2012 Chevrolet Volt Convertible Announced

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  1. M8s

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    In order to get ahead of the Prius in terms of features and market share, Chevrolet made this surprising announcement today:

    Read more at:

    2012 Chevrolet Volt Convertible ? First Volt Convertible Images Revealed ? RoadandTrack.com
     
    #1 M8s, Apr 1, 2011
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    I know this is dated from two days ago but I'm not believing anything today.
     
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    Sweet! I love the solar power film on it. Never having to buy gas again!

    Maybe they can use a BHD to get rid of the stale gas instead of running the engine.

    http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/af_database/permalink/the_black-hole_diode/
     
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    after the snow storm we got today, i'll believe anything.
     
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    I don't think you'd want to put any convertible top down while the vehicle is in motion. The wind would catch it and make your car permanently topless! Also, how would you reach past the front seats, and over the rear seats to push the top down into place. Sorry, not buying this one on April 1st!
     
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    now that's not funny.:mad:
     
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    actually, many newer verts with power tops let you put the top down while going up to 10 mph or so
     
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    When will the Prius catch up ?
     
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    Hopefully... they won't even try... they should let Lexus do that model... if they want to tackle it at all.
     
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    :eek: My eyes my eyes !!!

    That's horrendous.
     
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    i love it! reminds me of a vdub.
     
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