GM'S COMMITMENT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
Dec 8, 2008
We deeply appreciate the Congress considering General Motors' request to borrow up to $18 billion from the United States. We want to be sure the American people know why we need it, what we'll do with it and how it will make GM viable for the long term. For a century, we have been serving your personal mobility needs, ... Continue reading
GM says it "disappointed" and "betrayed" consumers
Dec 8, 2008
DETROIT December 8, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp on Monday unveiled an unusually frank advertisement acknowledging it had "disappointed" and sometimes even "betrayed" American consumers as it lobbies to clinch the federal aid it needs to stay afloat into next month. The pri ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS-V And Provoq Concept To Star For Liberty At The 2008 Abu Dhabi International Motor Show
Dec 4, 2008
Cadillac's most powerful vehicle ever, the all-new CTS-V, will be the star of the Liberty Abu Dhabi Automobiles Co. stand at the 2008 Abu Dhabi International Motor Show. Making its Middle East premiere in the city, the CTS-V will be appearing alongside regional show premieres for the Cadillac Escalade Platinum and HUMM ... Continue reading
General Motors Launches Extensive New 2009 Model Year Line-up In The Middle East
Dec 3, 2008
New models from Chevrolet, Cadillac, HUMMER and GMC will spearhead General Motors' latest product offensive, marking the arrival of the new 2009 model year line-up and seeing the company's brands expand into a number of important new market sectors. ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2008
Wednesday November 26, 7:21 pm ET NEW YORK November 26, 2008; Jonathan Stempel writing for Reuters reported that the automaker General Motors Corp is mulling whether to shed its Pontiac, Saab and Saturn brands, as well as its Hummer brand, as part of a plan to win $12 billion of U.S. government loans, Bloomberg News sa ... Continue reading
Why It's Essential for Congress to Provide Financial Stimulus to the U.S. Auto Industry
Nov 26, 2008
The Fate of the Industrialized World Hangs In the Balance This Is Not Merely Issue of Protecting a Segment of the Work Force; itâs an Issue of Societal Progress By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Innovation has almost always been the stimulus to advance human civilization. Sometimes the innovations ... Continue reading
Australian tennis player, Mark Philippoussis' Hummer goes under the hammer
Nov 25, 2008
The metallic blue Hummer H1 originally owned by Mark Philippoussis sold unreserved for $69,000 at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on November 24 after an exciting serve and volley duel amongst a dozen floor and telephone bidders. ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
GM Reports 170,585 Deliveries in October 2008 Down 45% From 2007
Nov 3, 2008
U.S. auto industry at lowest monthly SAAR in more than 25 years DETROIT â General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 170,585 vehicles in October, down 45 percent compared with a year ago. GM truck sales of 97,119 were down 51 percent and car sales of 73,466 were off 34 percent. The steep decline in vehi ... Continue reading
The Ultimate Wagon Wheel: Wild West 'Hummer' Artwork Unveiled at Zoo Art Fair 2008
Oct 16, 2008
Artist Matthew Harrison today unveils his latest project entitled 'Hummer' at the fifth Zoo Art Fair (17-20 October) - a HUMMER H3 complete with wooden wagon wheels, the iconic installation will be parked on Old Burlington Road, opposite the Royal Academy of Arts for the duration of the fair.</p> ... Continue reading
SHOCKER IF TRUE: Report Says GM and Chrysler are in Merger/Acquisition Talks
Oct 11, 2008
DETROIT - October 11, 2008: AP is saying that the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting today that General Motors and Chrysler have had preliminary talks regarding an acquisition of Chrysler's automotive operations. The AP's report states that the WSJ report claims that Cerberus Capital Management wo ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
A solution to General Motors' North American woes may be staring them right in the face By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher General Motors' Europe President Carl-Peter Forster made an ironic cry for government help during his 2008 Paris Motor Show presentation. In discussing carbon emission requirements ... Continue reading
GM Reports 284,300 Deliveries in September 2008; Highest Monthly Market Share of 2008
Oct 1, 2008
DETROIT October 1, 2008; General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 284,300 vehicles in September, giving GM its best monthly share so far in 2008. GM's share improvement was led by continued strong performances in the mid-car, crossover and full size truck segments. The GM Employee Discount for Everyone sal ... Continue reading
GM Focuses on a Thriving Future on Centennial Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 17, 2008
<p>DETROIT, September 16, 2008 - As GM concludes its first 100 years with a legacy of iconic brands and technological breakthroughs, the company is embarking on a new century as a global leader in design and innovation.</p> <p>To help commemorate its Centennial today, GM began its second century with GMnext Day to affi ... Continue reading
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