The Grayline » GMC http://the-grayline.com The fine line of automotive news and opinion. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:30:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Bigger Incentives For Bigger Gas Guzzlers http://the-grayline.com/2008/06/10/bigger-incentives-for-bigger-gas-guzzlers/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/06/10/bigger-incentives-for-bigger-gas-guzzlers/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:44:04 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=170 ShareThis

]]> I can't help but notice the influx of large SUV's and big trucks in used car lots and peoples front yards.  I mean, gas is bad yeah, but there always be a need to pull something or haul a ton of dirt, so now is the time to buy.  GM and Chevrolet feels the same way and are showing it by offering some bigger incentives to match the girth of the vehicle.

Previously GM was offering up to $4,000 in cash incentives to new SUV and big truck buyers, but sales just keep falling.  Now GM has announced up to $6,000 in incentives for vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado.  Seems like a good deal to me, but I already have a 9 mpg SUV with a 5.9l V8...taking up residence in my front yard.

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/06/10/bigger-incentives-for-bigger-gas-guzzlers/feed/ GMC Jimmy Recalled http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/30/gmc-jimmy-recalled/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/30/gmc-jimmy-recalled/#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 17:27:13 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=152 ShareThis

]]> Just because you may have a little age on a vehicle doesn't mean that it's immune to recalls.  It's important to keep up with what's being recalled, because just the other day GMC recalled GMC Jimmy's from 2000-2001.  Nothing terrible, but the multifunction switch installed in the 2000-2001 Jimmy could cause a problem with the stop lamps and rear hazard lights.

Easy fix though, once the Jimmy is taken into the dealers they will simply reinstall a new switch.  Of course this fix will be done free of charge.  Repairs on this recall will begin on June 17, 2008.

Jimmy's on eBay

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/30/gmc-jimmy-recalled/feed/ 2008 Chevrolet Captiva Going Automatic http://the-grayline.com/2008/04/28/2008-chevrolet-captiva-going-automatic/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/04/28/2008-chevrolet-captiva-going-automatic/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:26:16 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=118 ShareThis

]]> India will be getting a treat later on this year when Chevy decides to release it's Captiva in an automatic. Two versions will be available, including a regular gas guzzling engine and diesel. The diesel would be India's first diesel soft roader.

I'm not exactly sure what that means, but it looks hot.

India Chevy Captiva

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/04/28/2008-chevrolet-captiva-going-automatic/feed/ Domestic Safety Overseas http://the-grayline.com/2007/04/25/domestic-safety-overseas/ http://the-grayline.com/2007/04/25/domestic-safety-overseas/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:23:49 +0000 David http://the-grayline.thetounge.org/?p=27 ShareThis

]]> Safety Training by The Big 3It looks like Chevy, GMC, and Ford are joining forces to help teach their overseas suppliers how to create a working environment that is safer, healthier, and apparently legal. According to the Freep, the week long training vacation will begin sometime mid 2007.

 “The single most important resource at any of our member companies is people,”
J. Scot Sharland, the action group’s executive director, said in the statement. “Given the tremendous growth of North American investment in the developing Chinese automotive supply chain, it is imperative that these companies are cognizant of local labor laws and fundamentally understand that Ford, GM and DaimlerChrysler expect 100% compliance.”

Not only will the big 3 be over in China making sure their suppliers are being taken care of, but they also have plans to do similar training in Mexico. Operating in a world market means raising standards everywhere and this is a good step towards such a commitment.

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