general motors
2014 Cadillac CTS Images Leak Before NY Auto Show Debut
Pictures of the 2014 Cadillac CTS just leaked ahead of the car’s scheduled debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show.
Chevy Volt, Cadillac ELR May Get 3-Cylinder Engine
As automakers continue to strive towards improving fuel economy across its lineup, General Motors is considering a smaller, lighter-weight three-cylinder engine for its Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR models.
2014 Camaro Refresh to Debut at NY Auto Show
The Camaro is Chevrolet’s red, white and blue ponycar. It’s as American as gun ownership and obesity and it’s just been confirmed that a refreshed version of this rear-wheel-drive performance machine will debut at the New York International Auto Show in just a couple weeks.
GM Bringing 4G LTE to Most of its Lineup
General Motors just announced that it will outfit its vehicles with 4G LTE mobile broadband connection, which would effectively make each car a mobile hotspot.
General Motors Joins Solar Energy Industries Association
General Motors has announced that it has joined the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), joining other renewable energy advocates to support a stronger U.S. solar industry.
Cadillac ATS Boosts Brand to Best Sales Month in 23 Years
The old addage “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” seems to apply to more than just racing. After being named the 2013 North American Car of the Year, the Cadillac ATS sport sedan has helped the American luxury brand have its best sales month in 23 years.
GM’s January Sales Performance
January may be the middle of winter but GM was able to rebuke the cold weather with red-hot sales. The company delivered nearly 195,000 units in the U.S., a 16 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
Ford, GM Promoting Workplace EV Charging
Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan, and Tesla are among 13 companies joining together as founding Partners of the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge.
General Motors Consolidating Powertrain Operations
GM is adding roughly 400 jobs to its suburban campus in Pontiac, a suburb of Detroit, in an effort to speed development in the next phase of its propulsion development.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Round Rear Light Kit Coming?
Some were awe-struck and others aghast when Chevrolet unveiled the newest Corvette earlier this month because, among other things, it dropped the signature round rear lights.
General Motors Moving Performance Build Center to Corvette Plant
General Motors is relocating its Performance Build Center to its Bowling Green Assembly Plant, where the Chevrolet Corvette is built.
General Motors Invests $600 Million in Fairfax Plant
General Motors has announced that it’ll be investing $600 million into its Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant, which will include the building of a new 450,000 square-foot paint shop and installation of a new stamping press and other upgrades.
PSA, Bosch Preview Compressed Air Hybrid
French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen has unveiled its concept for a hybrid vehicle partially powered by compressed air and hopes to launch the technology by 2016.
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel to Debut at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Chevrolet just confirmed that it will debut the diesel version of the Cruze compact sedan during the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.
US Treasury Set to Sell Remaining General Motors Stock
The United States Treasury has initiated a plan to sell its remaining 300.1 million shares of General Motors stock, hoping to divest itself of its 19 percent stake within the next 12 to 15 months.
Volt to be ‘Thousands’ Cheaper Says GM Boss
General Motors North America president Mark Reuss isn’t ready to give up on electric cars. In fact, he’s adamant about their progress.
GM, Isuzu Likely to Develop New Pickup Truck Together
General Motors and Isuzu are mulling over the possibility of jointly developing a new pickup truck, according to an announcement by GM made today.
GM to Further Differentiate Next-Gen SUVs
Starting with the 2014 model year, General Motors is looking to further differentiate the designs of its full-size SUVs, both inside and out.
Detroit Three End 2012 With a Bang
Thankfully the world didn’t end last month like Mayan soothsayers erroneously predicted centuries ago. Clearly prophecy wasn’t their major at Yucatan Community College. From an automotive perspective, the year-end news was quite good, with the Detroit Three each posting modest gains.
Is Alcohol the Answer to Energy Independence?
What’s old is new again. It seems like every clever idea or radical invention has already been thought of, existing in government patent archives or a 15th century sketch from Leonardo da Vinci. Retro design is a prime automotive example of this, but it’s not the only one. Ethanol is a promising transportation fuel of…
GM Sold One Million 30 MPG-Plus Vehicles in 2012
As all automakers push for improved fuel economy, GM has announced that in 2012, the company sold over one million vehicles that are rated at an EPA-estimated 30 mpg or more on the highway test cycle.
2014 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain Not Receiving eAssist
Contrary to previous reports that the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain will be offered with eAssist hybrid variants, General Motors has confirmed that neither model will receive the mild hybrid technology for the 2014 model year.
‘Chevy Runs Deep’ Slogan May be Axed
In 2010, Chevrolet debuted its new marketing slogan “Chevy Runs Deep,” and it hasn’t been as well-received as the American automaker would have liked.
Saab, General Motors Enter Warranty Services Agreement
Saab Automobile Parts North America (SPNA) has entered into a Warranty Services Agreement with General Motors so that current Saab owners have access to official parts and accessories along with having their vehicles repaired by Saab factory trained technicians.
