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Young buyers influence Chevrolet concept cars
At the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Chevrolet unveiled two concept cars that were developed with input from next-generation auto buyers. More than 9,000 people under the age of 30 years old were surveyed. Their thoughts and desires were incorporated in the Code 130R and the Tru 140S concepts. Check out the video to get more views of what the cars look like and to find out what Chevrolet is aiming to achieve with these vehicles.
Full StoryGM and Car Design News Contest Discovers Student Design Talent
Automotive design students from the U.S. and Canada were given a chance to submit their concepts and get them evaluated by professional designers. The feedback from the professionals gave the students an opportunity to learn how to improve their designs, and it gave the designers a look at potential new talent. Eight of those students will be interns with GM Design in 2012. Click through to see some of their work and hear what they had to say about their experience.
Full StoryLooking back at the Faces of 2011
Our team here at the Faces of GM is taking a break over the holiday period.
Looking back over 2011, we selected a few of our favorite stories that we thought you might like to look at again, or check out for the first time. Each of them highlights an aspect of how GM touches so many lives across the country and around the world.
Click through to check out stories from the east coast, the west coast, the heartland and all the way up into Canada. And make sure you come back to see us in 2012. Happy holidays!
Jon Allen: Electric vehicle #2 gets him charged up
Jon Allen built his own electric vehicle many years ago. It took 2,000 pounds of lead-acid batteries, and he had to make it home before the charge ran out and he was stranded. When he heard about the Chevrolet Volt, he knew his life was going to change. Click through to see the rest of story.
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