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[VIDEO] Jordan Taylor’s No. 73 C7.R

[VIDEO] Jordan Taylor’s No. 73 C7.R

Corvette Racing’s Jordan Taylor drives the No. 73 Corvette C7.R alongside fellow racers, Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen. You might also remember him as the driver of the C6.R at Le Mans in both 2012 and 2013. The talented driver recently gave racing fans a special treat by talking through the race-ready C7.R in the […]

 Kyle Johnson

GM is Recalling 3.36 Million More Vehicles, Of Course

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 […]

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2015 Camaro Z/28 Brembo Brakes: Spotlight

2015 Camaro Z/28 Brembo Brakes: Spotlight

The 2015 Camaro Z/28 is reportedly the only car under $100,000 to feature Brembo carbon ceramic brakes. (It sold for $75,000 for the 2014 model year, but we have it on good authority that it’ll go for even less for 2015.) By comparison, the next cheapest car that includes Brembo brakes is the Audi R8 […]

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Mary Barra Heads GM Stockholders Meeting

Mary Barra Heads GM Stockholders Meeting

Today, Mary Barra addressed the company’s stockholders during the annual GM stockholders meeting. “In every market, consumers have more and better automotive choices than ever before,” Barra said. “And the competition is only going to get tougher. This is a reality. Another reality is that GM is positioned to be stronger, leaner and more responsive […]

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General Motors May Sales: Highest Sales Since ’08

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 […]

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GM Patents Make Automaker a Top Innovator

GM Patents Make Automaker a Top Innovator

For the eleventh consecutive quarter, General Motors is the overall industry leader in terms of patent filings, according to the Patent Board. The board reported that 1,643 GM patents were achieved last year. In addition, the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index indicates that GM is at the head of the pack in terms of U.S. […]

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GM Interiors Receive More Focus

GM Interiors Receive More Focus

A few years ago, GM interiors were nothing to speak of. In fact, according to Automotive News, General Motors global design chief, Ed Welburn, reported that GM interiors were the first things to be downgraded if a vehicle came in over budget. “The best way to get the thing right financially was to take from […]

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Impala Stop/Start Technology to be Standard for 2015 Base Model

Impala Stop/Start Technology to be Standard for 2015 Base Model

According to a report today from General Motors, Impala stop/start technology will be standard on the base 2.5-liter ECOTEC® engine for the 2015 model year. The addition of this technology will boost fuel efficiency by five percent—or 1 mpg. The Impala will be the second model in the Chevrolet lineup to boast stop/start technology, joining […]

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Roadkill Muscle Truck Is Back for More

Roadkill Muscle Truck Is Back for More

Fans of the show Roadkill have probably seen the Muscle Truck, a 1974 Chevy pickup, before in the 18th episode (video at the bottom of this post). In that episode, Mike Finnegan and David Freibruger take the classic Chevy to the drag strip and then take on some mini bikes through a parking garage because […]

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GM Recalls 2.7 Million More Vehicles

GM Recalls 2.7 Million More Vehicles

General Motors this morning announced five new recalls totaling 2.7 million vehicles. This brings the total number of vehicles recalled by GM in 2014 past the astounding total of 10 million. The largest of the five recalls is for 2.4 million 2004-2012 Chevy Malibu, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 and 2007-2010 Saturn Aura models. […]

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OnStar with 4G LTE Launches Next Month

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 […]

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Chevy Celebrates Mothers with “The Extra Mile”

Chevy Celebrates Mothers with “The Extra Mile”

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Chevy is releasing a new ad called “The Extra Mile,” that was directed by Jake Viramontez of Los Angeles, California. Viramontez entered the 30-second film into the Chevrolet and MOFILM program that was announced last year. “The Extra Mile” was one of 13 finalists, which also included “Masterpiece.” If […]

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Vote in the Z06 Convertible Student Showcase Challenge

Vote in the Z06 Convertible Student Showcase Challenge

    If you’re a photography student in college, getting a big assignment could be the difference between making good on your dreams or spending the rest of your life waiting tables and talking about your dreams of shooting for a major magazine (I’m sorry for that bit of harsh reality, Liberal Arts majors, but […]

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Chevrolet Bows Again in ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

Chevrolet Bows Again in ‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

The Transformers are back (and luckily, Shia LaBeouf is not) in Michael Bay’s latest action-packed thriller, Transformers: Age of Extinction. And what would the Transformers franchise be without Chevrolet? (Answer—a movie not worth watching.) Two Camaros in Transformers: Age of Extinction The Camaro will return to Transformers: Age of Extinction as Bumblebee yet again. Bumblebee […]

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GM Custom Car Covers Provide Optimal Protection

GM Custom Car Covers Provide Optimal Protection

GM is partnering with CoverCar, anItaly-based Confezioni Andrea S.r.l., to create tailored-fitted custom covers for their vehicles to replace the plastic wrap commonly used to protect vehicles during shipping. The GM custom car covers will be easy to install and remove, and will better protect cars during the lengthy shipping process which can span thousands […]

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Chevy Performance Lineup Expands in 2015

Chevy Performance Lineup Expands in 2015

Chevrolet's 2015 performance car has a little bit of everything and a whole lot of options (and horsepower).

With 2015 right around the corner, Chevy performance vehicle enthusiasts everywhere have more than a few reasons to start salivating. As a matter of fact, they’ve got at least 14 reasons to starAfter the introduction of the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible, the Chevy performance lineup will feature a total of fourteen distinct models. This superb lineup […]

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Chevy Bags Seven In Inagural Most Popular on Edmunds.com Awards

Chevy Bags Seven In Inagural Most Popular on Edmunds.com Awards

The Chevy Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe all emerged victorious in Edmunds' first-ever awards ceremony.

Seven Chevy vehicles—including the Corvette Stingray, Traverse, Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, and Tahoe—have been named among the most popular in their respective segments by the experts at Edmunds.com. In addition, the Stingray and Traverse each took home the title of Top Rated Vehicle in their respective segments. Chevy’s Most Popular on Edmunds.com Award Winners RELATED: […]

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Chevy at the 2014 New York Auto Show

Chevy at the 2014 New York Auto Show

The New York Auto Show is right around the corner, and plenty of automakers have given us a taste of what we can expect during the press day unveilings. General Motors, on the other hand, had been playing its cards close to its chest, until recently when the automaker revealed just what we can expect […]