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So the rumours were true, General Motors has announced it will pull the Chevrolet brand out from Europe. GM is expected to drop Chevrolet by the end of 2015 and will therefore shift focus to its resources on the Opel and Vauxhall brands. However, interesting to note, these too have showed signs of struggling in the European market. The absence of the Chevrolet brand in Western Europe (it’s speculated that they’ll remain in Eastern Europe and Russia?) is being blamed on the tough economic climate and the fact that the brand has been in a steady decline over the past couple of years. Thankfully, GM do say that they will continue to provide warranty, parts and services for their Chevrolet vehicles, and for vehicles purchased between now and the end of 2015. And, luckily for those classic American car lovers, the Corvette is still expected to make an appearance in Europe in 2014. The verdict is still out though, as to whether the iconic Camaro will follow. Stephen Girsky, vice chairman of...

Chevrole t has just released more details on its first entry into the small SUV segment, the Trax . It is set to launch later this year. Chevrolet say Trax gives buyers many of the benefits of a full-blooded SUV while combining the driving dynamics and fuel economy of a smaller car. The Trax was first unveiled at the 2012 Paris Auto Show and later in 2013 at the North American International Auto Show. What will this small SUV offer in the way of space then?  It stands at 4.2m long, 1.7 m wide and 1.6 m high, 356-litre boot and you can fold 40/60 rear seat flat for a loading space that can be extended to accommodate a maximum of 1370L, with further space available under the cargo floor, plus a roof load capacity of 75 kg and can tow trailers weighing up to 1200kg. To aid in fuel efficiency, the Trax will offer cutting-edge aerodynamics. The strength of its structural design makes Trax one of the safest small SUVs in Europe. Should the car roll over, it has been engineered to carry more ...

Chevrolet UK has happily announced in a new press release, that the Caravan Club has named the  Captiva as 2013 Best Tow Car in its weight category. The Captiva is Chevrolet's compact SUV and was given a full makeover in 2011, including a fresh exterior design, giving it a more confident and dynamic presence; an all-new range of the latest powerful and fuel efficient engines; chassis modifications to improve ride and handling and an upgraded interior. With a starting price of starts at £28,285, the Captiva  offers good value for money, while offering all-wheel-drive capability, versatility for up to seven passengers and an interior quality at an affordable price. The national competition, for the first time categorised entrants by Vehicle Excise Duty tax brands rather than price. The Caravan Club competition drew 23 entrants that were then divided into four Vehicle Excise Duty classes plus two All-Wheel-Drive categories, under 1800kg and over 1800kg. The panel of 10 expert judges ...

  Chevrolet has introduced their latest SUV called the Chevrolet Trax. Here are some of the details about this new SUV that were offered this week via Chevrolet media's press release. This SUV will be Chevrolet’s first entry to the fast growing small SUV segment. Trax will round out Chevrolet’s offer of stylish SUVs alongside Captiva and the 7-seat Chevrolet Orlando. Measuring 4,248 mm in length, and featuring a width of 1,776 mm and a wheelbase of 2,555 mm, Chevrolet’s new small SUV sports powerful body lines that convey agility and movement. Trax comes with a choice of three engines across Europe: 1.4L turbo, 1.6L petrol engine, 1.7L diesel, representing more fuel-efficient engines and on-demand AWD system. It can seat five people in a comfortable high seating position. It will deliver car-like handling while also enabling off-road capability when needed. Not forgetting to include an array of safety features, Trax will be equipped with six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (E...