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TheGMSource First Look: 2013 Chevrolet Impala! 

TheGMSource - Guess who is back? No, not us, but Chris Pauwels. Name sound familiar? Chris Pauwels is TheGMSource' main go-to-guy when we need a rendering of something and have a good idea of what it'll look like, we take our ideas to Chris who puts pen to paper and amazes us with his accuracy. Today, however, Chris came to us with what he thinks the highly anticipated 2013 Chevrolet Impala will look like. Rumors have swirled around this car for several years with hopes of a RWD sedan to GM's news that the Impala will remain a FWD mid-size car.

Well, today we are proud to give you the first, official, exclusive look at what the talented Mr. Pauwels thinks the 2013 Chevrolet Impala will look like, and you can only find it on TheGMSource!

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The 2013 Dodge Dart Breaks Cover 

TheGMSource - WOW! That's all I really have to say upon seeing the all-new, Fiat/Chrysler developed 2013 Dodge Dart. The Dart was not expected to be shown until Sunday, however the vehicle broke cover on several automotive news web-sites and I'm sure glad it did. Hit the jump for your first look at the all-new, Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge 2013 Dodge Dart.

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 OnStar FMV Helps Police Find Stolen Chrysler 300

TheGMSource - OnStar has for months sold a new rear-view mirror called FMV or For My Vehicle that allows the installation of an OnStar equipped mirror to just about any modern vehicle on the road today. Meaning if you own a Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, or a Chrysler your vehicle can be protected by popular OnStar features such as Emergency response bluetooth an OnStar vehicle location. One Chrysler owner who had the mirror installed now knows just how valuable having the OnStar service is for her vehicle, as it helped police track down her stolen Chrysler 300 in a matter of minutes.

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NAIAS: The 2013 Buick Encore Revealed Just A Bit More 

TheGMSource - Last week we brought you pictures of the 2013 Buick Encore. Today, we bring you another new look at the Encore as Buick slowly reveals the small crossover ahead of its official debut at the North American International Auto Show. So, hit the jump for last weeks look, this weeks look, and of course your thoughts on Buicks new small crossover.

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Saab North America NOT Filing Bankruptcy 

TheGMSource - Yesterday we reported that Saab AG had filed bankruptcy in Sweden and the bankrupcy process was expected to begin later that day. We also reported that Saab North America held meetings that began Monday afternoon at twelve noon and lasted deep into the early afternoon hours. Today, we find out what those meetings were about, and wonder what's really going on over at Saabs North American headquarters in Royal Oak, Michigan.

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SAAB Files Bankruptcy: Is It Over Or Is It Just Beginning? 

TheGMSource - By now you've probably heard the news. Yesterday on December 20th, 2011 SAAB had filed bankruptcy. Current SAAB CEO Victor Muller personally handed in the bankrupcty filing Monday morning in Sweden. The filing was expected to be fulfilled later Monday afternoon. Here's what we know right now.

SAAB has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The automaker currently employs more than 3,000 employees in Sweden. SAAB in North America is located in Royal Oak, Michigan and currently employs 50 people. When SAAB filed for bankruptcy, they immediately suspended all current and future warranty claims for the automaker.

SAAB in North America held closed door meetings on Tuesday afternoon that began at twelve noon. Those meetings did not end until after 5pm EST. The result of those meetings are not available, but here is what we do know. General Motors has stepped in to cover warranty claims for all North American SAABS sold by General Motors.

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Sneek Peek: 2013 Buick Encore Previewed Again 

TheGMSource - The 2013 Buick Encore is set to debut at the NAIAS on January 10th. However, Buick is slowly revealing teh "baby Encore" SUV ahead of the NAIAS via its Facebook profile page. Today, the automaker revealed a new piece of the Encore for the world to see. Hit the jump for the first look of a new piece of the new Encore.

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Chrysler Offering "Sign & Drive" Lease On 2012 Fiat 500

TheGMSource - When the Fiat 500 made its North American debut earlier this year it was expected to bring in some impressive sales figures for the brands return to the North American market. However, the Fiat 500 has failed to reach sales levels of 50,000 copies this year, resulting in changes at the top of the brand. Fiat's new head honcho still believes people have an interest in the small city car, and such today we're getting wind of an exceptional lease package available on the 500 from now until January 3rd 2012.

