is one of the most anticipated cars in years. I for one am very excited about getting them here at Classic Chevrolet. I know many others are as well because our phones do not stop ringing with orders and questions. It’s a very exciting time in the world of GM and Chevrolet. I was doing some light reading this morning and came across a story from USA Today about the women that are behind the Chevrolet Volt and it was inspiring. Every time I read about this car I get more and more excited. It’s the same feeling I got right before the newly designed Camaro was finally available for purchase and we all know how great that car was for Chevrolet and GM. I wanted to share this story with you and get your thoughts on it as well. Are you excited about the Chevrolet Volt? For those of you that are be rest assured that your Texas Chevy dealer will keep you posted on the latest news regarding the Chevrolet Volt and we will let you know when you can come check one out here at our store.
The most eagerly awaited car of the year is the Chevrolet Volt, the first next-generation extended-range electric car to hit the road. General Motors has a lot riding on the car, and it took a lot of workers to make it. Many of them were women in what has been traditionally the boy’s club that was yesterday’s auto industry. GM pulled together some biographies of some of the key women involved in the design of the Volt. Interestingly, each one is a mom. Here is what GM wrote about them:
Design – Nina Tortosa, pictured above, is the lead aerodynamicist on the Volt team. Her team has spent more than 500 hours of time in the wind tunnel with the Volt, often testing and tweaking changes in 1 millimeter increments. While their work is done in small measures, the cumulative impact is significant: Nina estimates that aerodynamic development on the Volt extended the electric-only range by almost seven miles at highway speeds. She has two children, ages four and five. Nina was born in Barcelona, Spain, and graduated from Mounds View High School, just outside Minneapolis.
Infrastructure - Britta Gross is director of Global Energy Systems and Infrastructure Commercialization. She is working to prepare utilities and to get communities across the country “plug-in ready,” not just for Volt but for the wave of electric vehicles predicted to be on the horizon (Global Insight estimates that plug-in electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles could represent 20 to 60 percent of the market by 2030). This includes working with state and local governments on purchase incentives, with utilities to develop smart-grid and smart-charging technologies, and companies and municipalities to iron out home charging processes and to install charging stations at work places. Britta has two children, age 12 and 17; growing up, she lived in Kansas City, Chicago, and Baton Rouge.
Powertrain - Pamela Fletcher is the chief engineer for Volt and Plug-In Hybrid Propulsion Systems. She is responsible for the integration of the propulsion system components, including the lithium-ion battery pack, electric motors, and onboard engine generator, to ensure the cars meet customer expectations and business requirements. For the Volt this means creating an electric car with extended-range capability. Pamela has three children, ranging from 24 to 27 years of age; she grew up in Sarahsville, Ohio.
Marketing- Cristi Landy is the Volt product marketing manager. Cristi holds a degree in electrical engineering, and was part of the team that developed the Volt Concept in 2006. Currently, she acts as a liaison between Engineering and Marketing. As an example, Cristi helped identify the features and capabilities of the smart-phone application for Volt owners. This feature allows the driver to remotely heat/cool the cabin while the Volt is still plugged into the wall charger. This is much more efficient that using power from the battery for heat or air conditioning, extending the electric-only range of the Volt. Cristi has twin boys, age 10; growing up, she lived in Brookfield, Wis., and Jacksonville, Fla.
Manufacturing – Teri Quigley, pictured below, is the plant manager at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly. Teri is responsible for preparing the plant and executing the launch of the Chevrolet Volt on the same assembly line as the Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne. This includes production changes to accommodate the installation of the Volt’s unique powertrain, including the training and safety protocols to install the Volt’s six-foot long, 400-pound lithium ion battery pack. Teri has four children, ranging in age from 14 to 26, and has two grandchildren; she grew up in Dexter, Mich.
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Everyone loves driving fast right? If you aren’t from Texas you might be a little jealous of what just happened in our great state! Up until now the highest speed limit I have ever seen on a Texas highway was 75….. The Texas House just made my day by approving an 85 mph speed limit for my driving pleasure. Ok, it wasn’t just for me but it is great news! Check out what Inside Line had to say about it.
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