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NewsJanuary 31, 2012

GM to Build New $200M Stamping Facility in Arlington, Texas

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - This new facility will produce stamping components for a number of next-generation, full-size SUVs, including the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2012

AT&T Orders 1,200 CNG-Powered Chevrolet Express Vans

DETROIT – AT&T plans to take delivery of 1,200 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG) dedicated cargo vans that will be deployed to AT&T service centers nationwide. This is the largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors, the automaker said.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2012

NHTSA Closes Chevrolet Volt Investigation

WASHINGTON - NHTSA concluded that GM’s planned updates to the vehicle reduce the potential for post-crash battery fires.

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NewsJanuary 23, 2012

NHTSA Deems Chevrolet Volt Safe, Closes Fire Risk Investigation

WASHINGTON – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it has closed its safety investigation into the potential fire risk in Chevrolet Volts that have been involved in a major crash. The agency found “no discernible defect trend” and concluded that General Motors’ newly developed modifications “reduce the potential for battery intrusion resulting from side impacts.”

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NewsJanuary 23, 2012

OnStar Using Chevrolet Volts in Google’s 'Gfleet' to Demonstrate Technology

DETROIT – Chevrolet Volt owners could soon charge their car with renewable energy using new technology from OnStar. OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate the technology on the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2012

Video Shows New Compact Cars at Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT - Vehicles highlighted in the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) video include the Dodge Dart and Chevrolet Cruze, among others.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2012

GM: Enhancements Will Further Protect Chevrolet Volt Battery from Fire Risk

WARREN, MI – General Motors announced it is adding enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt to further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2012

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Draws 5-Star Safety Rating

DETROIT – The 2012 model-year Chevrolet Sonic has received a 5-star overall vehicle safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

GM Recalling 3,150 Chevrolet Captivas

WASHINGTON – General Motors is recalling 3,150 2011-2012 model-year Chevrolet Captiva vehicles because of their potential to leak power steering fluid, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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NewsDecember 6, 2011

Six Fleets to Test Wireless Charging System for EVs

WYTHEVILLE, VA -- Evatran, a developer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles, announced it has signed contracts with six high-profile commercial participants to outfit their Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf models with pre-production Plugless Power wireless charging systems.

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