Head Off Mot Test Hassles In 2009 With GM Insurance
Jan 21, 2009
More than 320,000 owners of Vauxhall, SAAB and Chevrolet cars needing a first MOT Test in 2009 can take the uncertainty out of this sometimes fraught experience and protect their investment with a special insurance scheme. ... Continue reading
All-New Beautifully Safe 2009 Chevrolet Traverse Hits Showrooms In the Region
Jan 19, 2009
The all-new Chevrolet Traverse is now available at Chevrolet dealers region-wide, offering customers a new alternative in the burgeoning crossover utility (CUV) segment. ... Continue reading
An Ikon That Truly Stands Out!
Jan 19, 2009
Since going on sale in 2007, the Captiva SUV has become very much the figurehead of Chevrolet's model range. In fact, you could say it has become something of an icon... ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show: GM Plays Brand Favorites
Jan 13, 2009
Most of the marketing money and new vehicles are going to Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC, while weaker brands starve By Deroit Auto Show, January 13, 2009; David Welch writing for BusisnessWeek reported that when you ask a General Motors (GM) executive about the company's plans to wind down four of its eight vehic ... Continue reading
2009 Detroit Auto Show - Thoughts From "Our" Optimist
Jan 13, 2009
DETROIT AUTO SHOW The Views of an Optimist By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I canât tell you how many times Iâve been asked my opinion about the likelihood of survival for the Detroit Three automakers. (Youâll no doubt notice that we no longer talk about the Big Three, since Chrysler hasn ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2009
GM will establish the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility in the United States operated by a major automaker LG Chem has been selected to supply the lithium-ion battery cells for the Chevrolet Volt Advanced battery strategy strengthens GM's capabilities to develop hybrid and electric vehicles GM will ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Spark and Orlando Headed to the United States in 2011
Jan 12, 2009
An all-new Chevrolet Spark mini-car and Orlando seven-seat compact multi-purpose vehicle will come to the United States in 2011. The announcement was made during a General Motors press conference at the North American International Auto Show today. ... Continue reading
2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD LTZ Review
Jan 9, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD LTZ Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 281 hp @ 6400 rpm/253 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 205.0 x 78.4 x 72.8 in. Tires: P255/55R20 Cargo volume: 24.4/68.8 ... Continue reading
GM Sells Over 2 Million Cars In Europe In 2008
Jan 9, 2009
General Motors (GM) sales in Europe reached a volume of 2.04 million vehicles in 2008, with a market share of 9.3 percent. Despite the challenging economic conditions, GM managed to sell over 2 million vehicles for the third consecutive year in the region. ... Continue reading
Best Ever Year For Chevrolet UK
Jan 9, 2009
There aren't many car manufacturers who can claim to have seen their sales increase during times of economic turbulence. But for Chevrolet UK, 2008 was a record year, with an annual sales total of 18,372 cars. ... Continue reading
General Motors Achieves Record Sales in Asia Pacific in 2008
Jan 9, 2009
General Motors Corp. announced today that it set a new company record for vehicle sales in Asia Pacific in 2008. Its sales in the region rose 2.7 percent from the previous year to 1,475,093 units. A further 766,400 vehicles and 599,080 complete knockdown (CKD) vehicle sets were exported from the region to other parts o ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe-The Highs and Lows of 2008
Jan 8, 2009
-by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Who could have guessed back in May that by the end of the year the Worldʼs auto industry would look like a train wreck? There we were in sunny Italy with my son Nicholas cruising along on the A1 autostrada in the latest, grandest Maserati Quattroporte at a steady 140 miles p ... Continue reading
Say It Ain't So - Consumer Interest in Larger Autos Continues to Rise as Gas Prices Fall
Jan 7, 2009
New Year, Relaxed Credit and Pent Up Demand May Help Revive Auto Sales ATLANTA, Jan. 7 -- Larger vehicles continued to see increases in views across AutoTrader.com as gas prices fell to around $1.60 nationally. The new Ford F-150 led the way with the most overall views of any new vehicle on AutoTrader.com during the mo ... Continue reading
Camaro, Mustang Take Top Vehicle Honors in CarDomain People's Choice Best of 2008 Awards
Jan 6, 2009
ICONIC VEHICLES NAMED "MOST EXCITING NEW VEHICLE LAUNCH," AND "MOST MOD-FRIENDLY CAR" SEATTLE, Jan. 6 -- The 2010 Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang were the top vehicle vote getters in the CarDomain People's Choice Best of 2008 Awards. (http://blog.cardomain.com/2009/01/05/cardomains-peoples-choice-2008-wi nners/) The ... Continue reading
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