Chevrolet Traverse Named As One of the 10 Best Family Cars for 2014

For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Travers has been named one of the 10 Best Family Cars of 2014 by Edmunds.com and Parents magazine.  The Traverse, which competed in the SUV category, met the judge’s criteria for safety, efficiency, style, and value.

As with any family vehicle, one of the most important sections is safety.  The Traverse has the segment’s only front seat center airbag, which inflates in the middle of the two front seat occupants for additional protection.  It was also named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in 2013 and is offered with crash-avoidance technology such as forward collision alert and lane departure warning.

The 3.6-liter V6 in the Traverse is producing 288 horsepower and can return 24 mpg on the highway.  In addition to great fuel economy and safety, the Traverse was also recognized for its usability.  Designed for families, it has easily cleanable seats, multiple USB ports and an available power lift gate and rear seat entertainment system.  The second row seats can be either 1 person captain’s chairs or a three person bench, while the third-row bench can accommodate another 3 passengers.

“Traverse’s winning combination blends the capability and roominess of a traditional SUV with the attributes of a crossover, including a car-like driving experience, low step-in height and good efficiency on the highway,” Steve Majoros, marketing director of Chevrolet cars and crossovers, said in a statement.

The accolade adds to the Traverse’s awards received so far this year.  It was also named one of Kelly Blue Book’s 12 Best Family Cars for 2014, joining the other bowtie—branded car which made the list, the 2014 Chevy Impala.

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2015 Chevrolet SS gets available stick shift

July 29, 2014
Sam Thetard
Source: Autoweek

The 2015 Chevrolet SS will receive an optional manual transmission unlike the above 2014 model.

Chevy muscle sedan also adds in-car tech, keeps 415-hp V8

Chevy’s only rear-wheel drive four door sedan, the SS, will be receiving several upgrades for the 2015 model year to compete with the likes of the Dodge Charger and…well, pretty much just the Dodge Charger.

Performance enhancements include the addition of Magnetic Ride control as a standard feature, as well as rear Brembo brakes to complement the already standard front Brembos. Optional for 2015 is a six-speed manual transmission that should have driving enthusiasts (us included) excited. Also optional for the coming year will be OnStar’s 4G LTE connectivity with a built in Wi-Fi hot spot so you can upload your burnout videos to Facebook straight from your car. 

Power will still be dished out from Chevy’s 6.2-liter LS3 V8, making 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. Automatic versions of the SS accelerate to 60 within 5 seconds, and Chevrolet claims that the more aggressive axle ratio (3.70) used with manual transmission models will make for even quicker times.

Five exterior colors have been added for 2015 including two different greens (Regal Peacock and Jungle Green), as well as blue, red and purple options so you can stand out from crowd.

With no release date as of yet, expect the Australian-made 2015 Chevy SS to arrive sometime later this year.

Chevrolet SS Receives Five New Color Options For 2015

BY SAM MCEACHERN — MAY 19, 2014

If you don't want red, then the 2014 Chevrolet SS doesn't leave you many choices in the way of standout color options. The current color palette includes red, black, silver, white and the unique “Mystic Green”, but if you want something a little more out-there, then you’ll welcome the arrival of the 2015 Chevrolet SS.


According to order guides posted on SSForums.com, the 2015 model-year SS will receive five additional color options on top of the existing five. The new colors are Regal Peacock Green, Some Like It Hot Red, Jungle Fever Green, Alchemy Purple and Perfect Blue. All new colors have been offered on the Chevy’s platform mate, the Holden Commodore, at some point in time.
Some reviews have criticized the SS for its anonymous looks, but if the SS didn’t catch your eye before than these new color options should grab your attention. We also assume some of the less conventional colors, such as Alchemy Purple, will end up being very rare on the low-volume SS in the future.

To see the new colors, head over to SS Forums.