Chevrolet Amp

The Voltec powetrain used in the 2011 Chevrolet Volt has never been meant for just the one vehicle. Restricting a new technology developed at great expense to a single niche vehicle makes poor economic sense. The prediction by Car and Driver of a Volt-based Chevrolet Amp, thought to be close in concept to the Chevrolet MPV5 concept that appeared at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show, comes as no surprise as a result. It was only a matter of time before the Volt's drivetrain would find its way into other GM products and a compact crossover or MPV-style vehicle is a logical progression into a popular...