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OnStar and Cadillac To Showcase The Future Of In-Vehicle Entertainment And Connectivity 

OnStar 4G LTE Research Vehicle 2012 

TheGMSource - The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is set to be held in Las Vegas on January 10th - 13th, however you don't have to wait that long to know that General Motors plans to make quite the splash during the three day electronics event. GM will be showcasing the new Cadillac CUE system (video after the jump) as well as its future idea of in-vehicle streaming of applications and other data based services by partnering with Verizon for 4G LTE use in vehicles.

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TheGMSource Is Back! 

TheGMSource -  After taking a break that lasted longer than I had anticipated, I've decided to bring the webs premier source for General Motors news and information back. The blog posts are set to return and the GM news will be current. Here's what I can't promise you....I can't promise updates everyday, as I work 50-60hrs per week as a line supervisor at my current job. I can't begin to tell you faithful readers who have e-mailed me asking when I was going to bring the web-site back how much this job has done for me in the year I've been working where I am. However, here is what I CAN promise you.

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Chevrolet Presents Kid Rock With Special Camaro SS 

TheGMSource - Kid Rock celebrated his 40th birthday last night in his own backyard of Detroit, Michigan. Rock, real name Robert James Ritchie was born in Romeo in 1971 and turns 40 on Monday. The birthday celebration was announced in November and saw some 60,000 of Kids "closest" friends help sell-out the concert in just 19 minutes. Special guests were plenty as were the surprises. Kid was accompanied by his "best friend" Uncle Kracker as well as Peter Wolf, country superstar Martina McBride, Rev Run of RUN DMC as well as Sheryl Crow. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the night is what Chevrolet presented the Kid with. A special, decked out 2011 Camaro SS.

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An Open Letter To UAW President Bob King RE: Hyundai & UAW Solidarity 

TheGMSource - Earlier this year Bob King was named the President of the UAW after Union rules forced Ron Gettelfinger into retirement. Since King has come onboard as UAW President the Union has seen quite a few disruptions. One of which is UAW members picketing its own Solidarity house in Michigan to dispute two-tier wages agreed upon at GM's Lake Orion plant that will produce the next-generation Chevrolet Aveo and other small cars.

Today though, the UAW and Bob King may have just outdone themselves with their intention to support temporary Hyundai employees who are on strike in Korea. I find it not only ridiculous or wrong, but outright angering. Here's why.

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EXCLUSIVE: Chrysler Adding 2nd Shift To Sterling Heights Assembly 

TheGMSource - The "don't call it a comeback" comeback going on at Chrysler is set to take another huge step this afternoon as Chrysler is set to announce it is adding a second shift at its Sterling Heights assembly plant in Michigan. The move is in anticipation of the Chrysler 200 launch set for early next year.

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Don't Call It A Come Back: The 2012 Chrysler 300 Debuts

TheGMSource - A car that Bob Lutz once said he would have never approved while at Chrysler is set to undergo a pretty significant upgrade for the 2012 model year. You've all seen the spy shots and now, courtesy of Motor Trend and a few other web-sites official pictures are now hitting the web. Hit the jump for a few more looks and tell us what you think of the revamped 2012 Chrysler 300.

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Chevrolet Camaro z28 Due For 2012 Re-Introduction 

TheGMSource - It's easily the worst kept secret in the automotive world. Chevrolet plans to bring the Camaro z28 back and it'll happen next year, this according to sources connected with the program, but who wished to remain anonymous.

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TheGMSource Uncovers Top Gear USA Guest List 

TheGMSource- No doubt if you're an automotive fan you've heard of Top Gear. Right now its filmed over-seas with Jeremy Clarkston as the main auto-goon who puts various cars through its paces in an attempt to declare one car better then the other. This fall, the show is set to make its debut on the History channel. While no dates or show times have been scheduled, fear not, as we've obtained the official guest list that includes a skater, a former tool man and also the Rock N' Roll Jesus, amongst others.

