Nov 5, 2010
Buick this evening reveals the production version of the 2012 Regal GS, an even sportier expression of the Regal sport sedan that went on sale earlier this year and has attracted new buyers to the Buick family. Powered by a high-output, exclusive Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac October Total and Retail Sales Increase 13 Percent
Nov 3, 2010
DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2010 DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2010 -- GM crossover sales rise 36 percent during month, are up 64 percent year-to-date GM full-size pickup sales increase 9 percent; are up 16 percent year-to-date Each of GMââ¬â¢s four brands increased total and retail sales for the month Driven by strong demand for t ... Continue reading
GM to Invest $190 Million, Add 600 Jobs at Lansing Grand River
Oct 29, 2010
PR Newswire LANSING, Mich., Oct. 28 LANSING, Mich., Oct. 28 -- General Motors today announced a $190 million investment in its Lansing Grand River assembly plant for the production of a new Cadillac model. The investment will create 600 jobs and result in the addition of a second shift. "America's fastest-growing luxur ... Continue reading
GM Announces Actions to Reduce Leverage by $11 Billion
Oct 28, 2010
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 28 DETROIT, Oct. 28 -- General Motors Company today announced a series of actions to further reduce financial leverage. "These actions will bring down our leverage by $11 billion by reducing debt and improving our pension funding position," said Chris Liddell, GM vice chairman and chief financ ... Continue reading
Buick Virtually Clones Toughest Roads - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 13, 2010
DETROIT, Oct. 13 DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- It'sa technology that would captivate anyone who grew up on video games. What if you could create an exact digital replica of one of the world's most challenging roads and then drive virtual cars on it to see what happens? The inventors at Buick found a way to do just that. Istanbul ... Continue reading
GM Invests $145 Million for Small Cars at Orion Assembly
Oct 7, 2010
PR Newswire LAKE ORION, Mich., Oct. 7 LAKE ORION, Mich., Oct. 7 -- Manufacturing site of future Buick compact sedan Investment will help retain 1,550 jobs General Motors will invest $145 million at the Orion Assembly Center, GM North American President Mark Reuss said today. Orion will be the home to Chevrolet's new sm ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac September 2010 Sales Rise 22 Percent on Strong Retail Growth
Oct 1, 2010
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac September Sales Rise 22 Percent on Strong Retail Growth PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 1 DETROIT, Oct. 1 -- Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac retail sales increase 39 percent during month Sales and inventory mix reflects quick transition to new model year vehicles à Company gaining ret ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2010
GM to Complete Acquisition of AmeriCredit, with GM Financial Beginning Operations October 1 DETROIT, Sept. 29 DETROIT, Sept. 29 -- AmeriCredit to be renamed General Motors Financial Company, Inc. Acquisition will allow GM to offer consumers more financing and leasing options Launch of initial leasing program targeted b ... Continue reading
GM to Add 483 Jobs at Spring Hill TN Engine Plant
Sep 17, 2010
$483 Million for Next-Generation Ecotec Engine and Additional Work on Current Engines SPRING HILL, Tenn., Sept. 17 -- General Motors Co. will spend $483 million and add 483 jobs building current- and next-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines at its powertrain complex here, assuming successful incentive negotiations ... Continue reading
'Thinking' Car Key Predicts Driver Actions - VIDEO
Sep 7, 2010
DETROIT - September 7, 2010: When Dave Proefke gets locked out of his car, it's called "research." Proefke, a General Motors Technical Fellow, leads a team that has developed an advanced wireless car key that automatically knows when to lock and unlock the doors on the 2011 Buick LaCrosse and selected other General Mot ... Continue reading
The Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Big Three Bailout - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 6, 2010
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Making the Case for Not Bailing Out the U. S. Car Companies Is America Allowing the Big Three to Fail or Have the Big Three Failed America? OPEC and the Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Auto Bailout A few weeks ago Congress approved a $25 billion aid package to the A ... Continue reading
Used Car Price Guide Awards the 2011 Buick Regal 'Car of the Month'
Sep 3, 2010
- Buick Brings Royalty to the Auto Industry with the 2011 Regal - COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 2 -- NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, awards the all-new 2011 Buick Regal its September "Car of the Month." NADAguides selected the 2011 Buick Regal as the September "Car of the Month" based o ... Continue reading
'Thinking' Car Key Predicts Driver Actions
Sep 3, 2010
Micro Computer Knows When to Lock, Unlock Buick LaCrosse Doors DETROIT, Sept. 3 -- When Dave Proefke gets locked out of his car, it's called "research." Proefke, a General Motors Technical Fellow, leads a team that has developed an advanced wireless car key that automatically knows when to lock and unlock the doors on ... Continue reading
GM Reports August 2010 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Sales
Sep 1, 2010
DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- -- Combined Buick, GMC and Cadillac sales counter trend, increase 37 percent -- Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands are up 23 percent -- Buick remains the fastest growing major auto brand in the U.S. -- Cadillac is the fastest growing luxury brand in the U.S. August sales for Chevrolet, ... Continue reading
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