2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
2012 Pickups Ranked By Max Towing Capacity
Jun 7, 2012
Auto Central June 7, 2012; With words flying between Ford and GM concerning their Pickups towing capacity, I thought you might want to see for yourself. ... Continue reading
GM May 2012 U.S. Sales Highest in 33 Months
Jun 1, 2012
DETROIT June 1, 2012; General Motors Co. today reported May sales of 245,256 vehicles in the United States, up 11 percent year over year and the highest monthly total since August 2009 when dealers delivered 246,479 units. GM retail sales were up 14 percent year-over-year and the retail mix was 70 percent. Fleet sales ... Continue reading
GM Makes Changes To U.S. Sales Team
May 18, 2012
DETROIT â In preparation for numerous product launches in the coming months, General Motors North America President Mark Reuss today announced the following changes for U.S. sales executives: Alan Batey, 49, is appointed to the newly created position of GM vice president, U.S. Sales and Service. He will report to ... Continue reading
2012 GMC Acadia Denali AWD Review By Steve Purdy
May 15, 2012
2012 GMC ACADIA DENALI AWD Donât mess with a sure thing By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Three of GMâs most successful products are the trio of full-size, three-row crossovers assembled in the Lansing, MI, Delta Township plant - Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and this weekâs tester, G ... Continue reading
GM Australia Discovers Ethanol as GM America Ignores It +VIDEO
May 8, 2012
Ironic Twist in General Motors' Strategy Could Eventually Help Enlighten American Acceptance of Ethanol By Marc J. Rauch There's an interesting development taking place at General Motor's Australian subsidiary, Holden. The Australian division is trumpeting ethanol as a viable fuel that can help Australia's economy whil ... Continue reading
Consumer Advisory: NHTSA Offers Tips for Safe Travel in 15-Passenger Vans
Apr 13, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC March 22, 2012;â As the spring driving season gets under way, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging colleges, church groups, and other users of 15-passenger vans to take specific steps to keep drivers and passengers safe â including buckling up every trip, every t ... Continue reading
Is Your Vehicle Pet Friendly? +VIDEO
Apr 12, 2012
NEW YORK - April 12, 2012: They're warm, cuddly and put a smile on the face of their owners. As they become a bigger part of their owners' lives, pets also should be top of mind when buying a new automobile. Nearly six in 10 respondents to a 2011 AAA/Kurgo survey said they had driven with their dog in the automobile at ... Continue reading
2013 GMC Terrain Denali SUV Debuts with New 3.6L V-6 +VIDEO
Mar 17, 2012
Offers distinctive style along with new technology and safety features NEW YORK - GMC is expanding its exclusive Denali sub-brand with the debut of the 2013 Terrain Denali, bringing a new level of style and power to the small SUV. âDenali is growing fast,â said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketi ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Ranks Best Family Cars for Road Trips
Mar 13, 2012
With the spring and summer travel seasons just around the corner, Total Car Score today announced its top cars for family travel. The best minivans, midsize sedans and SUV crossover vehicles were considered, and the newly redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid led the pack. Total Car Score is a car comparison website that ... Continue reading
NatGas Is Rolling...In Chrysler, GM Pickups Fueled by 'CNG In A Box,' NGI Reports
Mar 12, 2012
The swing toward natural gas vehicles (NGV) took on aspects of a bandwagon last week as two major automakers paraded out new natural gas-powered pickup trucks, and General Electric (GE) and Chesapeake Energy Corp. heralded a new "CNG In A Box" fueling station design, Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI) reports. ... Continue reading
Buick Samaritan's Feet in GM Wintergarden
Mar 9, 2012
Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick and GMC Marketing Emmanuel "Manny" Ohonme, Samaritan's Feet founder Details: Upcoming Buick activities at the NCAA basketball Final Four will be discussed and 300 children from a Detroit area charter school will be present to receive donated shoes and foot cleaning. The Sam ... Continue reading
GM Reports 2011 Net Income of $7.6 Billion
Feb 16, 2012
DETROIT February 16, 2012; General Motors Co. today announced 2011 calendar-year net income attributable to common stockholders of $7.6 billion, or $4.58 per fully diluted share, up from $4.7 billion, or $2.89 per fully diluted share, in 2010. Revenue increased 11 percent to $150.3 billion, compared with $135.6 billion ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up +VIDEO
Feb 12, 2012
The 104th Annual Chicago Auto Show By Steve Purdy (Detroit Bureau)Thom Cannell (Detroit Bureau) Larry Nutson (Chicago Bureau) The Auto Channel First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year mar ... Continue reading
2013 GMC Acadia Three-Row Crossover Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 8, 2012
New exterior design highlighted by signature LED lighting Refined interior with soft-touch materials, accent stitching and ambient lighting Rear vision camera standard; industry-exclusive front center air bag available CHICAGO - February 8, 2012: GMC today unveiled the new 2013 Acadia and Acadia Denali at the Chicago A ... Continue reading
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