пятница, 31 августа 2007 г.

'67 Chevrolet Impala Goes Supernatural

The 1967 Chevrolet Impala went the extra mile to become a supernatural car. Not that it became a shaman or something magical - the Impala is part of a paranormal television series dubbed Supernatural.?br />In the Supernatural show, Winchester brothers travel the highways and minor roads of North America in quest of their missing father. Along the way they stumble upon various evil spirits with which they fight. Now in its second season, Channel 10s Supernatural intends to show other big stars aside from brothers Dean and Sam Winchester. And that big star is the ?7 Impala - a big black American muscle car. Many viewers wondered what kind of car the Winchester brothers drive. Actually, the car owned by older brother Dean is, in fact, a four-door 1967 Chevrolet Impala. When the car was destroyed at the end of the first season, Eric Kripke, the creator of the show Supernatural, divulged he was inundated with letters from fans wanting to know if the vehicle was going to make a return. When I was originally writing the show I wanted to give the guys an American muscle car,?Kripke said. My first choice was a '65 Mustang. My neighbor said it had to be a '67 Impala because you can put a body in the trunk. He says, 'You want a car that, when people stop next to it at the lights, they lock their doors'.?br />The Impala, launched in 1958 as an upmarket, sporty product line for Bel Air coupes and convertibles, features classic styling cues that include six taillights. In 1959, the car became a separate model in both two- and four-door versions. Eventually, the car became the best-selling car in the Chevrolet lineup. Starting in 1960, the car holds the best-seller title for the next decade. To stress, from 1958 until 1966, sales of the Impala were in excess of 13 million units, more than any other full-size car in the auto history. In 1965, the car etched an all-time annual sales record of more than one million units in the United States. Up until the present time, the record of more than 13 million sales has never been surpassed. In 1973, when energy crisis became a big headache, sales of the car declines. This event has prompted the automaker to redesign the car to meet the changing demands of the purchasers. The production of the car continues to this day. The 1967 model as featured on the show came with a choice of inline six-cylinder as well as the famous Chevy small-block and big-block V8s. The Impala may not be featuring some renowned parts like the Chevrolet pickup overhead racks but the car makes history by itself. Ed Cole, Chevrolet's chief engineer in the late 1950s, defined the Impala as a "prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen.?Five black Impalas are utilized in the production of the Supernatural. In the pilot episode, the Impala's huge trunk is revealed to hold a traveling armory of weapons used by the Winchesters to fight the supernatural forces. The Impala has a Sedgwick County, Kansas license plate KAZ 2Y5, a reference to Kansas, the lead stars?home state. The Impala has been nicknamed the Metallicar by fans of the show. The car takes its name from the speedy antelope found on the grasslands of central and southern of Africa. The two-door Super Sport version of the car is credited for the inception of the muscle car milieu. For the 2009 or 2010 model year, the Impala will be heavily redesigned. Sales are expected to begin by 2008.Infoplease


Source: http://super-mario-mushroomszkgosu.blogspot.com/2007/08/67-chevrolet-impala-goes-supernatural.html

