Trucks and SUVs Power Rising Auto Industry
Just like the American economy as a whole, the American auto industry is making a steady comeback.
Leading the way for America’s auto brands is the ever-popular full-size pickup and the increasingly efficient SUV.
Read MoreVideo: Car and Drivers Shows How Crash Tests are Performed
We hear it a lot: a car, truck, or SUV has won a safety award or honor. It has been smashed, bashed, beaten, and dented into oblivion. After the car is completely totaled and the data is analyzed, the vehicle is deemed one of the safest, one of the most dangerous, or somewhere in between.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) spends thousands of hours testing and examining vehicle safety, annually awarding car Top Safety Pick Honors, but have you ever wondered what exactly goes into those tests?
How do they determine which vehicle safest? And what exactly goes into making those seemingly simple crash tests?
Read MoreAll New 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Marches into Cedar Rapids
The New Traverse: A Stylish, Refined and Athletic Crossover
When seeking the ideal family vehicle capable of accommodating eight passengers, buyers have a practical, popular choice that takes all the best attributes of a minivan and blends them with the benefits of a sport utility. The Chevrolet Traverse crossover, redesigned for 2013, offers a more refined interior, class-leading space, new and industry-exclusive safety features, enhanced style and
Chevy Volt Available at Chevyland
The benefits of an electric drivetrain with a nearly 400-mile range
With the 2011 introduction of the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors was one of the first manufacturers to offer the best of both worlds with the Voltec propulsion system, a system that can run up to 50 miles exclusively on electric power before switching to a gasoline-powered, 1.4-liter engine for around 400 miles of total range.
Read More2013 Chevy Spark Primed to Energize Cedar Rapids Streets this Summer
The 2013 Spark, the pint-sized mini car that’s been slipping through the narrow streets of Europe for the last year, is primed to hit North American shores as Chevy’s smallest city slicker to date. With more interior spaciousness than many cars in the segment––including the smart fortwo, the Fiat 500 and the Scion iQ––exceptional efficiency and a cabin loaded with technology, the Spark promises to deliver a healthy charge to the urban landscape.
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