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GM, OnStar announce ‘Push On’ sweepstakes

Filed under: Technology, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC

OnStar 'Push On' Sweepstakes

Starting today, General Motors is holding a car giveaway sweepstakes through its OnStar division. The contest will award 10 lucky OnStar users a brand new Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick or GMC of their choosing. To enter, contestants need only to push their vehicle’s OnStar button.

According to GM, it’s not necessary for the contestants to be OnStar subscribers to enter – all you need is an OnStar-equppied vehicle and you’re ready to go. The idea here is that non-subscribing customers enter the contest and realize the many benefits of having OnStar.

The winners of the contest will be allowed to pick any General Motors product as their prize – everything from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 or Cadillac CTS-V to the Buick Regal or GMC Canyon. (Pick the CTS-V Sport Wagon. You’ll thank us later.) The only vehicle off limits is the illustrious Chevrolet Volt. GM’s contest is open for entries until May 31. Hit the jump for GM’s official press release.

[Source: General Motors]

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GM, OnStar announce ‘Push On’ sweepstakes originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AMG and Ducati announce partnership, will sponsor MotoGP effort

Filed under: LA Auto Show, Motorsports, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Mercedes-Benz, Motorcycle, Celebrities, Luxury

Nicky Hayden at AMG event at LA Auto Show

It’s a good time to jump on the Ducati MotoGP bandwagon. Sure, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer always fields a highly competitive juggernaut of a racing team, despite being a small fraction of the size of its chief rivals. But, with the recent signing of fan-favorite and nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi, it would seem that the focus will never be more, um, focused on the bright red racers.

Plus, let’s not forget about Nicky Hayden, who carries around his own fair share of fans, particularly in the United States, which is surely a crucial market for both Ducati and Mercedes-Benz. As such, it’s not exactly shocking to hear that the German automaker, and more specifically its AMG performance division, has tossed its support and most assuredly a few bucket-loads of cash in the direction of the Bologna-based Ducati MotoGP team.

At this point, it’s too early to know how far the partnership will extend, but the automaker brought along the previously mentioned Kentucky Kid to the 2010 LA Auto Show to announce that it has entered into a marketing partnership with Ducati and will provide support along with serving as the brand’s Official Car Partner starting with the 2011 race season. As such, AMG machines will be available for test drives at selected Ducati events and vice versa.

[Source: Mercedes-Benz | Image: TwitPic]

AMG and Ducati announce partnership, will sponsor MotoGP effort originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony and Nissan announce GT Academy for U.S. [w/video]

Filed under: Etc., Nissan, Toys/Games

Gran Turismo 5If you’ve been a long-suffering-standing fan of Gran Turimso here in the U.S., you probably know all about the game franchise’s GT Academy. The clever marketing ploy pitted European Gran Turismo fans against one another for a chance to hop behind the wheel of a real-life Nissan 350Z race car. Now it looks like American gamers will get the same chance. Nissan has announced that Sony is firing up the GT Academy in our neck of the woods. Racers will campaign various Nissan hardware in time trials, unlocking free content as they race.

Finally, the top 32 racers will compete live for just 16 slots in the finals. Those 16 gamers will go lock horns in a variety of competitions, including ones that involve hot-shoeing genuine Nissan 370Z and GT-R race cars around a track. Finally, the winner will have a chance to train with professional drivers and race as part of a professional team. Hit the jump to watch a video and for the full press release.

[Source: Nissan]

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Sony and Nissan announce GT Academy for U.S. [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chrysler, Volvo announce new recalls

Filed under: Recalls, Chrysler, Volvo

Both Chrysler and Volvo have announced fairly sizeable recalls. Chrysler is bringing a total of 26,397 cars, trucks and vans back to dealers to replace a faulty power steering line the company says could cause an engine fire. The hoses have been found to separate from the crimped end thanks to a change in the type of materials used in the hose’s manufacturing process. The Detroit News reports that as of right now, Chrysler isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries that have arisen as a result of the problem. The recall covers the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 300 as well as the Dodge Charger, Challenger, Avenger and Journey as well as the 2011 Ram.

Meanwhile, Volvo is recalling 9,746 vehicles due to faulty airbags. Certain 2010-2011 S80, XC60, XC70 and V70 models have been found to have faulty wiring connectors attached to the clock spring in the driver side steering wheel. That fault may cause the vehicle’s airbag to fail to deploy properly. Workers will repair the problem with a metal shim.

[Source: The Detroit News]

Chrysler, Volvo announce new recalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BREAKING: General Motors to announce Chevy Volt pricing/ordering on Tuesday [w/poll]

Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Hatchback, Chevrolet, GM, Earnings/Financials, Electric

2011 Chevrolet Volt – Click above for high-res image gallery

The three-year-long wait for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt’s official U.S. price tag will finally be over in less than 24 hours. At the Plug-In 2010 Conference in San Jose, California on Tuesday, GM VP of Marketing Joel Ewanick will announce pricing details and the ordering process for the Volt. Following the announcement, there will be a live online webchat with Volt Marketing Director Tony DiSalle.

While we’re waiting for the official announcement, you can through to the jump for a brief press release and then take our poll below.

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Gallery: 2011 Chevy Volt

[Source: General Motors]

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BREAKING: General Motors to announce Chevy Volt pricing/ordering on Tuesday [w/poll] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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