Fairfield Chevrolet-Isuzu Commercial Truck

The Series 1000 Standard Truck Rack By Rack-it

2012-02-05T21:20:00.000-08:00

Gary Kank give us a tour of the standard series 1000 truck rack by Rack-it. This great rack is an all welded one piece rack made of schedule 10 pipe with premium features. Rack-it has been building tough racks since 1986. See more at http://www.rackitinc.com.

Kahne On The Team Aspect Of Hendrick Motorsports

2012-02-04T21:16:00.000-08:00

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, says he and crew chief Kenny Francis enjoy working with the other teams at Hendrick Motorsports.

GM Advanced Tech Windows Of Opportunity

2012-02-03T21:12:00.000-08:00

General Motors Research and Development challenged students at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Israel to eliminate backseat boredom through rear seat entertainment technology. Through the Windows of Opportunity (WOO) project, the students conceptualized ways to turn car windows into interactive displays capable of stimulating awareness, nurturing curiosity and encouraging a stronger connection with the world outside the vehicle.

Teams gunning for 2012 championship, Hendrick says

2012-02-02T21:06:00.000-08:00

Owner Rick Hendrick and his teams are motivated to get back to the No. 1 spot and win the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship.

Chevy Happy Grad | Chevy Super Bowl XLVI Ads | Chevrolet Commercial

2012-02-01T10:00:00.000-08:00

2012 Chevy Super Bowl Commercials: Watch Zack Borst's winning entry to Chevrolet's Route66 competition chevroletroute66.com. This Chevy ad will appear during Super Bowl XLVI. Check out more about Chevy and Super Bowl XLVI at http://www.chevrolet.com/culture.

Carbon Stories with Dr. Michio Kaku | San Juan National Forest | Chevrolet

2012-01-31T09:00:00.000-08:00

Watch the new installment of our web series about Chevrolet's CO2 reduction efforts. For more information visit http://www.chevrolet.com/green-environment/carbon-reduction/.

Carbon Stories with Dr. Michio Kaku | Rockingham County Landfill | Chevr...

2012-01-30T12:30:00.000-08:00

Watch the new installment of our web series about Chevrolet's CO2 reduction efforts. For more information visit http://www.chevrolet.com/green-environment/carbon-reduction/

Carbon Stories with Dr. Michio Kaku | Crow Lake Wind Farm | Chevrolet

2012-01-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

Watch the new installment of our web series about Chevrolet's CO2 reduction efforts.For more information visit http://www.chevrolet.com/green-environment/carbon-reduction/

Saving the Universe

2012-01-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

A father makes the trip to school as exciting as possible with the use of his imagination. A Chevrolet Route 66 film submission from Andrey Turyanskiy, Ukraine

Reach™ by Isuzu Truck and Utilimaster

2012-01-27T07:45:00.000-08:00

A true commercial van with an aerodynamic design and fuel-efficient Isuzu powertrain that delivers up to 35 percent better fuel-efficiency— a new definition of safety, performance and cost-effectiveness.

Let Fairfield Chevrolet-Isuzu Truck help you get the fuel-efficient, long-life Reach.

2012 North American International Auto Show | Helio Castroneves | Chevrolet

2012-01-26T09:30:00.000-08:00

Hear Helio Castroneves' thoughts on Chevrolet's newest concept car, the Tru 140s, along with his excitement for Chevy's return to Grand Prix and his three previous Indy500 wins.

Engineer Arnaud Martin talks about the 1.6 turbo engine of the Chevrolet...

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Carbon Story 6 / Pipeline Heat Recovery

2012-01-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

CARBON STORIES with Dr. Michio Kaku. Watch the new installment of our web series about Chevrolet's CO2 reduction efforts. For more information visit http://www.chevrolet.com/green-environment/carbon-reduction/

My First Memory

2012-01-23T09:12:00.000-08:00

Even when you're far away, some things transport the goodness of home wherever you are. A Chevrolet Route 66 film submission from John Waters and Steve Mowat, UK.

Larry

2012-01-22T21:11:00.000-08:00

When one of the most important moments of your life arrives, will you be as great as Larry? A Chevrolet Route 66 film submission from Amour Setter, South Africa.

Chevrolet Cruze AJAC 2011 Car of the Year

2012-01-21T08:45:00.000-08:00

Chevrolet is proud to announce that the Cruze has won AJAC's North American Car of the Year for 2011

1944 General Motors Newsreel (Complete)

2012-01-20T08:56:00.000-08:00

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1944 General Motors newsreel. Original soundtrack.

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SEMA 2011 | Builders of SEMA Featuring Nic Ashby | Chevrolet

2012-01-19T08:41:00.000-08:00

Host John Naderi meets builder Nic Ashby and gets a look at his highly stylized, leopard print Chevy Sonic

2012 North American International Auto Show | Tru 140S Concept | Chevrolet

2012-01-18T08:34:00.000-08:00

Take an in-depth look at the Chevy's latest concept vehicle: the Tru 140S.

2012 North American International Auto Show | Youth Concepts Designers |...

2012-01-17T08:38:00.000-08:00

Hear from the designers of Chevy's latest concept vehicles: Tru 140S and Code 130R

Chevrolet Cruze Safety Commercial

2012-01-16T08:40:00.000-08:00

Introducing the All-New 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Best in Class Safety including an IIHS Top Safety Pick, NHTSA Top 5 Star Overall Vehicle Safety Rating, 10 Standard Airbags, Onstar, StabiliTrak and more!

Chevy Silverado HD | Ep. 7 | Braking: Exhaust Brake

2012-01-15T08:36:00.000-08:00

Find out what happens when the 2011 Silverado HD goes head to head against the 2011 Ford Super Duty in a exhaust brake test that simulate real world braking situations. See why the Silverado HD was named Motor Trend's Tuck of the Year and be sure to check out the rest of the Head to Head videos on www.youtube.com/chevrolet

1952 A Mid-Century Tribute to the Automobile Part 2 of 2

2012-01-14T06:04:00.000-08:00

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Key to Our Horizons (1952)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Division, General Motors Corporation
Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization

A mid-century tribute to the automobile and its importance in American life and the economy.
A film commissioned by Chevrolet to show how the American economy is hopelessly dependent on cars. "Any picture of America without automobiles is completely out of date!".
Part 2 of 2

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1952 A Mid-Century Tribute to the Automobile Part 1 of 2

2012-01-14T05:03:00.000-08:00

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A Key to Our Horizons (1952)
Sponsor: Chevrolet Division, General Motors Corporation
Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization

A mid-century tribute to the automobile and its importance in American life and the economy.
A film commissioned by Chevrolet to show how the American economy is hopelessly dependent on cars. "Any picture of America without automobiles is completely out of date!".
Part 1 of 2

Editing by ROMANO-ARCHIVES.

