Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Michigan's Oakland County Sheriff's Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicles NEWS INDEX:   Chevrolet Home > News > GM > Chevrolet Chevrolet claims 'Top Dog' status among America's police K-9 units 28th August, 2015 The ability to take the heat off hard-working police dogs helps make the Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) America’s most popular police vehicle for K-9 units ..... more Chevrolet Cruze: next generation revealed 28th June, 2015 Chevrolet has revealed America's next generation Cruze – a larger and lighter, more efficient and more sophisticated evolution of the brand’s best-selling car ..... more America's Chevrolet Camaro for 2016 23rd June, 2015 The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro revealed last month offers higher levels of performance, technology and refinement and is designed to maintain the U.S. sporty car segment leadership earned over the past five years ..... more Top of page Stolen Corvette returned after 33 years 3rd July, 2014 Talley last saw his Corvette in 1981. But more than 30 years later, Talley received a call from AAA informing him that his car had turned up about 1,535 kilometres away ..... more Sinkhole damages America's Corvette Museum 18th February, 2014 Motion detectors going off in the Skydome area was the first sign of trouble at the Museum. An early morning inspection revealed a sinkhole had collapsed within the Museum and taken 8 Corvettes with it ..... more Top of page GM to drop Chevrolet as mainstream brand in Europe 5th December, 2013 General Motors has confirmed that the Chevrolet brand will no longer have a mainstream presence in western and eastern Europe from 2016 ..... more Chevrolet at Woodward Dream Cruise 16th August, 2013 Chevrolet Performance is back at Woodward this week-end at Memorial Park in Royal Oak (Detroit, USA) , where it will display a collection of performance vehicles together with parts and accessories ..... more Chevrolet Corvette first appeared 60 years ago 7th July, 2013 The first Corvette went into production in Flint, Michigan on 30th June, 1953. Since then, over 1.5 million Corvettes have hit the road ..... more Chevrolet's new Corvette Stingray to act as Pace Car at 2013 Indy 500 6th May, 2013 The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will serve as the Pace Car leading the field at the start of the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, 26th May, in USA ..... more GM engineer drops in on Performax 7th April, 2013 Eric Millette an engineer at the Bowling Green Corvette assembly plant, visited Performax while in Australia to attend the 25th Corvette Nationals in Toowoomba at Easter ..... more Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible debuts 12th March, 2013 The new model, C7 in enthusiast's code, features an all-new, fully electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the car’s key fob. The top can also be opened or closed on the go, at speeds of up to 50 km/h ..... more Corvette & Silverado heading for local RHD conversion 12th March, 2013 Potential local buyers of American iron can now become curious about two new Chevys. The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the big 2014 Chevrolet Silverado utility are both on the wish list for small volume importation into Australia ..... more VF export edition becomes a "Pace Car" 25th February, 2013 Mark Reuss, General Motors North America president (formerly the boss at Holden), was the honorary pace car driver yesterday for the 55th running of the Daytona 500 ..... more Holden VF makes its U.S. debut as Chevrolet SS 17th February, 2013 As Chevrolet’s first V8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, the new VF Commodore based Chevrolet SS sedan is designed to deliver performance on the street and on the track ..... more 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuts 25th January, 2013 Chevrolet has debuted the all-new Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with a balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation claims GM design chief ..... more Top of page GM's new SUV commences production 26th June, 2012 The production began with the Chevrolet Trailblazer version. The model will also be built for the Australian market. It is due here during 2013, as the Holden Colorado 7 ..... more GM's small SUV for 2013 31st May, 2012 Holden have not yet confirmed the Trax will come to Australia. However, the Next Car team believes we will, indeed, see Trax wearing a Holden badge ..... more Holden Commodore heading to North America 18th May, 2012 Holden has announced a new export programme, confirming today that the next model Commodore will be sold in