The new Buick eAssist technology first appeared in 2012 on the Regal and LaCrosse models. The technology is specifically designed to increase the fuel efficiency of a vehicle with very little input from the driver. The eAssist technology in use today is actually derived from a hybrid system that General Motors (GM) developed several years prior…
After months of rumors and speculation, GM has confirmed that the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickup trucks will be fitted with diesel engines. The new GMC Canyon with the diesel engine was revealed at a research institute in Michigan recently. These two new midsize pickup trucks will launch in the United States which…
General Motors is gearing up for the 2014 sales season by offering buyers wireless charging options for their smart phones on selected models. This is an attractive grab on customer’s attention for a number of reasons, the first being to reduce clutter in the driving compartment. Instead of a bulky and balky charging cable hovering…
Showcasing the absolute cutting-edge of futuristic automotive design, the new Buick Riviera concept car has been awarded the 2013 Red Dot Award for the “Design Concept” category. Having made its debut in April of 2013 at the Auto Shanghai expo, the new Riviera is quickly making a name for itself within the world of forward-thinking…
GMC continues to make history. Recently the GMC line of full-sized trucks garnered a nod as the first pickups to receive the coveted 5-star safety rating since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enacted tougher safety standards in 2011. They also recently announced its 2014 Denali is the star of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” launch….
Once the OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App launched, it was the initial app from a vehicle developer to present drivers’ remote admittance to their automobile. At present, RemoteLink can maintain the merit of being the leading remote-controlled application from a vehicle developer to operate on all four main smartphone programs, comprised of the iPhone, the Android,…
The 2014 GMC Sierra Denali will be taking center stage at the launch of Monday Night Football on ESPN. Viewers will witness a 90-second video chronicling the exciting history of sports on television. The video, which was produced by filmmaker Peter Berg, will feature iconic moments in the worlds of sports and culture spanning the…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, toughened the New Car Assessment program beginning with the 2011 model year. Changes included side pole testing, more crash data, and varying sizes of crash test dummies. The change was noticeable. No pickup has received an overall five-star safety review since the new standards were adopted. Until…
Despite lingering effects from the recession, automotive sales continue to enjoy a healthy spike. In fact, General Motors is reporting it’s ahead of schedule in selling down the remaining supply of 2013 model year trucks. Chuck Stevens, the company’s chief financial officer, said GM has sold at least 20,000 more trucks than expected, making for…
Those in the market for a new pickup are now able to take a sneak peek at the next generation GMC Canyon. The Executive Vice President of GM, Dan Ammann, also the company’s Chief Financial Officer, proudly unveiled the new and improved Canyon at the Management Briefing Seminar held by the Center for Automotive Research…
