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Cadillac Wins the CTS-V Challenge! Discussion: CTS-V Challenge at Monticello
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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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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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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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https://www.transportenvironment.org/press/dieselgate-1st-anniversary-all-diesel-car-brands-europe-are-even-more-polluting-volkswagen Everyone else was far worse in what they put into the air in Europe than VW. Everyone....
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GM's Lutz: Now the gloves are off Bob Lutz promises to take on competitors shot for shot as the carmaker's marketing head. Story Link
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GM confirms 2010 Buick LaCrosse will be available with 2.4-liter Ecotech I4 With six-speed transmission, estimates of 20 city/ 30 highway for the 182 horsepower engine. Story Link
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Buick PHEV crossover reportedly cancelled Buick's VUE-based CUV goes boom; plug-in hybrid powertrain to be added to different model Just weeks after teasing a "baby Enclave" compact CUV for Buick, GM has reportedly shelved plans for the VUE-based crossover. As reported by Autoblog, a Buick rep has confirmed that "almost universally negative" feedback prompted the program's cancellation. Earlier this month, the company released an image of the would-be Buick's front-end, which revealed a Buick-badged version of the current five-passenger Saturn VUE. The model, which was expected to go on sale next year before a plug-in hybrid version in 2011, will reportedly b…
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Yesterday we had fun with the banners for April Fool's. However that was a precursor to grander things. Introducing the new banners and logo for the site! We wanted it to be a surprise for everyone as we continue to make improvements around the site. Feel free to check them all out. A C&G Classic 2 skin will be added featuring the old logo for those who are feeling nostalgic. Take a look and we hope you enjoy them! - Dodgefan
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101 year old buys new Transformers editon Camaro Oldest 2010 Camaro owner also plans road trip for next summer After owning nearly 40 cars in his lifetime, Virgil Coffman follows the philosophy that if you want something, get it. Discussion: 101 year old buys new Camaro Transformers Edition
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2010 Chevy Silverado XFE updated to achieve best-in-class 22 mpg highway The XFE model's 5.3-liter V8 now has variable valve timing, optimized shift pattens in its 6-speed transmission, and new tweaks for its Active Fuel Management system that enables the truck to run on four cylinders at cruising speeds for longer. Story Link
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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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2010 Buick LaCrosse Named Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) 2009 Top Safety Pick The 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan earned the IIHS newest Top Safety Pick Award today. To qualify for the Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side and rear tests, and offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which comes standard on the LaCrosse. Discussion: 2010 Buick LaCrosse named IIHS top safety pick.
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Seems a British racing car company has patented a new production process that will allow auto companies to dump weight by using race car or body-in-white production to enhance a cars efficiency. With electric auto's having a weight increase due to batteries, this company believes this is the future. seats are 30% lighter than standard seats and just as comfortable and even safer. Better yet is that they see the average auto having a power to weight ratio of 8.5 lbs per horsepower. The company goes onto say that you could have a modern auto that would weight about 1,874 lbs, use a 220 hp 1.5 L 4-cylinder engine to achieve their power to weight statement. The whol…
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How many times have you heard people say EVs are too expensive! Only the rich can afford an EV! Funded by Jeff Beso, SLATE set out to bring back the simple needs of the bulk of America by building a basic two-person electric truck that would do truck things basically and not much else. Yet if you wanted, you could expand later on to let the truck be so much more. SLATE set themselves a clear goal, build a truck that would be inexpensive, offer radical customizable and affordable options that would allow one to personalize their own transportation ending in a beautifully simplified means of transportation. SLATE CEO Chris Barman at their reveal tonight stated the…
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BREAKING: GM Delays Decision on Opel's Future The board of US car maker General Motors has postponed making a decision on who should buy its Opel division, which includes Vauxhall in the UK. Follow the jump for the full story. GM Delays Decision on Opel's Future
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Toyota Motor Corporation has joined the IONNA network to support their EV auto's is the first part of what has happened with IONNA, but the next is that IONNA broke ground on building their first 10 Covered Stall Fast Charging station that will offer both CCS and NACS along with a place to relax and refuel the body. The 10 stalls will offer charging at up to 400kWs and 800+volt charging service. The location of this first station is APEX North Carolina. Ionna has also finally appointed a CTO for the company, this person is Jackie Slope as CTO of the new venture. View full article
