(GM Press Release) Designed for enthusiasts who are passionate about performance, the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan – arriving at dealerships in early 2008 – is the first North American application of GM’s new global rear-wheel-drive architecture. The V8-powered G8 GT SEMA Edition was displayed at the ’07 SEMA Show with a host of tuner-inspired […]
Posted on February 26th, 2008 by rono
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a legendary nameplate in my mind. I cut my teeth on dad’s bland, beige 1982 Chevy Malibu Classic station wagon. Not exactly cool, but as a 16-year-old from a small town, it was my ticket to freedom and happiness. Like a boat, it was big and bulky with a soft, supple […]
Posted on February 26th, 2008 by kburton
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GM’s has -electric driving is possible at speeds under 30 miles per hour, courtesy of GM’s new Two-Mode hybrid drive system. Additionally, the 6.0 litre V8 engine employs some fuel-saving technologies of its own- including Late Intake Valve Closing (LIVC) and Active Fuel Management to de-activate cylinders when appropriate. There’s even a specially tuned exhaust […]
Posted on February 26th, 2008 by kburton
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It was the large “Powered by Ethanol” stickers on the flanks of my Impala tester that spurred me on, sending me on a mission to find the corn- based alternative fuel source and fulfill the carmaker’s bold claims. Domestic automakers like General Motors have been quick to provide “FlexFuel” vehicles, which can operate on […]
Posted on February 26th, 2008 by kburton
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The Chevrolet stand at this year’s Toronto Auto Show just got a lot more powerful. The automaker just displayed a new Corvette model to the public, and it’s one that aims to be the fastest production ‘Vette yet.
In case a 500 horsepower Z06 doesn’t excite you sufficiently, GM’s engineers have created the ultimate factory Corvette […]
Posted on February 26th, 2008 by kburton
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The Windsor Star’s Chris Vander Doelen says that with a quiet confidence it hasn’t shown in years, General Motors has just launched its biggest product bet of 2008: the Chevrolet Traverse. With big people movers out of favour due to rising fuel costs, the Chevrolet Traverse crossover has the amenities of an SUV with none […]
Posted on February 25th, 2008 by kburton
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Byline: John LeBlanc
Publication: Wheels Section - The Toronto Star
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2007
Make no mistake. The world’s first full-size gasoline-electric hybrid sport utility vehicle was designed first and foremost for Americans who can’t kick their large SUV habit.
I say Americans because for every full-size SUV sold in Canada, many more are sold down here south […]
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by rono
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Original Publisher: The Gazette
For a number of years, when friends and family members who were not into cars asked my advice on what was a good, safe, reliable family sedan that wasn’t too expensive, I would mentally go through my list of what was new, what I’d driven recently and what I knew was coming […]
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by rono
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The Toronto Star Published:
Toronto – The contenders in this category are the Chevrolet Malibu LT, Dodge Avenger R/T, Honda Accord EX, Kia Rondo, Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid and Subaru Impreza Wagon.
This proved to be a very tough category as each car has a lot going for it.
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by rono
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After watching arch rival Toyota get all the glory during the past seven years for its push into gasoline-electric hybrids, General Motors Corp. now seems intent on catching up. The world’s largest automaker now has more hybrids in its lineups or on the way than Toyota does, with the latest two having been introduced at […]
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by rono
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