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Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon

This is the new Chevy Cruze station wagon, which will debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show and then arrive in European showrooms this summer. At 184 inches, it's longer than both the Cruze sedan and hatchback (by three and seven inches, respectively).

Inside, there's 17.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up, and up to 52.9 cubic feet with the seats folded. Drivers will get to choose from a range of gasoline (1.6, 1.8, and 1.4T) and diesel (1.7 and 2.0) powertrains, and the long-roof Cruze arrives with Chevy MyLink available.

Australians will get a Holden-badged version, but as for us? Sorry, guys. Don't expect anything in the near future. Chevrolet spokesman Michael Albano says, "No plans on bringing the wagon to US at this point. But we'll continue to evaluate market as needed."

The official press announcement is pasted after the jump, and you can click on the image above to see a larger version.

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Chevrolet Cruze BTCC

If you, like us, were wondering how MG managed to snag Jason Plato away from Chevrolet in the British Touring Car Championship, well you had good reason to wonder. The racecar driver and Fifth Gear co-host had, after all, driven the factory-backed team to both titles in 2010 and landed himself third and his team second just this past season. But you can wonder no more, as the latest news from the BTCC paddock is that Chevrolet has withdrawn from the popular saloon racing series.

The news arrives as a bit of a surprise coming from the front-running team, particularly at a time when the grid has expanded enormously in the past couple of seasons. The reason? According to Autosport, Chevrolet wants to focus its energies on the World Touring Car Championship, where the same outfit RML that ran the BTCC team fields similar Cruze touring cars - driven by Yvan Muller, Rob Huff and Alain Menu - with considerable success: The RML Chevrolet team has claimed both the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past two seasons running, making it something like the Red Bull Racing of touring cars.

A longtime competitor in the BTCC, RML reportedly hopes it won't be long before it is back on the grid in the British series, and given that most of the cars in the championship are fielded by privateer teams, we wouldn't be surprised to see them return as early as next year. In the meantime, General Motors will be well represented in the series by Vauxhall.

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Automotive News reports General Motors may begin manufacturing the Chevrolet Cruze in Europe. The vehicle would likely be produced at an Opel plant in Poland, while a handful of other Chevrolet models may see their production move elsewhere in Europe. The move is said to be the first step toward moving GM European operations toward profitability. The automaker would pull some production out of South Korea, which would then free up the company to proceed with cost-cutting measures at Opel. Automotive News reports Opel has lost approximately $13 billion since 1999.

Under the plan, Cruze production would find a home in Gliwice, Poland. Meanwhile, GM would spread the vehicles currently built at the facility across other Opel plants in the EU. Additionally, GM is considering moving the Orlando crossover to the Opel facility in Bochum, Germany. That plant currently builds the Zafira minivan, and has been rumored to face a closing in the future.

Last year, GM exported around 250,000 vehicles to Europe from South Korea.

GM to build Cruze and other Chevy models in Europe? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 Ford F-Series

The figures have been tallied for the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. in 2011, and not surprisingly, the Ford F-Series pickup truck is king of the heap once again. Dealers sold a total of 584,917 F-Series units in 2011, beating out the second-place Chevrolet Silverado by 169,787 units. The Toyota Camry filled out the podium with 308,510 sales, which left the top three unaltered from their 2010 rankings. Fourth place went to the surging Nissan Altima, which jumped from its seventh place position last year. Likewise, the Ford Escape enjoyed a jolt in popularity as well. While the aging CUV took the 13th spot last year, the Ford sold 254,293 units to take fifth place in 2011.

That bumped the Honda Accord and its Crosstour variant to sixth place. Interestingly enough, the Honda duo just barely beat out the Ford Fusion by 5,000 units. Were the two Honda models to be split, the Fusion would have easily knocked the Accord further down the list. Likewise, the Toyota Corolla and Matrix teamed up to edge out the Chevrolet Cruze for ninth and tenth places, respectively. Head over to The Examiner for a full chart detailing the top 20 best-selling vehicles in the U.S. for 2011.

