GM Turns To Scare Tactics To Sell The 2011 Chevrolet Volt
September 1st, 2010
Fear is a powerful motivator. It has been used in the past to start wars, persuade kids to study at school and of course, sell life insurance. But now GM appears to be gearing up to use the fear of running out of electricity to give the extended-range 2011 Chevrolet Volt a competitive edge over purely electric cars. In a move which will not...
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