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Cadillac Shows Off The Ciel Concept Anyone who read the Cadillac ELR press release noticed a line about Cadillac premiering another car at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Here it is, the Cadillac Ciel Concept.
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THE 2011 REGAL: A BUICK BRED ON THE AUTOBAHN GM will be announcing the all new 2011 Buick Regal on November 12th in Los Angeles. The car is expected to hit showrooms in 2010. Discuss the newest addition to the Buick family in our discussion forums.
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New Chevrolet Colorado Previewed Check out the press release on the new Chevrolet Colorado being debuted in Southeast Asia
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Recalling Toyota's Recalls: Over 14 million Vehicles recalled in the past 12 months.
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Recalling Toyota's Recalls: Over 14 million in past 12 months, 25.6 million since January 2005 November 1, 2010 - Drew Dowdell - Chief Editor CheersandGears.com No one can argue that it hasn't been a roller-coaster year for the world's largest car company. It was a year ago tomorrow that Toyota issued it's largest recall ever for possible gas pedal entrapment caused by loose floor mats. That initial recall of 3.8 million vehicles seemed to unleash a blizzard of further recalls. In the past 12 months, the grand total for Toyota's recalls has been more than 14 million units. To put that in some perspective, there were only 10.4 million vehicles sold, by all …
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This Just In: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS Just in time to make a high efficiency run to Detroit for NAIAS, Chevrolet sends a nicely loaded 2011 Cruze LTZ RS for the trip. Check it out and ask questions in our Interactive Review: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS
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Cheers and Gears is now.... Cheers and Rondels Last week I rented a 3-series zipcar. Quite frankly, the 2 hours with the car has taught me the error of my ways. As such, I've decided to change our name to Cheers and Rondels. The General's troubles and our own Pontiac Custom-S's departure from GM to BMW make the timing of this change perfect. So remember. Pushrods suck, especially the harsh and rough LS series, reliability and servicability don't matter if you get free maintenance for the first 3 years, and leatherette is perfectly acceptable in a $33,000 Civic sized car.
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. GM falls out of Fortune 500's top ten for first time in over a century GM moves to 15th due to bailout and bankruptcy in 2009.
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Welcome to the Cheers and Gears Garage! Cheers and Gears Garage We now have a place where you can create a profile for each of your vehicles just like you would create a profile for yourself. Only, in this garage, you can upload pictures, keep track of maintenance costs, modifications, and even list your vehicle for sale. So head on over to the new Cheers and Gears garage and setup your vehicle profiles today!
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Hydrogen tries again Has the lightest and most abundant stuff in the universe found a new role in energy? The Economist HAVING soared on the promise of carbon-free motoring, the idea of the “hydrogen economy” crashed and burned when it collided with reality. Hundreds of experimental hydrogen-powered cars—once hailed as the best solution for reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil for over half its consumption—are now gathering dust in manufacturers’ parking lots. Hydrogen’s main attraction is that when it is “burned” in a fuel-cell or an internal-combustion engine, the only emissions are heat and a wisp of water vapour. Using hydrogen as a fuel—actually, it is mo…
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. Bob Lutz to Retire May 1 78 year old Lutz caps off a 47 year career in the automotive industry GM confirms Lutz to retire effective May 1, 2010.
