Dec 19, 2011
Evatran today announced that it has opened its online Plugless Power product reservation system and is offering a $150 rebate card, which can be used to cover up to six months of electricity to recharge customers' vehicles, as an incentive to encourage advanced reservations. The Preferred Customer Group will allow Evat ... Continue reading
Hertz Redefines the Journey With Additions to Prestige and Adrenaline Collections
Dec 15, 2011
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, introduces new vehicles to the Prestige and Adrenaline Collections, includingthe Cadillac CTS, Camaro SS Convertible and Corvette Convertible. "Hertz is expanding its Car Collection vehicles based on strong demand by consumers for an even ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: Katrina's 2012 Top 5 Vehicle Picks
Dec 14, 2011
Find Your Perfect New Car Match HERE HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2012 VEHICLES. Compact, sporty, fuel-saving engines with a fun-to-drive factor define many of my top 2012 vehicles. From the Hyundai Veloster to the Toyota Prius Plug-in, the trend with carmakers is ... Continue reading
Holiday Ads from Auto Makers Fail to Impress Consumers, According to Ace Metrix
Dec 14, 2011
In spite of the introduction of more than 150 new ads plugging new models and holiday promotions, automotive advertisers have experienced a lukewarm reception from U.S. consumers in Q4, according to Ace Metrix, the authority in television advertising effectiveness. The company, which today revealed lists of the most ef ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Rewards Excellence With UK Top Technician Award
Dec 14, 2011
Completion of a comprehensive training programme and a passion for customer service has seen aftersales technician, Luke Parlett of W H Brand Chevrolet in Spalding named Chevrolet Top Technician 2011. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Goes 'Shields Up' for Max Protection
Dec 12, 2011
When it comes to making sure the Chevrolet Cruze is as durable as it can be, Dave Schoener and his teammates are all wet. As a GM splash test engineer, Schoener helped develop an innovative splash shield for the Chevrolet Cruze that protects the engine compartment from water and potentially harmful contaminants. In add ... Continue reading
New Chevrolet Facebook App Makes Dreams Happen
Dec 12, 2011
With everything from parties to Christmas shopping, December is a great time to catch up with friends and family you've been meaning to see for ages. ... Continue reading
GM Switches Battery Type For 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV
Dec 9, 2011
is moving to a less volatile battery chemistry for its Chevy Spark electric car going on sale in 2013. GM will be using phosphate-based lithium ion batteries from Waltham, Massachusetts-based A123 Systems Inc. (AONE) that are less likely to burn than other lithium chemistry, including that used in the Volt model introd ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2011
The early market for electric vehicles is proving that demand for the vehicles exists across the globe. The combination of consumer purchase incentives, rising fossil fuel costs, and exciting new vehicle models is fueling a strong early adopter market. Production of electrified vehicles is gearing up all over the world ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 7, 2011
638-horsepower LS9 would you believe. Earlier in November, at the SEMA show Chevrolet introduced the COPO Camaro. A purpose-built drag race Camaro for Pro or semi-Pro drag racers to barrel down the quarter mile in about 9.8 seconds with terminal speeds of about 135 mph. Coming in 2012 is a high-performance Camaro ZL1 w ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Edges Out Dodge Challenger & Porsche 911 in Consumer Report Owner Satisfaction Survey
Dec 2, 2011
YONKERS, NY December 1, 2011; The Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in hybrid that has an advanced but unproven powertrain, and carries a $40,000 sticker price, is now the top-scoring model in Consumer Reportsâ latest annual owner-satisfaction survey. Ninety-three percent of respondents who own the Volt said they would defin ... Continue reading
GM's U.S. Sales Up 7 Percent in November 2011
Dec 1, 2011
DETROIT, Dec. 1, 2011 -- General Motors Co. today reported total sales of 180,402 vehicles in November, up 7 percent compared with November 2010. Retail deliveries were up 15 percent compared with the same month a year ago and accounted for 77 percent of GM sales. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey: Chevrolet Volt Edges Out Sports Cars for Top Spot
Dec 1, 2011
Volt narrowly edged out Dodge Challenger & Porsche 911 -- The Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in hybrid that has an advanced but unproven powertrain, and carries a $40,000 sticker price, is now the top-scoring model in Consumer Reports' latest annual owner-satisfaction survey. Ninety-three percent of respondents who own the Vol ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Volt Review By Steve Purdy
Nov 25, 2011
2012 CHEVROLET VOLT The Extended Range Electric Car By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau GM put a lot of eggs in this electric car basket. Development costs ran into the billions of dollars in spite of the Volt being essentially built on the Cruze platform. Of course that platform had to be substantially mo ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Review By Carey Russ - GM Serious About Small Cars +VIDEO
Nov 25, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Is General Motors now serious about small cars in North America? The company's past history in the subcompact field has been less than stellar. The late Aveo is best forgotten as it, even in its much-improved second generation, compared best to used cars fr ... Continue reading
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