‘GM’ Archives
Nostalgic Subcompact: Daewoo Lanos
The first Daewoo car in the U.S. was the 1988 Pontiac LeMans, which was sold until 1993. Six years later, Daewoo decided to enter the U.S. market under its own name. There were three vehicles sold: The Nubira (sedan and wagon), the Leganza sedan, and the subcompact Lanos hatchback and sedan. The little Lanos was powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC [...]
In an Uncertain Time, GM Hits a Corvette Milestone
Amid quite a lot of fanfare, GM employees at the Bowling Green plant have something to smile about in these tough times. They just finished the 1,500,000th Corvette. Bowling Green might still be taking a production break, GM might be in Chapter 11, but let that sink in again. 1.5 million Corvettes. That is something to be proud of. While slow [...]
Rank: 10 Most Important Cars From the 1990’s
It's time for another Rank list. Some vehicles are just milestones that symbolize a certain decade. Our first Rank article will delve into the 1990's. This decade is defined by the following items - The Simpsons first aired, Beavis and Butthead were a huge hit, parachute pants, big bang hair, sweet mullets, and hip-hop music became mainstream. [...]
Rank: Top 10 Tuner Cars Under $2,500
Here are the parameters - under $2,500, under 25 years old, and tuner friendly. These cars can be picked up easily, and provide the owner with a unique and fun driving experience. If you are looking for a cheap way to get into racing, a mountain rat, or a commuter, any of these will put a smile on your face. Here are our top cars, listed in [...]
Which Payment Protection Plan is Best?
Hyundai started it all. The Hyundai Assurance was the genesis (no pun intended) of the 'payment protection plans.' Now Ford has one called Advantage Plan and GM named theirs Total Confidence. The TV ads seem so sympathetic towards the consumers and are well produced. They all look genuine, but they don't tell you what the really important [...]
R.I.P. Pontiac
KarFarm recently showcased some of the ways GM is planning to survive these tough times, but now the writing has been set in stone. GM has amended and updated their original Viability Plan, which was released back in February. With this update, they have narrowed their focus, and have a swift plan of attack to keep their ailing company afloat in [...]
Watch Out Toyota And GM, Volkswagen Is Coming.
In the middle of GM's meltdown, government bailouts, mergers and sales, there is a real battle for market share brewing. While GM slowly slid down the slope in global sales, Toyota took over the throne. Positioned right behind Toyota, Volkswagen is charging up with their fangs out. While everyone is taking a blow from the economy, Volkswagen is [...]
GM Prepares To Deflate Their Bloated Lineup
It's no great secret that GM is in dire straights. They've been recently dethroned as the largest auto manufacturer, they are teetering on the edge of Chapter 11, and the government had to step in to back their warranties. Any company that needs a program like that isn't positioned for success, or able to instill consumer confidence. While many [...]
