Chevrolet Announce Exciting New MyLink Updates

Chevrolet has announced some exciting additions to the MyLink Infotainment systems in upcoming models including a number of firsts for the company, voice recognition, and industry firsts like bringing an intelligent assistant that helps get things done just by asking.

Not only will the next versions of MyLink come with more features and improved usability, General Motors is taking customer service a step further to ensure that owners understand how to get the most out of their infotainment systems.

Chevrolet Impala’s MyLink offers industry first technologies

The 2014 Chevrolet Impala will be the first vehicle equipped with Chevrolet’s next-generation MyLink infotainment system. The new MyLink is designed to be easy to use, highly customizable and capable of linking up to 10 devices.

The system represents Chevrolet’s first use of natural language voice recognition that allows customers to safely place calls, enter destinations, browse media, play music and control other functions simply by telling the vehicle what to do. There are no key phrases to remember and no need to look at a screen.

Another first for Chevrolet is that the system can store up to 60 favorites including radio stations (AM/FM/XM), contacts, destinations, music and other media, making it convenient for those who travel to the same destination regularly to save their favorite places.

In addition to voice activated technology and other technical features the MyLink system in the Impala will allow owners to get personal and customize the system to fit one of four distinct personalities, depending on who’s behind the wheel – Contemporary, Edge, Velocity and Main Street. Owners can also change their home screen icons for easy access to features they use the most.

“There is such a high level of attention, consistency and level of detail in the graphics on the cluster and center stack displays that they’ve become nearly as important to the overall interior look and feel as color and trim,” said Fuligni. “We can’t design a custom Impala interior for every customer, but we can give them the next best thing.”

The next generation MyLink system will be also be available on other 2014 model year vehicles including full-size trucks, SUVs and the Corvette.

Siri comes to Sonic in GMTh

In early 2013, the Chevrolet Sonic LTZ and RS will be the first vehicles in the industry to integrate the Apple intelligent assistant, Siri into their MyLink infotainment systems.

Siri will complement MyLink’s existing capabilities to help deliver an incredible driving experience. Owners with a compatible iPhone running iOS 6 can direct Siri to perform a number of tasks while they safely keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. To further minimize distraction, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further with an Eyes Free mode that enables users to interact with their iPhone using just their voice.

Owners can use Siri in Eyes Free mode to:

• Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to Contacts on their iPhone
• Play songs in the iTunes library, and even switch music sources automatically from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
• Listen to, and compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone number or anyone in saved Contacts
• Access Calendar and add appointments
• Minimize distraction even more by keeping the screen of the iPhone from lighting up, even when Siri answers simple questions such as game scores or the dates of national holidays

GM’s Connected Customer Specialists help users understand systems

To enhance the ownership experience, General Motors has hired 25 young, tech-savvy Connected Customer Specialists and sent them to dealers across America to help owners fully understand their Chevrolet MyLink, Cadillac CUE and Buick and GMC IntelliLink infotainment systems.

“While our infotainment systems are designed to be intuitive and easy to operate, we’re taking a proactive approach to ensure customers receive the expert support they may need,” said Alicia Boler-Davis, vice president of Global Product Quality and Customer Experience. “This is one of many ways we are taking care of our customers after they've made their purchase.”

Posted on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 / 0 Comment / Read More

2012 Sonic Sedan & Hatch

2012 Sonic Sedan & Hatch Trim-Specific Features	1LS	2LS	1LT	2LT	1LZ	2LZ
Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims.	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections® Plan(2) Remote Keyless Entry StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections® Plan(2) Remote Keyless Entry StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission SiriusXM Satellite Radio(3) with 3 trial months Power Windows with driver Express-Up and Down with anti-pinch feature StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission SiriusXM Satellite Radio(3) with 3 trial months Power Windows with driver Express-Up and Down with anti-pinch feature StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission Bluetooth®(4) wireless technology for select phones AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, equalizer, auxiliary input jack USB port(5) and Bluetooth® Audio(4) Streaming for select compatible audio devices StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 17-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6) Leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and audio control buttons Foglamps	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission Bluetooth®(4) wireless technology for select phones AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, equalizer, auxiliary input jack USB port(5) and Bluetooth® Audio(4) Streaming for select compatible audio devices StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 17-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6) Leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and audio control buttons Foglamps

Vehicle Key Features	1LS	2LS	1LT	2LT	1LZ	2LZ
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.4L Turbo with 6-speed manual transmission	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Not Available	Available	Not Available
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.4L Turbo with 6-speed automatic transmission	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Late Availability	Not Available	Late Availability
OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections®(2)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with 3 trial months(3)	Available(7)	Available(7)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones(4)	Not Available	Not Available	Available - included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Standard	Standard
Ten air bags(6)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control and Rollover sensor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Four-Wheel antilock brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Panic Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear door power child safety locks and Lower Anchors and Top Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Air conditioning	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power door locks with remote keyless entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power windows	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote vehicle starter system (8)	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Not Available	Standard
Leatherette seats with front heated seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
AM/FM stereo with auxiliary input jack and 4 speakers	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, equalizer and auxiliary input jack and 6 speakers	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
USB port(5) and Bluetooth®(4) Audio Streaming for select compatible audio devices	Not Available	Not Available	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Standard	Standard
Seats, front bucket with recline and height- adjustable head restraints	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Seat, 60/40 split-folding rear with outboard height adjustable head restraints	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Upper and lower glove boxes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Sunroof, power, tilt-sliding with Express-Open and wind deflector	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available
15" aluminum wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
16" aluminum wheels(9)	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Not Available	Not Available
17" aluminum wheels	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard

Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2012 / 0 Comment / Read More