Impala Sees 113 Percent Retail Segment Share Growth
May 5, 2014
Chevroletâs redesigned 2014 Impala sedan has gained nearly 8 percentage points of retail market share since launch â measuring 14.7 percent at the end of the first quarter compared to 6.9 percent a year earlier when the cars first arrived in dealerships. In addition to the 113 percent year-over-year growth, t ... Continue reading
Lordstown Gets $50 Million Investment for Next-Gen Cruze
May 2, 2014
LORDSTOWN, Ohio â General Motors is investing $50 million for a new flexible Trim Shop and upgrades to the Press Room at the Lordstown Complex for the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan. âThis investment will enhance our customer responsiveness while providing our team with the tools and processes ... Continue reading
21 million U.S. military veterans eligible for GM Military Discount
May 2, 2014
From today until June 30, all active, reserve, retired and veteran military â regardless of separation date â can receive the General Motors military discount on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles. GM extended military pricing to the more than 21 million U.S. veterans from all service branches: U.S. ... Continue reading
Road America Unveils Plans for New Thunder Village
May 1, 2014
Many of today's modern racetracks have everything the average racing enthusiast is looking for including new concession choices, entertainment venues, new corporate suites and even active garage areas where fans can watch their favorite teams and drivers or grab an occasional autograph. What most racetracks don't typic ... Continue reading
GM Grows Total and Retail Sales in April
May 1, 2014
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 254,076 vehicles in the United States in April 2014. Total sales were up 7 percent compared with a year ago. Fleet sales were up 5 percent and retail sales â vehicles sold to individual buyers â were up 8 percent. GM expects to increase its retail market share from March. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Special Service Silverado Joins Police Lineup
Apr 30, 2014
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Special Service Vehicle (SSV) joins the brandâs growing police vehicle portfolio. It goes on sale this summer, offering the same capabilities, efficiency and durability as the award-winning Silverado 1500, with special features designed for police use. The SSV package is ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Offers Atlantic, Pacific Design Packages
Apr 30, 2014
Chevrolet announced today the 2015 Corvette Stingray will be available in two new Design Packages: the Atlantic luxury convertible and the Pacific performance coupe. They go on sale later this year with the rest of the 2015 Corvette Stingray lineup. âOne of the design goals for the Corvette Stingray was to provide ... Continue reading
Trax Right-Sized Vehicle for Consumers Around the World
Apr 29, 2014
DETROIT â Demand for the flexibility of an SUV in a small package could grow by 2 million units in the next few years. Chevrolet is getting ready by introducing the Trax small-SUV in its two largest markets â the U.S. and China. âThe Trax truly rounds out Chevroletâs already very-strong small car po ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces 2015 City Express Pricing
Apr 28, 2014
The 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS â the brandâs first entry in the small cargo van segment â will have a starting price of $22,950, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. The City Express features a standard 2.0L dual-overhead cam inline-four-cylinder engi ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro Sets the Pace for EcoCAR 3
Apr 25, 2014
The U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors Co. today announced the official launch of the EcoCAR 3 competition, introducing the 16 participating universities and revealing the Chevrolet Camaro as the vehicle selected as the platform for the competition. "EcoCAR is an opportunity for the next generation of automot ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2014
EBIT-adjusted of $0.5 billion, reduced by $1.3 billion pre-tax recall charge and $0.3 billion in restructuring costs Company records strong core operating performance in first quarter Revenue and free cash flow improved year-over-year DETROIT â General Motors Co. today announced first quarter net income attributab ... Continue reading
GM Global Manufacturing steps up STEM support for youth
Apr 23, 2014
Each spring, General Motors employees around the world engage in a program that combines the excitement of a Grand Prix race, the spectacle of Carnival, and the intellectual heft of a TED conference. That program is the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) and GM, as a Founding Sponsor of FIRST® â For Inspi ... Continue reading
GM Shipping Ignition Parts and Dealer Repairs Underway
Apr 23, 2014
General Motors has shipped thousands of kits consisting of ignition switches, ignition cylinders and key sets for older model small cars subject to a safety recall. Letters were mailed last week to about 1.4 million owners of 2003-2007 models telling them to contact a GM dealer to make an appointment for repairs, which ... Continue reading
Four GM Plants Repeat ENERGY STAR Challenge: Reduce energy intensity by 32 percent
Apr 22, 2014
Four General Motors plants have met the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry voluntary energy reduction challenge for a second time, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced. In total, 63 GM plants across the globe have met the challenge â more than any other organization worldwide. The ENERGY STAR Challen ... Continue reading
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