Can GM Comply with the EPA manufacturing rules?

Sites average 25 percent reduction in energy intensity. GM’s 30 plants represent nearly a third of all sites that have achieved the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry.




DETROIT – General Motors has cut energy intensity at 30 North American plants by an average of 25 percent – equivalent to  the emissions from powering 97,000 U.S. homes – to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star© Challenge for Industry.

Collectively, the manufacturing facilities avoided more than 778,380 metric tons of greenhouse gas. It would require the planting of 20 million trees that grow for 10 years to mitigate the same amount. 
And the efforts saved GM $50 million in energy costs.

EPA’s program challenges manufacturing companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving their energy efficiency by 10 percent within five years. The GM plants agreed to establish an energy intensity baseline normalized by production volume. They set a 10-percent improvement goal, implemented energy efficiency projects, tracked energy use and verified savings.

"EPA congratulates GM for achieving these important energy efficiency improvements," said Jean Lupinacci, chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial and Industrial Program. "Energy efficiency can deliver significant financial and environmental benefits, and we look forward to GM's continued leadership and partnership with ENERGY STAR."

To achieve the challenge, GM employed tactics such as benchmarking energy use through energy management systems; automating shut-down of equipment; and upgrading to energy-efficient lighting and more-efficient heating and cooling systems.

The achievements follow the Lansing (Mich.) Delta Township plant receiving EPA Energy Star Certification for performing in the top 25th percentile of similar facilities nationwide.  Worldwide, GM is committed to reducing emissions and petroleum dependence by being more energy efficient.

“GM employees at all levels help us reduce energy use and be more efficient throughout our operations,” said Mike Robinson, GM vice president of Sustainability and Global Regulatory Affairs. “With this also comes a strong business case – these improvements saved us $50 million, which helps make the company more competitive.”

GM’s 30 plants represent nearly a third of all sites that have achieved the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry. According to the EPA, 86 of the 386 manufacturing sites that have taken the challenge have met the goal to date, improving their energy efficiency by 10 percent or more.
For more information on GM’s environmental commitment, visit www.gm.com/environment and GM’s sustainability blog http://www.gmbeyondnow.com/.
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Just Delivered: 2012 Centennial Corvette Z06

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is one of the first dealers to take delivery of a brand new, 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette Z06! This magnificent car pays tribute to Chevrolet's heritage in performance, quality, and deep American values.



"The co-founder of Chevrolet of Chevrolet was a fearless racer and innovator.  His track reputation helped establish a brand known for performance, durability and value.  Those traits remain at the core of Chevrolet, which today is one of the world's largest automotive brands."

Over the years, Chevrolet has had many iconic cars over the years with perhaps the Corvette being the most iconic.  The Great American Sports Car is the icon of icons not just in automobiles, but is an American icon.  Building a sports car to commemorate 100 years of Chevrolet has to represent every aspect of Chevrolet in the last 100 years, and what better car to choose than the pinnacle of American Muscle, the Corvette.

The Centennial Edition Corvette is special from its cutting edge technology such as Magnetic Selective Ride Control, all the way down to the contrast interior stitching and leather appointments emphasizing Corvette’s bold and aggressive persona.

“The Centennial Edition not only celebrates our 100 years, it once again pushes Corvette forward for a new generation of sports car fans.” – Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing.

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac in Monroe, NC is the first dealership to receive a Centennial Edition Corvette!  The car is going through its initial inspection and washing, and then will be the centerpiece of the lot, ready for enthusiasts from everywhere to come and check it out.

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Chevy Runs Deep

Allen Jackson has had his share of American Classics over the years. However when he first saw this 57' Belair Convertible, he knew he had to have it. Unfortunately, for Allen it wasn't for sale.

The car was being stored by the widower of the man who had owned it for many years. He asked the woman to promise that when she was ready to sell it, she would give him a chance at buying it. Allen called the woman once a year for 16 years, until one day she decided to keep her promise and gave Allen a chance to buy it. Well the rest is history as you can see by the grin on Allen's face............Wow!! Chevy does Run Deep................

Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Automotive Group Saves Middle School Sports

We had some great news via an announcement by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). Recently, CMS made the decision based on budget cuts to eliminate the majority of middle school athletic programs. Many community leaders, educators, students and parents were very concerned about how the youth in Charlotte would be negatively impacted if middle school sports were eliminated. True, some kids in more affluent areas could make up for the lack of school athletics in rec leagues, however kids in low-income families can't always afford it, or have one or both parents working, and simply don't have time. Well that has all changed, and a big thanks is owed to Charlotte businessman and NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. A $250,000 donation directly to the middle school athletic programs has come from Hendrick Automotive.

The official CMS Press Release:

Teenagers and parents in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area received great news today thanks to Mr. Hendrick. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) announced a $250,000 sponsorship from Hendrick Automotive Group and Hendrickcars.com to support middle school sports. Due to budget shortfalls, CMS drastically cut the middle school sports program. The contribution, along with a gift from an unidentified source, provides enough funding for the school system to provide a full slate of 13 sports at the district’s 32 middle schools for the upcoming school year.

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac Family Fun Day and Camaro Giveaway Approaches!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is planning an annual Family Fun Day, a day of child safety, food, games, prizes and excitement for August 20th!



Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac will be hosting a Family Fun Day on August 20th! Come by the dealership to join the festivities tailored to all ages!

The highest priority of Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is customer interaction and satisfaction.  We are devoting a day to our customers on August 20th, 2011 by doing a Family Fun Day!  This day will have activities to cater to all ages, from the very young to teens, and adults.

Activities will include Child ID, Child Safety Seat Inspections, a petting zoo, Inflatables and Jump Castles, great food, games and fun!  And of course, we will be featuring the hottest new Chevrolets and Cadillacs all day long!  Cars featured include Camaros, CTSs, Corvettes, Cruzes, Malibus, STSs, Escalades, and many more!

If you've been putting off checking out the latest Chevrolet and Cadillacs, August 20th is the time to come on down to Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac!  Test drive cars and partake in the many activities we have planned for the day!

A DJ and MC will also be featured all day to host various contests, games and events!  Brian Babcock of South Charlotte Productions, a Charlotte based entertainment agency will be mixing music from all genres as well as interacting with folks all day long at Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac will also unveil The Weekend Camaro Getaway Sweepstakes!  This chance to win a Camaro for a weekend will run from August 19th to September 9th.  Fans will enter via a portal on the Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac Facebook page that will become viewable on August 19th.  Participants will be asked to enter basic contact information, all of which will be stored on a secure server. A winner will be electronically drawn at random from all entries on September 9th, and final results will be posted on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Reduce Noise? Chevrolet Malibu Engineers are All Ears

Sound experts use advanced technologies to make 2013 Malibu cabin quiet.



A room full of audiophiles may not agree on a single style of music, but most concur that ordinary MP3 player ear buds don’t have the technology to deliver concert-quality sound. Likewise, Chevrolet noise engineers threw out conventional tools to evaluate the interior sound quality of the all-new 2013 Malibu sedan.

In the intensely competitive midsize car segment, customers expect refined, quiet interiors. The challenge for engineers is that sound – like music – is very subjective, and people respond to it differently. “To tune the sound properties to appeal to the widest possible audience, we need to make sure everyone hears the same thing,” said Kara Gordon, Malibu’s lead acoustic engineer.

Gordon and her fellow engineers are using better sound reproduction in the lab to help make the 2013 Malibu sedan one of the most refined and quiet midsize sedans available when it launches early next year.

They are doing this by equipping pre-production Malibus with a mannequin-like recording device called an Aachen HEAD. Named for the headquarters of Head Acoustics GmbH in Aachen, Germany, the head is a digital recording tool that closely matches the way humans process sound with both their ears. The Aachen HEAD technology preserves the binaural attributes of the sound, regardless of whether it’s inside or outside of a moving vehicle.

The device mimics the head of an average-sized person and incorporates specially calibrated, highly accurate digital microphones in each ear position. The microphones use a precise, 24-bit recording resolution to enable dynamic range equal with human hearing.

The Aachen HEAD is typically belted into the passenger seat or rear seat farthest from the driver. The recordings are made as the test Malibus are driven on a variety of road surfaces at a range of speeds.