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2016 MOTOR TREND BEST DRIVER’S CAR
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12 Top Contenders, Only 1 Winner Our 2016 Best Driver’s Car competition is the most competitive in the award’s nine-year history. This year, 12 automakers sent their best sports cars, supercars, and ponycars our way for a week of incredibly vigorous testing. In fact, if you’ll allow us to brag for a moment, we had so many contenders that we had to institute a one-car-per-manufacturer rule for this competition—more on that in a sec. This year, we had 6,484 horsepower worth of cars competing to earn our Best Driver’s Car title. This $1.8 million field of carbon fiber, aluminum, and steel is particularly special because it represents almost every major auto-…
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We Have Z28! GM confirms the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for 2011 Thanks to PCS for the update on this great looking car! Check out all the details here
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The Volt: Still not a hybrid... no lie! This morning the automotive press’ inter-tubes went all a flutter over the revelation that the just released Chevrolet Volt has a clutch that can engage the gasoline engine to the generator which could itself be connected to the wheels when the vehicle is running over 70mph and the battery is depleted. This prompted cries of “GM LIED!” and “IT’S JUST A HYBRID!” due to the fact that since near the beginning, GM has been marketing the Volt as an electric vehicle with an onboard range extender and it had no physical connection from engine to wheels. That got me thinking: What exactly is the definition of a hybrid…
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Well, it sure looks suspicious, according to this piece from Motor Trend more at the link: http://www.motortrend.com/news/bmw-win-luxury-sales-crown-aggressive-fleet-sales/
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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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GM to Spend $2 Billion to Facilitate Delphi Sale Parnassus Holdings II LLC of California, an affiliate of Platinum Equity, will operate Delphi's businesses both in the U.S. and abroad. Story Link
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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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Cadillac quietly un-refreshes their logo Cadillac updated their logo in 1999 to coincide with the new Art & Science look. One of the fatalities with that refresh were the ducks which had been part of the logo since at least 1902. With no announcement at all, they've updated it once again. Discussion: Cadillac un-refreshes logo
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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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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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GM Sees First Monthly Sales Increase in 21 Months For the first time in 21 months, General Motors is on track to see its first monthly sales increase compared to the same time period a year ago, the company said today. While official results will be announced next week, all signs point to a good month, according to Mike DiGiovanni, GM's executive director of global market and industry analysis. "We're really having a good October," he said. DiGiovanni added that about 95% of the sales for the month are coming from the company's four core U.S. brands — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. A year ago, those brands comprised about 85% of the company's sales. …
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GM Unveils 2-year Product Plan General Motors Co., trying to build confidence in the marketplace after a stint in Bankruptcy Court, unveiled its two-year product. Follow the jump for all the details on the future of GM. Story Link
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2010 GMC Terrain Revealed GM has finally revealed the all new 2010 GMC Terrain. It's polarizing design is sure to spark plenty of opinions. Check out the full article, gallery, and our take on it after the jump. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...t=0#entry486288
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How did GM arrive at 230 mpg for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt? Everybody by now knows what the "230" ads were for, but the next question that usually pops into people's head is: "How did GM do that?" Follow the link to find out how. Story Link
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GM Outlines 90 Day Progress Report DETROIT - General Motors today outlined progress it has made toward achieving commitments in its business plan, including implementing a leaner structure, building stronger brands, and driving a company culture that puts the customer at the center of everything it does. Since launching the new company on July 10, GM has made demonstrable progress in positioning the company for success; putting in place a new global operating structure, a leaner and more streamlined executive leadership team, and a reconstituted Board of Directors. Emerging is a new GM with a cleaner balance sheet, fewer employees, an improved cost structure, a s…
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/19/many-car-brands-emit-more-pollution-than-volkswagen-report-finds Europe seems to allow a certain amount of cheating, but this may well get ugly across the pond.