New-Look 2008 Chevy Malibu Gets Priced Under $20000

The Chevy Malibu not only gets a new look, it's getting a new price -- one that starts at $19,995 for the base-level LS model and includes a hybrid for the starting price of just $22,790. Along with the bargain-basement model and the light hybrid, the Malibu lineup includes the 1LT and 2LT trim levels and the top-of-the-line LTZ. MSRP for the 1LT is $20,955; 2LT, $22,635 and the LTZ, $26,995. And yes, that includes the destination charge -- for those of you counting that. The newly hotted-up 'bu shows up in dealerships in November and expect the $100 million marketing campaign to begin just in time for Thanksgiving. Full press release after the jump.
All-New 2008Chevrolet Malibu Delivers A Lot Of Value Starting At $19,995
CHICAGO - Chevrolet today announced pricing for its all-new 2008 Malibu midsize sedan lineup, with MSRPs starting at $19,995 for the base LS and for the first time, a hybrid for $22,790. The Malibu continues to drive home Chevy's commitment to dependable, fun-to-drive cars packed with value.
"When we debuted Malibu at the North American International Auto show in January, we promised that its $40,000 looks would cost half as much," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "Well, we've kept our word. Customers will see everything we've packed into a sedan starting under $20 grand and think there's a typo on the sticker."
Malibu is built to be the best midsize car in the market, having been benchmarked against the top names in the class and loaded with standard features that many competitors don't offer at any price. The design team focused on the attributes that mattered most to midsize car buyers such as families and commuters.
All Malibus are equipped with a long list of standard features, including six air bags (dual-stage frontal, seat-mounted side-impact thorax and head-curtain side air bags); four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with all-speed traction control; OnStar Gen 7 safety and security system with Turn-by-Turn Navigation; air conditioning; and XM Satellite Radio.
Along with the LS and Hybrid, the Malibu lineup includes the 1LT and 2LT trim levels and the top-of-the-line LTZ. MSRP for the 1LT is $20,955; 2LT, $22,635 and the LTZ, $26,995. All include the $650 destination charge.
Malibu , arriving in dealerships in November, combines fuel efficiency, performance and a long list of standard amenities wrapped in a design that carries the new face of Chevrolet. It features a strong body structure, precise build quality and refined driving dynamics. It is more than three inches longer than its predecessor, with a six-inch-longer (112.3 in / 2,852 mm) wheelbase.
GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is standard on LT, LTZ and Hybrid models. A number of equipment packages also are available and include features such as power-adjustable pedals, premium seating, uplevel interiors; power equipment groups and a deluxe audio system.
Malibu performance comes from two powerful yet fuel-efficient dual-overhead cam four- and six-cylinder engines, including a standard 169-horsepower (126 kW) 2.4L Ecotec DOHC four-cylinder engine that delivers 30 mpg highway, 22 city ('08 EPA); and an available 252-horsepower (188 kW) 3.6L DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing, rated at 26 mpg highway and 17 city.
The Malibu Hybrid, featuring the affordable GM Hybrid System, also goes on sale in November. Powered by a hybrid version of the 2.4L Ecotec, it is rated at 32 mpg highway and 24 city.
Four-cylinder-equipped models come with a four-speed transmission with overdrive. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard with the 3.6L V-6 and will be available next spring on the four-cylinder-equipped LTZ - the first four-cylinder engine/six-speed transmission combination in the segment.
Other highlights of the redesigned 2008 Chevy Malibu include:
* All-new refined and contemporary exterior with a new grille design and heritage-inspired twin round taillamps

* Upscale interior design with a choice of cloth, suede and leather inside; available two-tone cockpit in a number of color combinations; gauges with Chevrolet blue LED backlighting

* Ambient lighting in areas such as the overhead console and door-pull pockets for a more inviting cabin

* Standard four-wheel independent suspension for a more controlled and confident driving experience

* One of the segment's quietest, most refined driving experiences, thanks to noise-reducing materials such as a liquid spray-on sound deadener, laminated steel, laminated "quiet glass" and composite wheel liners

* Standard theft-deterrent system for vehicle and contents

* Remote vehicle starting (standard on 2LT and LTZ; available on 1LT) and standard universal home remote on 2LT and LTZ

* TAPshift manual shift control, available on 2LT and standard on LTZ

* Sixteen-inch standard wheels on LS and an available family of large wheels, including 18-inch ultra-bright aluminum polished wheels available on 2LT and standard on LTZ

* Available rear power center includes 110-volt AC adapter with three-prong outlet on 1LT, 2LT and LTZ (included and available only with Rear Power Package)

* Available sunroof on LT and LTZ models

* Premium eight-speaker, 210-watt sound system standard on LTZ and available on 2LT.

* Standard tire-pressure monitoring system
"We strive to offer the best value in every segment where we compete, and midsize cars are not different," Peper said. "For example, the Chevy Impala has been one of the biggest success stories in this industry during the past two years, gaining more than two points of market share. Now, combined with Malibu, this gives us a solid one-two punch in midsize cars and puts Chevy back into the car game in a big way."
The Malibu is built at the GM Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kan. The dependability of the 2008 Malibu is backed by GM's five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, the best protection package in the industry, providing customers with added peace of mind and value during their ownership experience.


