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GM to recall Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia for faulty airbag sensors

February 24, 2007 9:25am

General Motors has recalled almost of its new 2007 Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia crossovers because of potentially faulty airbag sensors that control the front airbag deployment. The problem with the sensors is reported to be a software issue, which may prevent the front air bags from deploying in a crash.
The recall includes all of […]

GM’s heavy-duty pickups to feature six-speed automatics

February 13, 2007 7:49pm

General Motors will build a new variant of its Hydra-Matic rear-wheel-drive six-speed transmission for its heavy-duty pickups. The new electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission will be standard on the all new 2007 GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pickups.
The advantages of a six-speed transmission include improved fuel economy, and performance. The six-speed transmission has the […]

GM investing $700m in Spring Hill plant, new Chevrolet CUV

December 18, 2006 12:52pm

As we had expected, General Motors is planning add another crossover to its portfolio, according to Automotive News. This time it will be a Chevrolet version of the automaker’s Lambda crossovers.
The Chevrolet crossover is expected to built at the former Saturn-only plant in Spring Hill, Tenn. which will go through and extensive overhaul. GM plans […]

Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia sales halted for motor mount

December 12, 2006 4:45pm

Over the weekend General Motors issued an immediate “stop sale” communique for all Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia crossovers. GM said that more information about the order would follow.
Turns out there is a problem with the engine mounts. If water freezes on the engine mounts hinders, the frozen water hinders their ability to absorb engine […]

Breaking: GM issues stop sale for Outlook and Acadia

December 11, 2006 9:52am

General Motors sent dealers a message over the weekend issuing an immediate “stop sale” for all Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia crossovers. The communique includes all vehicles in dealer inventory and those in transit. The only reason given for the stop sale is to maintain “momentum” and that the automaker is “evaluating potential enhancement […]

GMC Acadia to get upscale Denali model

December 8, 2006 11:32am

GMC will add another Denali model to its lineup for the 2009 model year, this time in the form of the GMC Acadia crossover, according to a Popular Mechanics report citing a loose-lipped GM staffer. In addition to upgraded interior and exterior trim, the Acadia Denali will be available with a V8. The V8 that […]

LA Auto Show: GM unveils 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid

November 29, 2006 11:00am

General Motors today unveiled the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Essentially the same vehicle as the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid, the GMC Yukon Hybrid, features the world’s first two-mode hybrid propulsion system in an SUV and GM’s Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation technology. The two-mode hybrid system was developed with DaimlerChrysler […]

GM debuting several new cars at LA Auto Show

November 23, 2006 4:39pm

General Motors will continue revamping its product lineup with the debut of several new vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The show will feature all-new vehicles from Buick, GMC and Saturn — the Enclave (concept shown), Yukon Hybrid and Vue, respectively. GM will also resurrect Cadillac’s Platinum Series cars and unveil special-edition Saabs to […]

GM to launch year-end Red Tag Event Saturday

November 17, 2006 3:12pm

On Saturday, Nov. 18, General Motors will begin its Red Tag Event, the automaker’s year-end clearance sale. The Red Tag Event will run through Jan. 2 and not include Cadillac, Hummer and Saab. The Chevrolet Corvette and Pontiac Solstice also are not included in the sales event. The sale is similar to the promotion GM […]

GM’s new key fob unlocks doors and a lot more

November 15, 2006 2:03pm

General Motors is planning to introduce a remote-control key fob next year that can check tire pressure, reset radio settings, check the odometer, determine fuel levels, and check if the owner remembered to lock the doors. Of course, it still lock and unlock the vehicle. The new fob features an LCD display and uses two-way […]


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