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Knapheide E-Coat Video

2012-01-13T17:30:00.000-08:00

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An overview of Knapheide's automotive quality, electrodeposition prime paint and finishing system.See more about Knapheide products at www.knapheide.com

2012 North American International Auto Show | Code 130R Concept | Chevrolet

2012-01-12T08:32:00.000-08:00

Take an in-depth look at the Chevy's latest concept vehicle: the Code 130R

Chevy Silverado HD | Ep. 6 | Braking: Brake Fade

2012-01-11T08:30:00.000-08:00

Find out what happens when the 2011 Silverado HD goes head to head against the
2011 Ford Super Duty in a brake test that simulate real world braking
situations. While both vehicles brake in the same distance, only the Silverado
is able to keep its performance after repeated braking. See why the Silverado HD
was named Motor Trend's Tuck of the Year and be sure to check out the rest of
the Head to Head videos on www.youtube.com/chevrolet

Awesome Price On Great Delivery Van

2012-01-10T08:06:00.000-08:00

This is a wonderful little delivery van with very easy, low-height access. It is compact--about the same length of an 8' bed pickup truck with almost the same wheelbase, so it gets in and around where you need it to go. The body is 10'x78" so you can stand up in there if needed, but is still one of the lowest standard van body sizes on the market. It is also made of aluminum sheet, so it is lightweight and allows for a strong cargo capacity. In this case, the capacity is a whopping 3,020 lbs. So you could carry crated engines in there if you wanted to!

The best aspect of this unit is the side door access. Utilizing a space saving shutter style aluminum slatted door that rolls up much like a window shade, you can access almost the entire area of the body from the side door. In addition, the rear barn doors doesn't take up any headroom in the body, so you can use the full height when needed. It is also plywood lined to keep from denting the aluminum sheeting and to have a smooth finish. The side door opening measures 93"x65" and includes a full length grip-strut step.

Another great thing about the side door is the fact that the access is so low. Without bending your back, you can pick up a box or other cargo, slide in into your arms and off the truck. It is easy to reach quite a way into the body and if you need to reach further, the step is there to assist you.

Accessing cargo from the rear is also easy with the barn doors which latch to the side to open the entire rear area cleanly. For easy access there is a very wide 12' bumper which makes it easy to reach or to step up into the body. This body can be loaded with a forklift as well considering both of the very wide openings.

This great body was a special order from Supreme Corporation for our stock. We think it is an excellent solution for a number of delivery needs. Frankly, we copied the Safeway.com body and modified it for what we thought were a wider range of uses. Supreme also builds the Safeway.com bodies which are insulated for keeping food cool.

This body is mounted to the Chevy CG33503 Cutaway single rear wheel chassis with only a 139" wheelbase (about the same as an 8' pickup truck). This unit has the fuel efficient 4.8 Gas V-8, auto transmission, cloth seats, upgraded mirrors, Transmission oil cooler, Chrome appearance package and AM/FM stereo radio.

Stock #90179, VIN# 91137620. See pricing on this and see many truck solutions at http://www.fairfieldchevroletcommercialtrucks.com/.

Blow Out Price On This Great Truck

$29,995

plus tax & license

Super Bargain Extended Cab Service Body

2012-01-09T12:03:00.000-08:00

Here's a great looking and hard working truck in one package. The body is a Knapheide KSS Contoured Body with flip-top lids and includes a Class IV Receiver. Top of the line body.

The chassis is a brand new 2009 Chevy CC20953 Extended Cab with the rock-solid 6.0 liter Gas V8, 5-speed Auto Trans, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Camper Mirrors, Locking Differential and fuel saving 3.73 axle ratio. VIN# 9E160164, Stock #90200.

MSRP on this package is $39,643.00, but now you can buy it for only. . .

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$30,995.00

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Fleetwest - Load'N'Go Security Top Tool Box

2012-01-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

Tool Box for pickup trucks that installs in minutes
without drilling holes into the truck bed. The Load'N'Go Security Top Model is
shown here on a 2011 Chevy 2500 HD pickup truck. Load'N'Go is distributed by
Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies - www.Fleetwest.net

A.R.E. Truck Caps Plant Tour on Inside Industry - Part 2

2012-01-07T09:46:00.000-08:00

Tab Brown of Inside Industry gives us an informative and entertaining plant tour
of A.R.E.'s industry leading Massillon, OH facility where they manufacture
A.R.E. fiberglass truck caps and covers. See more about A.R.E. products at www.4are.com

A.R.E. Truck Caps Plant Tour on Inside Industry - Part 1

2012-01-06T08:44:00.000-08:00

Tab Brown of Inside Industry gives us an informative and
entertaining plant tour of A.R.E.'s Mt Eaton, OH facility where they manufacture
A.R.E. Deluxe Commercial Truck Caps and design their fiberglass truck caps.

See more about A.R.E. products at www.4are.com

Which BEDSLIDE is right for you?

2012-01-05T10:41:00.000-08:00

BEDSLIDE now offers 5 models of BED SLIDE Cargo Trays. Which BEDSLIDE is right
for you? The BEDSLIDE is the best truck bed accessory to help access tools and
equipment.

Leyman Liftgates LTS Operation video

2012-01-04T06:37:00.000-08:00

Here's an example of the operation of a side liftgate which can sure make deliveries a whole lot easier! This is the LTS Truck Side Gate by Leyman Liftgates.

Chevy Sonic | Urban Art | 3.2

2012-01-03T09:32:00.000-08:00

LA Artist EnikOne puts his amazing artwork on a brand new
Chevy Sonic, featuring a design inspired by skater Keelan Dadd. Click on http://spr.ly/ua3a for
the whole story.

GM Engineers Quiet Brake Squeal

2012-01-02T14:11:00.000-08:00

Added insert practically eliminates unwanted brake noise
Brake design expected to be in some GM automobiles within two to three yearsNew technology could allow for smaller, lighter brake systems with more stopping force for customer safety

DETROIT – For car owners and automotive technicians alike, brake squeal is a source of frustration. It’s best described as that screeching sound created by what may otherwise be a normally functioning brake. General Motors engineers are developing new technology that could practically eliminate the age-old problem.

The GM-patented design uses a thin ring of metal embedded in the brake rotor to absorb vibrations and mute the squeal. The design is called a Coulomb friction-damped disc brake after the friction-based damping mechanism associated with 18th century physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.

The quieter brake technology comes atop a previously announced corrosion resistant brake technology that will be featured on more than 80 percent of GM’s U.S. vehicles by model year 2016 and could save customers more than $400 over 10 years.

The quieter brake is still being tested by GM engineers but is expected to be available on some cars and trucks within two to three years. The beauty of the Coulomb damped brake is that it allows the brake to simply do its job, said Jim Webster, GM engineering technical expert for rotors.“

When we design brakes, our goal is to make them an extension of the driver,” Webster said. “When the brake pedal is applied, the customer shouldn't have to worry about unwanted noises. The car should just stop or slow down within the distance that’s expected. The Coulomb damped brake allows the brake to perform quietly as a seamless part of the automobile.”

Automotive engineers have been dealing with brake squeal for 100 years. By nature, brakes are a major source of friction, which makes them a potentially significant source of noise. The unwanted noise in a brake is usually created when the brake pads are pressed against the flat face of the rotor to slow or stop the vehicle. The friction of the two surfaces leads to vibrations and noise.

With older brakes, the noise can be an indicator that the pads are getting thin and need to be replaced. But in many cases, especially with new brakes, the squeal is unpleasant but not an indicator of anything mechanically wrong with the system making them unsafe. In current brake systems, noises are minimized primarily through sound-absorbing materials in the brake pads, which can significantly reduce brake squeal but can wear down quickly.

The Coulomb damped brake attacks the problem from the largest noise-generating part of the brake system – the rotor. The rotor, though, is difficult to muffle because it has large unconstrained areas that are free to vibrate. In order to create the new brake, GM engineers developed a proprietary manufacturing process that sandwiches a metal ring inside the rotor.

