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Chevrolet isn't one of those automakers who will lay shiny tech toys in front of you only to let you know they cost a small fortune to acquire. In fact, they are the total opposite. And there is proof in the new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. More specifically, the LTZ sedan variant. Coming in at an ultra-affordable price of just $18,070, the Sonic LTZ doesn't just offer up extra tech features, it makes…

We've seen the Sonic jump out of a plane. We've watched it bungee jump. This year, it even starred in its very own music video. But how does it handle the real world? Does it live up to the reliability and quality standards that Chevrolet is famous for? Of course it does. But to prove it, Chevrolet employs a man whose only job is to test the durability of the Sonic. His name…

Courtesy Chevrolet is proud to announce that as of the end of last year, Chevrolet set a global sales record, increased sales in 15 of their global markets, and helped parent company, GM, become the world's top auto seller. That's right, GM sold more than 9 million vehicles in 2011, and 4.76 million of those units were new Chevrolet models.

In fact, Chevrolet broke their own sales records this year, starting with…