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 […]
GM US January Sales Portend Good Things Ahead
General Motors came extremely close to pulling down sales totaling 3 million units in the United States last year. If all GM needs in order to cross that coveted threshold once again in 2015 is marginal year-over-year improvement, it would appear that the brand is well on track to shattering that expectation. GM kicked off 2015 […]
Rumor: We Could See a 2015 Chevy Trax GMC Version
The 2015 Chevy Trax isn’t even available for sale yet in the US, but it’s already creating whispers across the industry about the possibility of a Chevy Trax GMC version. The Trax, which is already sold in 66 countries, will help Chevrolet compete with other compact crossovers, like the Nissan JUKE, Kia Sportage, and Hyundai […]
GM Recalls Nearly 50,000 Vehicles for Seatbelt Issues
Remember last week when Mary Barra said that GM recalls have been “substantially completed?” Apparently, she does not. General Motors has just recalled 48,114 models for defective seatbelts. Reportedly, the pretensioner cables might not lock in certain conditions, meaning that, instead of tightening in an accident, they could loosen. Both the 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan […]
Latest GM Recalls Total 181,000 Vehicles
Surprised? Only that it's not more...
Last week we reported on General Motors’ recall of 189,000 regrettably flammable SUVs, then clapped our hands together and said, “Welp, that’s that!” So it is with great surprise that we must now report that, once again, GM is recalling a whole bunch of cars. We’re not angry, GM, we’re just disappointed. Let’s start small […]
2002-04 Saturn Vue Latest Ignition Switch Recall
Just when you thought it was safe to get back behind the wheel of a Saturn Vue… Now that I’ve gotten that terrible Jaws pun out of the way, General Motors has announced a recall for 312,000 more vehicles. Most prominent among this number is the Saturn Vue, of which GM has recalled 202,115 model […]
GM Receives Most Initial Quality Awards, Again
In this year’s Initial Quality Study℠ results, released yesterday by J.D. Power & Associates, General Motors achieved 11 spots in the top three. Of those 11 models, six were top-ranked. For the second consecutive year, GM took home more initial quality awards than any other automaker. In addition, the General had the most models ranked […]
General Motors May Sales: Highest Sales Since ’08
General Motors May sales totaled 284,694 units, up 13 percent compared to May 2013. This marks the company’s best May in seven years and the best monthly sales since August of 2008. Specifically, retail sales were up 10 percent and fleet sales shot up 21 percent. New SUV Profile: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban “The momentum we generated […]
2015 Sierra All Terrain HD Steps into the Spotlight
Earlier today, GMC introduced the all-new 2015 Sierra All Terrain HD, which will hit dealership lots this summer. The 2015 Sierra All Terrain HD will be available on 2500HD and 3500HD double cab and crew cab models on both the SLE and SLT trims, with four-wheel drive. A Z71 Off Road package with hill descent, […]
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 […]
Jim Federico, GM Global Head of Subcompact Vehicles, Announces Retirement
Jim Federico has been with General Motors for 36 years but formally announced his retirement just two days ago. Federico served as the Executive Chief Engineer of Subcompact and Electric Vehicles. Most recently, he reported to Mark Reuss, GM Head of Product Development, though he used to report to Mary Barra before her promotion to […]
Consumer Reports Releases Best and Worst Accelerating Vehicles List
Consumer Reports released its comprehensive lists covering which new vehicles are the best and worst in a variety of different categories. For those of us who want the most speed possible when coming off the line, Consumer Reports has a list for it. The best and worst accelerating vehicles list doesn’t hold a whole […]
Parma Metal Center Sees $14 Million GM Investment
Parma Metal Center in Northeast Ohio will soon see a whole lot of change, thanks to a $14 million General Motors investment. Last week, GM announced that they will be increasing funding to the center to support the installation of a progressive press, which will be used for die tryout and regular parts production. RELATED: Delta […]