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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid to start at $28,645; 47 mpg combined

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid LT ( earlier post ) will be available this spring with a starting price of $28,645. The Malibu leverages knowledge and technology directly from the second-generation Chevrolet Volt. —Steve Majoros, marketing director of Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. Top: Malibu Hybrid drive unit.

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2016 Chevrolet Volt To Add On-Demand Regenerative Braking

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With little morethan three weeks to go until the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is revealed, its maker is dribbling out more tantalizing details on the all-new car. DON''T MISS: UPDATED: 2016 Chevrolet.'

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Chevrolet to recall 68,667 MY 2017-2019 Bolt EVs worldwide over battery fire risk

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Chevrolet is voluntarily recalling 68,667 MY 2017-2019 Bolt EVs worldwide over the risk of battery fires; the majority of the cars affected—50,925—are in the US. 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. All of the vehicles were at or near their maximum State of Charge (SoC).

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Malibu; full hybrid option; 8-speed auto

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Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Malibu—the ninth generation of the midsize sedan which made its debut in 1964. The 2016 Malibu is also longer and lighter, with more interior space and improved fuel efficiency. turbo is the standard engine in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Earlier post.) l/100 km) highway.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan.

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Chevrolet introduces 2016 Spark; new 1.4L engine with 16% more power and 40 mpg highway

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At the New York International Auto Show, Chevrolet introduced the all-new 2016 Spark—a completely redesigned and more sophisticated execution of the brand’s global minicar. The 2016 Spark is powered by an all-new 1.4L It offers greater efficiency and refinement, along with new, available safety and connectivity features.

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2016 Chevrolet Volt: Another Video Teaser, This One On Snow And Ice

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Can the upcoming 2016 Chevrolet Volt manage to propel itself on what looks like an inch or two of snow? DON''T MISS: UPDATED: 2016 Chevrolet Volt To Launch In January: What We Know So Far Phew. Why, yes, actually, it can. That''s a relief.'

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