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Next Generation Chevrolet Corvette Spied? No...

TheGMSource - In what can only be billed as a great PR attempt by an automaker is gaining steam and starting rumors all over the Internet. Is the picture above that of the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette? All signs indicate to no, but somebody out there went to great lenghts to make you believe.

Here is why we say its a clever attempt to start discussion and bring attention to a prototype by another automaker.

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Big Ed Whitacre Jr., Announces Retirement From GM...We Start The WE WANT BOB Chant 

TheGMSource - A pretty big bombshell has just been dropped on the entire GM fanscape. Current CEO Ed Whitacre, Jr., has announced he is stepping down from his post as CEO effective September 1st. Ed will stick around as chairman until the end of the year, at which point GM's new Chairmand and CEO will be 61 year old board member Dan Ackerson. Ackerson has been with the GM Board of Directors since July 2009.

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How Does GM Meet Capacity Issues? Simple...Use Shuttles 

TheGMSource - What do you do when you're product is so hot that you've already added a third shift to help address demand issues and it doesn't seem to work? Do you build a new plant? Do you add capacity and retool another plant? GM says both ideas would take too much time to implement, and has come up with an idea that has added capacity for 60,000 to 80,000 new vehicles and the idea only took months to implement.

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Which Would You Rather? Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf? 

TheGMSource - The decision making officially begins today as we now know the cost of both the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf. Chevrolet had previously announced an 8/yr - 100k mile warranty on the battery pack used to power the Volt for up to 40 miles of gasoline free driving. At the time of the Volts warranty announcement we didn't yet know what warranty the Nissan Leaf would have. Well, today not only do we know what the cost of the Nissan Leaf is, we also know the cost of the Chevrolet Volt. We also know what the battery will be for the Nissan Leaf and we want to know all things considered...which would you rather?

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Chevrolet Volt On Sale For $33,500 This Fall 

TheGMSource - Chevrolet is so confident in the overall value of the Volt that the brand will offer a lease program on the Volt with a monthly payment as low as $350 for 36 months at Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price with $2,500 due at lease signing, including security deposit based on current conditions, which could vary at time of delivery.

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Chevy Volt Comes With 8 Year 100k Mile Battery Warranty 

TheGMSource - The Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range will provide customers with an unprecedented, standard, eight-year/100,000-mile warranty on its advanced, lithium-ion battery. It is the automotive industry’s longest, most comprehensive battery warranty for an electric vehicle, and is transferable at no cost to other vehicle owners.

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Hey GM - Can I Watch My Volt Being Made? 

TheGMSource - As you may have heard, Chevrolet announced earlier this week that buyers of the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or ZR1 can choose an option to help assemble their cars’ LS7 or LS9 engines at General Motors’ Performance Build Center (PBC) in Wixom, Mich. The fun doesn't stop there. Buyers can also fly (or drive) down to Bowling Green, Kentucky to watch their Corvette be made and they also have the option of attend driving school in Arizona or Nevada, and take delivery of their vehicles at the National Corvette Museum.

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Chevy Volt Battery To Have Longer Powertrain Warranty Then Conventional Vehicle 

TheGMSource - We all know that GM will be looking to ride the release of the Chevy Volt as long as it can, hoping to capture some of the energy and bottle it up for future use. There are however, several question marks on the Volt, even though it is roughly 14 weeks away from the start of consumer sale. We don't know what colors it will come in, we don't know what options it will have, we don't even know how much it will cost. Perhaps the biggest question mark for customers other then retail cost is, what will the warranty be on the Volts battery pack? Today we're supposed to find out, but we've got a sneak peak at what GM's announcement will bring in just a few hours.

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First Scoop: Chevrolet Working On Two Caprice Police Vehicles 

TheGMSource - It's no secret to enthusiasts of both Pontiac and Chevrolet that buyers are screaming for a version of the Pontiac G8 to come states side. We know that the Chevrolet Caprice has been approved for police agencies around the country and has previously been said to remain a fleet only car.

TheGMSource has uncovered some new information that leads us to believe the Caprice may also be available for retail sale as well. The information is speculation and only speculation at this point but hear us out never-the-less.