First Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs
Jun 3, 2010
First rollover tests of midsize SUVs: 5 of 12 models earn marginal ratings ARLINGTON, VA â New test results show that some automakers are doing a good job of designing vehicle roofs that perform much better than current federal rollover standards require. The roofs on other vehicles need improvement. In the first ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Post 32 Percent Sales Increase in May
Jun 2, 2010
DETROIT, June 2 -- -- Fifth Consecutive Month of Double-Digit Combined Sales Gains for GM's Four Brands -- Calendar-Year-to-Date Sales for GM's Four Brands are up 31 Percent -- GM Crossovers Sales Are up 81 Percent Year-to-Date For the fifth straight month, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac together posted a double di ... Continue reading
Susan E. Docherty Named GM Vice President, International Operations Sales, Marketing and Aftersales
May 24, 2010
DETROIT and SHANGHAI, May 24 -- General Motors today announced that Susan E. Docherty has been appointed GM vice president, International Operational Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, effective June 1. Docherty, 47, will report to Tim Lee, president, GM International Operations (GMIO). "Growth in China and other emergin ... Continue reading
Chevy, GMC Announce CNG and LPG Vans for Fleets
May 18, 2010
DETROIT, May 18 -- -- Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cargo vans with CNG capability ready this Fall -- LPG capability on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cutaway vans in early 2011 -- Both variants covered by GM 5-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pow ... Continue reading
GM Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
May 17, 2010
GM achieves net income of $0.9 billion and EPS of $1.66 DETROIT, May 17 -- General Motors Company today announced its first quarter 2010 results, marked by revenue of $31.5 billion and operating income of $1.2 billion. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $0.9 billion, resulting in earnings per share on a ... Continue reading
General Motors Slo-Mo Video Footage - GREAT FUN VIDEO
May 14, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - May 14, 2010: Beautiful and captivating video footage of various GM car scenes. It's like art! Don't forget to visit TheAutoChannel.com for the best and most comprehensive coverage of all automotive categories. Click PLAY to watch video. ... Continue reading
GM Looks to Hawaii for Hydrogen Infrastructure Pilot
May 11, 2010
Collaboration with The Gas Company Plans Stations on Oahu for Fuel Cells DETROIT and HONOLULU, May 11 -- Abundant hydrogen is available on the island of Oahu to power a ramp up of fuel cell vehicles through a General Motors collaboration with The Gas Company (TGC), Hawaii's major gas energy provider, the two companies ... Continue reading
12 Chevrolet Models Offer Fuel-saving, Six-speed Automatic Transmissions for 2011 Model Year
May 7, 2010
DETROIT â With the introduction of the all-new Chevrolet Cruze, 12 Chevrolet models will be offered with fuel-saving, six-speed automatic transmissions. Chevrolet has quickly become a leader in six-speed automatics, which will be available on 75 percent of all Chevrolet cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers for 2011. ... Continue reading
GMC Adds More Denali Models to the 2011 Sierra Heavy Duty Lineup
May 7, 2010
DETROIT May 7, 2010; GMC today announces the new 2011 Sierra Denali HD, the first offering of the exclusive Denali line on a heavy-duty GMC pickup, will now be available in both 2500 (3/4 ton) and 3500 series (1-ton) configurations. The new Sierra Denali HDs lead a comprehensively redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra heavy ... Continue reading
GM Names Joel Ewanick Vice President, U.S. Marketing
May 6, 2010
DETROIT May 6, 2010; General Motors announced yesterday that Joel Ewanick has been appointed vice president, U.S. Marketing, effective May 24. Ewanick, 49, will report to Mark Reuss, president, GM North America. "Joel is highly regarded in industry and marketing circles and his track record speaks for itself,â sai ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Increase 20 Percent in April
May 3, 2010
DETROIT, May 3 -- -- Combined Retail Sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Increase 33 percent -- Seventh Consecutive Month of Combined Sales Gains for GM's Four Brands -- Calendar-Year-to-Date Sales for GM's Four Brands are up 31 Percent A combined retail sales increase of 33 percent for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC a ... Continue reading
GM to Invest $890 Million to Build Cleaner, More Fuel-Efficient Engines
Apr 27, 2010
DETROIT, April 27 -- -- Five plants receive work: Tonawanda, N.Y.; Defiance, Ohio; Bedford, Ind.; Bay City, Mich. and St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada -- Investment creates or retains about 1,600 jobs -- New engines to save more fuel through direct injection technology and advanced combustion system design General Motor ... Continue reading
GM Pays Back Government Loans in Full, Announces Investment in Fairfax, Detroit Hamtramck
Apr 21, 2010
GM pays back its loans from U.S. Treasury and Export Development Canada Strong sales, confident outlook enable payback ahead of schedule $257 million investment for Malibu at Fairfax, Kansas, and Detroit Hamtramck EDITOR'S NOTE: Now, they just have to figure out how to make the GM shareholders whole. KANSAS CITY, KANSA ... Continue reading
GM Opens Seoul Advanced Design Studio
Apr 20, 2010
Based in trendy Gangnam area of Seoul - 2010 World Design Capital GM hosts âTrendSpotterâ event celebrating the opening SEOUL, Korea â April 20, 2010: With a renewed focus on designing, building and selling the worldâs best vehicles, General Motors today announced the opening of the Seoul Advanced D ... Continue reading
GM and SAIC Debut World Expo 2010 Pavilion - The Road to 2030
Apr 13, 2010
SHANGHAI - April 13, 2010: General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. opened their joint pavilion at World Expo 2010 Shanghai to the public for the first time Monday during an event attended by media and Expo 2010 officials. Reflecting the Expo 2010 theme of âBetter City, Better Life,â GM and SAIC ... Continue reading
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