Monthly Archive: November 2009

Consumer group wants CAFE raised to 45 mpg

Consumer group wants CAFE raised to 45 mpg

Neil Roland Automotive News November 24, 2009 – 3:08 pm ET UPDATED: 11/24/09 6:55 p.m. ET The administration has proposed raising fuel-efficiency requirements 40 percent — to 35.5 mpg — by 2016 for cars...

Considering a new car?  Some things to consider.

Considering a new car? Some things to consider.

Tom Gorham, Internet Sales & Marketing Manager Apple Chevrolet So you’ve decided it’s time to consider purchasing a new vehicle.  Some people enjoy shopping for a new car and some people dread it.  It...

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Named IIHS Top Safety Pick

Additional Roof Strength Helps Outpace Toyota Camry and Honda Accord 2009-11-18  GM Media DETROIT – The Chevrolet Malibu on Wednesday received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick, a distinction denied the...

Chevy Volt-Cruze at L.A. International Auto Show

Chevy Volt-Cruze at L.A. International Auto Show

GM Media November17, 2009 Chevy Volt and Chevy Cruze DETROIT – Chevrolet affirms its commitment to fuel solutions and building refined, eco-friendly vehicles with the debut of the U.S. production version of the Cruze...

Three Chevy Volt Paint Color Finalists Announced

Three Chevy Volt Paint Color Finalists Announced

November 16, 2009 GM-Volt.com Posted In: Design, Features 2011 Chevy Volt On October 22nd, GM announced a contest to allow members of the public to participate in choosing the name of the Chevy Volt’s...

Toyota denies allegations of floor-mat cover up

Toyota denies allegations of floor-mat cover up

Hans Greimel Automotive News November 5, 2009 – 9:14 am ET TOKYO — A senior Toyota Motor Corp. executive denied allegations the automaker tried to sidestep engineering or design defects that led to its...

NHTSA probes timing of Honda airbag recalls

NHTSA probes timing of Honda airbag recalls

Neil Roland Automotive News November 6, 2009 – 4:18 pm ET UPDATED: 11/6/09 5:38 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — Honda Motor Co.‘s recalls of 444,000 Accord and Civic vehicles for potentially lethal airbag defects are...