sábado, 6 de febrero de 2021

Newsvine - chevy

Here's another one of these "when I was a kid" stories.

Study: Political leanings drive car choice

Source: The Washington Times

In the '80s, it was the politics of dancing. In the '90s, the politics of caring. Today, in bailout nation, we have the politics of driving.

We all know GM is not doing so well but there are a few to fix it. 1.) GM needs to cut a few brands (Ex. Buick, Hummer, GMC) 2.) Immediately Start the production of Chevrolet Spark and Volt and other small high MPG cars. 3.) Make people buy American

GM recalling 1.5 million cars over fire fears

Source: CNN

The possibility of engine fires has prompted General Motors to recall nearly 1.5 million passenger sedans manufactured between 1997 and 2003, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Monday.

SUVs are somewhat fuel efficient but SUVs are heavier and with the luxury features and other facilities. So how does that benefit the fuel consumption of a hybrid suv? Scientific research showed that HEV fuel consumption is significantly affected by both weight and power.

Video: SUV Owner Strikes Back and Tows a Tow Truck

Source: Gizmodo

Standing by while your car gets towed is terrible. This Shangainese Chevy owner used its car's remaining two wheels to counterattack. Note to Chinese tow companies: either get heavier trucks or remember to take them out of neutral.

Chevy Volt is unveiled

Source: CNN

General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle on Tuesday, allowing outsiders their first full look at the car GM says will go on sale in 2010. "The Volt symbolizes GM's commitment to the future," said Rick Wagoner, the company's chairman and CEO.

Truck buyer uses $8,000 in coins

Source: news.cincinnati.com

James F. Jones walked into an office at car dealer Jake Sweeney today, plunked down 16 coffee cans of coins and said: "I want that Chevy truck," pointing to a red, 2008 half-ton Chevrolet Silverado.

8 New Plug-in Vehicles to Debut Soon

Source: finance.yahoo.com

Americas top-selling car companies have plans to bring plug-in technology mainstream. Here's what they're working on. Chevrolet Volt

Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid priced at $40,000

Source: Engadget

Chevy's Bob Lutz crushed some dreams this morning when he announced that the Volt hybrid electric vehicle will run closer to $40,000 as opposed to the $30,000 he originally implied.

Camaro Convertible Revealed (Pic)

Source: GM

here's a sneak peak of the convertible version of the Camaro, which is also undergoing a similar evaluation as we ready it for full production later next year. (Preproduction models shown. Actual production models may vary.) More Articles and Seeds From blinkin

Economy, gas prices, hurt GM sales; four plants to close

Source: Newsday.com

Surging fuel prices and a weak U.S. economy cut General Motors' May sales volume about 28 percent, prompting the automaker's announcement yesterday that it will close four truck plants, prepare its Hummer brand for a possible sale and focus on making smaller cars.

Chevrolet Volt Takes a Giant Leap Forward

Source: edmunds.com

The target volume of about 100,000 Volts per year is substantially more than production on the automaker's EV1. GM leased only about 800 EV1s during the course of that electric vehicle's life cycle, the automaker said.

Chevy has Green Car Vision

Source: GreenCar.com

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell has been honored with Green Car Journal's Green Car Vision Award™, the first time the auto enthusiast magazine has recognized limited production vehicles for their forward-thinking technologies.

40 years ago, this coming June, I got my drivers license. It was probably the proudest day of my young life. It took me three whole days to get in trouble.

The Most Important Products of 2007

Source: Business Week

The cars, computers, games, phones, operating systems and yes, even razors, that helped define and refine 2007: a photo slideshow.