These are your top 10 best-selling vehicles for 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chevrolet Cruze FaceliftA Czech site has gotten a glimpse of what we may be able to expect from the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze face lift. AutoForum managed to swipe what it says is a full, undisguised view of the vehicle's revised front fascia, where we can clearly see a more angular split grille with new horizontal slats. The current Cruze relies on a rounded opening. It isn't completely clear that this is a planned global facelift, or if it's just a market-specific look, but if it's the international mid-cycle refresh, the vehicle will also benefit from more expressive triangular fog light housings and stylized detailing along the lower fascia. We like what we see.

General Motors has already made it clear American buyers can look forward to getting their hands on both a diesel Chevrolet Cruze as well as a five-door version of the vehicle. Whether this fascia update will tag along on either of those models remains to be seen, however. The snapshot clearly shows a European license plate bezel, and the vehicle has been on sale in the old country for significantly longer than it has here in the States. Head over to AutoForum to see the full-scale shot side-by-side with our current model.

Chevrolet Cruze facelift spotted overseas originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 Ford F-150

The numbers are officially in for 2011, and once again, Ford, General Motors and Chrysler sold more pickup trucks than any other model. The Ford F-Series was the top-selling vehicle through November of last year with 516,639 units rolling off of dealer lots. That number handily trounces the Chevrolet Silverado in second place with 367,343 units sold. The Ford Escape and Ford Fusion fell into third and fourth places, respectively, leaving Ram Trucks to fill out the top five domestic automaker-built vehicles, with 218,750 units.

All told, GM took five spots on the list while Ford walked away with four. Chrysler only managed to crack the top 10 with its Ram offerings. Overall, American automakers sold over 1 million pickup trucks last year, proving that in the land of (still) cheap fuel, The pickup truck remains king. Hit the jump for the complete top 10 list, complete with sales figures through November.

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These are Detroit automakers' top-selling vehicles of 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is 42 MPG The Ultimate Answer To The Ultimate Question?

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco

On paper, it sounds like an enthusiast's dream. Start by trimming almost 100 pounds from the curb weight of the base Chevrolet Cruze. Then drop the optional turbocharged engine underhood, bolted to a six-speed manual transmission. Lower the suspension and mount some lightweight, forged alloy wheels. Finish it off by sticking a little spoiler on the decklid, along with a special badge.

Where do we sign up?

But the car we've described isn't the stuff of boy racer fantasies; it's not even a performance car at all. No, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco is not meant to run circles around the competition on an autocross course as much as it is designed to pirouette its way around the Environmental Protection Agency's fuel economy test. It's the greenest machine to wear a Bowtie this side of the Volt, boasting a highway fuel economy of 42 miles per gallon. But that heady figure is accomplished without the benefit of any advanced hybrid powertrain technology. The Cruze Eco is an impressive package that proves GM's smarts and gives the company further green bragging rights. That said, we're not entirely sure it's the Cruze we'd park in our driveway.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedan in charcoal

The Detroit News reports that General Motors will resume full production of the Chevrolet Cruze today, after a supplier issue caused a production snarl at its Lordstown, Ohio facility earlier this week. On Tuesday, the Lordstown facility's third shift was put on hold, and both the first and second shifts were shortened. Full production will resume when third shift workers arrive tonight, and GM states that employees scheduled to work the first and second shifts on Friday should report at their regularly scheduled times.

It is still unclear exactly what sort of supplier issue caused the Cruze plant to go partially offline this week. Either way, we're sure that the plant's 4,500 employees will be happy to be back at full capacity.

UPDATE: New reports claim that the Lordstown plant will not, in fact, resume production tomorrow, but will remain idled until further notice.

