Chevrolet Cruze to Debut in October

Chevrolet announced that its all-new entry in the compact segment will be called Cruze and it will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Cruze was developed by a global design and engineering team and will be built in multiple locations around the world. The Cruze approaches an overall length of 4.6 m and offers ample interior space and cargo capacity for five passengers, giving it an advantage over competition in the compact segment, said a statement.

The Cruze features Chevrolet’s new global design. “Combined with high safety standards and excellent build quality, Chevrolet will again deliver on its promise of offering a very attractive package at an exceptional value,” the company said.

The new Chevrolet Cruze will be available in European markets in spring 2009, followed by other global regions.

Photos of club member William W. Wilson's 1950 4 door sedan Chevrolet.

The sea of crossover SUVs currently taking over the world is about to be joined by a new entry from Chevrolet. This one's called the Traverse, and GM says that's it's an expressively styled and well equipped machine that packs large SUV space and capability into a smaller package.

Styled in line with the new Chevrolet Malibu, the American automaker promises to deliver bold styling and refined details for a premium look and feel. The Traverse is the fourth offering of the Lambda family of crossovers from GM (Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook).

The 2009 Traverse will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. Shoppers can expect to be presented with options like parking assist, reverse camera, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, dvd-based navigation and entertainment systems, and a motorized liftgate. In the visual department, Traverse offers chrome accenting, roof rails, dual exhaust outlets, an integrated spoiler, and wheels available up to 20-inches in diameter.

"We think the Traverse is the right vehicle at the right time," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "It has great looks, utility and safety, with a driving experience typically found in smaller vehicles. But it delivers this with three rows of seating - including a third row that fits adults - and class-leading cargo space. The Traverse is following the formula that is bringing Chevy back to a new generation of consumers - great styling, loads of class-leading features and tremendous value."

Production starts this summer in Tennesee.