You're going to be reading in the mainstream press about how horrible sales were in the U.S. during June, 2008. Yes, they were bad for many automakers, but consider that there were only 24 selling days last month versus 27 days in June, 2007. This makes comparing raw sales numbers misleading, since there were three fewer days to sell. Thus, as always, all the percentages below represent the change   ...read more

Is anyone surprised? Automotive News [sub] reports that GM is extending the 0% financing for everyone deal through July 7. The conditions are the same: 0 percent financing on most vehicles if you're able to make it through a dealership's door under your own power. Dealers who have increased floor traffic are happy because they're even selling SUVs and full-sized pickups. GM spokesman Pete Ternes s   ...read more

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse crossover SUV is available at a modest price of $28,990, including a $735 destination charge. For the money, you'll get a 2WD LS model with a 3.6-liter mated to the Hydra-Matic 6T75 six-speed automatic transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will start at $28,990   ...read more

We've been running the Classic Ad Watch series for years now, and we've seen some pretty entertaining car commercials along the way. Since the Fourth of July week is all about the frenzy of consumption that is the American Dream, we'll be taking a look back at some of our most beloved ads from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Best of all, we're letting you vote on which is your favorite from ea   ...read more

Even with truck sales way down and fuel prices way up, General Motors’ heavy-duty pickups have to keep up with changing federal regulations and competitors. Here are the first pictures of a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Duramax diesel test mule. The Silverado HD (and its twin, the GMC Sierra HD) first went on sale [...]   ...read more

There has been a lot of controversy about our Chevrolet Volt test-mule photos, so were we thrilled when the hybrid team chose to take the (old) Malibu-bodied Volt “mule” for an afternoon ride — along with some other hybrids in the General Motors’ lineup. And we caught them all at a debriefing stop! [...]   ...read more

True spiritual successor to the classic AC/Shelby Cobra has finally arrived. Based in Surrey, UK, designer Jamie Martin is proud to reveal the new Cobra Venom V8 concept; a celebration of the great Anglo-American partnership that produced one of the most iconic racing cars of the last Century. With it's combination of unmistakable looks, raw performance and muscle-car spirit, the Cobra Venom V8 br   ...read more