Chevrolet Cobalt News

GM told the Canadian Auto Workers that it will close its transmission plant in Windsor, Ontario, in the second quarter of 2010, reports Automotive News . via Motor Trend

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The Chevy Cobalt has many loyal owners, but what do they think of the recent pictures of the 2010 Cobalt? Well, reactions aren't that great on the Cobalt forums. LocalCobalt.net members were not too pleased with the pictures. Some of the members reactions...

Lucky Yellow "Looks goofy"

ModdedSS "Thank god I already have my balt and don't have to buy that one"

There is even the question "Is that a trailer hitch on the back?"

Which brings up the important question, What is GM doing wrong?

Those reactions aren't localized to one forum, forums everywhere are blowing up with disappointment and disgust of the new design, so what will potential buyers think when the time comes?

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Is this the future of GM in Lordstown? Photographs showing a camouflaged sub-compact are in the latest edition of Motor Trend magazine, which claims they're a new version of the Chevy Cobalt, set to be produced ... via WYFX-TV Youngstown

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When the Chevy Cobalt first hit the scene as a 2005 model, it was a much better car than the basic transportation it replaced, but it was still a bit too Cavalier-looking for some. via Autoblog

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North of GM's Desert Proving Grounds: These camouflaged prototypes are the first hint as to what the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will look like! Based on what was once called the Delta 2 platform, the all-new Cobalt ... via Left Lane News

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“Ideally, I'd like for my next car to be made in America by an American automaker.”

It had been 20 years since I bought a car for myself. Six days ago, that long drought ended. via Tallahassee.com

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“Better still, the efficiency enhancements don't come at the price of the safety and convenience features that serve as the foundation of Cobalt's value story.”

Consumers looking to squeeze the most mileage from every gallon of gas will find much to appreciate with the new Chevy Cobalt XFE. via Paddock Talk

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GM has introduced the new Chevy Cobalt XFE . Powered by a 2.2L Ecotec engine, the Cobalt XFE delivers 25 mpg US city and 36 mpg highway - an improvement of more than 9% over the previous highway rating. via Green Car Congress

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“The XFE is not a separate model, so it's the price of the base LS coupe and sedan, which is $14,885 [includes destination of $660] and the 1LT coupe and sedan, $15,595 [including destination]”

Chevrolet has unveiled the Cobalt XFE, which uses revised engine calibration, low-rolling-resistance tires and other technologies to squeeze a bit more fuel economy over previous highway mileage. via Edmunds.com News

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Tim Wilkerson topped Funny Car qualifying Friday in the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. via Auto Racing Series

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