GM Reports 337,640 September 2007 Deliveries, Up 4 Percent Compared With 2006
Oct 2, 2007
(Monthly comparison percentages are adjusted for sales days unless noted. Annual and calendar year-to-date comparisons are unadjusted.) Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn All Increased Sales Year-Over-YearBuick 6 Percent Retail Sales Increase Led By Red-Hot Enclave CrossoverFull-Size Utilities, Pickups and Crossovers ... Continue reading
UAW, GM Settle Strike, Deal Has Health Care Trust
Sep 26, 2007
DETROIT, Sept 26, 2007; Nick Carey and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that the United Auto Workers union and General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reached a tentative contract on Wednesday to end a national strike by 73,000 workers with a deal that includes a groundbreaking health-care trust f ... Continue reading
GM Strike May Affect Buyers of Crossover Vehicles, According to Edmunds; AutoObserver.com
Sep 24, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com: What: As of 11AM Eastern this morning, the United Auto Workers were walking the picket line in a strike against General Motors. The contract officially expired Sept. 14, though negotiations continued until today when the union ordered a strike. The primary open issue is job security, ... Continue reading
Buick Expands International Reach with GM Agreement to Export Enclave Crossover to China
Sep 24, 2007
DETROIT â Buick will expand its international reach following a four-year agreement signed today by General Motors and Shanghai GM to export up to 25,000 of the brandâs hot-selling Enclave luxury crossover to China beginning in the second half of 2008. The Enclave is Buickâs first luxury crossover. Known ... Continue reading
Sep 18, 2007
The Auto Channel is pleased to present an exclusive four-part series about the design and development of General Motor's latest concept vehicles. Webisode 1, "What Inspires the Designers Of GM's Latest Concept Vehicles" follows below. ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2008 Buick Enclave Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 275 hp @ 6600 rpm/251 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic/manual Wheelbase: 119.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 201.5 x 79.0 x 72.5 in. Tires: 255/65R18 Cargo volume: 18.9/115.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
United Auto Workers, GM Corp. End Marathon Bargaining Session; Health Care Costs at Issue
Sep 15, 2007
DETROIT September 15, 2007; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that negotiators for the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. ended a marathon bargaining session early Saturday, more than four hours after their contract was set to expire. Bargainers, who on Friday night agreed to extend the contract whil ... Continue reading
General Motors (China) Confident of Selling One Million Cars This Year
Sep 14, 2007
SHANGHAI - September 14, 2007: General Motors (China) president and CEO, Kevin Wale, said he was confident the company could sell one million cars in China this year. Kevin Wale made the statement in the opening ceremony of SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile's engine facility earlier this week. In the first half this year, Shan ... Continue reading
GM Reports 388,168 August 2007 Deliveries
Sep 4, 2007
DETROIT September 4, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 388,168 vehicles in August, up more than 5 percent compared with year-ago monthly sales, a strong performance that resulted in an anticipated highest-of-the-year market share of nearly 26 percent. Brisk sales of full-size pickups and crossover SUVs le ... Continue reading
From Hybrids to Six-Speeds, Direct Injection and More, GM'S 2008 Global Powertrain Lineup
Aug 25, 2007
General Motors Corp. will introduce 14 new or significantly revised powertrains in the 2008 model year â including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants â with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GMâs cars and trucks.For 2008, GMâs powertrain lineup includes hybrids, c ... Continue reading
SAIC Wants More Rights In China R&D, But GM Thinks Differently
Aug 21, 2007
SHANGHAI - August 21, 2007: James E. Queen, GM group vice president of global engineering visited Shanghai on August 9. Queen met with senior officials from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Centers (PATAC). Insiders say the purpose of Queen's trip is to pacify, if not sa ... Continue reading
J.D. Powers: Buick and Lexus Brands Tie for Highest Rank in Vehicle Dependability
Aug 9, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. August 9, 2007; Buick ties with Lexus to rank highest among nameplates in vehicle dependabilityâmarking the first time in 12 years that another brand ties with Lexus for the highest-rank position, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China
Aug 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading
Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 2, 2007
MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading
Buick Enclave to be Imported to China by Year-End
Jul 31, 2007
GM Buick Enclave to be imported to China by year-end http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/2782/GM-Buick-Enclave-to-be-imported-to-C hina-by-year-end.html Sources say the Buick Enclave will be imported to China by the Buick division of General Motors before the end of this year. Based on GM Lambda platform, the Enclave was pre ... Continue reading
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