OnStar Supports Click It or Ticket Campaign

OnStar, the GM-based in-vehicle safety feature, is continuing its support of the NHTSA Click It or Ticket Campaign by encouraging subscribers to use their seatbelt:

OnStar announced its support of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) annual Click It or Ticket campaign, May 24 through June 6, to enforce safety belt use laws. In support of this effort, OnStar advisors will remind subscribers to buckle their seat belts in order to save lives and prevent injuries.

"Safety is our overarching commitment to the more than 5.5 million subscribers that we serve, and seat belts are the most important safety system in the vehicle," said Scott Kubicki, vice president of subscriber services, OnStar. "Increasing the national belt use rate through The Click it or Ticket campaign can save lives. OnStar applauds the efforts of law enforcement officers and safety officials and we are proud to support NHTSA.”

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First Flint-Built Silverado Pickups Head to Dealerships

The first Flint, Michigan-built 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Pickups are beginning to head to dealerships.  The plant began production of the Silverado on May 24.  The HD is a vastly improved vehicle, boasting segment-leading 21,700 pounds of towing and 6,635 pounds of payload.  (Read entire article here.)

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Features Increased Capability

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD has increased capability ratings which will make it the most powerful and capable in the segment:

To certify increased payload and towing capacities for the 2011 Silverado HD, engineers conducted a battery of tests.

Based on extensive testing at maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) to validate the durability of the powertain, drivetrain, and brake components, the GCWR is increased to 29,200 pounds.

Based on further testing in varied terrain, grades, and climates while pulling the maximum trailer weight to confirm predictable and stable handling, the maximum 5th-wheel towing capacity was increased to 21,700 pounds, and conventional towing capacity increased to 17,000 pounds.

After higher-strength steel for cargo box cross sills was specified, the team conducted additional testing hauling maximum payloads to test the stronger cargo box and rear-axle components. As a result, the maximum payload has been increased to 6,635 pounds.

Based on these improved capacities, the 2011 Silverado HD possesses segment-leading capability in horsepower, torque, conventional towing, 5th-wheel towing, and payload.

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12 2011 Chevrolet Models Will Offer Fuel-Saving Transmission

Chevrolet is showing its continued committment to fuel-efficient vehicles by offering a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission on 12 2011 models:

With the introduction of the all-new Chevrolet Cruze, 12 Chevrolet models will be offered with fuel-saving, six-speed automatic transmissions. Chevrolet has quickly become a leader in six-speed automatics, which will be available on 75 percent of all Chevrolet cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers for 2011. Compared to traditional four-speed automatics, six-speed automatics offer consumers up to four percent better fuel economy, and smoother, more responsive vehicle performance.  

“Our advanced six-speed transmissions offer customers wide-ranging benefits,” said Charlie Klein, Director, GM Global Mass, Energy and Aerodynamics, “including reduced cost of ownership, improved vehicle performance, lower CO2 emissions, and a lesser dependence on foreign oil. As such, the wide availability of six-speed transmissions is a real advantage for Chevrolet customers.”

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Chevrolet Joins "No Phone Zone" Campaign

Chevrolet recently joined Oprah Winfrey in an effort to eliminate distracted driving.  The program is called 'No Phone Zone".

Today, Chevrolet joined the “No Phone Zone” campaign, created by Oprah Winfrey and Harpo Studios, to combat distracted driving. General Motors Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre, along with UAW employees from GM’s Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, announced Chevrolet’s support of the campaign in a taped segment during “The Oprah Winfrey Show” dedicated to the first national “No Phone Zone” Day.

The campaign is dedicated to honoring the lives lost due to distracted driving, educating the public about the dangers of distracted driving and activating people to make a difference in their communities. As part of the campaign, drivers are encouraged to take the “No Phone Zone” pledge. The pledge, available at www.oprah.com, asks motorists to commit to:

Not text while driving
Not text while driving, and use only hands-free calling
Not text or use the phone while driving, and pull over to a secure location if they need to make a call

In addition to Whitacre’s appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, Chevrolet will lead an internal campaign to encourage the more than 77,000 General Motors employees in the U.S. to take the “No Phone Zone” pledge. Chevrolet will also sponsor more than 400 public service announcement (PSA) broadcasts for the “No Phone Zone” campaign. Once the PSA is finalized, it will also be available online at www.youtube.com/chevrolet.

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