Chevrolet Spark EV will be first with SAE combo connector option in late December
Oct 2, 2013
The SAE International DC âComboâ Fast Charge station installation at the Fashion Valley Mall here is a milestone for plug-in electric vehicles â the first public installation in the U.S. of an industry-coordinated standard for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles. The Chevrolet Spark EV, availab ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2013
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 187,195 vehicles in the United States in September, down 11 percent compared year over year. Retail sales were down 6 percent versus a year ago and fleet sales were down 27 percent. Retail sales were up 2 percent on a selling day-adjusted basis. âWe held our own when it come ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2013
Chevrolet is using the 2014 Silverado full-size pickup to explore the extremes of preparedness with the Volunteer Firefighter and Black Ops concepts shown publicly for the first time Friday at the State Fair of Texas. Chevrolet developed the Silverado Z71 Volunteer Firefighter concept truck, which honors the service ... Continue reading
GM and U.S. Army to Expand Fuel Cell Testing
Sep 30, 2013
General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center are expanding their collaboration in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Through a new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, GM and TARDEC will jointly test new hydrogen fuel cell-related materials and ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids September 23-29, 2013
Sep 29, 2013
* We drove the new and redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla at an East Coast media preview in Miami this week. Watch for our full report here on The Auto Channel. * The return of Alfa Romeo to the U.S.will take a little longer. Fiat is delaying the brand's return until the second quarter of 2014, Chrysler has said. Sergio Ma ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2013
Chevrolet and GMC today revealed the all-new 2015 models of the Silverado HD and Sierra HD full-size pickups, featuring segment-leading capabilities across the range including the highest payload â 7,374 pounds â and the highest conventional trailering rating â 19,600 pounds. Silverado HDâs all-n ... Continue reading
Chevy's Texas-Built SUVs Big Sellers in Lone Star State
Sep 27, 2013
The Chevrolet Tahoe accounted for 30 percent, or three of 10, full-size SUVs sold in Texas so far this year and its larger Suburban sibling accounted for 15 percent of full-size SUV sales in the Lone Star State year to date. Combined, the two trucks account for nearly one in two full-size SUV sales in Texas. Houston is ... Continue reading
Chevy Cruze Celebrating its three-year anniversary with more than 2 million units sold
Sep 27, 2013
September marks the three-year anniversary of the Chevrolet Cruze in the U.S., a hallmark for the global compact that is Chevroletâs best-selling nameplate with more than 2 million units sold around the world. Cruze has been a big contributor to General Motorsâ U.S. and global sales gains since its launch ... Continue reading
GM Upgraded to Investment Grade Rating by Moody's
Sep 24, 2013
General Motors Co. reported today that Moodyâs Investors Service upgraded the company to investment grade rating, from Ba1 to Baa3, with a stable outlook. According to Moodyâs announcement, the upgrade reflects its view that GMâs competitive position and credit metrics will continue to improve based on t ... Continue reading
General Motors Announces Refinancing Transactions
Sep 23, 2013
General Motors Co. announced today it has reached an agreement to repurchase 120 million shares of its Series A Preferred Stock from the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (UAW VEBA) for a total cash consideration of approximately $3.2 billion or $27 per share. The agreement is contingent upon the closing of an offerin ... Continue reading
From subcompact to full-size pickup, Chevrolet earns highest possible NHTSA ratings
Sep 20, 2013
Among 2014 model year vehicles, Chevrolet offers seven with 5-Star Overall Vehicle Scores for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than any other brand and more than Ford and Toyota combined. In New Car Assessment Program testing, NHTSA gave its highest possible 5-star Overall Score ... Continue reading
State of Michigan presents eight environmental awards to GM
Sep 19, 2013
General Motors and seven of its facilities are being recognized by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for longtime support of environment-focused community collaboration. GM remains the leader for most Neighborhood Environmental Partner awards granted since the program began in 2005. GM received the depar ... Continue reading
How to get the most out of Chevrolet's all-new, all-electric mini-car
Sep 18, 2013
Car reviewers describe the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV as âfun,â âspunkyâ and a âhoot to drive.â With 130hp and 400 lb-ft of instant torque, the all-electric mini-car can go from 0 to 60 in less than 7.6 seconds. âSpark EV is the new benchmark for electric cars aimed at urban driv ... Continue reading
All-New Chevrolet Stingray Coupes Rolling out of Bowling Green Plant
Sep 18, 2013
Chevrolet today began shipping the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe to dealers. âItâs an amazing sight to see the transporters filled with Stingrays heading to customers in all corners of the country,â said Dave Tatman, plant manager of General Motorsâ Bowling Green Assembly plant. âThe pri ... Continue reading
2013 GM Truck Homecoming Fort Wayne Indiana By Steve Purdy
Sep 16, 2013
2013 Chevrolet And GMC Truck Homecoming Fort Wayne Indiana ... Continue reading
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