DETROIT — The new chief of product development at GM holds what is arguably the most important job in the company: coming up with cars and trucks that people want. There also are a few extra goals on Mary Barra’s list: Make the stuff faster and raise its quality. Barra, a 30-year veteran of Gene[...]
January 20th, 2011 - 2:40 pm § in gm dealer red deer, Used Cars Red Deer
New GM product chief wants cars into market faster
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Happy New Year to all of our customers from the Kipp Scott team. We wish you and your family all the best in the coming year, and look forward to serving you in 2011.[...]
December 13th, 2010 - 12:44 pm § in Uncategorized
GM Looks to New Grilles to Boost Truck Gas Mileage
With fuel economy still one of the primary buzz words in the auto industry these days, manufacturers are looking to do what they can to boost the mileage of their vehicles. When it comes to light trucks, any savings in gas mileage helps, especially in view of impending CAFE regulations. One method [...]
November 13th, 2010 - 12:42 pm § in Uncategorized
GM May Re-Enter Medium-Duty Truck Market
Hot on the heels of announcing impressive payload and towing figures for its Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Heavy-Duty trucks; General Motors has stated that it is seriously looking to re-enter the medium duty truck market. Last year, the General exited this segment, winding down production of its Che[...]
October 13th, 2010 - 12:39 pm § in gm dealer red deer
OnStar Working With Insurance Companies to Lower Rates for Subscribers
How’s this for a little added incentive? In the hopes of attracting more consumers, OnStar is teaming up with auto insurance companies to offer subscribers discounts on their car policies. Going in their favor is the fact that OnStar’s subscribers are safer drivers and more conscientious on the [...]
September 13th, 2010 - 12:34 pm § in GMC Sierra HD
2011 GMC Sierra HD Review
GMC announced today that the all-new 2011 Sierra HD will feature a host of segment-leading improvements critical to HD buyers yet will hold the line at an impressive starting price of $35,600 for the 2500 regular cab 2WD model, representing outstanding capability for the money. In addition, the firs[...]