Source: http://jalopnik.com/cars/how-much/new+look-2008-chevy-malibu-gets-priced-under-20000-295337.php

четверг, 30 августа 2007 г.

Chevrolet Impala SS Ready for NASCAR 2007 Season

What's new for GM Racing? Well, aside from manufacturing auto parts like GM tail light guards for their race cars, GM also got something new for the motor sports industry. The 2007 season of the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series is an important event for GM Racing team for them to unveil a brand new racing machine and an all-new engine. GM will make the NASCAR debut of the Chevrolet Impala SS "Car of Tomorrow" along with R07 small-block V-8 racing engine. Along with the debut of the Chevrolet Impala SS, GM also announced their latest development in testing vehicle aerodynamics called the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) that will be implemented in all GM race cars.

Here is how Kevin Bayless, GM Racing oval track chassis/aero Program Manager explains how the CFD works:
"The best way to describe CFD is a wind tunnel in a computer. CFD is a simulation that predicts the aerodynamic forces acting on a vehicle using computational methods rather than physical measurements. CFD allows engineers and racing teams to evaluate the effects of aerodynamic changes quickly on a computer screen rather than in a conventional wind tunnel.

The CFD software requires a supercomputer because the number of calculations is immense. For example, our aerodynamic models typically have more than 10 million discrete data points that are used to calculate the forces. It really is rocket science."

"CFD allows us to visualize the flow to understand what the air is doing and where the aerodynamic forces are being generated. That's simply not possible with a model or a full-size vehicle in a wind tunnel. CFD also allows us to test aerodynamics without a physical model, which can be helpful in the early stages of a design. We can analyze and compare various alternatives before actually building a prototype vehicle." he further explains.

GM Racing will first implement the CFD aerodynamic simulation system to the next-generation Chevrolet Impala SS that will debut in NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. GM said engineers utilized the CFD to gain insight into the effects of the new body shape, front splitter, and adjustable rear wing of the Impala SS. However, GM said although CFD is a powerful engineering tool for testing vehicle aerodynamics, it is not a replacement for the typical wind tunnel and track testing.

Bayless commented: "Although the Car of Tomorrow is highly regulated, it's not a spec race car. As a manufacturer, Chevrolet was able to define many of the details that separate the Impala SS from our competitors' cars. The headlights, grille, portions of the hood, and the tail were areas where GM Racing was able to incorporate Impala SS styling cues and brand identity. These areas are now fixed as part of the NASCAR Impala SS package."

"The computing time required to run CFD programs is a limitation even with a supercomputer," Bayless noted. "A team can run through more tests in a day in a wind tunnel than can be done with CFD. At this point in its development, CFD supplements the testing that's done in wind tunnels and on race tracks. We share the information that GM Racing obtains through CFD with the Chevy teams." he added.

Just wait and see how the Chevrolet Impala SS "Car of Tomorrow" performs at the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series this season.
Outsourcing


Source: http://densiwljxui.blogspot.com/2007/08/chevrolet-impala-ss-ready-for-nascar.html

'67 Chevrolet Impala Goes Supernatural

The 1967 Chevrolet Impala went the extra mile to become a supernatural car. Not that it became a shaman or something magical - the Impala is part of a paranormal television series dubbed Supernatural.?br />
In the Supernatural show, Winchester brothers travel the highways and minor roads of North America in quest of their missing father. Along the way they stumble upon various evil spirits with which they fight.

Now in its second season, Channel 10s Supernatural intends to show other big stars aside from brothers Dean and Sam Winchester. And that big star is the ?7 Impala - a big black American muscle car. Many viewers wondered what kind of car the Winchester brothers drive. Actually, the car owned by older brother Dean is, in fact, a four-door 1967 Chevrolet Impala.

When the car was destroyed at the end of the first season, Eric Kripke, the creator of the show Supernatural, divulged he was inundated with letters from fans wanting to know if the vehicle was going to make a return. When I was originally writing the show I wanted to give the guys an American muscle car,?Kripke said. My first choice was a '65 Mustang. My neighbor said it had to be a '67 Impala because you can put a body in the trunk. He says, 'You want a car that, when people stop next to it at the lights, they lock their doors'.?br />
The Impala, launched in 1958 as an upmarket, sporty product line for Bel Air coupes and convertibles, features classic styling cues that include six taillights. In 1959, the car became a separate model in both two- and four-door versions.

