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Commonly known as GM, this Detroit based giant was the worlds largest automaker based on sales in 2011. GM distributes cars worldwide through its many subsidiary brands, the big ones being Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Opel, Vauxhall and Holden. GM also lays claim to the longest built car nameplate with the Suburban.

GM Offers Seatbelt Use Enforcing Interlocks

By Luke Vandezande May 21 2014

General Motors is launching a new safety system in some of its vehicles that won’t allow the driver to shift out of park unless occupants buckle their seat belts. Continue Reading...

What is In-Car Internet?

By Sami Haj-Assaad May 20 2014

Automakers are starting to offer data plans tied to specific vehicles, but is there any point to having Internet access through your car? Continue Reading...

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GM Recalls Another 2.42 Million Vehicles in May

By Luke Vandezande May 20 2014

General Motors announced another wave of recalls today covering four separate issues including the new Escalade and heavy-duty trucks. Continue Reading...

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Tags: general motors, GM, gm safety, recall campaign, recalls, Safety, safety campaign

How General Motors Re-Engineered the Dictionary

By Jason Siu May 17 2014

General Motors instructed its engineers to soften the language they used in reporting possible mechanical problems. Continue Reading...

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GM Fined $35M for Dawdling on Ignition Switch Recall

By Stephen Elmer May 16 2014

General Motors has agreed to pay a fine of $35 million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for delaying a recall of 2.6 million vehicles Continue Reading...

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GM Announces Five New Recalls: 2.7 Million Affected

By Stephen Elmer May 15 2014

General Motors is taking no chances these days with safety after the ignition switch switch debacle and has announced a new set of recalls that affects 2.7 million vehicles. Continue Reading...

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Top 10 Infotainment Systems

By Sami Haj-Assaad May 13 2014

That interactive screen found in most new cars has significant impact on purchase decisions, meaning new car buyers want a system that is responsive, pretty and easy to use. We’ve decided to rank our experiences with the infotainment systems offered by major auto makers. Continue Reading...

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General Motors 4G LTE Data Plan Pricing Announced

By Stephen Elmer May 12 2014

GM is launching its in-car 4g LTE wireless internet next month, and the American automaker has announced pricing starting from $5 a month. Continue Reading...

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado Update to Improve MPGs

By Luke Vandezande May 09 2014

General Motors is planning a handful of tweaks and updates for its full-size trucks that will take effect in the 2015 model year. Continue Reading...

Filed under: American GM Trucks
Tags: 2015 sierra, 2015 silverado, automatic, Chevrolet, eight speed transmission, fuel economy, GM, GMC, mileage, mpgs, pickup trucks, Trucks

GM Says Single Key is Safe for Recalled Vehicles

By Stephen Elmer May 08 2014

In the wake of its 2.6-million vehicle ignition switch recall, GM conducted testing on the affected cars and is ensuring customers that they are safe to drive, with a caveat. Continue Reading...

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Second High-Level GM Engineer Retires Following Recall

By Craig Cole May 07 2014

There’s more fallout from General Motors’ toxic ignition recall. Another high-level engineer is stepping down from his post. Continue Reading...

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GM Quietly Grants Employee Pricing to Recall Customers

By Luke Vandezande May 07 2014

General Motors is offering employee pricing to people who own a vehicle being recalled as part of its controversial ignition switch campaign, but there’s a catch. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, employee pricing, general motors, GM, GMC, Ignition Switch, recall, Safety

Saturn Aura Automatic Transmission Recall Expanded

By Luke Vandezande May 06 2014

General Motors is expending a recall that began in late 2012 affecting the Saturn Aura, Pontiac G8 and Chevrolet Malibu. Continue Reading...

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Tags: recalls, Safety, Saturn Ion, Saturn ion Recall

2015 Chevrolet Impala CNG Priced from $38,210

By Luke Vandezande May 06 2014

Chevrolet confirmed pricing today for the bi-fuel version of its 2015 model year Impala full-size sedan. Continue Reading...

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GM Announces New Race Engine Development Facility

By Luke Vandezande Apr 30 2014

General Motors announced today that it began construction on a new facility in Pontiac, Mic. that will serve as the new home to its racing powertrain development effort. Continue Reading...

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GM Hastens Next-Gen Electric Powertrain Development

By Luke Vandezande Apr 30 2014

General Motors announced today that it will move all of its North American powertrain engineering to a single facility being built in Pontiac, Mich. Continue Reading...

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GM, Ford Tie Staff Bonuses to Vehicle Quality

By Craig Cole Apr 29 2014

General Motors and Ford are putting renewed focus on quality. Each company had its share of issues in recent years but they’re taking a similar – and probably controversial – approach to improving. Continue Reading...

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GM Profits Pancake on Recall Costs

By Luke Vandezande Apr 24 2014

Amid executing a recall covering 2.6 million vehicles, General Motors’ first quarter net income sank 86 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Continue Reading...