GM Sold 2.4 Million Vehicles Around the World in Q1 2015
General Motors announced Tuesday that it sold 2.4 million vehicles around the globe in the first quarter of 2015, 2% better than its sales from Q1 2014. The primary drivers of this growth are China, North America, and Europe, where sales have been up 9%, 6%, and 3%, respectively. “The momentum our brands are building […]
12 GM Vehicles Land in The Car Book’s 2015 Best Bets
The Car Book’s 2015 Best Bets awards have been released, and a number of GM vehicles make the cut and stand tall among the industry’s best. The annual Best Bets, determined by The Center for Auto Safety and The Car Book, is based upon vehicles’ performance in nine different categories, including: combo crash tests, safety […]
Which Cars Will Be at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show?
When navigating the 2015 Chicago Auto Show site, we had a bit of trouble finding a comprehensive list of cars outside of a drop-down menu or individual pages. To make things a little easier for all of us, we have compiled an at-a-glance list. This list will change as we receive more information, so be sure […]
All Chevy Sonics Gotta Go Fast
General Motors is reportedly halting production of the Chevrolet Sonic due to higher-than-normal inventories. And you know what that means: dealership lots are full, and all of these Chevy Sonics gotta go fast! GM is also cutting production of the Buick Verano for the same reason, and it appears that both small cars are the […]
GM Foundation Donates $2.875 Million in STEM Grants
Today, the General Motors Foundation announced a generous donation of $2.875 million in STEM grants. (STEM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,” though, by the lack of the Oxford comma, it’s pretty clear that it should be called STEEM, for Science, Technology, English, Engineering, and Mathematics.) Related: GM Engineers Ensure Perfection in GMC Canyon […]
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: […]
GM’s Indianapolis Stamping Plant to Become Concert Venue?
GM’s Indianapolis Stamping Plant fell into the hands of RACER Trust back in 2011, but the Michigan-based organization has now inked a deal with REI Investments, which hopes to turn the former stamping plant site into a 15,000-seat amphitheater on one half and a new jail and justice center on the other. (Because that’s what […]
12 GM Vehicles Named to IIHS List of Recommended Used Vehicles for Teens
In a time when many question the safety of older GM models, given the recent ignition switch recalls, it is refreshing to report that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has placed 12 GM models (ranging from current and defunct brands) on its first-ever list of recommended used vehicles for teen drivers. “We know […]
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 […]
Chrysler 200 History
Introduction The Chrysler 200 is a compact executive car and Chrysler’s lowest priced model. Built to replace the Chrysler Sebring, the 200 was built from the Sebring platform and originally retained many of its features. Early History The 200 name first appeared on a prototype hybrid vehicle shown at the 2009 North American Auto Show […]