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Camaro Convertible Has Completely New Antenna

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible that debuts in February will have a completely new antenna. It’s the result of consumer outcry about the AM/FM whip antenna positioned on the rear deck lid in the pre-production model.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Rick Hendrick pays $225,000 for the first Chevy Volt

Yesterday morning, we brought you the news of the charity auction for the first public-issued 2011 Chevy Volt closing for an impressive $225,000 and today, GM announced that NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick was the man willing to shell out almost a quarter million dollars for the first electric-powered GM production sedan.
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By: Patrick Rall

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DOE announces up to $184M for advance vehicle research and development

Lest you think the government is cutting back on spending, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today the Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for up to $184 million over three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of new efficient vehicle technologies.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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NAIAS 2011 changes cadence to world debuts

The North American International Auto Show is resetting the pace for this year’s presentations in Detroit to better enable the automotive industry to provide a glimpse of the future. This year, NAIAS will schedule between 30-40 worldwide debuts in addition to some North American debuts and announcements of ground-breaking technologies.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Ford supports kinetic design of 2012 Focus with boron steels

All automotive design studios develop themes by which their entire line of autos share, and often do so for many years until a new, fresher theme replaces it. In the language of Ford speak, “kinetic” design intends to capture the feeling of energy in motion, so much that cars look like they are moving even when they are standing still.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Hyundai recalls 2011 Santa Fe over brake risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall for 1,783 2011 Sante Fe SUVs for the same brake caliper problem that forced Kia to recall 7,700 Sorento’s last week.
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By: Patrick Rall

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GM purchases $2.1 billion of GM stock from the federal government

General Motors announced today that they have completed a $2.1 billion purchase of the GM 9% Series A Preferred Stock formerly held by the US Treasure Department as a result of the “government bailout” and the recent initial public offering (IPO).
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By: Patrick Rall

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The 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year finalist announced

Each year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the North American Car and Truck of the Year are announced and today, the top three finalists for each award were announced.
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By: Patrick Rall

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GMC donates Super Bowl tickets to the United Way

GMC is the official vehicle manufacturer of the National Football League and today General Motors announced that the company would be donating 70 tickets to Super Bowl XLV to the United Way.
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By: Patrick Rall

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