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Chevrolet Volt Production to Increase

The all new hybrid electric Chevrolet Volt, is making such a huge dent in their sales numbers that an increase of production has been ordered by the American auto maker. The company posted a 25% increase in sales so far in 2011. This is mostly due to the popularity of the all new Volt, redesigned Chevrolet Malibu and first-gen Chevrolet Cruze.

The auto maker sold over 25,000 compact cars last month. General Motors plans…

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Buick Supports Budding Poets

Judging automotive manufacturers, such as Buick, at face value is something we're all guilty of at one point or another. There's more to Buick than their refined designs, stealth performance, and rugged durability let on. Buick is an avid supporter of the arts.

When a group of 10 high-school students participating in Get Lit were invited to the White House to attend a day of poetry related events hosted by the President and First Lady, the illustrious Tri-Shield, wasted no time at all, volunteering two Buick Enclave crossovers for transportation. Among the accomplished poets, musicians, and artists presenting…

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Cadillac Escalade SUV Races from 0 to 62 MPH in 3.3 Seconds!

A race between the Godzilla-like Cadillac Escalade SUV and the gazelle of a Nissan GT-R to see which could sprint to 62 mpg the fastest doesn't seem like it would even be a fair fight. Yet, the two cars agreed to meet on an isolated country road to see which would leave the other choking on its dust.

Cadillac took one important measure before the race to help level the playing field. They had?

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Buick Envision Revealed in China

Buick unveiled the official photos and specifications of their futuristic Envision. "The Envision has inherited Buick design DNA and taken its global design language to a new height. The Envision makes a significant statement about Buick's styling and technology, and will influence upcoming models from the brand," said Ed Welburn, GM's VP of Global design.

This SUV is unique, it only has two doors stretching nearly the entire length of the vehicle. How do they open? These doors rotate on scissor hinges, which makes entering and exiting easier, while taking up less room when open. Large arches make…

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Chevrolet Volt Owners Share Stories

The world is getting to know Chevrolet Volt. Many have already taken possession of the hybrid electric car, available soon at Holm Automotive Center - 2005 N Buckeye - Abilene, Kansas 67410. A few stories of Volt victories are circulating around the web.

Lyndhurst, NJ resident Mike DiPisa has driven 1,485 miles in his Volt, and hasn't filled up since the initial purchase! 1,391 of the miles have been powered by electricity, giving him…

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2010 Buick Enclave and Lucerne Gain GM OnStar App

OnStar is an innovative system integrated into select vehicles that includes a variety of different safety plans, including: Emergency (i.e., Automatic Crash Response), Security (i.e., stolen vehicle assistance, and roadside assistance), and Connections (i.e., hands-free calling, and navigation diagnostics). Last summer, General Motors introduced a mobile app for owners of 2011-model year GM vehicles (i.e. the 2011 Buick Lacrosse) who also subscribed to their OnStar program, allowing easy access to vehicle features from afar.

Happily, the American automaker is giving 14 2010 vehicles the same OnStar app capabilities, including the 2010 Buick Enclave and 2010 Buick…

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New Child Safety Seat Guidelines

The statistics are pretty staggering.  The leading cause of death for children ages 4-14 is motor vehicle crashes.  Generally, children are not restrained or improperly restrained.  Now, have you heard? The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommended today that toddlers should ride in rear-facing car seats until age 2-a full year longer than the previous 1-year guideline.  After 2, children should sit in booster seats until they are past…
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Chevrolet to Roll Out 2 New Special Edition Camaros Per Year

Chevrolet is setting their production of Special-Edition Camaros at warp speed. The plan is to release two Special-Edition Camaros per year.

The first in the long line of soon to be released special edition muscle cars is the 2012 ZL1, which recently debuted at the Chicago auto show. The next Special-Edition Chevrolet Camaro, expected to be unveiled just in time for Dark of the Moon in the summer of 2011, is inspired by the Transformers…

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