Chevrolet Support Helps Raise Money to Fight Breast Cancer

Last year was Chevrolet’s birthday, but on Tuesday it was Chevy, and its dealers, employees and customers bearing a gift: $916,911.53 to the American Cancer Society. The money was raised by the American Cancer Society through Chevrolet’s grassroots support for the society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks.  
Nearly half of the money – $440,574 – came from Chevrolet dealer-sponsored teams across the country. Chevrolet Certified Service contributed $200,000 and another $199,243 was given by General Motors and Chevrolet employee teams. Customers who donated online and waived Chevrolet Certified Service rebates added nearly $39,000.

“I am deeply touched by the generosity and kindness of our dealers, employees and customers,” said Alan Batey, vice president, Chevrolet Sales and Service. “The Chevrolet Centennial was about our 100^th birthday, and this money will help the American Cancer Society continue to fight for birthdays threatened by breast cancer.”

"We are very grateful for Chevrolet's efforts," said W. Phil Evans, M.D., F.A.C.R., national volunteer president for the American Cancer Society. "Making Strides enables the American Cancer Society to make strides to end breast cancer and save lives by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back against the disease."

In conjunction with its Centennial celebration, Chevrolet supported Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Employees and GM facilities competed among themselves to raise the most money.

Chevrolet Racing wrapped Camaro SS pace cars with American Cancer Society and Making Strides branding for two NASCAR Sprint Cup races last September. For each pace car lap completed under the yellow (caution) flag, Chevy donated $200 to the society, for a total of nearly $30,000.

In addition, the LED sign atop GM's World Headquarters at the Renaissance Center in Detroit featured a rotating pink ribbon and pink LED bands on the towers.

“In 2011, we achieved our best global sales in our history,” said Batey. “Supporting a project such as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is just one way we can show our appreciation to our customers and help make a difference in our communities.”

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Chevy Sonic and Spark RS Buyers Get MyLink

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS and uplevel models of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark will be equipped with Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system that works by bringing owners’ smartphone capabilities into the vehicle.

The seven-inch (diagonal) touch screen color radios in the Sonic RS and Spark will be produced by LG Electronics, it was announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show. Show goers will be able to test drive the MyLink system for Sonic RS and Spark at a special display.

“The whole philosophy of MyLink is about letting our customers personalize how they bring information and music into their vehicles,” said Sara LeBlanc, GM global infotainment program manager.

“Customers all over the world told us they’ve set up their smartphones exactly how they want them, and the ideal car radio should extend the capabilities of their smartphone rather than try to duplicate them,” she said. “We listened to our customers and gave them a system that is safe, simple and connected.”

With MyLink in the Sonic RS and Spark, the smartphone, in effect, functions in the same way a hard drive would in an embedded infotainment system. Owners of compatible devices can bring their own media into the vehicle through a USB or by docking the smartphone phone using the radio’s Bluetooth connection (Visit gm.com/Bluetooth to see which phones are compatible.). There also is a dedicated plug-in outlet for certain personal music devices and smartphones that do not use USB or Bluetooth connections.

Once the compatible smartphones are integrated, owners can access their personal playlists, photo galleries, phone books and other stored media and data.

To operate the system, the owner selects from options projected onto the touch screen: Audio, Pictures & Movies, Telephone, Smartphone Link and Settings. Each menu selection takes the user though a list of easy-to-select functions.

Phone calls can be made without dialing: The owner can select a name from the stored directory, touch the call function and project the call through the vehicle speakers. Additional media applications will work only when the vehicle is parked.

When the Sonic RS and Spark go on sale, apps for U.S.-based Pandora and Stitcher internet radio will be will be available. Chevrolet MyLink functionality varies by model. MyLink on Sonic and Spark RS does not include integrated voice recognition or Gracenotes capability.

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark goes on sale this summer. MyLink is planned to be standard on the 1LT and 2LT models. The 2013 Sonic RS will be available in the fourth quarter of this year.

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Corvette Marks 60 Years of Performance with 427 Convertible

Chevrolet  unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette’s history – as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models.

“The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current ‘C6’ generation,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand’s history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.”

The 60th Anniversary Package and 427 Convertible will make their public debut at the Barrett Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Jan 21, and will arrive at U.S. Chevrolet dealers early this summer.

Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition

The Corvette 427 Convertible blends elements of the Z06 and ZR1 models to create the fastest and most-capable convertible in Corvette’s history.

Its heart is the 427-cubic-inch (7.0L) LS7 engine from the Corvette Z06. Rated at 505 horsepower (377 kW) and 470 lb.-ft. of torque (637 Nm), it is the most powerful engine ever installed in a production Corvette convertible – and, like the Z06, the 427 Convertible is only available with a six-speed manual transmission.

