News By Topic: GMC

VeriFacts Honors GM with ''Commitment to Consumers'' Award

Mar 19, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Few things can be more frustrating than setting out to make repairs when certain key pieces of information are absent. In the world of collision repairers, with the multitude of vehicle models, options, frequency of change and general technical complexity, access to detailed repair information is ... Continue reading

GM offers new consumer incentives on U.S. vehicles

Mar 15, 2007

DETROIT, March 15, 2007; Reuters reportede that General Motors Corp. said on Thursday it is offering no-interest loans for a period of three years and $1,000 cash rebates on many 2006 and 2007 model-year vehicles to boost sales momentum. GM's new Silverado pickup trucks are also included in the incentive program, which ... Continue reading

Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY

Mar 12, 2007

DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading

GM Reports 311,763 Deliveries in February 2007

Mar 1, 2007

GM Reports 311,763 Deliveries in February GM Bucks Industry Trend - Total Sales Up, Led by an 11 Percent Retail Increase The Truck Leader - Silverado and Sierra Power 29 Percent Increase in Full-Size Pickups GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook Drive 97 Percent Retail Increase in Mid-Utility Crossover Sales Chevrolet Impala, ... Continue reading

IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps

Mar 1, 2007

First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA — Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading

GMC Acadia SLT-1 Review

Feb 23, 2007

THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: GMC Acadia SLT-1 Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 267 hp @ 6600 rpm/247 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 118.9 in. Length x Width x Height: 201.1 x 78.9 x 72.6 in. Tires: P255/65R18 Cargo volume: 117.0 cu. ft. Economy: 17 mpg city/24 m ... Continue reading

Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show

Feb 17, 2007

OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Hybrid Tax-Credit Cap Impacts Foreign Automakers

Feb 13, 2007

Washington DC February 12, 2007: The AIADA newsletter reported that last April, President Bush said he favored removing limits on the number of advanced-technology vehicles eligible for federal tax credits. But the budget he proposed last week would not lift those caps. Under current law, once an automaker sells 60,000 ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups

Feb 10, 2007

CONSUMER REPORTS’ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY – If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reports’ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading

Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits

Feb 10, 2007

Updated frequently — last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayer’s tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading

General Motors Blasted (Again) for Suicide TV Commercial, Marginalization of Depression

Feb 9, 2007

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Anger in the mental health and suicide prevention community has grown following a General Motors spokesperson's statement this week that the company has received "more than a handful, but not a tsunami" of complaints over a Super Bowl television ad that depicted a suicidal ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Sees Spike in General Motors Vehicle Searches Following Super Bowl Ads

Feb 7, 2007

ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, observed a 30% spike in search activity Monday for the Chevrolet HHR, following the debut of the vehicle’s "Car Wash Dudes" spot and the Chevrolet-branded "Everybody Loves a Chevy" commercial in Sunday’s Super Bowl. AutoTrader.com witnessed a simil ... Continue reading

GM Announces Quarterly Dividend

Feb 6, 2007

DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- General Motors Corp. today announced a first-quarter dividend of $0.25 per share on GM common stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2007, to holders of record as of February 16, 2007. The dividend is unchanged from the previous quarter. General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, has been ... Continue reading

TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Detroit Auto Show

Jan 29, 2007

Imagine being at the fabulous North American International Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the Detroit excitement while sitting naked on a beanbag and eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without even having t ... Continue reading

Vincentric's 2007 Best Value in America Awards

Jan 19, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Honda, Toyota, and GM score big with Vincentric’s Best Value in America awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 19, 2007 – With today’s announcement of Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards, it’s time to expand the trophy shelf at Honda, Toyota, and Gen ... Continue reading