GM Reports 2Q 2008 - $15.5 Billion Loss
Aug 1, 2008
DETROIT August 1, 2008; Kevin Krolicki and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp posted a $15.5 billion quarterly loss on Friday, as North American sales dropped by 20 percent and plunging prices for SUVs prompted deep charges for its auto finance business. GM shares tumbled 6 percent in re ... Continue reading
General Motors cuts length of US warranty on 2009 Saab models
Jul 29, 2008
NEW YORK July 28, 2008; Dan Strumpf writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s Saab unit is cutting the length of its warranty on its 2009 U.S. models to reduce costs while remaining competitive with other luxury brands, the company said Monday. Saab will now offer a four-year powertrain warranty for up to ... Continue reading
Class-Leading Saab XWD With Signature 2.0-liter Turbo Power
Jul 24, 2008
Saab's widely-acclaimed all-wheel-drive system - Saab XWD - is given a broader appeal in the latest 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi range by being teamed with classic Saab four-cylinder turbo power, in addition to the current 2.8V6 turbo application. ... Continue reading
Saab BioPower Boost For Top-Of-The-Line Aero Range
Jul 23, 2008
Saab leads the automotive sector in exploiting the environmental benefits of bioethanol as a renewable fuel for its BioPower flex-fuel engines, which also deliver more power when running on E85 (85% bioethanol,15% gasoline). Now this technology is available for the first time in Aero specification for both 9-3 and 9-5 ... Continue reading
Saab Highlights at London Motor Show 2008
Jul 22, 2008
Saab extends the availability of its innovative all-wheel-drive system for Model Year 2009, while also expanding its Aero range to include BioPower flex-fuel technology. Saab's latest concept cars - the 9-X BioHybrid and 9-4X BioPower - signal the Swedish premium brand's intention to enter all major segments of the glo ... Continue reading
Saab Concepts Signpost Future Product Expansion
Jul 22, 2008
Two Saab concept cars, signaling the global expansion of the Swedish brand's product portfolio, are displayed at this year's London Motor Show. The Saab 9-X BioHybrid and 9-4X BioPower Concept share signature Scandinavian styling themes while showcasing future developments in efficient powertrain technology. They symbo ... Continue reading
Cutting-edge XWD Mated With Saab 2.0-liter
Jul 14, 2008
Saab's innovative all-wheel-drive system - Saab XWD –- is to be offered with 2.0-liter turbo power for 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi models. Launched to wide acclaim with a 2.8V6 turbo engine, XWD will now be extended to include Aero, Vector and Linear specifications with a 'classic' Saab 210 hp/ 154 kW four-cyl ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 3 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 13, 2008
WARREN, MI â July 3, 2008: In this week's episode, the design interns ideas start to take shape. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge is to design c ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2008
AUTO CENTRAL - July 13, 2008: This year TheAutoChannel.com will have its biggest presence ever at the British International Motor Show, with TACH teams from Europe and the U.S. in attendance. Although the British show has never been considered as important as the Paris or Franfurt shows, the British expo never fails to ... Continue reading
GM record sales of 1.16 million vehicles in Europe
Jul 10, 2008
In the first half of 2008, General Motors (GM) sales in Europe reached a record of 1,160,935 vehicles, an increase of 31,613 units (or 2.8 percent) compared to the same period of 2007. The company market share was 9.5 percent. ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 2 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 4, 2008
WARREN, MI - July 3, 2008: This week's episode details why and which "emerging markets" the design interns have chosen to begin their projects. About the Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michig ... Continue reading
Four-Cylinder Cars Growing in Popularity - VIDEO STORY
Jul 2, 2008
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - July 2, 2008: As gas prices continue to reach record highs worldwide, four-cylinder vehicles are growing in popularity due to their low gas consumption. General Motors reports that as this model grows in popularity, automakers are enhancing these vehicles by adding more refined engines and luxury fe ... Continue reading
A Visit to the Saab Turbo X Driving Academy at Road Atlanta - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 2, 2008
ATLANTA, GA - July, 2, 2008: Her name's Kaylan Morley. She's 21. And she knows just as much about Saabs as the trolls in Trollhatten. Kaylan has grown up around Saabs -- her dad restores them and her brother builds them to rally race. She works at a Saab dealership, owns six custom Saabs -- including a 2006 9-3 SportCo ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame Classic to Feature Only GM Vehicles
Jun 30, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., June 30 -- The third annual Automotive Hall of Fame Classic, an exhibition limited to about 30 superior automobiles, will be held Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. "The GM Century: The Men. The Machines." will feature only General Motors vehicles in celebrati ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 1 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 26, 2008
WARREN, MI â June 26, 2008: Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge is to design concept vehicles that meet the needs of emerging markets in the year 2020. Working alongside a team ... Continue reading
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