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Former AT&T CEO to Become New GM Chairman Edward Whitacre Jr., 67, eventually will replace Kent Kresa, who will remain GM's interim chairman until the reorganized automaker emerges as a new company that's majority-owned by the U.S. government. Story Link
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Buick Delta Compact Spied in China The 70s are back as Buick's Astra-based compact sedan was caught testing in China. Full story Buick Delta Spied in China
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. The 2011 Cruze: Chevrolet Unveils U.S. Version Of The Popular, Fuel-Efficient Global Compact Sedan 2011 Chevrolet Cruze at a Glance: o Popular global car refined for America o Expected segment-best fuel economy – up to 40 mpg highway – with new family of small-displacement engines, including Ecotec 1.4L I-4 turbo o Progressive design with exceptional levels of refinement, quietness and build quality o More spacious interior and greater cargo room than Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla o Ten standard air bags help make it one of the safest cars in its class o Built at Lordstown, Ohio asse…
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Chopping Competition January 2010 Cadillac XTS Let us kick off the new years by reviving the competitions which made C&G a place for visualizing designs, exchanging ideas, and changing thoughts. The first on the list is Cadillac XTS. As visible in our thread for the Cadillac XTS, the general perception for the vehicle has been mixed. So we offer you to make it better. The deadline is February 1st, 2010. So let us get the creative juices flowing for our first competition of 2010 - Cadillac XTS. First and Second Placed Entries will receive a Caddy related prize. Place your entries and/or Discuss Here: Chopping Contest for Cadillac XTS
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Meet the Volt ~September 19, 2008~ What better way for GM to celebrate its 100th birthday than to show off a vehicle that will no doubt have a crucial role in defining GM's next 100 years. Today, GM dropped official, unobstructed views of the production Volt. No Camo, no tarps, no GM executives standing in front of it. While much has changed from the concept car, the production Volt is quite a looker in its own right. Prius, you've been served! Official Production Chevrolet Volt Photos --- Happy Birthday, GM! ~September 19, 2008~ Cheers and Gears takes this opportunity to wish Genreal Motors a happy 100th birthday! Thank you, GM, for a century of beautifu…
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Riding a motorcycle during the winter can be really fun, only as long as you are staying completely protected against the elements with the best quality motorcycle riding safety gears. Of course, you will definitely need a premium helmet to keep the head protected not just from injuries, but also from the harsh temperature, but you will also need a pair of riding gloves to keep the hands from freezing up! Using the gloves for hundreds of kilometers can make it dilapidated and dirty. Here's how to keep them clean and well maintained for your upcoming winter trip. Understanding the types of riding gloves Before we get started with the maintenance ste…
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Libertine a UK firm was awarded a 2.6 million British pounds or $3,572,543 US dollars to take their free-piston generator concept to commercial production. Per Libertine web site, the IntelliGEN 20-40 kWe Smart Engine platform is for OEM builders of Hybrid buses, trucks and auto's as well as distributed power applications. Quoting their web site: Robust and flexible platform for lab-based combustion development and prototype validation 20-40kWe* two stroke engines with uni-flow scavenging, configurable for light, heavy and gaseous fuels Ground-breaking free piston motion control solution for the most demanding combustion appli…
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_ Chevy Orlando Unveiled Ahead of Paris GM's Delta-based seven seater budget hauler is revealed by GM ahead of the Paris Auto Show, and will still only be sold in Canada, Europe, and Asia. Hit the link for more! Orlando Revealed
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Interactive Review: 2010 GMC Terrain FWD SLE-2 Stock photo used I just recieved a GMC Terrain I4 FWD SLE-2 to evaluate. We're going to do something a little different this time. I'm still going to write the standard review, but I will post it during the evaluation period. This will give you guys the chance to ask questions and ask for photographs of specific areas of the vehicle. So fire away so I can take notes on any questions you have about the vehicle. Interactive Review: 2010 GMC Terrain I4 FWD SLE-2
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And if the pic is anything to go by, it's going to be a mean-looking mere. More at the link: http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/bugatti-chiron-prototype-reveals-its-mean-front-end/
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It's Official: GM to Shrink to Four Brands ~January 12, 2009~ GMNA President Troy Clare, in an interview with Automiotive News, has said that GM will make good on its promise to Congress to drastically cut costs. The company will focus its efforts on Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC. Fans of Pontiac, Saab, and HUMMER should probably start worrying now. GM to Shrink to Four Brands
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Per Norway's own news and electrek story following up on the local news in Norway, they hit a record 54% electric auto sales market share for 2020. As more and more EV options come to market, gas and diesel sales have crashed. March 2021 gas auto sales were 4.8% of the market with diesel following at 4.7% market share. This is less than half of the market share they had for the same period a year ago. Norway originally set 2025 as a target of electric auto sales only for the whole country and now are on track to ensure this happens without any issue. As electrick story does point out, Norway is a small and rich country with strong EV incentives. As such, this h…