A special coating for the insert prevents it from melding to the rest of the rotor during casting. This allows the insert to remain free to absorb vibrations and serve as a dampener. It’s like putting an object against a ringing bell.

“The Coulomb damped brake essentially creates a bell that doesn’t want to ring,” said Jim Schroth, a group manager in GM’s manufacturing systems research lab. “By absorbing the vibrations in the rotor with the special insert, we’re silencing the bell.”

In the short-run, the Coulomb damped brake could dramatically reduce the number of customer complaints with unwanted noise on otherwise normally operating brakes. The Coulomb damped brake would still alert drivers, possibly through electronic sensors, when the brake pads are worn and need to be replaced.

In the long-run, the Coulomb damped brake opens new opportunities for brake design. Future brake systems could use materials with even higher coefficients of friction, meaning stronger grips, because the Coulomb damped brake can eliminate the higher potential for squeal.

“The Coulomb damped brake creates new possibilities because we don’t have to worry as much about unwanted noise,” Webster said. “It could allow us to create smaller, lighter brake systems that provide even more stopping force than the larger brake systems in some automobiles today.”

GM’s advances in brake technology also include a recent effort to eliminate rotor rust, double the life of the component and save consumers hundreds of dollars over the life of their vehicle. Read more here.

GM Safety Innovation Builds in History and Looks Ahead

2012-01-01T14:04:00.001-08:00

GM Safety Innovation Builds on History and Looks Ahead

Executive director of vehicle safety discusses GM’s comprehensive safety strategy

2011-12-27 - General Motors Executive Director of Vehicle Safety and Crashworthiness Gay Kent recently shared her insights about the importance of technological innovation and continuous improvement as part of GM’s safety strategy. Kent is an engineer who worked in full-size truck development before holding a variety of positions in vehicle safety and crashworthiness leading to her current position.

Q: What should customers know about GM’s commitment to vehicle safety?

A: Our safety strategy is about providing continuous protection for our customers before, during and after a crash. For example, the crash-avoidance system features of forward collision alert and lane departure warning offered on the 2012 GMC Terrain crossover is designed to help the driver avoid a crash before it happens. The industry-first front center air bag coming to our midsize crossovers in 2013 is an example of GM’s newest safety technology that may provide additional protection during side crashes and rollovers. And OnStar enables occupants to get help from emergency services after a crash through Automatic Crash Response.

Another recent example of our commitment to providing safety ‘after’ the crash is first responder training. For the Chevrolet Volt, GM worked with the National Fire Protection Association to develop and deliver a comprehensive training program for first responders. We believe our approach to vehicle safety and occupant protection is one of the most comprehensive in the industry.

Q: How does this strategy apply globally?

A: We design safety and crashworthiness into our vehicles very early in development. Different regions have unique requirements for crash safety as part of their New Car Assessment Programs or NCAPs. For example, the Chevrolet Cruze global compact sedan received the highest-possible 5-star crash ratings for overall safety in China, Korea, Europe, Australia and the United States.

Q: How do increasingly stringent federal safety standards and regulations influence GM’s work on vehicle safety?

A: Federal motor vehicle safety standards and safety regulations are included in the design and performance requirements for every new vehicle up front. On the Cruze, about 40 percent of the crash load cases were based on regulatory requirements, with the remaining 60 percent based on GM’s own internal requirements for vehicle safety and crashworthiness, which go above and beyond federal requirements.

Q: What drives new technologies like the front center air bag, which is not required by federal safety regulation?

A: GM is focused on the customer. From a vehicle safety perspective, this means demonstrating strong performance in third-party consumer metrics, for example the NHTSA NCAP and the Top Safety Pick vehicle test program by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Beyond that, GM has many partners in injury prevention.

How a vehicle performs in the real world is an important source of information for driving continuous improvement and innovation in vehicle safety. The front center air bag is an example where studies of national collision data made it clear that an air bag of this type could help address many of the injuries and fatalities sustained by front occupants in far side impact crashes. No other air bag in passenger vehicles today offers the type of protection in the front seat that this air bag is designed to provide.

Q: How important was Takata, the system supplier, in the development of the front center air bag?

A: Takata played a vital role. GM and Takata had been working independently toward the same goal – the development of an air bag that could provide additional protection in side impact crashes. By teaming up, we were able to accomplish that goal more quickly and efficiently.

Q: Why is the introduction of a camera-based forward collision alert and lane departure warning system so important?

A: First, the system is designed to help drivers avoid crashes, and is able to offer two important features using a single camera. Often such new technologies are only seen on more expensive models, but GM is committed to offering them on a broad range of models. Terrain is a great vehicle to introduce this system, because it is attracting many consumers who are new to GMC and GM overall.

Q: Both front center air bag and the exclusively camera-based collision avoidance systems represent industry firsts for GM. Is this the beginning of a new trend or a continuation?

A: GM has a strong history on safety. Almost 35 years ago, GM introduced the Hybrid Ill, a third-generation dummy whose responses are more human-like in performance. This dummy remains the "gold standard" for measuring restraint performance and is the required dummy for regulatory compliance and NCAP testing in the United States. More recently, our dynamic locking latch plate for front safety belts was developed to help address new crash test criteria for the 2011 model year New Car Assessment Program. This was a key tuning device that enabled several of our models achieve 5-star Overall Vehicle Scores for safety.

Happy New Year From Fairfield Chevrolet-Isuzu Commercial Trucks

2011-12-31T08:11:00.000-08:00

We are wishing a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012 for you. We're looking forward to serving you in the coming year. Thank you for your business and interest in 2011.

Knapheide TSR Service Body Features and Benefits

2011-12-30T08:02:00.000-08:00

Tony with California Work Trucks shows us the features and benefits of the Knapheide 8' Service/Utility Body with the TSR, or Telescopic Sliding Roof, and the Master Locking System.

California Work Trucks is located at 930 Whipple Road in Union City, CA. Call them at 510-477-8425. See more soon at www.calworktrucks.com

"The Question" :15 | 2012 Chevy Silverado | Chevrolet

2011-12-29T07:56:00.000-08:00

The 2012 Chevy Silverado: Built for the work you do and the life you lead. For more information visit http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/

Faces of GM - Mission Arlington

2011-12-28T11:58:00.000-08:00

Santa Claus arrived at the GM assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, thanks to the generous contributions of the employees who help bring Christmas to tens of thousands of people in their community. But, even Santa needs help handing out all those presents, so Mission Arlington and Miss Tillie Burgin are the ones who make sure the gifts end up in the hands of those who need them. Click through to meet this remarkable woman known as "the Mother Teresa of Arlington."

Sonic Stunts Behind the Scenes

2011-12-27T07:56:00.000-08:00

Check out exclusive interview, practice run and behind-the-scenes footage from Rob Dyrdek's Chevy Sonic kickflip. Also enjoy amazing action shots from Rob's live kickflip stunt at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California on December 17, 2011. For more Sonic stunts, visit http://spr.ly/ldts. Connect with Sonic: facebook.com/ChevySonic, twitter @ChevyLife.

Winter Driving Tips with James Bell

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

As winter approaches, it's a good time to get your car ready for extreme conditions.

Merry Christmas From Fairfield Chevrolet Commercial Trucks

2011-12-25T07:04:00.000-08:00

Roger Penske Talks About His History With Chevrolet

2011-12-24T19:52:00.000-08:00

Roger Penske is a competitor. He was a successful race car driver, then became a successful businessman, and then combined both passions to become one of the most successful racing team owners in history. For much of his journey Chevrolet has been along with him. Click through to find out where the Penske-Chevy relationship began and what the next step is.

