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World’s best selling Chevy dealership closes all 13 stores
Bill Heard Enterprises sells more Chevy cars and trucks than any dealer in the world, but that distinction isn’t enough to keep the doors open at the dealer’s 13 stores. The soft economy, fuel prices and an over-reliance on the sales of trucks and SUVs were the reasons stated for the demise of these Chevy […]
25Sep2008 | Jim | 5 comments | Continued
No more texting while driving in California!
The Gov-en-nator of California had the use of talking on a cell phone while driving earlier this year but forgot all about people still texting. So, legislation was hurried to put no texting into the lawbooks as well. No reading, sending, or writing text messages on any electronic device while driving. The law doesn’t go […]
25Sep2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
Delphi gets OK to freeze pensions
Delphi Corp. won permission from a bankruptcy court Tuesday to freeze its hourly and salaried pension plans, but will have to resume talks with its creditors before seeking approval of a new financing deal with former parent General Motors Corp. that could help the Troy-based auto supplier finally emerge from bankruptcy.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert […]
Washington county may ban car washing at home
If residents in several cities in Clark County, Washington want to get their cars clean, they could soon be forced to do it at retail car washes. According to an employee at the Washington state Department of Ecology, the state wants “people to make the connection of ‘what goes on the street goes into […]
23Sep2008 | Jim | 4 comments | Continued
Ford wishes GM a happy 100th birthday
Credit Ford with a classy move yesterday when it strategically left the blinds open in certain offices at its World Headquarters in Dearborn. The effect was a building-sized birthday card congratulating its cross-town competitor, General Motors, on making it 100 years in the automotive business. Ford celebrated its centennial a few years back, so knows […]
16Sep2008 | Jim | 2 comments | Continued
GM debuts fuel-saving XFE versions of Silverado/Sierra and Tahoe/Yukon
XFE stands for “Xtra Fuel Economy” and means these vehicles have been equipped with some easy fuel-saving technologies to eek out as many miles per gallon as possible. GM announced today that the Cobalt XFE will be joined by XFE versions of the Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon for the 2009 […]
12Aug2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
Despite huge losses, backing for CEO ‘has not changed,’ says spokesman
General Motors Corp. said its board continues to support Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner despite the company’s deteriorating performance in the second quarter, when it lost a staggering $15.5 billion.
The board’s 13 directors gathered in Detroit on Monday and Tuesday for previously scheduled meetings that took place at a challenging time for the automaker.
GM is […]
Nissan cars to push back when drivers floor it
Nissan’s revealed plans to install what it’s calling the “ECO Pedal” system in models next year. The technology makes the gas pedal press upward when it senses motorists are speeding up too quickly. Although Nissan says the system can help drivers improve fuel efficiency 5 to 10 percent, we say it’s the ultimate nanny technology […]
4Aug2008 | Jim | 7 comments | Continued
Ford, GM explore joint engines
Bryce G. Hoffman / The Detroit News
General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. are discussing a possible collaboration to develop new engines and other powertrain technologies, according to sources at both companies.
The rival automakers are keen to find ways to reduce research-and-development costs even as they struggle to respond to a dramatic shift in consumer […]
2010 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty
New photos show a camouflaged 2010 Sierra HD (it has 8-lug wheels) that’s replaced the current model’s flush headlights and grille setup with offset chrome-bordered lamps and a deep inset grille. The hoodline also appears to have grown a bit taller than the current truck.
The straight pipe out the back indicates the truck has a […]
GM posts $15.5 billion 2nd-quarter loss
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. said Friday its losses widened to $15.5 billion in the second quarter as North American sales plummeted and the company faced expenses due to labor unrest and its massive restructuring plan.
The loss of $27.33 per share is the third-worst quarterly loss in the automaker’s history. In the same period […]
GM to cut 5,000 salaried workers
General Motors is looking to reduce its salaried (read: non-unionized) workforce by 5,000 employees by the end of the year, leaving the beleaguered automaker with 27,000 white-collar jobs in total. This 15% head-count reduction is part of an ongoing effort to trim costs as the automaker continues to hemorrhage cash.
Also on the docket are early […]
iphone dyno!
