
When we look at the Chevrolet Cruze in the U.S. market — GM’s second-largest market globally in terms of sales — most consumers think of the compact sedan is incredibly new to the world. Guess what? It isn’t.
The Cruze is in fact getting old enough to score a mild refresh, and that’s exactly what Holden — GM’s Australian brand — has done with theirs. Continue Cruzing.

While Chevy Racing is remains hush-hush when it comes to just which moniker will grace the front of its NASCAR Sprint Cup race cars for the 2013 season, Tom Jensen of Speed.com is speculating that we could see the Malibu name replacing the Impala for the series, mostly because of the timing of the next-gen. Malibu’s launch and how close it is to the 2013 season, and Chevy doesn’t seem too keen on the idea of using the Camaro name, but we can’t say for sure.
Source: Speed

Cadillac is looking to reestablish itself in the European market in a big way by introducing the beastly CTS-V Wagon and the classy XTS Platinum Concept at the Geneva Motor Show later this week, two cars that will undoubtedly garner much-needed attention to the brand that struggles across the pond. Continue reading.
On February 22, 2011, a 6.3 richter earthquake leveled much of the area in and around Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving much of its residents without homes, and homeowners fortunate enough not to have their places reduced to rubble were left without running water, let alone working toilets or showers.
Thankfully the General Motors Foundation through Holden stepped up and donated $200,000 to the earthquake relief efforts in Christchurch, New Zealand. The GM Foundation has helped with past earthquake-recovery efforts in Hati, as well as flood relief in Queensland, Australia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Continue for the press release.
Just because NASA is slowly dying, doesn’t mean GM shouldn’t try and sell cars in space. We’re joking, of course.
The first all-new Chevy Aveo has rolled off the mass-production line at GM Korea’s Bupyeong plant in Incheon, South Korea. The new Aveo — to be called Sonic in the United States — will go on sale in Korea in March and will continue its global roll-out in the following months. Continue reading.

Opel is thinking about introducing another car for police departments, but it’s not the Insignia OPC, or the upcoming Astra GTC. Instead, they’re considering the Ampera, the Chevy Volt’s European cousin. According to Opel, the extended range electric vehicle could be perfect for urban use, and would help the brand move some Amperas — should they go forward with such a plan. Continue reading.

According to a report from the Detroit News, the United States Treasury has plans to cut its losses and walk away from its ownership of General Motors by selling its remaining 33 percent stake sooner than many had predicted. Continue selling.

What first made its debut as a show car during the Paris Motor Show last year has finally made its way to become a production-ready specimen for all the world to see at the Geneva Motor Show next week — and Chevrolet thought it would tease us with a few quick exterior shots of the first-ever Cruze Hatchback and its sexy new roofline.
The five-door Cruze will offer a six-speed manual transmission standard, and an optional 163 horsepower 2.0L diesel engine that will be shared with the larger Orlando MPV. Unfortunately, GM has no plans on releasing the coveted hatchback in North America any time soon.
Aww, sad Chevy Cruze Hatch fans residing in America are sad! Continue for more photos and the presser.

After recently selling his customized Porsche 911 Turbo on eBay, soccer (football?) superstar David Beckham has gone on to purchase a $55,000 Chevrolet Camaro SS with a custom gray matte paint finish, joining the list of other celebrities with custom Camaros that includes Detroit’s own Kid Rock.
At least the man has good taste, but somebody should have told him that the ZL1 is coming soon. And somebody should tell the Daily Mail that the car is gray and not black, clearly.
Source: The Daily Mail