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GMAC Bank Changes Name to Ally Bank In an effort to help improve its image, GMAC Bank, owned by GMAC LLC, is switching its name to Ally Bank Full Story
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GM to reimburse dealers until Cash for Clunkers rebates arrive The last thing GM wants its dealers to do is stop selling cars because they don't get the CARS money fast enough. So GM is stepping up to bridge the gap between the time a dealer submits a request for reimbursement and the government gets around to paying it. GM will begin providing cash advances equal to the amount of C4C rebates ($3,500-$4,500 per vehicle) to its dealers for every vehicle already sold under the program and any new transactions going forward. GM to reimburse dealers until Cash for Clunkers rebates arrive
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This Just In: 2010 Buick Enclave CXL Does the Great American Road Belong to Buick? Find out in our Interactive Review of the 2010 Buick Enclave CXL
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Chevrolet Debuts the 2012 Sonic Sedan and Hatch 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatch and Sedan Media Gallery Be sure to watch the live reveal of the 2012 Sonic here on CheersandGears.com on January 10th at 6:15 eastern time. Small car with aggressive, youthful design in five-door and sedan models Available Ecotec 1.4L turbo with an estimated 138 hp (103 kW) Engineered for agile, athletic ride and handling Smart connectivity features including MyChevrolet smart phone app Only small car built in America Comments 0 : View Comments
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Basically it's a mishmash of guilt for recommending TDIs to friends, a bit of an attempt to place it in context, and a warning to not anger tree-huggers. Link here: http://www.automobilemag.com/features/columns/1601-this-is-going-to-hurt-volkswagen/
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CTS Sport Wagon and Next Generation SRX Based on the hot-selling CTS sport sedan, and a sister vehicle to the CTS Coupe Concept, the Sport Wagon extends the design-driven renaissance of Cadillac. Following this special premiere at Pebble Beach, the CTS Sport Wagon moves to the worldwide auto show circuit this fall – and into Cadillac dealerships in spring 2009. More after the jump “The next-generation SRX, along with the new CTS Sport Wagon, showcases Cadillac taking its dramatic design into new directions, particularly cars and crossovers that are the right size at the right time for today’s luxury consumers,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. Link t…
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Volt to be Updated Throughout it's Lifecycle Most cars need to wait until a MCE or redesign to receive significant updates. The Volt is a little different however. Since much of the car's attributes are controlled via software, updates can be made on the fly as soon as they become available...kind of like updating your computer's OS. Follow the jump to see the rest of the article. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=28187
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GM started BrightDrop as a decarbonizing last-mile delivery company. FedEx working to deliver on their corporate goal of zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040 choose only a couple months after BrightDrop's commercialization of the Zevo 600, the fastest all-electric vehicle to market in GM's history as the corner stone in FedEx's conversion from Diesel/Petrol last-mile delivery fleet to an EV fleet. To quote Mitch Jackson, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), FedEx: “At FedEx, we have ambitious sustainability goals, and our phased approach to vehicle electrification is a crucial part of our roadmap to achieve carbon neutral global operations,” “In just under six months…
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This Just In: 2011 Buick Regal CXL 2011 Buick Regal stock photo shown We resume our Interactive Review series with a 2011 Buick Regal CXL. So fire away with your questions after the jump! Interactive Review: 2011 Buick Regal CXL
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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com Jobs of the Future as Predicted by GM GM has posted a list with details of what this will entail of jobs in the auto industry by 2025. Quoting their media release: Electrical engineers – Battery, hybrid and plug-in vehicles are becoming mainstream. The internal combustion engine isn’t going anywhere soon, but the industry is developing alternative ways to make a car move. Electrified vehicles are more powerful and achieve greater range, and as more customers try these alternatives, demand can only be expected to grow. Over the next 10 years, more engineers will be needed to explore and deve…
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GM - Saturn - Penske deal is DEAD! Today we learned that Penske Automotive Group (PAG) has decided to terminate discussions with General Motors to acquire Saturn. This is very disappointing news and comes after months of hard work by hundreds of dedicated employees and Saturn retailers who tried to make the new Saturn a reality. PAG's announcement explained that their decision was not based on interactions with GM or Saturn retailers; rather it was because of the inability to source new products beyond what it had asked GM to build on contract. As a result of PAG's decision, we will be winding down the Saturn brand and dealership network, in accordance with the wind-d…
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According to an interview done by Steve Fowler at Auto Express UK, Thierry Bollore the new CEO of Jaguar Land Rover is considering taking Jaguar pure EV to be a Tesla / Polestar competitor and would start with the new Baby Jaguar concept they built. This is a Tesla 3 sized luxury 4 door sedan. This comes after so many stories about the Flagship XJ EV being postponed as they focus on ICE auto's. Jaguar has confirmed that due to the success of their i-Pace CUV, they are moving forward with delivery of the XJ EV in 2021. Castle Bromwich will be home to all electric auto's that they make including the Road biased Range Rover EV. This comes after sales of…
