Silverado Wins PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge
Jan 7, 2015
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 with 8-speed transmission outperforms the competition DETROIT â The 2015 Silverado 1500 with the available 6.2L Ecotec3 V-8 and 8-speed automatic transmission finished first in the 2015 PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge, the website announced today. A team of five PickupTrucks.com truck expert ... Continue reading
Exclusive Corvette Engine Build Experience Returns
Jan 7, 2015
Program renewed for supercharged LT4 engine at new Bowling Green build center BOWLING GREEN, Ky. â Chevrolet announced today it is resuming the exclusive Engine Build Experience for Corvette Z06 customers â the only program of its kind for supercar customers. Starting in March 2015, Corvette Z06 customers wil ... Continue reading
Diapers Change Chevy Cruze Winter Warm-up Time
Jan 6, 2015
GM validation engineer uses diaper material âsnowâ to reduce frigid drives DETROIT â An item commonly found on an infantâs changing table is helping General Motorsâ engineers simulate snow year round, ensuring heating systems in cars like the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze can quickly and efficiently war ... Continue reading
GM Ventures Sees Potential in Fuel Saving Technology
Jan 6, 2015
Tula Technologyâs software could be used in GM vehicles DETROIT â GM Ventures is optimistic that its 2012 equity investment in Silicon Valley-based startup Tula Technology, Inc. will result in a revolutionary new fuel economy technology that could be deployed in future gasoline engine-powered General Motorsâ ... Continue reading
GM Deliveries Up 19 percent in Blockbuster December
Jan 5, 2015
Chevrolet up 20 percent Buick up 32 percent; GMC up 23 percent Cadillac, Trucks and SUVs Drive Record ATPs DETROIT â General Motors Co. dealers in the United States delivered 274,483 vehicles last month for the companyâs best December sales in seven years. Total sales were up 19 percent compared to a year ago ... Continue reading
Jan 3, 2015
General Motors has updated its list of 2014 recalls through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. ... Continue reading
GM Redeems All Outstanding Series A Preferred Shares
Jan 2, 2015
General Motors Co. announced today that it has redeemed all 156.1 million outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock from the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (UAW VEBA) and Canada Gen Investment Corporation for an aggregate liquidation amount of $3.9 billion, including accumulated dividends. The shares had a ... Continue reading
IIHS 2015 Top Safety Picks +VIDEO
Dec 23, 2014
afety gains ground: More vehicles earn top honors from IIHS The number of vehicles earning either of the Institute's two awards has jumped to 71 from 39 this time last year, giving consumers more choices for optimum protection in crashes. The number of winners in the top tier â Top Safety Pick+ â has increase ... Continue reading
Four Chevrolet Models Are 2015 IIHS Top Safety Picks
Dec 23, 2014
Awards cover brandâs mini car, small car, midsize sedan and midsize SUV segments DETROIT â The 2015 Chevrolet Spark, Volt, Malibu and Equinox have been named 2015 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Picks. The designation goes to models that achieve a good or acceptable rating in the challenging ... Continue reading
Virtual Reality Perfects Chevrolet Colorado Accessories
Dec 22, 2014
4K resolution display allows fine tuning of vehicle features DETROIT -- December 22, 2014: With a giant screen that has more pixels than an IMAX theater, the temptation is ever present to watch a movie or hook up a video game console. At Chevrolet, however, this high-tech display is instrumental to refining vehicle des ... Continue reading
2014 New Cars With Edsel-Like Sales - OOPS!
Dec 22, 2014
Washington DC December 22, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that the auto business is ending 2014 on a roll, with sales volumes expected to once again reach pre-recession rates. Manufacturers are poised to deliver an estimated 16.8 million new cars and trucks to consumers in the U.S. this year, according to Kelley B ... Continue reading
County of Ventura Takes First Delivery of Chevrolet Tahoe PPV
Dec 19, 2014
Police patrol fleet will soon be all-Tahoe DETROIT â The County of Ventura (Calif.) is one of the first fleets to take delivery of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV and they will soon be used by the county sheriffâs department while on patrol, Chevrolet announced today. Once the existing Ford Crown Victorias and D ... Continue reading
OnStar Offers Real-Time Updates on Santa’s Progress
Dec 19, 2014
One dollar to be donated to United Way for each tracking call received DETROIT â For the sixth consecutive year, OnStar is providing U.S., Canada and Mexico subscribers the opportunity to learn Santaâs whereabouts on his journey across the globe Christmas Eve. With a press of the blue OnStar button, subscribe ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Racing Wins 11 Championships in 2014
Dec 18, 2014
NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and Sports Car championships wrap up successful season Chevrolet completed one of its most successful years in its motorsports history in 2014, earning five manufacturer and six driver championships in NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, United SportsCar Championship and Pirelli World Challenge series. In addi ... Continue reading
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