Suzuki to end hybrid development with GM
Jan 16, 2010
TOKYO, Jan 16, 2010; Yoshifumi Takemoto writing for Reuters reported that Suzuki Motor Corp said it would end joint development projects with General Motors [GM.UL] for hybrid and fuel-cell technologies as part of an operational review following its alliance with Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE). Suzuki and Volkswagen last mont ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Unveils Small Car Lineup Featuring Cruze and Aveo RS Showcar - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2010
The Live broadcast will begin at 3:55PM EST DETROIT - January 11, 2010: This afternoon General Motors' Chevrolet division will be staging its new product introduction. Among other news, Chevy will be presenting their small-Car lineup, featuring the Cruze, the Aveo RS and the Spark. Chevy will also provide additional up ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Brings Midsize Car Presence to the Compact Car Segment
Jan 11, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact -- New Ecotec 1.4 turbo engine delivers up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway -- Segment-leading safety including 10 standard airbags The U.S. production version of the Chevrolet Cruze, unveiled at the 2009 L.A. Aut ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Presents Big Steps for Its Small-Car Lineup
Jan 11, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- -- Aveo RS show car features European-inspired hot hatch design -- Cruze delivers spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy of a compact -- Spark mini-car offers style, roominess and fuel efficiency -- Chevrolet announces another launch market and utility partnership for Volt ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars
Jan 10, 2010
Correction/additions are in RED. Yes, on reviewing the new book. The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher This past week Ford Motor Company's president and CEO Alan Mulally gave the opening keynote speech at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The p ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Aveo RS Show Car: A Wake-Up Call For The Small-Car Segment
Jan 9, 2010
DETROIT January 8, 2010; Chevrolet today announced the world debut of the Aveo RS show car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. It features a European-inspired hot hatch look designed to appeal to young enthusiasts, and hints at the next-generation Aveo. Longer, wider and more spacious than the current p ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Aveo RS Show Car: A Wake-Up Call for the Small-Car Segment
Jan 8, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- -- Dynamic hot hatch designed to appeal to young enthusiasts -- Personalization is built into the design -- Roominess and upscale amenities not usually found in subcompacts -- 1.4L I-4 Ecotec turbo delivers exceptional fuel economy with performance when needed Chevrolet today announced the world debu ... Continue reading
GM Builds First Lithium-ion Battery for Chevrolet Volt - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 7, 2010
-- GM is the first major automaker to manufacture an advanced lithium-ion battery pack in the U.S. -- Brownstown Township to be first high-volume U.S. automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturing site -- Plant's battery cell processing, module and pack manufacturing capabilities strengthen GM's in-house battery experti ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 -- -- Chevrolet Volt First Electric Vehicle to Demonstrate Wireless Smartphone Application -- Volt showcases technology beyond the battery with OnStar Mobile Application -- OnStar created a mobile application for Volt that provides drivers custom services and added control -- Charging Volt is easy, co ... Continue reading
GM Announces Battery Assembly Production
Jan 6, 2010
DETROIT - On Thurs., Jan. 7, exactly three years to the day the Chevrolet Volt concept car was revealed, General Motors takes another historic step in mass production of the vehicle and a giant leap for the auto industry from a petroleum-filled past to a potentially gas-free future. At 10:00 a.m., GM Chairman and CEO E ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Post Sales Gains
Jan 5, 2010
Retail Sales of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Up 13 Percent GM Retail Market Share Increased Two Share Points in Q4 vs. Q3 U.S. Dealer Inventory Reaches 385,000 - Lowest Year-End Level on Record DETROIT, Jan 5. -- GM dealers in the U.S. reported 160,996 retail deliveries in December - a 7 percent increase compared ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Show: An Electric Cavalcade
Jan 4, 2010
Washington DC January 4, 2010; With federal mileage standards rising, automakers next week will show a fresh group of fuel-efficient vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to Automotive News, Ford will unveil the redesigned production Focus, and Honda will show the production versi ... Continue reading
2010 Is Here! Will This be the First Day of the New Electric Car Era? - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 1, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - Janury 1, 2010: Three years ago, at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS), General Motors introduced a dynamic looking battery-powered vehicle they called the Chevrolet Volt. For all practical purposes it ushered un the new age of electric cars, that should kick off later this year. As the time has passed s ... Continue reading
GM Names New Public Policy Leadership
Dec 30, 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 30 -- -- John T. Montford named senior advisor for Government Relations and Global Public Policy -- Robert E. Ferguson joins GM as vice president, Government Relations -- Ken W. Cole to remain with GM until later in 2010 General Motors has realigned its government relations and public policy team with the ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2010 Crossover Watch List
Dec 29, 2009
SEE ALSO: Crossover Specs, Prices, Comparisons and Reviews HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSOVER The self-appointed Crossover Queen is back with 2010 recommendations! Now in our second year of suggesting which part-sport utility, part-car gives women the best ban ... Continue reading
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