2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Delivers 460 HP
May 28, 2013
DETROIT May 28, 2013; The 2014 Corvette Stingrayâs all-new LT1 6.2L V-8 engine is SAE-certified at 460 horsepower (343 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb-ft of torque (630 Nm) at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system, Chevrolet announced today. The Stingray is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) a ... Continue reading
High-Country Accessories for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Model
May 24, 2013
From Mac Gordon 05-18-2013 DETROIT - GM tips its truck hand, unleashing 2014 model pickups ASAR (as soon as ready). Are 2013 brands backfiring? Without delays until the 2014 show season unfolds in November, GM and GMAC are rolling out three firsts in the pickup market. Intent on pressing its lead over competitors in th ... Continue reading
EcoCAR 2 Competition Announces Year Two Winner: Penn State University
May 24, 2013
EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future today named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The 15 universities competing in EcoCAR 2 gathered in Yuma, Arizona last week for six days of rigorous vehicle testing and evaluation on drive quality and environmental impact a ... Continue reading
Akerson Stresses Leadership to Notre Dame Business Grads
May 23, 2013
GM CEO says four easy-to-define approaches are keys to success SOUTH BEND, Ind. â General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson told graduates of the Mendoza School of Business at Notre Dame on Saturday that authentic leadership is the greatest need in the world where they will work and live. âEvery institution ... Continue reading
GM China Advanced Technical Center Receives LEED Silver Certification
May 23, 2013
Adopts advanced green building best practices and technologies SHANGHAI â The GM China Advanced Technical Center (ATC) in Shanghai has been awarded Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The LEED certification program is a globally re ... Continue reading
GM Invests $44.5 Million in Lansing Grand River Plant
May 23, 2013
New logistics center improves efficiency and quality, creates 200 jobs LANSING, Mich. â General Motors today announced a $44.5 million investment to build a Logistics Optimization Center at its Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, creating 200 new jobs. The investment will be used to build a 400,000-square-foot bui ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Spark EV Lease as Low as $199 per Month
May 23, 2013
Could save owner average $150 monthly in fuel costs based on EPA assessments DETROIT. â Chevrolet announced today a low mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT for as low as $199 per month* for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making t ... Continue reading
Honda CR-V Leads KBB.Com's 10 Best 2013 SUVs Under $25,000
May 22, 2013
IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2013 -- Shoppers in the market for an affordable new SUV can see which models the experts recommend most in the list of 10 Best SUVs Under $25,000 of 2013 from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. In this inaugural list ... Continue reading
Auto Maker News - GM Foundation and Chevrolet Donate to 'Help 4 Oklahoma'
May 21, 2013
The General Motors Foundation is pledging $50,000, and Chevrolet is donating a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup to Forgotten Harvest to assist with the organization's "Help 4 Oklahoma" campaign to get supplies to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and help those impacted by this week's devastating tornadoes. " ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim Cruises the New 2013 Chevrolet Silverado - Review
May 20, 2013
By Fireball Tim Lawrence HOLLYWOOD USA - May 20, 2013: Have you ever had a truck? Seems like a pretty straight forward question, but unless you've actually owned one, it's hard to imagine just what it feels like to live a life that requires one. Sure, the gas mileage isn't so good as a Prius, but hauling wood around in ... Continue reading
GM Hires Detroit-area High Schoolers to Serve, Learn, Lead
May 20, 2013
A group of 110 Detroit-area high school students are about to begin paid summer internships as members of the brand-new GM Student Corps, a program introduced today by General Motors North America President Mark Reuss that combines service, education and mentoring. The students representing 11 United Way Network of Exc ... Continue reading
GM Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Help Victims of Texas Tornadoes
May 17, 2013
The General Motors Foundation is pledging $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity to help victims of the recent tornadoes in five Texas counties. The funds will be used to help restore neighborhoods devastated by Wednesdayâs storms. âHelping Texas residents rebuild and repair their homes is a critical priority for H ... Continue reading
General Motors Honors Dana as 2012 Supplier of Year in Ecuador
May 15, 2013
Dana Holding Corporation has been honored by General Motors as a 2012 Supplier of the Year in recognition of its operations that support GM's production in Ecuador. GM Ecuador also named Dana as the best supplier of direct material in the chassis category. The GM Ecuador Supplier Awards recognize the work of domestic a ... Continue reading
GM to Source Small Cargo Vehicle from Nissan for U.S., Canada Markets
May 14, 2013
General Motors Co. and Nissan announced today the companies have signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the United States and Canada. GM will procure the vehicle from Nissan and distribute it through the Chevrolet dealer network. GM expects the Chevrolet City Express, based ... Continue reading
GM Donates $10,000 to Flint for Tree-Planting Project
May 10, 2013
Funds will help support cityâs phytoremediation of historic âChevy in the Holeâ plant site FLINT, Mich. â Two days after announcing plans to purchase the first Durant-Dort Carriage Company factory in Flint, the automaker presented Flint city leaders with $10,000 to purchase and plant trees this spri ... Continue reading
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