Eventually, the car became the best-selling car in the Chevrolet lineup. Starting in 1960, the car holds the best-seller title for the next decade. To stress, from 1958 until 1966, sales of the Impala were in excess of 13 million units, more than any other full-size car in the auto history. In 1965, the car etched an all-time annual sales record of more than one million units in the United States. Up until the present time, the record of more than 13 million sales has never been surpassed.

In 1973, when energy crisis became a big headache, sales of the car declines. This event has prompted the automaker to redesign the car to meet the changing demands of the purchasers. The production of the car continues to this day. The 1967 model as featured on the show came with a choice of inline six-cylinder as well as the famous Chevy small-block and big-block V8s.

The Impala may not be featuring some renowned parts like the Chevrolet pickup overhead racks but the car makes history by itself. Ed Cole, Chevrolet's chief engineer in the late 1950s, defined the Impala as a "prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen.?

Five black Impalas are utilized in the production of the Supernatural. In the pilot episode, the Impala's huge trunk is revealed to hold a traveling armory of weapons used by the Winchesters to fight the supernatural forces. The Impala has a Sedgwick County, Kansas license plate KAZ 2Y5, a reference to Kansas, the lead stars?home state.

The Impala has been nicknamed the Metallicar by fans of the show. The car takes its name from the speedy antelope found on the grasslands of central and southern of Africa. The two-door Super Sport version of the car is credited for the inception of the muscle car milieu. For the 2009 or 2010 model year, the Impala will be heavily redesigned. Sales are expected to begin by 2008.
Couponmountain


Source: http://ebayfwhynyxqdk.blogspot.com/2007/08/67-chevrolet-impala-goes-supernatural.html

среда, 29 августа 2007 г.

1964 Chevrolet Impala And A Governor At The Wheel

"It has a 409 V-8," former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves said about his 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible. "That's the important part." Graves got the red convertible 15 years ago. He described it as a car he had to have because of a used 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air four-door sedan that he drove to high school in Salina, Kan.

Back then, he desperately wanted a 409-cubic-inch V-8 engine in a car with two fewer doors and a top that went down, but his father thought otherwise, Graves said. He became governor in 1995 and served until January 2003. During his term, the car did not get much use so it had been put together to close a speedy deal at an auction.

He patched things up by sending the 171/2-feet-long car to a restoration shop in Hutchinson, Kan., for a timely overhaul. Now, Graves said, "the motor is a thing of beauty." The car was then trucked to Kansas City, where the cosmetic imperfections were cured. When it rolled out of that shop on its 119-inch wheelbase, it looked better than new. "They made it whole again," Graves said.

In 2003, he flew to Washington to report for duty as the President of the American Trucking Association in Alexandria. His cherished Chevrolet came later, in the same moving van as his household goods. The restored Chevrolet stands 55.8 inches high and is 77 inches wide. It easily fitted inside the mover's trailer. After the trip, the fluids were replaced, which meant filling the 20 gallon gasoline tank, adding five quarts of oil to the engine and 22 quarts of coolant to the radiator.

Now that the Graves family is settled in McLean, the former governor and his car have been reunited. The Impala may not have Chevrolet pickup running boards to create a dramatic finishing touch but the former posses the attributes that Graves desire. He said that he has driven the rebuilt engine a mere 2,417 miles. With a four-barrel carburetor feeding premium fuel to the big engine, it generates potent 340 horsepower.

According to the automakers records only 3,555 Impala Super Sport models were manufactured during the 1964 model year. Each one carried a base price of $3,196.

To make driving easier, Graves has added power steering to his Chevrolet. As a concession to safety, especially when his daughter is a passenger, seat belts have been installed. Occasionally, he will pick up his daughter at her school while driving the red convertible. "It makes quite an impression in the car-pool lane," he conceded.

