SHOCKER IF TRUE: Report Says GM and Chrysler are in Merger/Acquisition Talks
Oct 11, 2008
DETROIT - October 11, 2008: AP is saying that the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting today that General Motors and Chrysler have had preliminary talks regarding an acquisition of Chrysler's automotive operations. The AP's report states that the WSJ report claims that Cerberus Capital Management wo ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
A solution to General Motors' North American woes may be staring them right in the face By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher General Motors' Europe President Carl-Peter Forster made an ironic cry for government help during his 2008 Paris Motor Show presentation. In discussing carbon emission requirements ... Continue reading
Wizzard Media Signs First Automotive Ad Program with GM's Saturn
Sep 18, 2008
PITTSBURGH--Wizzard Media (AMEX:WZE), the worldâs largest podcasting network, announced today that it has signed its first automotive advertising initiative, with General Motorsâ Saturn Division. Saturn will sponsor 29 female-targeted audio and video podcasts that are part of the Wizzard network in a campaign ... Continue reading
GM Focuses on a Thriving Future on Centennial Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 17, 2008
<p>DETROIT, September 16, 2008 - As GM concludes its first 100 years with a legacy of iconic brands and technological breakthroughs, the company is embarking on a new century as a global leader in design and innovation.</p> <p>To help commemorate its Centennial today, GM began its second century with GMnext Day to affi ... Continue reading
New Consumer Reports Analysis States That Some Hybrid Cars Can Save Owners Thousands of Dollars
Sep 3, 2008
Toyota Prius and hybrid versions of Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Escape, Saturn Vue, and Toyota Camry pay back price premium after one year YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 2 With gas prices soaring, Consumer Reports' latest analysis of owner costs shows that drivers can save anywhere from $500 to $4,250 over a five yea ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 6 - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 3, 2008
WARREN, MI - September 3, 2008: This week the design interns work with GM engineers to transform the wild creativity into real-world feasibility. Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 4 - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 21, 2008
WARREN, MI - August 21, 2008: In this episode, the design interns take their concepts through the clay modeling process; talking about the challenges and problems they encountered along the way. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns f ... Continue reading
Celebrating GM's 100th Anniversary: The Employee Discount for Everyone
Aug 19, 2008
DETROIT August 19, 2008; GM today announced the GM 100th Anniversary Sales Event, on virtually its entire lineup of 2008MY Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Saturn, Cadillac, Saab and HUMMER vehicles from August 20 through September 2, 2008. The event features employee pricing on nearly all 2008MY vehicles, and select 20 ... Continue reading
Automakers Public Testing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars - VIDEO STORY
Aug 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES - August 14, 2008: While hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a few years away from mass production, testing has begun with some cars already visible on the road. One automaker, General Motors, has launched a test program â âProject Drivewayâ â in which they are loaning 100 Equinox Fuel Cell ... Continue reading
GM Unveils Very Cleaver Well-Designed Website to Help Sell Used Cars - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 7, 2008
DETROIT - August 7, 2008: General Motors has developed a brand new website to help convince car shoppers that while they may find cheaper vehicles through private parties or un-aligned used car dealerships, in the long run the cars or trucks could actually cost more...lot's more. The website is called <a href="/link.ht ... Continue reading
Barack Obama Calls for Sweeping Energy Overhaul, Perhaps Ensuring His Election - VIDEO
Aug 4, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher (August 4, 2008) Hopeful Presidential candidate Barak Obama gave a half-hour midday speech in Lansing, Michigan today that, in my opinion, is the most important policy statement given by any 2008 candidate so far, and may very well put him in the White House for at le ... Continue reading
GM and Utility Companies to Prep for Electric Car Rollout - VIDEO STORY
Aug 1, 2008
Paves way for customers to realize the benefits of plug-in electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt and Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid Further progress on road to electrification of the automobile San Jose, CA - August 1, 2008: General Motors announced that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 3 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 13, 2008
WARREN, MI â July 3, 2008: In this week's episode, the design interns ideas start to take shape. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge is to design c ... Continue reading
2008 Saturn Astra 5-Door XR Review
Jul 11, 2008
SEE ALSO: Saturn Specs, Pics and Prices - Saturn Buyers Guide SATURN ASTRA 5-DOOR XR A Teutonic Saturn By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Saturn has come a long way since its inception just a couple decades ago. After an initial flush of success, particularly in customer relations, parent GM badly neglect ... Continue reading
Four-Cylinder Cars Growing in Popularity - VIDEO STORY
Jul 2, 2008
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - July 2, 2008: As gas prices continue to reach record highs worldwide, four-cylinder vehicles are growing in popularity due to their low gas consumption. General Motors reports that as this model grows in popularity, automakers are enhancing these vehicles by adding more refined engines and luxury fe ... Continue reading
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