News By Topic: Chevrolet

Bondurant to Sponsor Inaugural Route 66 Corvette'N America Road Tour set for June 2-4, 2005

May 25, 2005

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.--May 25, 2005--Event coordinators announced today that the first annual road tour got their premiere partner with the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving! Not only will the Phoenix company bring two of the school's premiere Corvettes but they are offering the most significant raffle prizes ... Continue reading

Fitch Teleconference on GM Replay Available

May 25, 2005

CHICAGO--May 25, 2005--Fitch Ratings hosted a teleconference on May 24 to discuss Fitch's downgrade of General Motors (GM) and General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC). Fitch downgraded GM and GMAC to 'BB+' from 'BBB-' with a Negative Outlook. The call was led by Mark Oline, Managing Director, Fitch Ratings Corpora ... Continue reading

GM Statement on NHTSA Side Crash Test on Chevrolet Cobalt

May 24, 2005

Detroit May 24, 2005; Statement Attributable to Alan Adler, Manager, Product Safety Communications The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is designed to help provide comprehensive safety before, during and after a crash. The New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) side impact test conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administ ... Continue reading

GM Plans to Streamline Offerings From Its Eight Brands Only Part of Solution, Analysts Say

May 21, 2005

DETROIT May 20, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s plan to streamline offerings from its eight brands won't be easy and is only part of what the automaker needs to do to turn itself around, some industry analysts said Friday. Mark LaNeve, GM's North American sales and marketing ... Continue reading

www.gmtunersource.com website launched for sport compact enthusia

May 20, 2005

sts ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 20, 2005; Release of the second- generation GM Sport Compact Performance Build Book was announced today by GM Racing at the SEMA International Auto Salon (IAS) in Atlantic City. The new handbook details the various parts and procedures used to prepare Ecotec race engines used by GM Racing i ... Continue reading

GM Concerned Public Will Be Confused - Chery or Chevy - Bricklin Responds

May 16, 2005

Bricklin Vows That Legal Intimidation Will Not Influence His Decision In Choosing a Brand Name WHO: Malcolm Bricklin - Founder and CEO of Visionary Vehicles - responds to a letter from General Motors Corporation Legal Staff threatening litigation if Visionary Vehicles uses the brand name "Chery" to bring in a totally n ... Continue reading

Strategic Vision Reports Quality Vehicle Winners

May 16, 2005

SAN DIEGO--May 16, 2005--Drawing a blueprint for domestics on company turnaround, Nissan North America led five segments (one a tie) on Strategic Vision's 2005 Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI). General Motors products also led five segments (one a tie) according to new owners, the San Diego-based research firm announced t ... Continue reading

Heads of Toyota, General Motors Strengthen Partnership in Fuel Cell Technology

May 15, 2005

TOKYO May 15, 2005; The AP reported that the heads of Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Corp. have agreed to strengthen their partnership in development of technologies for environmentally friendly vehicles, major Japanese newspapers reported Sunday. Toyota President Fujio Cho and visiting GM Chief Executive Richar ... Continue reading

GM Recalling 300,000 Trucks, SUVs Because of Turn Signal Problem

May 10, 2005

WASHINGTON May 10, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is recalling more than 300,000 trucks and sport utility vehicles because of problems with the turn signal on some vehicles, the company said Tuesday. GM, the world's largest automaker, said a driver indicating an upcoming turn by ... Continue reading

Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards for 2005

May 10, 2005

Ford Mustang Named Consumers' Choice for Most Significant Vehicle of the Year; Domestic Cars Win, Place and Show SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 10 -- Edmunds.com, the Internet's premiere resource for consumer automotive information, today announced the winners of the fourth annual Consumers' Most Wanted vehicle awards. (Log ... Continue reading

Nickelodeon Secures Multi-Million Advertising Deal with Chevrolet

May 9, 2005

Multiplatform Agreement Highlights Chevrolet Uplander on Nickelodeon Television, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Magazines and Nickjr.com NEW YORK, May 9 -- Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has partnered with Chevrolet in a multi-million advertising and promotional multiplatform deal. The agreement wa ... Continue reading

CHEVY HHR: Great Utility, Stylish Package, Attractive Price

May 7, 2005

Pricing starts at $15,990 DETROIT – Chevrolet has announced pricing for the 2006 Chevy HHR, starting at $15,990. HHR will be offered in three different models. The MSRP for the LS will be $15,990. The MSRP for the HHR 1LT will be $16,990. Pricing for the 2LT will be $18,790. ... Continue reading

GM Invests In Website Aimed at Women

May 6, 2005

DETROIT May 6, 2005; General Motors recently launched its “Women in the Driver’s Seat” website to educate, inform and empower women making major automotive buying and servicing decisions. “Women traditionally have not enjoyed the car buying and service experience,” said Cynthia Price, mana ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for May 2005

May 6, 2005

CAMPBELL, Calif.--May 6, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for May, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Month" ... Continue reading

Kansas City Becomes Hybrid Vehicle Capital of America

May 5, 2005

Hybrids Find a Home in the Heartland as America Responds to Gasoline Prices KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 5 -- As gas prices continue to hold steady at a record high between $2 and $3 per gallon across the United States, Kansas City is poised to lead the next generation of automobiles as the nation's only city currently slated ... Continue reading