SAIC Wants More Rights In China R&D, But GM Thinks Differently
Aug 21, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 21, 2007: James E. Queen, GM group vice president of global engineering visited Shanghai on August 9. Queen met with senior officials from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centers (PATAC). Insiders say the purpose of Queen's trip is to pacify, if not sa ... Continue reading
Chevy Introduces 155-MPH HHR SS - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 16, 2007
DETROIT - August 16, 2007: Chevrolet has unveiled the latest member of its SS family: the 2008 HHR SS. The four-door vehicle was specifically developed by the GM Performance Division, a team of engineers and designers who work solely on high-performance vehicles. The HHR SS features a turbocharged and intercooled engin ... Continue reading
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab Short Box Review
Aug 14, 2007
One Week With GMâs 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Crew Cab. No attempt at completeness, simply comments on one weekâs driving experienceâbalanced against decades of experience and hundreds of comparisons. Despite a promise I made to myself, I couldnât haul more than single sheets of plywood and only a ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM and Dongfeng Nissan to Introduce SUV Models to China
Aug 14, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 14, 2007: Shanghai GM plans to introduce a SUV model, Antara, later this year, a Shanghai GM official told Gasgoo.com today. "We are not allowed to disclose any details about new car models to be introduced to China," said Gong Guangjun, a public relations official from GM. However, Gong confirmed tha ... Continue reading
C/Net Newsletter: Chevy Volt Runs on Hype
Aug 13, 2007
San Francisco August 13, 2007; The C/net newsletter reported that within minutes of its unveiling at last January's Detroit auto show, the Chevy Volt was receiving heaps of praise for its design and alternative energy concept. GM was in the enviable position of not really having to hype the car at all, as it generated ... Continue reading
GM and A123Systems to Co-Develop Lithium-Ion Battery Cell for Chevrolet Volt
Aug 9, 2007
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.--General Motors Corp. and A123Systems, Inc. will co-develop cells with A123System's nanophosphate battery chemistry for a long-lasting, safe and powerful battery for use in GMâs electric drive E-Flex system. The agreement is expected to expedite the development of the batteries for both electr ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Names Most Requested Vehicles to Lease; Honda Gains Ground, Corvette Still #1
Aug 7, 2007
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com. Information was collected during the first half of 2007 from more than two million lease quote req ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2007
Tundra and Silverado both achieve âVery Goodâ overall scores;Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is top-rated by CR among heavy-duty diesels tested YONKERS, NY â The Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado placed first and second in Consumer Reportsâ tests of four full-sized, crew-cab pickups for the September i ... Continue reading
Chevrolet SUV's To Re-Enter China
Aug 2, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 2, 2007: "Chevrolet SUV will come to the Chinese market by the end of this year." said Sun Xiaodong, Shanghai GM marketing director. "The new SUV is an Opel SUV model, but branded Chevrolet, and there are two versions: 2.4L and 3.2L engine for consumers to choose. Shanghai GM will not produce this mod ... Continue reading
Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 2, 2007
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading
Green Plan Helps General Motors Save More Than 2 Million Yuan in China
Jul 31, 2007
Green plan helps GM save more than 2 million yuan in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2783/Green-plan-helps-GM-save-more-than-2 -million-yuan-in-China.html GENERAL Motors Corp said yesterday its "green supply chain" plan introduced in China two years ago, has helped to save more than two million yuan (US$264,000) ov ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (ORLANDO) - Dan Shields Wins Chevy-Powered REV IT UP 2007 Orlando Event
Jul 30, 2007
New Regional Champion Wins Bondurant School; Houston Winner Ramey Still Leading National Points Race After Four Rounds of Six-City National Driving Competition; Ultimate Grand Prize of a 2008 Corvette Still Up For Grabs With Only Two Events Left This Summer - ORLANDO, FL - July 30, 2007 â Weather was a factor on S ... Continue reading
General Motors' China Joint-Venture to Develop Three New Series of Engines
Jul 27, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 27, 2007: Gasgoo.com is reporting that SGM (Shanghai General Motors) will develop 3 series engines. The three new engines series are AlloyTecV6 engine, ECOTECR four cylinder engine and Twin-Tec four cylinder engine. "SGM will configure these three kinds of engines on Park Avenue, Lacrosse and Spark." Sa ... Continue reading
Christopher Ramey Wins the REV IT UP 2007 Houston Event
Jul 22, 2007
New Regional Champion Decimates All Comers At The Halfway Point of Six-City National Driving Competition; Now Leading National Points Race With Ultimate Grand Prize of a 2008 Corvette - HOUSTON, Tex. [July 21, 2007] â One day in Houston was all it took to determine a new overall leader for the Chevy-powered Rev It ... Continue reading
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