Archive for the ‘Acadia’ Category

This year, even if you ignore the demise of Pontiac and the uncertain future of Saturn, and Hummer, there's already going to be a very noticeable difference at Chevrolet and GMC dealerships: the 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2009 GMC Envoy are gone, and they're not coming back for 2010.

That's right; those once top-selling mid-size SUVs have seen a big decline in interest along with a slow and quiet death over the past couple of years. GM discontinued the three-row Trailblazer EXT and Envoy XL models after 2006 and all but confirmed the demise of their shorter counterparts models around that time—though they soldiered on for nearly three...

America’s in the midst of a deep recession--and no industry's suffered like the auto industry. Even so, the need for a new family car is still pressing on folks who may be readying for a new arrival, or ready to move out of a smaller car into one that’s more teen-friendly.

Which family car is the best for you? Most likely, you’re thinking of safety first—five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a full complement of safety features. You might also be thinking beyond that box and beyond the typical family hauler. Maybe you want better styling than you’d typically get from a minivan—or a little...

Much as GM can't seem to halt the massive sales and profit nosedive being handed to it by the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, 277,000 GM vehicles, despite being placed in "park," could just keep on rolling. GM is recalling the vehicles, which include the Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, and Traverse, the GMC Acadia, the Pontiac G5 and G6, and the Saturn Aura and Outlook.

The cause of the problem is a loose clip on the transmission cable; while the shifter indicates park, the actual transmission could be in another position. The warning and explanation were posted today on NHTSA's Web site.

GM dealers will perform an...