Apple’s Siri “Intelligent Assistant” Comes to Chevrolet Spark and Sonic LTZ / RS from 2013

The late Jim Morrison sang, “keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel”. These lyrics from The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues” would make a perfect match for Apple’s new Siri app that, from early next year, will be available in two of Chevrolet’s city cars.

More specifically, the company announced today that the Spark and Sonic LTZ and RS owners will be able to pair their cars’ standard MyLink infotainment system to Siri, provided, of course, they have an iPhone running Apple’s iOS 6.

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Another Recall for GM, This Time for the 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic

The second recall we've heard this week from General Motors after the announcement on the Cadillac XTS concerns certain 2012 model year Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles for airbag troubles.

In a notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, the Detroit brand said that 2,949 vehicles are potentially affected.

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Chevrolet's 2012 SEMA Show Sonic Dust will Enter Production

General Motors is increasing its efforts to offer more diverse personalization options in the small car segments with the introduction of the new Sonic Dusk at next week's 2012 SEMA aftermarket show in Las Vegas.

The Sonic Dusk was first displayed in concept guise at last year's SEMA as a "more subtle and sophisticated" alternative to tuning, and now, the automaker has made the decision to offer the package on the production model.

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS with 138HP 1.4L Turbo Priced from $20,995

The sportier looking 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS equipped with GM's 1.4-liter Ecotec turbocharged gasoline engine will begin production in U.S. this October and arrive in dealerships shortly after with a starting price of $20,995 when equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox.

If you prefer not to press a clutch to change gears, there's also a six-speed automatic transmission version priced at $22,280. In both cases, the price includes destination charges.

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Chevrolet Sonic Can Wax Off Your Body Hair in a Jiffy

We've heard of cars that can put some hair on your chest (figuratively speaking) but vehicles that can literally wax off your body curls is something new to us…

Welcome to the world of French-Canadian artist Philippe Bond and his waxy and supposedly humorous stunt with Chevrolet Quebec to promote the new Sonic sub-compact.

See the painful hair removal process in the video that follows after the break.

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Chevrolet Adds 6-Speed Automatic Option to Sonic 1.4L Turbo Model

While we're always happy to see automakers offering manual gearboxes on their vehicles, truth is, most consumers in the States prefer not to change gears by themselves, especially when it comes to mainstream models like the Chevrolet Sonic (sold as the Aveo in Europe).

When Chevrolet first introduced the Sonic with the 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, it was available exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Now, GM has added the option of a 6-speed automatic.

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Chevrolet Goes Big for Super Bowl with Five New Ads

GM's Chevrolet division will have a huge presence at this year's Super Bowl game as it plans to air no less than five commercials focusing on the Camaro, the Sonic and the Volt.

These include the "Needing Getting" music video for the Sonic from the band OK Go that will air during the pregame program, the "Aliens" spot showcasing the Volt, the "Chevy Happy Grand" with the Camaro Convertible, the "Sonic Anthem" that chronicles the sub-compact's stunts, and the "Joy", again with the Sonic.

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