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First CTS Sport Wagon rolls off the line Production begins at Lansing plant; First-ever wagon joins the CTS line Cadillac's CTS line just got sexier, and the rakish coupe is still months away. The CTS Sport Wagon began production today at GM's Lansing Grand River assembly plant. The brand debuted its first factory-produced wagon, which is arguably the segment's most stylish entry. It's also the first-ever CTS that isn't a sedan. A two-door coupe variant joins the lineup next spring as the brand expands its best-selling range. Discuss the latest CTS variant after the jump.
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GM to name Dewar as Chevrolet chief in brand shake-up This is part of a leadership shake-up at two of the four surviving U.S. brands. Story Link
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Just a little time left to enter to win the 1966 Toronado diecast 1966 Toronado Contest Forum
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With more and more companies test autonomous technologies on public roads, there comes a question of safety of other motorists. A new proposal by the California Department of Motor Vehicles would put an outright ban “driverless” cars that travel with no humans onboard. Automotive News reports the proposal would require all autonomous vehicles to have a steering wheel and pedals when driving on California's public roads. Furthermore, a licensed driver with an “autonomous vehicle operator certificate” will need to be in front of the controls in case something goes wrong. California DMV Director Jean Shiomoto said in a statement the main concern for the department is…
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General Motors Vice Chairman of Global Product Development Tom Stephens: "Is there room for the Zeta platform in the U.S." What do you think? Should GM bring Zeta back to the U.S.?
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_ GM Completes Sale of Saab to Spyker General Motors Co. today completed the sale of its Swedish Saab brand to Dutch luxury sports car maker Spyker Cars NV, marking the first successful sale of one of its four unwanted U.S. brands. The transaction combines Saab Automobile and its 3,400 employees with Spyker Cars and its 110-plus workers under parent company Spyker Cars NV. Continue reading after the jump. GM completes sale of Saab to Spyker
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_ 2011 Dodge Charger Revealed The wait is over. After countless spy photographs an sightings, as well as a partial Police specific reveal, Dodge has finally unleashed the first photos of the 2011 Charger. Hit the jump for images and info. 2011 Dodge Charger
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GM, Chrysler Unveil Viability Plan Follow the jump to read the entire article and find out all the details of what GM (and Chrysler) plan to do to survive. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...=28275&st=0
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Chevy Camaro Convertible caught outside Oshawa plant The on again off again Camaro convertible is apparently still on. GM says the convertible will be available as a 2011 model. A prototype has once again been spied oustde of Oshawa. Story Link
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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1117749_oil-analysts-predict-peak-consumption-in-2036 Seems many analyst feel that EVs and self driving auto's will start affecting Oil producing company by 2036 and that that will be the peak production year for Oil.