Chevy Sonic | Stunts | Rob Dyrdek Sonic KickFlip

2011-12-23T12:50:00.000-08:00

Rob Dyrdek fearlessly kickflips the all-new Chevy Sonic at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. For more Sonic stunts, visit http://spr.ly/ldts. Connect with Sonic: facebook.com/ChevySonic, twitter @ChevyLife

Faces of GM - Jon Allen

2011-12-22T07:43:00.000-08:00

Jon Allen built his own electric vehicle many years ago. It took 2,000 pounds of lead-acid batteries and he had to make it home before the charge ran out, or else he was stranded. When he heard about the Chevrolet Volt, he knew his life was going to change. Click through to see the rest of story.

Chevy Sonic | Stunts | Bungee Jump 3

2011-12-21T23:49:00.000-08:00

Watch as over 2.5 million clicks from online viewers launch the Chevy Sonic off of a tower in Long Beach, CA.

Arlington Assembly Plant Toys For Kids

2011-12-20T19:54:00.000-08:00

The GM Arlington Assembly plant is usually filled with workers building Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades, however, recently some visitors stopped in. A number of children from Mission Arlington and a jolly old guy in a red suit dropped in. Click through to find out why these special visitors have become a regular Christmas-time tradition at the plant and see what the workers do to make dreams come true for thousands of local kids.

SEMA 2011 | Builders of SEMA Featuring Neil Tjin | Chevrolet

2011-12-18T07:39:00.000-08:00

John Naderi meets legendary builder Neil Tjin, who shows off his custom Chevy Sonic sedan at the 2011 SEMA Show.

Chevrolet Volt | Winter Driving Efficiency

2011-12-17T08:42:00.000-08:00

Larry Laws, the Energy Integration Engineer for the Chevrolet Volt shares some ways drivers can maximize their efficiency when temperatures drop.

SEMA 2011 | Builders of SEMA featuring Mario Andretti | Chevrolet

2011-12-16T19:37:00.000-08:00

John Naderi meets legendary racer Mario Andretti, who shows off the style and custom details of his special edition Camaro SS, which will be auctioned off to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

2011 Isuzu NRR Empty Chassis In Stock And Ready For Your Choice Of Upfits

2011-12-15T10:07:00.000-08:00

2011 New Isuzu NRR Chassis, Model #NRR/NU2/54, Stock #115000, VIN# B7301374. 5.2 liter Isuzu Diesel engine, Auto Transmission, AC, Tilt Wheel, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Chrome Grille, Safety Kit, 19,500 GVWR, 132" wheelbase.

This chassis is ready for a wide range of bodies. This would be perfect for a 14' van body, 14' landscape body, 14' flatbed/stakebed or dump bed, 13' Service Body and more. MSRP $58,286.00 [NO DEALER MARK-UP].

NRR Specifications

GVWR/GCWR 19,500/25,500 lbs.
Body/Payload Allowance 12,381-12,785 lbs.
GAWR
-Front 7,275 lbs.
-Rear 13,660 lbs.
Front Axle Capacity 7,275 lbs.
Rear Axle Capacity 14,550 lbs.
-Ratio 5.571 (A/T), 4.555 (M/T)
Suspension, Front & Rear
-F/R Springs Tapered/Multi-Leaf
-Capacity 8,440/14,550 lbs.
Frame
-Section Modulus 7.20 in.3
-Resistance Bending Moment 316,800 lbs.-ft./in.
Service Brakes Hydraulic Boosted with 4-Channel ABS
-Front/Rear Disc/Drum
Exhaust Brake Standard
Transmission
-Standard Aisin A465 6-speed auto with double overdrive and lock-up 2nd-6th gears

-Optional Isuzu MZZ 6-speed manual
Engine Isuzu 4HK1-TC turbocharged intercooled diesel
-Displacement 5.2 L (317 in.3)
-Engine Power 210 HP @ 2,550 rpm (A/T), 190 HP @ 2,650 rpm (M/T)
-Engine Torque 441 lbs./ft. @ 1,850-2,550 rpm (A/T), 387 lbs./ft. @ 1,600-2,650 rpm (M/T)
-Oil Level Indicator Dash-mounted oil level check switch and light
Limited Slip Differential Optional
Alternator 110-amp
Batteries 2 Maintenance-Free, 750-CCA
Tires 225/70R19.5F (12-ply)
Steering Integral Hydraulic Power
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic
Fuel Tank
-Standard 30 Gal. in-rail
-Optional 33 Gal. right rail
Fuel/Water Separator Dual fuel filter with dash-mounted indicator light.
Dimensions
-Wheelbase (in.) 109.0, 132.5, 150.0, 176.0, 200.0, 212.0
-Cab to Axle (in.) 86.5, 110.0, 127.5, 153.5, 177.5, 189.5
-Cab to End of Frame (in.) 129.6, 153.1, 170.6, 196.6, 220.6, 232.6
-Back of Cab (in.) 7.7
-Overall Length (in.) 200.5, 224.0, 241.5, 267.5, 291.5, 303.5
-Body Length (ft.) 10-12, 14, 16-18, 20, 22, 24
-Overall Width (in.) 81.3
-Axle Width (in.) 65.6
-Overall Height (in.) 92.4
NRR Specifications

GVWR/GCWR 19,500/25,500 lbs.
Body/Payload Allowance 12,381-12,785 lbs.
GAWR
-Front 7,275 lbs.
-Rear 13,660 lbs.
Front Axle Capacity 7,275 lbs.
Rear Axle Capacity 14,550 lbs.
-Ratio 5.571 (A/T), 4.555 (M/T)
Suspension, Front & Rear
-F/R Springs Tapered/Multi-Leaf
-Capacity 8,440/14,550 lbs.
Frame
-Section Modulus 7.20 in.3
-Resistance Bending Moment 316,800 lbs.-ft./in.
Service Brakes Hydraulic Boosted with 4-Channel ABS
-Front/Rear Disc/Drum
Exhaust Brake Standard
Transmission
-Standard Aisin A465 6-speed auto with double overdrive and lock-up 2nd-6th gears

-Optional Isuzu MZZ 6-speed manual
Engine Isuzu 4HK1-TC turbocharged intercooled diesel
-Displacement 5.2 L (317 in.3)
-Engine Power 210 HP @ 2,550 rpm (A/T), 190 HP @ 2,650 rpm (M/T)
-Engine Torque 441 lbs./ft. @ 1,850-2,550 rpm (A/T), 387 lbs./ft. @ 1,600-2,650 rpm (M/T)
-Oil Level Indicator Dash-mounted oil level check switch and light
Limited Slip Differential Optional
Alternator 110-amp
Batteries 2 Maintenance-Free, 750-CCA
Tires 225/70R19.5F (12-ply)
Steering Integral Hydraulic Power
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic
Fuel Tank
-Standard 30 Gal. in-rail
-Optional 33 Gal. right rail
Fuel/Water Separator Dual fuel filter with dash-mounted indicator light.
Dimensions
-Wheelbase (in.) 109.0, 132.5, 150.0, 176.0, 200.0, 212.0
-Cab to Axle (in.) 86.5, 110.0, 127.5, 153.5, 177.5, 189.5
-Cab to End of Frame (in.) 129.6, 153.1, 170.6, 196.6, 220.6, 232.6
-Back of Cab (in.) 7.7
-Overall Length (in.) 200.5, 224.0, 241.5, 267.5, 291.5, 303.5
-Body Length (ft.) 10-12, 14, 16-18, 20, 22, 24
-Overall Width (in.) 81.3
-Axle Width (in.) 65.6
-Overall Height (in.) 92.4

New Models and Features For Tried And True BedSlide

2011-12-14T07:25:00.000-08:00

See the 2012 BEDSLIDE Products from the SEMA Show. BEDSLIDE is a sliding drawer tray to access cargo from your truck van or SUV. We now have a 2000lb capacity BEDSLIDE for heavy equipment and cargo management. The BEDSLIDE is the most practical truck bed accessory. See more at http://www.bedslide.com/.

