NEWS
2009
GMC Sierra
"the
(2009) Sierra is a very well-done truck, with strong engines,
high-quality interiors, and a full configuration of models."
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Driver
2009 Chevrolet Silverado
"the Silverado goes from work truck to luxury liner, and
offers a hybrid that promises up to 800 km from a tank of fuel.
Features such as GM's best-ever truck interior, a fully-boxed
frame and strong engines makes the Silverado viable against
new offerings from competitors such as Ford and Dodge."
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Driver
2009
Chevrolet Cobalt
"For
2009, the Chevrolet Cobalt undergoes several changes, including
performance and fuel enhancements."
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Driver
2009
Chevrolet Malibu
"The
Malibu's redesign was an exceptional one, and the 2009 follows
through on it, adding safety features to all models. Fit-and-finish
is excellent, both engines are strong choices, and handling
is sharp and accurate."
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Driver
2009
Pontiac G5
"The
G5 is strong value in a compact footprint."
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Driver
2009
Chevrolet HHR
"The
interior is exceptionally well-done, with good fit-and-finish
and high-quality materials, and even the base model features
air conditioning and numerous safety features."
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Driver
2009
Chevrolet Impala
"One
of GM's better sedans, the Impala offers a comfortable interior,
good performance and a reasonable price, with a choice of V8
power without moving up to a larger footprint."
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Driver
2009
Pontiac Torrent
"Sportier
than the Equinox, the Torrent rides and handles very well for
an SUV."
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Driver
2009
Chevrolet Traverse
"An
all-new model for 2009...The Traverse uses a 3.6-litre V6 engine
with six-speed automatic transmission, and is available in front-
or all-wheel drive."
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Driver
2009
Pontiac Vibe
is
announced the winner of AJAC 2009 "Small Car Over $18,000"
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Wheels
2009
G8
"The
best looking Pontiac to emerge in years, the new rear-wheel
drive G8 replaces the Pontiac Grand Prix. Already on sale, the
V6 G8 starts at $31,995, while the V8 model begins at $36,995."
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Canadian
Driver
GM
set to have real-world test of new fuel cell vehicles
December 17, 2008 by ROBINSON BEINTEMA AUTOFILES/
yourautos.ca
The
goal of achieving sustainable mobility with zero emissions came
a step closer in Berlin recently when GM announced the European
part of its biggest ever test program for fuel cell vehicles.
Nine companies will be the first to operate GM’s HydroGen4
zero-emission vehicles in the Berlin area as they go about their
day-to-day business.
As
an integral part of GM’s overall advanced technology strategy
towards further electrification of the car, this fourth generation
fuel cell vehicle is the culmination of more than 10 years development
work with hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The HydroGen4 features
improvements in everyday usability, such as performance and
durability.
Globally,
GM deploys more than 100 vehicles of this type in its Project
Driveway testing program in the U.S., Japan, Korea, China, and
Germany. In the U.S., more than 100,000 people have applied
as mainstream drivers for the market test. To date, 3,400 people
have driven the vehicles and 30 families have used the vehicle
on a daily basis over a period of around three months. In total,
the vehicles were driven almost 435,000 miles. Feedback from
these demonstration activities not only gives GM engineers essential
validation data, but also provides a valuable insight into the
likely ownership and driving experience of future customers.
The
vehicles are equipped with a wireless data transfer system that
assists engineers by uploading vehicle performance data to a
company server. Maintenance of the vehicles deployed in Berlin
will be done at a regular Opel dealer equipped with the personnel
and tools necessary for servicing fuel cell vehicles. HydroGen4’s
fuel cell stack uses 440 single cells which combine hydrogen
and
oxygen from the air to produce electricity, with water vapour
as the only by-product, and therefore zero emissions.
The
fuel cell stack provides the electric energy for the 73kW-synchronous
electric motor, delivering acceleration of 0-100 km/h in around
12 seconds and a top speed of 100 mph. The electric motor’s
instant torque characteristics also give the vehicle an excellent
pick-up from low speed. The HydroGen4 is fitted with a 1.8 kWh
buffer battery to store energy from the vehicle’s regenerative
braking system and cover peak electrical loads. The three carbon-fibre
composite tanks hold 4.2 kg of hydrogen at a pressure of 700
bars, sufficient for an operating range of up to 320 kilometres.
HydroGen4 can start and run in sub-zero temperatures, a considerable
advance over the previous generation technology and an important
benefit for everyday usability. It is designed to be as safe
as conventional vehicles and includes unique hydrogen safety
features in each of its major systems.
ROBINSON
BEINTEMA AUTOFILES/
yourautos.ca
Malibu
Wins North American Car of the Year
Lutz
with the 2008 North American Car of the Year, the Chevy Malibu.
By
Bob Lutz
GM Vice Chairman
Moments
ago, the North American Car & Truck of the Year were announced
at the North American International Auto Show here in Detroit.
I’m proud and pleased to tell you that the Chevy Malibu
just won Car of the Year.
46
independent expert jurors - men and women who review automobiles
for a living - judged the Malibu to be the best car available
in North America. That’s honor enough, but then you have
to remember that GM swept the awards last year with the Saturn
Aura and Chevy Silverado. We’ve now won three of the past
four awards handed out by this jury. I can’t tell you how
gratifying it is to get this kind of validation from the experts
– it’s proof that our efforts to bring the best cars
and trucks on the planet to market are paying off.
We
told you we were going to make the new Malibu the best mid-size
sedan on the market — one that wouldn’t just be “as
good” as the competition, but would be better than the
competition. Well, we’ve done it; critics and consumers
have been saying so since the Malibu was launched in the fall,
and now the NACTOY jury has agreed.