The LS7 was co-developed with the Corvette Le Mans-winning GT1 engine and features lightweight titanium connecting rods and intake valves, as well as racing-inspired high-flow cylinder heads and a dry-sump oiling system. It is assembled by hand at GM’s Performance Build Center, where customers who purchase the 427 Convertible Collector Edition can purchase the Corvette Build Experience option and assemble the engine that will power their new car.

Supporting performance elements in the Corvette 427 Convertible include the driveline and rear axle system from the Corvette Z06, a rear-mounted battery and standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are wrapped in ZR1-style Michelin PS2 tires. Lightweight machine-face Cup wheels – introduced on the 2012 Corvette Z06 with Z07 and Corvette ZR1 with PDE performance packages – come standard and include unique gray-painted pockets. Black Cup wheels or chrome ZR1-style wheels are also available.

The 427 Convertible also features several carbon-fiber components that help reduce weight, including:

• Carbon fiber raised hood (introduced on the 2011 Z06 Carbon Edition)
• Carbon fiber Z06-style fenders
• Carbon fiber floor panels
• The “CFZ” carbon fiber front splitter and rocker panels are optional on the 427 Convertible, and included with the 60th Anniversary package

The weight reduction brings the 427 Convertible’s curb weight to 3,355 pounds (1,522 kg). Combined with its 505-horsepower LS7 engine, it gives the 427 Convertible a power-to-weight ratio of 6.64 – or one horsepower for every 6.64 pounds of vehicle mass. That’s better than:

• Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – 6.90
• Audi R8 5.2 RSI Spyder – 7.58
• Aston Martin DBS Volante Convertible – 7.82
• Ferrari California Convertible – 8.31

The combination of low mass and high output will make the 427 Convertible one of the fastest convertibles in the world, delivering estimated 0-60 performance of 3.8 seconds, quarter-mile performance of 11.8 seconds, lateral acceleration of 1.04 g and a top speed of more than 190 mph.

The 427 Convertible is available in 2LT, 3LT and 4LT trim levels and will carry a unique vehicle identification number sequence, similar to the Corvette ZR1.

Corvette 60th Anniversary Package

All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top.

Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear spoiler, special badging, gray-painted brake calipers and the “60th” logo on the wheel center caps, steering wheel and seat headrests. An optional graphics package adds full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue, including a tonal stripe stitched into the convertible top, extending the graphic theme over the roof.

For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th Anniversary badges on the fascias and the “waterfall” panel on convertible models, as well as 60th logos in the instrument panel gauge cluster and on the sill plates.

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Models Get Top Safety

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic received a 5-star overall vehicle score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The vehicle was tested under NHTSA’s revised New Car Assessment Program implemented starting with the 2011 model year. The Sonic brings to 10 the number of General Motors 2012 models with 5-star overall vehicle scores for safety.

The overall rating is based on frontal and side crash tests in addition to rollover resistance testing. The three test conditions are combined mathematically into an “Overall Vehicle Score.” 

The Sonic achieved an overall vehicle score of 5 stars – the highest rating possible – even though Sonic received four stars for rollover. NHTSA applies the results for the Sonic sedan to the 5-door hatchback model because of  the same safety equipment and performance

“We developed Sonic to exceed customer expectations of subcompacts in terms of segment-leading safety features,” said Gay Kent, GM executive director of vehicle safety. “From the largest vehicles in our lineup to the smallest, we are putting overall crashworthiness and state-of-the-art safety technologies at the top of the list of must-haves.”

The Sonic is designed to help drivers avoid crashes, while protecting occupants in a crash. Sonic offers an exceptionally strong body structure through the incorporation of a single welded side ring unit and more than 60 percent of the vehicle safety cage consisting of high-strength steel. Other standard safety features include:

• Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal air bags, seat-mounted side pelvic/thorax air bags, knee air bags and head curtain side air bags with rollover protection that cover front and outboard rear seating rows. The Sonic also has side impact air bags in the outboard rear seating positions for a total of ten standard air bags.
• Rollover sensors, which can activate the head-curtain side air bags if sensors determine an imminent rollover. In a rollover, the air bags stay inflated longer to provide increased occupant protection.
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control helps the driver maintain control by comparing the path being steered by the driver with the actual response and, when necessary, applying the brakes or adjusting the throttle or a combination of both.
• Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes with ABS, full-function traction control and panic brake assist that activates when an emergency braking maneuver is detected. The system automatically develops additional brake pressure to more quickly engage ABS
• Front safety belt pretensioners to reduce forward occupant movement and load-limiting retractors to help manage forces during a collision
• OnStar, which features the Automatic Crash Response System that uses GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically call for help in the event that a crash is detected.

Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA introduced tougher tests and more rigorous requirements for its 5-star ratings that provide more information about safety feature performance and crash-avoidance technologies. Changes included a new side pole test simulating a 20-mph side-impact crash into a 10-inch-diameter pole or tree at a 75-degree angle just behind the A-pillar on the driver’s side.

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