General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly

General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly

Even with the new HOV eligible in 2012, the Chevrolet Volt voice in California and sales in the month of February, General Motors has reportedly decided to close the production of hybrid plug-in for five weeks because of slow sales. With 150 days of supply volt sitting on dealer lots across the country, the stop temporarily lay off 1,300 employees. Continue reading

2010 Chevrolet Jay Leno Camaro

2010 Chevrolet Jay Leno Camaro

Already in 2009, General Motors, has prompted a special edition for the Chevrolet Camaro Jay Leno. With an engine twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6, a work unique aerodynamic and cooling, Brembo brakes on all four corners and a Pedders coil-over suspension kit, the vehicle was designed to be a modern interpretation of old Z28. Small aesthetic touches abound as well, from a revised front fascia with functional brake ducts inlets on the hindquarters and the exhaust outlets only. GM also slathered paint the vehicle in the same original concept Camaro. Very sexy. Continue reading

Automakers’ sales goals add up to optimistic forecast

Automotive industry analysts are projecting a turnover of over 14.4 million units this year, a figure higher than originally reported late last year. Unfortunately, it seems that those visionary paid can be a group overly optimistic, as actual sales data – calculated by external experts – should be significantly lower. Continue reading

GM appears to repurpose Saturn Outlook parts on new Acadia

General Motors introduced the company has updated the 2012 GMC Acadia Auto Show in Chicago yesterday, and if you were careful, you may have noticed something curious on the vehicle. While the new Acadia looks better than its predecessor, significantly, some components of the design seemed more than a little ‘family. On closer observation, it seems that GM has simply repeated elements of the now defunct Saturn Outlook crossover on the 2013 Acadia. Both vehicles seem to share the same wrap-around rear window, tailgate, and tail light openings exaggerated, square fender arches. Continue reading

2013 GMC Acadia: Chicago 2012

2013 GMC Acadia: Chicago 2012

General Motors has lifted the veil on its refreshed 2013 GMC Acadia at the Chicago Auto Show 2012. The designers have given the big crossover a slight redo a new front valance, special lights and new interior materials. Continue reading

2011 Buick Regal CXL: Review

2011 Buick Regal CXL front 3/4 view

Buick Regal launched its mid-size sedan in late 2010 as a 2011 model, with high-performance turbo models GS and eAssist following suit last year. Now, tri-shield arm of General Motors’ has announced a pair of engine upgrades that will go into effect for 2013 model, namely the suspension of-2, 4 liters aspirated inline-four in the base shelf. Continue reading

Wagons West: Domestics picked up market share in California last year

Most days, California has to look like Kazakhstan for the Big Three. Domestic products are not as popular in the West, where Toyota and Honda have long been standing at the top of the charts. But not 2011. Continue reading