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(2012-12-04)
Famed for its enviable looks and powerful performance, Chevrolet's legendary Corvette is celebrating a unique milestone in
the upcoming year – its 60th Anniversary.
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(2012-11-29)
Chevrolet and Liverpool Football Club have joined forces with Merseyside Police to get the message across to young drivers
that safety is the only goal on the road.
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(2012-11-29)
Chevrolet and Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC (SCEA) are giving gamers a first-of-its-kind driving experience by
offering a camouflaged Corvette C7 Test Prototype as a vehicle download in the critically acclaimed PS3™ racing game Gran
Turismo®5.
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(2012-11-29)
As the official automotive sponsor for the event, Chevrolet will join Ronan and his co-host for the night, Christine Bleakley,
in putting together an unforgettable night of fundraising at Supernova in Embankment Gardens, London.
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(2012-11-23)
Always the height of sartorial elegance and with an undeniable air of prestige, the bowtie is 'back' in fashion circles. Worn
by leaders and trend setters, it offers the wearer something a little different. Carmaker Chevrolet , whose company logo is
referred to as the Chevrolet bowtie, couldn't agree more.
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(2012-11-19)
Chevrolet ends season over 1,000-point mark after double, triple finishes
Rob Huff won the 2012 World Touring Car Championship Drivers’ title in a convoluted last round in Macau, which saw Chevrolet
end the 2012 season with a massive and unprecedented 1,025 points after double and triple finishes.
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(2012-11-18)
Chevrolet will unveil the plug-in electric version of the brand’s popular new Spark mini car at the Los Angeles Auto Show
later this month. The Spark EV is one of 13 new or significantly redesigned products that Chevrolet will be launching in 2013.
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(2012-10-30)
The dream of millions of Hot Wheels® fans of all ages will come to life when the Camaro Hot Wheels® Edition arrives at Chevrolet
dealerships early next year. This is the first time a full-size production Hot Wheels® car has been offered for sale by any
manufacturer. The order banks are now open in the UK with a price of £40,020 for the Coupe Manual and £41,520 for Coupe Automatic.
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Today marks the official launch of Young Creative Chevrolet (YCC) 2013, the seventh annual art and design contest for European
students of applied arts. Created by Chevrolet Europe in 2007, the popular contest has steadily grown in participation and
prestige.
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(2012-10-26)
On Wednesday October 17th 2012 the winners of Young Creative Chevrolet jetted off for a whirlwind 3 day experience in Hollywood.
The group included the winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the European heats for each of the four categories: Photography,
Fashion, Visual Arts and Video.
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(2012-10-25)
When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a technologically advanced, race-proven
6.2L V-8 delivering an estimated 450 hp and helping produce 0-62 mph times in under four seconds!
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(2012-10-24)
Chevrolet has secured its third consecutive WTCC Manufacturers’ title at Suzuka after four Cruzes topped the qualifying session
ahead of the Race of Japan. They then went on to celebrate in the best possible way by taking another 1-2-3 win in Race 1,
and all Chevrolet drivers finishing Race 2 in the points as well.
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(2012-10-22)
Chevrolet’s Volt has been named 2012’s Best Electric Car at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards.
The competition had a judging panel of 15 members from the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers who decided that the Volt
was the best electric car of the year.
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(2012-10-19)
Today, Chevrolet confirmed that the seventh-generation Corvette will debut the evening of Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 in Detroit.
To kick off the countdown to the debut, Chevrolet debuted the new Crossed Flags logo for the new, 2014 Corvette.
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(2012-10-16)
Chevrolet chose Old Trafford, home to Manchester United, as the venue to introduce the UK media to the new Cruze Station Wagon.
It joins the already popular Hatchback model in the Chevrolet Cruze family.
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(2012-10-01)
The Chevrolet Captiva has been named the best All-Wheel-Drive over 1800kg Tow Car at the Caravan Club awards 2013!