A reverberator on the radio was a famed addition when the car was new. In the late 1950s, the automakers chief engineer described the Impala as a "prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen." For many years, the Impala was the best selling vehicle in the United States, and its 1965 sales of over one million units remain as an unbeatable record.
Autotrader


Source: http://florizelrbbvjo.blogspot.com/2007/08/1964-chevrolet-impala-and-governor-at.html

Connellsville, PA shows off electric Chevy Impala police car


Being green is all the rage these days, but for some, it's also economical. That's the thought behind the Connellsville, PA Police Department's newest cruiser, a 2000 Chevrolet Impala converted into an all-electric vehicle. The car was just delivered to the precinct today from United First Responders, LLC, the company who built the prototype EV cop car and will be monitoring its use over the next two years. The electric fuzz buster will operate for a full eight hour shift on one charge, and using a 240-volt outlet will recharge fully in just two hours. On pure electrons, that 8-hour shift will cost the city only 35 cents, compared to between $3 and $4 for a gas-powered cruiser. The battery back will last about five years, but the car is limited by its aversion to heavy rain, which could damage the electrical circuits. That's a significant limitation they should look into fixing quickly, as criminals all over Connellsville will have a field day during Spring when April showers begin to fall.




Source: http://news.euro-truck.biz/automobiles/connellsville-pa-shows-off-electric-chevy-impala-police-car/

вторник, 28 августа 2007 г.

'67 Chevrolet Impala Goes Supernatural

The 1967 Chevrolet Impala went the extra mile to become a supernatural car. Not that it became a shaman or something magical - the Impala is part of a paranormal television series dubbed Supernatural.?br />
In the Supernatural show, Winchester brothers travel the highways and minor roads of North America in quest of their missing father. Along the way they stumble upon various evil spirits with which they fight.

Now in its second season, Channel 10s Supernatural intends to show other big stars aside from brothers Dean and Sam Winchester. And that big star is the ?7 Impala - a big black American muscle car. Many viewers wondered what kind of car the Winchester brothers drive. Actually, the car owned by older brother Dean is, in fact, a four-door 1967 Chevrolet Impala.

When the car was destroyed at the end of the first season, Eric Kripke, the creator of the show Supernatural, divulged he was inundated with letters from fans wanting to know if the vehicle was going to make a return. When I was originally writing the show I wanted to give the guys an American muscle car,?Kripke said. My first choice was a '65 Mustang. My neighbor said it had to be a '67 Impala because you can put a body in the trunk. He says, 'You want a car that, when people stop next to it at the lights, they lock their doors'.?br />
The Impala, launched in 1958 as an upmarket, sporty product line for Bel Air coupes and convertibles, features classic styling cues that include six taillights. In 1959, the car became a separate model in both two- and four-door versions.

Eventually, the car became the best-selling car in the Chevrolet lineup. Starting in 1960, the car holds the best-seller title for the next decade. To stress, from 1958 until 1966, sales of the Impala were in excess of 13 million units, more than any other full-size car in the auto history. In 1965, the car etched an all-time annual sales record of more than one million units in the United States. Up until the present time, the record of more than 13 million sales has never been surpassed.

In 1973, when energy crisis became a big headache, sales of the car declines. This event has prompted the automaker to redesign the car to meet the changing demands of the purchasers. The production of the car continues to this day. The 1967 model as featured on the show came with a choice of inline six-cylinder as well as the famous Chevy small-block and big-block V8s.

The Impala may not be featuring some renowned parts like the Chevrolet pickup overhead racks but the car makes history by itself. Ed Cole, Chevrolet's chief engineer in the late 1950s, defined the Impala as a "prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen.?

Five black Impalas are utilized in the production of the Supernatural. In the pilot episode, the Impala's huge trunk is revealed to hold a traveling armory of weapons used by the Winchesters to fight the supernatural forces. The Impala has a Sedgwick County, Kansas license plate KAZ 2Y5, a reference to Kansas, the lead stars?home state.

The Impala has been nicknamed the Metallicar by fans of the show. The car takes its name from the speedy antelope found on the grasslands of central and southern of Africa. The two-door Super Sport version of the car is credited for the inception of the muscle car milieu. For the 2009 or 2010 model year, the Impala will be heavily redesigned. Sales are expected to begin by 2008.
Clickz


Source: http://birmingham-newsadfkoz.blogspot.com/2007/08/67-chevrolet-impala-goes-supernatural.html

Print Ad - `59 Chevy Nomad Wagon


Over the years I've received emails from people saying they have or have seen `59 Nomad wagons; some of the folks don't believe they existed, while others have examples in their possession. Most people are familiar with the most famous two-door Nomads built between 1955 and 1957, but have no idea what happened to the model after that time.