12' Landscape Dump Body On HD3500 Chevy Dually

2011-12-13T10:10:00.000-08:00

This is a great truck bargain for a landscaper. It is a 2011 New Chevy 1-Ton HD chassis with the 6.0 Gas V8, Auto Trans, AC, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Locking Differential to help in those slippery situations, Extra Wide West Coast Style Mirrors to see well backing up to the job site, and spare tire and wheel.

The body is a Harbor 12' Landscape Dump with 40" removable (except rear gate assembly) MDO marine grade plywood sides, Steel framed rear gate assembly with swing-away gates and park position fully opened, 2-underbed boxes, PullTarp retracting load cover, class IV receiver and trailer connector. Cargo capacity is approximately 4,500 lbs. Stock #110102, VIN# BF155935. MSRP on this package is $41835.86.

Call 866-493-5579 to get your special price on this unit.

2011 HD 3/4-ton Contractor Body

2011-12-12T10:09:00.000-08:00

2011 Chevrolet 2500HD, 6.0 Gas V-8, Auto Trans, Air Conditioning, Locking Differential, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Power Door Locks w/Keyless Entry. Body is a Scelzi 9' Single Rear Wheel Contractor Body w/HD Rack, upper and lower tool boxes, fold-down gates, load divider, tapered headboard, and hitch. Stock #110093, VIN# BF151438.

Fairfield Chevrolet, Fairfield CA, 707-422-7777, http://www.fairfieldcommercialtruck.com/.

2011 Chevrolet Gas 3/4-Ton with Royal Service Body and Rack

2011-12-11T10:04:00.000-08:00

This combination is the most popular truck body in California: The single rear wheel chassis with an 8' service body; and good reason, it is no bigger than a pickup truck and carries an entire workshop worth of tools and parts needed for a wide variety of businesses to do their business out in the field.

The chassis is a 2011 2500-HD with 6.0 Gas V8, Automatic Transmission, Cruise Control and Cloth Interior. It also has the fuel saving 3.73 gear ratio.

The body is a Royal 8' standard height Service Body with HD Forklift Loadable Rack, Class IV receiver and trailer plug, and has the locking system where the button is out when unlocked and when depressed it is locked without a key. That's a handy way to see from a distance if your truck boxes are locked or unlocked. Cargo capacity is approximately 3,000 lbs. Stock #110041, VIN# BF103118. MSRP is $36,050.00.

Call 866-493-5579 to get your special sale price with all the most current incentives from Chevrolet.

HD 3/4-ton Chevy with Royal Low Height Service Body

2011-12-10T10:02:00.000-08:00

Just arrived. 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with 6.0 Gas V8, 6-speed automatic, 3.73 axle ratio, Locking differential, Trailer brake controller, Power windows, Power door locks, Power mirrors, AC, Keyless remote entry, and more.

The body is an 8' Royal "low-pro" 33" Service Body, with a forklift loadable rack with extended front section, class IV receiver with trailer plug. Stock #110096, VIN #BF128524.

Give us a call today at 866-493-5579 and see how this great truck will fit in your garage.

Isuzu 14' Delivery Van Gets Great Mileage

2011-12-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

An Isuzu Truck is sheer perfection when it comes to van bodies, and that is surely the reason that such a high percentage of the bodies on Isuzu Trucks are van bodies. Here is probably the most popular size van body on one of the most popular Isuzu models: The Isuzu NPR-HD with 132" wheelbase, diesel, automatic, and a 14' aluminum van body.

This 2010 truck comes with Air Conditioning, Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Chrome Grille package, Safety Kit, Cab Mounted Air Deflector. The diesel engine is a 5.2 liter 4-cylinder diesel, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Isuzu is the world's largest producer of high quality diesel engines in the world and they make diesel engines for marine use and stationary power applications as well.

The body is a 14' Supreme aluminum van body with slated interior, roll up rear door, and step bumper. Stock #105001, VIN# A7000602. MSRP is $53,885.00 and sale price is $46,995.00 plus tax, license and fees. Call 866-493-5579 or 707-422-7777. Subject to prior sale.

2011 Chevy 1-Ton Dually with 9' Knapheide Service Body and Tommy Gate Liftgate

2011-12-08T09:53:00.000-08:00

This is a 2011 Chevy 3500HD chassis with a 6.0 Gas V-8, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Locking Differential. The body is a Knapheide 9' Service Body with Open Top Lids, HD Rack and Master Locking System. In addition, it has a 1300 lb capacity Tommy Gate G2 Liftgate with a large 49"x38" platform with a 4" taper. Unit has a 13,200 lb GVWR and an approximately 4,400 lb cargo capacity. VIN # is BF155306, Stock #110103. Subject to prior sale.

Chevy Racing | Chevy's Return to Indy 2012 | Chevrolet

2011-12-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

Chevrolet Indy car 2012

Bargain Cube Van with Special Features

2011-12-06T07:48:00.000-08:00

Inexpensive and Beautiful - Knapheide KSS Body On Chevy 3/4-ton Extended Cab

2011-12-05T07:43:00.000-08:00

Here's a great looking and hard working truck in one package. The body is a Knapheide KSS Contoured Body with flip-top lids and includes a Class IV Receiver. Top of the line body.

MSRP on this package is $39,643.00, but now you can buy it for only. . .

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$31,750.00

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Dealers Welcome!

Call 1-866-493-5579 today!

Light Duty 1-Ton Dually Carries Over 4,400 lbs

2011-12-04T16:37:00.000-08:00

This is a great and hard working truck and carries almost 1,000 lbs more than a typical flatbed because it is made out of lighter weight aluminum, and yet at the same time, is much stronger, requires almost no maintanence, paint or linseed oil.

The bed is a 12' Alum-Line Aluminum Flatbed with Class IV Receiver and Aluminum Stakeside Gates. It also has Aluminum Underbed 60" tool boxes with custom headboard and apron. The chassis is a brand new 2009 Chevy CC31403 84" cab to axle 1-ton chassis with the 6.0 Gas V8, Automatic Transmission, AC, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Camper Mirrors, Trailer Brake Controller, AMFM w/CD, OnStar, and more. VIN# 9F137088, Ctock #90139

MSRP on this sweet combination is $39,999.00, but you can buy it for only

$29,995.00**

plus tax & license

Call 1-866-493-5579

Alum-Line Flatbed Features at California Work Trucks

2011-12-03T09:34:00.000-08:00

Clay gives us a brief tour of the features and benefits of the Alum-Line Aluminum Flatbed. They stock this product in single rear and dual rear wheel sizes.

