Sports Car Reviews | 2010 Chevrolet Traverse Review

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is a crossover utility car that combines the responsive handling and smooth ride along with high seating arrangement and improved cargo capability. It is a basically sport efficacy wagon ideal for off-road trips.

The 2010 Chevy Traverse is typically unmodified, and just a simply carry forward of the 2009 version. This truck or wagon can afford liberty for eight passengers and the Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook; GMC Acadia has taken its basic design. The Chevrolet Traverse diverges from its rivals in features, pricing, and details. This car is reserved with standard 3 rows of seats. It is supplied in three versions as LTZ, LS, and LT. A bench or bucket seats are including in the second row to accommodate 8 or 7 passengers respectively. The well-furnished cabin features two dissimilar seating settings for the 2nd and 3rd rows.

Coming to the power transmissions, the 2010 Chevy Traverse is obtaining power from a 3.6-liter V6 engine that is matching to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine can produce 281 hp on both LT and LS trims, whereas 288 horsepower in the LTZ trim. The engine has also provided maximum towing of 5200 lb.

The 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is offered with a choice of all-wheel drive as front-wheel drive. For the purpose of safety, front and curtain side airbags, traction control, ABS, and antiskid system are available as safety equipment. Similar to this safety equipment, a rear-obstacle detection system, remote engine start, a rearview camera, navigation system, leather upholstery, rear climate control, and DVD entertainment are equipped as additional features. As far as pricing goes, the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is available at around $35,700.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze priced at $16,995, LTZ at $22,695

General Motors has slapped a price tag on the all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, and with a starting price of $16,995 (including destination), the new compact contender is well positioned to compete with the segment stalwarts.

The entry-level Cruse LS comes packing the 138-horsepower 1.8-liter Ecotec four-cylinder and a six-speed manual transmission, along with 10 air bags, traction ctonrol, OnStar and keyless entry. If you option up for the $18,895 LT, the standard four-pot is replaced with GM's new Ecotec 1.4-liter turbo and a six-speed automatic box, and the Eco version rings up the same sticker with a six-speed manual, 17-inch wheels with low rolling resistance tires and an enhanced aero package.

The top of the line LTZ will set you back a suitably high $22,695 and comes with the aforementioned 1.4-liter turbo and automatic 'box, along with cruise control, leather seats, Bluetooth, USB audio, redundant steering wheel controls, rear-parking assist and 18-inch wheels. Navigation, a nine-speaker Pioneer stereo, heated seats and RS Appearance package are all available as separate options.

GM cancels plan to sell Chevrolet Orlando in U.S.

Rumor has it that General Motors won't be selling the new seven-passenger Orlando here in the United States come 2011, or ever for that matter. According to Automotive News, GM has said that it will be skipping the people-mover in order to focus its attention on the models Chevrolet currently sells. Margaret Brooks, Chevrolet's product marketing director for small cars and crossovers, said that the company's current portfolio easily takes care of any family's needs.

While buyers in Canada, Europe and Asia will still be able to buy the new Orlando as scheduled, GM has decided to increase production of the Equinox, Traverse and Malibu here in the U.S. to make up for the missing model. The move is still somewhat of a shock, especially considering how hard GM was pushing the Orlando as part of its new product lineup just one year ago.

The decision to drop the Orlando does make sense, though. Despite the fact that the vehicle was based on the much smaller Cruze platform, it would be elbowing its way into an already packed showroom dominated by the likes of the popular Equinox. Those needing a little more space for their brood or luggage can still easily step up to a Traverse.

Meanwhile, Automotive News reports that the Cruze is still scheduled to begin production later this year.


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Beijing 2010: Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept, HHR goes future tech

While Chrysler has failed to find a way to update or replace the retro-styled PT Cruiser, we can definitely see this as a forthcoming replacement to the Chevrolet HHR. The Volt MPV5 is slightly larger than HHR, but fills a similar market niche. While Chevrolet hasn't announced a firm production commitment, it wouldn't be surprising to see the MPV5 built in both conventional and ER-EV forms to help jack up GM's light truck CAFE numbers. The roomy interior will likely find a bigger audience than the smaller Volt while still yielding a 32 mile electric range, and if we had to guess, we'd see the Orlando-inspired plug-in EV hit the market by 2013.

Beijing 2010: Chevrolet Volt MPV5 crossover revealed

The rumored extended range electric crossover we saw revealed in General Motors' design patent drawings is now a reality. The Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept will make its debut tomorrow at the Beijing Motor Show, and just as we suspected from seeing Volt design chief Bob Boniface's name on the patent, this five-passenger crossover rides on the same Voltec architecture as the Volt.

