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Chevrolet Is Red Hot Across the Globe with New Sales Record

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It’s official that Chevrolet is the fastest growing auto maker in the entire world! The numbers are there to back it up. In 2012, over 4.95 million Chevys were sold worldwide which set a global sales record. This helped General Motors to reach 9.2 million vehicles sold which is up 2.9% from the previous year.

The biggest chunk of that 4.95 million still came from Chevy’s homeland, the United States, which bought 1.85 million vehicles. However, 60% of the brand’s sales came for markets outside the US. Rounding out the top ten were Brazil (643,000), China (627,000), Russia (205,000), Mexico (179,000), Canada (139,000), Argentina (134,000), South Korea (134,000), Uzbekistan (123,000), and India (92,000).

With Chevy’s “Find New Roads” campaign, it’s clear they’re planning to expand globally and embrace this new popularity worldwide. “Chevrolet is in the midst of the most aggressive rollout of new products in its history, which helped us deliver our ninth-consecutive quarter of record global sales,” said Don Johnson, Chevrolet vice president of U.S. sales and service.

One of the main reasons for Chevrolet’s recent global success is because of the new smaller cars that they have been putting out, such as the Cruze, Sonic/Aveo, Spark, and midsize Malibu. They have also introduced crossovers and trucks like the Trax, Spin, Colorado, and Orlando that are designed to meet the needs of customers all across the globe.

Chevrolet Sonic to Add Luxury Model

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Chevrolet has announced that it will unveil a new luxury model of the Chevrolet Sonic small car. The new Chevrolet Sonic Dusk Sedan will be shown of at the SEMA aftermarket products show in Las Vegas, which begins on Tuesday October 30, 2012.

The new Chevrolet Sonic Dusk Sedan will see several enhancements to its exterior and its interior.  Among the exterior features are a rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels, and a matte finish on the grilles, door handles, and rear license plate trim. The Sonic Dusk Sedan will also come with a production-intent package with ground effects.

Chevrolet Sonic Dusk Sedan

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Jet Black leather-trimmed seats with suede accents and Mojave tan inserts highlight the interior features of the Chevrolet Sonic Dusk Sedan. The new Sonic will also come with the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system. The MyLink system integrates smartphones, Bluetooth, and USB devices with the audio system.

The Sonic Dusk will come with a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that produces 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, along with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission.

Top Safety Picks for Cars under $20,000 Include Sonic, Cruze ECO

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a list of the 20 safest small cars that have a starting price below $20,000. The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO and Sonic are among the cars on the list.

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO comes with excellent interior space, plenty of standard features, and great fuel economy. Its 138-horsepower, 1.4-Liter turbocharged engine gets 28 miles per gallon in the city and 42 miles per gallon on the highway. Optional features include rear parking assist and remote vehicle start.

New for 2012, the Chevrolet Sonic offers sporty styling, great performance and versatility, as it is available as a hatchback or sedan. Power windows and heated mirrors are available on the LT trim. Along with every new GM vehicle, the Sonic also comes with the OnStar System for 6 months.

The cars that made this list had to earn top safety scores in all IIHS safety crash ratings, including front, side, rollover, and rear-end crash tests. They also have to be well-performing and efficient small cars that have a sticker price starting below $20,000.