Consumers Moving to Fuel-efficient 4-Cylinder Engines
Mar 16, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 16, 2011 DETROIT, March 16, 2011 -- Consumer demand for fuel efficiency and advancements in engine technology have moved four-cylinder models to the top of consumers' shopping lists. In 2007, four-cylinder models represented 23 percent of Chevrolet retail sales in the United States, less than ... Continue reading
U.S. Car Buyers Still Unclear on How Hybrids Work
Mar 16, 2011
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the differences between various alternative fuel cars are confusing consumers, according to a new survey of some 1,900 new car buyers and browsers in the U.S. That lack of knowledge could mean fewer hybrids are purchased according to Synovate, the market ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
Auto Central March 10, 2011; The IIHS has reported that after earning the top rating of good for roof strength, the Honda Odyssey minivan, and 3 large GM SUVs (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave) become the latest 2011 Top Safety Pick winners. The Odyssey is the second minivan to earn Top Safety Pick sin ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 10, 2011 DETROIT, March 10, 2011 -- The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse today received a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for all models built after January. "Car buyers shopping for safety get a big head start with vehicles earning our Top Safety Pick desig ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
The Auto Channel - Vincentric's 7th annual Best Value in America awards were released today, with Toyota, Volvo, and GMC winning the inaugural brand value awards for Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles, and Trucks respectively. A revived Chevrolet also performed strongly, buoyed by its new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Vol ... Continue reading
Special Gas Tank Caters to All-Electric Chevy Volt Drivers
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 WARREN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ben Short isn't complaining about the rising price of gasoline. In fact, the Pittsford, N.Y., Chevrolet Volt owner doesn't pay attention to the rising prices since he's only used about a half a tank of gas in the last three weeks. Short is an ea ... Continue reading
Alert: GM Media Conference Call
Mar 10, 2011
PR Newswire Mar. 10 DETROIT ââ¬â General Motors will host a media conference call at 9 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 10, to discuss the recently announced leadership transition. à Dan Akerson, GM chairman and CEO, will lead the call. Dial in information: United States: (800) 230-1951 International: (612) 3 ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 10, 2011 DETROIT, March 10, 2011 -- Chris Liddell Steps Down After Record IPO Treasurer Dan Ammann to assume CFO Role General Motors Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Chris Liddell today announced that he will leave the company April 1, 2011, having completed the largest public offeri ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hosts March 16 Unveiling of Granite Bay's 'Dream' Baseball Field
Mar 9, 2011
PR Newswire Mar. 9 Local Community Invited to Help Dedicate Renovated Field at Ronald Feist Park What: Lakeside Little Leaguers in Granite Bay will walk onto a completely renovated baseball field during the official unveiling on March 16 thanks to Chevrolet, the Scotts Company and a local woman who entered the league i ... Continue reading
Chevrolets Tweet to SXSW Using Futuristic OnStar Technology
Mar 7, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 7, 2011 DETROIT, March 7, 2011 -- Ten teams from across the nation raise funds for a good cause powered by OnStar First public test for OnStar intelligent Twitter technology OnStar to lead panel on "The Connected Car: Driving Technology" at SXSW OnStar-equipped Chevrolet vehicles will come to ... Continue reading
Motors Liquidation Company Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed
Mar 4, 2011
DETROIT--The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York orally ruled today that it would confirm the Chapter 11 Plan of Motors Liquidation Company (f/k/a General Motors Corporation) ("MLC") and would issue a written decision confirming the same shortly. The Chapter 11 case of MLC is one of the ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Provides Ultimate SXSW Experience
Mar 3, 2011
PR Newswire AUSTIN, Texas, March 3, 2011 AUSTIN, Texas, March 3, 2011 -- For the second year in a row, Chevrolet is a Super Sponsor of the interactive, film, and music festival South by Southwest (SXSW). Chevrolet is giving attendees the chance to experience new technologies from General Motors, drive the latest produc ... Continue reading
Retail Sales Propel General Motors to 49 Percent Gain in February
Mar 1, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 1, 2011 DETROIT, March 1, 2011 -- Year-over-year retail sales gain of 70 percent highest on record Car, Truck and Crossover segment retail sales each rise 59 percent or more GMââ¬â¢s newest vehicles continue to gain customers ââ¬â retail sales up 119 percent Retail sale ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles to Take Center Stage at IEEE-USA Workshop in Austin
Feb 25, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2011 WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf will be featured attractions at the IEEE-USA Electric Vehicles & Personal Transportation Workshop on Friday 4 March at the Renaissance Austin (Texas) Hotel. The event will explore the challe ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze-Flash! New Model To Hatch At Geneva
Feb 25, 2011
With both the British and World Touring Car Championship titles in its armoury, the Cruze is already a winner - and at the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet will pull the wraps off the variant that will bring it even greater success in the sales charts. ... Continue reading
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