We get it. The Volt is amongst one of the more pricier vehicles. And buying a car is generally the 2nd largest financial investment after a home. So, we understand why there would be a lot of weight behind what the general public has to say about vehicles on the market, and why it would be influential.

That’s why when we saw the Consumer Report weigh in, and how critical (fairly) it was about the 2011 Chevy Volt, we someone understood. The more interesting part was the part where, after 7 months of near-constant testing, the CR now has words of praise for the Volt. Finally, they’re warming up.

So in what ways can you actually end up saving money?

1) Drive less than 40 miles per day.

2) Take advantage of charging facilities at work. These can allow you to drive more than 40 miles round-trip.

3) Drive short trips. This saves money on running costs since on short hops, you won’t use any gasoline at all.

4)Stay off the freeway

5) On rural roads, try to keep a 40-45mph speed, while of course observing the speed limit.

In other words, if you want to know whether or not the Volt is the car for you, consider your lifestyle, driving behavior, and electricity costs. And just know, it definitely CAN save you money!

Chevy has chosen 16 of its favorite rides and put them into different brackets. From the 1912 Classic Six to the 2011 Chevy Volt! Keep in mind, all the picks are hard to compare to each other, so good luck! To start your votes, click on the image below. Good luck, happy voting!

Round 16 will be going on for another 10 day. After this, it’s on to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the big match up! The contest will be done at the time of our 100th birthday party on November 3rd! There’s even a Pandora Chevy station, check it out HERE.

But we do take pride in knowing that the Transformers series has taken our Chevy Camaro and turned it into a beloved hero! 

So here, enjoy some scenes that the Camaro makes appearances in

Also, check out a photo of Bumblebee himself while Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon was being filmed in Chicago. This picture was sent to us by one of our friends at the dealership

And don’t forget to check out the new Transformers, coming out on July 1st!

The next generation Chevrolet Colorado:

GM’s global vehicle line executive Brad Merkel offering this bit of insight:
“Although this is a show vehicle, the basic proportions and form convey the vision for the next-generation Colorado that we will bring to market. It reflects a stylized version of the new truck, one that takes into account rugged dependable truck capabilities for commercial use as well as sophisticated refinement for personal-use needs.”

This bad boy is offering a high-tech looking layout, with digital readouts available in the driver and passenger seats. Though it might look like it only seats two, guess what? Boom, extended cab is available as well.

A high-tech roomy truck for the American working man (and woman). We like.

Has your mind been blown yet? 

The 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco is making its way out in the world, and you should be excited about it. Want to know why? Come on, you know you do.

The Cruze Eco is turbo charged with a 1.4 liter & 4 cylinder engine, running at 138 hp.

Fuel concious drivers, brace yourselves.

This guy gets 28mpg city and 42mpg highway

The 6 speed automatic is rated at 26mpg city and 37mpg highway

The dashboard built into this guy is designed with gas savings in mind, displaying everything you need to know about the amount of gas you are saving, and how.

Check out this video that will give you all the information you need to know about the Eco’s fuel efficient features:

Watch out 2013.

Do you miss the Saturn Vue? If so, General Motors is ready to wipe your tears away. Meet the new Chevrolet Captiva Sport, a shockingly familiar crossover being offered for fleet sales here in the United States. GM is quick to point out that the Sport is a variant of the popular Captiva CUV sold in other markets, though its Saturn-badged kin can still be found all over the nation.

The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be available in three trim levels – LS, LT and LTZ – with two different powertrain choices. The base engine is GM’s Ecotec 2.4-liter direct-injected four-cylinder, while the uplevel powerplant is The General’s 3.0-liter direct-injected V6. Having experienced both of these units in the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers, we found the four to be far smoother and more refined than the anemic V6. In any case, both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is optional on LTZ models.

LT and LTZ models use the 3.0-liter V6 and come standard with OnStar and Bluetooth connectivity. LTZ standard equipment also includes leather-trimmed seats (heated for front passengers), a rear-view camera and premium audio system.

Fleet companies can take delivery of the Captiva Sport as early as the fourth quarter of 2011.

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