Jun 1, 2006
* Combined Sales of New Full-Size Utilities Up 41 Percent vs. April * Solid Chevy HHR and Pontiac Torrent Sales Drive Small Utility Increase of 34 Percent * Sales Impacted By Reductions In Incentive Programs and Daily Rental Sales DETROIT June 1, 2006; General Motors dealers in the United States sold 345,157 new cars a ... Continue reading
Green Light for 100 Percent Renewable Fuel; Scania's Engines Can Run on Fuel of Rapeseed Oil
May 31, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 31, 2006--Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) is meeting the increased demand for engines that can run on renewable fuels and is paving the way now for operation on 100-percent RME, Rapeseed Methyl Ester. After completing long-term tests, Scania can now guarantee operating reliability on 100 percent RME ... Continue reading
Saab 9-2X joins 9-3 Sport Sedan as "Top Safety Pick" in US Safety Report
May 19, 2006
Detroit, Mich. -- With the 9-2X premium compact joining the 9-3 Sport Sedan, Saab is the first luxury carmaker to receive a pair of 'Top Safety Pick - Gold Award' designations from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Gold Award is a best-of-the-best distinction that recognizes car designs that provid ... Continue reading
Saab "Born From Jets" on Tour at Air Shows Throughout the United States
May 12, 2006
Detroit , Mich. â Saab was founded by 16 aircraft engineers and their spirit lives on. Saab Automobile USA took this as the source of inspiration for its comprehensive âBorn From Jetsâ marketing campaign, which started last fall with an impactful series of television ads such as âDelta Formationâ ... Continue reading
Saab April 2006 U.S. Vehicle Sales Up
May 2, 2006
DETROIT, May 2, 2006; Reuters published the Saab Automobile AB U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in April 2006 versus the same year-earlier month and for the year to date. April 2006 April 2005 % Change All Vehicles 3,144 3,174 2.9% Domestic Car 0 0 N.A. Domestic Truck 514 0 100.0% Import Car 2,630 3,174 -14.0% Impor ... Continue reading
GM April 2006 North American Deliveries
May 2, 2006
GM Reports 345,404 Deliveries in April Launch Vehicle Sales Continue to Gain Momentum, Led by All-New Full-Size SUVs Chevy Tahoe Sales Up 35 Percent, Paced by Best Sales-To-Date of 2007 Model Cadillac Escalade Sales Rise 127 Percent; GMC Yukon Sales Up 36 Percent Full-Size Pickup Sales Rise 4 Percent DETROIT - General ... Continue reading
Hybrid Partnership: GM, DaimlerChrysler and BMW
Apr 27, 2006
Vienna, Apr 27, 2006 The state-of-the-art full hybrid system, whose components are being co-developed by General Motors Corp., DaimlerChrysler and the BMW Group for production beginning next year, represents a major automotive industry milestone due to the unprecedented fully integrated combination of electric motors w ... Continue reading
GM Reports Preliminary Q1 2006 Financial Results
Apr 20, 2006
Reported Net Loss $323 Million, About $1 Billion Improvement From 2005 Record Quarterly Revenue of $52.2 Billion $567 Million GMNA Improvement Despite $484 Million Health-Care Charge Automotive Liquidity Stronger at $21.6 Billion DETROIT â General Motors Corp. today reported significantly improved financial result ... Continue reading
Apr 11, 2006
Las Vegas Mayor and County Commissioner Take Inaugural Spin to Open GM's 'The Drive'
Apr 11, 2006
LAS VEGAS - April 10, 2006: Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Clark County Commissioner Myrna Williams (District E) were the first consumers to take a spin around the track at the public opening of General Motors' new performance driving park, "The Drive," in Las Vegas today. "The Drive," located at the base of the Sah ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile USA Announces Partnership With Angel Flight America
Apr 11, 2006
NEW YORK â Saab Automobile USA announced that it has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Angel Flight America to support and promote the charityâs urgent air transportation services. Angel Flight America (AFA), the countryâs largest aviation-related charitable organization, will receive a c ... Continue reading
Over One Million Sign Up for OnStar's Diagnostic E-mail Service
Apr 10, 2006
DETROIT, April 10, 2006; GM has a new way to enhance the vehicle ownership experience, through a simple monthly e-mail. Called OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, this GM-exclusive service runs hundreds of diagnostic checks from the vehicle's four key operating systems, collects valuable maintenance information and sends a per ... Continue reading
General Motors To Open "The Drive" Automotive Attraction
Apr 6, 2006
Unique "Autotainment" Facility will Offer Performance and Off-Road Driving Thrills LAS VEGAS – April 6, 2006: On April 10, with tons of dirt and a dose of speed, the corner of Paradise Road and Sahara Avenue will be transformed when General Motors officially opens the doors of “The Drive.” The unique, ... Continue reading
2006 New York International Automobile Show: Bursting with New Models
Apr 4, 2006
NEW YORK, April 4, 2006: Many of the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2006 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2006 New York International Automobile Show from April 14th to April 23rd. "There are more all-new cars and truc ... Continue reading
Landfill Gas Use by General Motors Highlighted in Television Program - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Apr 4, 2006
Detroit, MI - April 4, 2006: General Motors, the largest direct, corporate user of landfill gas in the United States, is being featured this spring on two television programs airing on public and cable television stations throughout the United States and on Voice of America programming internationally. Both programs lo ... Continue reading
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