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(2012-09-28)
Confirmed for the UK: Choice of two trim levels and three engines: 1.4L turbo, 1.6L petrol engine, 1.7L diesel. Trax boasts
true Chevrolet SUV looks in compact design. Modern, well-organised and flexible interior.
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(2012-09-24)
The Chevrolet Volt has been acclaimed as winner of the ‘Alternative-fuel category’ in the prestigious What Car? Green Awards
2012.
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For this year's MOFILM London video contest, Chevrolet and MOFILM, a global creative community, are now calling on budding
filmmakers around the world to expose one of the most passionately shared moments for any fan worldwide: They are challenging
them to capture in a 60-second short film the excitement and explosive energy building among fans all over the planet in that
last minute before kick-off on a Saturday at 2.59 p.m. GMT at Old Trafford, whether they are watching at the game in the stadium,
in a bar or at home.
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(2012-08-06)
0% APR Representative finance available from 1st August. Aveo 1.2 LS from only £9,895 or only £139 per month, Cruze 1.6 LS
Hatchback from only £12,495 or £179 per month with a 5 year warranty on all new cars (excludes Volt, Camaro & Corvette).
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General Motors and Manchester United today announced that the world's most popular football club's shirt sponsor will be Chevrolet
beginning with the 2014/2015 season. Chevrolet, the current Official Car Partner of the Club, will become only the fifth
shirt sponsor in the Club’s 134 year history.
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Adventurist team at end of European leg of Mongol Rally
Small 1.2L Aveo drives 3,500 km to date on 14,000 km journey from U.K. to Mongolia. Car, donations and care packages go to
SOS Children's Villages.
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(2012-07-26)
U.S.-based brand has four-year sponsorship with Barclays Premier League club
Chevy becomes Official Sponsor of Liverpool FC North American Tour.
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European sales up in 19 countries in first half of 2012. Record European half-year market share at 1.43 percent. Best-ever
year-to-date share in eight countries with Aveo and Spark being the best-selling Chevrolet nameplates in Europe.
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(2012-07-09)
Chevrolet once again scoured the country to find the most inspired minds in the UK as part of its ‘Young Creative Chevrolet’
initiative to support young talent. After receiving some of the most outstanding entries to date, we can now reveal the winning
entries.
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(2012-07-06)
The Aveo takes part in its first Mongol Rally with the Adventurist team at the wheel! The team will drive from Goodwood Motor
Circuit, Chichester all the way to Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia). The car and donations will go to SOS Children's Villages along
with the 1.5 metre One World Futbol and care package will be delivered to kids in Mongolia.
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(2012-06-29)
Suspended Aveo takes centre stage on Chevrolet stand plus other exciting events. Chevrolet stand celebrates rich American
heritage and racing success at world’s largest car culture event
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(2012-06-27)
Chevrolet revealed as 2012 Green Car Manufacturer: Gold Winner! Awards supported by Car Dealer Magazine as part of the Green
Apple Awards 2012 for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage.
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(2012-06-25)
Prices announced for new Cruze Station Wagon, due in showrooms this autumn from £15,375 on-the-road.
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(2012-06-20)
Hove RFC and Frosts Chevrolet squeeze 16 players into a Chevrolet Aveo!
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(2012-06-11)
Iconic Kop Hill Hillclimb attracts Chevrolet sponsorship, American brand will also sponsor iconic ‘Soapbox Derby' adding to
Corvette 60th anniversary celebrations.
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(2012-06-08)
World Touring Car driver Rob Huff has become the first customer to take delivery of a UK-specification Chevrolet Camaro.
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Chevrolet to announce details at press conference in Shanghai later today.
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'Chevrolet China Cup' matches in China as part of Manchester United sponsorship. Chevrolet pledges to support One World Futbol
Project with donation of 1.5 million 'virtually indestructible' footballs to impoverished regions.
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One World Futbol Project provides 'virtually indestructible' footballs to impoverished regions worldwide. Chevrolet pledges
1.5 million footballs as part of three-year agreement.
