Buyer Demand Keeps Most GM U.S. Plants Open During Traditional Summer Shutdown
Jun 17, 2010
-- July production to help reduce wait times for popular vehicles DETROIT, June 17 -- Most General Motors' U.S. plants will forego traditional summer shutdowns to help meet buyer demand for popular Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac cars, crossovers, and trucks. Nine of the 11 assembly plants will continue to operate ... Continue reading
US Auto Makers Support End to Discriminatory Taxes on Rental Cars
Jun 17, 2010
WASHINGTON--The American Automotive Policy Council - on behalf of Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company - announced its support for proposals in Congress to end an array of discriminatory taxes imposed by different states on consumers who need or chose to rent cars and trucks. A total of $7 ... Continue reading
GM Discovers Reason for Decades of Brand Decline: Statement on the Use of Chevrolet and Chevy
Jun 10, 2010
'Chevy' will continue to reflect the enthusiasm of customers and fans DETROIT, June 10 -- Today's emotional debate over a poorly worded memo on our use of the Chevrolet brand is a good reminder of how passionately people feel about Chevrolet. It is a passion we share and one we do not take for granted. We love Chevy. I ... Continue reading
RECALL: GM Will Deactivate Heated Washer Fluid Systems Customers Will Receive $100 Voluntary Payment
Jun 9, 2010
DETROIT June 8, 2010; General Motors Co. is recalling 1.5 million 2007-2009 model cars, trucks and crossovers to disable a heated washer fluid system module that could pose a fire risk. Because the feature will be disabled, GM will make a voluntary payment of $100 to the owner or lessee of each vehicle. There are no kn ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2010
Appearance of Big Truck in Top 20 New-Car List May Be Another Sign of Economic Recovery ATLANTA, June 8 -- Americans' love affair with muscle cars continued on AutoTrader.com as the new Ford Mustang claimed the No. 1 spot on AutoTrader.com's most-viewed new vehicles list in May, followed at No. 2 by the new Chevy Camar ... Continue reading
OnStar, Google Partner to Expand Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Jun 8, 2010
Subscribers Can Load Google Maps at Home and View via OnStar eNav DETROIT, June 8 -- OnStar and Google have reached an agreement that will let OnStar users search for and identify destinations using Google Maps and send those destinations to the Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service in their vehicles. OnStar eNav, a feature ... Continue reading
GM Creates Venture Capital Subsidiary
Jun 4, 2010
DETROIT, June 4 -- -- Enhances company's ability to pursue innovative technology -- Provides a path to establish partnerships with other venture capital companies General Motors today said it has established General Motors Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary designed to help the company identify and develop innovative technolo ... Continue reading
Starting at $16,995, Chevrolet Cruze Offers Midsize-car Presence at Compact-car Price
Jun 3, 2010
DETROIT, June 3 -- The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this September, starting at $16,995, including destination. Priced to compete in the compact-car segment, the Cruze offers more interior room, more miles per gallon in the Eco model, and more standard safety features than any of ... Continue reading
At One Year, Camaro Leads U.S. Sports Car Segment and Wins New Chevrolet Customers Globally
Jun 3, 2010
DETROIT, June 3 -- Consumers made the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro the best-selling sports car in the U.S. for the first full year of sales. From May 2009 to May 2010, Camaro posted 99,872 total sales, outselling its closest competitor by nearly 20,000 vehicles. Camaro continues to bring new customers to Chevrolet dealerships ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
Jun 3, 2010
DETROIT, June 2 -- The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain received the highest possible rollover protection rating of "Good" in the first Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rollover tests of midsize SUVs and crossovers, one of four tests leading to both vehicles receiving the Institute's Top Safety Pick ... Continue reading
First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs
Jun 3, 2010
First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings ARLINGTON, VA â New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Post 32 Percent Sales Increase in May
Jun 2, 2010
DETROIT, June 2 -- -- Fifth Consecutive Month of Double-Digit Combined Sales Gains for GM's Four Brands -- Calendar-Year-to-Date Sales for GM's Four Brands are up 31 Percent -- GM Crossovers Sales Are up 81 Percent Year-to-Date For the fifth straight month, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac together posted a double di ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and USAA Provided $24 Million in New Car Discounts to Military Families in 2009
May 28, 2010
DETROIT, May 27 -- Chevrolet and USAA, a financial services provider for the military community, provided more than 21,000 discounts, for a total value of $24 million, to help U.S. troops and their families purchase a new Chevrolet in 2009. The result contributes to the industry's best military discount program: the US ... Continue reading
Susan E. Docherty Named GM Vice President, International Operations Sales, Marketing and Aftersales
May 24, 2010
DETROIT and SHANGHAI, May 24 -- General Motors today announced that Susan E. Docherty has been appointed GM vice president, International Operational Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, effective June 1. Docherty, 47, will report to Tim Lee, president, GM International Operations (GMIO). "Growth in China and other emergin ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Review
May 18, 2010
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Engine: 6.2-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 426 hp @ 5,900 rpm/400 lb.-ft. @ 5,900 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 112.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.4 x 75.5 x 54.2 in. Tires: P245/45ZR20 (F)/P275/40ZR20 (R) Cargo volume: 11.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
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