Chevrolet Cruze com motor diesel chega aos EUA em 2013

Chevrolet Cruze com motor diesel chega aos EUA em 2013

Modelo foi o veículo de passeio mais vendido nos EUA em junho. Versão diesel já é comercializada no mercado europeu.

Automóvel de passeio mais vendido em junho nos Estados Unidos, o Chevrolet Cruze ganhará uma versão com motor a diesel no mercado norte-americano a partir de 2013. Esta configuração do modelo já é comercializada na Europa. O Cruze chega ao Brasil no quarto trimestre do ano, apenas com propulsor bicombustível (álcool e gasolina).

Chevrolet Cruze com motor diesel chegará ao mercado norte-americano em 2013 (Foto: Divulgação)

Foram emplacados 24.896 unidades do Cruze em junho nos EUA – foi o quinto mês consecutivo que o modelo vende mais de 20 mil carros.

Fonte: Auto Esporte G1

Camaro de 2.700 cv bate antes da estreia

Camaro de 2.700 cv bate antes da estreia

A estreia que ninguém esperava – assim pode se definir a primeira acelerada deste Chevrolet Camaro tipo dragster no Brasil. O bólido de arrancada foi importado dos Estados Unidos e foi à pista pela primeira vez no último domingo (17), no Autódromo Velopark, em Nova Santa Rita (RS), durante etapa do Campeonato Gaúcho de Arrancada. Porém, um acidente logo no aquecimento dos pneus impediu que o carro acelerasse uma só vez nos 402 metros da pista, segundo informações do site Dragster Brasil.
Desenvolvido pelo norte-americano Kart Damron, o carro foi pilotado pelo próprio criador da obra, que não se acostumou com a pista brasileira. Ele perdeu a direção logo no primeiro aquecimento de pneus, a frente do carro foi de encontro ao muro e ficou bastante danificada. Até mesmo a porta ao lado do motorista se abriu após o impacto.
”O piloto saiu do trilho de borracha, onde os carros arrancam. Aí fica difícil de segurar. Com poucos carros de grande porte durante esta etapa, o trilho contribuiu para este acidente”, explica o editor do site Dragster Brasil, Fabio Felix Pascoal. O bólido feito para as pistas ostenta sob o capô um motor V8 Big Block capaz de render até 2.700 cv de potência (ou 36 vezes a potência de um Fiat Uno 1.0).
Nos Estados Unidos, o carro já cruzou os 402 m em apenas 6 segundos, a uma velocidade de 350 km/h. Agora é esperar a reforma para saber do que o cupê será capaz em solo brasileiro. Confira as imagens de Luiz Carniel e Ricardo Lobato, que flagraram toda a seqüência do acidente. Mais abaixo, um vídeo mostra o exato momento do impacto.

Ricardo Sant’Anna e Carina Mazarotto

Fonte: Colunas Auto Esporte

Camaro ZL1 poderá ter mais de 570 cv de potência

Camaro ZL1 poderá ter mais de 570 cv de potência!

GM quer tirar o máximo do V8 6.2 para bater rival Shelby GT500

Camaro ZL1 deverá ser o mais potente já produzido

Para alguns, os 416 cv de potência do Chevrolet Camaro SS não são suficientes. Mas será que o muscle car da GM pode mais? Tudo indica que sim, já que rumores da indústria apontam que a versão ZL1 do clássico americano poderá render mais de 577 cavalos. Tudo isso para enfrentar o ganho de força de seu principal concorrente, o Ford Shelby GT500, que cravou 550 cv com seu motor V8 5.4.

Embora o Camaro ZL1 já tenha sido apresentado no Salão de Chicago deste ano, os números do seu motor continua mantido em segredo. A única coisa revelada pela GM é a possiblidade do V8 6.2 da marca ultrapassar os 557 cv de potência. Mas a disputa não deverá acabar tão cedo... pouco após o lançamento do novo Camaro, previsto para este semestre, o público deverá ficar sabendo qual será a potência do Ford Shelby GT500 2013. Tudo indica para mais de 620 cv, gerados pelo V8 5.8 da marca. A briga vai continuar boa.

Fonte: Auto Esporte

Veja abaixo mais fotos do Camaro ZL1.

The Hot Car in

The Hot Car in  - Chevrolet.

A car is one of the main needs for almost every people and family. You will be able to transport and move from one place to another by using a car. You can spend extra time in transporting than using the public transportation or motorcycle by using a car. If you do, a car is a must for your shopping budget this month. Or you need to improve your car with the newest type of car that will give you the best satisfaction and comfort in riding a car.

