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Volt to be ‘Thousands’ Cheaper Says GM Boss
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General Motors North America president Mark Reuss isn’t ready to give up on electric cars. In fact, he’s adamant about their progress.
Scion FR-S Fighter Could be Coming: GM Boss Says
GM might be toying with the idea of building a car to compete with the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ sports cars.
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.
GE Won’t Buy 25,000 Fleet EVs After All
GE is backing away from a plan it announced more than two years ago to buy 25,000 electric cars for its small army of fleet cars.
GM Market Share Dips, Exec says 2014 Will Bring Change
General Motors’ market share is currently below 18 percent, down from 19.6 percent in 2011 and enough to raise a few eyebrows.
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.
2014 Buick Verano Slated for 1.6L Turbo
Buick will replace the 2.4-liter naturally aspirated Ecotec engien currently found in the Buick Verano with a turbocharged 1.6-liter unit for the 2014 model year.
GM, Peugeot Partnering on Three-Cylinder Engines
General Motors announced today that it will work with French automaker PSA Peugeot-Citroen to develop a new generation of small engines.
Chevy Sonic, Buick Verano Production Reduced
As General Motors continues to work through its high inventories, the American automaker has idled its Michigan plant where the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano are produced.
GM to Buy Back 200 Million Shares from US Treasury
General Motors announced its plan to buy back 200 million shares from the U.S. treasury today for $5.5 billion, or $27.50 per share.
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Adds New Airbag Technology
New technology will be at work when driver’s side airbags deploy in the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
Chevrolet Malibu Plant Idled as GM Deals With Glut
GM is temporarily closing the plant that builds the Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan as it tries to deal with swollen inventory.
2014 Chevy Corvette Interior Teased in Third Video
The all new 2014 Chevy Corvette is coming in a few short weeks, and today Chevy released the third video in a string of teasers, with this one showing off some interior touches such as the seat stitching.
What’s the Best All-Wheel-Drive System for You?
More and more automakers are offering all-wheel-drive than in the past. This extra choice is great news for consumers but it can lead to confusion; the number of technologies on the market is practically vertigo-inducing. Each manufacturer’s system is unique, and a lot of times the underlying hardware is different. Not every all-wheel-drive setup was…
Toyota to Reclaim Title of World’s Largest Automaker
Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world’s largest automaker in 2012 after ceding the title to General Motors last year.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: December 9 – 15
As “car of the year” awards are doled out like Halloween candy, several cars filtered to the top as the most researched new cars on AutoGuide.com this week.
Chinese Company Wins Auction for A123 Systems
A year riddled with controversy for electric cars is winding down, but not without at least one more flare up — Chinese firm Wanxiang Group won the bidding war for A123 Systems.
GM Offering Big Incentives to Liquidate Vehicle Stockpiles
In hopes of moving some excess inventory, General Motors is launching a campaign of discounts and incentives for various models in their lineup.
