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A recent announcement from General Motors promised to build a U.S.-based plant to build the new Chevrolet Volt batteries. The automaker plans to pump about $30 million into the plant which is currently scheduled to open in 2010 in Michigan.

“We chose Chevy because we can’t be niche with the Volt. We have to make it a mass-production vehicle,” said Ed Peper, GM’s North American vice president of the Chevrolet brand.

The Volt has been designed to go about 40 miles on one charge. GM hopes the new Chevrolet Volt will be one of the products that will bring customers back to the automaker despite the tightening credit restrictions that has contributed to falling sales figures and other problems for domestic automakers. “We are starting to see credit loosen up slightly, not that much yet, but it is particularly important at the low end of the market,” Peper explained.

The new Chevrolet Volt isn’t available at your local dealers just yet, but there are many other Chevrolet cars you can purchase until the Volt is delivered. Check out the inventory at a Chevrolet dealer today and be impressed!

When your teen drives your Chevrolet car, do you worry that they are using their cell phone? That’s a logical concern these days since a large percentage of teens and adults use their phones when they are behind the wheel. That’s why 18 states have passed laws concerning texting and talking.

One Dallas area company has been working on the problem of teens talking on their “cellies” while driving. The company came up with a new device that monitors its traveling speed using GPS technology. If the device “thinks” it is in a car, it becomes disabled. The driver cannot make a call and callers simply receive an automated text message that says the driver cannot answer. For parents who let their teen drivers drive their Chevrolet car, this is good news!

Of course, there are probably ways around this new technology and teenagers are likely to find a way to defeat it. That’s why it is vital for parents to teach their kids about driving safety and the dangers of talking on a cell phone behind the wheel. If you let your teenager drive your Chevrolet cars, take the responsibility of teaching your young driver how to stay safe on the roads. You owe it to yourself, your family and your fellow drivers.

If you’re looking for a versatile Chevrolet car with many choices, the new Malibu is for you. One of the best things about this Chevrolet car is that you can get it in either a fuel-efficient traditional model or a hybrid version of the same car. With all the choices, it might be hard to make a decision. But the Malibu is also one of the safest cars on the market. Here are some ways this Chevrolet car helps you stay safe even before an accident happens.

• Daytime running lights (DRLs) are on even during the day so other cars can see you easier. DRLs have been proven to reduce the number of accidents in recent years.
• The Driver Information Center (DIC) helps you know what’s going on with your vehicle. If it needs an oil change, engine coolant or even gas, this area lets you know. It also gives information about current fuel usage and other data at your fingertips.
• The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) helps the driver maintain control of the car even when slamming on the brakes.
• The side blind zone alert warns drivers about other vehicles in the blind spot before they try to change lanes.

These are just a few reasons why you should visit your local dealer and see these Chevrolet cars for yourself.