Category: Chevrolet

The Ford F-150 takes home the 2008 Large Light-Duty Pickup 2008 Ideal Vehicle Award. The F-150 is available in almost every conceivable configuration, and owners were particularly pleased with its cargo space, level of technology and handling.

Chevrolet’s Silverado comes in a winner in the Large Light Duty Pickup segment in the 2008 Ideal Vehicle Awards. While it received high marks across the board, especially strong ratings for interior lighting and safety ensured a victory.

With high scores in ride, power and acceleration, the Buick LaCrosse wins the 2008 Ideal Vehicle Award in the Luxury Mid-Size Car segment. Refined chassis tuning and its Stabilitrac system helped the LaCrosse came out on top.

Owners’ preference for Chevrolet Malibu’s exterior styling, exterior size and passenger room helped the car bring home a 2008 IVA award in the Premium Mid-Size Car category. High marks for the level of technology, seat firmness, and interior lighting augment the victory.

AutoPacific's annual Ideal Vehicle Awards have been announced for 2008. Along with Porsche winning for best premium brand, Ford took home the honors for best mainstream brand/

Chevrolet crosses the $100,000 base-price barrier with the 638HP Corvette ZR1. Worth it?

GMC Yukon Dual Mode Hybrid Increases fuel economy by about 50%. Yukon becomes a socially responsible Large SUV in times of skyrocketing gasoline prices.

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS is showcase for efficient and high-tech performance.

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The Chevrolet Silverado HD brings home the 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the Heavy Duty Pickup Segment. Owners pointed to their trucks’ dynamic capabilities, such as Power and Acceleration, Braking and Handling. They also cited high satisfaction with the Reliability and Safety of the Silverado HD.

With its retro styling and versatile package, the Chevrolet HHR collected top honors in the Image Compact Car Segment. It received high marks for Exterior Styling and also got high ratings in Ease of Getting In and Out. Although owners had complaints about Cupholder Design and Size, the HHR held its own against the competition.

Volkswagen took home top honors in the Image Compact Car Segment with the GTi. Overall Quality and the Fun Factor were main reasons the GTi performed well in the Vehicle Satisfaction Survey. Owners named Power, Braking, Handling and Exterior Styling as the vehicle’s major strengths.