North America from late 2013 as the Chevrolet SS ..... more Top of page Holden's trailblazing SUV for 2013 10th November, 2011 Due in Australia in the first quarter of 2013, the Colorado 7 will bear a close resemblance to the imposing show car when it enters production next year ..... more GM's new Colorado ute production begins 23rd October, 2011 The Rayong plant is the first in the world to build the new Colorado, which will be sold in Thailand and exported. Holden will introduce the new Colorado locally in 2012 ..... more Chevrolet Corvette numbers for 2011 24th July, 2011 GM Corvette Assembly Plant has released statistics on 2011 year model Chevrolet Corvettes manufactured at the Bowling Green (Kentucky) facility ..... more Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Edition 17th July, 2011 The 2012 Transformers Special Edition will be offered as a package on 2LT and 2SS Camaro Coupes with Rally Yellow paint ..... more Upgrading 'oldies' with GM Performance Parts 17th July, 2011 It's a new era for American hot-rodders, with 'new' components becoming increasing available. Additionally, reproduction bodies on a modern day 'chassis' supports this new era for the popular retro look ..... more Holden Caprice on patrol in USA 8th July, 2011 After the vehicles’ first month on patrol, the sheriff’s office plans to replace its current fleet of approximately 175 other patrol vehicles with Caprice PPVs ..... more GM's new Colorado in show truck form 23rd June, 2011 At the Buenos Aires Motor Show, General Motors revealed the Colorado Rally with Chevrolet branding. This is the second show truck version of GM's next generation global mid-size utility truck ..... more Woodward Dream Cruise for 2011 16th June, 2011 Chevrolet will be the presenting sponsor for the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, a grassroots event that each August draws some 1.5 million car enthusiasts to Michigan’s legendary Woodward Avenue in suburban Detroit (USA) ..... more Aussie engineers work on GM's Malibu 8th June, 2011 Holden’s engineering team has been recruited to help fine-tune GM's new mid-sized Malibu that will go on sale in Australia late next year ..... more Chevrolet Corvette for 2012 17th May, 2011 Chevrolet has announced that it will elevate Corvette’s performance capabilities with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that improve on-track performance and on-road comfort ..... more GM unveil the Malibu 19th April, 2011 As reported by Next Car on 31st March 2011 Holden’s new medium sedan, the Malibu will replace the Epica. The new car, in Chevrolet guise, has made its debut at China's Shanghai Motor Show ..... more Chevrolet Mi-ray Roadster Concept 1st April, 2011 The Mi-ray was developed at the GM Advanced Design Studio in Seoul. Combining cutting-edge hybrid propulsion technology and advanced styling, it balances iconic Chevrolet design cues with a future design vision ..... more Holden Malibu to replace Holden Epica 31st March, 2011 General Motors will have an all-new Malibu for the world when the Chevrolet brand unveils it at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show on 19th April. This new model will replace the Holden Epica (Chevrolet Epica in some markets) as the new mid-size GM car for global markets ..... more GM's new Colorado ute 23rd March, 2011 The concept previews the next-generation Colorado mid-size utility truck in Chevrolet guise. The new Chevrolet Colorado goes on sale in Thailand later this year. An Australian release is expected in 2012 ..... more Chevrolet Cruze hatch revealed 6th March, 2011 The Chevrolet Cruze line-up will expand when the new hatchback version goes on sale in Europe by mid-year. The full production model made its world premiere at the 81st Geneva Motor Show (3rd-13th March 2011) ..... more The Niva continues in Russia 25th January, 2011 The 350,000th Chevrolet Niva vehicle rolled off GM-AVTOVAZ assembly line in Russia earlier this month ..... more Daewoo badge goes in favour of Chevrolet 23rd January, 2011 Although the Chevrolet brand has no meaningful presence in Korea, GM Daewoo have announced that it is replacing the current "Daewoo" nameplate with "Chevrolet" ..... more Chevrolet Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car 21st January, 2011 The new Camaro Convertible is the 22nd Chevrolet chosen to pace the world famous motor racing event and the seventh Camaro model to have been selected. Adding to the rich heritage is the fact that 2011 will mark the 100th anniversary of the first Indianapolis 500 ..... more Chevrolet Sonic revealed 10th January, 2011 The Sonic is offered in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo space. A variety of connectivity features enhance the driving experience ..... more Top of page Chevrolet Camaro convertible debut 18th November, 2010 The segment-leading Chevrolet Camaro opens a new chapter as the production ready 2011 Camaro convertible premieres, to the public, at the Los Angeles Motor Show tomorrow. The new convertible begins production in January ..... more South Africa's wild ute 10th November, 2010 Based on the already impressive Chevrolet Lumina Ute SS, (Holden Commodore SS utility in Australia) the 535 bhp 590 lb.ft 6-litre supercharged V8 SuperUte is a ute with super car credentials offering 4.