GM Celebrates Next Generation of Innovation and Engineering at Robot Competition - VIDEO STORY
May 13, 2011
DETROIT - May 13, 2011: US teens are trailing their peers around the world in math and sciences. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, American students rank 25th in math and 17th in science. With Americans so behind, business leaders have few choices when looking to employ scientists ... Continue reading
Cruze Across America: Journalist Drives From California to New Jersey on Less Than 73 Gallons of Gas
May 13, 2011
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., May 11, 2011 -- Richard Truesdell, editorial director of Automotive Traveler Magazine and AutomotiveTraveler.com put the New Chevy Cruze Eco to the ultimate test. On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 he arrived in Little Falls, New Jersey at 10:00 a.m., ending a 3,000 mile road trip challenge which originated ... Continue reading
Breathing Right Helps Chevrolets Get More From Less
May 6, 2011
PONTIAC, Mich., May 6, 2011 -- Athletes understand that proper breathing is critical to maintaining peak performance under all conditions and so do Chevrolet powertrain engineers. Getting air in and exhaust gases out of the combustion chamber under all speeds and driving conditions is essential to outstanding drivabili ... Continue reading
May 4, 2011
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., May 4, 2011 BOWLING GREEN, Ky., May 4, 2011 -- General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, adding about 250 jobs. "This is a significant day for anyone who believes that America should ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Brings You Innovation News: Advanced Tire Saves Big Bucks for Chevy Cruze Drivers
May 4, 2011
DETROIT, May 4, 2011 DETROIT, May 4, 2011 -- With gas prices near or exceeding $4 a gallon, the efforts of GM engineers to boost fuel economy on the Chevrolet Cruze Eco compact are adding up. GM tire development engineer Chuck Lantz and his team worked with tire manufacturers to produce an industry benchmark tire that ... Continue reading
May 3, 2011
PR Newswire LITTLE FALLS, N.J., May 3, 2011 LITTLE FALLS, N.J., May 3, 2011 -- Richard Truesdell, editorial director of Automotive Traveler Magazine and AutomotiveTraveler.com is putting the New Chevy Cruze Eco to the ultimate test. On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 he is estimated to arrive in Little Falls, New Jersey at 10:0 ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Drawing New Customers to Dealers
May 2, 2011
DETROIT, May 2, 2011 DETROIT, May 2, 2011 -- The Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are a popular showroom draw for dealers as they let consumers look, touch and drive the electric car with extended-range capabilities. Â It's part of the plan to gain exposure for the vehicle and the Chevrolet brand. Almost nine of 10 ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Wrong on Electrics?
May 2, 2011
Both J.D. Power and Associates and the media have totally mischaracterized the data from the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Green Automotive Study on the adoption of innovative technologies like electric vehicles. Despite the news headlines, J.D. Power's own data actually indicates electric vehicles are poised to ... Continue reading
Edelbrock '57 Chevy Built by College Student
May 1, 2011
OHIO TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS BUILD '57 CHEVROLET BEL AIR FOR VIC EDELBROCK Custom Car Represents School's New Edelbrock Academy Program CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio Technical College (OTC) students have been diligently building a custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that will be given to aftermarket industry veteran Vic Edelbroc ... Continue reading
GM Says No Production Distruptions Due To Japan's Troubles
Apr 29, 2011
SAN ANTONIO April 28, 2011; Jim Forsyth writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co Chief Executive Dan Akerson said the company has not been greatly affected by supply disruptions due to the March earthquake in Japan, and the company wants to repay U.S. taxpayers before making acquisitions or declaring a divid ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Celebrates New York Centennial - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 28, 2011
NEW YORK - April 28, 2011: Since Chrysler has had so much success in establishing its roots in Detroit, Chevrolet takes a page out of the marketing book to draw its long connection to the Big Apple. Take a look at this enjoyable short retrospective. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Corvette Gets Amped Up for 2012 - VIDEO FEATURE
Apr 28, 2011
Improvements in interior and performance options among key upgrades DETROIT - April 29, 2011: Chevrolet announced today that it will once again elevate Corvette's performance capabilities with a series of improvements for the 2012 model year that improve on-track performance and on-road comfort. They include enhancemen ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2011
Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf earn the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the first-ever U.S. crash test evaluations of plug-in electric cars. The milestone demonstrates that automakers are using the same safety engineering in new electric cars as they do in gasoline-powered vehi ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Will Expand Military Discount in May
Apr 26, 2011
DETROIT, April 26, 2011 DETROIT, April 26, 2011 -- Chevrolet will honor National Military Appreciation Month by expanding the industry-leading GM Military Discount à to military spouses and retirees; offering an exclusive "Honor" badge to anyone who buys an eligible Chevrolet through the program, and by donating $10 ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 26, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, achieving "good" scores in four types of crash tests and offering crash-avoiding electronic stability control. The IIHS tests vehicles to determine how well they protect occupa ... Continue reading
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