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SAAB TO BE SHUT DOWN INABILITY TO SELL KILLS GM's QUIRKY BRAND 1947-2009 2009-12-18 Detroit. General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in discussions with Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. During the due diligence, certain issues arose that both parties believe could not be resolved. As a result, GM will start an orderly wind-down of Saab operations. A media conference call with John Smith GM Vice President, Corporate Planning and Alliances will take place at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time. Discussion: SAAB Sale Cannot b…
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NAIAS 2009 Despite the doom and gloom the auto industry is facing, the North American Internatinal Auto Show has seen quite a turnout and even a few surprises. GM came out swinging with the production LaCrosse, Equinox, SRX, and Spark. It also surprised us all with the Converj concept, the drop dead gorgeous Cadillac version of the Volt as well as showing the Orlando concept. NAIAS 2009: Buick LaCrosse NAIAS 2009: Chevy Equiniox NAIAS 2009: Chevy Spark NAIAS 2009: Chevy Orlando Concept NAIAS 2009: Cadillac SRX NAIAS 2009: Cadillac Converj Concept Other debuts worthy of mention are Ford's redesigned Taurus which is shaping up to be a class leader, and Chrysler…
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Seems we have about 3 million EV auto batteries coming up to be retired from their 10 year run. Where will they go? What will happen to them, in the ground, laying around like old tires, where? According to Bloomberg, seems countries around the world are holding the auto companies responsible for dealing with the batteries and making sure they do not get put into landfills. According to the story, it seems all auto companies are recapturing money by selling these perfectly good batteries for use as storage system from home to commercial applications around the world. Only then after they truly wear out in 20-30 years will the rare earth elements be recaptured to be …
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GM July Sales of 189,443 Marks Month-over-Month Sales Increase July month-over-month retail sales increase led by core brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac which were up 12 percent collectively compared with June. Click here or on Headline for Story Link Other Sales Numbers (click on numbers to go to story) Toyota Motors Corporation - 174,872 Ford Motor Company - 158,838 American Honda - 114,690 Chrysler Group LLC - 88,900 Nissan Motors - 71,847 Mitsubishi Motors - 31,314 BMW North America - 21,253 Mercede Benz - 16,228 American Suzuki - 3,507
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GM, Koenigsegg sign deal on Saab sale General Motors Co. reached a deal Tuesday to sell its money-losing Swedish subsidiary Saab to Koenigsegg Group AB. Follow the jump for details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=39946&hl=
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 13, 2012 Even after its release, Fisker has been having their share of problems with the new Karma; battery defects, software problems, and Consumer Reports having their Karma die during their testing. A former Fisker employee isn't surprised. The employee told GigaOM that Fisker pushed the Karma before it was production ready to try and meet its milestones from the Department of Energy for its $529 million loan. Unfortunately, the report and the source didn't go into details. When asked for comment, a Fisker spokesperson said, “Quality and customer satisfaction are the top priority for Fisker Automotive. Wit…
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LG Chem to build Volt Battery Packs in Michigan GM announced at the New England International Auto Show that LG Chem would provide the battery packs for the upcoming Volt. The Korean based battery supplier will build a plant in Michigan at a yet to be confirmed location, with GM handling the responsibility of building the complete packs and for all the battery management systems and power electronics. Follow the jump for full details and press release. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=27681&hl=
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Reporting through December 20th, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has data about manufacturer recalls for the year. Ford has issued 54 recalls affecting 5,692,135 vehicles. Not only is this the highest of any automaker, but it marks the third year in a row that Ford is at the top spot for recalls. Ford had almost twice as many Kia vehicles at 3 million. This was related to leaking brake fluid which is a fire risk. Stellantis came second with 45 recalls and 2.7 million affected cars. Third to fifth place goes to BMW with 29 recalls, Mercedes-Benz with 27 recalls, and Nissan with 22 recalls. Ford had the highest number of recalls bu…
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GM posts $1.2 billion loss, says it will begin to repay U.S. loans DETROIT -- General Motors Co. posted a $1.15 billion loss during the third quarter following its exit from bankruptcy and spelled out plans to begin repaying $6.7 billion in U.S. loans. "We have significantly more work to do, but today's results provide evidence of the solid foundation we're building for the new GM," CEO Fritz Henderson said in a statement. The "managerial net loss" was for the period of July 10, the day GM exited 39 days of court protection, through Sept. 30. For the full quarter a year earlier, GM had an operating loss of $4.2 billion and a net loss of $2.5 billion. Discussion -…
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SRT Kicks Off The SRT High Performance Tour Two weeks ago, I had the chance to head down to Chrysler's HQ to see the kickoff of the SRT High Performance Tour. While down there, I had the chance to sit in a roundtable with CEO Ralph Gilles and drive some of the new products. SRT Kicks Off The SRT High Performance Tour A Moment with SRT CEO, Ralph Gilles First Drive & Ride: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 & Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
