NEWSWEEK INTERVIEW: Rick Wagoner CEO of General Motors
Apr 2, 2006
Feels 'Completely' Secure in His Job: 'I Know in the End, All of Us Are Going to be Judged on Accomplishments' On Calls For 'New Blood' in GM Management: 'That Is So Simplistic ... That Would Be The Biggest Risk I've Ever Heard Of' NEW YORK, April 2 -- General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner tells Newsweek's Detroit Bureau Chi ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
New GM Models Post Strong February Sales, Retail Sales Up 1 Percent
Mar 1, 2006
Overall Sales Decline 2.5 Percent Compared to Year-Ago Level All-New Chevy Tahoe Sales Double From January; HUMMER Hits Sales Record for 10th Month Launch Vehicle Retail Sales Up 32 Percent Over January DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States in February posted a retail sales improvement of 1 percent. Tot ... Continue reading
General Motors in Geneva: Seven World and European Premieres
Feb 28, 2006
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28 -- - Top attraction: Futuristic Saab Aero X Sport-Coupé Concept - Additional World Premieres: Opel GT, Chevrolet Epica and Captiva - European Debuts: New Cadillac Escalade, 310-hp Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept, Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid Picture is available via EPA (European Pre ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2006
DETROIT February 1, 2006; The road trip to the Super Bowl in a Pontiac G6 Hardtop Convertible has begun. The cross-country trip, part of Jimmy Kimmel Live's Detroit Super Bowl week broadcasts from Detroit's Gem Theatre, was featured on Tuesday night's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show as cast member Guillermo picked up the firs ... Continue reading
GM Reports Deliveries in January 2006, Up 6 Percent
Feb 1, 2006
FOR RELEASE: 2006-02-01 CONTACTS Cadillac, HUMMER, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn Post Sales IncreasesDeliveries of Chevrolet Tahoe Up 53 Percent; Large Utility Sales Rise 23 PercentLaunch Vehicle Momentum Continues, Paced by DTS, Lucerne, HHR, Impala, G6 and H3DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States sold 296,0 ... Continue reading
GM Says Full-Size Vehicles Have Seen Strong Demand
Jan 30, 2006
Houston, TX - January 30, 2006: Speaking at the Houston Auto Show, General Motors top executive said that demand from dealers for the auto maker's new slate of full-size vehicles has exceeded expectations. CEO Rick Wagoner touted the fuel efficiency of GM's large vehicles and said they represent the best full-size util ... Continue reading
GM says "Google Pontiac" in Latest TV Spot
Jan 22, 2006
Blog post contains screen shot and full video of commercial: http://localzing.com/blog/local-advertising/gm-says-google-pontiac/ Pontiac is telling people to “google pontiac”, now if only local car dealerships can cash in they could be capturing leads and phone enquiries from this regional campaign. Last ni ... Continue reading
Jan 22, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 22, 2006--A 1950 General Motors Futurliner Parade of Progress Tour Bus and 1954 Pontiac Bonneville Special concept car designed by the legendary Harley Earl will be rejoined as the centerpieces of a private collection after selling for a combined US$6,800,000 at the 35th Anniversary Barrett-Jack ... Continue reading
General Motors to Showcase Strong Mix of Vehicles at the Washington DC Auto Show
Jan 21, 2006
What: General Motors is showcasing a strong mix of high-quality vehicles - priced just right to offer great value to our customers. Following is an overview of some of GM's brand-new 2006-2007 MY vehicles that are poised for success in the marketplace. Where: Washington Convention Center 900 Ninth Street N. Washington, ... Continue reading
Pontiac G6 Starts 2006 With Momentum, New Model
Jan 20, 2006
Sub-$29K Pricing Set for G6 Convertible DETROIT – After closing out 2005 with brisker sales than the rest of the mid-size car segment, the Pontiac G6 family of vehicles is expected to continue its growth in the new year with a game-changing new entry - a G6 retractable hardtop convertible. With GM’s recentl ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Announces Most Delightful Vehicles of 2005
Jan 16, 2006
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 16, 2006--In 2005 the results from Strategic Vision's surveying the market may be startling: General Motors leads all the rest. Strategic Vision measures the experience of approximately 90,000 new vehicle owners annually. The survey has been done since 1996. Because of the nature of the factors measured ... Continue reading
Jan 16, 2006
Royal Oak, MI., January 16, 2006; An artist and purveyor to millions of Americans, Harley Earl created works of art that survive as symbols of a vanished age, an age of America's automotive opulence but also of craftsmanship, integrity and beauty. Tonight (January 16, 2006 at 9pm EST) watch a behind-the-scenes Speed Ch ... Continue reading
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