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(2012-05-30)
Chevrolet creates a guide to safe caravanning for the ‘Summer of Great Britain’ The new Chevrolet Captiva’s increased towing
capacity is helping owners embrace the UK’s beauty, Chevrolet has partnered with the NCC, the Camping and Caravanning Club,
and Elddis Caravans to ensure the quality of the information.
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(2012-05-17)
Unique Chevrolet Volt artwork created using UV paint using radio-controlled Chevrolets. Time-lapse video of the work’s creation
on Chevrolet UK Facebook site
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(2012-05-15)
The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet portfolio and make its debut at the Paris
Motor Show in September 2012.
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(2012-05-14)
How many rugby players can you fit in a Chevrolet Aveo? Chevrolet launches national campaign to find out. All-new supermini
has class-leading interior space.
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(2012-05-10)
Chevrolet Art reception, May 16 2012, unique artwork due for unveil. Ian Cook will also create his own car in paint…
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(2012-05-09)
It may have already won more awards across the world than any other new car, but that hasn’t stopped the Chevrolet Volt from
adding to its collection of silverware. Best Eco Car Award for Volt!
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(2012-04-16)
New 1.7 VCDi engine introduced to Chevrolet Cruze line-up, 117g/km Co2, up to 72.4mpg. Goes on sale in May priced from £16,725
on-the-road.
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Chevrolet Volt supports Brighton Marathon. Revolutionary car drives route with zero emissions!
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Chevrolet is once again on the hunt for the best art students around the UK in a bid to find the most talented minds in the
country. Offering budding artists the chance to work with famous industry experts in unique work experience placements and
with ample cash prizes up for grabs, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Emerging artist Christian Gonzenbach wins Chevrolet centennial art competition. Artwork will become permanent landmark in
co-founder's birthplace
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(2012-03-16)
Chevrolet returns to Goodwood Festival of Speed for 2012, Corvette Celebrates 60th anniversary at prestigious venue.
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(2012-03-16)
Convenience is important to most people and Chevrolet understands this, which is why the showroom is coming to you with the
2012 Shopping Centre Tour.
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(2012-03-14)
The Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt have today won the ‘Car of the Year’ award, with the highest score of 47 points coming
from COTY’s UK jurors.
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Test drive a Chevrolet before March 31st and join the exclusive tastecard dining club for free. Save up to £1,500 with delicious
offers on the Spark, New Aveo served up for just £8,995 or take a Cruze from just £10,995 to your favourite restaurant and
save.
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(2012-03-01)
Unveil of New Cruze Station Wagon, European debut for TRU 140S and CODE 130R concepts, concept cars designed by Brits!
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(2012-03-01)
Order banks open for Chevrolet Volt, final UK spec and pricing announced, two dedicated Volt dealers named.
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(2012-02-27)
Cupid’s arrow is in full-flight across the UK and love is in the air as Chevrolet reveals that the leap year tradition of
women proposing is alive and well – albeit with a modern twist.
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Fantastic 12-plate offers available across the Chevrolet range, Five-year warranty on all retail cars. Savings of up to £4,000
off list prices.
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(2012-02-14)
Order banks open for Chevrolet Camaro, priced from £34,995 on-the-road arriving in showrooms late spring!
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(2012-02-13)
A film crew are racking up the smiles as they take to the roads of Britain to assist a record-attempt by the UK’s largest
art project, Face Britain.
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(2012-02-09)
Enter the Wagon…
New Cruze Station Wagon to be unveiled at Geneva! The third body variant of world’s favourite Chevrolet model with New 1.7
diesel engine and debuts MyLink infotainment system
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(2012-02-08)
A Chevrolet has always been a safe investment for cost-conscious car buyers, but the latest line-up offers safety in more
ways than one. The new Aveo has taken the 2011 ‘best in class’ award in the competitive Supermini market, as judged by Euro
NCAP, in their annual ‘class leader’ announcement.
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