Chevy Cruze production in Lordstown to restart today [UPDATE] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chevrolet Cruze front three-quarter view

General Motors has suspended production of the Chevrolet Cruze. The automaker's Lordstown, Ohio facility suspended its third shift entirely and shortened its first and second shifts due to an unnamed supplier issue according to a spokesperson with the plant. Reuters reports GM has declined to elaborate on the nature of the kink in the company's supply chain, but stressed that the automaker hopes to clear up the issue as soon as possible. The Cruze has enjoyed major success this year, becoming the second-best selling vehicle in its class, second only to the Toyota Corolla.

The Corolla leads the Cruze by a scant 4,000 units, but the Cruze has managed to best both the Honda Civic and the Ford Focus without breaking a sweat. Previously, GM CEO Dan Akerson said he hopes the Cruze will become the best-selling vehicle in its segment by the end of 2011, but its unclear just how the new supplier crunch will impact those goals.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze

If you ask us, this 25 Hottest Products for 2011 list in Advertising Age isn't exactly packed with automotive excitement. But with Dove soap, Malt-O-Meal, and Goldfish crackers also claiming spots, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that it's a Chevrolet Cruze, rather than a Camaro headlining the "America's Hottest Brands" issue.

Besides the Cruze, the venerable sister pub to Automotive News points out the Kia Soul and Jeep Wrangler, seemingly more for their marketing campaigns than anything else. Kia's hamster ads are legendary, while Jeep's marketing deal with the Call of Duty video game franchise has proven successful.

The Cruze, on the other hand, is an actual hit for General Motors - topping 200,000 sales through October, and ranking as the company's top-selling car. While that certainly makes the Cruze worthy of recognition, sales have begun to cool now that its newness is wearing off. While GM's marketers can give themselves a brief pat on the back for making the list, clearly they still have work to do if they want to land on the 2012 version of the Ad Age list.

Cruze, Soul and Wrangler among America's 25 Hottest Products for 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some were shocked when Chevrolet announced six months before the Cruze went on sale here in the U.S. that its assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio would be running three shifts to build the new small car. Three shifts suggested sales of more than 20,000 units per month, which seemed to some at the time as a big gamble considering the company's track record in the small car segment. But they hadn't experienced the Cruze yet, and neither had the American public.

Turns out that Chevy was right to turn the dial up to 11 on Cruze production, as demand for this global small car in the U.S. has remained high all year. Well, they were almost right. Now we've learned that Chevy plans to idle its Lordstown plant for one week starting November 28 because its supply of the Cruze has grown to large. Right now the company is sitting on a 70-day supply, while 60 days is usually considered an industry goal.

Rather than see the idle week as correcting a mistake, though, one should look at the decision to slow down production as evidence that GM isn't interested in making the same mistakes that lead it down the path to bankruptcy in 2009. The old GM would've kept cranking out Cruzes and used incentives and higher fleet sales to reduce supply. Instead, the new GM is giving the Lordstown workers, all 3,400 of them, their first break from building the Cruze in over a year.

Chevrolet's Lordstown plant taking week off to control Cruze inventory originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Chevrolet Sonic and its big sister, the Cruze, have proven to the world that General Motors is once again capable of building class-leading small cars. To showcase these cars in a new light, Chevrolet will be bringing a smattering of Sonics and Cruzes to the upcoming SEMA show, with these models accounting for 60 percent of the brand's show cars. (Don't worry, there will still be plenty of Corvettes, Camaros and Silverados, and we'll have details on those in the coming days.)

Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec IIThe 2012 Sonic is the latest and greatest of the Chevrolet small car portfolio, and GM will have 20 different Sonics on display. Here, we see the Sonic Z-Spec I (above) and Z-Spec II (right), showing the different aftermarket options that will be available for the Sonic hatchback. The Z-Spec I wears a lower aero kit that will be available to order starting this December, while the extra body work of the Z-Spec II is still purely conceptual right now.

Not pictured, a sedan version of the Z-Spec I will also be on display, as well as the Sonic Dusk concept, which wears a new Berlin Blue exterior finish, Z-Spec aero kit and a two-tone Mojave leather interior. All the SEMA Sonics are equipped with GM's 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four, ride on special 18-inch wheels and are fitted with upgraded suspension bits, as well as Brembo brakes.

