News By Topic: Chevrolet

Toyota November U.S. Retail Sales Beating Ford, Beating Chrysler and Closing In On GM

Nov 18, 2005

DETROIT, Nov 18, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. grabbed more U.S. retail market share than Ford Motor Co. in early November and it was less than one share point behind General Motors Corp., J.D. Power and Associates said on Friday. A report from the industry tracking firm's closely watched Power Informa ... Continue reading

What You See is What You Pay With GM's 'Red Tag Event'

Nov 14, 2005

Special Red Tag Pricing on Most GM Vehicles Now Through Jan. 3 DETROIT – General Motors is extending its strategy of providing simple, compelling prices on its cars and trucks with its year-end ‘Red Tag Event.’ This marketing program runs from Nov. 13, 2005 through Jan. 3, 2006 and features special Re ... Continue reading

GM Launches 'Red Tag' Incentive Program for Cars and Light Trucks Through Jan. 3

Nov 14, 2005

DETROIT November 14, 2005; David N. Goodman writing fotr the AP reported that hoping to boost sales, General Motors Corp. on Monday announced a new incentives program of "Red Tag" prices on cars and light trucks through Jan. 3. The announcement comes at a time when GM has been suffering billion-dollar losses and a decl ... Continue reading

Incentives on Domestic SUVs Strong Possibility, Say Texas Dealers

Nov 8, 2005

Washington DC November 8, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that after slow October sales, auto dealers in Texas say domestic automakers may decide to impose consumer incentives on full-size SUVs, reports The Dallas Morning News. Automakers Ford and GM already have incentives of $2,000 on most full-size pickups and $ ... Continue reading

U.S. Automakers Dramatically Lowed Discounts, Rebates in October; Sales Plummet

Nov 4, 2005

DETROIT November 4, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported U.S. automakers lowered discounts and rebates dramatically in October, part of a strategy to focus more on quality and value and less on cash bonuses. But sales plummeted, and analysts wonder if automakers will have the patience to stick with their st ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Silverado And GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup Trucks Now Available Nationwide

Nov 3, 2005

Hybrid system saves fuel, offers unique built-in generator DETROIT - General Motors has expanded the availability of its full-size hybrid pickup trucks nationwide beginning with the 2006 model year. The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hybrid pickups are the world's first full-size hybrid pickup trucks, provide the h ... Continue reading

Meridian Technologies receives Honorable Mention for the 2006 Automotive News PACE Award

Nov 2, 2005

STRATHROY, Ontario, Nov. 2 -- Meridian Technologies, the global leader in design, engineering and manufacturing of magnesium high pressure die cast, machined and assembled automotive components, along with Hydro Magnesium, are pleased to announce that the Single Piece Cast Magnesium AE44 Engine Cradle has been awarded ... Continue reading

GM to Double Number of Crossover Entries to 14 by 2009

Oct 29, 2005

DETROIT - General Motors will double its number of entries in the rapidly growing crossover vehicle segment to 14 during the next four years, Bob Lutz, vice chairman of product development, said today. Crossovers, which combine the best features of cars and sport utility vehicles, have become increasingly popular with ... Continue reading

GM Recalls SUV's For Latch Problem

Oct 29, 2005

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / TRAILBLAZER EXT 2002-2003 GMC / ENVOY XL 2002-2003 ISUZU / ASCENDER 2003 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V494000 Mfg's Report Date : OCT 26, 2005 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98007 Summa ... Continue reading

GM Recalls Nearly 106,000 SUVs

Oct 28, 2005

DETROIT, Oct 28, 2005; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. said on Friday that it was recalling nearly 106,000 sport utility vehicles in the United States and Canada to fix a rear door latch that may not close properly due to corrosion. Alan Adler, a spokesman for the world's largest automaker, said the 105,893 ... Continue reading

Mecum Auction Sells Yenko Chevrolets For Record $1.7 Million: Collector Car Auctions Skyrocketing

Oct 28, 2005

PHOTO AVAILABLE: Mecum Auction Sells Yenko Chevrolets For Record $1.7 Million Collector Car Auctions Skyrocketing For Immediate Release MARENGO, Ill./EWORLDWIRE/Oct. 27, 2005 --- Mecum Collector Car Auctioneers shocked the muscle car market with phenomenal sale numbers for unique 1960s and 70s cars at its 10th Annual F ... Continue reading

Composite '55 Chevy Replica Burns up the Road with Reichhold Resins

Oct 27, 2005

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Oct. 27, 2005--If you're a classic car fan, then you'll love the latest creation from John Bohannon at Bohannon Concepts in Cookeville, TN. John has developed an all composite '55 Chevy S-S which is a lightweight, retro version of the original Chevy shoebox. Finding an actual '55 Chevy wit ... Continue reading

Local College Students Partner with GM to build SEMA Show Car

Oct 27, 2005

FOR RELEASE: 2005-10-26 CONTACTS PhotographyWhen eight students from Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, Mich., returned to school this fall, their response to the question, “How did you spend your summer vacation?” was unlike that of any other student on campus. That’s because they spent ... Continue reading

GM Announces Corvette Chief Engineer David Hill to Retire

Oct 27, 2005

Tom Wallace to lead performance car team DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. announced today that David Hill, currently GM vehicle chief engineer (VCE) for Corvette and vehicle line executive (VLE) for performance cars, will retire effective Jan. 1, 2006 after more than 41 years of dedicated service. Tom Wallace willreplac ... Continue reading

GM and the Last Chance Saloon, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review, 2006 Pontiac Solstice

Oct 24, 2005

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It was something out of a Western. You know the scene, sleepy little one horse town with a saloon and always weary of the bad guys. Remote, surrounded by mountains with only coyotes disturbing the eerie silence at night. Until I got there with slightly more than one horse. 505 in ... Continue reading