Thursday, September 27, 2012

Check out our Wall of Hope at Kenny Ross Chevrolet!

Chevrolet and General Motors employees, dealers and customers are again uniting against breast cancer, hoping to exceed the nearly $1.1 million raised by the American Cancer Society in 2011 through Chevrolet’s nationwide grassroots support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks and other activities.

Nissan Design Finds the Perfect Yellow for New York's Taxi of Tomorrow.

Each day, 600,000 New Yorkers hop in the back of a taxi -- the iconic yellow cab that is a symbol of New York City around the world. When the city's Taxi of Tomorrow, the 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi, arrives on New York streets, the vehicles will sport a new, and brighter, shade of yellow thanks to Nissan designers in San Diego, Calif.

Thank you Sarah for this five star review!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Cadillac ‘Virtual Bumpers’ Can Help Avoid Crashes.

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Front and rear automatic braking can stop vehicle if crash Imminent

DETROIT – Three new Cadillac models, including the ATS sport sedan, have a new advanced safety system that can automatically stop the vehicle in low-speed conditions to help avoid crashes. 

Cadillac’s Front and Rear Automatic Braking acts like a “virtual bumper,” slamming on the brakes as a last resort to help drivers in heavy traffic or even in parking lots and driveways where the driver might fail to see another vehicle or object in his path.

Automatic Front and Rear Braking is part of the new optional Driver Assist Package on the 2013 ATS sport sedan, XTS luxury sedan and SRX crossover. Relying on a network of sophisticated sensors and advanced electronics, the system can help drivers avoid crashes in low-speed conditions and reduce impact speed under higher speed circumstances.

“Radars, vision, and ultrasonic sensors in the vehicle are constantly analyzing data and working together to determine if a crash may be imminent,” said Charles Green, the driver performance specialist responsible for the development of the Driver Assist Package technologies. “Based on these calculations, the vehicle can automatically brake to avoid a crash or reduce impact speed, and if necessary, can apply the vehicle’s maximum braking capability.”

If the driver fails to respond to other alerts, such as the Safety Alert Seat vibrations, and a potential collision is imminent, the automatic braking is designed to apply the brakes and stop the vehicle.  The driver may override any automatic braking action taken by the vehicle. If the system brings the car to a stop, the electronic parking brake will hold the car in place until the driver presses the accelerator pedal.

In developing the technology, engineers had to finesse the system to avoid unwanted activations, ensuring that it is only a last resort.

“We have spent eight years researching driver behavior which has been incorporated into the design of automatic braking in the Cadillac ATS, XTS, and SRX,” said Green. “Our goal is to effectively provide an extra level of safety support while keeping the driver in complete control of the vehicle at all times.”

The Driver Assist Package will be available on Performance and Premium trim levels of ATS, XTS, and SRX. The package also includes side blind zone alert and full-speed range adaptive cruise control. ATS and XTS models will also feature a full-color, reconfigurable head-up display that helps keep the driver's eyes on the road.

Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com.

Source: Cadillac

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Bands Chosen for Spark and MTV Iggy Music Showcase.

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DETROIT – To celebrate the stateside arrival of the globetrotting 2013 Chevrolet Spark mini car, Chevrolet recently partnered with MTV Iggy, a multiplatform brand elevating global artists and pop culture trends, to launch “Cover the World” – a new online music showcase that will bring the hottest, breaking artists from abroad to North American shores.

MTV Iggy today introduced the four “Cover the World” global musical artists who will each cover an iconic song chosen by fans online at www.covertheworld.com, The bands are: South Korea’s WonderGirls, Jamaica’s Gyptian, Australia’s Angus Stone, and America’s All Time Low.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality.

 

Source: Chevrolet

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Bryan Heitkotter Battles Indianapolis

2011 GT Academy winner Bryan Heitkotter races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge Series.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

2012 Diamonds & Dreams | Chevy Baseball | Chevrolet

Join us as we root on youth baseball by entering for the
chance to win a field makeover for your community, a
$1,000 gift card and the 2013 Malibu Eco grand prize.
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Cadillac ATS vs The World | Morocco | Erfoud Sand Dunes

The worldwide trek takes a turn down the ancient trade route to the road's end at the Erfoud sand dunes. The northwestern corner of the Saharan Desert is where the ATS's refined cockpit gives way to the camel's saddle.

Great job by the staff at Kenny Ross Ford!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Chevy unveils pink Camaro pace car to fight breast cancer.

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Chevrolet Racing Revs Up Breast Cancer Fight
Brand to donate $200 per caution lap during AdvoCare 500 paced by pink Camaro SS

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DETROIT – Chevrolet Racing will renew the brand's fight against breast cancer this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway where every lap run under the caution flag will lead to a $200 contribution by Chevrolet to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative.

"For our 100th birthday in 2011, Chevrolet began its support of the American Cancer Society, and the generous response from our dealers, employees and customers told us we needed to help the Society fight for more birthdays," said Don Johnson, vice president of Chevrolet Sales and Service. "At Chevy, we believe everyday heroes can accomplish extraordinary things, and it is in this spirit that we work to achieve a world without breast cancer."

On Friday, 30 breast cancer survivors and their guests will spend the day at Atlanta Motor Speedway and participate in Chevrolet Camaro SS pace car rides around the historic track with Team Chevy NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jamie McMurray and four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday Jr. NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Danica Patrick also will visit with survivors for photos and autographs.

On Sunday, Chevy will donate $200 for every caution lap run during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500, paced by the pink Camaro SS featuring the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer logo. In 2011, 64 caution laps at Atlanta generated $12,800 for the American Cancer Society.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In September, Chevrolet will announce additional brand, dealer, employee and consumer activities in support of the American Cancer Society and Making Strikes Against Breast Cancer.

"Last year, contributions of more than $900,000 supported the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures and by fighting back against this disease," said Roshini George, national vice president of health promotions for the American Cancer Society. "As we approach National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, we want thank the Chevrolet family for its support and remind everyone to take the steps that make a difference in our fight against breast cancer."

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than four million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

 

Source: Chevrolet

Nissan Heisman House: Rudy

Tim Brown hangs with Sean Astin.