Road Trips for Nature Lovers: A Visitor’s Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Located on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park covers a vast expanse of 33,000 acres. You’ll find evergreen and deciduous forests, a variety of tributaries, and hills and ravines to traverse in this natural haven in northern Ohio. Here’s a brief overview to help you plan a road trip to […]
Chevy Wants the Suburban to be the Official Car of Texas
Everything’s bigger in Texas, which means the massive Chevy Suburban is right at home in the Lone Star State. But should the Suburban be the official vehicle of Texas? Chevy seems to think so. A Legacy of Quality: Why Buy Chevrolet? Pushing the petition We’re all familiar with Change.org petitions — they run the gamut […]
[Photos] Jeep Gladiator Named MotorTrend Truck of the Year Finalist
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Earlier this month, MotorTrend released its 2020 awards podium contenders for car, SUV, and truck of the year. The truck category initially included eight models but was pared down to just three finalists, including the all-new Jeep Gladiator. Winning Truck: The Gladiator’s interior landed a spot on the WardsAuto 10 Best list for 2019 In […]
4 Road Trip Pit Stops: Unique Hotels in Colorado
The Centennial State boasts more than majestic mountain views and geographical wonders to discover. These four offbeat hotels are gems, in their own right. Book a room at one of them the next time you’re planning a road trip in or through Colorado. Smart Shopper: Discover whether a light- or heavy-duty pickup is best for […]
The Hummer Could Return as an EV
How about this for a paradox? The old military-inspired, gas-guzzling Hummer might make a comeback — as an electric vehicle. As GM embraces electrification and the growing demand for tough SUVs, the automaker is considering resurrecting some of its classic vehicles. Since the Hummer became something of a symbol of gas-guzzling excess, electrification would be […]
All of the GM Models That Can Still Come Equipped with CD Players
If you are looking for a brand-new GM model that comes equipped with a CD player, you still have a limited number of vehicles to choose from
Compact disc (CD) players used to be a standard among in-vehicle features. These days, it’s actually quite rare to find a brand-new model equipped with a CD player. Still, GM does still have a few new models that offer CD players as an available feature. Current Tech Offerings: Technology Spotlights The Chevrolet brand has the […]
Buick Ranks Highest in 2019 J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study
As a mass-market brand, there’s no beating Buick when it comes to service. The award-winning automaker just ranked highest with a score of 857 in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Customer Service Index Study. This is the third year in a row that Buick has earned the top spot. Check Out: The 2020 GMC Sierra […]
GM Plans to Supply Energy to Its Arlington Assembly Plant Using Wind Power
Recently, General Motors has been launching quite a few initiatives to make its business more sustainable and eco-friendly. Many of those initiatives involve utilizing various renewable energy sources. In fact, GM recently announced that its assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, is set to be powered entirely by wind energy within the next few years. Finding […]
Why Are Objects in the Mirror Closer Than They Appear?
How a T-Rex taught us about light rays and convex mirrors
Remember that classic moment in Jurassic Park when the T-Rex is chasing down the Jeep, and its menacing jaws are reflected in the side-view mirror? What made the joke funny — and suspenseful — was the presence of the disclaimer on the side mirror that stated, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” It’s […]
Consumers Are Spending More Money on Vehicles While New Vehicle Sales Decline
A growing used vehicle market is taking sales away from the new vehicle market, but customers seem willing to pay more for new models
New vehicle sales are projected to decline year-over-year during the majority of 2018. Yet, most industry analysts, including J.D. Power, agree that the automotive market remains relatively healthy. The reasoning behind this consensus is that while consumers are buying fewer new vehicles, they are paying more for those new vehicles. A Growing Used Vehicle Market: Best used […]
General Motors Canada Sees Best January Sales Since 2008
Despite the cold of January, General Motors Canada got off to a hot start in 2018. The automaker delivered 15% year-over-year growth overall with 16,791 vehicles delivered, retail sales leapt 12.4% year-over-year at 12,185 vehicles delivered, and fleet deliveries totaled 4,606 vehicles for 22.3% growth. This allowed GM Canada to claim its best January sales […]
GM Launches Maven Ride Sharing in Toronto
General Motors’ fast-growing ride-share service Maven City just arrived in Toronto. Now, whenever residents of Canada’s largest city need a vehicle, they can use Maven’s app to reserve one. Already available in more than a dozen cities across North America, Maven offers Canada’s largest city access to 40 vehicles, including the Chevrolet Cruze, Malibu, Tahoe, […]
Britain’s Current Top Favorite Car Color
Black is the top favorite vehicle color in Britain right now. During 2017, more than half a million British buyers chose a black vehicle. But this hue isn’t popular for the reason that you might think. While some people choose this shade because it symbolizes their passion for Batman or their gravitation toward the dark […]
Suburb-Bound Millennials Choose Large SUVs for Family Vehicles
As an increasing number of young adults begin to form families, they are purchasing larger SUVs at a rapid rate
When it comes to young adults adopting a suburban lifestyle, the tempo may change, but the song remains the same. Indeed, American adults between the ages of 18 and 34 (aka Millennials) have become the largest group of homebuyers in the nation, with nearly half of them buying homes in the suburbs. Settling in a […]
GM Canada Sales Rise 21.6% in July As All Four Brands See Growth
General Motors of Canada reported sales totaling 25,852 vehicles in July, an increase of 21.6% from its total of 21,255 vehicles delivered in July 2016. All four brands saw double-digit growth for the month: Chevrolet sales were up 16.5%, GMC sales were up 26.3%, Buick sales were up 34.9%, and Cadillac sales were up 40.7%. […]
GM’s Maven City Car Sharing Program Launched in Atlanta
General Motors is continuing to roll out its personal mobility brand Maven to new markets, and today expanded its services in Atlanta to now include Maven City car sharing, in addition to the Lyft Express Drive program. Maven has now launched three products and expanded to 17 cities in the US and Canada over the […]
General Motors Canada Racks Up 267,341 Sales in 2016
General Motors Canada ended 2016 having sold 267,341 vehicles across its Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac brands, a 1.5% year-over-year increase from 2015. Retail sales rose 3.8% at 201,514 units delivered, marking the first time that GM has exceeded retail sales of 200,000 units in Canada since paring its offering down to four brands. “2016 […]
GM Canada Sales Decline 8.8% in October; Buick Sales Up 21.9%
General Motors Canada reported sales of 21,219 vehicles in October across its four brands, a year-over-year decline of 8.8%. Buick was the sole GM brand to post a sales increase in October, delivering a 21.9% year-over-year increase with 1,759 units delivered. Chevrolet sales fell 7.6% at 11,891 units delivered, Cadillac sales fell 16.8% at 967 […]