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John Goreham Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com 6-6-2018 Bolt was honored this year at the New England Motor Press Association’s (NEMPA) annual awards ceremony held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Bolt’s “Breakthrough One-key lock Technology” was the technology chosen by the membership of NEMPA for recognition. Three GM-Trucks.com staffers, Zane Merva, Josh Merva, and John Goreham are NEMPA members. This annual NEMPA Yankee Supplier Award goes to the automotive supplier that has made significant contributions to the industry. The suppliers chosen are often the unsung heroes behind the major advancements in the business or their area of focus. Suppliers can be nominated for a component, system or technology that significantly enhances the motoring experience, whether by making driving safer, more cost-efficient or simply more enjoyable. Past winners of the Yankee Supplier Award recipients include convertible top and interior component manufacturer Haartz, who earned the award for its jacquard weaving technology, and Delphi, who won for automation technology. Bolt’s One-Key lock technology locks are designed so that a single vehicle ignition key can be programmed to open any number of locks, reducing the need for multiple keys. Hassle-free, these Bolt locks are easily programmed the first time the ignition key is inserted into the lock cylinder. Once the key is inserted, spring-loaded plate tumblers move, immediately coding the cylinder to that unique key. Bolt’s One-key locks are weatherproof and feature an automotive-grade stainless steel lock shutter, a durable, protective rubber shell and a six-plate tumbler sidebar that prevents picking and bumping. Bolt is a long-time friend to GM-Trucks.com and we have tested and reviewed Bolt products here at the site in the past. You can check out the Bolt line of truck locks at the company’s website.
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John Goreham Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com 6-5-2017 At a recent New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) annual meeting at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a representative from General Motors went deep on the topic of lightweighting. Charlie Klein, Executive Director, Global CO2 Strategy, Mass and Aerodynamics, for General Motors, wowed the group by pointing to steel, not necessarily aluminum, as a very common solution to adding lightness to vehicles. Although magnesium, composite plastics, and aluminum do play a significant role in modern automotive design, more and more advanced steel is the go-to solution for reducing mass cost effectively, while still maintaining platform rigidity and safety. As the top of page chart highlights, General Motors has taken out hundreds of pounds of mass on every one of its popular models over the past vehicle generation. What Mr. Klein emphasized was that GM did this while steering straight into "headwinds" of increased safety requirements, infotainment and active safety electronics weight additions, and ever-increasing customer expectations of greater rigidity (which is felt by the driver as a premium feel on the road). Among the technologies that GM has invented and patented in the past decade, the one that most impressed the group was GM's ability to spot-weld steel to aluminum. The group immediately had questions on how corrosion of the dissimilar metals was managed, but Klein assured the group it was part of the process and is now in production on the CT6. Klein also showed how GM is making structural body segments (beneath the skin) more cost effectively, lighter, and more rigid by reducing parts. Kelin's example was the rear support section behind the rear wheel well. On the ATS that section has a dozen or more components. On the CT6, it is a single piece.
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John Goreham Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com 5/31/2016 The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) presented Chevrolet with its 2016 Heritage Award for its full-size Suburban SUV. One of the original SUVs, the Suburban has remained true to its truck-tough legacy. Please enjoy this homage to the Suburban created by NEMPA member organization Wheels TV. Note that the writers at GM-Trucks.com are proud to be active members of NEMPA, one of the country's oldest and most distinguished automotive media organizations.
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We can't wait to hear about how style and technology will change the way we use, operate, and buy our vehicles into the future. One of the aspects we'll dive into is asking how close we are to fully self driving cars. Even if the technology was on sale today, would you trust it? Would you buy it? In preparation for the conference MIT is curious what current drivers are thinking about autonomous vehicles. How much would you spend on one? Would you really let one fully take over driving you to work? The survey also asks questions about how you learned to operate your vehicle and how satisfied you are with your vehicles current technology. By answering this quick, informal survey, you'll get a chance to give your opinion to industry partners directly. Fill out the MIT/NEMPA Autonomous Vehicle Survey Here We'll let you know the results of the survey in a couple of weeks. Interested in coming to the MIT Conference with us? Tickets are still available. -
Zane Merva Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com 4/27/16 In just a few weeks, Josh, John, and myself will attend a emerging technology conference at MIT by the New England Motor Press Association (of which all three of us are members). We can't wait to hear about how style and technology will change the way we use, operate, and buy our vehicles into the future. One of the aspects we'll dive into is asking how close we are to fully self driving cars. Even if the technology was on sale today, would you trust it? Would you buy it? In preparation for the conference MIT is curious what current drivers are thinking about autonomous vehicles. How much would you spend on one? Would you really let one fully take over driving you to work? The survey also asks questions about how you learned to operate your vehicle and how satisfied you are with your vehicles current technology. By answering this quick, informal survey, you'll get a chance to give your opinion to industry partners directly. Fill out the MIT/NEMPA Autonomous Vehicle Survey Here We'll let you know the results of the survey in a couple of weeks. Interested in coming to the MIT Conference with us? Tickets are still available.
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Members of NEMPA test each vehicle under consideration in the worst possible weather conditions to arrive at the results. This year, New England experienced the most snow and also the coldest February on record. That gave the testers, which included members of the GM-trucks.com staff, a chance to put the Colorado through some very challenging conditions. Not only was the Colorado the best vehicle in its class the group tested, it was a strong contender for the overall win, which went to the Ford F-150. Crossovers and SUVs rank high on everyone's winter vehicle list, but this past winter called for more capability than even some large AWD crossovers could handle. WheelsTV and NEMPA noted that the Colorado offers the capabilities of many full-size trucks with the convenience of a small package. -
2015 Chevy Colorado Named Best Winter Compact Pickup
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John Goreham Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com 6/1/2015 Each year the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) presents Best Winter Vehicle awards in each major category. For 2015 the Chevy Colorado earned the award for best winter vehicle in the compact pickup class (mid-size class). Members of NEMPA test each vehicle under consideration in the worst possible weather conditions to arrive at the results. This year, New England experienced the most snow and also the coldest February on record. That gave the testers, which included members of the GM-trucks.com staff, a chance to put the Colorado through some very challenging conditions. Not only was the Colorado the best vehicle in its class the group tested, it was a strong contender for the overall win, which went to the Ford F-150. Crossovers and SUVs rank high on everyone's winter vehicle list, but this past winter called for more capability than even some large AWD crossovers could handle. WheelsTV and NEMPA noted that the Colorado offers the capabilities of many full-size trucks with the convenience of a small package.
