Sep 18, 2007
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. Webisode 1, "What Inspires the Designers Of GM's Latest Concept Vehicles" follows below. ... Continue reading
United Auto Workers, GM Corp. End Marathon Bargaining Session; Health Care Costs at Issue
Sep 15, 2007
DETROIT September 15, 2007; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that negotiators for the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. ended a marathon bargaining session early Saturday, more than four hours after their contract was set to expire. Bargainers, who on Friday night agreed to extend the contract whil ... Continue reading
General Motors (China) Confident of Selling One Million Cars This Year
Sep 14, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 14, 2007: General Motors (China) president and CEO, Kevin Wale, said he was confident the company could sell one million cars in China this year. Kevin Wale made the statement in the opening ceremony of SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile's engine facility earlier this week. In the first half this year, Shan ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS Features Microheat's HotShot(R)
Sep 13, 2007
GM continues to include hot washer fluid cleaning and de-icing system on platforms FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Microheat, Inc., a Tier-1 supplier to the automotive industry, announced that the Cadillac CTS features HotShot(R), the company's revolutionary hot washer fluid windshield cleaning and de-icing system ... Continue reading
GM Reports 388,168 August 2007 Deliveries
Sep 4, 2007
DETROIT September 4, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 388,168 vehicles in August, up more than 5 percent compared with year-ago monthly sales, a strong performance that resulted in an anticipated highest-of-the-year market share of nearly 26 percent. Brisk sales of full-size pickups and crossover SUVs le ... Continue reading
From Hybrids to Six-Speeds, Direct Injection and More, GM'S 2008 Global Powertrain Lineup
Aug 25, 2007
General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year â including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants â with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GMâs cars and trucks.For 2008, GMâs powertrain lineup includes hybrids, c ... Continue reading
SAIC Wants More Rights In China R&D, But GM Thinks Differently
Aug 21, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 21, 2007: James E. Queen, GM group vice president of global engineering visited Shanghai on August 9. Queen met with senior officials from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centers (PATAC). Insiders say the purpose of Queen's trip is to pacify, if not sa ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM and Dongfeng Nissan to Introduce SUV Models to China
Aug 14, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 14, 2007: Shanghai GM plans to introduce a SUV model, Antara, later this year, a Shanghai GM official told Gasgoo.com today. "We are not allowed to disclose any details about new car models to be introduced to China," said Gong Guangjun, a public relations official from GM. However, Gong confirmed tha ... Continue reading
Novelis Wins Sheet Contract for Cadillac CTS Aluminum Hood
Aug 8, 2007
DETROIT, Aug. 7 -- Novelis Inc. has been selected by General Motors to supply aluminum sheet for the hood of the 2008 Cadillac CTS, expected to launch in late August. Novelis is the world's leading supplier of high performance aluminum sheet for use in automotive applications. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading
BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System to Debut in All-New 2008 Cadillac CTS
Aug 3, 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3 -- The all-new 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer BorgWarner's all-wheel drive (AWD) technology as optional equipment for the first time, beginning later this summer. The new InterActive Torque Management Transfer Case (ITM(R) tc) system uses sophisticated controls and algorithms to augment vehicl ... Continue reading
Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 2, 2007
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading
Green Plan Helps General Motors Save More Than 2 Million Yuan in China
Jul 31, 2007
Green plan helps GM save more than 2 million yuan in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2783/Green-plan-helps-GM-save-more-than-2 -million-yuan-in-China.html GENERAL Motors Corp said yesterday its "green supply chain" plan introduced in China two years ago, has helped to save more than two million yuan (US$264,000) ov ... Continue reading
General Motors' China Joint-Venture to Develop Three New Series of Engines
Jul 27, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 27, 2007: Gasgoo.com is reporting that SGM (Shanghai General Motors) will develop 3 series engines. The three new engines series are AlloyTecV6 engine, ECOTECR four cylinder engine and Twin-Tec four cylinder engine. "SGM will configure these three kinds of engines on Park Avenue, Lacrosse and Spark." Sa ... Continue reading
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