International Nameplates Climb in 'Clunkers' Program
Aug 17, 2009
According to the Detroit News, Japanese automakers have gained significant ground in the U.S. government's $3 billion "cash for clunkers" program. Toyota dethroned GM as the top seller, selling 18.9 percent of vehicles purchased through the clunkers program. The largest three Japanese automakers â Toyota, Honda, a ... Continue reading
Toyota to End Production at GM NUMMI Joint Venture Plant
Aug 17, 2009
TOKYO August 16, 2009; Cang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp is looking to end production at a joint venture factory in California that it had held with General Motors in March 2010, Japan's Asahi Shimbun reported on its website. Toyota, the world's top automaker, has said it would decide by ... Continue reading
Nissan Does a Low Key Tit-for-Tat with General Motors at Plug In 2009 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS
Aug 14, 2009
LONG BEACH, CA - August 12, 2009: Both General Motors and Nissan used their presence at this yearâs Plug In conference in Long Beach, California to promote their first American electric cars, both expecting to be available to consumers about 14 months from now in late 2010: GM with their Chevrolet Volt, and Nissan ... Continue reading
A New GM Kicks Into High Gear at Product and Technology Event
Aug 11, 2009
'New GM' 2010 General Motors Product Guide Chevrolet Volt estimated city fuel economy is 230 mpg / 25 kilowatt hours per 100 miles (press release) Media and consumers preview 25 new models coming between now and 2011 Cadillac confirms new entry-level luxury sport sedan is under development GMâs four brands launch ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Expects 230 mpg in City Driving
Aug 11, 2009
First mass-produced vehicle to claim more than 100 mpg composite fuel economy Tentative EPA methodology results show 25 kilowatt hours/100 miles electrical efficiency in city cycle Plugging in daily is key to high-mileage performance WARREN, Mich. - The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is expected to achi ... Continue reading
GM Claims 200+ MPG City Rating for Chevrolet Volt (Electric Hybrid)
Aug 11, 2009
DETROIT August 11, 2009; Kevin Krolicki and Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that the Chevrolet Volt -- the electric vehicle General Motors Co is counting on to recharge its image with consumers -- is on track to hit an unprecedented fuel economy rating of 230 miles per gallon in city driving, the automaker sai ... Continue reading
GM Shoppers in California To Have Online Access to the New Car Showroom
Aug 11, 2009
Our Best Cars, Your Best Offer: eBay Motors and General Motors Make Shopping For a New Vehicle Online as Easy as 'Click and Buy' from California Dealers Shoppers now have online access to the new car showroom and can ask questions, negotiate price and make buying arrangements online from participating dealers SAN JOSE, ... Continue reading
California Car Buyers Can Shop for Lowest GM Car Prices On eBay
Aug 11, 2009
DETROIT August 10, 2009; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co and eBay Inc are launching a test program in California that will allow consumers to negotiate with dealers and buy new vehicles online, the companies said on Monday. The car shopping website -- gm.ebay.com -- marks a departure fro ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2009
Detroit August 7, 2009; Consumers have already cast their vote and the CARS program is a clear winner. Our Customers and Dealers appreciate Congress' help in keeping the program's momentum going and providing the stimulus to put more clean, fuel efficient vehicles on the road. CARS is one program that has given consume ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2009
NEW YORK, August 5 -- Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007 predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier mo ... Continue reading
Board of Directors' Statement General Motors Company's First Meeting With The New Slate Of Directors
Aug 5, 2009
The focus at the newly launched General Motors Company is squarely where it should be, on customers, products and the development of a winning culture. Those are the keys to its future. Over the past two days, the board held a series of sessions to set goals, review future product plans for Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick a ... Continue reading
GM Canada July 2009 Sales Results
Aug 4, 2009
OSHAWA, ONTARIO August 4, 2009; For July 2009, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 19,663 units, down 41.9% from a year ago. "Our July performance is mainly attributed to reduced vehicle inventory levels at our GM dealers across the country," says Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of sales, service and ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Detroit August 3, 2009; General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models. The leases, offered by U.S. Bank, are part of a pilot program that includes select GM vehicles sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, ... Continue reading
GM July Sales Total 189,443; Highest Retail Sales in Ten Months, Chevy Retail Up 1 Percent
Aug 3, 2009
July month-over-month retail sales increase led by core brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac which were up 12 percent collectively compared with JuneChevrolet led by the Camaro and the all-new Equinox had a year-over-year retail sales improvementAll-new model pushes Chevrolet Equinox sales up 78 percent compared ... Continue reading
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