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General Motors has delivered the Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell prototype to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The intention is for the EPA to run a series of tests on the Equinox and to determine if the vehicle meets the high standards of the organization.

General Motors is stating that the tests will take part as part of the EPA’s normal vehicle fleet evaluation activities. The EPA testing is all part of the continuing program from GM and Chevrolet to try to bring fleet vehicles on to the market that pass high environmental standards. The idea is for GM and Chevrolet to be able to take a spot at the top of the ladder in terms of environmentally responsible companies.

“Our organizations have learned a great deal about hydrogen fuel cells and we look forward to furthering the commercialization of this important technology,” Elizabeth Lowery, GM’s vice president for Environment, Energy and Safety Policy said in a statement.

As GM and Chevrolet continue to explore the options in terms of fuel efficiency, their level of competitiveness in the markets should improve. Their goal of being able to take on the giants of Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai in the environmentally friendly sector may be met as long as they continue to pour research and time into the facilitating of earth-friendly technology. As long as Chevy cars continue to advance in this direction, it bodes well for GM.

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General Motors is recalling about 300,000 Chevrolet HHR due to a faulty storage bin latch.

As is sometimes the case, production errors can make it to the sales models. In the case of the Chevrolet HHR, the mistake results in a recall. The recall doesn’t appear to have any major safety implications, however, and does not put the Chevrolet HHR in a bad light overall.

The HHRs under rule of the recall are from the 2006-2008 model years. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration found that the lid on the instrument panel storage bin was prone to unlatch during a crash, causing the lid to open. This failure of the latch is against regulations from the NHTSA that provide vehicle owners protection from interior mechanisms in the case of a crash.

GM is sending owners of HHRs a kit that will allow them to fix the faulty latch. Vehicle owners can also drop by a local dealership to have the proper repairs done and to have the vehicles brought into compliance with the NHTSA regulation.

There are have been no injuries or accidents linked to the problem and the latch kits should be available for motorists within the next month.

Chevy cars and trucks are no strangers to recalls. As a matter of fact, it is extremely rare for any car company to avoid recalls altogether. But if GM’s handling of the situation is any indication, it seems that the car company is well in control of its vehicles and in the protection of its customers.

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The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 is, by all accounts, a less than powerful little machine that will get the job done.

The Aveo5 has been described as an important car for Chevy and GM and one that is expected to make an impact in the 2009 model year. It is the smallest offering from the car company and is expected to get in the ring with the other small cars from Honda and Toyota to compete for the consumer’s attention and, hopefully, to compete for overall small car sales.

The entire focus of the Aveo5 is based around GM’s premise that American buyers will be ready to buy small cars soon and will follow in the footsteps of Europe. I’m not sure if the GM heads have been paying all that much attention to the markets, but the American consumers are ALREADY buying smaller cars. GM continuously insists on being behind the times, even within its own consumer base.

Nevertheless, the Aveo5 is their answer and it is a satisfactory little car. A 1.6-litre DOHC four-banger lies at the heart of the beast. There isn’t much horsepower to speak of (106), but the car should work well for those who don’t mind a lack of force. Some reviews have the Aveo5 as the slowest passenger car in the 2009 model year.

But does that matter in today’s world? Perhaps if you have the need for speed, it does. But most people with such a desire won’t find themselves in the small car market to begin with, so the notion is almost superfluous on its head. Regardless of the so-called lack of power for the car set, the Aveo5 is an impressive vehicle. It stands among Chevy cars as a sign of a new direction and, seemingly, now is as good a time as any.

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Good news for car buyers! General Motors is extending their employee pricing promotion by one month and is adding a few 2009 models into the mix. The idea is to boost sagging sales and to clear out some inventory All of us can benefit from GM’s attempts, can’t we?

The program, launched in late August, applies to almost its entire line-up of 2008 vehicles and has been expanded to include most 2009 vehicles at dealerships, including all Silverado and Sierra pickups. GM’s better selling cars, such as the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac Vibe are also included in the extended offer

General Motors had troubling sales in July, with numbers down almost 18%. There has been pressure on the American automobile industry to cut costs due to rising material prices and gas prices, but many companies haven’t been heeding the warnings. Sadly, General Motors has been one of those companies and their sales have suffered as a result.

The employee pricing promotion has always proved popular and GM is banking on its ability to move some of their more popular models before the next ones roll in. So Chevy cars, trucks, GM trucks, and Pontiac vehicles will all be, hopefully, sailing off of the lots in the coming months.

Why not head on down to your local dealer today and see what kind of offer you can make on your favourite Chevy cars before the promotion draws to a close?

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The Chevrolet Corvette has long been an icon among American sports cars, and the 2009 ZR1 model comes in at the top of the Corvettes. The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is an ultra-high performance car, and represents the return of the ZR1 name to the Corvette line. The ZR1 previously was released from 1990 to 1995.

The 2009 Corvette ZR1 features a 6.2 liter V8 engine that can produce 638 horsepower. It also has a 6-speed manual transmission. The ZR1 is different from the rest of the Corvette lineup. The AR1 has lightweight carbon fiber in several places, including rocker moldings, roof bow, roof panel, fascia splitter, and the hood. In addition, it has a uniquely tuned suspension.

The base 2009 Chevrolet Corvette has a 6.2 liter V8 engine that puts out 430 horsepower, and can come with manual or automatic transmission. The Z06 model comes with a 7.0 liter V8 and can get 505 horsepower. The Z-6 model also has some extra performance features, such as specific brakes, tires, and suspension.

There are a number of safety features in the Corvette line. They include front side airbags, an antiskid system, traction cotrol, and ABS.

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