Monday, December 3, 2012

Pricing Revealed for 2014 Impala

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Chevrolet’s all-new full-size flagship—the 2014 Impala—will set sail with a price tag that starts at $26,725 (before an $810 destination charge). That represents a fairly modest $865 bump over the MSRP of the current model, especially when you consider just how thoroughly the 2014 Impala has been upgraded.

 Wrapped in a strikingly sophisticated new exterior, the redesigned Impala will offer:

  • Three powertrain choices, including both a high-efficiency eAssist option that delivers 35 mpg highway and an available 305-hp V6
  • A full complement of advanced safety features, like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, and rear cross-traffic alert
  • Chevy’s next-gen MyLink entertainment system, with a customizable eight-inch screen, natural voice recognition, and Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Upscale illumination treatments such as LED daytime running lights and HID headlamps
  • Standard 18-inch wheels and available 19- and 20-inchers
  • An interior distinguished by premium materials and active noise cancellation for a refined driving environment

The Impala is slated to go on sale in the spring of next year, with V6-powered models arriving in dealerships first, with MSRPs that open at $29,950, followed by the base models with Chevy’s new 2.5-liter I4, and then the eAssist variant, which is still waiting to be priced.

“This all-new Impala delivers on our promise that every new car that wears the Chevrolet bowtie will embody the pioneering spirit that has defined the brand for more than a century.” said Chris Perry, vice president, global Chevrolet marketing. “With the striking new design and the right mix of comfort, technology and efficiency, we have recaptured the magic that attracted millions of consumers to the Impala nameplate for decades.”

 

Courtesy of Chevrolet in the News

Monday, November 26, 2012

GM CEO to Auction 1958 Corvette for Charity

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Selling unique versions of the Chevy Corvette to raise money for charity is nothing new for General Motors—and coincidentally, neither is the Corvette that GM will offer at the upcoming 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. In fact, that car, which will be auctioned to support Habitat for Humanity, is some 45 years old. But don’t worry, its current owner—GM president and CEO Dan Akerson—has kept the vehicle in showroom condition.

 “The 1958 Corvette is pure American ingenuity and creativity and the free spirit that Chevrolet represents to me.  I love the car—but I think it’s probably better purposed somewhere else,” Akerson said. “The need for Habitat for Humanity is so great that I thought, ‘Wow, maybe I could really make a difference in a whole different way.’”

Of course, Akerson’s commitment to the Detroit chapter of Habitat for Humanity isn’t a sudden thing either. Before offering up his own personal 1958 Corvette to support the organization, he also made a personal donation of $1 million to launch a three-year Habitat program to serve families in Detroit’s Morningside Commons neighborhood. Proceeds from the Corvette auction will go to the Detroit-area project as well, and there should be plenty.

After all, just 510 Corvettes from 1958 were made wearing the same Regal Turquoise finish found on Akerson’s Corvette, so it’s considered a rarity among rarities.

“The fact that Dan is giving up a car that I know must mean an awful lot to him is very humbling,” said Vincent Tilford, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Detroit. “For whoever buys this classic car, not only are they going to give it a new home, but they’re also going to give new, better and healthier homes to families in this neighborhood­­—and actually help rebuild an entire community.”

 

Courtesy of Chevrolet in the News