New Livery For #26 Claudio Burtin C6 Corvette
Aug 9, 2006
For Immediate Release Contact: johnt@c2group.com Claudio Burtin #26 New Livery For the Speed World Challenge Series LG Motorsports Committed To Fight The Good Fight Running on the LG Motorsports team of Lou Gigliotti, Claudio Burtin has added a <p> new sponsor to his car for the last 4 races in the Speed World Challeng ... Continue reading
GM To Cut Costs on Midsize Models
Aug 8, 2006
Washington DC August 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that General Motors announced yesterday that it will cut costs for new midsize car models by a third as it rolls out a system for sharing parts, vehicle designs and factories. The change will cut spending by $1 billion, reports Bloomberg. Plants in three regio ... Continue reading
GM Reportedly Plans to Bring Back Chevrolet Camaro Muscle Car As Early As 2008
Aug 7, 2006
DETROIT August 6, 2006; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. plans to bring back the Chevrolet Camaro as a production vehicle, according to a published report. GM Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner is expected to announce the return of the muscle car in a speech Thursday at an automotive conference in Trave ... Continue reading
GM Unveils Larger Trucks With Less Fuel-Consumption for 2007 Lineup - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Aug 4, 2006
DETROIT - August 4, 2006: As fuel economy continues to become a growing concern among consumers, General Motors (GM) is altering its lineup to include less "gas guzzlers" and more alternative fuel vehicles. This was recently evidenced during General Motors' unveiling of two new pickup trucks, the all-new 2007 Chevy Sil ... Continue reading
Corvette to Pace the Field During the Brickyard 400 for First Time
Aug 3, 2006
505-horsepower Corvette Z06 Given Pace Car Honors for Historic NASCAR Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway INDIANAPOLIS â A new specially-outfitted Corvette Z06 will serve as the official pace car of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on August 6. Chevrolet cars have enjoyed the honor of pacing this event for 12 con ... Continue reading
Apple Teams Up With Ford, General Motors & Mazda to Deliver Seamless iPod Integration
Aug 3, 2006
Over 70 Percent of New Automobiles in US Will Offer iPod Integration in 2007 CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Apple(R) today announced it has teamed up with Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Mazda to deliver seamless iPod(R) integration across the majority of their brands and models, making it easy for iPod users to e ... Continue reading
Big 3 Down While Asians Are Up - VIDEO NEWS STORY
Aug 1, 2006
NEW YORK & CA - August 1, 2006: Higher gas prices are being blamed for the sharp year-to-year drop in sales for the American car makers. But Asian manufacturers are doing well, especially Hyundai. Click below to watch the story. Big 3 Down While Asians Are Up - VIDEO NEWS STORY BLOOM (BLOOM), National08/1/06 1:31 PM - ... Continue reading
GM Delivers 410,332 Vehicles; July Best Retail Month Of 2006
Aug 1, 2006
Market Share Trend Continues Positive Momentum - July Anticipated at 27 Percent Chevrolet Has Best Retail Car Sales Month Since October 2001 Pontiac G6 up 80.5 Percent; Launch Vehicles Continue Momentum Small Utilities Up 33.2 Percent Compared to July 2005 DETROIT August 1, 2006; General Motors' dealers in the United S ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2006
Reported net loss of $3.2 billion, or $5.62 per share Adjusted net income of $1.2 billion, or $2.03 per share Structural cost reduction target increased to $9 billion Increased liquidity to $22.9 billion, supported by improved cash flow Record revenue of $54.4 billion DETROIT â July 26, 2006: General Motors Corp. ... Continue reading
The "Last" Corvette to be Displayed at Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance
Jul 21, 2006
ProTeam Classic Corvette Collection and Sales has >announced that it's "Last(tm)" Corvette will join approximately 300 >of the world's most prized and collectible automobiles at the 2006 >Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance. > >Now in its 28th year, the Concours d'Elegance is internationally >renowned as being one of the ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Rolls Out Summer Rate Incentives on Select GM Vehicles
Jul 20, 2006
Industry's Top-Selling Certified Brand Offers Affordable GMAC Financing Rates as Low as 4.5% APR DETROIT â GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industryâs top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand according to Autodata Corp., today announced a nationwide summer rate incentive program on select GM vehic ... Continue reading
GM's Lutz Says Automaker Must Have Hybrids Despite Expense and Doubtful Benefit
Jul 20, 2006
London UK July 19, 2006; The <a href="/link.html?http://www.just-auto.com"> Just-Auto interviewed GM's Bob Lutz at the London Auto Show: Hybrids are technologically of doubtful benefit, and expensive, but necessary from a political and public relations point of view, according to General Motors vice president, global p ... Continue reading
Renault, Nissan And General Motors Joint Statement
Jul 15, 2006
PARIS - July 15, 2006: General Motors, Renault and Nissan yesterday said that an exploratory discussion was held between Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renault, SAS and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Rick Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Corp., regarding the possibil ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2006
Kevin Harvick and Barenaked Ladies Unveil New Racecar Today at XM Satellite Radio Headquarters WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Chevrolet announced live today from the XM Satellite Radio studios that Barenaked Ladies will perform at the popular Chevy Rock & Roll 400 pre-race concert at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, ... Continue reading
"Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet" Return in Updated TV Spot For Baseball All-Star Game
Jul 11, 2006
July 11, 2006; Marty Bernstein, The Auto Channel's Auto Advertising and Marketing editor tips us off to a sequel to the famous and effective 1974 Chevy TV ad campaign. The famed commercial had our nation singing in 1974, changing car commercials and automotive branding forever, is back with a modern spin. The new spot ... Continue reading
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