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Production Camaro Revealed ~July 21 2008~ (Image from Edmunds) GM officially pulled off the wraps of the production Camaro today, releasing official photos, and powetrain specs. How's this for a base engine: 300 screaming horses and 26MPG!!! This isn't your father's Camaro folks. Comparing this car to the Mustang would be selling it short. Click the links below to talk about the '10 Camaro. Major Camaro Announcement, 7.21.08 4PM Eastern Production Camaro Revealed
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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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GM North American design chief Bryan Nesbitt to run Cadillac, report to Lutz Cadillac's interim general managers, Steve Hill and Steve Shannon, will be reassigned to as-yet-unannounced roles within General Motors. Story Link
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High court won't block Chrysler sale Court issues brief, unsigned opinion. Four of nine Justices did not think stay was necessary. Story Link
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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 Confirms It Will Sell Saturn Rather Than Phase It Out GM confirmed that it plans to sell Saturn rather than phase the brand out. Follow the Jump for details. http://68.169.44.191/index.php?showtopic=31842&hl=
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Under New Ownership! Avant1963 and I came to an agreement over the weekend where my company, Pittsburgh Living LLC, has purchased Cheers and Gears. Avant1963 will continue in an admin role for as long as he chooses. I have been a member of this site since 2003. In 2007 I was elevated to the admin group while helping out with a server move. Around the beginning of this year, Cheers and Gears was dying a slow, painful, death in the image of our favorite company. I decided to do some much needed maintenance and find ways to secure financing for server and software upgrades. Since that time I have filled the role of head admin previously held by FlyBrian and Josh befor…
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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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We're Back! ~October 22, 2008~ We're on the air again. C&G's database crashed yesterday, but the host was able to get us up and running again with no apparent loss of posts. Now that you're all just now getting back into the swing of things, what better time to announce that there'll be some PLANNED downtime after 9:30EST tonight? We'll be upgrading to the latest version of IP Board, which boasts of, among other things, some improvements in speed and reliability. DOWNTIME ANNOUNCEMENT: 10/22/08 @ ~9:30PM EST --- Get Your Orders In ~October 20, 2008~ It's nice to write about something positive - it seems like forever since we've been able to do that. …
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Spied A refreshed Silverado HD has been spotted. Follow the jump to read the full article. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=28756
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A Recipe for a New GM ~September 25, 2008~ Unless you've been under a rock the past 18 months or so, you know that GM is a company that's in a constant state of flux. Amidst the turmoil, rumors are constantly flying about the viability of certain brands and models. Well-respected C&G forefather FUTURE_OF_GM has come up with a comprehensive, well laid out, five-part plan for GM to organize itself to best serve its customers now and in the future. We invite you to spend time reading each section and adding your comments. Section 1: Divisional Goals and Notes Section 2: Platforms and Models Section 3: Divisional Breakdown Section 4: The Sales Channels Section 5: P…
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Pontiac G8 to be Sold in Australia In what is surely to result in hordes of Pontiac enthusiasts jumping on the next Airbus A380 to Australia, Holden has announced that it will sell a limited run of Pontiac G8s in Holden dealerships. In what amounts to clearing the Pontiac noses, badges, and wheel center caps off the shelves in Elizabeth, the G8 package can be had on any Commodore sedan, Ute, and Sportwagon. One can't help but wonder, though, what would've been the problem with sending the last few here instead? Follow the jump to discuss. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...t=0#entry531101
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Win a 1967 Camaro diecast model! A new feature here at Cheers and Gears will be our "PhotoHunt" contests. In this, our premier contest, we are looking for photos of any year Camaro in an autumn like setting. Contest details: 1967 Camaro
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GM Kills Zeta and future RWD plans, Camaro and G8 only Zetas to make it to US, Sigma to soldier on. Nothing like some bad news to be announced just when things are looking positive. On the heels of the Detroit Auto Show. GM has announced that Zeta is officially dead, and only the G8 and Camaro will see American shores. Bob Lutz stated that Sigma will have to solider on, blaming the cancellations and halted development on increasingly tough fuel economy standards. He even goes so far as to say traditional RWD companies may have to rethink which wheels power the car to meet fuel economy standards: “And I suspect the same thing is going to start to bite the tradition…
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GM cutting executive pensions, ex-CEO Wagoner to get pinched the most Wagoner could lose around 15 million of his 22 million pension plan. story link
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EVgo, a publicly traded national company offering public fast charging stations across North America teamed up with various auto companies like GM, Toyota and Subaru to offer fast charging stations access to customers of newly purchased electric vehicles. EVgo had 1,000 public EV stations in August of 2023, and a year later in 2024 they opened their 2,000th DC fast charging station and are on pace to finish out 2024 with 2,850 DC fast charging stations nationwide. This is 390 locations in 45 metropolitan markets across 32 states. This is part of a longstanding collaboration to expand public access to EV charging in amenity-rich locations, such as grocer…
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ROLL OUT: Pre-production Camaros begin rolling off Oshawa assembly line A little good news to offset the bad. GM has released images of per-production Camaros being assembled at the Oshawa plant. Follow the jump to see more 5th Gen goodness. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=28046
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GM's Bob Lutz Reverses Retirement Decision, May Lead Global Marketing Wall Street Journal reports, however, GM PR is mum on this decision. Full Story
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IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2018, Surprise Prius and Ioniq lost out to Kia Niro http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/TSP-List Amazing but for 2018, the Kia Niro bested the Prius and Ioniq as IIHS top Safety pick plus rating. Interesting observation is that this auto beats everyone else out as long as you have all the options checked as the Base Niro is good just not as good as the Niro that was used for testing.