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration ..... more Chevrolet at SEMA 4th November, 2010 Two additional Camaro models will debut as SEMA concepts, the Camaro Red Flash and the Camaro SSX Track Car, each containing a blend of Chevrolet Accessories and new concepts from Chevrolet designers. Two Corvette concepts, the Z06X Track Car and Corvette Jake will debut ..... more Spark plugs a gap for Holden 7th October, 2010 GM South Africa will assemble around 15,000 Sparks a year with half destined for export markets ..... more Chevrolet readies the Camaro convertible 3rd October, 2010 The 2nd decade of the 21st century will witness the Chevrolet Camaro open a new chapter of the "Pony Car" story when the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible arrives in North American Chevy dealers in February 2011 ..... more Daewoo's new Captiva 13th September, 2010 Daewoo's new Captiva will be seen for the first time at the Paris Motor Show next month as the Chevrolet Captiva, sporting a new front-end design, a range of enhancements to the interior and new engines and transmissions ..... more Brazil nuts about Holden Commodore 12th September, 2010 The export vehicles will be sold as Chevrolet Omega in Brazil from November this year and will be powered by Holden’s locally-built 3.6 litre SIDI V6 engine initially capable of running on blends of up to 25 per cent ethanol ..... more Chevrolet Cruze hatch for 2011 5th September, 2010 Holden’s design talents will be showcased to the world next month when a five-door Chevrolet Cruze hatchback show car is unveiled at the Paris Motor Show ..... more Holden Statesman for US Police 27th July, 2010 General Motors has announced order and delivery dates, as well as final package specifications, for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) ..... more Chevrolet Camaro heading to UK 2nd July, 2010 One car is set to provide a buzz at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week-end, as Chevrolet announces that its Camaro will be launched in the UK ..... more Camaro outsells Mustang 7th June, 2010 Camaro posted 99,872 total sales, outselling its closest competitor by nearly 20,000 vehicles ..... more One buyer takes 576 hybrid utes 6th June, 2010 As part of the process to make their fleet 'eco-friendly', the US company Verizon has purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Two-Mode Hybrid utilities ..... more Chevrolet heading to Korea 2nd May, 2010 Chevrolet, General Motors number one global vehicle brand, will be introduced in Korea in 2011 ..... more Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Concept 29th April, 2010 In preparation for the Volt’s arrival, Chevrolet is leveraging the Beijing Motor Show, which opened yesterday, to introduce the Volt MPV5 electric concept ..... more First Chevrolet Volt rolls off the line 2nd April, 2010 Validation of the production process for the Chevrolet Volt passed a milestone on 31st March, when the first pre-production Volt rolled off the assembly line ..... more Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition 11th March, 2010 Designed to further incorporate technology developed through racing, the Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of LeMans ..... more New Corvette Racing C6.R and Production Corvette ZR1 Represent the Culmination of More Than 10 Years of Technology Transfer 8th March, 2010 The updated C6.R and  the Corvette ZR1 on which it’s based represent the strongest link yet between a production Corvette and the modern Corvette Racing team ..... more Chevy Camaro Sets Pace for the US Sports Car Segment 5th March, 2010 Camaro sales outpaced sports car models including the Ford Mustang, Nissan 370Z, and Dodge Challenger ..... more Chevrolet Suburban: 75 years on 23rd February, 2010 In the seven and a half decades since its introduction, the Chevrolet Suburban became an American icon and the industry’s longest-running model ..... more Chevrolet Camaro with right-hand drive launched by Performax International 14th February, 2010 The exciting new-generation Chevrolet Camaro 2SS has hit the road in Australia with "world-first" right-hand drive and full Australian Design Rule certification ..... more 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy 19th January, 2010 GM has announced details on America's latest special edition Camaro with speculation mounting on whether the Camaro will be imported into Australia ..... more Top of page Holden Statesman for American Police? 