Both the Z-Spec and Dusk treatments make their way to the Cruze sedan in a similar fashion. In terms of design, the Cruze models look very similar to their Sonic counterparts, though the upsized dimensions of Chevy's C-segment sedan allow for larger wheels - 19-inch sets on both vehicles.

We'll have more images and details live from SEMA next week, but for now, follow the jump to read the full scoop in GM's press release.

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Chevrolet Cruze Eco badge

The Detroit News reports that the diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze will be manufactured at the General Motors Lordstown, Ohio plant. GM is slated to retool the facility's body shop and assembly line next year through a $5.5-million investment, according to Tom Mock, a spokesman for GM. The Lordstown facility already produces the gasoline Cruze on three shifts Monday through Friday in order to keep up with demand. The Detroit News reports that the plant has recently taken to operating on the weekends to maintain the volume, as well.

The diesel Chevrolet Cruze is set to arrive in 2013, and though GM hasn't released any official powerplant decisions or fuel-economy estimates as of yet, the vehicle is expected to return somewhere around 50 miles per gallon when it arrives. This is the first legitimate diesel passenger car effort from a domestic manufacturer in years, and rumors indicate the vehicle will come boasting a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel with around 147 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque.

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Chevrolet Cruzer at the Ace Cafe

Get ready for some head scratching, movie fans. Chevrolet decided to mark the brand's 100th anniversary with a custom Chevrolet Cruze called the Cruzer. The four-door was worked up as a tribute to the Bluesmobile from The Blues Brothers and was unveiled at a special party at the Ace Café just outside of London. The company even hired a pair of blues artists called the Cruze Brothers to be on hand to entertain the crowd. The whole shindig sounds like plenty of good fun... except we don't know what the Cruze or Chevrolet has to do with the comedy classic.

The original Bluesmobile was crafted from a retired Dodge Monaco police cruiser, complete with all of the upgraded hardware necessary to leap drawbridges and outwit scores of frustrated law enforcement, while the Bluesbrothers 2000 remake featured a Ford LTD. Unless General Motors is planning to farm the Cruze into police service, we fail to see the connection.

Chevrolet, meanwhile, says that the move was simply designed to celebrate an icon of American culture alongside the brand's birthday. Any excuse for a party... Hit the jump to check out the press blast.

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Chevy Cruze gets... The Blues Brothers treatment?! originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Those of us in the U.S. will have to wait until sometime in 2013 to see the diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze, but GM insiders seem more than willing to dish out some details on the oil-burning Cruze well in advance of its debut.

Ward's Auto reports that "sources" have confirmed the oil-burning Cruze will achieve a highway fuel economy rating "in the range of 50 miles per gallon." Additionally, unlike the manual transmission-equipped, 42-mpg rated Chevy Cruze Eco (an automatic Eco is available, but its mpg rating is well below that of the manual), the diesel Cruze, according to Charlie Klein, GM's director of global mass, energy and aerodynamics, will be a fuel-sipping sedan regardless of which trans is bolted to the engine.

As for that engine, GM has unofficially confirmed that it will indeed be based on the 2.0-liter diesel that's found under the hood of the Holden Cruze CDX. In the Holden, the 2.0-liter mill pumps out 160 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. One last bit of info: we hear that the diesel Cruze's torque will allow it to easily outrun the Cruze Eco.

Chevrolet targeting 50 mpg with diesel-powered Cruze originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chrysler Climbs, Honda Falls, Cruze Cruises

U.S. auto sales for July 2011 can best be characterized by the resurgence of one company, Chrysler Group (up 20.05 percent), and the continued slide of another, American Honda (down 28.40 percent). Not so long ago, Chrysler was the company continually coming in at the bottom and Honda was flying high. Today, however, Chrysler is free of its government debt and continues to turn over its lineup with new and heavily revised products. Honda, meanwhile, has proven to be the automaker worst hit by the earthquake in Japan last March and seems to draw the ire of critics with its latest new vehicle releases.