LA Auto Show | Camaro ZL1 Convertible w/ Chief Engineer | Chevrolet

2011-12-02T12:04:00.000-08:00

Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser discusses the all new Camaro ZL1 Convertible and what sets it apart from the competition with John Naderi. They get hands on with the ZL1 and discuss how it goes beyond horsepower to take the sports car segment to a new level of performance.

Chevy Sonic X-Ride

2011-12-01T14:09:00.000-08:00

Watch the new installment of our web series about Chevrolet's CO2 reduction efforts.

For more information, visit http://www.chevrolet.com/green-environment/carbon-reduction/.

Ten Chevrolet Trucks That Built a Global Brand

2011-11-30T10:41:00.000-08:00

DETROIT – Chevrolet captured the spirit of 20th Century America, with its “work hard, play hard” ethic. And perhaps no Chevrolet represents this spirit better than the Chevy truck.

Founded in Detroit on Nov. 3, 1911, Chevrolet produced only cars through 1917. The company added its first truck models in January 1918, and has built tens of millions since.

“From the beginning, Chevrolet has offered dependable, long-lasting trucks that help people make a living, enjoy life and get things done,” said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for Chevrolet. “These core values are represented today by our successful Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban models, and by our all-new global mid-size trucks, which build on Chevy’s strong truck DNA.”

Chevrolet has built an amazing variety of trucks for individual and commercial customers over the decades. Here are 10 noteworthy examples through the decades:

1. 1918 Chevrolet 490 Half-Ton Light Delivery “Cowl Chassis”

Two four-cylinder models marked Chevrolet’s entry into the truck market in January 1918. Both were “cowl chassis” units that came from the factory with only frontal sheet metal. It was customary at the time for the buyer to obtain a wooden cab and cargo box or panel van body to suit their purposes.

Priced at $595, the half-ton Light Delivery cowl chassis was essentially a body-less Chevrolet 490 car equipped with stronger rear springs. Mounted with a pickup box or panel body, it provided an agile and economical light-delivery truck for ‘Main Street’ businesses.

The one-ton capacity 1918 Chevrolet “Model T” (presumably for “Truck”) cost $1,125 without body and was built on a truck frame than was longer and stronger than that of the half-ton model. A 37 horsepower engine gave the larger truck the power to haul heavier loads at a governor-limited top speed of 25 mph.

During the “Roaring ’20s,” trucks and trucking came of age, as commerce, construction and road building boomed. Chevy truck sales soared during the decade to new annual records through 1929, when 187,103 were sold.

For 1929, Chevrolet introduced the six-cylinder engine that became the legendary “Cast-Iron Wonder.” From that point until mid-1955, all Chevy light trucks would be powered by six-cylinder engines. After 1930, most light-duty Chevrolet trucks were delivered with a factory-built cab and cargo box or body.

2. 1925 Chevrolet Half-Ton Panel Van – Brazil

In the United States, any decades-old Chevrolet truck is rightly considered a piece of genuine Americana. But Chevrolet trucks run deep in the cultural heritage of other countries as well, especially in rest of the Americas. The trucks’ global presence dates back to the early 1920s, when General Motors established a worldwide network of 18 plants to assemble Chevrolet cars and trucks. The first plant, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, built its first Chevrolet -- it was a truck – on Jan. 7, 1924.

While customers worldwide developed an affinity early on for Chevrolet trucks, the brand has enjoyed a passionate following in Brazil for more than 85 years.

The first Chevrolet truck was assembled in Brazil was fitted with a locally made panel van body and completed in September 1925. Brazil had one of the most rapidly expanding economies in the world at the time, and it took little more than a year for the GM do Brasil subsidiary to book its first 25,000 vehicle sales. Millions more have since followed.

By the late 1950s, GM do Brasil was manufacturing Chevrolet Amazonas pickups and other truck models designed for that nation’s truck buyers. They were also exported regionally.
Today, Brazil represents Chevrolet’s second-largest market globally. Only in the United States are more Chevrolet cars and trucks sold each year.

3. 1937 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

In the mid-1930s, as the U.S. economy began to recover from the Great Depression,
Chevrolet pushed for leadership in a reviving truck market with some of the strongest, most innovative and “modern” models produced to that point.

The Chevrolet Pickup for 1934 was designed from the ground up to withstand the rigors of truck service – prior half-ton models had been built on chassis adapted from passenger-car designs.

During 1935, Chevrolet introduced the Suburban Carryall, built on a half-ton chassis. This ‘truck wagon’ could carry up to eight people, or a crew and all of their gear, just about anywhere there was a road. Its durable steel body made the new model easier to maintain than the wood-bodied station wagons of the period. With the 1935 Suburban Carryall, Chevrolet essentially invented the SUV.

For 1937, Chevrolet introduced new trucks with streamlined styling that many still consider the best designs of the era. The ’37 also featured a sturdier body and a larger and more powerful 78-horsepower engine, among other improvements.

A 1937 Chevrolet half-ton pickup was sent on a grueling 10,245-mile drive around the United States that was monitored by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Carrying a 1,060 lb. load, the truck averaged 20.74 miles per gallon.

4. 1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Half-Ton Pickup

In early 1947, Chevrolet introduced its Advance-Design trucks, the first completely redesigned GM vehicles to appear following World War II. Owners of earlier pickup models had asked for a roomier, more comfortable cab with improved visibility, and a wider pickup box. They got all of that and much more.

Designers sought to make the truck’s styling clean, brisk and attractive. Headlamps were now set wide apart in the front fenders and five horizontal bars made up the grille. The design was produced with few major changes from 1947 through 1953, and was then continued with a new frontal appearance into early 1955.

During the Advance-Design trucks’ run, there was a measurable shift among Chevrolet customers to trucks. Prior to World War II, the production ratio of the brand’s cars to trucks had been about 4:1. By 1950 – the year Chevrolet became the first brand to sell more than 2 million vehicles in a single year – the ratio of cars to trucks was closer to 2.5:1.

Today, the vintage Advance-Design models are favored by collectors, hot-rodders and customizers. The classic look was echoed in the designs of the 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR roadster, and more recently, the HHR compact crossover SUV.

5. 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup

Boldly modern styling gave the all-new “Task-Force” trucks introduced by Chevrolet in mid-1955 a fresh and modern look. Under the hood, the new overhead valve Chevrolet “small-block” V-8 that was causing such a stir in the 1955 Chevrolet cars was an option in many of the brand’s new truck models.

New to the 1955 truck line was the Cameo pickup, a high-styled “gentleman’s pickup” more at home in a trendy suburban “California bungalow” driveway than on a farm or in a factory yard.

A major engineering advance with tremendous future implications was announced for 1957, when a factory-installed 4-wheel-drive system became available for the first time on select models.

Chevrolet continued the Task Force trucks with annual updates through 1959. During 1958, a new slab-sided Fleetside box option provided an alternative to Chevrolet’s traditional step-side pickup box.

6. 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Passenger-Car Pickup

The original El Camino introduced for 1959 combined the dramatically finned styling of that period’s Chevrolet cars with half-ton pickup utility. After 1960, the El Camino went on a three-year hiatus.

Chevrolet revived the El Camino “personal pickup” concept for 1964, with a new version based on that year’s new mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. During the ‘muscle car’ era that followed, El Camino buyers could order their truck with a Chevrolet high-performance big-block V-8 powertrain, creating a sport pickup that could “haul” in more ways than one. By 1968, a complete Super Sport package was available.