5th October, 2009 GM will endeavour to sell a modified "WM" Statesman/Caprice to US law enforcement agencies as a 2011 "cruiser" ..... more Chevrolet Camaro For Australia 21st June, 2009 America's exciting new muscle car, the Chevrolet Camaro, could go on sale in Australia late this year after the arrival shortly of the first example for conversion and compliance engineering ..... more 1.5 Million Corvettes 11th June, 2009 The 1.5 millionth Corvette, built on 28th May, 2009, is a white convertible 3LT with red interior and black top (similar to the first, 500,000th and 1 millionth Corvettes ..... more GM To Cease Medium-Duty Truck Production 9th June, 2009 Production of the Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick medium duty trucks will cease by 31st July, 2009 ..... more Chevrolet Announces New 2010 Corvette Grand Sport 27th April, 2009 One of the most storied monickers in Corvette’s illustrious racing heritage is returning to North America for 2010 ..... more Chevrolet Camaro Released In North America 18th March, 2009 It’s a personal car for a generation of enthusiasts, both young and old, that honours the Camaro’s heritage with a thoroughly contemporary design ..... more Top of page Cruze: GM's New Global Compact Car 24th August, 2008 At launch, in Europe, Cruze will be available with 16-valve, 1.6-litre (82 kW) and 1.8-litre (103 kW) petrol engines featuring variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust sides, giving more power as well as better fuel economy and lower emissions. A new 2.0-litre turbo diesel, developing 110 kW and 320 Nm of torque adds power with even greater frugality ..... more Chevrolet Camaro Readies For North America 22nd July, 2008 Chevrolet introduced the production 2010 Camaro overnight. It is a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency ..... more Power Up For Chevrolet Corvette 27th April, 2008 When it was introduced at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 litres of displacement ..... more Fifty Years of the Chevrolet Impala 27th January, 2008 An iconic nameplate of America’s automotive market for half a century, Chevrolet’s venerable Impala celebrates its golden anniversary in 2008 ..... more Top of page Chevrolet Lumina SS Wins "Sports Saloon Of The Year" 16th December, 2007 GM Holden’s export vehicle, the Australian-built Chevrolet Lumina SS (VE series), has been named “Best Sports Saloon” for 2007 by a leading United Arab Emirates based magazine and one of the world’s most established motoring titles, CAR Middle East ..... more GM Gets The Beat From Daewoo 15th November, 2007 A vehicle based on the Chevrolet Beat concept, which appeared at motor shows around the globe earlier this year, will go into production in South Korea, Chevrolet announced at the 2007 Los Angeles Motor Show overnight ..... more Holden's Middle East Exports Get Performance Boost 5th November, 2007 The new export programme, launched in the Middle East, will see a version of HSV’s popular E Series ClubSport R8 model exported in LHD form and badged under the Chevrolet Special Vehicles logo ..... more Silverados And Sierras Launched In Australia 17th October, 2007 Queensland-based Performax International has launched the first fully-complianced 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra utes in Australia, offering handsome new styling, outstanding comfort, improved refinement and a huge 4.5 tonne towing capacity ..... more Chevrolet Sequel Drives Into History Books 29th May, 2007 General Motors made history as its Chevy Sequel – the world’s most technologically advanced automobile – became the first electrically-driven fuel cell vehicle to achieve 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen, in and out of traffic on public roads, while producing zero emissions ..... more Corvette Racing Scores 1-2 Finish In Sebring 22nd March, 2007 Sebring International Raceway witnessed an exemplary performance by Corvette Racing on 17th March, 2007, as America's premier production sports car team scored its fifth GT1 class win in six years in Florida's classic endurance race ..... more Chevrolet at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show 7th March, 2007 The Chevrolet Camaro sports coupe concept from 2006 made its Australian debut at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show last Friday ..... more Corvette Z06 with RHD 19th February, 2007 