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  • GM Opens Most Technologically Advanced Automotive Battery Lab in The U.S.

    General Motors expanded its significant battery research and development capabilities today by opening the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the United States on its Technical Center campus here. (more…)

  • GM reaches deal to sell Hummer

    General Motors Corp., announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a buyer for HUMMER, its premium off-road brand. This transaction is the result of GM’s strategic review of the HUMMER brand and the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts. (more…)

  • Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS

    Presented at the only live supercar show in the world – Top Marques Monaco 2009 the Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS magnetize us with very aggressive front cab design stance with a dramatic side view. Inspired by the world of movies, carchases and violent atmospheres the Savage acquire high design-contrast in its form.

    The materials used in the interior scream for your attention, high finish carbon fibre, machined aluminium, alcantara leather, and wood.

    The car is based on Corvette C6 equipped with LS7 6.2 V8 engine with increased maximum power of 670 bhp and 330+ km/h top speed.

    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS
    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS
    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS
    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS
    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS
    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS
    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS

    Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS achieve distinction of being the First 4-Doors 4-Person Cabrio Coupe.

    Interface Functions:

    Engine ignition
    Heating control
    Navigation
    Digital radio / tv
    Mp3 player
    File explorer
    Photos
    Games
    Bluetooth file transfer
    Car pc, PS2, amplifier, usb docking etc..
    Function like microsoft explorer

    Technical Specifications:

    Body type – convertible
    Structure chrome molybdeme chassis / carbon body panels
    Doors – 4, wing suicide combi
    Fuel- petrol
    Wheelbase – 2700mm
    Length – 4550mm
    Width – 1998mm
    Height- 1156mm
    Curb weight – 1280kg
    Lighting – front xenon, rear leds
    Trunk space – 260L
    Fuel capacity – 2x 45L
    Drivetrain – rear wheels
    Transmission – automatic
    Aspiration – ATI P1SC-1 procharger front mount
    Intercooler – 2
    Consumption – 9.4L/100km
    Topspeed – 330+
    Acceleration 0/100 km/h – 4.1 sec
    Max power – 670 bhp @ 6200 t/m
    Max torque – 730 Nm @ 4800 t/m
    Front suspension – double wishbone – airride adjustable ride height Koni / BSS
    Brakes – 8 piston monobloc 380mm 2 piece discs
    Rear suspension – double wishbone – airride adjustable ride height Koni / BSS
    Remmen achter- 4 piston monobloc 355mm 2 piece discs
    Front tyres – 245/35/19
    Rear tyres – 325/30/19
    Introduction- mid half 2010
    Price – On request

  • Why Crooks Should Fear The Car Of The Year…

    Following its crowning glory as 2009 European Car of the Year and the recent launch of the all-new Sports Tourer, it may seem there’s no getting away from the Vauxhall Insignia.

    And now, there really isn’t! GM UK Special Vehicles has pulled the wraps off the all-new Police specification version of the car, which can be supplied to order to Police fleets throughout the UK. (more…)

  • Real world testing proves GM/Opel HydroGen4 fuel cell vehicles viable

    Six months into road testing of HydroGen4 vehicles in Berlin has shown the fourth generation of GM/Opel fuel cell cars are reliable and that the future of hydrogen mobility is viable, an Opel engineer told an audience of academic, government and industry professionals at the Electric Vehicle Symposium 24 (EVS 24).

    EVS 24, the world’s premier conference on electric drive technologies, is being held in Stavanger, Norway. (more…)

  • Buick New Regal 2.0 Turbo Premieres at Auto Shanghai 2009

    The Buick New Regal 2.0 Turbo, GM’s first product built in China that will be available with a turbocharged engine, is making its world premiere at Auto Shanghai 2009.  The new powertrain gives New Regal buyers a choice of three engines. (more…)

  • Buick Business Concept Vehicle Unveiled in Shanghai

    The Buick Business Concept, a new concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut today at Auto Shanghai 2009.  (more…)

  • Opel Insignia OPC

    The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 will be unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premieres at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center). (more…)

  • Project P.U.M.A.

    General Motors Corp. and Segway today demonstrated a new type of vehicle that could change the way we move around in cities. Dubbed Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype vehicle that has only two wheels. (more…)

  • GM Holden EcoLine Badge Highlights Alternative Range

    GM Holden dealerships are now receiving their first deliveries of Holden EcoLine-badged vehicles. EcoLine is the GM Holden brand designed to highlight the company’s broad range of vehicles that use an alternative fuel or fuel saving technology. (more…)

  • 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Pricing

    Chevrolet announced the 2010 Equinox crossover will carry a MSRP of $23,185, including a $745 destination charge, for the FWD LS model. It goes on sale this June. (more…)

  • GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid

    GMC’s all-new 2009 Yukon Denali Hybrid makes its world debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. It is a luxurious, full-size SUV that seats eight, tows up to 5,800 pounds (2,636 kg) and achieves an estimated 21 miles per gallon in city driving, thanks to the engineering excellence of the Yukon’s patented 2-mode hybrid system. (more…)