The Chevelle El Camino enjoyed a devoted following and was produced through two more styling generations (1968-1972 and 1973-1977).

For 1978, the El Camino was successfully transitioned to that year’s new, smaller Chevrolet Malibu platform. The final El Caminos were 1987 models. A quarter of a century later, requests and suggestions for a new El Camino are still received by Chevrolet.

7. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup with CST Package

It took only one glance at any of the 35 Chevrolet C/K models for 1967 to see that Chevy trucks had a new look that year. The exterior profile, which would characterize Chevrolet C/K models through 1972, featured a lower-silhouette cab and large, rounded wheel openings. The new chassis had coil springs front and rear.

A new-for-1967 Custom Sport Truck package was a trend-setting option that included deluxe, car-like upgrades inside and out. The package could even be ordered in combination with bucket seats.

Other emerging market dynamics were taking Chevrolet trucks in new directions.

By 1967, the Federal Interstate Highway System was giving Americans unprecedented access to the nation’s natural wonders and recreational areas. Customers who enjoyed such pursuits appreciated the small-block and big-block V-8 power choices that gave Chevrolet trucks torque to pull trailers up grades, and horsepower to cruise comfortably with a camper at Interstate speeds.

The mid-1969 K-5 Blazer was a pioneering SUV that put the emphasis on sport. Based on a shortened wheelbase version of the standard Chevrolet 4x4 pickup’s half-ton chassis, the original K-5 Blazer was made for off-road adventure.

8. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban with Cheyenne Super Package

The Suburban for 1973 featured a new and roomier 4-door body that replaced the 3-door style produced during 1967-1972. It could carry up to nine passengers and was bigger, longer and stronger than any car-based station wagon. A new Cheyenne Super option package added new luxuries and comfort, while a 350-cid (5.7L) small-block V-8 was standard.

Available in 2WD and 4x4 models, the 1973 Suburban was part of a newly redesigned C/K truck line that broke production records. By the end of 1973, Chevrolet had become the first brand to both produce and sell more than 1 million trucks in a single year.
The 1973 models set the style for Suburbans produced through 1991. During those 19 years, Suburban became America’s premier vehicle for recreational travel, especially when towing a trailer was involved. The Suburban developed a considerable international following during this period as well.

The Suburbans of the 1970s and ’80s expanded the public’s awareness of the capabilities and possibilities of the 4-door SUV, which led directly to a proliferation of smaller editions in the 1990s.

In 2010, Chevrolet celebrated the Suburban’s 75th anniversary. In continuous production since 1935, Suburban is the auto industry’s longest-lived vehicle nameplate.
The 2012 Suburban stays true to its unique heritage, with maximum passenger room, cargo capacity and towing power.

9. 1999 Silverado 1500 Extended-Cab Pickup

Chevrolet’s 1999 full-size pickups were the first to carry the Silverado nameplate. They were the result of the most-intensive vehicle development initiative the American auto industry had yet seen.

The styling of the new Silverado pickups gave more definition to the tautness of line that so successfully characterized the preceding 1988-1999 Chevrolet C/K trucks. Inside, all the comfort and luxury features demanded by a growing personal-use market were available.

The biggest innovations were under the skin. Beneath the evolutionary styling was revolutionary construction – a new, super-strong, hydro-formed, multi-section modular frame.

Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs based on the new pickup architecture followed as 2000 models. For 2001, the first Silverado HD models established new heavy-duty three-quarter- and one-ton truck benchmarks for trailer tow ratings.

At the end of 2006, the second-generation 2007 Silverado pickups launched. Their platform was tuned to provide a smoother ride and responsive, confident handling. Powerful “Gen IV” small-block V-8 engines helped the trucks deliver higher towing and payload capacity. Advanced engine management technologies, improved aerodynamics, and even details such as tighter panel gaps aided fuel economy.

In 2011, as Chevrolet celebrated its centennial year, the Silverado HD was named Motor Trend Magazine’s “Truck of Year.” It was the eighth Chevrolet truck, and fourth Silverado Pickup, to win the honor.

10. 2013 Colorado Global Pickup

Chevrolet’s new global mid-size Colorado Pickup represents a historic and pivotal bid by Chevrolet to extend the brand’s global product and sales resurgence to its truck business.

Developed under the direction of a truck-savvy team from GM do Brasil, the inaugural version of the global Colorado has entered production in Thailand and was officially launched there on Nov. 14, 2011.

Representing the world’s-largest market for mid-size pickups, Thailand allows the new global Chevrolet truck to establish its bona fides in a globally competitive environment.

The new Colorado will subsequently become available in Brazil and other regions around the globe. Colorado will be built and sold in the United States as well, with product details and launch timing to be announced later.

Chevrolet has announced that it will also introduce an all-new midsize SUV carrying the TrailBlazer name into global markets, starting as a 2013 model. It will be based on the new global midsize truck platform and will combine the hauling and towing capability of an SUV with the ride, comfort and efficiency of a crossover.

Carbon Stories with Dr. Michio Kaku | Metrolina Greenhouses, NC | Chevrolet

2011-11-29T13:05:00.000-08:00

Watch the new installment of our web series about Chevrolet's CO2 reduction efforts.

For more information, visit http://www.chevrolet.com/green-environment/carbon-reduction/.

Chevrolet WTCC Championship 2011

2011-11-28T05:10:00.000-08:00

For the second consecutive year, Chevrolet has won the WTCC Manufacturers' Championship with the Cruze. In the final leg of the championship, held last weekend in Macau, Chevrolet once again thrilled racing fans. Now the celebrations have started - because who doesn't love being number 1 twice in a row?

The Trucks That Built a Global Brand | Chevrolet

2011-11-27T08:59:00.000-08:00

100 years after the brand's inception, Chevrolet looks back at the trucks that have made a global impact

Chevrolet Volt LA Homecoming

2011-11-26T17:02:00.000-08:00

A group of Chevrolet Volt owners were invited out the night before the LA Auto Show. Among them were two owners who have achieved 10,000 electric-only miles.

Introducing the Chevrolet Spark

2011-11-25T07:37:00.000-08:00

Introducing Chevrolet's all-new Spark coming to the U. S. in late 2012.

LA Auto Show | 2013 Spark Reveal | Chevrolet

2011-11-24T10:36:00.000-08:00

John Naderi discovers the innovative and impressive offerings of the all new 2013 Chevrolet Spark at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The Road We're On | Episode Eight: Me & My Chevy | Chevy Centennial

2011-11-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

See new episodes each week at http://www.chevy100.com/road.

The car you drive can say a lot about you, but the car you love says even more.

Easy To Maneuver Full-Featured Contractor Body

2011-11-22T06:39:00.000-08:00

Fairfield Chevrolet, Fairfield CA, 707-422-7777, http://www.fairfieldcommercialtruck.com/.

Faces of GM - Jacqueline Sergi

2011-11-21T09:05:00.000-08:00

Jacqueline Sergi is a new employee at the GM Fuel Cell Research Facility in New York. She worked on cars with her dad when she was younger. She worked on a project funded by the Department of Energy while she was in college. Now she's working on developing the future of transportation. Click through to see why Jacqueline thinks future transportation will be cleaner, and how she sees her role in making that future a reality.

http://www.facesofgm.com/?p=5080

2012 Chevrolet Volt | Efficient Driving Tips | Chevrolet

2011-11-20T09:08:00.000-08:00

Learn about the different factors that impact your EV range in the Chevrolet Volt and get some tips to maximize your performance.

