2008 Hybrid Tahoe Vehicles News
- GM Planning New Full-Size SUVs for 2014 Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 6:17AMGM is planning a major overhaul of its full-size SUV fleet for the 2014 model year.
- GM Unveils New Models and New Technology Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 3:18PMStraight from General Motors' annual fleet preview, here are notes and info on a fleet-only crossover, a Volt test drive, new LPG offerings and technology to squeeze every drop of fuel economy from an internal combustion engine.
- Car perk will get scrutiny Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 1:43AMCalifornia is the only state that provides lawmakers with a car, gas and maintenance paid largely by taxpayers.
- By Colleen Flaherty Killeen Daily Herald Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 11:07PMKilleen resident Don Michaels sold his truck in 2008, due to record fuel prices. He purchased a smaller car and waited until gas prices fell to trade back up to another used truck, a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
- Rising Gas Prices Didn't Sway Consumers From Shopping for Trucks and SUVs in January, According to Site Data From ... Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 9:04AMDespite the average price for a gallon of gas rising above $3 and reports that it could soon top $4 per gallon, consumers still showed strong interest in large trucks and SUVs listed for sale on AutoTrader.com in January. Â According to AutoTrader.com's January Trend Engine Report, trucks and SUVs accounted for nine of the top 20 most-searched new cars, 12 of the top 20 most-searched used cars ...
- New electric cars mean new risks Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 9:50PMJust Google the term "hybrid cars" and look at how many options you get - from how they work to fuel economy comparisons, consumer reports to carmakers' ads for their latest models.
- P.M. Bay Area Buzz: Coroner says 82-year-old died from assault 12 years ago; San Bruno blast victim's parents sue PG&E Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 8:41PMOther hot stories around the Bay Area include critical report on former Peralta college district chancellor to remain secret
- Taxpayers funding reps' rides Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 4:04AMMichigan's members of the U.S. House spent more than $62,000 in the third quarter of this year on leasing taxpayer-funded vehicles and charging for mileage reimbursements, according to spending statements.
- Congress to End Green Car Tax Credit Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 1:15PMCongress declined to include the credit as part of the $858 billion tax bill approved by the Senate on an 81-19 vote Wednesday. A House vote, without the green-car tax provision, is expected today.
- Congress to end green car tax credit Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 6:34AMWashington — Congress is ending a five-year-old tax credit of up to $4,000 for hybrid-electric, clean-diesel vehicles and natural-gas vehicles.
- Lawmakers keep vehicle perk on taxpayers' dime Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 4:36AMA taxpayer-provided Chrysler 300 driven by state Sen. Sam Aanestad, R-Grass Valley, sits in the garage of the state Capitol. California is the only state in the nation to provide vehicles to its rank-and-file lawmakers for unlimited use, a according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
- Legislators get nearly free ride Friday, December 3, 2010 @ 8:41PMPERK: Critics ask if state can afford to give lawmakers vehicle allowance.
- AP Enterprise: Calif. lawmakers keep vehicle perk Friday, December 3, 2010 @ 2:29PMCalifornia lawmakers enjoy a perk that seems like a luxurious amenity in a state that has been slashing billions of dollars from its budget: taxpayer-provided cars.
- State Vehicles Driven By California Lawmakers Friday, December 3, 2010 @ 2:11PMHere are the vehicles provided to California lawmakers in their districts, the purchase cost and the amount each lawmaker pays per month above the state subsidized amount.
- State vehicles driven by California lawmakers Friday, December 3, 2010 @ 1:46PM(12-03) 10:45 PST , CA (AP) -- Here are the vehicles provided to California lawmakers in their districts, the purchase cost and the amount each lawmaker pays per month above the state subsidized amount. The subsidy, or...
- State vehicles driven by California lawmakers Friday, December 3, 2010 @ 1:09PMHere are the vehicles provided to California lawmakers in their districts, the purchase cost and the amount each lawmaker pays per month above the state subsidized amount. The subsidy, or monthly allowance, is $287 for senators and $328 for Assembly members (Assemblyman Ted Lieu reimburses the state for the entire monthly cost of his vehicle).
- Ford, Without Rescue, Beats ‘Government Motors’ in Obama Orders Thursday, December 2, 2010 @ 9:48AMFord Motor Co., which eschewed a 2009 U.S. bailout, sold the most cars and trucks to the federal government this year for the first time since at least 2005, belying concerns the Obama administration would favor its government-owned competitors.
- Battle of the bottom line tilts in hybrids' direction Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 9:12AMORLANDO, Fla. - Richard Lamute, sales manager for Classic Honda in Orlando, is used to having customers sit down,...
