Jan 26, 2011
2011 Buick Regal - European-flavored modern sports sedan By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0854) When I think of Buick, the land-yacht Electra 225 comes to mind and also the famed Riviera and Grand Sport models of years ago. I was looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the all- ... Continue reading
China Tops In GM's 8.39 Million Vehicles Delivered Globally in 2010
Jan 24, 2011
Deliveries up 12.2 percent from 2009 China and the United States top 2 million sales each General Motors reported today that it delivered 8,389,769 vehicles globally in calendar year 2010, a 12.2 percent increase from 2009 deliveries of 7,477,178.(1) GM achieved double-digit increases in five of its top 10 markets, inc ... Continue reading
GM Appoints Mary Barra to Lead Global Product Development
Jan 20, 2011
Mary Barra senior vice president, Global Product Development, to lead the design, engineering, program management and quality of vehicles for the company's 11 brands around the world. "Mary will bring a fresh perspective to the critically important job of developing vehicles that delight global customers," said Dan Ake ... Continue reading
GM Establishes Global Chief Technology Officer
Jan 20, 2011
In a move to bring greater focus and urgency to developing leading edge technology for all General Motors vehicles, the company today named Thomas G. Stephens its new Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO). "Customers today expect and deserve the very best technology from their GM vehicles," said GM Chairman and CEO Dan ... Continue reading
Jan 19, 2011
DETROIT--Michigan Buick dealers of the Metro Detroit Buick GMC Dealers Association are pleased to announce the winner of their year-long 2010 Detroit Sweepstakes event. Barbara Hargett of Pontiac, Mich., was awarded a new 2011 Buick Regal Turbo on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). ... Continue reading
GM Names Chris Perry Vice President, U.S. Marketing
Jan 18, 2011
Chris Perry , is appointed vice president, U.S. marketing, replacing Joel Ewanick. Â Perry will report to Ewanick, who was named Global Chief Marketing Officer on Dec. 17, 2010. ... Continue reading
Buick Reveals the 2012 Verano Introduction at the Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 10, 2011
WATCH THE LIVE REVEAL RIGHT HERE DETROIT - January 10: 2011: Buick will be presenting its all new 2012 Verano during a press conference from the 2011 NAIAS exposition. The live broadcast begins at 9:15AM New York time, 6:15AM Los Angeles time. A short while after the conclusion of the live event a complete archived on- ... Continue reading
Buick Invites Consumers to its Quest for the Keys: An Experiential Social Media Scavenger Hunt
Jan 9, 2011
Buick is launching the "Quest for the Keys" program, an engaging campaign designed to build excitement around Buick's entire lineup, including the Regal, Enclave, LaCrosse as well as the all-new Buick Verano. The program invites consumers to participate in an interactive scavenger hunt game using many popular social me ... Continue reading
2011 Detroit Auto Show Buzz Worthiness
Jan 8, 2011
Detroit January 7, 2011; The AP reported that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit opens to the public Jan. 15. Among the cars that will generate buzz: Prius V: Toyota will unveil a larger Prius, the first vehicle of a new brand built around the hybrid. Toyota has released little information about new ... Continue reading
GM, Argonne Sign Licensing Deal for Advanced Battery Chemistry - COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO
Jan 6, 2011
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2011 DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2011 -- General Motors Co. and the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory announced today they have reached a worldwide licensing agreement to use Argonne's patented composite cathode material to make advanced lithium-ion batteries that last longer between charges ... Continue reading
Buick Introduces First Compact Luxury Sedan - All-New 2012 Verano
Jan 6, 2011
The all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan, the brand's third new model in the past two years and first in the compact luxury segment, will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show. Verano goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011, the latest model in a product renaissance that began with the ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2011
GM's four brands sell 118,435 more vehicles in 2010 than eight brands did in 2009 GM December retail sales up 27 percent, best month in 2010 Chevrolet sales improve 16 percent in 2010 Buick sales rose 52 percent in 2010 ââ¬â the highest improvement of any major brand GMC increased sales 29 percent for the y ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2010
2011 Buick Enclave A Handsome, High-quality Hauler By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_0710) The 2011 Buick Enclave, a premium crossover SUV, is the luxury offering from the trio of platform-sharing SUVâs by General Motors. The sister vehicles being the Chevrolet Traverse and the GM ... Continue reading
2011 Buick Regal Turbo Adapts to Driver and Road on the Fly
Dec 21, 2010
2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo. Regal Turbo, arriving at dealerships now, offers not one, not two, but three unique driving experiences, each selectable by a push of a button. ... Continue reading
GM Names Joel Ewanick Global Chief Marketing Officer
Dec 19, 2010
General Motors today announced that Joel Ewanick has been appointed Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. "As we continue our rapid growth in major global markets, it is important that we take a more customer-focused view of our overall marketing strategy," said Dan Akerson, Chief Executive Offic ... Continue reading
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