2011 Detroit Auto Show Buzz Worthiness
Jan 8, 2011
Detroit January 7, 2011; The AP reported that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit opens to the public Jan. 15. Among the cars that will generate buzz: Prius V: Toyota will unveil a larger Prius, the first vehicle of a new brand built around the hybrid. Toyota has released little information about new ... Continue reading
GM, Argonne Sign Licensing Deal for Advanced Battery Chemistry - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO
Jan 6, 2011
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2011 -- General Motors Co. and the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory announced today they have reached a worldwide licensing agreement to use Argonne's patented composite cathode material to make advanced lithium-ion batteries that last longer between charges ... Continue reading
Buick Introduces First Compact Luxury Sedan - All-New 2012 Verano
Jan 6, 2011
The all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand's third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, the latest model in a product renaissance that began with the ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2011
GM's four brands sell 118,435 more vehicles in 2010 than eight brands did in 2009 GM December retail sales up 27 percent, best month in 2010 Chevrolet sales improve 16 percent in 2010 Buick sales rose 52 percent in 2010 ââ¬â the highest improvement of any major brand GMC increased sales 29 percent for the y ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2010
2011 Buick Enclave A Handsome, High-quality Hauler By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0710) The 2011 Buick Enclave, a premium crossover SUV, is the luxury offering from the trio of platform-sharing SUVâs by General Motors. The sister vehicles being the Chevrolet Traverse and the GM ... Continue reading
2011 Buick Regal Turbo Adapts to Driver and Road on the Fly
Dec 21, 2010
2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo. Regal Turbo, arriving at dealerships now, offers not one, not two, but three unique driving experiences, each selectable by a push of a button. ... Continue reading
GM Names Joel Ewanick Global Chief Marketing Officer
Dec 19, 2010
General Motors today announced that Joel Ewanick has been appointed Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. "As we continue our rapid growth in major global markets, it is important that we take a more customer-focused view of our overall marketing strategy," said Dan Akerson, Chief Executive Offic ... Continue reading
General Motors Sales Increase 21 Percent in November 2010
Dec 1, 2010
DETROIT, Dec. 1, 2010 DETROIT, Dec. 1, 2010 -- GM's four brands are on track to gain market share for the year Chevrolet monthly sales rise 18 percent; year-to-date sales are up 17 percent Buick monthly sales increase 36 percent; year-to-date sales are up 54 percent GMC monthly sales improve 30 percent; year-to-date sa ... Continue reading
GM to Add 1,000 Electric Vehicle Engineering and Development Jobs in Michigan
Nov 30, 2010
HAMTRAMCK, Mich., Nov. 30, 2010 -- Beginning today, General Motors will add 1,000 engineers and researchers in Michigan over the next two years to significantly expand its vehicle electrification expertise and lead in the development of electric vehicles from hybrids to electric vehicles with extended-range capability, ... Continue reading
Buick Regal Named NADA 2011 'Car of the Year' - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 18, 2010
2011 Buick Regal has been awarded the NADAguides "Car of the Year." During Buick's press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Troy Snyder, Director of Product Development for NADAguides, presented John Schwegman, VP of Buick GMC Marketing, with the NADAguides Car of the Year award ... Continue reading
41% Now Say Buying American Is Top Factor When Purchasing a Car
Nov 17, 2010
Washington, Nov. 17, 2010: The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 41% of Adults say they look for an American-built car first when shopping for automobiles. Slightly more (44%) say they look for the best possible deal regardless of where itâs manufactured. Just 12% prefer foreign-built c ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2010
eAssist "light electrification" system produces 25-percent increase in fuel economy eAssist technology is standard on all 2012 models with the 2.4L four-cylinder engine Provides customers with a full-size luxury sedan featuring 37 mpg highway and 25 mpg city for about $30,000 (exact pricing has not yet been set) Boost ... Continue reading
2011 Buick Regal CXL Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 13, 2010
SEE ALSO: Buick Buyers Guide THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Buick Regal CXL Model: 2011 Buick Regal CXL Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6,700 rpm/172 lb.-ft.@ 4,900 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic (made in China) Wheelbase: 107.8 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.2 x 73.1 x 58.4 in. T ... Continue reading
Buick Regal Engine Brainpower is Industry's Quickest
Nov 10, 2010
PONTIAC, Mich., Nov. 9, 2010 -- A 32-bit embedded processor with three megabytes of integrated flash memory gives the 2011 Buick Regal's Ecotec 2.0L engine microcontroller the quickest throughput, or processing power, in the automotive industry. For the Regal driver, this means more precise fuel delivery for the best-p ... Continue reading
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Nov 7, 2010
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