GM Makes Changes To U.S. Sales Team
May 18, 2012
DETROIT â In preparation for numerous product launches in the coming months, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss today announced the following changes for U.S. sales executives: Alan Batey, 49, is appointed to the newly created position of GM vice president, U.S. Sales and Service. He will report to ... Continue reading
May 18, 2012
It has already won glowing praise from the world's motoring press, but now the Chevrolet Volt really knows how to shine, after the American manufacturer pulled the wraps off another world-first... ... Continue reading
GM Donates Chevrolet Volt to Colorado Conservation Trust
May 17, 2012
General Motors will donate a Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range to the nonprofit Colorado Conservation Trust. The vehicle will be presented June 21 to the winner of a silent auction at the annual "Q for Conservation" event that generates revenue for conservation projects throughout the state. "It's a p ... Continue reading
May 16, 2012
The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute today honored General Motors Co.'s (GM) Chevrolet Volt design and engineering team with its annual Automotive Excellence Award. The team was recognized during the 11th Annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) seminar in Livonia, Mich. for its eff ... Continue reading
May 16, 2012
Here's one chariot that looks set to swing low for the rest of 2012, as it gets crammed to the roof and beyond with rugby players... ... Continue reading
Three More Cars Earn IIHS Top Safety Picks
May 15, 2012
AUTO CENTRAL May 15, 2012; The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, a midsize hybrid; 2012 Hyundai Azera, a large family car; and 2012 Toyota Prius c, a small hybrid, earn the Institute's top award for good performance in front, side, rollover and rear impact evaluations. The Malibu Eco is a redesigned model. The 2012 Malibu con ... Continue reading
Chevrolet To Add New Small Suv To Line-Up
May 15, 2012
The Chevrolet Trax, an all-new small sport utility vehicle, will join the Chevrolet portfolio and make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012. ... Continue reading
May 12, 2012
Phoenix Marketing International, a Honomichl Top-50 market research firm, has reported findings that reveal "best practices" in automotive advertising for all of 2011 across multiple vehicle segments and ad media types. The analysis was conducted using quantitative and qualitative data collected from over 148,000 evalu ... Continue reading
May 10, 2012
It may have already won more awards across the world than any other new car, but that hasn't stopped the Chevrolet Volt from adding to its collection of silverware. ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Named Pace Car for 96th Indianapolis 500 +VIDEO
May 10, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - A 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time a Chevrolet has paced â ... Continue reading
GM Australia Discovers Ethanol as GM America Ignores It +VIDEO
May 8, 2012
Ironic Twist in General Motors' Strategy Could Eventually Help Enlighten American Acceptance of Ethanol By Marc J. Rauch There's an interesting development taking place at General Motor's Australian subsidiary, Holden. The Australian division is trumpeting ethanol as a viable fuel that can help Australia's economy whil ... Continue reading
United Way Recognizes General Motors with Top National Award for Community Impact
May 3, 2012
GM and the GM Foundation aim to transform Metro Detroit schools and communities across the U.S. Tuesday, United Way Worldwide honored General Motors with a Summit award for community impact. The award recognizes GM and the GM Foundation for its support of United Way and for making a measurable impact in metro Detroit a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Spices Up Fiesta Atlanta with Dynamic Automotive Experience
May 3, 2012
Chevrolet, in partnership with Fiesta Atlanta, will provide an automotive exhibit for festival attendees to experience firsthand. The interactive Chevrolet exhibit will allow the festival goers to enjoy the most popular Chevrolet vehicles on the road today. Fiesta Atlanta, hosted by Lanza Group, LLC, is a free, day-lon ... Continue reading
April Sales of Electric Cars Fall Despite High Gas Prices in USA
May 2, 2012
electric vehicles had a mostly tough month in April despite near-record high gas prices. About 3,500 electric vehicles were sold in April in the U.S., down from about 4,000 sold in March, the best-ever month for electric car sales. General Motors Co. said it sold 1,462 Chevy Volts in April, up 200 percent from the 493 ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2012
FUJITSU TEN LIMITED, developer of the ECLIPSE car navigation brand received "Supplier of the year" award from General Motors (GM) for the third consecutive year.FUJITSU TEN won the 2011 award in part to the recognition for usual delivery to GM, and development and delivery support provided to GM sites in the world.The ... Continue reading
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