Jan 10, 2006
DETROIT January 10, 2006; GM today announced that it has significantly lowered Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) on vehicles accounting for about 80 percent of its sales volume. This move covers every Chevrolet, Buick and GMC model, as well as most Pontiac cars and trucks. The new MSRPs are effective ... Continue reading
Fiero Store Uses GM Tools to Reintroduce Tail Lamp Lenses
Jan 10, 2006
Resurrecting Discontinued Parts Key to Fiero's Success STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn., Jan. 10 -- The Fiero Store, the world's largest distributor of OEM and aftermarket Fiero parts and accessories, recently added 1986-1988 Pontiac Fiero GT tail lamp lenses to its extensive catalog of officially licensed GM Restoration Parts. ... Continue reading
GM at Los Angeles Auto Show: Fun, Function and Fuel Efficiency
Jan 5, 2006
LOS ANGELES, January 5 -- - New Models for Chevrolet, GMC, SAAB; First Look at Pontiac Performance Roadster General Motors is introducing a wide variety of vehicles at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show (January 6 -15, 2006), demonstrating GM's continued commitment to using its advanced technology resources to increase ... Continue reading
SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds
Jan 3, 2006
Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading
NHTSA Pontiac Granfd Prix Recall
Dec 27, 2005
NHTSA Action Number : DP05010 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : N/A Make / Models : Model/Build Years: PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX 2004 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Component : EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Date Investigation Opened : December 21, 2005 Date Investigation Closed : Open Summary: ODI HAS RECEIVED A PETITION R ... Continue reading
The Case for Hydrogen as an Industry Transformer
Dec 21, 2005
Special Feature By John McCormick Wondering where the automotive industry is headed? Spend time with General Motors Corp.'s research and development chief, Larry Burns and you will come away with a pretty good idea. I was fortunate enough to catch up with this far-sighted Detroit executive at a recent auto show. Our co ... Continue reading
GM November 2005 Sales Results
Dec 1, 2005
GM Reports 281,288 Deliveries in November Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac G6 and Buick LaCrosse Pace Strengthening Mid-Size Car Sales Led by New H3, HUMMER Ranks as Fastest-Growing Brand in U.S. Pontiac and Saturn Post Double-Digit Sales Gains DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States sold 281,288 new cars and tr ... Continue reading
UAW Statement on GM's Plant Closing Announcement
Nov 21, 2005
DETROIT, Nov. 21 -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Richard Shoemaker, who directs the UAW General Motors Department, issued this statement on today's announcement by General Motors: "Today's action by General Motors is not only extremely disappointing, unfair and unfortunate, it is devastating to man ... Continue reading
GM: Rick Wagoner Seech - Manufacturing Restructuring Actions
Nov 21, 2005
Rick Wagoner GM Chairman and CEO Renaissance Conference Center Welcome and thanks to everyone for being with us for today’s special broadcast. I want to share with all of you some important next steps in our ongoing efforts to turn around our North American business. At our Annual Shareholders Meeting in June, I ... Continue reading
GM North America to Undergo Major Capacity Reduction
Nov 21, 2005
Next Significant Step in GM's North American Turnaround Plan 9 Assembly, Stamping & Powertrain Facilities, 3 SPO Facilities to Cease Operations Total Reduction of 30,000 Positions Total Cost Reduction Running Rate of $7 Billion by End of 2006 DETROIT - General Motors will undergo a wide-ranging restructuring of its man ... Continue reading
GM North America's Four Point Turnaround Plan
Nov 21, 2005
Following is a brief update and summary of the other key elements of the GMNA turnaround plan beyond structural cost reductions. Health-care Cost Reductions On Oct. 17, GM announced a far-reaching agreement with the UAW that will introduce a series of changes to the hourly retiree health-care plan. As part of the agree ... Continue reading
Toyota November U.S. Retail Sales Beating Ford, Beating Chrysler and Closing In On GM
Nov 18, 2005
DETROIT, Nov 18, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. grabbed more U.S. retail market share than Ford Motor Co. in early November and it was less than one share point behind General Motors Corp., J.D. Power and Associates said on Friday. A report from the industry tracking firm's closely watched Power Informa ... Continue reading
What You See is What You Pay With GM's 'Red Tag Event'
Nov 14, 2005
Special Red Tag Pricing on Most GM Vehicles Now Through Jan. 3 DETROIT – General Motors is extending its strategy of providing simple, compelling prices on its cars and trucks with its year-end ‘Red Tag Event.’ This marketing program runs from Nov. 13, 2005 through Jan. 3, 2006 and features special Re ... Continue reading
GM Launches 'Red Tag' Incentive Program for Cars and Light Trucks Through Jan. 3
Nov 14, 2005
DETROIT November 14, 2005; David N. Goodman writing fotr the AP reported that hoping to boost sales, General Motors Corp. on Monday announced a new incentives program of "Red Tag" prices on cars and light trucks through Jan. 3. The announcement comes at a time when GM has been suffering billion-dollar losses and a decl ... Continue reading
Incentives on Domestic SUVs Strong Possibility, Say Texas Dealers
Nov 8, 2005
Washington DC November 8, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that after slow October sales, auto dealers in Texas say domestic automakers may decide to impose consumer incentives on full-size SUVs, reports The Dallas Morning News. Automakers Ford and GM already have incentives of $2,000 on most full-size pickups and $ ... Continue reading
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