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Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of October 13-19, 2014

Oct 19, 2014

* 2014 Texas Truck Rodeo The big winners are: Truck of Texas: 2015 Ford F-150, SUV of Texas: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, CUV of Texas: 2015 Lincoln MKC, and Truck Line of Texas: Ford. * Green Car Journal has announced its five finalists for the prestigious Green Truck of the Year award that will be presented at the 2014 ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Previews Performance-Inspired SEMA Cars

Oct 17, 2014

SS, Impala, Sonic and Cruze demonstrate possibilities of personalization DETROIT -- October 17, 2014; Chevrolet today previewed several performance-oriented concepts of some of the brand’s most popular passenger cars, including the SS Sport, Sonic, Impala and Cruze. They will debut Nov. 4-7 in Las Vegas at the SEM ... Continue reading

11 More GM Facilities Become Landfill-Free

Oct 16, 2014

GM continues global movement to zero waste; 122 sites send nothing to landfill DETROIT – Eleven more General Motors facilities have achieved landfill-free status. The running total is 122 manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations spanning Asia, Europe, and South and North America that recycle, reuse or conver ... Continue reading

Chevy Silverado HD Strong Arms the Competition

Oct 15, 2014

Frame twist test shows importance of strong materials in big job pickups DETROIT – How tough are heavy-duty trucks? A recent frame-twisting test found that the use of roll-formed steel in its bed allowed the tailgate of the 2015 Silverado 2500HD pickup to be lowered on uneven terrain while greater twisting of one ... Continue reading

GM Delivers its Best Third Quarter Global Sales Since 1980

Oct 15, 2014

Chevrolet up 9 percent in North America Cadillac up 63 percent in China Buick global sales up 7 percent General Motors Co. sold 2,449,595 vehicles around the world in the third quarter of 2014, up 2 percent compared with a year ago. It was the company’s best third quarter since 1980. In the first nine months of 20 ... Continue reading

General Motors Sets September Sales Record in China

Oct 10, 2014

Demand rises 15.2% to 319,936 units SHANGHAI – In September, General Motors and its joint ventures in China had their second-best month of 2014. Their domestic sales rose 15.2 percent on an annual basis to 319,936 units, an all-time high for the month. During September, GM and its joint ventures also surpassed 20 ... Continue reading

'Corvette Canvas' to Benefit Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

Oct 10, 2014

Gala fundraiser project embodies spirit of Detroit’s creative economy DETROIT – A 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will become a canvas on wheels when threeGeneral Motors automotive designers transform it into a “performance art car” during the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) Gala Fundrai ... Continue reading

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Roll Out of Wentzville

Oct 9, 2014

More than 125 Chevrolet and GMC dealer representatives came to the new home of the Colorado and Canyon midsize pickup trucks today to personally take delivery of their first orders. Dozens of trucks, dealers, and VIPs converged on General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly plant as part of dealer drive-away and truck lau ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Sells More than 1 Million Sparks Worldwide

Oct 9, 2014

Chevrolet has reached a big number in mini cars, surpassing 1 million sales worldwide of the Spark and Beat. It is fresh evidence of Chevrolet’s small car lineup attracting more people to the brand around the world. Earlier this year, Chevrolet sold its 3 millionth Cruze compact car. The Spark first went on sale a ... Continue reading

A Hat-Trick of Chevrolet Performance Models

Oct 9, 2014

By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6636) About fifty miles west from our Nation’s Capital situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains are some wonderful and scenic driving roads that provide the opportunity to experience cars that are intended to be driven hard. A beauti ... Continue reading

Consumer Response to Clean Diesel Cars, Pick Ups and SUVs Drives More Fueling Stations

Oct 7, 2014

To Add Diesel Fuel Pumps Las Vegas, NV – Advanced clean diesel passenger vehicles will be highlighted at this week’s “Future of Fuels Showcase” at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show in Las Vegas. The Diesel Technology Forum is representing the diesel industry at the â ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Vehicles Available In U.S. 2014-2017

Oct 7, 2014

A thorough list of clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs currently available in the U.S. Clean diesel is a proven technology that is quiet and fun to drive. Recent advances in emission control technology, combined with the introduction of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel in 2006 enabled diesel-powered cars and pickup trucks t ... Continue reading

Pack Mentality: Chevrolet’s Tips for Traveling with a Pet

Oct 7, 2014

A a study last year by AAA and a major hotel chain revealed more than half of U.S. dog and cat owners said they take their cats and dogs when they travel.</p> <p>So whether it’s a scenic color tour or a holiday sojourn to relatives, it’s reigning cats and dogs in Chevrolets this fall.</p> <p>Before you go, th ... Continue reading

AAA-University of Utah Study - Unsafe Driving Distractions Caused By Many Hands-free Systems

Oct 7, 2014

inShare1 AAA Urges Manufacturers to Focus on Accuracy and Usability to Reduce Cognitive Distraction WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 7, 2014) – With three out of four drivers believing that hands-free technology is safe to use, Americans may be surprised to learn that these popular new vehicle features may actually increase ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Fights Breast Cancer for Fourth Year

Oct 6, 2014

For the fourth consecutive October, Chevrolet and General Motors’ employees, dealers and customers are uniting to battle breast cancer. They hope to exceed the $1.1 million raised by the American Cancer Society in 2013 through Chevrolet’s nationwide grassroots support for the society’s Making Strides Aga ... Continue reading