Dynolicious utilizes the accelerometer built in to your iPhone or iPod Touch to sense the motion of your vehicle. This data is sampled as many as one hundred times per second, developing a detailed picture of the car’s acceleration. This information is then used to determine the speed of the vehicle and the distance travelled. […]
29Jul2008 | Jim | 4 comments | Continued
GM offering buyouts and bonuses to HUMMER dealers
General Motors is quietly negotiating with HUMMER dealers to prevent lawsuits if the brand is sold or extinguished. Even though confidentiality agreements have been signed, HUMMER dealers are reporting heavy discussions with GM to buy back stores and compensate owners. GM has even paid second- and third-quarter bonuses (averaging six figures) in advance. June delivered […]
28Jul2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
Hummer to be sold?
General Motors CEO, Rick Wagoner, mentioned in passing that several parties have expressed interest in purchasing HUMMER and that GM is moving as quickly as possible to seal the deal. “We have some interested buyers,” Wagoner told reports while attending the opening of a new GM engineering and development center.
The sale of HUMMER would help […]
100 MPG Plug-In Hybrid Pickup In The Works
Raser Technologies, an electric motor manufacturer, announced today that it is partnering with Pacific Gas & Electric to develop a plug-in electric hybrid truck that would operate much like Chevy’s upcoming Volt passenger car or Ian Wright’s proposed plug-in pickup.
“We think this would be a terrific application for fleet buyers and consumers who need pickup […]
Toyota beat General Motors in worldwide sales in the first half of the year.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it sold 4.8 million vehicles between January and June, up 2 percent from the same period a year ago. General Motors Corp. says it sold 4.5 million vehicles in the same period, or about 300,000 less than Toyota.
GM says its total sales fell 3 percent in the first half of […]
2008 GMC Sierra by Boyd Coddington
This 2008 GMC 1/2-ton standard cab truck was commissioned for the 2007 SEMA show to debut a new wheel style, the Boyd Coddington Kingpin. Designed specifically for late-model trucks and SUV, this wheel comes in large sizes with two finishes to meet modern demand. Boyd opted to use the black version featuring a stainless steel […]
21Jul2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
GM cutting back on PR budget, NASCAR getting slashed
GM has said to be cutting back on its motorsports with NASCAR getting a big hit of almost 120 - 140 million yearly cut.
Remember the days when it was very obvious which was a Chevy and which was a Ford? It helped to bring brand loyalty but that has drastically changed. Some really good points […]
General Motors To Cut Truck Production By Over 300K And 20 Percent Of Jobs
General Motors Corporation today announced it is taking further steps to adapt its business to rapidly changing market conditions, marked by the weak U.S. economy, record high fuel prices, shifts in consumer vehicle preferences, and the lowest U.S. industry sales volumes in a decade.
“We are responding aggressively to the challenges of today’s U.S. auto […]
More pics of the 2010 Camaro surface
GM has chunked out more pictures of the 2010 Camaro for you do drool over. With the options of a 416hp, 6.2 liter v8 or a 296 hp, 3.6-liter V6 is sure to make either side of the fence smile. Throw on a supercharger and row the six speed to miles of smiles! How many […]
20Jul2008 | Jim | 0 comments | Continued
2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500
General Motors has just released specs for the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The half-ton pickup receives a new optional 6-speed automatic transmission that can be paired with the legacy 5.3-liter and 6.0-liter V-8 engines and newly available 6.2-liter V-8.
The six-speed will initially be available only in crew cab models, but will migrate later this year […]
Future GM Full Size Trucks On Hold, Current Trucks Lives Extended
According to Automotive News, General Motors has postponed the launch of its next-generation full-size pickups (code named C3XX) while the company takes time to figure out where the truck market is headed.
The pause for study is expected to take six months. It’s unknown when the future trucks will arrive. They were originally expected to debut […]
Vortech Supercharger
The Vortech supercharging system for the 4.8/ 5.3/6.0 GM light truck will impress you with the obvious attention to detail and fully integrated appearance. Increase your horsepower to 391 and torque to 420 ft/lbs (5.3 Engines) to help you pull you, your passengers and your toys over the hill or around the corner.
18Feb2008 | Jim | 20 comments | Continued
Roush to build a Silverado?
This image was posted over at www.camaroz28.com and there are NO details on it. I’m sure the Roush crew will be hiring again as soon as they figure out which one of their people took this picture!
4Sep2007 | Jim | 21 comments | Continued
