GM comes up with a fix for Chevrolet Volt batteries
General Motors would have to take steps to repair a design flaw that resulted to some Chevrolet Volt batteries catching fire after being subjected to government safety tests. GM will... Read more
Safety regulators to begin a formal investigation of the fire risk of Chevrolet Volts
A memo on the safercar.gov Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it is taking a closer look at whether the Chevrolet Volts pose a fire risk. The lithium... Read more
Chevrolet Volt keeps its top crash safety rating despite battery fires
The Chevrolet Volt is the subject of an investigation over reports of battery fires but despite that, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety isn’t planning to take away its top crash... Read more
Chevrolet Volt topped Consumer Reports’ latest owner-satisfaction survey
On the first year that the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid has been available in the market, it has already received the highest rating in the latest owner-satisfaction annual survey of... Read more
GM to offer free loaner vehicles to Chevy Volt owners as feds investigate fires
While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates reports of the Chevrolet Volt’s plug-in hybrid battery catching fire after crash testing, free loaner vehicles will... Read more
GM delays the addition of a second shift at Chevrolet Volt plant
General Motors had talked last May about adding a second shift in Michigan to build the Chevrolet Volt early next year but the automaker has decided to push it back to the second half of... Read more
Chevrolet Volt is now recommended by Consumer Reports
The Volt plug-in hybrid is now in the recommended list of Consumer Reports after its 2011 Annual Auto Survey determined that the vehicle has greater-than-average reliability. Only a few... Read more
GM might build the Chevrolet Volt in China
If the Chinese consumers welcome the extended-range Chevrolet Volt, it’s likely that its production will be transferred to the country, according to General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan... Read more
GM denies a claim that Chevrolet dealerships are getting the $7500 tax incentive
General Motors denies a claim by a Virginia-based non-profit group that Chevrolet dealerships are stealing a federal tax credit from customers. GM describes these allegations to be... Read more
Chevrolet Volt is the 2011 World Green Car
The highly-coveted 2011 World Green Car award went to Hyundai. This was revealed during a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International Auto Show. To... Read more
Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt top greenest vehicles list of AAA
AAA announced its own list of greenest vehicles of the year in the U.S. right after Kelley Blue Book revealed the top ten cars that are the greenest of the year. AAA named the Nissan Leaf... Read more
EPA announces three MPG ratings for 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid
Chevrolet says the 2011 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid would start selling very soon as the Environmental Protection Agency has already determined the gasoline mileage figures. To... Read more
General Motors expects competitive pricing for the Chevrolet Volt in China
General Motors Co.’s hybrid Chevrolet Volt will be competitively priced in China as it has high expectations for the car, which it hopes will help it gain a foothold in China's... Read more
Chevrolet dealer asking over $60,000 for a Volt
Although GM announced last week that the Chevrolet Volt will be priced from $41,000 ($33,500 net of the full federal tax credit, which ranges from $0-$7,500) including a destination... Read more
2011 Chevrolet Volt rated at 230mpg in town
According to a US draft legislation on how to rate fuel economy of plug-in electric vehicles, the Chevrolet Volt is rated as averaging 230 miles per gallon in city driving conditions. GM... Read more
GM to announce this week where the Volt batteries will be built
Confirmation of the location of General Motors' new plant where battery packs for the Chevy Volt would be built is expected this week. Last January at the Detroit Auto Show, GM's Rick... Read more
Cadillac Volt could make its debut to the 2009 Detroit Auto Show
Talks of a Cadillac branded Volt have been going around early this year, with Bob Lutz and other GM bosses intimating at the likelihood of fresh hybrid version entering the Cadillac... Read more
Lithium-ion technology is GM’s choice for its future hybrids
Lithium-ion technology is General Motors' battery of choice for its future hybrids, plug-ins, extended-range electrics, and fuel cell vehicles. Lead battery systems engineer Andrew... Read more
GM to build between 200 and 400 total Volts in November and December
Those hoping to purchase their own 2011 Chevy Volt better start ordering since General Motors has announced that it will only build from 200 to 400 Volts this November and December of... Read more
Key architect of GM’s Chevrolet Volt program quits his position
The departure of one of the key architects of General Motors' Chevrolet Volt program will not affect the launch of the Volt, according to a GM spokesman. Reportedly, Bob Kruse, GM's... Read more
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