News By Topic: Pontiac

North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED

Nov 12, 2007

DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading

Bob Lutz to Speak at Western Automotive Journalists, Receive Award

Nov 11, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO - November 9, 2007: When the history of the automotive industry at the end of the 20th Century and the beginning of the 21st is written, one person is going to deserve a chapter of his own -- Bob Lutz. The man who was a key member of the team that revived Chrysler in the 1990s is now engaged in what has t ... Continue reading

GM Unveils 2009 Pontiac Vibe - VIDEO STORY

Nov 7, 2007

DETROIT - November 6, 2007: General Motors has debuted its redesigned 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The five-seat, crossover SUV features revised exterior and interior designs and enhanced safety features, including a tire pressure monitoring system, OnStar and an electronic vehicle stability control system. GM announced the retu ... Continue reading

General Motors Relief Efforts in Response to Fires in Southern California

Oct 27, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - General Motors and the GM Foundation are putting in place several efforts to help those persons impacted by the devastating fires that have raged across Southern California. The GM Foundation has contributed $100,000 to the American Red Cross (ARC), which also has a fleet of GM-donated HUMMER ve ... Continue reading

GM Expands XM As Standard on All 2008 Buick, HUMMER and Saab Models

Oct 18, 2007

XM Also Standard on Many of GM's Most Popular Saturn, Chevrolet, Pontiac and GMC Vehicles WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that XM Radio is a standard feature for the first time on all General Motors 2008 model year Buick, HUMMER and Saab vehi ... Continue reading

Pontiac Announces G8 Pricing - New RWD Performance Sedan to Start Under $28k

Oct 2, 2007

DETROIT October 2, 2007; Pontiac today confirmed pricing for its new rear-wheel drive G8 performance sedan will start at $27,595 when it hits the streets in early 2008. The V-8 powered G8 GT will be available for $29,995. “The G8 represents the next phase in Pontiac’s commitment to bring seductively designed, ... Continue reading

GM Reports 337,640 September 2007 Deliveries, Up 4 Percent Compared With 2006

Oct 2, 2007

(Monthly comparison percentages are adjusted for sales days unless noted. Annual and calendar year-to-date comparisons are unadjusted.) Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn All Increased Sales Year-Over-YearBuick 6 Percent Retail Sales Increase Led By Red-Hot Enclave CrossoverFull-Size Utilities, Pickups and Crossovers ... Continue reading

UAW, GM Settle Strike, Deal Has Health Care Trust

Sep 26, 2007

DETROIT, Sept 26, 2007; Nick Carey and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that the United Auto Workers union and General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reached a tentative contract on Wednesday to end a national strike by 73,000 workers with a deal that includes a groundbreaking health-care trust f ... Continue reading

GM Strike May Affect Buyers of Crossover Vehicles, According to Edmunds; AutoObserver.com

Sep 24, 2007

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com: What: As of 11AM Eastern this morning, the United Auto Workers were walking the picket line in a strike against General Motors. The contract officially expired Sept. 14, though negotiations continued until today when the union ordered a strike. The primary open issue is job security, ... Continue reading

American Iron and Steel Institute Intern Concept Cars

Sep 20, 2007

American Iron and Steel Institute Unveils the College for Creative Studies and University of Michigan Summer Internship Concept Cars Detroit, MI, September 19, 2007 – Three dynamic automotive forms. Inspired by exoskeletons. Designed “Inside Out.” When cars look this good, you can’tlook away. What y ... 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

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 – including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants – with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GM’s cars and trucks.For 2008, GM’s powertrain lineup includes hybrids, c ... Continue reading

Vincentric's Best Value in America™ Awards

Jul 22, 2007

Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading

Report Says GM Diesel Passenger Cars Here Soon

Jul 13, 2007

TOKYO Jul 13, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. plans to offer diesel-engine cars under the Cadillac and Saturn brands in the United States by 2010, industry journal Automotive News reported, citing a source familiar with the plan. The United States will gradually begin enforcing the world's strictest re ... Continue reading