GM’s tips for saving fuel

This is a very good and informative article from GM on fuel economy. As gas prices continue to climb, automakers are touting their fuel efficient offerings. Chevrolet in particular has been touting their lineup of high-mileage models, but the automaker also points out that drivers can adopt helpful habits for saving money at the pump. “Although Chevrolet vehicles are engineered with efficient, fuel-saving technologies, it still takes maintenance to ensure your vehicle performs as efficiently as it did when it left the factory,” said Roger Clark, General Motors Energy Center senior manager. “Drivers can improve their own fuel economy for free...

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GM Unveils Chevrolet Colorado Concept Ahead Of Debut

Chevrolet debuted the new Chevrolet Colorado early at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Although this vehicle is technically a concept vehicle, it will go on sale in Thailand later this year with a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine under the hood. GM promises that the mid-size truck will boast competitive towing capacity, power, and fuel-efficiency.“Although this is a show vehicle, the basic proportions and form convey the vision for the next-generation Colorado that we will bring to market,” said Brad Merkel, GM’s global vehicle line executive. “It reflects a stylized version of the new truck, one that takes into account rugged dependable truck...

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

  Check out these fun facts and may the luck of the Irish smile upon ya! Fun Facts about St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The actual color of St. Patrick is blue. Green became associated with St. Patrick's Day during the 19th century. Green, in Irish legends, was worn by...

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Chevy Offers Sneak Peek At New Colorado Truck

Chevrolet will be at the Bangkok International Motor Show  on March 25th viewing the new Colorado Concept vehicle. The truck will give clues as to what to expect in the next-generation Colorado midsize pickup truck. Thailand was chosen as the site of the global debut because of the popularity of pickup trucks and the growing importance of the South East Asian market to Chevrolet.  In 2010, the pickup truck segment accounted for 43 percent of vehicles sold in Thailand. “Trucks play a key role in most Southeast Asian markets,” said Susan Docherty, vice president, GMIO Sales, Marketing and Aftersales. “Nowhere is this more evident than...

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Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13

  Daylight savings time is coming up this weekend.  Don’t forget to set your clocks forward! Every year, daylight savings time seems to take people by surprise. In the United States, daylight savings time begins on March 13 at 2 a.m. local time except in parts of Arizona and Hawaii. As the popular saying goes, clocks need to "spring forward" to observe the change. In other words, clocks need to be set ahead by one hour when the clock strikes 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13 in the U.S. - Yahoo! News...

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Chevy Volt Owner Averages 111 Miles Per Gallon

 Owners impressed by Chevy Volt fuel economy. Just how efficient is the Volt in real world driving? Well, if you ask Lyle Dennis, the owner of GM-Volt.com, he’ll have some impressive statistics for you. Since receiving a Volt for testing on November 11th, he’s racked up 5,100 miles while burning just 46 gallons of gas. While Dennis’ 60 mile daily commute is beyond the Volt’s normal electric range of around 40 miles, he discovered that it’s still an extremely fuel-efficient vehicle. Although his commute requires the use of the Volt’s gasoline engine, he’s still averaging an impressive 111 miles per gallon. By comparison, the Toyota Prius...

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