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Driven: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Like a lot of the Winding Road staff, I have had mixed emotions about the Camaro. I like the idea of a more modern challenger (sorry, Dodge) to the Mustang’s semi-monopoly on the intersection of inexpensive and powerful. I like the basic design of the car, though I could tweak a few details to make it better. I’m not even that troubled by the Camaro’s limited visibility, knowing full well that we heap praise on Lamborghinis and Lotuses without screaming bloody murder about visibility.
List: The 15 Most Involving Cars Per Dollar
We came across an interesting statistic while working on the Quick Drive of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X SE last week. By cross referencing the Evo’s score on the Involvement Index, we discovered that each point of involvement would cost about $411. Compare that to our Index-topping Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sports, which with a $2.58-million price tag will cost approximately $26,000 per point, and you see the bargain that the Evo represents.
List: Top 15 American Cars From Winding Road’s Involvement Index 2.0
In Winding Road Issue 72, we will be announcing the winners of the 2011 Involvement Index Awards, where we select the most deserving, engaging vehicles from a range of categories. In anticipation of honoring the winners in about a month’s time, we’d like to take a look at the most involving American cars from our Index.
First Look: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition
We were so busy preparing our BBQ parties, nursing our first-of-the-season sun burns, watching racing, and lining up new convertibles to drive this last weekend, that we almost missed the fact the Chevrolet dropped the sheet on a new, special edition Camaro as well as details relevant to the 2012 Camaro line.
Driven: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
The Volt is, first and foremost, a properly enjoyable car to drive. Ignore the on-board readouts and your fuel economy, and the Volt will happily dust other cars away from the lights, thanks to the 273 pound-feet of torque generated by its electric motor. This instant-on torque gives the Volt a feeling of immediacy that might be unfamiliar to the owner of a conventional car.
One Cool Feature: Chevrolet Volt And MyLink
If your EV (or in this case ER-EV) happens to be a Chevrolet Volt, answering that question has just become easier. Thanks to a new app called MyLink, Volt owners can monitor various vehicle systems remotely from their Android or iOS phones. The arrival of our Volt test vehicle seemed like the perfect opportunity to try out the new system, and lucky for us, General Motors provided a Motorola Droid2 for testing.(Sadly, we couldn’t sample the setup on the three different generations of iPhones in the office, as you need one unique pass code per phone.)
Quick Drive: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco
Our Chevrolet Cruze Eco had a standard six-speed manual transmission. After having driven the Cruze with the clumsy, sluggish automatic transmission, the do-it-yourself gearbox really seemed to breathe life into the small turbocharged engine.
First Look: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet’s redesigned Malibu leaked late last week, giving us a glimpse at a rather significant redesign. With the official unveiling wrapped up, we have a great deal more information on the Bowtie’s new mid-sizer.
GM Leaks First Full Image Of 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
It seems GM’s media website has sprung a bit of a leak, releasing the first full image of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, which is set to debut next week at the Shanghai Auto Show.
First Look: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Special Edition
For 2012 the Chevrolet Camaro is getting an improved 323-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6, new performance suspension for the SS, new instrument panel, steering wheel, and avaliable rear-view camera. It’s also getting a 45th Anniversary Special Edition with a whole host of unique features to set it apart and celebrate the nameplate’s history.
Chevrolet Mi-ray Hybrid Roadster Concept Introduced In Seoul
Today, Chevrolet pulled the wraps off its new hybrid concept car, the Mi-ray roadster, at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show.
Driven: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible SS
Ever since the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro hit dealer forecourts for the 2010 model year, we have wanted—truly tried—to love the thing. What car guy wouldn’t?
First Look: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Today, in the Windy City, Chevrolet debuted the 2012 Camaro ZL1, powered by a blown 6.2-liter LSA engine, and featuring some new technology for this beloved muscle car.
Detroit 2011: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic’s Live Debut
Today, as the company nears its 100th anniversary, Chevrolet introduced its new small car, the 2012 Sonic, in Detroit. The automaker showed it in 4- and 5-door versions, as well as a Z-spec concept hatchback.
First Look: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Is Named After A Hedgehog
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has just broken cover. Chevy’s new small car is destined to go head to head with compacts like the recently released Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, and Honda Fit. Besides the new name, the Sonic gets a healthy dose of aggressive sheetmetal, as well as a redesigned interior, and a pair of new engines (borrowed from the Chevy Cruze).
Detroit 2011: Chevy Volt, Ford Explorer North American Car/Truck Of The Year
Domestic automakers protected their home turf this morning at the Detroit auto show, with Chevrolet and Ford claiming top honors in the North American Car and Truck Of The Year voting
Quick Drive: 2011 GMC Sierra 2500
On the surface, the Sierra is a pretty decent truck. The Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V-8 offers gobs of torque, while the six-speed Allison transmission smartly handles the shifting duties. While we really liked the 6.0-liter V-8 that we had in our Silverado HD, this is the motor to have.
Photo Shoot: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon
Recently, in our Supercar Issue, we brought you our review of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon, featuring photography by Chris Amos. As we have now done with the Ferrari 458 Italia and Porsche 911 Turbo, we thought we’d show you some more of the photos from that rainy shoot, since they didn’t all make it into the magazine.
First Chevrolet Volt For Sale To Be Auctioned For Charity
Chevrolet has announced plans to sell the first Volt available for retail in an online auction starting on December 14, with the proceeds going towards math and science education in Detroit Public Schools.
LA 2010: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Chevrolet has officially unveiled the 2011 Camaro Convertible at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Mustang-fighting droptop is the first Camaro since the demise of the F-body in 2002. The Camaro convertible will have the same powertrains as the hardtop.
Ask It: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT
Today marks the arrival of our long-anticipated Chevrolet Cruze loan. This all-new Chevy is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder. The four-banger’s 138 horsepower is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s a pretty modern package, and according to Chevy is good for 36 miles per gallon.
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