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What do airplanes, basketballs, and GMC trucks have to do with each other?
They’re all in GM’s latest advertisement!
In one of GMC’s latest commercials, GM teamed up with a group of students from Texas A&M that goes by the name Dude Perfect. The group of students is known for making challenging and very elaborate basketball shots.
Take a look at the video – the Dude Perfect group sets up a basketball shot from an airplane! Pretty sweet, but I still question how effective the ad will be at selling GMC trucks. In any case, the video is worth of watching.
Ford plans to spend $135 million and create 220 “green” jobs in Michigan
Ford is planning on increasing its investment in battery hybrid and electric vehicles in Michigan by spending $135 million and creating 220 jobs. The investment will be used to expand research in battery-hybrid applications, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities at two plants. Ford will hire 170 workers at two plants that build battery packs and other components, as well as 50 engineers for electric-vehicle development. Having the highest unemployment rate in the country, this is great news for Michigan.
Read the full news story at USA Today.
Question: when can you have too much power? Never! Check out the latest creation from the Hennessey performance tuning shop in Houston, Texas – the Hennessey HPE700; a twin-turbo Camaro with 847 horsepower and 801 lb-ft torque at the rear wheels.
Check out the video of the car strapped to a dyno and read the full story at Autoblog.
Check out this cool little review (and listen to the awesome sounds) of the new 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 as it tears up some curves.
Good news for GM and its customers – GM will be working with Google’s Android operating system to add new functionality and features via smartphones to its OnStar system. Currently, GM is relying on OnStar to provide various connected services, such as unlocking doors, calling emergency services in the event of an accident, and unlocking doors. With Google’s Android, GM will be able to expand those services to include things like navigation, mapping and routing, and using Google’s advanced search features. GM’s system will be similar to what Ford is doing with Sync, except GM will be developing its own applications as opposed to approving applications that work with the system.
The first vehicle to use Google’s Android is the Chevrolet Volt. The Volt is a perfect vehicle to incorporate this technology, allowing customers to review and change settings related to the battery, charge status, etc.
Read the full new story at The New York Times Blog.
Check out video of the 2011 Mustang GT500 doin’ it’s thang
One word; “Awesome!”
Check out some slo-motion footage of GM’s latest offerings!
There really isn’t much to say here, other than these videos are pretty sweet! They show some of the testing that goes into making a new car, but this time in slow-motion!
According to some unnamed source (as usual), Google may be readying its Android operating system for use in vehicles, specifically GM vehicles. The system would allow customers to link their vehicles with smartphones, as well as enjoy some of the luxuries that Ford Sync customers have been enjoying.
In my opinion, this is an awesome idea, and GM should jump on this ASAP! Judging by the success of Ford’s Sync, GM needs a similar system of in-car technology. Not to mention, the Google Android operating system is becoming very mature, rivaling the likes of Apple and its iPhone.
Read the brief article at PCMag.com.
Fiesta beats Lamborghini! Also, begins production in Cuautitlán assembly plant
Well, sort of – check out this hilariously awesome video of a comparison of the Ford Fiesta and a Lamborghini.
Ford has finally begun production of the highly acclaimed Fiesta B-car in its Cuautitlán, Mexico assembly plant. The car will be available in June and is expected to compete with the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.
News courtesy of USA Today.
General Motors has teamed up with The Gas Company in Hawaii to set up a pilot system of hydrogen fueling stations. Those stations would be used to then move some of the Project Driveway fuel cell powered Chevy Equinoxes to the isalnd of Oahu. This would mark one of the first ventures of its kind and help Hawaii move towards its goal of 70% clean energy within one generation. For more details, head on over to Autoblog!
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