Toyota Still No. 2 After GM, but Competition Will Intensify in 2008 in New Markets
Jan 24, 2008
TOKYO January 24, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that General Motors just barely retained its lead over Toyota as the world's No. 1 automaker last year, but the neck-and-neck competition will only intensify in the coming year as the two rivals vie for sales in China, India and other newer, booming mark ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Wins Green Car Vision Award
Jan 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell has received Green Car Journal's first-ever Green Car Vision Award(TM), which honors the vehicle that best envisions the road ahead. The award was presented at a press conference at the Washington Auto Show. The 2008 Green Car Vision Award(TM) program considered fi ... Continue reading
GM Just Ahead of Toyota in 2007 Global Vehicle Sales
Jan 23, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 23, 2008; Jui Chakravorty Das writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reported worldwide sales of 9.37 million vehicles in 2007, coming in just ahead of Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research) in a closely watched race ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Manufactures Web Site Rankings
Jan 22, 2008
As Shopping Patterns Evolve, Manufacturers Respond by Providing Rich, Creative Model-Page Content WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- HUMMER.com earns the highest ranking among automotive manufacturer Web sites for usefulness in new-vehicle shopping for a second consecutive time, according to the J.D. Power and Associ ... Continue reading
Going to 2008 Detroit Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop
Jan 20, 2008
Detroit - January 20, 2008: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is better than ever, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of years, this is the one to not miss. Also, there are more non-regular a ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show Paves Greener Roads - VIDEO STORY
Jan 20, 2008
DETROIT - January 20, 2008: Vehicles using alternatives to fuel featured prominently at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as efforts to combat global warming continue. From hydrogen to bio-fuels, automakers introduced a variety of alternative propulsion vehicles. In addition to dual ... Continue reading
TACH's Press Pass Coverage Puts You in the Detroit Auto Show - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 19, 2008
It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: America's Most Important Automobile Exposition DETROIT - January 12, 2008: Once again, The Auto Channel will be presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Medi ... Continue reading
GM to launch Chevrolet Malibu hybrid in China on next week
Jan 14, 2008
GM to launch Chevrolet Malibu hybrid in China on next week http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4498/GM-to-launch-Chevrolet-Malibu-hybrid -in-China-on-next-week.html Shanghai. January 14 (Gasgoo.com) - General Motors will launch Chinese made Chevrolet Malibu hybrid in China on January 22. This will be the first hybrid vehicle ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Malibu Named 2008 North American Car of the Year
Jan 14, 2008
DETROIT, January 13 -- For the second consecutive year, a car from General Motors Corporation has taken top honors in the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards, as announced today at the opening of the North American International Auto Show. The Chevrolet Malibu was chosen by this year's media jury f ... Continue reading
2008 NAIAS - Kid Rock, Mary J Blige, Maroon 5 Kick Off GM Party in Detroit - VIDEO
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: As seen live on The Auto Channel last night, Singer Kid Rock headed back home to Detroit to participate in GM Style, a party hosted by General Motors to mark the beginning of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The event, which kicked off a series of activities leading up to ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT JANUARY 13, 2008; General Motors will introduce several vehicles among its Cadillac, Saab and Saturn brands at the 2008 North American International Show. GMâs NAIAS portfolio emphasizes design and technology that deliver capability and performance while reducing environmental impact. The show opens to the ... Continue reading
2008 NAIAS: GM Looks to Speed Up Corvette Anticipation at Detroit Auto Show - VIDEO STORY
Jan 12, 2008
Prior to the beginning of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, General Motors (GM) will host a public viewing party for the 2009 Corvette ZR1, the company's fastest car to date. While performance estimates are expected to be announced closer to the ZR1's summer 2008 launch, GM anticipates the ... Continue reading
2008 North American International Auto Show Begins with Opening Ceremony - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2008
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: The 2008 Detroit Auto Show kicked of this morning with the Co-Chairs of the event, Carl Galeana and Joe Serra, presiding over the opening introductions and statements. Watch the entire video of the session right here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading
GM Records Highest 2007 Volume Growth in European Auto Industry
Jan 10, 2008
DETROIT - January 10, 2008: GM sets all-time record with sales of 2,182,000 units in Europe, market share up to 9.5 percent GM records highest volume gain in European auto industry, with 179,000 units above 2006 GM doubles sales in Russia, with market share up to 9.6 percent Opel/Vauxhall sales up 4.3 percent, Chevrole ... Continue reading
China's Top Ten Automakers for 2007 Unveiled: GM #1
Jan 10, 2008
SHANGHAI - January 10, 2008: General Motors has maintained a leading position as the top selling automaker in the Chinese market for the full year of 2007, according to a report released by National Association of Passenger Manufacturers yesterday. In 2007, Shanghai GM sold 500,308 vehicles, leading car sales in Chines ... Continue reading
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