Speaking of earthquakes, Toyota is in the same boat as Honda and continues to struggle with restoring output. Last month, sales for Toyota and Lexus in the U.S. were down 22.70 percent as a result. The only Japanese company that escaped the red cell this month was Nissan North America, which eked out a 2.75-percent improvement in sales.

Chrysler Group's increase in sales volume led the domestics by a large margin, though its raw sales of 112,026 units are still far below that of Ford Motor Company (180,865) and General Motors (214,915). Ford and Lincoln together posted a sales rate increase of 8.89 percent and General Motors improved 7.62 percent.

Turning our attention to individual models, we must point out that the Toyota Camry did regain its title of America's Best-Selling Car, which it had lost last month to the Chevy Cruze, with sales of 27,016. The Cruze still performed incredibly well, with sales of 24,648, good enough for the No. 2 spot, followed by the Altima (23,340), Sonata (20,884), Malibu (19,529), Fusion (19,318) and Accord (18,308).

Brand/Company Vol. % July 2011 July 2010 DSR % July 2011 July 2010
Jeep 46.19 38,691 26,466 51.81 1,488.12 980.22
Mitsubishi 41.15 7,972 5,648 46.58 307 209
Lincoln 39.89 7,814 5,586 45.27 301 207
GMC 36.41 37,918 27,798 41.65 1,458 1,030
Volvo 29.54 5,595 4,319 34.53 215 160
Kia 28.47 45,504 35,419 33.41 1,750 1,312
Suzuki 25.36 2,447 1,952 30.18 94 72
Land Rover 22.64 2,811 2,292 27.36 108 85
Volkswagen 21.72 29,066 23,880 26.40 1,118 884
Audi 17.00 9,146 7,817 21.50 352 290
Ford 12.66 173,051 153,603 16.99 6,656 5,689
BMW 12.30 21,409 19,064 16.62 823 706
Hyundai 10.08 59,561 54,106 14.32 2,291 2,004
Mercedes-Benz 9.44 19,006 17,367 13.65 731 643
Mini 8.90 4,711 4,326 13.09 181 160
Dodge 8.85 33,653 30,916 13.04 1,294 1,145
Chevrolet 6.50 149,005 139,916 10.59 5,731 5,182
Nissan 6.36 77,191 72,573 10.45 2,969 2,688
Chrysler 5.00 15,427 14,692 9.04 593 544
Porsche 2.40 2,768 2,703 6.34 106 100
Buick 0.44 16,873 16,799 4.30 649 622
Mazda 0.25 20,783 20,732 4.10 799 768
Ram -0.10 21,217 21,239 3.74 816 787
Subaru -9.39 21,730 23,983 -5.91 836 888
Saab -18.47 384 471 -15.34 15 17
Lexus -21.81 14,539 18,595 -18.81 559 689
Toyota -22.81 116,263 150,629 -19.85 4,472 5,579
Infiniti -24.11 7,410 9,764 -21.19 285 362
Cadillac -25.47 11,119 14,919 -22.60 428 553
Acura -27.77 9,402 13,017 -24.99 362 482
Honda -28.49 71,100 99,420 -25.73 2,735 3,682
Jaguar -35.09 984 1,516 -32.60 38 56
Smart -41.61 327 560 -39.36 13 21
Fiat NA 3,038 - NA 117
COMPANIES
Chrysler Group 20.05 112,026 93,313 24.67 4,309 3,456
BMW Group 11.67 26,120 23,390 15.97 1,005 866
Ford Mo Co 8.89 180,865 166,092 13.08 6,956 6,152
GM 7.62 214,915 199,692 11.76 8,266 7,396
Nissan N. America 2.75 84,601 82,337 6.70 3,254 3,050
Jaguar Land Rover -0.34 3,795 3,808 3.49 146 141
Toyota Mo Co -22.70 130,802 169,224 -19.73 5,031 6,268
American Honda -28.40 80,502 112,437 -25.65 3,096 4,164
*Brands and companies are displayed in descending order according to their percentage change in volume sales. There were 26 selling days in July 2011 versus 27 selling days in July 2010, so the change in monthly sales volume will be different than the change in average daily sales rate (DSR) for each brand/company. Also, brands are combined and reported as companies only if their sales figures are released jointly.

