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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. With an announced on sale date of spring 2023, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is slowly getting attention from full-size pickup owners. Clean Fleet Report wanted to give an update as we are one year out from seeing the Silverado EV in Chevrolet dealerships.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. Chevrolet engineers have created a Corvette that is a joy to drive, whether around town, on a cross country road trip or at the track. Smile-Inducing Fun.

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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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The Impala becomes the second vehicle in Chevrolet’s US. Chevrolet engineers developed the stop/start in the Impala from extensive experience with GM’s eAssist system and the accompanying algorithms that allow engines to engage and disengage subtly. —Mark Meyers, Chevrolet Global Vehicle Performance manager.

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AMP Battery Electric 2010 GM Chevrolet Equinox Debuts at New York Auto Show

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(AMP), a company engaged in the conversion of new vehicles to all-electric powertrains, will debut the upfitted battery electric AMP 2010 GM Chevrolet Equinox at the New York Auto Show, which begins on 2 April. Since the event, the Company has moved into production of the AMP’d Equinox, and has begun taking orders for summer 2010 delivery.

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 Combined with this weight loss, the all-new body was designed and optimized for top safety ratings.

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3.5L EcoBoost 2011 F-150 bests Silverado and RAM trucks with 5+L V8s in performance test

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Trucks were tested in two ways: a 0-60 mph challenge and the 3.5-mile A data acquisition tool was used to time the event when the vehicle started to move, not when the start signal was given. Results for the 0-60 mph test and the full-course test, both with 9,000-pound trailer. EcoBoost vs. Chevrolet 5.3L Axle ration.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. Midsize SUV with Sporty Styling. Putting the sport in SUV. The base 2.0-liter