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Hey, it's Back to the Future Day, right? So what better way to celebrate than to talk about the man behind the (time) machine. No, not Doc Brown. Link to the weirdness here: http://blog.caranddriver.com/back-to-the-future-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-delorean-motor-company/
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GM is Back! Reports Net Income of $3.2 Billion GM Reports first quarter profits of $3.2 Billion on $36.2 Billion in Revenue
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Chevrolet Cruze has been delayed General Motors Co. has decided to push back by about three months the launch of a critical new small car for its Chevrolet brand, a spokesman said. The auto maker had been aiming to launch the Chevrolet Cruze next April, but the company is pushing the launch back until at least July. GM spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin said the move is "to ensure a flawless launch" and make sure the Cruze debuts with an array of available options, including a variety of fuel-efficient engines. Discussion: Chevrolet Cruze Delayed
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Oh Lord, Won't You Buy Me A CTS-V? My [/url]full review of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com UnOfficial State Auto In spending time looking over stories in Popular Mechanics, I came across their story on what was the top selling auto in each state or better known as the UnOfficial State Auto. Popular Mechanics Story Link Some I could easily see why the auto was a top seller in comparison to the state and what the state is known for from a gross product producing standpoint. Others clearly surprised me and some have happened truly due to special interest groups and the politicians eating out of those interest groups hands. It is a well known fact that the High Tech Millionai…
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G. David Felt - Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.cheersandgears.com Honda Consolidating Assembly plants in Japan It would seem Evolving is the new Honda buzz word as Honda releases a News Release this morning stating that they will be evolving their automobile production systems in Japan by merging their Saitama assembly line into the Yorii plant consolidating respective production strengths. This evolution will allow them to prepare and better guide the company as they plan and prep for the evolving electrification and intelligence technologies that will become standard in the auto industry. This will allow them to use the Yorii plant as a test bed for glo…
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. Dewar out at Chevrolet & Richards out at Buick - GMC Whitacre now has more opportunities to chose the leadership group he thinks will turn around GM. Dewar out at Chevrolet & Richards out at Buick - GMC
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The U.S. government in 1975 created CAFE and since that time the push was to make new auto's more fuel efficient. The auto industry has always balked at it but has also always delivered. With that we have seen some interesting trends happen. In 1987 the average auto weighed 3,221 lbs and had 118 horsepower were as in 2008 the weight had increased by 25% and the horsepower had doubled. 2009 is the most current year for full records and that shows that new auto's achieved 22.4 MPG. With a strong economy we are also seeing people leave their efficient cars and move to trucks / suv's so this could really change again. To quote the story of other interesting facts: …
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The founder of RBW Classic Cars fell in love at the age of 17 to his first car, the MG Roadster released in 1962. This car styled by Pininfarina went on to sell 520,000 and became so popular that 9 out of 10 of the MG's built were exported out of the country becoming a true British Classic. The second car that became an obsession for our founder was the Jaguar XKSS. RBW Classic Cars started the business of restoration of these two lovely cars and for many years the business grew and to this day still does custom restoration work on original MG and XKSS cars. Yet the wind is blowing and the founder is reading the tea leaves. With Tea in his palm, RBW Classic Electric…
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Buick's Future May Be Chinese!, Division May Be Sold Away. Buick may be sold to Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). To get the details, follow the jump. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=29985&hl=
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The final development tweaks are being done ahead of the first customer deliveries and with that the AC Cobra is staying faithful to the recreation roots with one twist. Emissions-free electric powertrain is the start of this British marque builders future. The specifications clearly show that this car is staying as much as possible to the roots of the Cobra history that started in 1962 with a Ford Small Block V8 and 60 years later in tribute to that history, the AC Cobra delivers with the following statistics: Acceleration 0-62 mph - 4 seconds Torque 500Nm Peak (369 lb-ft) / 250 Nm Continuous (185 lb-ft) Power 230 kW (308 HP) …
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The research consortium made up of European and US auto companies presented their first prototype of a CCS or Combined Charging System standard 450 kW charging station Thursday Dec 13th 2018. This charging station is open to the public, it is in Jettingen-Scheppach, located near the A8 motorway between Ulm and Augsburg Germany. Porsche with it's 90 kWh battery pack was able to show off charging at 400 kW at the new station. This station allows a full battery recharge in 15 minutes or less. BMW also was there to test out and show off their system that can handle the full 450 kW charging. These new charging stations are 400V and 800V wired, so while current EVs c…
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GM North America President Troy Clarke Answers Your Questions on Friday at 10:00 AM Eastern Follow the link to submit your questions to be answered! Story Link
