Follow the Owner’s Manual instructions to install side rails on your Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon pickup with this exception: Install the rear clamps 14″ in front of the tailgate. It is not possible to fasten the rear clamps 8″ from the tailgate, as shown in the Owner’s Manual, because of the contour of the pickup bed rails. TruXedo, Inc. P.O. Box 1078, 2209 Kellen Gross Dr., Yankton, South Dakota 57078 Call Toll Free: 1-877-TRUXEDO (1-877-878-9336) Fax: (605) 664-9304 visit Us online: http... Read Full Story
According to some industry watchers, tag-teaming identical Chevrolet and GMC products isn't "fair". For the purpose of comparing truck sales at Ford Motor Company and General Motors, however, it only makes sense to - at least periodically - add up Silverado and Sierra sales. Of course, it's still nice to know how the players in GM's playground are faring independently . Surprisingly, Canadian Auto Sales statistics tell a unique story: GMC full-size pickup trucks out-sell the Chevys... Read Full Story
According to some industry watchers, tag-teaming identical Chevrolet and GMC products isn't "fair". For the purpose of comparing truck sales at Ford Motor Company and General Motors, however, it only makes sense to - at least periodically - add up Silverado and Sierra sales. Of course, it's still nice to know how the players in GM's playground are faring independently . Surprisingly, Canadian Auto Sales statistics tell a unique story: GMC full-size pickup trucks out-sell the Chevys... Read Full Story
NOTES: Actions through July 13 U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are scheduled for traditional summer shutdown the weeks of 6/29 and 7/6, except: Lansing Delta Twp. is scheduled for production the weeks of 6/29 and 7/6 Fairfax is scheduled for production the week of 7/6 ASSEMBLY - U.S. Arlington (Full Size SUV) Add down weeks of 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/01, 6/08, 6/15, 6/22 and 7/6 Bowling Green (Cadillac XLR / Chevy Corvette) Add down week of 7/13 Detroit / Hamtramck (Buick Lucerne... Read Full Story
Cars.com has found that 4 of the top 10 “most America” vehicles are made by Toyota (the Tundra, Camry, Sienna, and Venza all made the top 10). In light of Toyota’s dominance of the Cars.com list, Cars.com has named Toyota The Most “American” Manufacturer .
Instead of posting the fact that the Tundra is rated to be more “American” than both the Ram and the Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra (just like the Tundra was last year and the year before ), we thought it would be fun to list off all of... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is about the pending GM shutdowns. Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own... Read Full Story
GM Reducing Output to Align with Market Demand 13 North American assembly plants to be down multiple weeks in second and third quarters Launch vehicle schedules - Camaro, LaCrosse, Equinox and SRX - to be maintained DETROIT - General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM) announced today that, due to certain business developments, it is scheduling multiple down weeks at 13 assembly operations in North America. Under this plan, approximately 190,000 vehicles will be removed from GM's North... Read Full Story
Wall Street suits possess 20/20 vision when speaking about General Motors' history. The hindsight of those not-in-the-car- know is peerless. However, the reasons laid out for GM's bankruptcy in conventional media will be completely different from what you'll read below. A simpleton's view this may be, a true IMHO. But, take it from one who was watching this story develop years ago rather than a staff reporter on your local newspaper's staff who read Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and... Read Full Story
by Larry Lubell Just when we were all ready to “Write-Off the entire US Auto Industry, Ford Motor Co, posts a profit. Granted, the margin was small and was a product of a one-time gain of $3.4 billion conected to Ford’s debt restructuring. Ford’s restructuring was accomplished by way of Reducing its U.S. hourly workforce by about 1,000, in a deal with the U.A.W. Ford also was able to reduce it’s debt obligations by $10.1 billion; which equates to a savings of nearly $500 million / year in... Read Full Story
Just when we were all ready to "Write-Off the entire US Auto Industry, Ford Motor Co, posts a profit.
Granted, the margin was small and was a product of a one-time gain of $3.4 billion conected to Ford's debt restructuring.
“While the business environment remained extremely challenging around the world, we made significant progress on our transformation plan,” Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally said in a statement.
Ford’s executive vice president and CFO, Lewis Booth, stated, "Ford... Read Full Story
