Two adjacent Southern California cities have been competing for the factory where Tesla Motors will build its all-electric 2012 Model S luxury sports sedan. Now, a pair of local papers have scooped the automotive press and broken the news: Downey beats Long Beach. Downey Mayor Mario Guerra told the Downey Patriot that the deal is "99.9 percent...
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1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: Charged Up
Q--I have an ’87 Monte Carlo which is not used much. Therefore, the battery loses its charge. I ...
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New Chevy Malibu, CTS Coming to Detroit
General Motors is rebuilding its once strong position in mid-size cars, according to Troy Clarke, the president of GM North American Operations. “GM needs to have a strong presence in mid-size cars once ...
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2007 Chevrolet Express
Chevrolet’s full-size van continues for 2007 as the workhorse of the fleet, able to serve as either a commercial hauler, 15-passenger mini-bus or a powerful tow vehicle. It comes in either short- or ...
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1997 Chevrolet Blazer: On and OFf
Q-- My ’97 Blazer A/C clutch makes noises even when the A/C is not in use. We don’t require A/C here for most of the year and I would like to electrically isolate the clutch and let the serpentine belt free ...
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1999 Chevrolet Pickup: Difficult Patients
Q-- A friend of mine told me he had some heater core work done on his '99 Chevy pickup. His mechanic suggested that one of the reasons GM was having problems selling cars and competing with ...
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Chevrolet Cavalier: Trailer Hitch
Q--I’m looking for a trailer hitch for my Cavalier Z24. Is there one that will fit? I want to use it to tow a tent trailer, about 1200-1500 pounds. A--I am sure you can find one. With a quick search, ...
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette: Saving Gas Money
Q--Recently I purchased a 2003 Corvette (350 V-8) with 13,000 miles. The owner’s manual recommends using 91 or 93 octane gas. It states that 87 will cause poor acceleration. Should I use 93 at all times, or ...
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2001 Chevrolet Blazer: Smoke, Fire?
Q--I have a 2001 Chevy Blazer and have had several problems with it in the past. It has about 50,000 miles and I have already needed to replace the transmission. Recently, while stopped at a red light, a ...

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