World Auto News & Reviews

In what we think is a good decision, General Motors said that its other plug-in hybrid offerings will not have Volt branding on them to identify with the compact plug-in hybrid that will launch later next year. By contrast, Toyota is planning to make a family of hybrid vehicles that will carry the Prius badging.
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It was reported last week that 15 customers returned their GM vehicle under the automaker’s 60-day money-back guarantee program. Speaking today during a conference call with the media, Susan Docherty, GM’s vehicle president of U.S. sales, said that a total of 142,000 vehicles have been sold under the program with 449 customers opting for the return guarantee instead of the $500 cash rebate.

Of those, four have returned their vehicles and gotten their money back on a Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Silverado.

In total, 49 customers are in the process of returning or exchanging their vehicles, Docherty said.

The Bottom Line: Essentially identical vehicles except for trim, the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are excellent crossovers with a combination of good size, a useful 4-cylinder engine, and modern conveniences. Either vehicle would make a great choice for someone looking for a crossover or smaller SUV.

Is it Equinox or Ehquinox? Potayto/potahto. Terrain is easier.

The twin crossovers - Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain - are excellent examples of what a modern GM can accomplish, even without government interference. Both are fine automobiles with many features that make them desirable.
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General Motors India today launched the Chevrolet Cruze at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. The all-new sedan with coupe-like design proportions, comfortable interiors and class leading features will be on sale from today. It will be offered in two variants - LT & LTZ in six exciting colors of manual transmission.
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Looks like Bob Lutz was right after all when back in July he said that the Pontiac G8 would live on as the Chevrolet Caprice - even though shortly after he hastily took his words back. Apparently, what Lutz meant to say was that the G8 would live on as a law enforcement car as GM revealed the all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention, in Denver, Colorado.
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