- Now's a good time for a good deal on a second-hand hybrid vehicle Sunday, October 10, 2010 @ 11:47PMRichard Lamute, sales manager for Classic Honda in Orlando, is used to having customers sit down, pull out a calculator, and figure up the difference between the cost of buying a hybrid vehicle and a regular gasoline-powered car.
- AdAge Lists The Worst Social Media Screw-Ups Of All Time, Two Automakers Make The Cut Thursday, October 7, 2010 @ 12:10PMWe can get a little feisty when we're talking about marketing campaigns. Some people get amped about football, for others, it's flan, and for us, it's how navigable your Facebook page is. So when we see a marketing campaign that could've been awesome except for a few tragic flaws -- as we did with Subaru's "Mediocrity" campaign earlier this week...
- Kelley Blue Book Launches Used-Car Report Friday, October 1, 2010 @ 1:38PMIRVINE, CA – Kelley Blue Book , www.kbb.com , a provider of new- and used-car information, announced the launch of its monthly “Hot Used-Car Report,” featured in the company’s Blue Book Market Report.
- Study Says Hybrids Are a Lousy Value Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 12:48PMThe average hybrid costs an arm more to buy and a leg more to operate than its conventional cousin according to a study that doesn't consider their eco-benefits.
- State lawmakers have use of taxpayer-funded cars Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:58PMALBANY -- When Sen. William Stachowski travels to Albany, he usually hops on a plane and bills taxpayers for the expense. But once the Buffalo Democrat is in town, he has a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria waiting for him in a parking garage, which is also paid for by New York taxpayers.
- Obama's visit fails to impress Texans Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:05PMPoliTex
- SC's Next Treasurer Says No State Car for Officers Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 1:24PMCOLUMBIA, SC - South Carolina's next treasurer says no statewide officer should drive a taxpayer-funded ride, calling it an unnecessary perk for politicians amid deep budget cuts.
- New treasurer calls for no state car for officials Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:17AMSouth Carolina’s next treasurer says no statewide officer should drive a taxpayer-funded vehicle, calling it an unnecessary perk for politicians amid deep budget cuts.
- Peeking Into the Future of the Automobile - Johannes-Joerg Rueger, Bosch Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 3:11PMMany, if not most cars built in Europe and the US include parts made by Robert Bosch company. Gasoline, diesel, turbocharged, electric, or fuel injected it just doesn’t matter, Bosch makes parts for your car.
- Cheap gas may crimp sales of efficient cars Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 5:27AMDETROIT - Talk about an awkward position: General Motors, under pressure to be profitable and start selling stock again, is benefiting from relatively cheap gasoline.
- AmeriLithium's Corporate Update on Projects, Management, Financing & Research Coverage Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 8:00AMAmeriLithium Corp. is pleased to provide a corporate update on the Company's five major international Lithium projects ; enlistment of VP Exploration & Chief Geologist and key advisory board members; securing of $10 million in funding and its use toward the completion of the initial stage of exploration on the Company's Nevada-based Paymaster Project; and research coverage on the Company by SISM ...
- AmeriLithium Provides Corporate Update on Diversified Lithium Projects Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMAmeriLithium is pleased to provide an update on the Company's growing, diversified portfolio of Lithium projects, which now includes US-based holdings in Nevada, Canada-based holdings in Alberta, and Western Australia holdings positioned to service emerging Asian markets.
- AmeriLithium Acquires 43,000+ Acre Lithium Asset in Western Australia Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 8:00AMAmeriLithium is pleased to announce it has recently executed a definitive agreement thereby acquiring a 100% NRI in the assets of the Wagin Salt Lakes Property in Wagin, Western Australia.
- GM cuts almost $11 billion in costs Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:02AMGeneral Motors said it has slashed $10.7 billion from annual costs, freeing up money for marketing and vehicle upgrades while boosting Chief Executive Officer Ed Whitacre's push for a 2010 profit.
- GM Saving $10.7 Billion Means Cash for Truck Upgrades (Update2) Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:11PMFeb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. said it has slashed $10.7 billion from annual costs, freeing up money for marketing and vehicle upgrades while boosting Chief Executive Officer Ed Whitacre’s push for a 2010 profit.
- GM's $11 Billion Savings Aimed at Upgrades Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 11:47AMGeneral Motors has slashed $10.7 billion from annual costs, money that it plans to use to improve marketing and cars, while boosting its chances for a 2010 profit
- GM Saving $10.7 Billion Means Cash for Truck Upgrades (Correct) Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:16AM(Corrects to show GM goal of “positive net income” in 2010 in 12th paragraph.) Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. said it has slashed $10.7 billion from annual costs, freeing up money for marketing and vehicle upgrades while boosting Chief Executive Officer Ed Whitacre’s push for a 2010 profit.
