Hybrid Round Up – A Closer Look At Available Hybrid Vehicles – Video
Want 20% better gas mileage? Want to drive one of the best gas saving cars available at your local dealership? Look no further because the video below showcases all currently available hybrid vehicles that can be purchased today. Whether you love SUV’s, cars or even sports cars, you have a choice in utilizing today’s hybrid technology to ultimately save you money at the gas pump.
Enjoy! – MotorWeek’s Hybrid Round Up:
GM Cuts Production – Plant Closings, No More Hummer, No more SUV’s?
June 3, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Automotive News, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, General Motors (GM), Hummer, Pontiac, SUV, Saab, Saturn, Trucks
Today GM released the announcement to its employees and to the public that they have plans to majorly cut production including 4 truck plants. The slow in the economy and high gas prices is obviously a major factor in the decision that GM is making in the upcoming months. Surprisingly Rick Wagoner, GM’s CEO, announced possible closing of plants that make many GM SUV’s and trucks with a mention of a possible removal or sale of Hummer wich may remove this brand from the market all-together.
This may come as a surprise when you listen to Rick Wagoner mention the closing of plants that produce the Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon. We all know that is a big monster in the SUV market but we also know the SUV market is diminishing very fast mainly due to the fact that SUV’s consume A LOT of gas and the economy just cannot support the high price of such vehicles.
CNN.com posted the news this morning and reads:
2008 Chicago Auto Show: GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept Video
February 11, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Concept Vehicle, GMC, Hybrid, Trucks
A review of the GMC Denali XT Hybrid Concept. The video says it all.
Post your comments and let us know what you think about this “THING”.
2008 Chicago Auto Show: GMC Denali XT Hybrid
GMC shows off a new hybrid concept vehicle… the GMC Denali XT Hybrid at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. It is built off of a car chassis instead of the truck framing construction. In this video the designer Warrack Leach discusses the points of such a vehicle. Will trucks move to more efficient car chassis? As the automakers fight to find a more economical solution we will have to wait to find out.
Enjoy the video!
2008 New York Auto Show: Pontiac G8 ST CAR-TRUCK
Told ya so. GM will be developing an El Camino type vehicle. Debuting at the 2008 New York Auto show will be the Pontiac G8 ST where the ST stands for Sport Truck… go figure. Along side of the Pontiac will be a GMC version of the same “Crewman” Ute type vehicle. Does anyone actually remember the El Camino and how many of those cars (trucks) they sold?
All based on the Holden Crewman as in our previous post.
What is your outlook on this type of vehicle… is it more of a “move over gas guzzling pickup truck” or is it, “that’s just plain ugly, I never liked the El Camino anyway”. You decide!
New York Auto Show 2008: New El’ Camino NO it’s a GMC 4 door Holden
The GM Zeta platform is getting worn out already. Holden will use the platform for a new 4 door utility vehicle for the Australian automaker. The new utility vehicle should resemble the old Holden Crewman show in the images.
The new concept of this upcoming GMC El’ Camino-esq vehicle should show up in the 2008 New York Auto Show. So stay tuned!
Top 10 New Features of 2007
Source: cars.com
Although flying cars aren’t yet a reality, automakers are continually developing new technologies to make our cars safer and more futuristic. Here are some of our favorite automotive features from 2007 that edge us ever-closer to a car George Jetson would be proud of. Features from a number of cars made our list, but the 2008 Infiniti EX35 received the most mentions, including the top spot with our favorite new feature, Lane Departure Prevention.
Best New Feature: Lane Departure Prevention
Where you can find it: Infiniti EX35
Infiniti’s Lane Departure Prevention builds on conventional lane-departure warning systems, which detect lane markings and sound a chime if you drift astray. LDP goes one step further by gently applying the brakes to certain wheels to nudge you back on course. Sound too intrusive? We tried it out in the EX35 and it keeps a remarkably low profile. Hit the turn signal or steer the wheel slightly, and the system deactivates. On straight roads, it intervenes with just a hint of deceleration, and the dashboard chime alerts you of its actions. For its effectiveness and low profile, LDP is the winner.
Scratch Shield Paint
Where you can find it: Infiniti EX35
The crusade for city-friendly transportation began years ago with plastic bumpers and dent-resistant doors. It reaches new heights with Infiniti’s Scratch Shield paint. On the EX35, Scratch Shield combines a highly elastic resin with the clearcoat finish. The resulting surface is said to maintain a glossy appearance over the years, and it can actually undo minor damage in the course of a few days. While Scratch Shield won’t repair dents or gashes, Infiniti says it can restore things like fingernail scratches under the door handles. We haven’t had a chance to see it in action, but we’re intrigued by the prospects.
2007 GMC Acadia Test Drive
July 24, 2007 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, GMC, Test Drives
GM is rolling out their all-new crossover sport utility vehicles and the GMC Acadia is the first to compete in this hot, fast growing segment of the industry. Crossover sport utility vehicles are gaining a foothold with the consumer offering a more sedan-like ride with the same versatility of a sport utility vehicle. That is just what GMC’s Acadia does so well, offering seating for up to eight, and combining the capability of a SUV with a smooth, responsive and sedan-like driving experience. Arcadia features a body-frame integral design that enables lower step-in height and the generous interior space of larger sport utilities. A comprehensive safety system includes six airbags and standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover mitigation technology.
