The first car was invented in 1885 and has been being improving ever since. Extra wheels were added, engines were improved, and safety features were invented. Now, over a century later, cars are still constantly changing to make the device even better. Unfortunately, with cars being used so often, accidents are bound to happen. Most…
Everyone breaks the law once in a while. You know, when the cell phone is ringing and you are expecting an important call. It is hard to let it ring. You know you aren’t suppose to answer, but just this one time couldn’t hurt. It happens every day. The stories change, but people are still…
The team at GM is currently testing a lightweight magnesium sheet metal in an attempt to increase usage of the extra-strong alternative to aluminum and steel. The testing involves a thermal forming process and proprietary corrosion resistance treatment for the sheet metal. GM is hoping it will help increase use of low-mass components on vehicles…
General Motors Europe has debuted the Opel Cascada, a luxurious four passenger convertible. Cascada is Spanish for ‘waterfall’. Should the Cascada catch on, GM may see its Opel ‘Waterfall’ ‘ produce a ‘windfall” effect, meaning we could see the unit in the states in the future. Analysts have been quick to speculate that this new…
Production of the previous generation of the GMC Canyon ended in July when the last one rolled off the line at GM’s Shreveport, LA plant, which is now closed. Tony DiSalle, the VP of Marketing for Buick/GMC, has confirmed that rumors of a next-gen Canyon are well-based. Now, spy shots taken in Michigan provide an…
The ascendancy of the GMC crossover continues. In September, the GMC Acadia and GMC Terrain combined to post company’s best total and retail crossover sales ever. Individual customers purchased 13 percent more Terrains year-over-year, while sales to individual customers of the three-row Acadia went up 22 percent over the same period. As recently as the…
A car is one of the largest investments anyone will ever make in their life, so they want to choose one that is right for them. In addition, most vehicle owners like to keep their car looking like new, but they might not know how to do so without paying for a professional detailing service….
General Motors innovative IntelliLink system offers in-vehicle smartphone connectivity and much more. It is now standard on all Buick models and it is an available option on the GMC Terrain and Acadia. Safety and Convenience IntelliLink converts the vehicle’s seven inch infotainment screen into a mobile command center. Android, IOS, and Blackberry devices all work…
AutoTrader.com is now offering a great and relatively new service to those who are looking to trade their car in or sell their car, the ability to get a guaranteed trade in offer before you even walk onto a car lot or into a dealership. The AutoTrader.com Trade In MarketPlace is a great way for…
Car owners don’t necessarily have to be certified mechanics to know when something is wrong with a vehicle. Cars make a variety of noises, including thumps, squeals and hisses, that let drivers know when something is wrong. Staying tuned in to vehicle noise is important for drivers who want to keep their cars in good…
