2010's Top 10 Selling Vehicles in US
Jan 5, 2011
Detroit January 4, 2011; The AP published an Autodata Corp. list of the top selling cars and trucks in the U.S. in 2010, the total sales of each vehicle and the percent change in sales from 2009. ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2011
GM's four brands sell 118,435 more vehicles in 2010 than eight brands did in 2009 GM December retail sales up 27 percent, best month in 2010 Chevrolet sales improve 16 percent in 2010 Buick sales rose 52 percent in 2010 ââ¬â the highest improvement of any major brand GMC increased sales 29 percent for the y ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2011
PR Newswire YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2011 New MyFord/MyLincoln Touch system overcomplicated and distracting YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX scored too low in testing to be recommended by Consumer Reports. The vehicles are part of a test group in the Fe ... Continue reading
2011 Chevy Volt Builds on Earlier GM Electrification Efforts
Dec 24, 2010
WARREN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2010 WARREN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2010 -- The Chevrolet Volts now being delivered to enthusiastic retail customers would not have been possible without the lessons learned from previous General Motors electrification efforts. Many of the technologies resulting from the development of the ground-break ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Achieves 5-Star Overall Safety Score
Dec 23, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze earned five-star crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), further building on the vehicle's safety record in markets around the world. The Cruze was tested under NHTSA's revised New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) implemented this fall for the 2011 model yea ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
Dec 22, 2010
2011 Chevrolet Cruze received the highest possible ratings of "Good" in front, side, rear and rollover crash protection tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which recognized Cruze as a 2011 Top Safety Pick. "The new Cruze was clearly engineered from the ground up to meet the highest standards in safety ... Continue reading
Chevy Turns to Ham Radio Geek for Antenna Solution
Dec 21, 2010
When spy shots surfaced of the pre-production version of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, an outcry went up among Camaro enthusiasts over the AM/FM whip antenna positioned on the rear deck lid. Quite simply, they hated it. Chevrolet was quick to respond, commissioning a self-described antenna freak named Don Hibb ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Wraps Up For Christmas
Dec 20, 2010
We will spend an average total of 117.5 million hours and £1.65 billion wrapping our Christmas presents this year as a nation. This amounts to over 6.3 days in a single person's lifetime and at a cost of up to £2,123. ... Continue reading
GM Names Joel Ewanick Global Chief Marketing Officer
Dec 19, 2010
General Motors today announced that Joel Ewanick has been appointed Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. "As we continue our rapid growth in major global markets, it is important that we take a more customer-focused view of our overall marketing strategy," said Dan Akerson, Chief Executive Offic ... Continue reading
Recall: 2011 Cadillac, 2011 Chevriolet, 2011 GMC
Dec 18, 2010
Vehicle Make / Model / Year CADILLAC / SRX / 2011 CHEVROLET / EQUINOX / 2011 GMC / TERRAIN / 2011 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 15, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V623000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,843 Sum ... Continue reading
Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale for $225,000
Dec 17, 2010
DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2010 DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, has purchased the first Chevrolet Volt offered for sale. Proceeds will benefit science, math, engineering, and technology education initiatives through the Detroit Public Schools Foun ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sonata Named Finalist for 2011 North American Car of the Year
Dec 16, 2010
The game-changing and all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named one of three finalists for North American Car of the Year, one of the most exclusive automotive awards in the world. (A jury of 49 independent automotive journalists evaluated all the new cars introduced this year and chose three that will compete for the ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Charity Auction Closed at $225,000
Dec 14, 2010
The online auction for the Chevrolet Volt closed at 6 p.m. today at $225,000. Chevrolet will announce the auction winner, and present the auction proceeds to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, after verifying the final bid. The vehicle offered in the charity auction was the first Chevrolet Volt available for sale, ... Continue reading
Sports Car Market Not Recovering Despite Strong Sales for Domestics, says Edmunds.com Analysis
Dec 14, 2010
While the domestic 'pony cars' are bucking the strong downward trend, the other sports cars continue to endure significant declinesâ This year, sports cars have made up about 2.9 percent of all car sales, down from its recent high of 3.1 percent in 2002. However, some sports cars from the domestic automakers are b ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Welcomes Plug-In Vehicle Announcement
Dec 14, 2010
Chevrolet has welcomed the UK Government's commitment to a £5,000 grant for customers buying plug-in electric cars. ... Continue reading
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