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What post-bankruptcy G.M. means to car owners
General Motors quickly emerged from its May 31st Chapter 11 filing this morning, benefiting from the Chrysler bankruptcy process before them and Auto Task Force drive to get the corporate giant back on its feet.
Eastwood Soda Blaster Giveaway Contest
The Eastwood Company, the do-It-yourself source for automotive restoration tools and chemicals, today announced the "Soda Blaster Giveaway Contest." The contest continues until July 31, 2009, 11:59 p.m. "This contest is a celebration of Eastwood's newly designed website launch, which now offers numerous opportunities for user participation," said ...
Spring Hill plant may get other GM work
There could be new life for General Motors' Spring Hill assembly plant after all, despite a streak of bad news at the Middle Tennessee facility that has left nearly 2,900 workers fearful of losing their jobs after November, when production of the Chevrolet Traverse moves to Michigan.
Motorbooks Authors Honored For Excellence At International Automotive Media Awards
Motorbooks, a division of Quayside Publishing Group, congratulates authors Ken Gross and Erik Arneson as recipients of 2008 International Automotive Media Awards presented on June 23, 2009 in Tucson, Arizona.
Tom Vogele, New Editor Of StreetScene Magazine
It is with great sadness we recently reported the untimely death of Joe Mayall, longtime editor of StreetScene, the National Street Rod Association's monthly news publication.
"Ford has always been a strong supporter of SEMA and our industry," said Christopher J. Kersting, president and CEO of SEMA.
Consumers fear impending gas pinch
Customers filtered in and out of the Sunoco gas station on Main Street Monday paying $2.57 a gallon for gas.
Chevs Of The 40's Web Site Revised
Do you have a hard time finding restoration and street rod parts online for your 1937-54 Chevrolet Car or Truck? Chevs of the 40's can help with a revised web site that makes finding the parts you want and need hassle-free!! Many ways to search including the Easy-to-use illustrated click-thru menus.
On the road to nowhere writing songs about Eastern car brands
The collapse of General Motors triggered an urgent call to my desk. "Can you help me write a song about an Asian car brand?" The caller was an amateur musician friend whose songs are TOTALLY brilliant - except for the words and music.
What GM models are Consumer Reports recommended?
If all the news about GM has you thinking about buying an American car now, when prices are low, there are currently 11 models on Consumer Reports recommended list out of 50+ GM models that are onsale.
In Tracy, People Still Confident In Chevy
Now, it turns out the levy's holding up, but Chevy's run dry. In a town where Camaro is king, Chevy salesmen and customers today lamented the auto giant's troubles but were confident that the company, like America itself, would rebound.
Phoenix Chevy Dealer Offers Best Sale On Silverado Truck
Midway Chevy in Phoenix announced deep discounts on one of Chevy's highest ranking pickup trucks, the Silverado.
Lapeer County's auto woes continue
The economic downturn and slumping auto industry are hitting Lapeer County especially hard this weekend.
Area dealers likely spared ax from GM
Several General Motors Corp. dealerships in the Lubbock area appear to have survived a decision by the Detroit automaker to close 1,100 franchises by October 2010.
Recall Alert: 27,188 GM Vehicles
GM has issued a recall for 27,188 vehicles from the 2009 model year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration .
Area mechanics turning gas cars electric
Published: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 10:16 p.m. Car manufacturers will not have plug-in electric vehicles on the market until 2010, but some people just cannot wait to switch to emissions-free technology.
Feds: Washington man smuggled Obama-stamped drugs
Federal prosecutors have filed drug distribution charges against a Washington man accused of attempting to import thousands of pills stamped with President Barrack Obama's likeness.
Ont. Tory leadership candidates speak out
The race to lead Ontario's PC party has turned into a four-way sprint. Still stinging from former leader John Tory's by-election loss last month, all the candidates seeking the leadership already hold seats in the Ontario legislature.
Arizona Chevy Car Buyers Impressed With Avalanche
Phoenix Chevy car buyers love the versatility, performance and price on Chevy's award winning Avalanche.
Dealership offering second vehicle for $1
It's truly a buyer's market during these tough economic times as another Peterborough car dealership is offering a deal of buying one vehicle and getting a second one virtually for free.