Well I'm here to tell you they did exist. In 1958 the Nomad was continued as a four-door wagon at the top end of the trim level equal to the newly introduced Impala. The 1959 Chevrolet Nomad was Model 1735 with a six-cylinder and 1835 with a V8. In place of the I-M-P-A-L-A letters on the side there stood N-O-M-A-D instead. It was the most expensive model for the year, with a price of $3009 that was higher than even the Impala convertible ($2967). The Nomad was highly optioned like the Impala in the way that a Cadillac Escalade can be considered a highly optioned GMC Denali.

In this add you will see the Nomad in paint code 905-A Highland Green. Crossed flags on the hood mark a 348 powered car (not surprising for a high-end wagon). It's also sporting the "California one-piece" front bumper and chrome trim behind the spears along the tops of the front fenders. As a higher end model, it would also have more brightwork along the lower half of the dashboard, and as a Nomad it would have more chrome around the door pillars.

The Brookwood in the lower part of the ad - a Biscayne trimmed two-door wagon now heavily sought after by classic car enthusiasts - is shown in two-tone color code 973 (Roman Red and Snowcrest White). The Bel Air level Parkwood is Harbor Blue code 912-A with "dog dish" hub caps. The Kingswood wagon with Impala level trim is shown in two-tone color code 963 (Crown Sapphire and Snowcrest White).


Source: http://www.chevy59.net/2007/08/print-ad-59-chevy-nomad-wagon.html

понедельник, 27 августа 2007 г.

GM Delivers 909094 in First Quarter of 2007

GM dealers in the US has recently recorded 349,867 delivered vehicles for the month of March which has declined by 7.7 percent compared to the same month last year in which these same dealers has been able to record 365,375 units sold. The fleet sales also decline by 11.8 percent due mainly to the continuing reductions in the daily rental sales. Overall GMs March retail sales were down by 6.2 percent compared to what the automaker achieved a year ago.

The first quarter of the year 2007, General Motorsworlds largest automaker and producer of GM exhaust --- has been able to deliver 909,094 vehicles, a decline of 5.6 percent, attributed to the reductions of almost 60,000 daily rental vehicle sales. In terms of retail sales, the worlds largest automaker was bale to record an increase of 0.5 percent. The said increase is due to the reductions in fleet sales.

The sales that GM has obtained for the month of March reflected the continuing strength of the automakers new product lineup which is balanced with a competitive incentive spending, balanced with ongoing reductions in daily rental fleet sales.

GMs models that had March retail sales increases are the following: Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Avalanche and Chevrolet Suburban; Saturn Sky; Pontiac G6; GMC Yukon XL; Cadillac Escalade ESV, Cadillac SRX, and Cadillac Escalade EXT. The Pontiac G5; Saturn Aura and Saturn Outlook and the new GMC Acadia are new products offered and have been able to contribute to the retail sales momentum. The GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook have been able to contribute 235 percent retail increase in the mid-crossover segment. All of the GMs models are equipped with top-of-the-line auto components such as GMC exhaust system which are made even better and more eco-friendly. GMC exhaust are distributed and manufactured by the worlds largest automaker, GM.

The following GM vehicles had made remarkable sales increase for the first quarter include: Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Avalanche; Buick Rendezvous; Pontiac G6 and Pontiac Vibe; Saturn Sky; GMC Canyon, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon XL; Cadillac SRX, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV and Cadillac Escalade EXT; Saab 9-5 and Saab 9-7X. On the other hand the Pontiac G5, Saturn Aura and Saturn Outlook plus the GMC Acadia have built retail strength for the first quarter.

The certified used vehicles of General Motors including Cadillac Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saturn Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Saab Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles and HUMMER Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles have been able to establish a new monthly sales record for the certified category for March 2007 with sales of 53,734 units---an increase of up to 9.7 percent from last year of the same period. The total year to date certified GM sales reached 139,851 units up by 8 percent from the same period last year.