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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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Camaro Wins Popular Mechanic's Best Vehicle Design Award After a painfully long eight-year hiatus, the Chevy Camaro returns packing V8 power and V6 efficiency wrapped around classic sheet metal pulled forward into the 21st century. The design certainly pays homage to the past, but the muscular lines of this Camaro are modern and fresh. Discussion: Camaro Wins Best Vehicle Design Award from Popular Mechanics
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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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2010 Camaro First Test Roundup Motor Trend, Car & Driver, Jalopnik each test the new Chevy Camaro. Here are the links to all three in one tidy package. Motor Trend First Test: Camaro Car & Driver tests the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Jalopnik - 2010 Camaro First Drive Cheers and Gears Camaro Review hub
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CEO Henderson: Bankruptcy Becoming More Likely GM's CEO indicating that GM is heading closer and closer to chapter 11. Follow the Jump for details. Link to Story
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Buick, Jaguar knock Lexus from top of J.D. Power 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study Follow the jump to read the full article and press release. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=28776
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SAAB Files for Bankruptcy The first shoe has dropped, as Swedish automaker SAAB has filed for bankruptcy protection as GM tries to either sell it or spin it off. Click the link below to get the full scoop and discuss. SAAB Files for Bankruptcy
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Cheers and Gears Quick Drive Saturn Astra 5-Door Member WhiteKnight does a Quick Drive of the Saturn Astra 5-Door. After our dealer told us there was yet another overnight wait in store for the Aura as the on-board computer had started to sour, they gave us a switchblade-style key that went to a dark blue hatchback, none other than an Astra five-door, the most ungainly member, in my opinion, of the Astra line-up. Cheers and Gears Quick Drive: Saturn Astra 5-Door
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GM hits the brakes on Opel deal; no signing with Magna this week GM negotiators stop the Opel - Magna deal. Story HERE
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Union chief: Plans to Build Chevrolet Orlando in U.S. on Hold It seems the planned Orlando may be in jeopardy for US production. Local United Auto Workers chief George McGregor informed Automotive News that plant management informed him that the Orlando and a planned Opel variant will not be built at the facility later in the year. Follow the jump to learn more. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=28920
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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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Pontiac G8 To Live On As Chevy Caprice Not long after "unretiring", Bob Lutz told Automobile Magazine that the highly praised Pontiac G8 will live on as the Chevrolet Caprice. Enthusiasts are no doubt very pleased to hear that such an excellent car will live on. Full Story
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Saab 9-5 Revealed Autobild has leaked 26 images of the new Saab 9-5 for us all to enjoy. Check it out.
