GM’s Wildlife Habitats Continue to Thrive
GM’s wildlife habitats and education programs are extensive throughout several countries. In fact, The General has earned a whopping 15 certifications—and three awards—from the Wildlife Habitat Council. GM’s wildlife habitats are currently housed in five countries, including China, where GM was the first company to establish a certified program. “GM truly understands the importance of […]
GM Announces $63M Investment in Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant
As part of her announcement at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, Mary Barra announced an investment of $63 million in the Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant, which first opened in 2006. Already, the plant boasts a 263,000 square foot campus, but this investment will allow the facility to grow even larger. In the News: […]
Drive Electric Ohio Promotes Electric Cars with Test Drive Experience
Have you thought about investing in an electric car yet? If you’re like one of numerous drivers across the United States, you’ve noticed the inevitable trend toward electric vehicles (EVs). But, it’s hard to buy into such a change without getting to learn about and test the technology first-hand. The average car buyer doesn’t get […]
Stand Out with the 2015 Sierra Carbon Edition
Last week, Chevrolet announced the University of Texas Edition for the 2015 Chevy Silverado. This week, it’s time for the Silverado’s sibling truck, the 2015 GMC Sierra, to take the spotlight. In honor of that notion, General Motors today announced the 2015 Sierra Carbon Edition, which is meant to add some flair to the already […]
Electric Car Etiquette: Try Being Considerate of Other People
The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), and their increased development by automotive manufacturers, is quickly changing the social dynamics of the road. With new types of cars being made that depend on different needs than traditional cars, everyone on the road will have to watch their behavior and learn to accommodate. Unfortunately, the majority of drivers […]
GM Files Trademark Application for “C/K 10”
Earlier this month, we reported that General Motors had filed a trademark application for “Sierra Elevation” on August 4, 2014. On the same day, the Detroit automaker also filled an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for “C/K 10” with the “Motor land vehicles, namely, trucks” designation under the Goods and Services […]
Chevrolet Announces 2015 City Express Fuel Economy
Chevrolet yesterday announced the all-new 2015 City Express fuel economy numbers, estimated by the EPA. The small and efficient cargo van gets an impressive 24 mpg in the city and an even more impressive 26 mpg on the highway, for a combined 25 mpg rating. Powered by a 2.0-liter dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine that is […]
Check Out the Updates for the 2015 Buick LaCrosse
The 2016 Buick LaCrosse will be the first of the third generation, which means that the 2015 model is our final goodbye to the second generation. As such, updates for the 2015 Buick LaCrosse will be minor, though still noteworthy. For starters, Buick has nixed the rear-seat entertainment system with DVD player and noise-cancelling headphones. […]
GM is Recalling 3.36 Million More Vehicles, Of Course
The latest bundle of recalls brings the number of cars that GM has "proactively" called back in 2014 past the 20 million mark.
The fact the GM is recalling 3.36 million more cars today for problems with the ignition switch would be hilarious were it not for the fact that General Motors’ ineptitude is well past the point of being comical and verging into con artist territory. GM has issued six more recalls today, with the largest spanning […]
OnStar with 4G LTE Launches Next Month
Starting in June, drivers of select GM vehicles will have access to OnStar with 4G LTE. Drivers will get a free three-month trial period (or three gigabytes, whichever comes first). The 2015 Malibu will be the first vehicle to claim the updated tech, but more than 30 other Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles will […]
2015 City Express Pricing Announced
Chevrolet released the all-new 2015 City Express pricing details early this week. The 2015 Chevrolet City Express marks the brand’s first foray into the small cargo van segment. A 2.0-liter dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing powers the 2015 Chevrolet City Express. This powerful yet efficient engine is good for 131 horsepower and […]
Silverado SSV Dons Sirens, Joins Police Lineup
The Bowtie Brand recently announced its latest addition to Chevy’s police lineup: the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Special Service Vehicle (SSV). The Silverado SSV will launch this summer with the very same capabilities, efficiency, and durability as its sibling Silverado 1500, but fitted with extra goodies that you’ll need a police badge and […]
New York Times: GM Threatened Families of Accident Victims
In at least two instances, GM threatened families with countersuits to their "frivilous" lawsuits related to deaths.
The GM ignition switch recall seems to reach new levels of absurdity every week, and one of the things that continually gets lost in the persistent crush of information about what General Motors may or may not have known and what they may or may not do to bring the ordeal to an end is […]
Chevrolet Spark EV History
Introduction The Spark EV was introduced to the market in 2012, allowing Chevrolet to join the push towards more available electric-powered options. Though it’s only sold in the United States in California and Oregon, its popularity has helped Chevrolet establish itself as a competitor in the all-electric segment. History The Spark EV was first introduced […]
General Motors RemoteLink App Kept Us Warm in January
Last month’s Polar Vortex left much of the nation’s people cold, wet, and threatening to move to South America (after all, we’ve always heard that Peru is lovely this time of year). While the worst seems to be over, we’re still plagued by low temperatures, mounds and mounds of snow, and a bad attitude that […]
The Smug Life – What the Cadillac ELR Ad Says About America
Here's a hint: it doesn't say anything particularly good.
But first, a shocking truth nugget! What I’m about to tell you may come as an absolute shock. It is imperative, however, that you hold on past this shocking revelation as the meat of what follows is entirely dependent on your digestion and understanding of the 30-kiloton bomb that I am about to drop on […]
2014 Malibu’s 5-Star Safety Rating Makes Chevrolet Tops in NHTSA Ranks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has earned the highest-possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score as part of its New Car Assessment Program. The 2014 Malibu’s 5-star safety status was earned primarily due to a litany of available and standard active and passive safety features. “Safety is […]
Chevrolet Global Sales in 2013 Nearly Hit 5 Million Mark, Break Records
During yesterday’s Corvette Z06 and Corvette C7.R reveal at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, General Motors’ CFO Dan Ammann revealed that Chevrolet global sales in 2013 broke the brand’s previous record. Specifically, Chevrolet moved just shy of 5 million units (4,984,126 vehicles) across the globe throughout the year, enjoying considerable gains in the […]