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Chevrolet makes Stop/Start standard on base 4-cylinder in 2015 Impala; 5% improvement in city fuel economy

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liter ECOTEC engine, an addition that improves the vehicle’s city fuel economy by nearly 5%, or one mile per gallon. Impala with stop/start yields an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city (10.7 The Impala becomes the second vehicle in Chevrolet’s US. The Impala becomes the second vehicle in Chevrolet’s US.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. The best fuel economy comes from the Blazer FWD with the 2.0L

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Chevrolet Readies Its Counterattack to the Ford F-150 Lightning. With an announced on sale date of spring 2023, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is slowly getting attention from full-size pickup owners. Clean Fleet Report wanted to give an update as we are one year out from seeing the Silverado EV in Chevrolet dealerships.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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From the first spy photos to seeing it in person to pushing the start button, I have never been disappointed by the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe. Chevrolet engineers have created a Corvette that is a joy to drive, whether around town, on a cross country road trip or at the track. Smile-Inducing Fun. Road Manners.

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2018 Chevy Equinox drops almost 400 lbs; about 10% of mass

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The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. turbo engine offers 252 horsepower (188 kW) and can click off 0-to-60-mph in an estimated 7.2 Fuel economy. turbo engine offers a balance of fuel efficiency and performance. turbo and 2.0L

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Flash Drives: MPG Drive Day

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The most recent of these events was held the first week of June at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, high in the Santa Monica Mountains, not far from where the television show MASH was filmed. Time was the restricting factor limiting the number of great cars I could drive at the event. This hustles the 7,450 pounds to 60 mph in 6.4

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3.5L EcoBoost 2011 F-150 bests Silverado and RAM trucks with 5+L V8s in performance test

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Trucks were tested in two ways: a 0-60 mph challenge and the 3.5-mile A data acquisition tool was used to time the event when the vehicle started to move, not when the start signal was given. Results for the 0-60 mph test and the full-course test, both with 9,000-pound trailer. EcoBoost vs. Chevrolet 5.3L Axle ration.

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