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GM's Board Decides not to sell Opel. All Hell breaks loose. Yesterday, the General Motors' Board of Directors made the decision to not sell Opel. Most of the reactions around the world have been....less than positive. Here's the different chapters of the unfolding soap opera.... GM's Board Decides to Retain Opel GM will return Opel loan to Germany, economy minister says German Opel workers upset at GM; Union boss promises protests UK union welcomes GM's decision GM right to keep Opel, German politician says GM Europe expect countries to help finance Opel UK's Mandelson wants meeting with GM on Opel Russia's Putin signals battle for Opel not over GM must rebuild Ger…
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. Buick and GMC honored with multiple Consumer Guide "Best Buy" and "Recommended" awards Buick and GMC honored with multiple Consumer Guide "Best Buy" and "Recommended" awards
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<br><br><br> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><big><big>Battle of the Beasts</big></big></h2> <div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 363px; height: 273px;" alt="2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty" src="http://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/1292458660/gallery_51_59_43290.png"> <img style="width: 362px; height: 271px;" alt="2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500" src="http://www.cheersandgears.com/uploads/1289944373/gallery_51_58_805248.png"></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><big><big><br><br>Ford F-350 Lariat Super Duty v. GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD&l…
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FUD stands for "fear, uncertainty, and doubt" and is a communication tactic used to influence people towards having a negative perception of something, generally through deliberate misinformation or inciting fear. The term has been in use since the 1920s and has also been used to mean "fear, uncertainty, and disinformation". FUD can also refer to a general mindset of pessimism about a particular asset or market, as well as the manipulation of investor or consumer emotions so that they succumb to FUD. This psychological war for the hearts and minds of folks will always go on in any industry depending on the money and power to be gained. EVs or Electrical Vehicle…
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What does General Motors want to save Opel from? General Motors is worried that Russian investors will be able to take the German automaker's designs and technology and use it to directly compete against Chevrolet in Russia. Read More at the link: GM wants to keep Opel's technology away from the Russians.
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GM May Give Opel Away General Motors wants out of Opel, and according to new reports, it is willing to let the German automaker go without receiving any money for it. The only requirement is that the buyer must inject €500 million (around $652M USD) into Opel for operations. Follow the jump for details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=31025
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GM Bondholders Shun Offer, Setting Stage for Bankruptcy CNBC is reporting that GM's bondholders will force the automaker to restructure in court. Follow the link for more information. Link to Story
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Lutz: Chevy Orlando coming, could get Voltec powertrain Spreading the extremely high development cost of the Volt's high-tech powertrain and lithium ion battery packs is certainly an attractive proposition for GM. Click on Links for Story
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How good a driver are you? Can you properly control your car? Do you pay attention when driving? Are you good at avoiding potential dangers?
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GM to spin off Opel, Retain Stake On the heals of an Opel employee protest comes the news that GM will spin off 25-50 percent of its stake in Opel. Follow the jump to see the full story. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=28460&hl=
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R.I.P. Pontiac GM announced this morning what many have long suspected: the Pontiac brand will be closed. This is a sad day for many GM fans. To get the details on the story as well as many thoughts and opinions from our members, followed the jump. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/han...ontiac_Logo.jpg
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Just how slippery is the Lightyear 0 EV? Try a confirmed 0.175 coefficient of drag (Cd) for this solar assisted electric car with testing having been done by FKFS wind tunnels in Stuttgart, Germany, under WLTP protocols. I know, I know, how much more aerodynamic is this than others and here is the top 3 cars till today. Lucid Air, Tesla Model S and Mercedes-Benz EQS have all come in at 0.20 to 0.21 meaning the Lightyear 0 is slippery. Even GMs EV1 which only had 1,117 leased to customers in California had a Cd of 0.195. Initial first year run is 946 EVs with a reserve cost of $250,000 euros. What does one get for the Euro $250,000 dollars? …
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New GM will take on future product liability claims, but not the current ones, against Old GM New developments state that GM has agreed to be responsible for future old GM liabilities but not the current ones. Full Story
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GM CEO Wagoner to Step Down DETROIT — The chairman and chief executive of General Motors, Rick Wagoner is resigning, just as President Obama prepares to unveil his rescue plans on Monday forG.M. and the ailing American auto industry, a person close to the decision said Sunday. Then unexpected move by Mr. Wagoner, who has been at the helm of G.M. for eight years, was not confirmed by the company. But a statement about Mr. Wagoner’s future will be issued after the president’s address. (via New York Times) Our take here.
