The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Is Set to Arrive in America Next Year
This brand-new sedan version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class will likely be the most affordable vehicle option from the luxury automaker
The most affordable vehicle in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup, the Mercedes-Benz CLA, isn’t doing so hot right now. Year-to-date sales for the CLA are down 43.6%, with only 6,387 units sold so far in 2017. Still, as the saying goes, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s why Mercedes-Benz is planning to release another affordable option […]
Cars & Wireless Charging: What You Need to Know
Wireless charging is an added convenience that makes it easy for people to stay connected wherever they go. As this technology develops, wireless charging devices and hotspots have become more widespread. From wireless charging pads in fast food joints, cafes, and hotels, to portable wireless charging pads like those from Bezalel wireless technologies that you […]
GM Canada Posts 35.8% Sales Increase in May
General Motors Canada delivered a total of 31,149 vehicles in May, up 35.8% year-over-year. All four GM brands saw sales increase in May, including double-digit increases for the Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC brands. Retail sales were up 46% year-over-year. “Our sales momentum continued in May as we remain focused on building our brands, growing retail […]
Turns Out EVs Are Definitely Greener Than Most Gas Cars, Even in Kansas
I am excited today, because thanks to the Union of Concerned Scientists, I can finally bring some knowledge to one of the enduring questions of electric vehicles: given that many states still use coal and natural gas to generate electricity, just how “green” can an electric vehicle be? Well, it turns out, that depends on […]
2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Priced at $69,995
Today Chevrolet revealed details of the 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE, the track-ready leader of its 2018 Camaro lineup. The new 1LE features a racing-based suspension and aero technologies, as well as Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R summer-only tires, making it the most extreme track-focused Camaro to date. Priced at $7,500, the ZL1 1LE Extreme Track […]
GM Canada Earns Best April Sales in Nine Years
General Motors Canada saw sales totaling 30,948 vehicles across the country in April, a 16.4% year-over-year increase and the automaker’s best total for the month since 2008. GM was led by the Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac brands, with each seeing double-digit year-over-year gains. “The momentum in 2017 continues to build with back-to-back months of sales leadership […]
Score an A+ on Your Test Drive
On paper, the car you’re thinking about buying is perfect. But, since you can’t exactly drive paper, a test drive is in order. Because you don’t know until you know, you know? Test driving a potential car buy is not all fun and games. Well, it is some fun and games–you’re about to drive the […]
GM Korea Posts Sales Totaling 50,840 Units in March
General Motors Korea Company reported domestic sales of 14,778 vehicles and export sales of 36,072 vehicles in March, totaling 50,840 units for the month. Domestic sales were down 12.4%, but GM Korea reports that the Chevrolet Cruze, Malibu, and Trax all saw year-over-year sales growth. “We continue to generate solid results in the domestic market […]
Chevrolet Sees Increase in Spanish-Language OnStar Usage
Chevrolet announced today that it anticipates Chevy owners will use OnStar’s Spanish-speaking advisor team more in 2017 than in any other year. Chevrolet owners with OnStar have had access to a dedicated Spanish language team for over 10 years, providing everything from directions to emergency services en Español. In the United States in 2016 alone, […]
GM Canada Posts Strong March, Q1 2017 Sales Gains
General Motors Canada wrapped up the first quarter of 2017 in as strong a fashion as an automaker could hope to: with its best single sales month in nine years. GM Canada’s sales rose 22.9% to 30,115 in March as all four brands enjoyed double-digit sales increases; retail sales were up 27.2% at 21,979 units, […]
GM’s Next Big Cuts May Come From North American Cars
General Motors calls its decision to sell the Opel and Vauxhall brands to PSA Group an indicator of its plans to improve profits by getting smaller. According to Mary Barra, there is likely more consolidation on the horizon for GM, and that may include cuts to North American cars. “There’s a little bit more work […]
Chevrolet Sees Best February Retail Sales Since 2007; Bolt Continues to Gain Steam
Chevrolet brand sales totaled 164,095 vehicles in February, a 3.4% year-over-year increase good for the best February mark since 2008. Retail sales grew 2.8% year-over-year with 125,207 vehicles delivered, good for the brand’s best February retail performance in a decade. Retail sales of crossovers were also a record best for the month. With no shortage of […]
12-Millionth Engine Built at GM São José dos Campos Complex in Brazil
General Motors’ São José dos Campos manufacturing facility last month celebrated the production of its 12-millionth engine nearly 58 years after the complex built its first engine. The first engine built at São José dos Campos Complex rolled off the line on March 10th, 1959, the plant’s inaugural day, making it the first Chevrolet engine […]
Beginner’s Guide to the Dayton Auto Show
If you live in or around Dayton, Ohio, you should head to the Dayton Convention Center this weekend. The Dayton Auto Show runs from now through Sunday, February 26th, and it sure to impress car fans, shoppers, and spectators. This show will display more than 200 vehicles from the major manufacturers, and with admission set […]
GM’s Offering New Nine-Speed in “High-Volume SUV” in China This Year
At the end of 2016, General Motors confirmed that its all-new Hydra-Matic 9T50 nine-speed automatic transmission would be debuting with the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu and subsequently offered with the 2017 Cruze Diesel, 2018 Equinox, and 2018 Traverse. On Monday, GM confirmed that the nine-speed transmission will debut in China “in a high-volume SUV later this year.” […]
Cadillac Brand, Buick GL8 MPV Post Huge January Gains in China
General Motors and its joint ventures in China combined to deliver a total of 321,264 vehicles in January, falling 24% from the automaker’s start to 2016. GM attributes the decline to the Spring Festival holiday and the reduction of China’s vehicle purchase tax incentive. The purchase tax for vehicles with 1.6-liter or smaller displacement engines […]
Chevrolet Shows Off Redline Special Edition Series in Chicago [PHOTOS]
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Just when it looked like Chevrolet wouldn’t be showing anything new at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, the company revealed nine new special-edition models to grab everyone’s attention. These new models are a part of Chevy’s Redline special edition series, which has become the broadest-cross portfolio special edition that Chevy has ever produced. All of […]
GM Korea’s Domestic Sales Increase 25.5% in January
General Motors Korea delivered 11,643 vehicles domestically and 35,199 export vehicles in January for total monthly sales of 46,842 vehicles. Domestic sales were up 25.5% year-over-year due in large part to the continued popularity of the Chevrolet Spark, Malibu, and Trax. GM Korea also launched the next-generation Cruze in January. “Our positive sales in January […]