GM to Be First Major U.S. Automaker to Manufacture Electric Motors
Jan 26, 2010
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- -- Electric traction motors are 'engines' for electric vehicles and hybrids -- First GM electric motors will debut in next-generation rear-wheel-drive Two-mode Hybrids -- Total investment of $246 million in electric motor and electric drive facilities in the U.S. GM will expand its in-house elect ... Continue reading
Ed Whitacre to Continue as GM CEO
Jan 25, 2010
- GM commits to paying back US and Canadian government loans by June DETROIT, Jan. 25 -- Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., has agreed to continue as chairman and CEO of General Motors, it was announced today. Speaking at a press conference at GM's headquarters, Whitacre also expressed the GM board's commitment that the company ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2010
2010 BUICK LACROSSE CXS Not For the Old at Heart By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Chief TheAutoChannel.com My pretty blonde and I arrived a few minutes early at a retirement investment seminar this week in our new 2010 Buick LaCrosse test car. (I donât expect to ever retire from this job, though, so donât hold y ... Continue reading
2010 Buick LaCrosse and Enclave Named to Consumer Guide 2010 Best Buy and Recommended Award
Jan 23, 2010
Detroit January 22, 2010; The 2010 Buick LaCrosse and Enclave were named a best buy by Consumer Guideâs 2010 Best Buy and Recommended Award. The LaCrosse took top honors in the large car class and the Enclave in the premium midsize SUV class. "These awards are great recognition for the LaCrosse and Enclave," said ... Continue reading
Never Miss a Beat: Pause and Play Radio Will Wait for You
Jan 21, 2010
Detroit MI January 20, 2010; Youâre driving along listening to your favorite radio station and a commercial playing contains a website address you want to check out. But you canât â or shouldnât â be writing while driving. Wouldnât it be great to just hit a pause button on the radio? Now y ... Continue reading
Buick Announces Pricing for 2011 Regal - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 21, 2010
DETROIT, Jan. 21 -- Buick today announced pricing for the all-new 2011 Regal. Prices start at $26,995 for the premium CXL model, including a $750 destination charge. Regal's CXL turbo model will start at $29,495, including a $750 destination charge. Regal will initially be offered in premium CXL trim only, with additio ... Continue reading
Suzuki to end hybrid development with GM
Jan 16, 2010
TOKYO, Jan 16, 2010; Yoshifumi Takemoto writing for Reuters reported that Suzuki Motor Corp said it would end joint development projects with General Motors [GM.UL] for hybrid and fuel-cell technologies as part of an operational review following its alliance with Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE). Suzuki and Volkswagen last mont ... Continue reading
Buick and GMC Press Conference at 2010 Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2010
Buick and GMC hold live Internet video press conference at the Detroit Auto Show. The Auto Channel will carry the broadcast live onTheAutoChannel.com. ... Continue reading
Buick Unveils Regal GS Show Car
Jan 7, 2010
DETROIT - January 7, 2010: 21st-century successor to Buick's Gran Sport heritage -- Bold, sporty design with unique exterior details and an aggressive stance -- High-output Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission -- Adaptive all-wheel-drive system and electronic limited-slip rear differential ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Post Sales Gains
Jan 5, 2010
Retail Sales of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Up 13 Percent GM Retail Market Share Increased Two Share Points in Q4 vs. Q3 U.S. Dealer Inventory Reaches 385,000 - Lowest Year-End Level on Record DETROIT, Jan 5. -- GM dealers in the U.S. reported 160,996 retail deliveries in December - a 7 percent increase compared ... Continue reading
GM Names New Public Policy Leadership
Dec 30, 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 30 -- -- John T. Montford named senior advisor for Government Relations and Global Public Policy -- Robert E. Ferguson joins GM as vice president, Government Relations -- Ken W. Cole to remain with GM until later in 2010 General Motors has realigned its government relations and public policy team with the ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2010 Crossover Watch List
Dec 29, 2009
SEE ALSO: Crossover Specs, Prices, Comparisons and Reviews HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CROSSOVER The self-appointed Crossover Queen is back with 2010 recommendations! Now in our second year of suggesting which part-sport utility, part-car gives women the best ban ... Continue reading
OnStar Welcomes Its First Subscriber in China
Dec 27, 2009
Detroit December 24, 2009; OnStarâs global expansion became a reality this week following Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co. Ltdâs activation for its first subscriber in China. Mr. Lu Jianping from Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province received his new Cadillac Seville SLS on December 20, 2009 and became the countryâs ... Continue reading
GM Statement On Treasury Loan Payback - Executive Officer Ed Whitacre
Dec 18, 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 18 -- I am pleased to announce that today, GM followed through on its commitment to begin loan repayments to the U.S. and Canadian and Ontario governments. We paid $1.0 billion to the U.S. Treasury and $192 million to Export Development Canada. We are grateful for the support the governments have provided ... Continue reading
Sweeney Appointed Buick GMC General Manager; Costabile Named General Sales Manager
Dec 17, 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 17 -- Susan E. Docherty, GM vice president of Sales, Service and Marketing, today named Brian K. Sweeney general manager of Buick GMC, effective immediately. Sweeney had been general sales manager of Buick GMC since June 2008. "Brian has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Buick and GMC brands thro ... Continue reading
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