Faces of GM - GuyFieri

2011-11-19T09:03:00.000-08:00

Chef Guy Fieri is known for his Food Network program Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, along with his books and other TV programs. He's also known for loving his Chevrolet Camaro. Find out why he thinks the Chevy lineup ROCKS!

Letarte proud of No. 88 team's improvement, consistency in 2011

2011-11-18T09:11:00.000-08:00

Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, is pleased his team has improved this year. Consistency, performance and communication are three key areas Letarte says his team noticeably has grown.

Chevy's Giving More | Sit | Chevrolet

2011-11-17T15:07:00.000-08:00

Chevy's giving more during the Calendar Year-End Event, and Nick is leading the charge.

For more information on Chevy's seasonal offers, visit http://www.chevrolet.com/seasonal-chevy-offers.

Faces of GM - Janet Langhart Cohen

2011-11-16T09:01:00.000-08:00

Janet Langhart Cohen considers Dr. Martin Luther King a mentor and she attended the Chevrolet Table of Brotherhood event to witness how people today interpret his teachings.

Behind the Scenes of Shine | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | Chevrolet

2011-11-15T07:39:00.000-08:00

Go behind the scenes of the Chevrolet "Shine" commercial to learn more about the star behind the journey, Chelsea Williams. For more information visit: http://www.chevrolet.com.

Chevy Camaro ZL1 | Phase Four: Aerodynamic Testing

2011-11-14T09:42:00.000-08:00

Computational fluid dynamics, aero coefficients - almost sounds like rocket science, right? Watch how engineers spent more than 100 hours in the wind tunnel with the Camaro ZL1, improving downforce, handling and ultimately track times for the Camaro ZL1. http://spr.ly/ZL1

The Road We're On | Welcome to Bridgeville | Episode Seven: Sarasnick's ...

2011-11-13T19:35:00.000-08:00

See new episodes each week at www.chevy100.com/road

Family values and hard work are the backbone of one of the oldest thriving businesses in Bridgeville. Hear the story of the Sarasnick's and how they helped to build their community

Chevrolet Silverado Nowhere - Commercial

2011-11-12T14:35:00.000-08:00

Get lost in a Chevrolet Silverado

Tommy Gate Releases New 3,000 lb Capacity High Cycle Railgate

2011-11-10T09:03:00.000-08:00

Tommy Gate Releases All-New Medium-Duty Railgate

Tommy Gate has announced the release of an all-new 3,000lb capacity, high-cycle railgate for stake and van bodies.

An extension of Tommy Gate’s pre-existing product line of railgates, this new lift is the first Tommy Gate has produced at the 3,000lb capacity level.

Tommy Gate’s engineers specifically designed the 3,000lb railgate for applications performing high numbers of lifting cycles during daily use. These "high-cycle" requirements have called for the inclusion of a number of quality components such as machined steel rollers, dual-sealed ball bearings, hardenedsteel pulleys, and composite bushings. Incorporating these materials has created a steadier lifting action and reduced maintenance.

The new "high-cycle" rail is being offered with numerous standard features:

Class-exclusive safety trip bar provides additional operator protection
Self-close and auto-open cam arm creates hands-free platform open and closure
Steel rollers ensure consistency of motion
12" platform taper eases transition from ground to platform
Three-light, incandescent light kit included

More than three years of design, development, and testing has been completed on the project, including fourteen months of intensive field testing. The extensive development period and focus on user feedback leads Tommy Gate to believe it has created an elite railgate for its class.

Tommy Gate is a 45-year-old, U.S.-based, hydraulic liftgate manufacturer, located in Woodbine, Iowa.

At Fairfield Chevrolet-Isuzu Truck, we love Tommy Gate!

Knapheide 9' Dual Rear Service Body Features and Benefits

2011-11-09T08:12:00.000-08:00

Clay gives us a features and benefits tour of the Knapheide 9' Dual Rear Wheel Service/Utility Body, including the Master Locking System, rear window protector, HD rack and more. California Work Trucks is an authorized distributor for Knapheide Manufacturing and one of Fairfield Chevrolet's quality vendors.

Chevrolet Cruze WTCC World Champions - Twice in a Row - 2011 and 2010

2011-11-08T19:11:00.000-08:00

It's no accident that Chevrolet's World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) race car is a Cruze. Chevrolet continues to dominate the competition, winning both driver and manufacturer titles in 2010 and now in 2011 -- by a huge margin over the second-placed BMW team.

Chevy True Stories | "My Dad's Car" Extended | Chevrolet

2011-11-07T11:05:00.000-08:00

A 1965 Chevy Impala SS is more than a car to the Younger family, it's what binds them together.

To pay for his son's education, Herb Younger was forced to sell his beloved '65 Impala. Two decades later, they found a way to pay him back.

2011 Chevy 3500HD with 12' Aluminum Flatbed Carries The Load

2011-11-06T07:05:00.000-08:00

2011 Chevrolet 3500HD with 6.0 Gas V-8, Auto Trans, Air Conditioning, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, with 12' Alum-Line Aluminum Flatbed, Class IV Receiver.

Fairfield Chevrolet, Fairfield CA, 707-422-7777, www.fairfieldcommercialtruck.com

Silverado Realtree | Concept Vehicle for 2011 SEMA Show | Silverado

2011-11-05T06:58:00.000-07:00

The Silverado Realtree Edition concept vehicle makes its debut at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas

Alum-Line Stakebed Is Serious Bargain and Fuel Saver

2011-11-04T07:06:00.000-07:00

This is a great and hard working truck and carries almost 1,000 lbs more than a typical flatbed because it is made out of lighter weight aluminum, and yet at the same time, is much stronger, requires almost no maintanence, paint or linseed oil.

The bed is a 12' Alum-Line Aluminum Flatbed with Class IV Receiver and was installed by Carter Industries in Union City CA. The chassis is a brand new 2009 Chevy CC31403 84" cab to axle 1-ton chassis with the 6.0 Gas V8, Automatic Transmission, AC, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Camper Mirrors, Trailer Brake Controller, AMFM w/CD, OnStar, and more. VIN# 9F137088, Ctock #90139

MSRP on this sweet combination is $39,999.00, but you can buy it for only

$29,995.00**

plus tax & license

Call 1-866-493-5579

S2 Track to Street: Episode 10, Petit Le Mans

2011-11-03T15:01:00.000-07:00

See how the 2011 ALMS season ends inside the GT fight at Petit Le Mans

12' Harbor Landscape Body On Chevy 3500HD

2011-11-02T19:07:00.000-07:00

Isuzu 14' Delivery Van Maneuvers Like A Pickup

2011-11-01T06:55:00.000-07:00

9' Dually Service Body with Tommy Gate

2011-10-31T06:53:00.000-07:00

Special Truck and Special Price!

2011-10-30T18:46:00.000-07:00

Chevy Sonic | Game of Firsts | How to Play | Chevrolet

2011-10-29T09:11:00.000-07:00

Learn how to play the game that rewards your firsts. Complete challenges, share proof and score points for a chance to earn the all-new Chevy Sonic. Download the app or visit LetsDoThis.com to start playing.

S2 Track to Street: Episode 10, Petit Le Mans

2011-10-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

See how the 2011 ALMS season ends inside the GT fight at Petit Le Mans