Last Month, GM took the wraps off the updated 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty pickup. Now we’re finally learning the details of what’s under the new truck’s (massive) hood.
Powering the base Silverado HD wis a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 mated to a Hydramatic 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission. This unit produces 360 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 380 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm. [click to continue…]
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General Motors may be busy narrowing in on the Corvette’s redesign, but in the short term Chevrolet is introducing a new limited edition Vette to stir demand among enthusiasts. The Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition borrows many of the same features found in the high-performance ZR1 and transplants them into this other performance model.
Among the new features found on the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition include Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, magnetic select ride control system, black carbon-fiber rockers, carbon-fiber raised hood, and 20-spoke wheels wrapped with Michelin PS2 tires. [click to continue…]
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Although many iconic sports car have come and gone (some only to reappear again), the Chevrolet Corvette has been the constant all-American sports car. The current generation is the most powerful Corvette ever and still maintains the design and character of Vettes from the past. But new challenges are ahead, not only from competitors but also from changing consumers as well as changing fuel economy regulations. That’s precisely why General Motors has sought the proposal of 10 styling studios around the world to collaborate on the next generation Corvette.
Leading the next Corvette’s design is GM’s vice president of global design Ed Welburn. Regarding the next Corvette, Welburn has said that the design is very important and that input will come from global design studios will infuse the new design with qualities that younger U.S. buyers demand. [click to continue…]
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Over the last few months, sales of General Motors’ products have been steadily improving. But not everything is on steady ground at at the Detroit automaker, especially considering management continues to be shuffled around. While management changes could signal a number of issues within the company, Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre seems intent on continuing this trend until sales momentum significantly improves.
“In order to be successful in North America, we need the right mix of product, people and structure. We’ve worked with a small group of executives to align this model and appoint the best candidates for each job.” said Mark Reuss, GM North America president. [click to continue…]
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It appears that Toyota is not the only one offering 0 percent financing. General Motors, perhaps in an attempt to capitalize further on Toyota’s current vulnerability, is offering 0 percent financing for 60 months on most 2010 new vehicles.
Although GM says the decision to launch its new sales incentive has no relation to Toyota’s similar incentive program, the timing seems a bit too convenient. [click to continue…]
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Extreme weather testing is important for any new vehicle in order to evaluate how various components will respond to extreme climates. But for a vehicle like the Chevrolet Volt, its even more important as the car incorporates advanced technology such as its generator and lithium ion battery which perhaps require more thorough testing. That’s why GM engineers have recently braved the icy cold weather of Kapuskasing, Ontario Canada.
The extreme weather testing is necessary to ensure the Volt will perform competently in all seasons and all climates. And while the Volt won’t be available to all customers in all parts of the U.S. when it finally goes on sale later this year, it’s at least reassuring that once it does become available nationwide, it’ll be more than ready. [click to continue…]
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General Motors has been concentrating its efforts on the upcoming plug-in electric Volt and has been working to refine its on-board technologies as well as prepare the necessary infrastructure with its partners. While the Volt was originally due to become available to consumers in November of this year, GM CEO Ed Whitacre ambitiously moved up that schedule and decided to make it available even earlier. Unfortunately, that may not be working out as well as GM would have hoped.
Sources inside GM have noted that the company has seen hurdles and challenges arise due to its expedited launch. Interestingly, the problems don’t appear to be related to the car itself. [click to continue…]
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General Motors Co. announced an upcoming recall of 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles over steering motor failure. The recall will be compact vehicles including:
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Some may have fond memories of the Partridge Family television show, but most of us probably don’t. One of the most lasting and memorable images from this show was the 1957 Chevrolet bus that transported this quirky, wholesome, musical family. [click to continue…]
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The all-new Chevrolet Aveo compact will officially be entering production next year. Although the current Aveo is not the most exciting compact on the market, the Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept, which debuted at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, got plenty of consumers excited about what the the next-generation Aveo might bring.
As of this morning, new images of the next-gen Chevrolet Aveo sedan were leaked. The 2012 Aveo will reportedly feature a turbocharged 1.4-liter inline four-cylinder Ecotec engine, similar to the unit found on RS Concept. This engine produces 138 horsepower. A naturally aspirated four cylinder engine will also be available on the base model. [click to continue…]
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