2008 Chicago Auto Show: GMC to Introduce Denali XT - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 4, 2008
Detroit February 3, 2008; General Motorâs GMC division will unveil its Denali XT, a sport-utility hybrid truck concept, at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The four-door Denali XT concept features a 2-mode hybrid propulsion system, E-85 capabilities and direct-injection technology. By using this technology, GM official ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show - GMC Intoduces Sierra Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 4, 2008
[03-Feb-2008] GMCâs 2009 Sierra Hybrid is a full-size pickup truck designed to be fuel-efficient. GMC indicates that using General Motorâs two-mode hybrid system, the vehicle has a 40 percent greater city fuel economy and a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy, compared to other trucks. The Sierra H ... Continue reading
Toyota Still No. 2 After GM, but Competition Will Intensify in 2008 in New Markets
Jan 24, 2008
TOKYO January 24, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that General Motors just barely retained its lead over Toyota as the world's No. 1 automaker last year, but the neck-and-neck competition will only intensify in the coming year as the two rivals vie for sales in China, India and other newer, booming mark ... Continue reading
GM Just Ahead of Toyota in 2007 Global Vehicle Sales
Jan 23, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 23, 2008; Jui Chakravorty Das writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday reported worldwide sales of 9.37 million vehicles in 2007, coming in just ahead of Japanese rival Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research) in a closely watched race ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Manufactures Web Site Rankings
Jan 22, 2008
As Shopping Patterns Evolve, Manufacturers Respond by Providing Rich, Creative Model-Page Content WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- HUMMER.com earns the highest ranking among automotive manufacturer Web sites for usefulness in new-vehicle shopping for a second consecutive time, according to the J.D. Power and Associ ... Continue reading
Going to 2008 Detroit Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop
Jan 20, 2008
Detroit - January 20, 2008: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is better than ever, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of years, this is the one to not miss. Also, there are more non-regular a ... Continue reading
2008 Detroit Auto Show Paves Greener Roads - VIDEO STORY
Jan 20, 2008
DETROIT - January 20, 2008: Vehicles using alternatives to fuel featured prominently at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as efforts to combat global warming continue. From hydrogen to bio-fuels, automakers introduced a variety of alternative propulsion vehicles. In addition to dual ... Continue reading
TACH's Press Pass Coverage Puts You in the Detroit Auto Show - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Jan 19, 2008
It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: America's Most Important Automobile Exposition DETROIT - January 12, 2008: Once again, The Auto Channel will be presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Medi ... Continue reading
2008 NAIAS - Kid Rock, Mary J Blige, Maroon 5 Kick Off GM Party in Detroit - VIDEO
Jan 13, 2008
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: As seen live on The Auto Channel last night, Singer Kid Rock headed back home to Detroit to participate in GM Style, a party hosted by General Motors to mark the beginning of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The event, which kicked off a series of activities leading up to ... Continue reading
2008 North American International Auto Show Begins with Opening Ceremony - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 12, 2008
DETROIT - January 13, 2008: The 2008 Detroit Auto Show kicked of this morning with the Co-Chairs of the event, Carl Galeana and Joe Serra, presiding over the opening introductions and statements. Watch the entire video of the session right here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading
GM Records Highest 2007 Volume Growth in European Auto Industry
Jan 10, 2008
DETROIT - January 10, 2008: GM sets all-time record with sales of 2,182,000 units in Europe, market share up to 9.5 percent GM records highest volume gain in European auto industry, with 179,000 units above 2006 GM doubles sales in Russia, with market share up to 9.6 percent Opel/Vauxhall sales up 4.3 percent, Chevrole ... Continue reading
2007 U.S. Auto Sales Dimmest Since 1998
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported nthat major automakers reported lower U.S. sales for December led by a 9 percent slide at Ford Motor Co as the industry closed out its weakest year in over a decade and faced the prospect of deeper declines in 2008. Ford's slide and gains by Toyota Motor ... Continue reading
GM Asks the World: 'What's Next?' - VIDEO STORY
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, January 3 -- What should power the world's vehicles in 20 years? How can personal transportation become more sustainable in an age of increasing global competition for resources? What role will the automotive industry play in developing markets? Decisions on issues like these will largely shape transportation ... Continue reading
GM Reports 323,453 December 2007 Deliveries; 3.87 Million Vehicles Sold in 2007
Jan 3, 2008
GM Reports 323,453 December Deliveries; 3.87 Million Vehicles Sold in 2007 December Retail Sales up 1.5 Percent; Retail Car Deliveries Up 15 Percent Combined Retail Share For The Past Five Months Up Year-Over-Year Chevrolet Malibu Retail Sales Up 99 Percent; Cadillac CTS Up 51 Percent In December Enclave, OUTLOOK and A ... Continue reading
General Motors First Global Automaker to Sell 1 Million Vehicles in Single Year in China
Dec 24, 2007
Shanghai â General Motors became the first global automaker to sell 1 million vehicles in China in a single year today when GM China Group President and Managing Director Kevin Wale handed the keys to a Buick Park Avenue to Mr. Zhang Jianping at Shanghai GMâs corporate showroom in Shanghai. âBecoming the ... Continue reading
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