If you do, you should start to browse the newest car model and type that will be your best consideration and choice. In the beginning of 2010, there are some car manufacturer that are released some hot series of their car. They come with various features and specification that will be met with your requirements. In the following article, you can start to read some new product that will be a good guidance in finding the best car for your needs.

Chevrolet Cruze comes as your first consideration of the best deal of good and comfortable car that you can afford in reasonable price. Chevrolet is one of the world leader manufacturers that have been well-know as the best car manufacturer in the world compared than any other brand manufacturer. This car is build under the license of general motors that have been developing some ultimate product of car in the world car market. This car is equipped with good engine cylinder that is hoped as the best car than any other that is produced by Chevrolet.

You also can choose the other variant of Chevrolet, there is the Chevrolet Volt. Similar to the previous types of car, this car will be released in the Christmas day and Thanksgiving Day in 2010. This car will be only released on certain country in America and Europe. By using this car, you will be able to get the high power of car for your family that will be able to travel 64 miles without gasoline.

The other types of car that you can choose as your best deal of car in 2010 are Buick Regal. This is the new series of Regal that as a stylish body than the previous series. You will be able to travel and drive fast that is considered as the slowest ones. This series is equipped with four-cylinder engine features Turbo-charge that has 220 horsepower that can travel 48 kilometers by one gallon of fuel will be present in the summer of 2010. This car will be your best deal of family car that will ensure your comfort and best satisfaction of driving a car.

Price in India Chevrolet Cruze , Specification, Review and Pictures

Price in India Chevrolet Cruze , Specification, Review and Pictures

Engine Capacity

* 1991cc, Diesel engine
* 2.0L, 4-Cylinder
* In-line Advanced VCDi
* 5-Speed manual transmission gearbox
* Maximum power – 150bhp at 4000rpm
* Maximum torque – 320Nm at 2000rpm.


Fuel & Mileage

* Fuel Base – Diesel
* City Mileage – 14.0 kmpl, (12.0 with LTZ AT variant)
* Highway Mileage – 18.3 kmpl

Chevrolet Cruze Price in India –

New Delhi Price – Rs.11,58,335 – Rs 14,04,015/-
Mumabi Price – Rs. 12,15,125 – Rs. 14,73,095/-
Hyderabad Price – Rs. 11,78,410 – Rs. 14,28,455/-
Banglore Price – Rs.11,68,095 – Rs.14,15,990/-

Chevy Dealer Says 2012 Camaro Z28 with Supercharged V8 Production Begins in January 2012

The much anticipated Camaro Z28 will begin rolling off the production line in January 2012, according to a dealer that spilled the beans over at the Camaro5 forums after attending a National Chevrolet Dealer’s meeting.

Here's what BeckyD/RodgersChevrolet noted about the Z28 on the Camaro forums:

• 2012 Camaro Z28 production begins January 1, 2012
• Internally referred to as the "HP Model"
• 6.2L supercharged engine
• Magnetic Ride suspension
• 285F / 330R tires
• Hood design to have louvre/slat design seen in spy photos (dealers in attendance were shown a gray Z28 model)
• Slight (not major) updates to the interior, with some brighter trimwork

The dealer also gave out some additional info on the upcoming 2012MY Camaro, which is slated to arrive in dealership this summer. According to the tipster, GM told dealers that is preparing a 45th Anniversary special edition package with a "carbon flash color", all black interior and unique wheels, which will be available on both the coupe and convertible models.

Via: Camaro5

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Detroit Motor Show: GM to Launch Opel in Australia Next Year

Last September, we reported that Nick Reilly, Chairman of Opel, hinted at the launch of the German brand in Australia. GM's European division made it official today at, announcing that Opel is set to enter the Australian market in 2012.

Nick Reilly, said at the Detroit Auto Show: “This launch is an important part of our international expansion strategy. With its growing demand for German design and technology, the Australian car market is an excellent opportunity for Opel. Australian drivers have a strong affinity with Opel vehicles.”

In a statement released to the press, Opel said the company’s offerings will include the Insignia, Astra and Corsa, with the full model line-up to be announced closer to the actual start of sales.

GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden, will most likely continue to offer its RWD Commodore and Caprice range with the rest of the lineup comprising of rebadged Chevrolet and Daewoo models such as the Barina Spark, Captiva and Cruze. The Opel brand will be positioned more upmarket targeting Volkswagen.

Following the previously announced launch of the brand in Chile and Israel, Australia becomes the third export brand for Opel, which is looking to strengthen its exports and increase sales. The German company said other markets that are under consideration include Argentina, the Middle East and an expansion in South-Africa and China.

Gallery: Opel's European Range