Coastal Chevrolet

General Motors and Chevrolet are reporting that while helping clean up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, it has reclaimed (and will recycle) 100 miles of oil-soaked booms to transform into plastic parts. These parts will go into the production of the all new Chevrolet Volt EV.

Recycled materials are collected off the coast of Louisiana, spun dry in a centrifuge, and chemically altered to be molding into plastic. GM claims that they will be…

Have you ever heard someone say that they never buy American cars? Not too long ago, such a claim was more common than we like to admit. However, in recent years, many American automakers have dedicated a lot of time and effort to revamping the integrity of their products and services, the innovation behind their brand, and their overall long-term value.

As they say, the proof is in the pudding. This year, several American vehicles appear on several Top Picks lists that include both domestic and foreign cars. And to further help prospective car buyers determine which are today's…