The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, is now on sale in Australia through Performax International, offering unprecedented capability and technology, making it one of the best-value performance buys among the rarified ranks of the world's fastest road cars. ..... more Chevrolet Corvette To Pace 2007 Indy 500 12th February, 2007 A 2007 Chevrolet Corvette convertible will pace the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday 27th May, 2007 ..... more 2006 Best Ever Year For Holden In Middle East 4th February, 2007 Holden has achieved its best ever year of sales in the Middle East, exporting over 31,000 new cars to the region in 2006 ..... more Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept 10th January, 2007 The Chevrolet Camaro coupe concept was a star of the 2006 American motor show season. You can only top that by literally and figuratively blowing the top off ..... more Top of page Chevy HHR Panel will deliver style 8th October, 2006 America's 2007 Chevrolet HHR Panel, designed for a myriad of commercial and private uses, adds a new dimension of functionality to the popular HHR’s line-up of stylish, efficient vehicles ..... more Holden Designers Join Global Team For Paris Show Car 29th September, 2006 GM Holden designers will be part of a global team taking centre stage at the Paris Motor Show with the world premiere of the Chevrolet World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Ultra Concept Car ..... more Woodward Dream Cruise: General Motors 17th August, 2006 Milestone GM vehicles from every era, including the future, will be on display and on the road Saturday, 19th August, at America's 2006 Woodward Dream Cruise ..... more GM Will Build An All-New Chevrolet Camaro 11th August, 2006 GM chief Rick Wagoner announced overnight that GM will build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro sport coupe for 2009 ..... more Lance Armstrong To Drive Corvette Pace Car 5th April, 2006 Two racing icons will unite when Lance Armstrong of Tour de France fame, drives the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 pace car in America's Indianapolis 500 ..... more Corvette Racing Wins Class In Sebring 12-Hour 26th March, 2006 Corvette Racing celebrated Corvette's 50th anniversary in international road racing with a splendid GT1 class victory in the Twelve Hours of Sebring, held in Florida last Sunday ..... more Euro NCAP issues wake-up call to industry 26th February, 2006 A wake-up call for the motor industry as Euro NCAP awards two star strike-through for the new Chevrolet Aveo sedan (Holden Barina sedan) ..... more Europe's New Chevrolet Epica From Daewoo 8th February, 2006 Europe's new Chevrolet Epica, sourced from Daewoo, is the brand’s first mid-size model to be launched in Europe and will come with a choice of two transversely mounted engines ..... more Daewoo's New AWD To Debut At Geneva Motor Show 18th January, 2006 GM has issued the first details of its all-new compact SUV, the Chevrolet Captiva, which makes its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March ..... more Chevrolet Camaro Concept Car 13th January, 2006 Combining dramatic design and exciting performance, the Chevrolet Camaro Concept recaptures the spirit of one of the most popular sport coupes of all time and redefines the Camaro for new generations of fans ..... more Top of page GM Reaches New Milestone in Asia Pacific 29th December, 2005 With the purchase of a midnight black Chevrolet Optra 1.8 LT, H.E. Manaspas Xuto recently became the 1 millionth buyer of a General Motors vehicle in Asia Pacific in 2005 ..... more Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in a Class of its Own 19th December, 2005 It isn’t often that a car is made that is so superior that it is deemed to have no competition at all, but this year, the Automobile Journalists of Canada declared the Corvette Z06 to be just such a car ..... more Summer School Chevrolet Chevelle 8th November, 2005 Their (the students) goal: have it (a '70 Chevelle) ready in time to be revealed in the GM display at the 2005 SEMA show in Las Vegas ..... more GM'S 2005 SEMA Showcase 2nd November, 2005 GM will make a big impact at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, proving that with the right combination of technology, great products and accessories, it's possible to pack performance, style and fuel economy into one exciting package ..... more Historical Brazilian Truck's Driving Odyssey 12th October, 2005 An intrepid group of eight passionate Brazilian adventurers traveled nearly 19,312 kms (12,000 miles), crossing two continents, eleven countries and the Amazon River ..... more Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2003 - 2015   Next Car Pty Ltd.   All rights reserved.