GM Certified Used Vehicles, which is also the industrys top-selling manufacturer-certified used brand, has set a new industry monthly sales record for the certified pre-owned category with sales of 47,394 units. GM Certified sales for March this year has increased by 11 percent compared to the previous March last year. The year-to-date sales for the GM Certified Used Vehicles were 122,784 units or an increase of up to 9 percent.

LaNeve explained, "March was a record month for GM certified sales. GM Certified Used Vehicles, which sold 47,394 units, set a new industry monthly sales record for a certified brand. This puts an exclamation mark on an outstanding first quarter by GM Certified Used Vehicles. With the 5 year/100,000 mile warranty on qualifying Certified Used Vehicles, we're optimistic this momentum will continue throughout the year."

GM North America Reports March and First-Q1 2007 Production while the 2007 Second-Quarter Production Forecast is revised at 1.160 million vehicles. It was last March 2007 that GM North America was able to produce 401,000 vehicles of which 134,000 are cars and 267,000 are trucks. Comparing these figures to 2006, its down by 59,000 units or 13 percent when the region was still producing 460,000 vehicles with breakdown of 182,000 cars and 278,000 trucks.

GM North America produced 1.063 million vehicles for the first quarter of 2007. This figure is 192,000 vehicles short compared to the first quarter of 2006 when the region produced 1.255 million vehicles. The regions 2007 second-quarter forecast is revised at 1.160 million vehicles which are down by 15,000 units or 1.3 percent compared to last months guidance.

General Motors has also announced revised 2007 first quarter and second quarter production forecasts for its international regions.
Seattlepi


Source: http://yahoo-videououqxmqpscw.blogspot.com/2007/08/gm-delivers-909094-in-first-quarter-of.html

1964 Chevrolet Impala And A Governor At The Wheel

"It has a 409 V-8," former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves said about his 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible. "That's the important part." Graves got the red convertible 15 years ago. He described it as a car he had to have because of a used 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air four-door sedan that he drove to high school in Salina, Kan.

Back then, he desperately wanted a 409-cubic-inch V-8 engine in a car with two fewer doors and a top that went down, but his father thought otherwise, Graves said. He became governor in 1995 and served until January 2003. During his term, the car did not get much use so it had been put together to close a speedy deal at an auction.

He patched things up by sending the 171/2-feet-long car to a restoration shop in Hutchinson, Kan., for a timely overhaul. Now, Graves said, "the motor is a thing of beauty." The car was then trucked to Kansas City, where the cosmetic imperfections were cured. When it rolled out of that shop on its 119-inch wheelbase, it looked better than new. "They made it whole again," Graves said.

In 2003, he flew to Washington to report for duty as the President of the American Trucking Association in Alexandria. His cherished Chevrolet came later, in the same moving van as his household goods. The restored Chevrolet stands 55.8 inches high and is 77 inches wide. It easily fitted inside the mover's trailer. After the trip, the fluids were replaced, which meant filling the 20 gallon gasoline tank, adding five quarts of oil to the engine and 22 quarts of coolant to the radiator.

Now that the Graves family is settled in McLean, the former governor and his car have been reunited. The Impala may not have Chevrolet pickup running boards to create a dramatic finishing touch but the former posses the attributes that Graves desire. He said that he has driven the rebuilt engine a mere 2,417 miles. With a four-barrel carburetor feeding premium fuel to the big engine, it generates potent 340 horsepower.

According to the automakers records only 3,555 Impala Super Sport models were manufactured during the 1964 model year. Each one carried a base price of $3,196.

To make driving easier, Graves has added power steering to his Chevrolet. As a concession to safety, especially when his daughter is a passenger, seat belts have been installed. Occasionally, he will pick up his daughter at her school while driving the red convertible. "It makes quite an impression in the car-pool lane," he conceded.

A reverberator on the radio was a famed addition when the car was new. In the late 1950s, the automakers chief engineer described the Impala as a "prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen." For many years, the Impala was the best selling vehicle in the United States, and its 1965 sales of over one million units remain as an unbeatable record.
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