GM Confident in Volt Launch ( again, still, of course, why not?)
Jun 17, 2008
GM confident in Volt launch after battery tests DEARBORN, Michigan June 16, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp is confident it will be able to deliver the all-electric Chevrolet Volt as planned and is close to naming a supplier for the vehicle's crucial battery, GM Vice Chairman ... Continue reading
Young? Creative? Chevrolet! The smell of success for the contestants of the Visual Art competition
Jun 10, 2008
On June 14th, an atypical panel of judges will gather in Brno, Czech Republic, during the WTCC race (world touring car championship), in which Chevrolet takes part. They will elect the best design of a new decoration for the Chevrolet Lacetti/Nubira race car among various projects presented by young European students. ... Continue reading
Jun 9, 2008
On June 9th and 10th, the newly opened European Design Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany, will exceptionally show some of its secrets to the winners of the Pan European Applied Art competition Young? Creative? Chevrolet!. The competition was created last year to create synergies and opportunities between the brand and yo ... Continue reading
General Motors Reminds Parents That Hot Cars Can be Death Traps for Kids - VIDEO STORY
Jun 8, 2008
DETROIT - June 8, 2008: In the past decade, an estimated 36 children have died every year from being left in a hot car, according to a study by the National Weather Service. Most hyperthermia deaths are accidental and many parents are unaware of how dangerous it is to leave children in cars unattended â even for a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Malibu Ranked Top 2008 Midsize Car by J.D. Power - VIDEO STORY
Jun 8, 2008
DETROIT - June 8, 2008: Malibu was recently ranked number one in the midsize car segment according to the J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study. The rankings were based on feedback from more than 81,500 consumers who bought or leased new 2008 vehicles during a 90-day period. Click PLAY to watch the video. ... Continue reading
Young Creative Chevrolet 2008!
Jun 6, 2008
The national phase of the arts contest "Young Creative Chevrolet" has been completed whereby all photography works by arts students centred on the SUV Chevrolet Captiva where exhibited at the Chevrolet showroom in Nicosia on 3rd June, and the winners were announced. ... Continue reading
Chevy Volt Is (Really) A Go! - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 3, 2008
<p>WILMINGTON, Del. June 3, 2008;GM today announced a range of strategic initiatives to aggressively respond to growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and to economic and market challenges in North America. Rick Wagoner, GM chairman and CEO, made the announcements here as part of the GM annual meeting of stockholde ... Continue reading
GM Announces New Products, Plant Closings; Volt a Go!; Hummer Gone? - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jun 3, 2008
WILMINGTON, Del. June 3, 2008; GM today announced a range of strategic initiatives to aggressively respond to growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and to economic and market challenges in North America. Rick Wagoner, GM chairman and CEO, made the announcements here as part of the GM annual meeting of stockholders ... Continue reading
Indy 500 Goes Green - VIDEO FEATURE
May 24, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - May 24, 2008: This yearâs Indianapolis 500 is set to include a number of firsts, from a woman driver with a legitimate chance to win to competing cars using ethanol fuel. Former Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi will pace the race driving an ethanol-powered Corvette Z06. Corvette Z06 E85 concept Th ... Continue reading
Can the Toyota Camry Out Sell the Ford F-150 Pick-up?
May 19, 2008
Washington DC May 19, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Toyota Camry could become the best-selling vehicle in the U.S.? It could happen, if sales keep falling for large pickups, and climbing for fuel efficient cars. BusinessWeek reports that the Camry is already the No. 1-selling car in the U.S. market and h ... Continue reading
GM Reports 260,922 Deliveries in April 2008
May 1, 2008
GM Reports 260,922 Deliveries in April (Monthly comparison percentages are sales day-adjusted unless noted.) Retail Car Sales Up 6 Percent Chevrolet Car Retail Sales Up 24 Percent Led By a 147 Percent Increase in Malibu, 17 Percent Rise in Cobalt, 13 Percent Increase in Aveo and 8 Percent Hike in Impala Sales Pontiac R ... Continue reading
GM: We Lost $3.5Billion 1Q 2008 BUT Operations Beat Expectations - Complete Details
Apr 30, 2008
First quarter revenue of $42.7 billion Positive adjusted automotive earnings before tax, with improvement of over $160 million Positive reported automotive earnings before tax, down by $118 million Adjusted net loss of $350 million, reported net loss of $3.3 billion Continued strong results in emerging markets Liquidit ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2008
DETROIT April 30, 2008; Kevin Krolicki and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp today posted a first-quarter loss due to a costly supplier strike, waning demand for its most profitable vehicles and charges related to struggling former subsidiaries, although results beat Wall Street expecta ... Continue reading
GM to lay off 3,550 at SUV and Pick-Up Factories
Apr 29, 2008
DETROIT April 29, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that the dwindling U.S. auto market and an accelerating shift from trucks to cars has brought grim layoff news to four General Motors Corp. factories. The company announced Monday that it plans to cut one shift each at pickup truck and large sport utility ... Continue reading
General Motors at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show - 6 VIDEOS
Apr 28, 2008
BEIJING - April 28, 2008: GM is counting on China to put the company firmly back in the number one global position. Coming at the start of a big year for China, and the city of Beijing, General Motors really went to town with new model and technology intros from several of its brands, including Daewoo, Opel, and the Ch ... Continue reading
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