2010 Detroit Show: An Electric Cavalcade
Jan 4, 2010
Washington DC January 4, 2010; With federal mileage standards rising, automakers next week will show a fresh group of fuel-efficient vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to Automotive News, Ford will unveil the redesigned production Focus, and Honda will show the production versi ... 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
NHTSA RECALL: 2010 Chevrolet Terrain, 2010 GMC Traverse
Dec 29, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / EQUINOX 2010 GMC / TERRAIN 2010 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 18, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V489000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 59031 Summary: GENERAL ... 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
The 2011 GMC Acadia Denali - The First Denali Crossover Ever
Dec 18, 2009
DETROIT, Dec. 17 -- -- GMC is extending its exclusive Denali line to include the highly successful Acadia brand that defined the crossover segment -- The all-inclusive Acadia Denali is the ultimate combination of space and efficiency with top-of-the-line amenities -- Signature Denali cues include the honeycomb grille, ... 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
2010 North American Car Of The Year Nominees
Dec 17, 2009
NORTH AMERICAN CAR AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR NOMINEES By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Good news for GM and Ford came out of a press conference at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit yesterday as four of the six finalist were from the Detroit manufacturers. An exceptionally large group of journalist ... Continue reading
Bronx Hydrogen Station Completes Cluster for Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Drivers
Dec 10, 2009
New York December 10, 2009; With todayâs opening of a Shell Hydrogen station in the Bronx, drivers of the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles now have a third New York City area location to fill their pollution-free crossovers. General Motors, Shell Hydrogen and the Department of Sanitation in New York C ... Continue reading
New Buick Chief Steps Down After 9 Days on Job
Dec 10, 2009
Buick head leaves as shakeup at GM continues Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:26am EST Stocks Ford Motor Company F.N $9.05 +0.19+2.14% 3:01pm EST * Michael Richards held the post for just nine days * Decision linked to change in role of Bob Lutz DETROIT, Dec 10. 2009; (Reuters) - The head of GM's [GM.UL] Buick and GMC brands has re ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2009
Engine recognized for design leadership in fuel efficiency and performance DETROIT, Dec. 9 -- GM's Ecotec 2.4L I-4 has been awarded Ward's Auto World magazine's 2010 "10 Best Engines" for North America. The direct injected engine with variable valve timing helps deliver segment-best highway fuel economy in GM's popular ... Continue reading
Ed Whitacre's Secret Plan To Save GM
Dec 9, 2009
Taxpayers looking for answers may have to wait awhile. DETROIT December 8, 2009; Joann Muller writinbg for Forbes reported that new General Motors Chairman Edward E. Whitacre Jr. was quick to dismiss the automaker's former chief executive after just eight months on the job, saying GM wasn't moving fast enough. But if W ... Continue reading
General Motors of Canada Buys Out Suzuki and Acquires Full Ownership of CAMI Automotive
Dec 4, 2009
OSHAWA, Ontario, December 04, 2009; General Motors of Canada Limited today announced that it will acquire 100 percent ownership of CAMI Automotive Incorporated (CAMI) through a purchase transaction to buy shares currently owned by long-time partner Suzuki Motor Corporation. CAMI recently led GM's highly successful Nort ... Continue reading
GM Reports 151,427 Total Sales in November 2009
Dec 1, 2009
DETROIT, December 1, 2009; GM dealers in the U.S. delivered 151,427 vehicles in November. While this represents a decline of 2 percent compared with November 2008, GM retail sales were up 1 percent for the month. Total sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac were up 6 percent vs. the prior year. Retail sales for t ... Continue reading
Cosma International awarded frame for GM's next-generation full-size pick-up and SUV platform
Nov 23, 2009
AURORA, ON, Nov. 23 -- Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International Inc. and a leading global automotive body and chassis systems supplier, announced today that it will supply the frame assembly for General Motors' next generation of full-size light-duty pickups and SUVs. This is the third generation o ... Continue reading
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