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Report: Chevy Considering Cruze SS as a 4-Door Coupe |
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Feb 08, 2010 - 10:52 AM - by Administrator
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Chevy is reportedly considering building a 4-door coupe-style model based on the new Cruze. The idea would be to imitate what companies like Mercedes did when it built its 4-door coupe (the CLS), using an existing platform (the E-Class) and then add more style and jack up the price. Not only would it potentially allow for higher profit margins, but it would also work to draw in European and Japanese buyers into Chevy dealerships.
The new Cruze-based 4-door coupe would use the same wheelbase but sacrifice some back seat room in exchange for a more impressive design. With the Cruze already quite large for the compact class, this might be a real possibility.
The report, by Motor Trend, also suggests the best may to do this might be to sell the model as an SS version although GM has said that it the future it will use SS badges more sparingly and not just toss them on anything they can slot a more powerful engine into. (Yes HHR SS, we're talking about you).
SS badges or not, a more powerful version might use Chevy's 2.0-liter turbocharged motor, although even a slightly more powerful version of the 1.4-turbo could work.
Regardless, don't look for a four-door coupe Cruze until at least 2013.
More: Report: Chevy Considering Cruze SS as a 4-Door Coupe on AutoGuide.com
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Report: Chevy Cobalt Being Investigated for Faulty Steering; Recall Possible |
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Feb 04, 2010 - 11:15 AM - by Administrator
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With the recall focus aimed squarely at Toyota these days, now would be a great time for an automaker to issue a recall and go unnoticed by the media. General Motors may be in just such a situation, as the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it is investigating the Chevy Cobalt for faulty steering.
The NHTSA has decided to take action after receiving 1,132 complaints about a loss of power steering in Chevy Cobalt models from 2005-09, as well as the Cobalt SS model from 2008-09. In total, 11 of those cases have been related to crashes due to temporary loss of steering. The recall could affect as many as 905,000 vehicles.
The Cobalt is current in its last year of production as Chevy plans to replace it with the Cruze in 2011.
More: Report: Chevy Cobalt Being Investigated for Faulty Steering; Recall Possible on AutoGuide.com
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2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage |
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Jan 08, 2010 - 12:52 PM - by Administrator
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Subdued in 2009, America's most important auto show is back on track at the start of a new and more optimistic year. General Motors and Ford will take center stage with a long list of new and important products including the 2011 Ford Focus, 2011 Ford Mustang GT, Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, Buick Regal GS, GMC Granite Concept, Cadillac XTS Concept and Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. As for Chrysler, it doesn't have any press conference scheduled, but it will display a rebadged five-door hatchback from Fiat's Lancia brand, as well as a lineup of Fiat 500 models, including a convertible, electric version and a sporty Abarth model. Now under Fiat's wing, the Chrysler booth with also display amazing machines from both Ferrari and Maserati.
Other important vehicles debuting at the show include the Honda CR-Z Hybrid, a dedicated hybrid concept from Toyota, the 2011 BMW 3 Series, BMW Z4 sDrive35is, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, MINI Beachcomber Concept and the Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet.
There's sure to be plenty more as well, so check back often as we update this page with the latest breaking news from the Detroit Auto Show starting January 11th.
Plus: Don't forget to sign on to get email updates from AutoGuide.com's live coverage of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
More: 2010 Detroit Auto Show Coverage on AutoGuide.com
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2010 Detroit Auto Show Preview |
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Jan 04, 2010 - 3:48 PM - by Administrator
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The North American International Auto Show, hosted each year in Detroit, appears set to return to its former glory for 2010. Many of the automakers absent from last year will be displaying and introducing models, while fears of bankruptcy for the U.S. manufacturers have been realized and have now subsided thanks to generous government aid and the help of foreign partners, the cooperation of the unions and a lot of tough decisions.
Important debuts for the first auto show of 2010 include the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car, a Dedicated Hybrid Concept from Toyota, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i, the MINI Moke Concept and the 2011 Ford Mustang GT.
Read preview articles about the 2010 Detroit Auto Show on AutoGuide.com
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2009 LA Auto Show Coverage On AutoGuide.com |
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Dec 02, 2009 - 10:11 AM - by Administrator
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The 2009 LA Auto Show is now open to the press and AutoGuide is bringing you the latest news including world and North American debuts from the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Important debuts for 2009 include the Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, Chevrolet Cruze, Cadillac CTS Coupe, CTS-V Coupe, Buick Regal, 2011 Toyota Sienna, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, Infiniti M37 and M56, Subaru WRX STI Special Edition, 2011 Ford Mustang and Porsche Boxster Spyder.
Other highlights include the Lexus LFA, Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid, Mercedes SLS, Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW ActiveHybrid 7, Volkswagen L1 Concept, Porsche 911 Turbo and GT3 RS.
AutoGuide will provide live coverage with updates through the day. Follow the latest news from the 2009 LA Auto Show on AutoGuide.com.
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