GM (Cadillac, GMC, Buick, Chevrolet) February 2017 US Sales
Mar 1, 2017
DETROIT — Record sales of crossovers, large SUVs and pickups in February drove General Motors’ retail market share up more than one-half percentage point versus a year ago. Average transaction prices, which reflect what customers pay after sales incentives, also set a February record. ... Continue reading
2017 J.D. Power (2014 Model Year) Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)
Feb 22, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 22 Feb. 2017 — While Lexus and Porsche nameplates lead the industry in vehicle dependability, owners of many high-volume vehicles are also rewarded with excellent long-term quality, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS), released today.The study, now in its 28th year ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Names Best Family Cars Of 2017
Feb 15, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2017 -- The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book, today name the 12 Best Family Cars of 2017. After extensive testing and evaluation, with a keen focus on safety, value, reputation, driving manners, comfort and convenience, cargo versatility, technology, and fit of various rear-facing and forward ... Continue reading
Statement on General Motors and PSA Group Strategic Initiatives
Feb 14, 2017
Detroit MI February 14, 2017; Since 2012, General Motors and PSA Group have been implementing an alliance covering, to date, three projects in Europe and generating substantial synergies for the two groups. Within this framework, General Motors and PSA Group regularly examine additional expansion and cooperation possib ... Continue reading
2017 Chicago Auto Show Opens its Doors
Feb 10, 2017
THE 2017 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW READY TO OPEN ITS DOORS The Nation's Largest Auto Show Runs Feb. 11-20 CHICAGO (Feb. ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2017
Attention Volkswagen Toureg TDI Owners - Compare The Dimension's, performance, Accessories and Safety capabilities Of Your Soon To Be Replaced Vehicle With Every SUV Available (1997-2017) and Compare before you waste your time and potentially buy a replacement that is not up to the TDI benefits. ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2017
DETROIT — General Motors U.S. dealers delivered 195,909 cars, trucks and crossovers in January, down 3.8 percent year over year. Retail sales totaled 155,010 units, down 4.9 percent, and the company set a new January record for average transaction prices. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book: Pickup Truck Auction Values Finish 2016 Strong, 2017 Challenges
Jan 31, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2017 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report that average values for 1- to 3-year-old pickup trucks have remained strong, as a result of high demand at aucti ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Announces 2017 Best Resale Value Award Winners
Jan 25, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2017 -- The 2017 model-year brand and category winners of the annual Best Resale Value Awards, recognizing vehicles for their projected retained value through the initial five-year ownership period, were announced today by Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and informatio ... Continue reading
GM CEO Mary Barra Comments on Auto Executives Meeting with President Trump +VIDEO
Jan 25, 2017
General Motors has released an official statement attributable to Mary Barra on the breakfast meeting she had with Donald Trump and the CEOs of Ford and FCA. "We had a very constructive and wide-ranging discussion about how we can work together on policies that support a strong and competitive economy and auto industry ... Continue reading
GMC Introduces Modern, Bold Design on 2018 Terrain at Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 18, 2017
Confident appearance, accommodating interior and turbo engines elevate new premium compact SUV DETROIT — At a special evening premiere, GMC introduced the all-new 2018 Terrain and unveiled the next chapter of GMC design via a boldly styled and intelligently engineered successor to the brand’s popular compact SUV. T ... Continue reading
GM Investing Additional $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing
Jan 17, 2017
Moves Axle Jobs to U.S. from Mexico More than 5,000 New Jobs in Key Growth Areas DETROIT January 17, 2017; General Motors today announced that it will invest an additional $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing operations. These investments follow $2.9 billion announced in 2016 and more than $21 billion GM has invested in it ... Continue reading
2017 NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) Highlights Up Close and Personal
Jan 16, 2017
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Here we go again – another gathering of the international motoring press in Detroit, still arguably the center of the universe for the U.S. auto business. While manufacturing, design, some engineering and marketing is spread out around the country and t ... Continue reading
Three of Four Car Buyers Avoid Considering SUVs Despite Record Retail Sales
Jan 12, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2017 -- A bright spotlight is shining on SUVs thanks to record retail sales in 2016, yet three of every four car buyers didn't even consider buying an SUV, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Auto Avoider Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2017
Business information provider IHS Markit presented the 21st annual Automotive Loyalty Awards tonight during Automotive News World Congress. Winners in more than 30 categories were recognized, including General Motors for the evening’s top award, “Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer” and Ford brand for “Overall Loya ... Continue reading
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