by GMC in the News on November 3, 2011
General Motors will invest approximately $380 million to prepare the Wentzville Assembly plant for production of an all-new Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup. The move is expected to create or retain approximately 1,260 jobs hourly and salaried jobs.
“The all-new Colorado builds on Chevrolet’s strong truck heritage,” said Cathy Clegg, GM vice president of Labor Relations. “As we celebrate the first 100 years of Chevrolet today, it is exciting to bring this new global product to the Wentzville team. They also have a strong heritage – a long-standing commitment to building quality products.” [click to continue…]
by GMC in the News on November 1, 2011
General Motors Co. today reported total sales of 186,895 vehicles in October, up 2 percent from October 2010. Retail deliveries were up 3 percent compared with the same month a year ago, which made up 77 percent of GM sales. Deliveries to fleet customers were essentially flat.
“Chevrolet led the way for GM in October driven by the continued success of the Cruze and Equinox,” said Don Johnson, vice president, U.S. Sales Operations. “Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC have all performed well this year, which has set the stage for our transition to a higher mix of 2012 model-year vehicles. Combined with the launches of several new fuel-efficient cars, including the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick LaCrosse eAssist, we are very well positioned going forward.”
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by GMC in the News on October 11, 2011
The automaker’s new crash avoidance system is available on the 2012 Terrain and uses a single, high-resolution digital camera to help drivers avoid front-end and unsignalled lane departure crashes.
The camera is mounted on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror and sends images to a processor that looks for shapes of vehicles and lane markings. Audible warnings and a high-mounted display alert the driver when following another vehicle too closely, when a crash is imminent, or when departing the lane without signaling first.
Green “vehicle ahead” and “lanes detected” icons, along with flashing read “forward collision alert” and amber “lane departure warning” icons that combine with warning chimes to alert the driver. The forward collision alert operates above 25 mph and warns the drive about following distance or imminent danger of a crash. When the system determines a collision is imminent, vehicle brakes are pre-charged to help drivers quickly reach maximum braking.
Lane departure warning operates at speeds above 35 mph, and its green icon illuminates when lane markings are detected. If the vehicle drifts out of the lane without the driver signaling, the lamp turns amber and is supplemented by audible warning beeps.
by GMC in the News on September 23, 2011
As just one sign of the steadily improving economy, a recent study completed by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies found that this summer, annual spending on home improvement projects is expected to reach its highest levels in more than three years. That has more and more local contractors discovering the need to upgrade their fleets, and they’re also discovering that the GMC Savana still offers the kind of capabilities only available on a Professional Grade work van—whether it’s used for moving passengers or cargo.
Take Lee Travis, a contractor in Seattle who sells and installs wireless home-entertainment systems, eco-efficient lighting, automated window treatments and other high-tech home-improvement items. Travis relies on an all-GMC fleet to take care of his customers, and with business up more than 260 percent since 2008, he recently needed to add three more Savanas to his team. [click to continue…]
by GMC in the News on September 6, 2011
Shopping for a Professional Grade crossover, SUV or pickup is now easier and more convenient than ever, thanks to a new smart-phone app from GMC. The free GMC Showroom Mobile App provides smart-phone users with access to a wide range of information, allowing them to:
- Explore photos and videos
- Use GMC’s online vehicle configurator
- Compare GMC vehicles to their competitors
- Take advantage of local shopping tools to locate vehicles at nearby dealerships, request vehicle quotes, schedule test drives and check on current offers
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by GMC in the News on July 20, 2011
While high-quality Buick vehicles like the LaCrosse and Regal are achieving substantial sales success in the U.S. marketplace, the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is helping students find educational success in the U.S. college system. The $4.5-million-a-year program, funded by the GM Foundation, is once again recognizing the hard work of student leaders from across the country by offering renewable scholarships worth up to $25,000 a year to 100 outstanding high school seniors, as well as providing $2,000 stipends to an additional 1,000 students.
It’s vital assistance for today’s students, as research shows the annual tuition increases at U.S. colleges in the 2010-2011 school year continued to outpace both the general inflation rate and personal income growth. [click to continue…]
by GMC in the News on July 11, 2011
Evaluated according to new, more rigorous guidelines introduced for the 2011 model year, the Buick LaCrosse recently earned a five-star overall safety rating in the New Car Assessment Program administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“Car buyers today want the peace of mind that comes with buying a vehicle they know will help protect their family,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick marketing. “This five-star overall vehicle score for safety shows Buick can equip an affordable luxury midsize sedan with top safety features.” [click to continue…]
by GMC in the News on June 28, 2011
With the warm weather now upon us, thousands of people are taking to the road each day to participate in equestrian competitions across the country—and naturally, they’re bringing their horses with them. But trailering those four-legged friends requires special care. You need a truck that has the ability to tow thousands of pounds with superior safety, and it doesn’t hurt if sophisticated good looks are part of the package, too. Which is why so many horse lovers also profess their love for the GMC Sierra HD.
Take Jennifer Thompson, an equine veterinarian who travels from her home state of Wisconsin to compete in horse-and-buggy driving competitions throughout the eastern half of the United States. Her workhorse of choice: A Sierra 2500HD. Packing a robust 6.6-liter Duramax V8 turbo diesel, the truck boasts a segment-leading fifth-wheel trailer-weight rating of 21,700 lbs. (single rear-wheel models only) and a best-in-class weight-carrying hitch capability. [click to continue…]
by GMC in the News on May 25, 2011
While plenty of automakers around the world have started using recycled/renewable materials to make their products “greener,” leave it to GMC to take things to the next level. Not only do the eco-friendly materials in offerings like the 2011 Terrain help improve the environment, but they also help improve the vehicles themselves.
For example, the Terrain has one of the quietest cabins in its segment, with GMC able to boast that “At 70 miles per hour, Terrain’s interior is quiet enough to allow conversation in normal tones of voice.” And a key enabler to achieving this kind of quietness is GMC’s extensive use of renewable materials for sound insulation in the Terrain. [click to continue…]
by GMC in the News on April 25, 2011
Ever wonder exactly how the 2011 GMC Terrain crossover can achieve a segment-leading fuel-economy mark of 32 mpg highway and an impressive 22 mpg city—the same ratings as a four-cylinder Toyota Camry? Well, it turns out that a key enabler of this feat was the efforts of GMC engineers to pump up the volume in terms of fuel efficiency by dialing down the noise elsewhere.
Here’s the story: The Terrain team set out to help customers attain this kind of stellar fuel economy by incorporating a driver-selectable “Eco” mode that can be engaged with a quick click of a button. In this mode, the shift points of the Terrain’s six-speed automatic are adjusted so that the clutch engages at lower engine speeds, which helps save fuel. However, the system also created a low-frequency “booming” noise that was far out of character for a Professional Grade product like the Terrain. [click to continue…]