The new Chevrolet concept integrates design elements from the Volt, including the headlight, taillamps and grille, with a five-door hatch body style very similar to the larger Orlando and a length about four inches longer than the current HHR.

Propulsion comes from the same 150 horsepower engine and 16 kilowatt-hour battery used in the Volt. However, its larger frontal area and increased drag mean that this one only has a 32-mile electric range as opposed to the Volt's 40 miles. The Crossover has full seating for five and 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the seats. The dashboard appears to be lifted directly from the Volt, including the dual LCD displays. We wouldn't be at all surprised to see this as the second Voltec product in the GM North American lineup. If built, this would likely be classed as a light truck and do wonders for GM's CAFE numbers on that side of the business.


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RM to auction huge collection of muscle cars in Southern California

Muscle car fans and collectors take note - make sure to put June 19th down on your schedule. That's the day that RM Auctions has set to schedule off a private muscle car collection in San Diego, and more than 80 fine examples of American iron will be looking for new homes.

The auction will be highlighted by some of the performance icons of the muscle car era including an ultra rare 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible, a 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge, a 1970 Boss 429 Mustang and a pair of 1969 Camaro Z28s. The best part? All of the cars will be offered at no reserve. You can read more details about the auction in the press release after the jump or head over to RM's web site for the full list of cars up for sale.

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Chicago 2010: Chevrolet rolls out Caprice Police Car

Late last year, General Motors announced that it would build a Zeta-based Police Car for North American duty. Though there was already a perfectly good Pontiac G8 available before GM decided to shutter the brand, this Zeta would be based on the longer version of that platform as used by the Holden Statesman and be known as the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice police patrol vehicle.

Well, what do you know. Chevy brought just such a vehicle to the Chicago Auto Show, and we managed to snap off a series of photos to share. According to the personnel manning the booth, the Caprice PPV is still in concept form, complete with a refurbished Toughbook panel from Panasonic attached to the center console.

Being a long-wheelbase Zeta, the Caprice PPV has plenty of room for a divided cockpit with what appears to be a plexiglass barrier protecting the driver and front passenger from whatever or whomever happens to be confined to the rear. Other interesting tidbits include a number of storage locations, including one for weapons between the two front seats.

We're sure the cops will appreciate the E85-compatible 6.0-liter V8 and the 355 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque it puts out. Now if only GM could find a way to put just such a Caprice (or, would that be a proper Impala SS?) in every single Chevrolet dealership around the country, they may really be on to something.

Chicago 2010: Chevrolet celebrates Suburban's 75th Anniversary with Diamond Edition

It's a big name for a big truck... deservedly celebrating its impressive lineage. Chevrolet rolled out the 2010 Suburban 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition model at the Chicago Auto Show specially commemorating 75 years of family hauling (making it the longest running nameplate in the industry). The decked-out SUV, limited to just 2,570 units (apparently, GM is limited by the amount of White Diamond paint it can procure), is identified by its White Diamond Tricoat exterior paint and Cashmere interior.

In addition to standard 20-inch chrome-clad wheels and revised roof rails, the eight-passenger Suburban comes with standard LTZ package content – integrated navigation radio, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth phone connectivity, rearview camera, rear park assist, remote starting and adjustable pedals. Leather upholstery with heated/cooled front seats is also standard. Ensuring fellow soccer moms will notice your commemorative gesture, the Diamond Edition also arrives with a slew of obligatory badging on the C-pillar and interior.

Chicago 2010: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty

Identified by its new power dome hood, a styling throwback, the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD arrived at the Chicago Auto Show riding on an all-new ladder frame, suspension, and axles – about the only carry-over part is the front stabilizer bar link that connects the stabilizer bar to the lower control arm. Maximum towing capacity is up to 20,000 pounds with the DRW Duramax diesel and fifth wheel combo (yes, that trumps the Ford F-Series Super Duty F-350 apples to apples). The gasoline-fed SRW 6.0-liter V-8 engine will pull 14,500 pounds with a fifth wheel.

In addition to the beefy hood, the front bumper has been revised with a larger emblem and a more gaping intake – designed to improve transmission cooling. Other improvements include 17-inch wheels (standard) or optional new 18- or 20-inch alloys. The dual rear-wheel tires are still 17-inch, but they now accommodate taller aspect ratio tires. The improvements for 2011 are all good news for heavy duty truck buyers with the exception of the wheel bolt pattern – the eight-lug hub has a slightly different measurement meaning 2007-10 wheels simply won't fit.

