Woman gives birth driving Chevrolet Cobalt, gets year's supply of diapers from GM
By Aaron Foley
MLive.com
May 26, 2010, 4:30PM
General MotorsChevrolet CobaltGeneral Motors is awarding a Minnesota couple a year's supply of diapers and other supplies after it was reported that a new mother gave birth behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Cobalt.
Amanda McBride was in labor when she was en route to the hospital. The baby's father, Joseph Phillips, has a medical condition that kept him from driving, but he was able to help steer from the passenger seat.
McBride gave birth to 8-pound baby boy, also named Joseph. In addition to the diapers, GM is giving the couple a stroller, formula, toys and other baby items.
"We knew the Cobalt was designed to deliver its occupants safely, but never did we expect a delivery quite like this,” Margaret Brooks, Chevrolet product marketing director, Small Cars and Crossovers, said in a statement.
“From everyone at Chevrolet, we’d like to congratulate Amanda and Joseph on the newest addition to their family. Unfortunately, there is no section in the Cobalt driver’s manual on ‘How to Change a Diaper,’ but we’re sure they’ll do just fine.”
Interestingly enough, as one new life begins, another ends. This is the last model year for the Cobalt, which will be replaced by the Cruze in 2011.