At General Motors’ “Jury Room” in Milford, Mich., groups of engineers listen to the Malibu’s interior noise recordings and rate them on several criteria.

The Jury Room is equipped with a high-fidelity audio playback system that features Stax SR-303 electrostatic ear speakers. Unlike those little white buds, the large, rectangular Stax units fit over the ear and feature a large, translucent electrostatic film for precise sound reproduction.

The stock ear buds that come with a digital music player can reproduce sounds from a low end of 20 Hz to a maximum of 20,000 Hz, but all audio devices experience distortion as they approach the limits of their range.

In contrast, the Stax ear speakers’ range goes from just 7 Hz all the way up to 41,000 Hz, well beyond the range of the human ear. However, that extra head room means the speakers are always closer to their sweet spot for the sounds we can hear. That means everyone evaluating the sounds of a Malibu or any other Chevrolet hears the same sounds, regardless of which set of ear speakers is used, giving the engineers more consistent feedback on sound quality.

“The typical acoustic memory of the human ear to discern subtle yet important differences is about 10 seconds – or about the time it takes to go from one vehicle to another. The Aachen HEAD, our Jury Room and high-tech headphones make it possible for us to give our Malibu customers the quietest, most pleasing interior sound quality possible,” said Gordon.

The new Malibu will feature components that prevent tire, wind and road noise from entering the cabin.  Several components such as noise-reducing outside rear view mirrors, laminated side glass and noise-absorption pads are strategically placed to make the cabin quiet and improve the overall quality inside.

[b]About 2013 Malibu[/b]

The new Chevrolet Malibu will be sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. It will be available in LS, LT, ECO and LTZ models in North America. Malibu production in the United States is scheduled to begin in early 2012 with the ECO model. Malibu will be built in multiple locations around the globe, including the Fairfax, Kan. and Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plants in the United States. Pricing will be announced later this year.

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Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac Family Fun Day Approaches! August 20th!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is planning the annual Family Fun Day, a day of food, games, prizes and excitement for August 20th!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac will be hosting a Family Fun Day on August 20th! Come by the dealership to join the festivities tailored to all ages!

The highest priority of Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is customer interaction and satisfaction. We are devoting a day to our customers on August 20th, 2011 by doing a Family Fun Day! This day will have activities to cater to all ages, from the very young to teens, and adults.


Join the event for yourself on our Facebook event page!  Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac Family Fun Day

Activities will include Child ID, Child Safety Seat Inspections, a petting zoo, Inflatables and Jump Castles, great food, games and fun! And of course, we will be featuring the hottest new Chevrolets and Cadillacs all day long! Cars featured include Camaros, CTSs, Corvettes, Cruzes, Malibus, STSs, Escalades, and many more!

If you've been putting off checking out the latest Chevrolet and Cadillacs, August 20th is the time to come on down to Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac! Test drive cars and partake in the many activities we have planned for the day!

A DJ and MC will also be featured all day to host various contests, games and events! Brian Babcock of South Charlotte Productions, a Charlotte based entertainment agency will be mixing music from all genres as well as interacting with folks all day long at Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac!

Come by to partake in the fun and festivities at Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac! We will also have some of the hottest new Chevrolet and Cadillacs on display for your viewing pleasure! Corvettes, Hendrick Performance Camaros, Cadillac CTS-Vs, etc.

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GM Manual Transmission Problems

GM works to prevent problems with manual transmissions and prevent expensive recalls.

PONTIAC, Mich. – Woodward Avenue became the first concrete highway in the world in 1909. Three years later, the first electric traffic light was installed on the road that runs from downtown Detroit to downtown Pontiac.

A lesser known historical fact is that Woodward Avenue driving styles have helped improve transmission durability by inspiring a test procedure based on the rigors of strip driving.

GM sent engineers to Woodward Avenue as early as 1967 to simulate some of the tortures placed on manual transmissions and “street” testing has become the norm. The test procedure combines elements of the worst-case shifting style of some manual transmission customers, including repeated high-torque launches and high-rev shifts.