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Public to name Chevy Volt's paint color DETROIT – The initial production color of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) is a silver exterior with an emerald hue. That’s official. What’s not certain is what Chevrolet will name that distinctive exterior color, so the company is turning to the public to help make the decision. Starting today, on National Color Day, Chevrolet launches an online contest that asks for color name suggestions, with three finalists to be flown to Los Angeles this December to compete for a final chance to be among the first to test-drive a pre-production Volt. Discus…
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This Just In: 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI V6 Stock image shown This just in! A 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI. The interactive review on the GMC Terrain SLE-2 went so well I think this will become our standard review format. My initial impressions are quite favorable. In a quick spin around the highway, I can safely say that the 3.6 has a lot of kick. The car looks stunning in person. So while I'm finishing up writing the GMC Terrain review, gear up your questions for me on this 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS. Interactive Review: 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 SIDI
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G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com BMW Recalls 1.6 Million Auto's to replace Takata built Airbags! BMW has issued a recall affecting all 3-Series produced between May 1999 and August 2006. This recall is regionally requested by U.S. Safety Regulators. This is an extension of their 240,000 auto recall from 2013. The airbags were supplied by Japans Takata corporation and affect over 12 million auto's from word wide manufactures. BMW is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to these airbags. Full story reported here on MSN
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The Plan! The Plan! ~December 2, 2008~ GM took the wraps off of its massive restructuring/cost saving plan that it will present to Congress when it pleads its case for a bridge loan. Some of the details include Focusing on "core brands": Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Launching predominately high mileage, energy-efficient cars and crossovers Selling Saab, HUMMER Selling or kill Saturn Reducing Pontiac to a "niche" brand So, what do you think? Is it enough? Discuss at the link below. The Plan for a Leaner GM
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https://insideevs.com/news/784657/china-ev-tariff-canada/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/what-is-in-canada-s-trade-agreement-with-china-9.7049082 “We’re building a new part of our car industry, building cars of the future in partnership, bringing affordable autos for Canadians at a time when affordability is top of mind, and doing it at a scale that allows for a smooth transition in the sector” Details: Canada will tariff Chinese EVs at 6.1% instead of what it was which was 100% The first year, there is a limit of 49 000 cars to enter Canada but each year the limit will increase to 70 000 cars by the 5th year. …
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Leclanché Energy Storage Solutions of Switzerland has achieved a significant breakthrough in the safety of performance Lithium-ion batteries for use in EVs. Leclanché has taken current Lithium-ion cell production to the next step by adding a special fire-retardant additive to its electrolyte formula composition lowering the risk of thermal events by close to 80%. Verified by independent nail penetration tests has confirmed the companies claims of significantly lowering risk of thermal events with fire. The non-flammable electrolyte additive provides enhanced cell safety option for rail, truck, bus and auto EV markets. Intertek Germany, renowned…
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS From CheersAndGears.com and the Ford F-350 SuperDuty Happy Holidays from CheersandGears.com and the Ford F-350 SuperDuty to all of our members .... but especially to member Chris_Doane. Following up after the Interactive Review of the 2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD we now move on to Chris's favorite pursuit vehicle, a Ford F-Series SuperDuty Crewcab 4x4. So fire up the yule log, drink some eggnog, sit down with your dog, and send some questions to this blog... about the Interactive Review: 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty.
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G. David Felt Alternative Fuels & Propulsion writer www.CheersandGears.com GM Cadillac Dealer Experience PRAISED by Warren Buffett FastLane.GM.Com Story Proving the old adage, you cannot judge a book by its cover, this story proves again that World Class Customer Service begins by treating every person no matter what they look like or who you think they are the same. On just another normal sales day, sales person Madison Willers greeted a potential Cadillac customer and gave what we all have come to expect from our car buying experience, World Class Service. Little did she know that this sale started back in Mid-May with a conversation between CEO…
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1.4L Still on Track for Volt and Cruze Yesterday it was reported that construction of GM's new Flint engine plant had been canceled, and with it the prospects of US built 1.4L engines for the Volt and Cruze. GM has since stated that while the construction contracts have been canceled, the engines are still on track to be built here. However, they are looking at various options, such as building the new engines in an existing plant. Since they have the extra capacity, the engines will be built in Europe until US production is ready. Follow the jump to learn more. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=27961
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Revolution most commonly starts in the heart of what is to be disrupted. In this case, oil country is where one of the most revolutionary new motor designs is coming from. The minds at the University of Texas in Dallas, Dr. Babak Fahimi and the Renewable Enery and Vehicular Technology Laboratory brings us this new startup "Linear Labs Inc. A Smart Electric Motor Company" who just completed their funding round to allow them to market and produce their flagship motor, the Hunstable Electric Turbine motor. Currently today's electric vehicle has a high revving horsepower motor with low torque, as an example you can find many electric motors that produce 50 hors…
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GM to boost output due to clunkers incentives The increases include an extra day of work at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant and increased hours at a factory in Orion Township, Mich., said the union officials, who asked not to be identified because the announcement, expected Tuesday afternoon, had not been made. Story Link
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_ Ford Unveils MyTouch Ford has unveiled an impressive new driver technology system called, MyTouch, which aims to appeal to technophiles the way the iPhone has. Ford Unveils MyTouch
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Chevrolet Confirms Cruze Diesel for 2013 After months of speculation, we finally get word that the 2013 Cruze Diesel is a go!
