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Report: GM struggling to market fuel efficient turbo technology
In the automotive realm, marketing can sometimes prove just as important as the actual product. Take, for instance, Ford's well-regarded EcoBoost technology, which couples turbocharging with direct injection to produce more horsepower and reduce fuel consumption. Would it surprise you to hear that General Motors has had similar technology on the market for over three years? It's true. GM's first turbocharged, direct injected powerplants hit the market with the company's 2007 models. The 2.0-liter Ecotec mills put down an impressive 260 ... Read more →
Enterprising DIYer adds boat tail to Pontiac Firefly to boost mileage Jeremy Korzeniewski
The Aerocivic apparently has a distant relative from Canada. Darin Cosgrove, founder of Ecomodder.com, has added a boat tail to the back of his 1998 Pontiac Firefly (which is what the Geo Metro ...
DIY Madness: All-wheel-drive Pontiac Fiero hybrid Jeremy Korzeniewski
We've seen plenty of custom Pontiac Fieros in our day, often kitted out with some sort of Italian-inspired bodywork and possibly an engine swap, but we've never come across a Fiero quite like ...
2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid gets priced at $39,365 Sam Abuelsamid
General Motors has announced pricing for the first of its new two-mode hybrid pickup trucks, the GMC Sierra and they've apparently learned at least one lesson from the roll-out of the Yukon and ...
Pontiac will add 4 cylinder engine to G6 coupe in mid-2009 Sam Abuelsamid
Since Pontiac added coupe and convertible versions of the G6 a couple of years ago, they have only been available with V6 engines. It looks like the current economic conditions are triggering a ...
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GM announces new small car for the U.S.: Pontiac G3 1 year ago on Autoblog Green
Do you remember a list we published with the 10 most fuel-efficient domestic cars? Here's a new one we'd add if we redid the list today: the Pontiac G3. The G3 reminds us of a previous post about Pontiac's deteriorating brand identity. Based on the Chevrolet Aveo, the G3 will spot the same ...
GM makes 9 of the 10 most efficient American cars 1 year ago on Autoblog Green
Hey, always thinking that only Japanese and Europeans have a lot of fuel-efficient vehicle choices? American automakers also have fuel-efficient models in their lineup, usually based on "global" models designed for other markets, like GM does with its Opel/Vauxhall European subsidiary or its Daewoo ...
Darryl Hannah converting "Kill Bill" Trans Am to EV 1 year ago on Autoblog Green
The amazing Daryl Hannah is set to reprise her role from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill as the woman behind the wheel of that superbad 1980 Trans Am. Well, except for the deranged assassin and gas guzzling part. This time it's not a movie but real life and her ride is going to be eerily quiet as it ...
More XFE models in GM's pipeline? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
Back in April, we applauded General Motors and its decision to eke some more fuel economy from its high-volume compact car, the Chevrolet Cobalt. Along with the 9-percent increase in fuel mileage, the new model got a shiny new XFE (eXtra Fuel Economy) badge in the process. Pontiac is now offering ...
McCain in favor of national CO2 limits 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
U.S. Presidential hopeful John McCain says he opposes the notion that individual states should be able to set their own carbon dioxide emissions regulations. Still, it sounds as if automakers could be in for a shocker if the Republican were to be elected, as he says, "My goal would be to see a ...
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Chevrolet Volt shows up wearing "Victory Red" for the first time
Tesla ZEV credit revenue likely to evaporate soon
GM will increase Volt production by 50% - to 45,000 units - in 2012
Plug-in 2010: GM talks details about the Volt's $41,000 price tag- 2011 Chevrolet Volt to be priced at $41,000, $350/month lease for 36 months
General Motors to announce Chevy Volt pricing/ordering on Tuesday
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It's a conspiracy! Cycling promotion a UN ruse to steal our freedom
China's ginormous bus allows cars to drive right through it
At Witz' End - Electric vehicle progress, prospects and challenges
Hollywood totally uncomfortable with a car-free lifestyle
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