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| name            = Chevrolet Trax
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| parent_company  = [[General Motors]]
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| class            = [[Subcompact car|Subcompact]]
| body_style      = 5-door [[hatchback]] [[concept car]]
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| related          = [[Chevrolet Beat]]<br>[[Chevrolet Groove]]<br>[[Daewoo Kalos]]<br>[[Daewoo Matiz]]
| similar          = [[Honda Fit]]<br>[[Scion xB]]<br>[[Suzuki SX4]]
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The '''National Corvette Homecoming''' is an annual event held in [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]] celebrating America's only production sports car,{{Fact|date=November 2008}} the [[Chevrolet Corvette]]. First held in 1981,<ref name="dailynews-harvey">{{cite web |url=http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/2008/07/17/features/feat1.txt |title=National Corvette Homecoming: Enthusiasts from across the country hopping in, starting up and heading back to the birthplace of America’s sports car |last=Harvey |first=Alyssa |publisher=[[The Daily News (Kentucky)|Bowling Green Daily News]] |date=2008-07-17 |accessdate=2008-11-26 }}</ref> it was created by two Corvette enthusiasts, Tom Hill and Sam Hall, in response to the assembly of Corvettes moving from St. Louis, MO to the [[Bowling Green Assembly Plant]], which is currently the sole assembler of the car. The event takes place for three days in July,<ref name="dailynews-harvey" /> and offers Corvette owners and specialty vendors opportunities to [[Social network|network]].  All Corvette production years and custom variations are welcome.
The '''Chevrolet Trax''' is one of three small car concepts introduced on [[4 April]], [[2007]] at the 2007 [[New York International Auto Show]].<ref name="GMintro">{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=74&docid=34966 |title=Size Doesn't Matter: Three Chevrolet Global Minicar Concepts Pack A Lot Of Personality And Style Per Mile |accessdate=2007-04-04 |date=2007-04-04 |format=HTML |publisher=GM Media Online |language=English}}</ref><ref name="ABintro">{{cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-chevy-debuts-the-beat-groove-and-trax-conce/ |title=Chevy debuts the Beat, Groove and Trax mini car concepts |accessdate=2007-04-04 |last=Neff |first=John |date=2007-04-04 |format=HTML |publisher=AutoBlog |language=English}}</ref> The Trax showcases a new style of small car from [[General Motors]] with a two-tone exterior. The mini car was completely designed by [[GM Daewoo]] in [[South Korea]]. The tiny hood houses a 1.0&nbsp;L gas engine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-beat-trax-groove-concept.html |title=Chevrolet Beat, Groove, Trax concepts debut |date=2007-04-04 |format=HTML |publisher=Leftlane |language=English}}</ref>


The event features competitions in numerous judged shows, along with informative seminars to expand on Corvette knowledge.<ref name="dailynews-harvey" /> The event features a unique opportunity to find parts and products that will enhance Corvette ownership. There is a Corvette parade, car corral, cruise-in, live music and an exclusive show called ''Sans Pareil'' (without equal) that is the pinnacle of achievement{{Fact|date=November 2008}} on the Corvette show circuit.
The [[Chevrolet Beat]] and the [[Chevrolet Groove]] were also showcased to provide a vision for future designs in the [[General Motors|GM]] [[subcompact]] segment. These three concepts were voted on after their introduction on the website [http://www.vote4chevrolet.com www.vote4chevrolet.com].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=120269 |title=Chevrolet Rolls Out Beat, Groove and Trax Minicar Concepts |date=2007-04-04 |format=HTML |publisher=Edmunds |language=English}}</ref> The winner will likely be the only version available in the United States.


The Homecoming also welcomes other classic vehicles including muscle cars and antiques.<ref name="dailynews-harvey" /> NCH has partnered with [[American Red Cross]] promoting ''Vettetastic 2008'', a public art project and fundraiser. In 2008, NCH announced its first Grand Marshal, [[Bloomington Gold]] CEO [[David Burroughs]].
The vehicle, along with the [[Chevrolet Beat]] will be featured in [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]] as an Autobot Mudflap.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=9677|title=New Transformers 2 Autobot Revealed!  |date=2008-06-21|publisher=TFormers.com}}</ref>


The [[National Corvette Museum]] is located a few miles from the event.
==References==
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==References==
[[Category:Chevrolet concept vehicles|Trax]]
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==External links==
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* [http://corvettehomecoming.com/ National Corvette Homecoming]
* [http://vettetastic.org/ Vettetastic 2008]


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[[Category:Chevrolet Corvette]]
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Revision as of 16:01, 3 February 2009

Chevrolet Trax
ManufacturerChevrolet
Parent companyGeneral Motors
ClassSubcompact
Body style(s)5-door hatchback concept car
LayoutAWD
Engine(s)1.0 L gas
RelatedChevrolet Beat
Chevrolet Groove
Daewoo Kalos
Daewoo Matiz
ManualsService Manual

The Chevrolet Trax is one of three small car concepts introduced on 4 April, 2007 at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.[1][2] The Trax showcases a new style of small car from General Motors with a two-tone exterior. The mini car was completely designed by GM Daewoo in South Korea. The tiny hood houses a 1.0 L gas engine.[3]

The Chevrolet Beat and the Chevrolet Groove were also showcased to provide a vision for future designs in the GM subcompact segment. These three concepts were voted on after their introduction on the website www.vote4chevrolet.com.[4] The winner will likely be the only version available in the United States.

The vehicle, along with the Chevrolet Beat will be featured in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as an Autobot Mudflap.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Size Doesn't Matter: Three Chevrolet Global Minicar Concepts Pack A Lot Of Personality And Style Per Mile" (in English) (HTML). GM Media Online. 2007-04-04. http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=74&docid=34966. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. 
  2. ↑ Neff, John (2007-04-04). "Chevy debuts the Beat, Groove and Trax mini car concepts" (in English) (HTML). AutoBlog. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-chevy-debuts-the-beat-groove-and-trax-conce/. Retrieved on 2007-04-04. 
  3. ↑ "Chevrolet Beat, Groove, Trax concepts debut" (in English) (HTML). Leftlane. 2007-04-04. http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-beat-trax-groove-concept.html. 
  4. ↑ "Chevrolet Rolls Out Beat, Groove and Trax Minicar Concepts" (in English) (HTML). Edmunds. 2007-04-04. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=120269. 
  5. ↑ "New Transformers 2 Autobot Revealed!". TFormers.com. 2008-06-21. http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=9677. 
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