“We’ve been evolving the Woodward test to make sure our transmissions live through repeated performance-style shifting,” said Brad Bur, GM assistant chief engineer for manual transmissions. “Of course we encourage safe driving, but we know burnouts and quick shifting are the reality. We have to design and engineer our transmissions to succeed in every possible scenario, including the street.”

Transmission components like clutches and gears have been dramatically improved over the years through tests like the Woodward test, which is responsible for a nearly 600-percent increase in flawless transmission shift cycles.

“This is one of the ways we are able to offer one of the best powertrain warranties in the business,” said Bur. “We use this test on all our performance manual transmissions like those found in the Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro.”

Woodward Avenue is home of the Dream Cruise, a vintage car cruise that dates to the cruising heydays of the 1950s and 1960s. It takes place along Woodward Avenue in Detroit and its northern suburbs. The Dream Cruise routinely gathers more than 1.5 million participants and spectators to celebrate the automotive heritage of the Motor City.

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Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac offers a Below Invoice Sale

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is offering every Silverado below factory invoice for a limited time!

If you’re anything like me, you may have been thinking about a new car or truck for some time, but every time you get semi-serious purchasing, something in your life changes and, it just never ends up happening. Well now is the time to purchase that truck of your dreams with Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac's Below Invoice Sale!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac has a HUGE inventory of Silverado 1500s, 2500HDs, and work trucks for you to choose between. From the economical, 4.8 V8 to the monster Twin Turbo Duramax Diesel, from two wheel drive to four wheel drive, we've got the right truck for you.

On a 2011 Chevy Silverado Work Truck with a Regular Cab, 2WD, an economical but high torque V6, and an automatic transmission, we'll sell it brand new for just $16,850 or $256/Month!

If the work truck isn't quite what you’re looking for, we can offer you more Comfort and style in a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab. This truck features the 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 engine with active fuel management, a 6-speed Automatic Transmission and 2WD. Comfortably fit 5 people inside this truck, tow to your hearts content, and get monster V8 power without the gas guzzling. Automatically switch to 4 cylinder mode for fuel saving on the highway with active fuel management. This can be yours for only $23,033!

If a little more room is what you’d like, we’ve got you covered. We’re offering our 2011 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab LS complete with 2WD, a 4.8l V8 engine, HD trailer towing package, and an automatic transmission. The price you ask? Only $24,935!

The Tent Event allows Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac to price these trucks all below invoice, and on top of that, we offer low interest rates for ALL credit scores!

If you’re still not sure if now is the right time to buy, we completely understand. But why not drop by; check out our huge inventory of Silverado trucks, and test drive one for yourself. We promise that we will not pressure you to commit to buying anything you are not comfortable with. Customer satisfaction is our top priority at Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac!

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Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac has the 2011 and 2012 Cruze ready to go!

The Chevrolet Cruze is the most fuel efficient gas-only vehicle in America. Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac in Monroe, NC has a large inventory, with the ability to order any color/option combination.

Even though the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is so popular it became the best-selling compact in America just months after its launch, and the Cruze Eco is so economical that it’s actually the most fuel-efficient gas-only vehicle in the country, Chevy wasn’t about to rest on its laurels. Instead, engineers worked diligently to make the 2012 Cruze even more fuel efficient—and succeeded.

Thanks to a revised axle ratio, the 2012 Cruze Eco with its standard 1.4-liter turbocharged Ecotec engine and available six-speed automatic transmission will be able to achieve up to 43 mpg highway, while the standard Cruze with the same powertrain will be able to reach 38 mpg highway. The optional manual 6 speed Cruze Eco can manage 50mpg on the highway!

Said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing: “Fuel economy is the top reason customers buy a compact and the Cruze’s greater efficiency for 2012 makes it all the more attractive.”

But that’s not all that’s new for the new model year. In addition to increasing the Cruze’s fuel economy, Chevy also is increasing its value by incorporating one of 2011’s most popular option packages into the car’s already long list of standard features. The new content includes:

Bluetooth phone connectivity

A USB port

Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

Cruise control

A leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

And remember, this is on top of standard equipment like air conditioning, remote keyless entry, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system with a three-month complimentary subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio, power windows, a fuel-saving rack-mounted electric power steering system and a segment-best 10 air bags.

