Vehicle Research

General Motors announced that its 2014 GMC Sierra’s standard 4.3L EcoTec V-6 engine will offer the most torque of any standard V-6 in the vehicle’s segment, at 305 lb.-ft.

Tags: Pickup trucks, GMC Sierra, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY, V-6 engine

General Motors said its upcoming 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV will have a range of 82 miles when fully charged and will get an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe).

Tags: electric vehicle, fuel economy, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY, Chevrolet Spark EV

The automaker said key features in the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS include a longer, lower design, the use of lightweight technologies, a new twin-turbo V-6, and the brand’s first eight-speed transmission.

Tags: executive vehicles, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY, Cadillac CTS

Automotive Fleet contacted General Motors to find out what the future holds for the current incarnation of the Impala given the 2014-MY Impala’s radical departure in design.

Tags: Chevrolet Impala, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY, Chevrolet Impala Limited

The feature allows the vehicle’s owner to add a password that prohibits access to the vehicle’s MyLink system and access to a hidden storage bin behind a retractable faceplate on the center stack.

Tags: Chevrolet Impala, in-vehicle technology, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY

Pro Grade Protection covers standard scheduled maintenance costs for two years or 24,000 miles – whichever comes first – for all 2013 GMC Sierra 1500s sold between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, 2013.

Tags: preventive maintenance, maintenance management, GMC Sierra, General Motors Corp., GMC, GMC Pro Grade Protection, GMC Sierra 1500

The more compact, lighter weight system’s flexible vent reduces the risk of inflation-induced injury by allowing the driver’s forward momentum to effectively push the air out and away, GM said.

Tags: Chevrolet, 2013-MY, Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors Corp., air bags

The Chevrolet Spark EV debuted for the first time, while the 2014-MY Impala, which debuted at the New York Auto Show, was also on hand.

Tags: Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala, General Motors Corp., LA Auto Show, Chevrolet Spark, plug-in electric vehicles, 2014-MY, Chevrolet Spark EV

The automaker plans to offer three trim levels and three engine choices for the 2014-MY Chevrolet Impala.

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For charging, GM plans to offer an SAE combo charger for the Spark, which allows DC fast charging of up to 80% of the vehicle’s full charge in approximately 20 minutes.

Tags: Chevrolet, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY, Chevrolet Spark EV

Both vehicles can run on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), and the combined range of the gasoline and CNG tanks is 650 miles.

Tags: Chevrolet, CNG, bi-fuel, 2013-MY, General Motors Corp., GMC, Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD

The automaker hasn't announced official fuel-economy figures yet but said highway fuel economy will top 30 mpg.

Tags: Cadillac, 2013-MY, Cadillac CUE, General Motors Corp., Cadillac ATS

The Avalanche features an exclusive Midgate that opens to extend the cargo-area from 5-foot-3-inch-long length to 8 feet 2 inches. It is available in LS, LT and LTZ models, with 2WD and 4WD.

Tags: 2013-MY, General Motors Corp., back-up camera, Chevrolet Avalanche

Fleet and retail customers can place orders for the 2013 model year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD beginning April 19, according to General Motors.

Tags: Chevrolet, CNG, CARB, CNG vehicles, bi-fuel, General Motors Corp., Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD

One new feature, a first in a Chevrolet vehicle, is full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, which uses radar to sense traffic in front of the vehicle and adjust its speed, including stopping and accelerating again.

Tags: OnStar, Chevrolet Impala, lane departure warning, eAssist, New York Auto Show, collision avoidance technology, General Motors Corp., 2014-MY

The patented Cadillac Safety Alert Seat generates vibrating pulse patterns on the left and/or right side of the lower bolster to alert the driver of potential dangers, such as drifting from a traffic lane or toward nearby objects while parking.

Tags: vehicle safety, Cadillac, lane departure warning, 2013-MY, General Motors Corp., Cadillac XTS

GM stated that the vehicle achieved fuel-economy performance of 37 mpg highway, 27 city.

Tags: Chevrolet Sonic, General Motors Corp.