http://www.thegmsource.com/ The GM Source - GM News en_EN Copyright © 2005-2007 staff@thegmsource.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:31:45 -0500 20 Subdreamer RSS Syndicator 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? http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1380 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:44:24 -0500 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. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1379 General Motors Chevrolet News Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:04:23 -0500 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. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1378 General Motors Chevrolet News Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:03:18 -0500 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. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1377 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:42:46 -0500 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. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1376 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:20:28 -0500 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. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1375 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:08:04 -0500 Three Chevrolet\'s Named "Ideal Vehicles" By AutoPacific  TheGMSource - New GM will need the success of Chevrolet if it wishes to be a profitable, healthy company once more. Recently, the Chevy Camaro received an award from Edmunds.com, just one of several awards its won already. Today we can notch up one other honor for not only the Camaro, but also for the recently launched Equinox and Suburban.Click the link and see what AutoPacific had to say on the winning Chevrolets. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1374 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:46:24 -0500 Silicon Valley Investing In Detroit Jump Start Company EcoMotors  TheGMSource - I\'ve been following EcoMotors since the companies inception just two years ago. Their technology is interesting and they have quite the collection of engineering talent to make their new groundbreaking engine technology come to reality. Several months ago it was rumored that EcoMotors was interested in purchasing GM\'s former Livonia Engine facility. As you know, Livonia produced the groundbreaking (at the time) Northstar V8 engine for Cadillac and premium Buick vehicles.While the company has yet to secure funds to purchase the now closed GM facility, we do have new word on a big name investor that just pumped millions into EcoMotors. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1373 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:26:35 -0500 Chevrolet Preparing Major Volt Battery Announcement  TheGMSource - Chevrolet is set to hold a press conference at 2pm Eastern time tomorrow (Wednesday, July 14th) at it\'s Browntown Battery facility in Browntown, Michigan. While details of the press conference, we do have a statement from GM on what to expect at tomororw afternoons press conference. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1372 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:02:05 -0500 Buick Shows The First 2011 Regal Commercial  TheGMSource - Buick is back, that much can be said. At least it would appear that way. The company is riding the success of the Buick Enclave crossover and have recently enjoyed the success of the all-new Buick LaCrosse. Today, we get out first look at the all-new 2010 Buick Regal. Hit the jump for your first look at the commercial and let us know what you think. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=10&p2_articleid=1371 Josh E. Oliver Buick-Pontiac-GMC Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:37:58 -0500 Chevrolet Giving Away 4,400 Volt Charging Stations To First Owners  TheGMSource - Chevrolet announced today that the first 4,400 owners of the Chevrolet Volt E-Rev vehicle will be eligible to receive the required Volt charging station at no additional cost to them. The offering is made possible through the U.S. Department of Energy to install about 15,000 240-volt home charging stations in the United States. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1369 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:26:35 -0500 Bob Lutz Goes Political: Joins Republican Party In Michigan  TheGMSource - Oh how we\'ve missed you, Bob. My man-crush. The cigar smokin\', stock sellin\', helicopter flyin\', recently retired, favorite automotive executive can now add one more title to an already long and exhausting list. In addition to being the best automotive executive in history (yes, history. Go ahead try to tell me different) Bob has recently announced his support for a Republican candidate for Governor of Michigan. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1368 Josh E. Oliver GM Corporate News Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:22:23 -0500 Bob King Is The New UAW President  TheGMSource - When UAW President Ron Gettlefinger announced his retirement last year Bob King was pegged as his replacement. King, who has lead Fords negotations for years has said he would like to end the concessions the UAW has agreed to in recent years in an attempt to keep Chrysler, GM and Ford out of bankruptcy. It worked at Ford, not so much at GM and Chrysler. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1367 Josh E. Oliver GM Corporate News Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:14:36 -0500 EXCLUSIVE: The UAW Now Supports Three Tier Wages TheGMSource - A few months back we were the very first to tell you that GM\'s new battery plant located in Browntown Township, Michigan was not under the control of the UAW. The new plant was able to duck UAW representation because the new assembly facility is not part of traditional GM plants.Instead, the new facility is part of a new entity of GM created in bankrupcty called "GM Subsystem Manufacturing LLC." This allowed GM to hire its own employees and not have to go through the UAW. But, as we tweeted about last week, the UAW is no representive employees at the GM Brownstown location, which leads us to point out that the UAW now supports not only two-tier wages, but three tier wages as well. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1366 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Mon, 31 May 2010 18:39:32 -0500 GM Shows Future Product In New Loan Repayment Ad TheGMSource - General Motors has a new ad campaign, this you know about. I applaud the automaker for repaying the U.S. Government back, with interest on bailout loans given to the automaker when it emerged from bankruptcy. If you paid attention at the video outlining the accomplishment, you\'ll notice a vehicle not yet confirmed for production, but clearly part of the focus of the New GM. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1365 Josh E. Oliver GM Corporate News Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:05:02 -0500