News By Topic: Chevrolet

GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club

Oct 29, 2014

Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GM’s global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT –Today at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the company’s Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading

Mary Barra Addresses Detroit Economic Club

Oct 29, 2014

General Motors CEO Mary Barra addressed the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday. Her prepared remarks are below. As always, the speaker’s words are definitive. *** Thank you, Sandy, for that kind introduction, and thanks also to Beth and the Detroit Economic Club for having me here today. This is the perfect setting ... Continue reading

Next-Generation Chevrolet Volt Features All-New Voltec Propulsion System for More Efficiency

Oct 29, 2014

When the next-generation Chevrolet Volt debuts at the North American International Auto Show in January, it will feature an all-new Voltec extended range electric vehicle (EREV) propulsion system substantially developed from Volt owners including data collected on their driving behaviors. The Voltec system includes the ... Continue reading

How Chevrolet Can Help When Monsters Attack

Oct 29, 2014

Imagined OnStar calls and Halloween safety tips for a fun and safe holiday DETROIT – If your car gets swarmed by zombies, would you know what to do? While that question may seem far-fetched, car safety is an integral part of ensuring every little vampire and mummy gets home safely after trick-or-treating. Chevrole ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report

Oct 28, 2014

Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report ... Continue reading

GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club

Oct 28, 2014

Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GM’s global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT –Today at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the company’s Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading

GM's Boler-Davis Awarded 2014 Technologist of the Year

Oct 28, 2014

Pioneer’s story inspires STEM students, professionals DETROIT – Although initially discouraged from pursuing engineering by a teacher, a young high school student pursued her curiosity and love of math and science. That former teenager is now General Motors Senior Vice President of Global Quality and Customer ... Continue reading

City Express Begins Making Its Way to Dealerships

Oct 26, 2014

DETROIT – Chevrolet’s all-new 2015 City Express cargo van, with a starting price of $22,950, began shipping to dealerships today. Drivers looking for cargo hauling flexibility with efficiency, and fleet managers who want value-driven capability with lower operating costs than full-size vans, are now able to p ... Continue reading

GM Paves Way for Global Active Safety Development

Oct 26, 2014

General Motors today revealed that the development of one of the largest active automotive safety testing areas in North America is nearly complete at its Milford Proving Ground campus. The $12 million project broke ground in June 2013 and is scheduled to be fully functional by December of this year. This newly added, ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette

Oct 24, 2014

2015 Chevrolet Corvette RECALL - vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both ... Continue reading

GM Financial Reports September Quarter 2014 Operating Results

Oct 23, 2014

Earnings of $158 million Consumer loan and lease originations of $5.8 billion Annualized net credit losses of 2.0% on average consumer finance receivables End of period earning assets of $38.2 billion FORT WORTH, TX -- October 23, 2014: GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Compa ... Continue reading

Chevrolet's Crash Course on Avoiding Collisions

Oct 22, 2014

Advanced technologies can help customers in common crash situations DETROIT – Even the best, most defensive drivers can end up in an unexpected crash. Chevrolet’s 2015 lineup provides key features that help protect drivers and passengers before, during or after a crash, but the focus is on new technologies ai ... Continue reading

GM Installing Vast Solar Array at Lordstown Plant

Oct 21, 2014

2.2 MW project is company’s largest in Western Hemisphere LORDSTOWN, OH -- October 21, 2014: General Motors’ new 2.2 megawatt ground-mounted solar array will be complete by the end of 2014 at its Lordstown Complex, home of the Chevrolet Cruze. When the last of more than 8,500 solar panels are in place, it wil ... Continue reading

Millikin to Retire as GM General Counsel

Oct 20, 2014

DETROIT – General Motors today announced that General Counsel Michael Millikin informed the company of his decision to retire in early 2015. The company will immediately begin an external search for his replacement. “Mike has had a tremendous career, spanning more than 40 years, with the vast majority of it a ... Continue reading

Hey, Doc! Sewage, Beer and Food Scraps Can Power Chevrolet's Bi-fuel Impala +VIDEO

Oct 20, 2014

DETROIT – Trash to fuel, the stuff of the 1980s sci-fi comedy movie trilogy “Back to the Future,” is now a reality. The 2015 Bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala – not a tricked-out DeLorean – really can run on leftovers, table scraps and, oh, yeah, grains from brewing beer. Cleveland-based quasar energy g ... Continue reading