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Self Driving Cars from Cadillac?

The crested automaker, known for luxury models such as the CADILLAC CTS COUPE, CADILLAC CTS-V COUPE, CADILLAC CTS SPORT SEDAN, CADILLAC CTS SPORT WAGON, CADILLAC SRX CROSSOVER, and CADILLAC ESCALADE, is entering into the self-driving-vehicle arena. The goal: To bring drivers greater convenience and enhanced safety.

Before taking the plunge and testing their all-new semi-autonomous driving system, "Super Cruise", parent company GM did some research. Specifically, they joined forces with the Federal Highway Administration to…

GMC Looks to Add 600 New Dealerships in China

At the Beijing Auto Show in April, General Motors not only debuted many new models that fall under its umbrella, including several new GMC vehicles, but it made a big announcement that directly impacted the host country of China. Given that auto sales have boomed in the area, and many are in the market for a vehicle, General Motors stated they plan to have 600 new dealerships in China by the end of the year…

Thanks to organizations like the GM Military Discount Program, the men and women of our armed forces can save money on safe and reliable vehicles for themselves and their families. And, in a recent sweepstakes from Chevrolet, one well-deserving soldier won a fully-loaded 2012 Chevy Cruze. 100 first-prize winners received $100 gift cards, and 1000 second-prize winners received prize packages containing a free Chevrolet Certified Service, oil change, 27-point inspection and tire rotation. All of…

Cadillac ATS Shows Itself in Detoit

Cadillac is mixing up its line of cars for 2012. The 2013 Cadillac ATS will be replacing the well known Cadillac CTS on the showroom floor. The public got to get a look at the new ATS at the North American International Auto Show and it was well received.

The question on everyone's mind during the show was what will Cadillac's competitors think? Well, Duke Automotive thinks any American car...

GMC Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Fond Memories

In 2012, employees at Duke Automotive in Suffolk, VA will celebrate GMC's 100th anniversary.

Here are some interesting milestones: In 1912, Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. merged with two other companies to create GMC along with General Motors. From 1912 to 1917, GMC produced electric vehicles. During WWII, GMC built 584,000 military vehicles.  

GMC produced motor homes during the 1970s as well. These vehicles were featured in the films...

Buick Verano Arriving at Dealerships Soon

The Buick Verano has arrived! Buick brings you this new model that is "smarter" and smaller to capitalize on consumers appetite for technology and fuel efficiency. A perfect example of this is the new 2012 Buick Verano.

The Verano utilizes the Opel platform which is a European based platform. Despite the smaller size, the Verano is by no means "economy." The interior features an infotainment system, the most comfortable seating in its class...

Cadillac CUE Available Starting in 2012

Take everything you think you know about in-car connectivity and throw it out the window. Now imagine a system that doesn't just keep you connected - but one that keeps you connected with exactly what YOU want. With customizable features and first-of-its kind technology, the all-new Cadillac CUE brings personalization, safety, convenience, usability, entertainment, and communication to a new high...

GMC Plant Celebrates Millionth Vehicle

Early in November, auto workers at the General Motors Lansing Delta Township Plant in Michigan celebrated as one very special Crystal Red Tintcoat crossover rolled off the production line. What was so special about this particular CUV? Well, the GMC Acadia Denali was the one-millionth vehicle produced at General Motors' youngest production plant.

That's right. The plant opened in May of 2006, and it employs 3,700 people working three...

Mr. Leno steers his Volt into position at a promotional event for Chevrolet on Tuesday in Los Angeles.Duke Automotive is excited to learn that Jay Leno is nearing a milestone with driving his Chevy Volt nearly 11,000 miles and not stopped at the pump!

"I took delivery of the Volt on Dec. 12 last year," Mr. Leno said in a telephone interview before appearing Tuesday at a Chevrolet event held in conjunction with the Los Angeles auto show. "And I've never had to put gas in it yet."

Attention luxury car drivers in the greater Suffolk area! The highly-anticipated 2012 Buick Verano has finally launched and is available now through Duke Automotive, located at 2016 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434.

Coinciding with the luxury sedan's grand entry to the market, Buick launched a very helpful tool for prospective Buick Verano drivers: the Buick Verano Configurator. Located at...

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