The Car Connection (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
2010 SCION XB STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "just not very cool" Kelley Blue Book: "noticeably rounder and larger" Edmunds: "unchanged" After its 2008 redesign, the Scion xB is unchanged for 2010 except for one new color choice. Enlarged to about the same size as a Chrysler PT Cruiser or a Chevrolet HHR , the 2010 ... Browse Photos
TexasFreds (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
Nevada troopers stopped, released man on terrorism watch list Nevada Highway Patrol troopers last week questioned, then released, a person identified as a “possible terrorist” on the government’s watch list, a spokesman for the agency said Thursday. Trooper Alan Davidson said a Chevrolet HHR rental car was stopped shortly after 9 p.m. Oct. 6 for speeding [...]
Autoblog (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
Filed under: Recalls , Safety , Technology In the wake of Toyota's huge floor mat recall , theorists have come up with several survival strategies designed to overcome a throttle that's stuck wide-open. Putting some of these theories to the test - and debunking several myths in the process - is the team over at Consumer Reports . With a large test track and a fleet of vehicles at their disposal, the...
Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Recent reports of stuck accelerator pedals causing crashes and Toyota’s enormous recall has caused many to question whether or not a vehicle’s brakes are powerful enough to overpower the engine to stop a vehicle, and what you should do if you are ever in that situation. Most experts agree that a typical production car engine won’t overpower the car’s brakes from a stop. But...
The Auto Prophet (Free subscription) | 09/25/2009
The UAW and CAW have released a list of vehicles which they endorse, because they are assembled by unionized plants in North America. There are some "Big 3" vehicles which are notably missing because they are assembled in Mexico, such as the Chevrolet HHR. Others have an * because some variants are built in Mexico while others are built in US or Canadian union plants, such as the GM pickups....
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
DETROIT (AP) -- Higher sales, in part from the government's Cash for Clunkers program, are spurring General Motors Co. to boost production at several of its factories. The automaker said Tuesday it will add 60,000 vehicles to its production in the third and mainly the fourth quarter. It will also bring back about 1,350 laid-off workers in the U.S. and Canada. GM will add a shift to its CAMI factory...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
• US 'cash for clunkers' programme helped spur sales • Carmaker plans to add shifts to various plants Higher sales, in part from the US government's "cash for clunkers" programme, are spurring General Motors Company to boost production at several of its factories. The automaker said today it will add 60,000 vehicles to its production in the third quarter and mainly the fourth quarter....
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 08/08/2009
Sacramento County sheriff's deputies are searching for the person who fatally shot a man in front of an apartment complex in the Arden Arcade area shortly after midnight. Deputies were called to report of a shooting in the 2700 block of Corabel Lane, south of Marconi Avenue, at 12:24 a.m. today. They found a 30-year-old man lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his neck. Paramedics arrived...
Subcompact Culture (Free subscription) | 08/07/2009
Say you're a business that needs an enclosed vehicle to haul stuff, but you don't need anything too big like a Dodge Sprinter; you need something larger than a Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, etc.; and want something more utilitarian than a Nissan Cube or Scion xB. You want something that gets decent mileage, is versatile, easy to park, and has a warranty. Ford may just have the perfect vehicle: The 2010...
Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 07/27/2009
The “Cash for clunkers” program intended to jump start auto sales is in full gear. The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) allows consumers to trade in their gas guzzler for an instant credit toward the purchase of a more fuel-efficient vehicle based on specific qualifications. All automakers are hoping to benefit from the potential sales surge. In particular, Chrysler and GM could benefit...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/26/2009
Current models New vehicles, 2010-12 Name Type Assembly site 2008 sales Name Type Assembly site Chevrolet Aveo Subcompact Lordstown, Ohio 188,045 Chevrolet Aveo replacement Subcompact Orion Chevrolet HHR Compact Ramos Arizpe, Mexico 96,053 Chevrolet Cruze Compact Lordstown, Ohio Pontiac G5 Compact Lordstown, Ohio 25,439 Chevrolet Orlando Compact Detroit/Hamtramck Pontiac Solstice Roadster Wilmington,...
It's My Mind (Free subscription) | 07/25/2009
Chevrolet HHR Chrysler PT Cruiser Heh, currently I'm in Motor City, MoTown, or Detroit, Michigan. This is a city that's not doing very well right now, but it's forever known for being an important city for the auto industry. Too bad that the two of the big three automakers are struggling enough where they recieve government bailout money to keep them afloat. Well the purpose of this post is not to...
Straightline (Free subscription) | 07/23/2009
Automotive News is reporting that Bryan Nesbitt, a GM designer famous for penning the Chrysler PT Cruiser and later the Chevrolet HHR, will be named head of Cadillac tomorrow. He will report directly to Bob Lutz. Nesbitt has been with General Motors since 2001. Automotive News: GM designer Nesbitt to be named head of Cadillac
Consumer Reports Cars Blog (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
For our August issue test group, we tested hatchbacks and wagons. These vehicles are good alternatives to small SUVs. They offer better fuel economy, have a sedan-like ride, and flexible cargo-carrying capabilities. The full road tests from the magazine (available to subscribers), have been posted online, along with videos of some of the models hosted by our automotive experts. These videos highlight...
Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog (Free subscription) | 06/29/2009
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma From KOCO of June 25, 2009 Shop Owner Shoots Would-Be Robber A jewelry store owner in Oklahoma City opened fire on a would-be robber on Thursday, sending him to the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. Police said they were called to the scene of a shooting at Northwest 23rd Street and Villa Avenue. “When officers arrived at this location, they did find evidence that...
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trymi | 02/27/2009
The Chevrolet HHR is currently being offered with exclusive old-school design and an optional eco-friendly LPG autogas power alternative. The five-door distinguished itself with its two-tone exterior paint finish and stainless steel elements. It comes with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve powerplant that outputs 170hp (125kW) and can run on both gasoline or low-cost and eco-friendly LPG auto fuel
whipdaddy | 02/25/2009
This Capone Chevrolet HHR by HEARTBEAT Motors sports an old-school design (reminiscent of the late forties) with an optional eco-friendly LPG autogas power. It has a 2.4L 4 Cylinder engine which produces 170hp and can run on gas or low-cost eco-friendly LPG autogas. While this HHR is not bulletproof it does have an extensive safety package that includes front passenger and driver side airbags. *********PICTURES:...
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