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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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Silverado Beats F-150 in Sales General Motors sold more Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups (119,959 units) in June that Ford sold F-150s (107,778 units), and that's not a fluke. Full Story
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Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Drive First GM Sales Increase in 21 Months * Total GM sales increased 4 percent compared with October, 2008; retail sales were up 15 percent for the same period. * Year-over-year total sales increase is the first since January, 2008. * GM gains market share for the third straight month – estimated at 21 percent of the total light vehicle market. * Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac retail sales represented 95 percent of October retail sales vs. 85 percent in October, 2008. * Combined Buick / GMC retail sales were up 33 percent compared with last year, driving Buick-Pontiac-GMC retail sales up 12 percent. Find out all the …
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Camaro Tops Mustang in June Sales Camaro sales are off to a strong start, and the Camaro has taken the crown from the Mustang for the month of June for highest sales of the Muscle trio. Full Story
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Fiat closes deal to take bulk of Chrysler's assets Fiat to focus on smaller cars and turns the company into four divisions: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Mopar. Story Link
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GM to cut 4,000 more white-collar jobs by year end This in addition to 2,000 white-collar jobs already cut. Story Link
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C&G Goes VPS Well, this was a fun three days. To make a long story short, Bluehost kicked us off their shared server on Wednesday, which left us scrambling to save C&G's files and find a new host. We decided it was time for C&G to graduate to Virtual Private Server hosting. So here we are, in our new digs. Here's to a future with no more "CPU Quota Exceeded" messages. C&G Goes VPS
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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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GM Announces 1,100 Dealer Closures Bloomberg is reporting that GM will close 1,100 dealers by the end of 2010, in addition to the Hummer and Saturn closures already announced. Follow the link for more information. Link to 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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GM, Chrysler to Receive More Federal Aid General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC are expected to receive about $5 billion in additional federal short-term aid respectively as the work towards long term viability in the down market. Follow the jump for more details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=30607
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Officially Official: The Buick Regal returning! As part of Buick GMC’s strategy to engage and listen to its dealers, more than 1,000 dealers this week will be the first to learn the name of Buick’s next mid-size sport sedan will be the Buick Regal. The announcement was made at the Buick GMC dealer business meeting. Discussion: Buick Regal returns to Buick's North American lineup.
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BREAKING NEWS: Bailout Update ~November 20, 2008~ The US government has postponed the vote on a potential aid package for GM, Ford and Chrysler, in order to give them enough time to come up with a plan for using the money. THe vote will occur sometime in December. Big 3 Bailout News --- GM Needs Your Help ~November 16, 2008 During World War II, when America needed all the help it could get building war machinery to help fight off the Axis Powers, GM stepped up to the plate and offered its factories and workers to support the war effort. When 9/11 occured and sent the American economy and consumer confidence into a tailspin, GM again answered the call, off…
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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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New GM Launches Today Company Emerges from Bankruptcy Full Coverage in our Forums
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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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G8 ST Winner Gets Torrent GXP Instead Joseph Warren, the winner of the naming contest, was originally going to get a new G8 ST as his prize for choosing the right name for the Sport Truck. Unfortuneately for him, GM decided to kill the ST, so this left him with a problem. GM told him he could choose any other Pontiac so long as the price was equal or less. What did he choose? a Torrent GXP. Yeah, I don't get it either. Follow the jump to see the full article. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=27758
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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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An American Tradition Continues: New Presidential Era Begins With a New Cadillac Presidential Limousine With President Elect Barack Obama's Inauguration less than a week away, Cadillac has finally released teh first official photos of the President's thoroughly reworked new ride. Sporting Cadillac's latest front and rear design cues, this heavy duty Cadillac will be equipped with everything the President needs to stay in touch, get around, and be safe. Follow the jump for more photos and official press release. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=27722
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GM Files for Bankruptcy The day that seemed unthinkable as little as 6 months ago has arrived, as GM files for Chapter 11. Follow the jump or details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...c=33732&hl=
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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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GM to Declare Bankruptcy 6/1/09 The day of reckoning is upon us as GM is expected to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection early Monday morning. Follow the jump for details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=33709
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Latest Camaro News Forget all of the doom and gloom surrounding Detroit, the economy, and possible bankruptcy. Put that all aside and enjoy some good news. We've got a lot going on with the Camaro, including the official site launch, mpg figures, which includes the V6 getting 29 mph highway, and the start of regular production! So take a breather from all the bad, it's time for some good. Follow the jumps to see it all: Camaro Begins Regular Production Camaro mpg Figures released, V6 gets 29 mpg highway 2010 Chevy Camaro Configurator Website Launched
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REPORT: General Motors in "intense" bankruptcy preparations Unnamed sources are reporting that GM "is in 'intense' and 'earnest' preparations for a possible bankruptcy filing." Follow the jump for more details. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=29912
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