Chevrolet Tahoe

DETROIT, 2008-08-13 – General Motors is building on the segment-leading fuel economy of its full-size pickups and SUVs with new XFE models of the 2009 Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Sierra and GMC Yukon. The vehicles use a combination of mechanical, aerodynamic and mass-reducing enhancements to deliver a 5-percent increase in EPA-estimated highway fuel economy and more than 7-percent improved mileage in city driving.

Highlights:
* EPA-rated fuel economy increases to 15 city and 21 highway
* Silverado and Sierra have the best aerodynamics in the class
* Towing capacity on Silverado and Sierra increases to 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
* 2009 GMC XFE Photography
* 2009 Chevrolet XFE Photography

The Chevy Tahoe Hybrid delivers a dramatic improvement in fuel economy over non-hybrid models – a 50-percent improved mileage in city driving – with all of the comfort and capability customers expect in a full-size SUV. Indeed, the Tahoe Hybrid is mostly unchanged from the gasoline-only models in the key capability areas.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

There is no difference in passenger seating capacity, and towing and payload are highly competitive with other non-hybrid SUVs in the segment. There are some key subtle enhancements, however, in specific areas that contribute to the fuel economy improvements associated with the Tahoe Hybrid.

As the industry’s best-selling full-size SUV, Chevrolet Tahoe continues to offer great spaciousness and towing capability with a precise driving feel, robust performance and impeccable interior refinement and quietness. It also delivers the segment’s best fuel mileage – a standing that is solidified in 2009 with the introduction of a new, six-speed automatic transmission.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe - front/side

Move to bring production in line with market demand and company to explore options to expand car production

DETROIT, 2008-04-28 – General Motors (GM) announced today that it is eliminating one shift of production at its full-size pickup truck assembly plants in Pontiac, Mich.; Flint, Mich.; and Oshawa, Ontario; and its full-size SUV assembly plant in Janesville, Wis. The decisions were made to bring production capacity more in line with market demand.

Under this plan, approximately 88,000 units of full-size pickup and 50,000 units of full-size SUV production will be removed from GM’s North American production capacity for the remainder of the 2008 calendar year.

Based on current plans, the shift reductions will be effective on the following dates:

GMAC 2.9% APR or 3.9% APR Available for Well-Qualified Buyers on 2003-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Silverado; Pontiac G6; and GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL Models

2008-04-01 -- DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and Chevrolet Silverado; Pontiac G6; and GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL models.

Three-Row Crossovers Now the Quintessential Family Vehicle

IRVINE, Calif., February 12, 2008 – The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for the distinguished honor of Kelley Blue Book’s 2008 Best New Family Vehicles.

After driving and reviewing many 2008 family-haulers for kbb.com, all of which qualify in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the kbb.com editors selected this year's Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on factors like resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and, most importantly, family-friendliness.

Montréal Auto Show, Thursday, January 17, 2008 — Today, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) recognized GM Canada’s commitment to the environment for the third consecutive year with two 2008 Pyramid Awards for environmental initiatives.

Electronic Technologies, Computer Software Could Hold the Key to a Future With No Crashes, Traffic Congestion

2008-01-08, LAS VEGAS – At the Consumer Electronics Show, General Motors will demonstrate an unmanned Chevrolet Tahoe that used electronics to successfully “drive” itself through a 60-mile urban course in November to win a prestigious U.S. Defense Department-sponsored competition. Its electronic technology is so promising that it could lead to production vehicles that eliminate the most common cause of crashes – driver error.

Self-Driving Chevrolet Tahoe 'Boss': © GM Corp.

Two Million Dollars for Robotic Vehicle “Boss”

Hanover, November 2007 – In a high-tech triumph for Continental, “Boss”, a self-driving Chevrolet Tahoe, won the DARPA Urban Challenge 2007 equipped with Continental technology. With the help of a dozen sensors and the international automotive supplier’s know-how in the domain of sensor data fusion, the vehicle computer was fed optimally prepared data on its surroundings. The “Boss” development team came away with the top prize – two million dollars.

Driverless Chevy Tahoe - DARPA Urban Challenge 2007

GM Chevrolet Tahoe Wins First Prize at DARPA Urban Challenge

2007-11-04, Victorville, Calif. - The Carnegie Mellon University Tartan Racing Team, with it's GM Chevrolet Tahoe "Boss" entry, claimed first prize today in the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Urban Challenge. The Urban Challenge is a competition between vehicles that drive themselves in a mock urban environment.