“Chevrolet is committed to responding to what customers want and making it easier for them,” said Scheidt. “Adding these previously optional features streamlines the ordering process and answers the call of what our customers told us should be standard.”

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will go on sale later this year.

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Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac Gives Away Free Oil Changes, Car Washes, Etc. Taillight Tuesday!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac in Monroe has been looking for a way to interact with fans and customers on Social Networking, mainly Facebook. We’ve launched our weekly promotion, Taillight Tuesday.

Taillight Tuesday is a unique opportunity to let fans the Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/hendrickchevroletcadillac) share their knowledge of different Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles, while at the same time winning valuable things such as free oil changes, car washes, massages, and even a Camaro!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is working to build customer confidence by interacting with customers and fans over their medium of choice – social networking. Taillight Tuesday provides them the unique opportunity to do just that; interact with customers in a fun, exciting manner.

“We don’t necessarily care if our Facebook promotions sell customers on a car with us right then and there, we just want them to know that we’re here and if they decide to come by to see what we have to offer, our door is always open” said Brian Babcock, social media director and part of the business development center at Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac.

Building positive relations with their community, both locally, and over social media is something that Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac general manager Dave Brown believes is the key to success.

“We enhance a positive image with all customers, friends of customers, and potential customers”. Marketing managers at Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac believe that the recent implementation of QR Coding on all vehicles has been a major contributing factor to placing the buying power in the customer’s hands. The no pressure approach is one that Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac believes is essential to the kind of sales environment they want.

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So, Where's the Chevy Volt? Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac plans to unveil the much anticipated car!

For months, loyal Chevy customers waited patiently for the arrival of the Chevrolet Volt that was originally intended to be on market by the end of 2010.

Unfortunately, disappointing news was delivered that the wait was extended for many Chevy dealerships. Recently, the 2011 Volt was named the 2011 North American Car of the Year, being the seventh award for the trendy vehicle, by 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the U.S. Being the third time for Chevrolet to receive this award and the fourth time for General Motors.

Only a few states have the Volt available for purchase; now, there are promises of the Chevy Volt’s out break across the nation by the end of 2011. During the second quarter of the year, customers nationwide will be able to order their own Volt.

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac is counting down the days till the arrival of the popular vehicle! We are preparing for the 2011 Chevy Volt by September of 2011. With prestigious industrial awards already named for the vehicle, customers inquiries and pre-orders are coming in by the dozen.

Our excitement continues to grow too! With the business booming, the Chevrolet Volt helps bring in many new Chevy customers to Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac’s open doors. The new electric vehicle offers a total driving range of up to 379 miles, based on EPA estimates. For the first 40 miles of driving time, the Volt can drive tailpipe-emissions-free using a full charge of electricity. When the 16-kWh lithium-ion battery begins to run low, a gas-powered engine starts to operate to extend the driving range another 344 miles on a full tank.

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac will be the first ones to let the Charlotte area to know of the arrival of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Stay tuned because hopefully within a few short months, you will be able to get your very own Volt!

Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac will be joining the Volt festivities with a public unveiling of this new much anticipated vehicle this September. Customers will be given a detailed walk around of the vehicle and opportunities to test drive the future in green transportation. More information to come! Keep checking for more information about this event!

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Chevrolet Harnesses Sun to Power Volts and Dealerships - Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac

Capacity to charge a dozen Volts daily; excess energy to supplement dealer’s use Two dozen U.S. dealerships pledge to install solar-powered charging stations.

Chevrolet is harnessing the power of the sun to install solar-powered electric charging stations for its Volts at dealerships in North America. The Green Zone initiative will generate electricity equivalent to 12 full vehicle charges per day and excess electricity created will help supplement the dealership’s power needs.

“The Chevrolet Green Zone will provide our U.S. dealers with added flexibility when it comes to charging their vehicles, while also reinforcing GM’s commitment to renewable energy projects,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Chevrolet Marketing and Strategy.

American Chevrolet in Modesto, Calif., and Al Serra Auto Plaza in Grand Blanc, Mich., are the first U.S. dealerships to complete their solar charging capability by installing Green Zones on their property.

