During the SEMA Show we had the opportunity to attend the Chevorlet Press conference started off by Chris Perry, the Vice President of Chevrolet Marketing releasing some very facinating statisitcs: 4th largest global brand, Growth for 12 straight quarters, New Chevy sold every 6.3 seconds, 10% of retail sales in the USA.   Shortly after he introduced 15-time AMA Champion and Nascar Racer Ricky Carmichael to introduce the specs on Chevy's new All-Activity Sonic.

The lineup of Chevy vehicles that premiered:

Spark EV Tech Performance Concept: Pure electric mini-car; Easy Ownership; Estimated 82 miles on a single charge, 0-60 mph in 7.1-7.6 secs.

2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Concept: 264 lb.-ft. tourqe, 46 hwy mpg, 717 mile range

2014 Camaro Spring Edition: V6 & V8, Blue Accent Leather w/white trim, 21-inch wheels, ZL1 spoiler

Corvette Atlantic Convertible Concept: Costal Cruiser, New level of luxury, Blade Silver paint, Carbon Fiber accents, Corvette-exclusive accessories

Chevrolet Pacific Coupe Concept: West Coast Influence, Street legal Stingray concept, Torch Red, Carbon Fiber Hood, Z51 Performance Package, Aluminum wheels

Corvette Stingray Gran Turismo Concept: Celebrates release of Gran Turismo 6 on Dec. 6th, Blue, Racing Wing, Authentic game performance

Silverado Volunteer Firefighter Concept: Inspired by the courage & dedication of the Nation's Firefighters, Double Cab 271, Emergency Equipment, Partnership with NVFC, Chevy Performance Accessories

Brad Paisley Silverado Concept: Racing-inspired, Crew cab short box, Custom blended paint with treatment, Signature graphics, Chevy Accessories, Kicker subwoofer sound system

Jim Campbell, the US VIce President of Performance Vehicles, Motorsports & Accessories talked about the following concepts:

Jeff Gordon Chevrolet SS Concept: Upscale touch to racing, Unique Exterior satin paint & graphics, 20-inch wheels, unique custom grill

Camaro V6 Peformance Concept: 323 HP V6, 1LE suspension, SS Brembo brakes, performance exhaust, 20-inch wheels, 5th generation Camaros

Camero Z/28: Ultimate Track Camaro, Hand-assembled 7.0L LS7 V8, 505 HP, 481 lb.-ft torque, Light Weight, ready to race

Camaro V8 Performance Concept: Z/28 Concept Performance Parts, Exhaust & Headers, Front Ride Link, Upper Control Arms, Stabilizer Bars, Ground Effects, Rear Spoiler, Decals & Paint

2014 COPO Camaro: 4 engines including 350 cu. in. LS-based V8, 2.9L Whillple Supercharger, Only 69 units

Silverado Cheyenne Concept: Lightweight Technology, Carbon Fiber, High performance durability, 6.2L V8 with auto transmission, 420 HP, 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds

As if getting us all hyped up about their new line of vechicals and concepts wasn't enough, Chevy's grand finale was a cameo of their top performance race car drivers like Danica Patrick and Ricky Carmichael, not to mention some automotive celebrities, such as Transformer's Bumblebee!  Here's to a very exciting year for Chevy!