- Mercer Island patrols green with hybrid police car Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:08AMThe Mercer Island Police Department's newest patrol vehicle is black, blue, white and, most importantly, "green" — the Northwest's first hybrid police patrol car, which runs on gas and electricity.
- Silicon Valley auto show: Big, crowded, shiny and — back into hearts and minds Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 12:19AMThere may be double-digit unemployment, and the recession hangover may be lingering, but Americans still love their cars '” shiny and new. Thousands of admirers of all things on four wheels swarmed the San Jose McEnery Convention Center Saturday for the 2010 Silicon Valley International Auto Show, which opened Thursday and runs through today. More auto news | Green living
- Eagle Ottawa Receives Johnson Controls Silver 2009 Supplier Performance Award Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 9:33AMDEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 15, 2009 -- Eagle Ottawa, the world's largest supplier of leather to the automotive industry, recently received the Silver 2009 Supplier Performance Award from Johnson Controls .
- Tech Update: Wi-Fi Now Available On Seven Chevy Models Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 10:50AMBack in October, General Motors announced plans to offer Wi-Fi routers for its full lineup of vehicles. Although the routers -- built by Autonet Mobile -- had been available as aftermarket add-ons for quite a while, putting installation in the hands of dealers made in-car internet an "official" GM thing. At the time of the announcement, Wi-Fi ..
- Eagle Ottawa Receives Johnson Controls Silver 2009 Supplier Performance Award Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 10:27AMEagle Ottawa, the world's largest supplier of leather to the automotive industry, recently received the Silver 2009 Supplier Performance Award from Johnson Controls . Â Johnson Controls recognized its top performing automotive suppliers during its 14th annual North American Supplier Performance Awards ceremony. Â Craig Tonti, President of the Americas, accepted the award on behalf of the Eagle ...
- Thefts Down, But LoJack Looks Ahead To Hybrids and Electrics Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 9:35PMIn any normal vehicle, a slight drain on the battery is no big deal. But if you have a hybrid--or, for that matter, if you have a finicky old British roadster in the garage that needs to be hooked up to a trickle charger all the time--you want to minimize what's tapping into your power. That's why LoJack has announced a new self-powered ..
- Autos improving Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 6:48PMRecently, U.S.-based Cars.com editors reminisced on the good, the bad and the ugly of the past decade to compile their top 10 most-improved cars of the decade:
- Cars.com Names Most-Improved and Worst Cars of the Decade Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 12:57PMWith 2010 model year vehicles already on dealer lots, Cars.com editors reminisced on the good, the bad and the ugly of the past decade to compile their top ten most-improved and worst cars of the decade.
- KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - What's new in 2010 models, carmaker by carmaker Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 3:01PMAuto company executives know that car buyers this recessionary year are serious about value, safety and improved fuel mileage.
- Amerigon Reports 2009 Second Quarter, Six-Month Results Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 6:41PMNORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 5, 2009 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, today announced results for this year's second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2009.
- How Will New CAFE Standards Affect Fleets? Friday, July 17, 2009 @ 4:45PMGetting to 35.5 mpg combined corporate average fuel economy will cost money, power and space. But how much?
- GM Sales Continue To Struggle, Down 33.6% In June Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 2:54PMGeneral Motors dealers in the United States delivered 176,571total vehicles in June, down 33. 6 percent compared with a year ago.
- Councillors’ rides span spectrum Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 11:07AMWhether it be virtually new hybrids, or 20-year-old trucks doubling as farm vehicles, Abbotsford city councillors have an array of rides that get them to and from work.
- 10 cars for the family Saturday, May 30, 2009 @ 4:49AMWith all the new-vehicle choices on the market today -- more than 400 models are available in the United States alone -- choosing the best car for a family can be a daunting task. To help consumers wade through the morass, the Kelley Blue Book and its Web site, kbb.com, have announced the "Top 10 Best New Family Vehicles" for 2009, a list of vehicles spanning the basic car segments from compact ...
- The New GM and the Old Values of Its Local Dealerships Saturday, May 16, 2009 @ 11:00PMI am proud to be a Chevrolet dealer. I know that many East Coast city dwellers believe General Motors is doing "too little, too late" to become a viable, strong company that makes cars for today's consumers. But General Motors was already beginning to emerge as a force to be reckoned with before the...
