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Chevy Volt Prototype Fleet Spotted in the Wild

September 25th, 2009 | Posted in: Prototypes, Sightings with 177 Comments

The Chevy Volt is now in the pre-production phase. GM has been building about 80 of these fully functional production intent prototypes, and are likely to be finished with this phase within days. Those cars are undergoing extensive testing and the learning and tweaking will be applied to the final production cars.
Part of [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 177 Comments

More Mule Test Drives and Detroit Press’ Chevy Volt Top 10 List

May 20th, 2009 | Posted in: Public Opinion, Sightings, Test drive with 177 Comments

Several news agencies now have had their chance at the wheel of the Chevy Volt Mule.
1. Jalopnik – the tongue in cheek and heavily prolific automotive blog had a mule drive with Bob Lutz riding shotgun. They called it “utterly unremarkable” to GM’s delight because that is the goal. Making a car that doesnt use [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 177 Comments

Results of Preference Poll and My Production Volt Unveiling Video

September 20th, 2008 | Posted in: Design, Public Opinion, Sightings with 49 Comments

I had the chance last week to watch live and in person as the production version Chevy Volt broke out onto the stage in front of thousands of journalists packed into an arena at GM headquarters, at the cue of CEO Rick Wagoner and driven by none other than GM vice chair Bob Lutz himself.
It [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 49 Comments

LIVE: GMnext Global Webcast (Starts 9/16 8:30 AM EDT): Production Chevy Volt to be Revealed

September 15th, 2008 | Posted in: Production, Sightings, Video with 148 Comments

On 9/16/2008 at 8:30 AM EST the player below will display GMs special LIVE global webcast. I will be right there at GM Global Headquarters in Detroit Michigan as the broadcast is taking place, and will get a firsthand account of this monumental moment in automotive history.
Other key events of the day including the [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 148 Comments

Transformers Production Volt is a Skin Placed on a Malibu Chassis

September 3rd, 2008 | Posted in: Production, Sightings with 48 Comments

Remember the production version of the Chevy Volt that was “leaked” last week?
Edmunds has found out a little more about that particular vehicle. Apparently it was indeed a production Volt fiberglass shell, only one of which was made for the movie, with restrictions that it be held under very tight security.
That shell was mounted [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 48 Comments

You’re Invited!: VOLT NATION Town Hall Meeting

February 19th, 2008 | Posted in: Feedback to GM, Sightings with 66 Comments

GM-Volt.com has reached the next level.
For more than a year I have served as your intermediary. After building visibility and credibility to the point I could meet with actual GM executives in charge of building the Volt, I brought your questions, ideas, and enthusiasm to them. We let them know we are here and holding [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 66 Comments

Get Blown Away: First Peek at Production Chevy Volt!

December 10th, 2007 | Posted in: Design, Efficiency, Engineering, Sightings with 163 Comments

GM has just revealed a teaser photo of the production version of the Chevy Volt, and there it is!
You will remember how Bob Lutz previously told us that the concept Volt did not do so well in the wind tunnel. We also heard from vehicle line director Tony Posawatz that it turns out aerodynamics [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 163 Comments

Chevy Volt Close-up: it’s Electric

November 24th, 2007 | Posted in: Sightings, Video with 122 Comments

[flash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mwc0vPBSls]

Posted by: Lyle with 122 Comments

Chevy Volt in Motion

October 29th, 2007 | Posted in: Sightings, Video with 11 Comments

Better quality, less content, see our favorite concept car actually move:
[flash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYri9hPgVzQ]

Posted by: Lyle with 11 Comments

Opel E-Flex Pictures Leaked Ahead of Official Frankfurt Anouncement

September 7th, 2007 | Posted in: Opel, Sightings with 9 Comments

Originally posted by carscoop and then Jalopnik. These are the first full pictures of the Opel E-Flex diesel variant. Click below to view larger image.

Posted by: Lyle with 9 Comments

FIRST LOOK: GM Opel E-Flex Concept Car

August 23rd, 2007 | Posted in: Brand, Opel, PHEV, Sightings with 15 Comments

At the Frankfurt Auto Show on Septebmer 10th, GM is expect to announce the sister car to the Chevy Volt.
As you know, Opel is GM’s main European car company, and sells vehicles all across the continent.
Well whats good for the U.S. is good for the world.
We will see the Chevy Volt here in the U.S., [...]

Posted by: Lyle with 15 Comments

Chevy Volt At Woodward Dreams Cruise

August 18th, 2007 | Posted in: General, Sightings with 8 Comments

The Chevy Volt appeared today at the Chevy exhibit at the Woodward Dreams Cruise, right next to the convertible Camaro.  Reports are that the Camaro got more attention?!
The little gallery is thanks to one of GM-Volt regulars who attended the event.  Click to view.

Posted by: Lyle with 8 Comments

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