US Automakers Shifting to New Incentives That Emphasize Vehicle Value
Oct 5, 2005
DETROIT October 5, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that as their popular employee-pricing discounts end, U.S. automakers are shifting to sales strategies that emphasize the value of their vehicles rather than big cash incentives. But some analysts wonder if the companies will be able to stick with the ... Continue reading
Leo Burnett Detroit and Arc Worldwide Launch New Cadillac Website
Oct 3, 2005
Site Uses the Latest Technological Advances to Provide Experience of a Luxury Car DETROIT, Oct. 3 -- Leo Burnett Detroit and Arc Worldwide have partnered to launch an all-new Cadillac.com website, it was announced today. The new site ( http://www.cadillac.com/ ) integrates driving footage, animation, sound, and other a ... Continue reading
General Motors Ends Employee Discount Program; Ford, DaimlerChrysler to End Theirs Monday
Sep 30, 2005
DETROIT September 30, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp., the world's biggest automaker, is ending its popular discount program that let buyers pay the same price its employees pay for vehicles throughout the summer. The promotion was scheduled to end Friday at the close of busin ... Continue reading
Featured on 2006 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne: HotShot!
Sep 30, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 - The aftermarket helped revolutionize windshield cleaning and de-icing by being the first to offer drivers HotShot, the hot washer fluid and windshield de-icing system. The award-winning system, manufactured by Microheat, Inc., has been available in the aftermarket for over a y ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unleashes New Technologies
Sep 30, 2005
Innovations Enhance Safety, Entertainment and Convenience DETROIT – This fall Cadillac delivers several innovative new technologies to consumers, as the brand continues its renaissance of new vehicles with dramatic designs and useful, intuitive new features. These new technologies range from important safety inno ... Continue reading
POPULAR MECHANICS Awards GM 3.9 V-6 For Breakthrough Technology
Sep 30, 2005
New York September 29, 2005; General Motors' new 3.9-liter V-6 has been recognized for ground-breaking technology by the editors of POPULAR MECHANICS in the publication's first "POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Awards." The announcement was made today at the American Museum of Natural History and will be featured in the ... Continue reading
GM AutoShow in Motion Revs Up Las Vegas
Sep 24, 2005
Consumers encouraged to put GM and competitive vehicles to the test without sales pressure; more than 150 cars, trucks and SUVs available on closed-circuit driving courses LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas area residents are invited to experience AutoShow in Motion, the world's only auto show where consumers are handed the keys to ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2005 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Sep 15, 2005
Lexus Top Brand, Maxima Top Car, Titan Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Results of a study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. reveal high owner satisfaction with new 2005 model year cars and light trucks. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmar ... Continue reading
GM North American Vehicle Production for Week of August 29, 2005
Sep 9, 2005
Total U.S. Passenger Car 24,111 Total U.S. Truck 43,978 Total Canada Passenger Car 8,721 Total Canada Truck 5,361 Total N.A. Car and Truck 87,730 Note: Totals exclude joint venture, alliance production (i.e. HUMMER, NUMMI, etc.) North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of September 12, 2005 Mon9/12 Tue9/13 W ... Continue reading
Visteon Advanced Front Lighting Brightens the Way for 2006 Cadillac XLR
Sep 8, 2005
Lighting technology supports dynamic style and function VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 8 -- As a high-performing luxury roadster, the acclaimed Cadillac XLR's advanced design enables drivers to carve up twisty roads with great pleasure and comfort -- even at night. Now, with new lighting technology from Visteon Corpo ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2005
MUNICH, STUTTGART and DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating in order to pool their e ... Continue reading
Jim Taylor, General Manager of Cadillac Division to speak at Motor Press Guild
Sep 3, 2005
Jim Taylor to discuss Cadillac's growing international presence along with some future product plans. General Motor's luxury brand is aiming at the European market with debuts at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show, including Cadillac's new global vehicle, the BLS. What does all this mean for North America? Please join us ... Continue reading
2006 Cadillac BLS Turbo Diesel Powered Model Continues Global Growth
Sep 2, 2005
The Cadillac global product offensive is in high gear. Following the launch of the CTS in 2003, the XLR and the SRX in 2004, the STS in 2005, and the recently announced addition of the STS-V and XLR-V, the General Motors premium brand will debut the production Cadillac BLS at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. ... Continue reading
NHTSA: GM Recalling Pickups and SUVs; Hyundai Sonata's; Jeep Latch Investigation
Aug 30, 2005
WASHINGTON August 30, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it was recalling about 800,000 sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks in 14 northern states because corrosion was affecting the antilock brake system, leading to more than 200 low-speed crashes. GM, the world's l ... Continue reading
Moody’s is the Latest to Slash GM, Ford Debt; UAW Near Ready to Work Out Compromise with GM
Aug 25, 2005
Washington DC August 25, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that GM and Ford’s ability to borrow money at a reasonable cost worsened Wednesday as Moody’s became the latest in a line of credit rating agencies to move the two automakers to “junk” status as a result of continued operating losses i ... Continue reading
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