The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Toyota followed with the Prius a year later, but it took GM until 2006 to introduce its first true gasoline-electric hybrid here. Our nameless reviewer felt , back in 2006, that the Vue's panel gaps made it the "automotive equivalent of a shotgun shack" and calculated that the Green Line version would require 90,000 miles of driving with $2.15/gallon

VUE 90

VUE Saturn 2007 Green 90

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2012

The Nikkei reports that General Motors Co. will enter talks with Isuzu Motors Ltd. From 1999-2002, GM owned 49% of the company—a holding that subsequently was reduced. stake in Isuzu in 2006. GM is looking to acquire a stake of roughly 10% in Isuzu, according to the report. Toyota bought a 5.9%

Isuzu 210

Isuzu GM South America Thailand 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

The Nikkei reports that Isuzu Motors Ltd. and General Motors Co. The partnership reportedly will include joint development of next-generation models, and use common diesel engines. From 1999-2002, GM owned 49% of the company—a holding that subsequently was reduced. Isuzu and GM dissolved their capital ties in 2006.

Isuzu 218

Isuzu GM Global Engine 218

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 17, 2009

Electric cars everywhere you looked, quiet as a mouse and making a total mockery out of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler who could have been making these cars for the last decade, but instead had to be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and shame-filled failure before they would start even talking about making these cars.

Convert 150

Convert Plug-in i-MiEV Plug 150