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Faster TapShift Response Gives Edge to ZL1 Automatic

2012-02-22

DETROIT – When the new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 arrives this spring, performance car enthusiasts will experience the hands-on driving satisfaction of a “stick” with the ease of an automatic transmission due to General Motors’ newly improved TapShift technology.

Power-Dense Engines Drive the Cadillac ATS

2012-01-08

DETROIT – A trio of power-dense engines, including two new four-cylinders and Cadillac’s renowned 3.6L V-6, gives the all-new 2013 ATS a strong balance of performance and efficiency. All three feature direct injection technology and lightweight components.

New 2.0L Turbo Engine Boosts the Cadillac ATS

2011-12-14

DETROIT – A new high-performance 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine will debut in the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sedan, which will be revealed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in January.

Fifth Generation Promises a Leaner and Meaner Small Block

2011-11-29

WIXOM, Mich. – A new direct-injection fuel system will help GM’s Gen-V small-block engine deliver greater fuel efficiency compared with the current generation. The fifth-generation small block is an all-new engine family that builds on the architectural and technology legacy of previous generations with greater efficiency, performance and refinement.

GM Builds 100-Millionth Small-Block Engine

2011-11-29

WIXOM, Mich. – General Motors today will build its 100-millionth small-block engine – 56 years after the first production small block – representing an engineering legacy that continues to deliver greater performance and efficiency through advanced technology.

New Diesels Power Chevy’s Global Midsize Trucks

2011-10-05

DETROIT – As the all-new Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup rolls out in the Asia-Pacific region this fall, it will debut a new global family of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines designed to deliver value, capability and efficiency.

New Ecotec 2.5L Engine More Efficient, Refined and Powerful

2011-09-19

MILFORD, Mich. – Chevrolet today revealed details of the all-new Ecotec 2.5L four-cylinder engine. More efficient, refined and powerful than its predecessor, the new power plant will be the standard engine in the 2013 Malibu.

All-New Ecotec 2.5L Powers Chevrolet Malibu’s Quest for Quietness

2011-09-19

MILFORD, Mich. – The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu’s new 2.5L engine with direct injection is expected to be one of the quietest and most refined in the segment. It will be available in the new Malibu next summer.

Camaro ZL1 Delivers 580 Horsepower and Exclusive Technologies

2011-09-09

DETROIT – The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s supercharged 6.2L engine is SAE-rated at 580 horsepower (432 kW) and 556 lb.-ft. of torque (754 Nm) – making it the most-powerful production Camaro ever.

Airflow Technology Feeds New 3.6L Cadillac SRX

2011-08-31

DETROIT – It wasn’t a breeze, but redesigning the air induction and exhaust systems in the 3.6L direct-injected V-6 engine helps give the 2012 Cadillac SRX the most standard power in its crossover segment.

100 Millionth Chevy Small Block to be built in 2011

2011-08-18

DETROIT – The 100-millionth Chevy Small Block engine will be produced in 2011, commemorating a defining chapter in Chevrolet’s 100-year history. Introduced in 1955, the “Chevy V-8” transformed the brand, and fueled American’s love of performance that continues today.

Bulletproofing Transmission Durability through Woodward

2011-08-09

PONTIAC, Mich. – Woodward Avenue became the first concrete highway in the world in 1909. Three years later, the first electric traffic light was installed on the road that runs from downtown Detroit to downtown Pontiac.

Chevrolet Confirms Diesel Variant for Cruze in 2013

2011-07-22

DETROIT – Chevrolet confirmed today it will add a diesel variant to the Cruze lineup in North America in calendar year 2013. Diesel versions of the Cruze are currently being sold in Europe. Additional details on the Cruze diesel for North American markets will be released at a later date.

New V-6 Delivers Horsepower Boost to 2012 Buick LaCrosse

2011-06-22

DETROIT – The 2012 Buick LaCrosse, arriving in dealerships later this summer, will be available with a new, more powerful and fuel-efficient version of its direct-injected 3.6L V-6 engine.

Buick Regal GS Cranks 270 HP and 295 Lb-Ft of Torque

2011-06-15

DETROIT – The 2012 Buick Regal GS, which arrives at dealerships this fall, has been SAE-certified to deliver 270 horsepower (201kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400Nm) for an estimated 0-60 mph performance of 6.7 seconds.

Chevrolet Cruze Improves Fuel Economy for 2012

2011-06-15

DETROIT – For 2012, Chevrolet Cruze models with the 1.4L turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will get 2 mpg better fuel economy. The Cruze Eco with an automatic transmission will deliver as much as 39 mpg on the highway compared with 37 mpg for the current model, Chevrolet said Wednesday.

Direct Injection Takes Steps Out of Fuel Feeding

2011-06-03

PONTIAC, Mich. – Anyone who has ever played the game “telephone” knows that the more times a message gets passed along, the less accurate it will be when it gets to its destination. The same thing applies to feeding fuel to an engine.

GM Electric Motors Plant is First for Major U.S. Automaker

2011-05-17

WHITE MARSH, Md. – The General Motors electric motor plant near Baltimore will be the first by a major U.S. automaker dedicated to making the critical components for vehicle electrification when the plant opens in 2013.

Head Games: 2012 Chevy Camaro Adds Power, Saves Fuel

2011-05-16

PONTIAC, Mich. – In auto production, more power, better fuel economy and fewer emissions rarely appear together. But the 2012 Camaro 3.6L direct injection V6 engine achieves all three by combining the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting.

Cadillac Relaunches Certified Pre-owned Program

2011-05-11

DETROIT – Cadillac is relaunching its certified pre-owned program to provide added confidence to customers seeking a used luxury automobile and help boost the resale value of Cadillacs.

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GM Invests $70 Million in Middle East Distribution Center

DUBAI - General Motors is investing $70 million in its Middle East Parts Distribution Center located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.

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