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The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is said to be ‘an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design.’

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be powered by the new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V8 engine which engineers are still messing around with to hit a target of 620 horsepower and approximately 595 lb-ft. of torque. The new Corvette ZR1 was built on the same aluminum-intensive chassis as the Corvette Z06 which features similar independent SLA front and rear suspensions, with aluminum upper and lower control arms. The ZR1, however, gets a new suspension tuning, which was optimized for the car’s steamroller-wide front and rear tires.

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will only be available with two options including chrome wheels and a “luxury” package when it hits dealerships next summer. Pricing is expected to be around $100,000.

Chevrolet automaker has announced the 2008 Corvette 427 Limited Eidition Z06, a limited production model that pays tribute to the big-blog Stingray models of the mid 1960s. The ‘427? is refers to the cubic-inch displacement which was one of the highest-performance engines offered in the 1966-1969.
The car features a Crystal Red Tintcoat paint job, graphics on the hood and fascia that give the style of the famed “stinger” hood design and ’427? hood badges. Each unit is numbered and signed by Wil Cooksey a Corvette assembly plant manager who is retiring after 15 years on the job.
Chevrolet will only be producing 505 units of the limited edition model, 427 of which will be offered in the United States and Canada. Pricing for the the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 is set at $84,195 and includes the 3LZ premium equipment package with a custom, leather-wrapped interior. A navigation system, which is the only option will cost you $1,750

For full-size pickup buyers, the crew cab body style is very popular because it features a pickup’s usual cargo bed, plus a rear seat that’s as roomy as one found in a sport-utility. The only drawback is that the bed is typically short in length and doesn’t offer the enclosed security of an SUV’s cargo area. To address this concern, Chevrolet introduced the popular Avalanche six years ago.

Now in its second generation, the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche functions primarily as a crew-cab pickup but also offers a uniquely flexible “midgate” design that considerably enhances its functionality. The midgate is a movable partition separating the cabin area from the bed. On the Avalanche, both the rear window and the wall can be opened up as desired to increase utility and improve cargo management. When combined with the three-panel lockable bed cover, the midgate allows for a variety of configurations.

The Avalanche is built on General Motors’ latest full-size truck platform, and incorporates a fully boxed frame and a redesigned suspension with rack-and-pinion steering that delivers more refined ride and handling characteristics and better on-road feel than before. Compared with older Avalanche models, we also like its updated exterior styling and new interior design, featuring higher-quality materials and premium features.

The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is still one of the few full-size pickups to offer a convertible midgate design configuration. Others include its closest sibling, the Cadillac Escalade EXT, and the Hummer H2 SUT. The Avalanche is by far the cheapest of this trio, and it’s easily the most practical as well. Like all full-size crew cabs, of course, the Avalanche feels big and bulky around town and can be a pain to park precisely. It’s also more costly than traditional crew cab pickups. But for those who can take full advantage of its do-it-all design character, the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is an impressive and unmatched choice.

Review the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid gave us a complete Information. We read the accolades accorded to the gas-only version, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, after its launch late last year, which reminded us of the good press received by the Saturn Aura the year before. And the Malibu Hybrid, with its belt alternator starter (BAS) hybrid system, reminded us of the mild hybrid system of the Saturn Aura Green Line. It seems that GM pioneered a good car launch story with the Aura, and chose to repeat it with the Malibu this year. We’ve started taking bets around the office whether GM will repeat the strategy with Buick or Pontiac later this year.
From a tech point, the Malibu Hybrid doesn’t stand out. The hybrid system doesn’t progress the emissions rating and only carry out a small economy boost. The cabin electronics rely on OnStar for most of their functionality. We like the stereo interface, which is simple but functional. The Malibu Hybrid works mainly as a value proposition, giving you a lot of car for relatively little money.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid with no options. The car comes in with an inexpensive base price of $22,140. Add on the $650 destination charge, and our total was $22,790, making it one of the cheapest hybrids you can get. But you get what you pay for, and, as we’ve pointed out, we aren’t terribly impressed with this hybrid system. For a comparably-sized hybrid, you would get a much better, and more expensive, tech car with either the Toyota Camry Hybrid or the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Both alternatives use a much more capable hybrid system and have excellent tech options. GM has started rolling out its more capable two-mode hybrid system in its SUVs, and we hope to see this system appear in sedans like the Malibu.