International Nameplates Climb in 'Clunkers' Program
Aug 17, 2009
According to the Detroit News, Japanese automakers have gained significant ground in the U.S. government's $3 billion "cash for clunkers" program. Toyota dethroned GM as the top seller, selling 18.9 percent of vehicles purchased through the clunkers program. The largest three Japanese automakers â Toyota, Honda, a ... Continue reading
Matiz Creative Launch Ceremony to be Broadcast Live on August 19
Aug 17, 2009
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) announced today that it will host a live Internet broadcast of the launch ceremony for its next-generation global mini-car, the Matiz Creative, from the Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel on August 19 ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Labor and Management Signed the Agreement on 2009 Wage Negotiation
Aug 13, 2009
GM Daewoo Labor and Management Signed the Agreement on 2009 Wage Negotiation ... Continue reading
A New GM Kicks Into High Gear at Product and Technology Event
Aug 11, 2009
'New GM' 2010 General Motors Product Guide Chevrolet Volt estimated city fuel economy is 230 mpg / 25 kilowatt hours per 100 miles (press release) Media and consumers preview 25 new models coming between now and 2011 Cadillac confirms new entry-level luxury sport sedan is under development GMâs four brands launch ... Continue reading
GM Shoppers in California To Have Online Access to the New Car Showroom
Aug 11, 2009
Our Best Cars, Your Best Offer: eBay Motors and General Motors Make Shopping For a New Vehicle Online as Easy as 'Click and Buy' from California Dealers Shoppers now have online access to the new car showroom and can ask questions, negotiate price and make buying arrangements online from participating dealers SAN JOSE, ... Continue reading
California Car Buyers Can Shop for Lowest GM Car Prices On eBay
Aug 11, 2009
DETROIT August 10, 2009; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co and eBay Inc are launching a test program in California that will allow consumers to negotiate with dealers and buy new vehicles online, the companies said on Monday. The car shopping website -- gm.ebay.com -- marks a departure fro ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2009
Detroit August 7, 2009; Consumers have already cast their vote and the CARS program is a clear winner. Our Customers and Dealers appreciate Congress' help in keeping the program's momentum going and providing the stimulus to put more clean, fuel efficient vehicles on the road. CARS is one program that has given consume ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Board of Directors' Statement General Motors Company's First Meeting With The New Slate Of Directors
Aug 5, 2009
The focus at the newly launched General Motors Company is squarely where it should be, on customers, products and the development of a winning culture. Those are the keys to its future. Over the past two days, the board held a series of sessions to set goals, review future product plans for Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick a ... Continue reading
GM Canada July 2009 Sales Results
Aug 4, 2009
OSHAWA, ONTARIO August 4, 2009; For July 2009, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 19,663 units, down 41.9% from a year ago. "Our July performance is mainly attributed to reduced vehicle inventory levels at our GM dealers across the country," says Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of sales, service and ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Detroit August 3, 2009; General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models. The leases, offered by U.S. Bank, are part of a pilot program that includes select GM vehicles sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, ... Continue reading
GM July Sales Total 189,443; Highest Retail Sales in Ten Months, Chevy Retail Up 1 Percent
Aug 3, 2009
July month-over-month retail sales increase led by core brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac which were up 12 percent collectively compared with JuneChevrolet led by the Camaro and the all-new Equinox had a year-over-year retail sales improvementAll-new model pushes Chevrolet Equinox sales up 78 percent compared ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
GM Desert Proving Ground-Yuma Officially Open For Business
Jul 22, 2009
Ribbon Cutting Marks Unprecedented Cooperation between Army and GM Download Photography YUMA, AZ â General Motors and the U.S. Army officially opened GMâs new test facility in the southwest on the Armyâs Yuma Proving Ground. The ceremony marked the end of most construction activity and the beginning of a ... Continue reading
Are You a U.S. Taxpayer? If So, You Own GM. What do you think of Your Company?
Jul 12, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 10, 2009: 60% of the new General Motors is owned by the American people. Therefore, if you're a U.S. taxpayer then you are a part owner of the company. Well this is your big chance Mr. or Ms. GM Owner to sound off on the company. You're an owner, so anything goes (keep the four-letter words to a min ... Continue reading
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