News By Topic: Chevrolet

Concept Corvette, Camaro and SS models highlight breadth of performance range at SEMA

Nov 4, 2013

Chevrolet provided the first look at nine high-performance concept cars today at the SEMA Show. The horsepower-infused range includes stylized versions the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray, SS sports sedan and a variety of restyled 2014 Camaros – including the all-new Z/28. “From the all-new Corvette Stingray t ... Continue reading

GM October 2013 U.S. Sales - Up 16%

Nov 1, 2013

2013-11-01 back Print | Email | Sales Release [pdf] | Sales Release | Add This | DETROIT – General Motors Co. dealers delivered 226,402 vehicles in the United States in October, up 16 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales were also up 16 percent and fleet sales were up 14 percent. “Chevrolet, Cadillac and B ... Continue reading

GM's U.S. Sales up 16 percent in October

Nov 1, 2013

General Motors Co. dealers delivered 226,402 vehicles in the United States in October, up 16 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales were also up 16 percent and fleet sales were up 14 percent. “Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick-GMC all performed well in the month, and the sales tempo really picked up after the governm ... Continue reading

GM Design's Tom Peters Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

Oct 31, 2013

In addition to more than 30 years of designing some of General Motors’ most memorable vehicles, Tom Peters led the exterior studio teams that produced two of GM’s most important product introductions this year – the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and 2014 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup. On Sunday ... Continue reading

Study shows high-intensity discharge headlamps can help drivers stop sooner

Oct 30, 2013

With Daylight Saving Time ending this Sunday, many people will drive in the dark more often. For those uneasy with night driving, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala can help brighten the task. The enhanced visibility provided by Impala’s headlamps can help drivers avoid crashes after dark, the riskiest time of day. Accordi ... Continue reading

GM Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $0.7 Billion

Oct 30, 2013

EPS of $0.45 includes net loss from special items of $0.51 per share EBIT-adjusted of $2.6 billion, up from $2.3 billion in the third quarter of 2012 DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced third quarter net income to common stockholders of $0.7 billion or $0.45 per fully diluted share, down from $1.5 billion ... Continue reading

GM Financial Reports September Quarter Operating Results

Oct 30, 2013

GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. announced earnings of $161 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to $123 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $445 million, compared to $372 million for the nine months ended September 30, ... Continue reading

Winter's Coming - New SUV's From Under $16,000 to Over $150,000

Oct 29, 2013

Auto Central, October 29, 2013; I hate to say it fellow TACH'ers but winter is on its wayu to our viewers in the Northern Hemisphere. I hope that you haven't forgotten but winter means snow and icy roads in 43 of the 50 United States and in every Province in Canada. So if this is the year you decide that its time for a ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Spark Mini-Car Production Exceeds 1 Million Units

Oct 29, 2013

GM Korea’s Changwon plant began producing the Spark in 2009 Spark is sold in more than 150 markets Seoul – General Motors announced today that more than 1 million Chevrolet Sparks have been produced since it began manufacturing the current generation of mini-car in 2009. As of the end of September, total 1,01 ... Continue reading

Five Questions with GM Engineering VP John Calabrese

Oct 29, 2013

John Calabrese began his career with General Motors as an intern in 1979 and now serves as one of the leading advocates for GM's science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, educational outreach. With responsibility for global vehicle engineering and global technology operations, he takes personally the pursuit ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports' Auto Reliability Study Surprises

Oct 29, 2013

CONSUMER REPORTS OFFERS SOME SURPRISES Annual Auto Reliability Rankings Announced By Steve Purdy Photo by Bob Benko TheAutoChannel Michigan Bureau Detroit October 28, 2013; At the APA meeting held at the Detroit Athletic Club; Jake Fisher, auto test director for Consumer Reports, offered a few surprises as he previewed ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Previews Performance-Oriented SEMA Concepts

Oct 28, 2013

Chevrolet today previewed several performance-oriented concepts of some of the brand’s most popular passenger cars, including the Sonic and all-new Impala. The cars will debut at the SEMA Show, Nov. 5-8, in Las Vegas. It’s the world’s largest convention of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. Ch ... Continue reading

TRW Receives 10 Quality Excellence Awards From General Motors

Oct 28, 2013

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. was recently awarded the 2013 General Motors (GM) Supplier Quality Excellence Award at 10 of its manufacturing facilities for achieving consistently high levels of quality performance during the past year. The 10 TRW sites honored with the award include: Ansan TSCL, South Korea – stee ... Continue reading

Manchester United And Chevrolet On Trax To Help Foundation

Oct 28, 2013

One lucky fan will have the chance to drive away with a unique Chevrolet Trax signed by the Manchester United first team in a special eBay for Charity auction launched today. ... Continue reading

Chevy Silverado All-new full-size pickups engineered to outlast the toughest tasks

Oct 24, 2013

DETROIT –benefits from 12.5 million miles of durability testing before the first customer ever receives the keys. From the scorching desert of Yuma, Ariz. to the sub-zero cold of Kapuskasing, Ontario, and the outdoor torture tests of General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Mich., the all-new full-s ... Continue reading