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Top Luxury Cars - Cars Hurt Most by the Recession

This are the 7 nameplates have lost the most market share so far in 2009, compared to 2008.

1. Chrysler
2. Dodge
3. Chevrolet
4. Saturn
5. Toyota
6. Scion
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The Chevrolet Captiva

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Power-packed with a range of the stylish features, the striking Chevrolet Captiva is a luxury to own. The Captiva toll (ex-showroom) in municipality is Rs. 18,37,768 and compared to other brands, it is reasonable. It has every the essentialities to attain it the preferred choice by many amongst the newborn cars in India. The sturdy exterior looks, improvised embody design, hot wheels and more hit sparked up anticipation in the market, enticing automobile buyers to go for a effort drive.

Once you ride the car, you module fall in fuck with it, and module end up buying it! In the SUV automobile segment, General Motors is playing the first fiddle with the introduction of its Chevrolet Captiva in the variants of Chevrolet Captiva LT and the Captiva LTZ. Both diesel variants come with almost kindred features with the latter carrying some extra advantages. While the Chevrolet Captiva LT has a manually handled 5-speed gearbox, the Captiva LTZ comes with the semiautomatic sending standard, facilitating easy and quiet movement into high gear. This is due to the carbon-fiber touchable used in the transmission, enabling you go from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.7 secs. The foppish bold look and a commanding dynamical position attain the Captiva worth buying.

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The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet introduced the 1970 Monte Carlo as an answer to the restyled 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix, and to compete with the Ford Thunderbird. Both cars were based on the mid-size GM A-Body platform, and rode on the aforementioned 116 inch wheelbase as the four-door Chevelle and the El Camino. The 1970 Monte Carlo was only acquirable as a two-door coupe, and it holds the distinction of having the longest hood ever installed on a Chevrolet! It was billed as a \"personal luxury\" car, or a \"gentleman's performance\" car.

The standard engine was a 250 HP 2-barrel version of the present small country 350 CID V8. It could be ordered with a 300 HP 4-barrel 350 small block, a 265 HP 2-barrel 400 CID small country V8, or a 330 HP 4-barrel 402 bounteous country V8 that Chevrolet for some think marketed as a 400. There was also a Monte Carlo SS version acquirable that came with a 360 HP version of Chevrolet's brand new bounteous country 454 V8 engine with a stiffer suspension, front round brakes, and some discreet badging. The SS-454 was a lively performer, with a zero to sixty time of 7.5 seconds. There were reportedly ten cars that year special ordered with the 450HP LS-6 454 engine. The small country equipped cars generally came with the Turbo-Hydramatic 350 transmission, patch the bounteous country cars typically had the heavier-duty Turbo-Hydramatic 400.

The base 1970 Monte Carlo weighed in at 3460 lbs, most 200 lbs. more than a comparably-equipped 2-door Chevelle with the shorter 112-inch wheelbase. Many Monte Carlos however, were equipped with more wealth options than the typical Chevelle, such as air conditioning (yes, in 1970, air conditioning was thoughtful a wealth option, unlike today!), power windows, and another items that increased the container weight. Fender skirts were also a favourite option.

There were somewhere between 130,000 and 146,000 Monte Carlos produced in 1970, depending on what inventiveness you reference. Only 3,823 of those had the SS-454 package, and those cars are highly sought after today by enthusiasts. The early cars (1970-1972) have an active following, with several clubs and online forums sacred to them. Since it mutual the aforementioned platform as the Chevelle, some aftermarket high-performance parts that were designed for the Chevelle will sound the Monte Carlo. Even though it was marketed primarily on the basis of luxury, it became a favourite model for have automobile racing. Several bounteous names in NASCAR crowd Monte Carlos, such as Bobby Allison and Neil Bonnett.

The 1970 Monte Carlo succeeded very well in its original purpose: to compete with the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Ford Thunderbird. There were more 1970 Monte Carlos oversubscribed than the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Ford Thunderbird combined! The sculpted body, long front fenders and offense \"Coke Bottle\" appearance made it a muscular-looking, classy car, and to me it is much better looking than the Chevelle. It is digit of my favorite embody styles; I just desire they had made a 9/10 size version of the car!

Keith Farren is an ASE Certified Master Technician with a BS in Business Administration, an Associate degree in Automotive Technology, and over note years experience in the automotive industry. He also operates digit websites sacred to classic cars, Classic Car Financing and Loans and Classic Car Prices Today.

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