First 2015 Corvette Z06 Goes for $1 Million at Auction
Apr 14, 2014
The auction of the first regular retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has helped raise more than $2.5 million for the upcoming Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute 32nd Annual Dinner, which will be held April 26 in Detroit. Donated by Chevrolet, the supercar went for $1 million at the Barrett-Jackson Collecto ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Engineers Discover Real-world Testing Provides Insight Test Environments Cannot
Apr 11, 2014
DETROIT â While the testing facilities at General Motorsâ multiple proving grounds around the world are state of the art, getting a test vehicle out into the real world is just as important as navigating simulated challenges. Three engineers assigned to Chevrolet products recently took that to the extreme. Wh ... Continue reading
GM to Replace Lock Cylinder During Ignition Switch Recall
Apr 11, 2014
Second repair added to vehicles recalled earlier DETROIT â General Motors informed the NHTSA today that it is adding ignition lock cylinders to its safety recall of 2.2 million older model cars in the United States. The cylinders can allow removal of the ignition key while the engine is running, leading to a possi ... Continue reading
GM Takes Action to Address Climate Change
Apr 10, 2014
In the year following the Climate Declaration signing, General Motors continues to prove there is economic opportunity in tackling climate change. Organized by sustainable business advocacy group Ceres and its Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy coalition, the Climate Declaration reinforces the economic ben ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Will Introduce Three New Cars in New York Next Week
Apr 10, 2014
Chevrolet will show off its strongest lineup of vehicles in the brandâs history at this yearâs New York Auto Show. Next week, Chevrolet will also introduce three new vehicles, including a new addition to Chevroletâs small-vehicle portfolio, an updated Chevrolet Cruze and a new variant of the seventh-gene ... Continue reading
Two GM engineers placed on paid leave as part of ignition switch probe
Apr 10, 2014
General Motors is creating a Speak Up for Safety program to recognize employees for ideas that make vehicles safer, and for speaking up when they see something that could impact customer safety, CEO Mary Barra said today. âGM must embrace a culture where safety and quality come first,â Barra said. âGM em ... Continue reading
Silverado High Country: HD Pickups with All-Day Comfort
Apr 9, 2014
Rugged luxury with heavy-duty capability, Silverado dependability Choice of gas, diesel or CNG power Advanced chassis controls for more capable, confident towing DETROIT â When you spend long days on the worksite or long nights towing a heavy trailer, comfort and capability are hardly a luxury. With its quiet, wel ... Continue reading
Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain Earn Top Safety Pick+ Ratings
Apr 9, 2014
The Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain with available forward collision alert technology, earned 2014 Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the only midsize SUVs of nine evaluated to earn Good ratings in the Instituteâs small overlap front crash test. The Equinox and Terrain join ... Continue reading
GM Invests $449 Million for Next Generation Electrification
Apr 9, 2014
In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants. âGeneral Motors is committed to building award-winning products and develop ... Continue reading
GM ANNOUNCES BIG INVESTMENT IN MICHIGAN FACILITIES AT APA MEETING
Apr 8, 2014
Detroit-Hamtramck and Brownstown Get Major Upgrades Detroit April 8, 2014; At an APA meeting held Detroit Athletic Club this morning, General Motors VP of North American Manufacturing, Gerald Johnson, took the stage before the Automotive Press Association with Michigan governor, Rick Snyder, and Detroitâs new mayo ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2014
The Chevrolet Equinox and its twin, the GMC Terrain, are the only midsize SUVs out of nine evaluated to earn a good rating in the IIHS small overlap front crash test, which continues to challenge manufacturers more than a year and a half after its introduction.The Equinox and the Terrain qualify for the Institute's hig ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2014
BINGHAM FARMS, Michigan â April 7th, 2014 â The 9th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America⢠awards were announced earlier today, with General Motors and Ford Motor Company leading the way with eight award winning vehicles each. Toyota and Nissan also did well, with both companies bringing home fiv ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Stingray to Offer Eight-Speed Automatic
Apr 7, 2014
An eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission will be offered in the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for 2015, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the 2014 North American Car of the Year. Designed and built by GM, the new transmission delivers world-class shift times that rival the best dual-clutch designs. Th ... Continue reading
GM Earns More ENERGY STAR Awards
Apr 3, 2014
For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized General Motors with a 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year â Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy management. The U.S. EPA also recognized GMâs effo ... Continue reading
GM Statement: Barra Vows to Rebuild Customer Trust
Apr 3, 2014
General Motors CEO Mary Barra today testified before the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance investigating the GM ignition switch recall. The following statement may be attributed to her âThe issues raised in the hearing were tough but fair. I appreciate the intense interest by ... Continue reading
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