By the Numbers - July 2011: Aftershocks Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2012 Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Cruze diesel, bending Ford SVT Raptor frames

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Episode #240 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready, and this week Chris, Dan and Executive Editor Chris Paukert hold down the fort. We start with the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept and spend a while talking about its sharp new styling before moving on to ponder what the now-confirmed Chevrolet Cruze diesel means for fuel economy and fun when behind the wheel. Our last news topic is bending frames on some Ford SVT Raptor pickups before we move on to your feedback. Your questions and comments power the last third of the podcast, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. We've embedded our Q&A module after the jump for you to scroll through and follow along, too. Thanks for listening!

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Autoblog Podcast #240 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chevrolet Cruze Bumblebee Edition

Let's take a stroll into a parallel universe for a spell; one where Michael Bay doesn't soak his Transformers films in vats of teenage testosterone for a fortnight. What would that realm look like? Chances are the mighty Bumblebee wouldn't be a pre-production Chevrolet Camaro. After all, here in real-life, the average teenager is stuck driving something a little more pedestrian, even if he is saddled with saving the world. We're thinking something along the lines of the Chevrolet Cruze. Apparently, China is where this alternate universe manifests itself, because General Motors has just released a Bumblebee Edition Cruze in the People's Republic.

The car comes with a suitably yellow paint scheme with black accent stripes, as well as an Autobot insignia on the fenders, wheel caps and spread around the interior. Speaking of the insides, illuminated Transformers sill plates are standard fare as well. The standard 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is the only available powerplant.

For what it's worth, this isn't the world's first Bumblebee Cruze, though it is the first to use the proper yellow and black color scheme. Check out this somewhat less successful example for all the details.

Chevrolet unleashes Bumblebee Cruze in China originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Rumors of a diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze have been floating around the Intertubes ever since the sedan's launch last year, but now, we have the official word straight from General Motors: A diesel Cruze is definitely coming to the United States. Unfortunately, we won't see the oil-burning Cruze until sometime in 2013, likely as part of the car's mid-cycle refresh.

As of this writing, GM has yet to confirm any powertrain details, though earlier rumors had suggested that a 2.0-liter engine with 147 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque could be the powerplant of choice. In Australia, though, under the hood of the Holden Cruze, the 2.0-liter diesel is good for 160 hp and 265 lb-ft.

Since GM is using the new diesel model as a way to "bolster the already fuel-efficient Cruze lineup," we wouldn't be surprised if a less-powerful but more-efficient engine was offered. Currently, the Cruze Eco with a 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four is good for 138 hp, 148 lb-ft and up to 42 miles per gallon on the highway.

What say you, readers? Could a diesel-powered Cruze hit the lofty 50 mpg mark? Give us your best fuel economy estimates in the comments, and hit the jump for GM's official press release.

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Diesel Chevrolet Cruze coming to U.S. in 2013 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Click above for high-res image gallery

General Motors has announced that the automaker is reducing the price of its optional navigation system in the Chevrolet Cruze by 50 percent. Buyers who wait for the 2012 model will enjoy an upgraded system for the lowly price of $995, or around $800 more than an excellent on-dash aftermarket nav. The new kit comes with a touch-screen interface and better resolution than the old screen, though users will still be able to make use of physical knobs on the dash to make their selections if they so desire.

According to USA Today, much of the savings comes from the fact that engineers scrapped the 10-gig hard-drive based nav for an SD-based memory system. As a side effect, drivers will no longer be able to pause or record live radio. Seems like a sacrifice that's well worth $1,000 to us. Expect to see the new nav available on 2LT, LTZ and Eco models when the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze arrives on dealer lots later this month.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze gets twice as good nav system for half the price originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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