GM And Tiger Woods Announce End To Endorsement Deal
Nov 24, 2008
DETROIT, MICHIGAN November 24, 2008; General Motors and Tiger Woods announced today that they will conclude their endorsement deal effective December 31, 2008. Both GM and Woods agreed to a mutual and amicable separation that included a desire for more personal time for the 14-time major winner who is expecting his sec ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
GM Reports 170,585 Deliveries in October 2008 Down 45% From 2007
Nov 3, 2008
U.S. auto industry at lowest monthly SAAR in more than 25 years DETROIT â General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 170,585 vehicles in October, down 45 percent compared with a year ago. GM truck sales of 97,119 were down 51 percent and car sales of 73,466 were off 34 percent. The steep decline in vehi ... Continue reading
SHOCKER IF TRUE: Report Says GM and Chrysler are in Merger/Acquisition Talks
Oct 11, 2008
DETROIT - October 11, 2008: AP is saying that the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting today that General Motors and Chrysler have had preliminary talks regarding an acquisition of Chrysler's automotive operations. The AP's report states that the WSJ report claims that Cerberus Capital Management wo ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
A solution to General Motors' North American woes may be staring them right in the face By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher General Motors' Europe President Carl-Peter Forster made an ironic cry for government help during his 2008 Paris Motor Show presentation. In discussing carbon emission requirements ... Continue reading
GM Reports 284,300 Deliveries in September 2008; Highest Monthly Market Share of 2008
Oct 1, 2008
DETROIT October 1, 2008; General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 284,300 vehicles in September, giving GM its best monthly share so far in 2008. GM's share improvement was led by continued strong performances in the mid-car, crossover and full size truck segments. The GM Employee Discount for Everyone sal ... Continue reading
GM Focuses on a Thriving Future on Centennial Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 17, 2008
<p>DETROIT, September 16, 2008 - As GM concludes its first 100 years with a legacy of iconic brands and technological breakthroughs, the company is embarking on a new century as a global leader in design and innovation.</p> <p>To help commemorate its Centennial today, GM began its second century with GMnext Day to affi ... Continue reading
GM to Mark 100th Anniversary with Surprises and Live Broadcasts - Watch It Here On The Auto Channel
Sep 16, 2008
Series of Activities Will Focus on Future of Transportation DETROIT, August 16, 2008 - On September 16, 2008, General Motors will mark the beginning of its second century with GMnext Day, a series of forward-looking activities that will focus on the future of automotive transportation. The event also caps a year-long g ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 7 - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 10, 2008
WARREN, MI - September 10, 2008: As the program winds towards its end, the graphic designers and animator are wrapping it all together for the big presentation. Using their creative juices and technological expertise theyâre working to infuse their vehiclesâ core messages into the teamsâ logos and animat ... Continue reading
GM Extends Employee Pricing Discount Offer on 2008 and Adds 2009 Models
Sep 3, 2008
DETROIT, Sept 3, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) has extended its employee-level pricing discount program by one month through September and added a number of 2009 model year vehicles to the offer, a spokesman said on Wednesday. GM, t ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE REVIEW
Aug 27, 2008
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser INTRO TO THE ENCLAVE General Motors has gone and created a large crossover utility vehicle that just about steals the thunder from any other competitor in its class (and in many others), which is an impossible feat to do with the current CUV competition. Let me count the ways. The 4-do ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 5 - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 25, 2008
WARREN, MI - August 25, 2008: In this episode, GM's design interns talk about their selection of interior materials, patterns and colors. Click PLAY to watch video About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 4 - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 21, 2008
WARREN, MI - August 21, 2008: In this episode, the design interns take their concepts through the clay modeling process; talking about the challenges and problems they encountered along the way. About the Internship Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns f ... Continue reading
GM's Ed Welburn Reminisces on Visiting Motorama - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 20, 2008
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - August 20, 2008: During the 1950's, GM's Motorama car show traveled around the U.S. displaying the most exquisite concept vehicles of the time. Vice President of Global Design Ed Welburn reminisces on visiting Motorama as a child and reveals his excitement on its upcoming presence at the 2008 Pebble ... Continue reading
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