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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com Bosch Selling WaterBoost Injection for Turbo Engines Seems since BMW M4 using a Bosch water injection system that works, Bosch has decided this is what the future is for all turbo engines and has come out with a solution kit to sell to all OEMs of Turbo Engines called WaterBoost. Essentially this is added to the intake side with a water vapor injection to cool the piston, increasing density and driving longer life and more power from the engine. This technology is not new and has been around since WWII when it was used in supercharged planes to assist during hard maneuvers …
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Magna to Acquire Majority Stake of Opel According to the BBC News, supplier Magna International has come to terms with General Motors to purchase a majority stake in its European Opel division. Follow the jump for full details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=33589&hl=
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_ GM Revives Regal GS with new Concept GM's new concept based on the Opel Insignia OPC brings the Regal GS name back. Continue reading to learn more. GM Revives Regal GS with new Concept
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Halloween Photohunt: Find the meanest, scariest, automotive face Win yourself a $25 Amazon gift card. Follow the link for rules and entry instructions. Cheers and Gears Photohunt Challenge: Meanest, Scariest, Automotive face
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Chevy MPVs/CUVs spotted. One of them Production Orlando? Ted's sharp eye has caught a glimpse of what could be the production Orlando along with another CUV/MPV, with one of them clearly influenced by teh Volt's front end styling. Follow the jump to see the video where it was seen and discuss. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...mp;#entry529241
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. Interactive Review: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS RS Manual 2010 Camaro SS RS Manual interactive review: questions welcome and updates to follow.
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Lutz says next Chevy Impala to stay front-drive, gain hybrid variant The new front driver will feature many new technology features to directly compete with the Ford Taurus. Also, expect the Impala to get bigger and feature some type of GM hybrid technology. Discussion What do you think GM should include in the next Impala?
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_ Chrysler Releases First 2011 Durango Interior Photo Chrysler has released the first official image of the 2011 Durango's new interior.
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 4, 2012 At next week's Detroit Auto Show, Volvo will show of a XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept. The XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept will sport a brand new 2.0L turbo-four producing 280 HP. The gas engine is mated to a 70 HP electric motor giving a combined power output of 350 HP. 0-60 takes around 5.8 seconds and can get 50 MPG. Drivers can choose from three different modes how much of the available power from the gas and electric motor are used: Pure: All electric mode, range of 35 miles Hybrid: Mix of gas and electric power. CO2 emissions are 53 g/km Power: Maximum Power is available Volvo says the XC6…
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Cadillac World Thorium Fuel Car Concept Proving designers can have a sense of humor when naming their creations, this futuristic Cadillac is designed to provide its own power and last 100 years before maintenance. Follow the jump to see Loren Kulesus's futuristic creation. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...mp;#entry461949
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So, it turns out that Hitler's "people's car" had a lot to do with a Jewish ex-racing driver. Well. Didn't know any of THAT before. More at the link: http://driving.ca/porsche/auto-news/news/motor-mouth-the-untold-plight-of-porsches-forgotten-founder-adolf-rosenberger
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GM shows Cadillac 3 series-fighting ATS, all-new XTS, 2012 Malibu Tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM EST, General Motor's President and CEO, Fritz Henderson, will be hosting a webcast to update the public and the media on the automaker's turnaround efforts, during which Henderson is expected to make a new product announcement. Autoblog has some info involving some of GM's upcoming models and concepts. Follow the Jump for details Story Link
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I lol'ed a lot through the article, because nearly all that stuff has happened to me (including court silliness. Sadly, I chose to represent myself, with less-successful results). Now I own a clean record and a radar detector that gathers dust. Link to a fun read here: http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a27505/how-i-got-rid-of-my-radar-detector-and-stopped-getting-tickets/
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