“The question isn’t whether to install a solar canopy, it’s where and how many,” said Joe Serra, president of Serra Automotive. “It’s a win for us because the electricity generated will help reduce operating costs, and it’s a win for the environment since solar power helps reduce our carbon footprint.”

Each canopy generates enough electricity for up to 4,500 charges per vehicle annually. The proof of concept for the Green Zone project is housed at the Detroit Hamtramck assembly plant, manufacturing home of the Volt.

“The beauty of this program is that there is no capital cost required from the dealership,” said Dave Halvorson, president of American Chevrolet in Modesto. “Not only do we generate the solar energy to increase our reliance on renewable electricity, but the Green Zone is a billboard of our commitment to the environment.”

The Chevy Green Zone Initiative is part of GM Ventures’ recent announcement to invest $7.5 million inSunlogics, a solar panel manufacturing and development company that will supply the panels and install the dealer charging stations. Both American Chevrolet and Al Serra Chevrolet partnered with Sunlogics for installation of their Green Zones.

“Just one of these canopies provides enough renewable energy to power two to three homes per year, or more than 25 percent of a dealership’s energy consumption,” said Perry. “Collectively, that will be a lot of power we are putting back into the grid.”

As part of the GM Ventures investment announcement in Sunlogics, General Motors committed to double its solar output globally – from 30 megawatts to 60 megawatts by 2015. The company derives 1.4 percent of its U.S. energy consumption from renewable resources.

GM is the leading user of renewable energy in automotive manufacturing. It has three of the largest automotive rooftop solar power installations in the United States, and the world’s largest rooftop solar installation at its car assembly plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Additionally, GM has started construction on a new solar field at its Detroit-Hamtramck facility and completed construction on a solar array on top of its Baltimore Operations facility.

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Chevrolet Volt Faces Production Shortages

As the much anticipated Chevy Volt begins to leave the assembly lines, to keep the pace against the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet must up the ante on producing their newest green vehicle.

General Motors plans to boost output of its Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric sedan to 5,000 a month to satisfy demand and overtake Nissan, which has its all-electric Leaf, Bloomberg News reports.

Nissan has sold 3,875 Leafs (Leaves?) to GM's 2,745 Volts. Not only is the Nissan about $7,000 or more cheaper, but Nissan has been making more -- despite the Japanese earthquake in March.

Bloomberg says:

At today's production levels, both vehicles are in short supply and the automakers have thousands of consumers on waiting lists. It's still unknown whether customers ultimately prefer a pure electric car like the Leaf or a plug-in hybrid like the Volt that can travel longer distances, and how many people are willing to pay for the gas-saving technology.

"This is very much about supply constraints as opposed to a sales race," Rebecca Lindland, an analyst with IHS Automotive, a research firm based in Lexington, Mass. "Next year will really show true demand for these kinds of cars and which one wins."

GM will quickly expand output as it pushes toward a goal of selling 10,000 Volts in the USA this year, Posawatz said.

GM plans to assemble 60,000 next year at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with 45,000 of them earmarked for U.S. buyers.

"It's fair to say GM underestimated demand for the Volt," he said. "By January, the capacity we need will be online."

GM restarted Detroit-Hamtramck this month after shutting it down in June. The factory was retooled to also produce the Chevrolet Malibu sedan early next year. U.S. sales of the sedan, also made in Fairfax, Kan., rose 13% in the first half to 122,783.

Nissan builds the Leaf in Oppama, Japan, and has annual capacity to make 50,000 of the car next year. The company has sold 9,687 of them globally through the first week of July, about 4,000 of them in the USA, said Brian Brockman, a spokesman. The Yokohama-based company expects monthly U.S. Leaf deliveries to be at about the same rate as in June, when dealers sold 1,708, he said.

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Hendrick Chevrolet Cadillac has taken an active role to put the power of car shopping and buying truly in the customers’ hands. A new QR browsing and coding system compatible with smartphones has been implemented to help customers shop.

The car dealership is the quintessential sales environment. Therefore, it is not surprising to see this industry develop a logical and contextual use for QR codes and mobile optimization. Over the past few years, the auto industry has been changing; consumers are clutching their cash tight to their chests, causing dealerships to increase the level of service on all fronts. The addition of the QR code to the sales sticker is a logical progression.

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