The upcoming Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors’ third attempt at the ever-important small car market (after the Cavelier and the Cobalt), is by all means a better car. Improved interior, engine packages, and a rumored 40+ MPG all add up to a great package. But one thing that stands out between the early pre-production [...]
By far, the biggest story in the automotive industry in the last six months has been Toyota’s decision to halt sales of eight of its models, and announce recalls on the millions of vehicles currently on the road. You don’t need to read automotive blogs to know that Toyota has a reputation for value, [...]
CNET reports that GM will be building it’s own electric motor plant in support of it’s hybrid vehicles. To quote CNET:
General Motors plans to open a $246 million factory in the U.S. to build electric motors for a hybrid vehicle platform due in three years.
Later this week, GM is expected to announce the [...]
GM has been unveiling new car after new car recently, from the much hyped (and admittedly, very cool) Volt, to the upcoming Cobalt replacer, the Cruze. Their latest marketing buzz has been around small cars – sub-compact territory – and their opening move in this market is the Chevy Spark. Ed Welburn, VP [...]
This article in The Seattle Times mentions that Nissan is producing electric vehicles and testing them in various US markets, with a major test occuring in Seattle. They are bringing their most technically advanced car (in terms of alternative fuel) to Seattle…for US to test!!!
So how about GM, the company now owned [...]
There’s plenty wrong with America’s car manufacturers. Crazy union contracts – check. Volatile oil (and thus, gasoline) prices – check. “Foriegn is simply cooler” mentality of the public, especially the younger buyers – check. But there’s one problem that is inexcusable, and must change if success is to be had: [...]
It’s not news that General Motors is on life support, the only thing up for debate is whether to pull the plug or keep paying its medical bills a little bit longer. Personally, I’m torn on this one; in a normal economy, I would say let GM die – but as we all know [...]