Over One Million Sign Up for OnStar's Diagnostic E-mail Service
Apr 10, 2006
DETROIT, April 10, 2006; GM has a new way to enhance the vehicle ownership experience, through a simple monthly e-mail. Called OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, this GM-exclusive service runs hundreds of diagnostic checks from the vehicle's four key operating systems, collects valuable maintenance information and sends a per ... Continue reading
General Motors To Open "The Drive" Automotive Attraction
Apr 6, 2006
Unique "Autotainment" Facility will Offer Performance and Off-Road Driving Thrills LAS VEGAS – April 6, 2006: On April 10, with tons of dirt and a dose of speed, the corner of Paradise Road and Sahara Avenue will be transformed when General Motors officially opens the doors of “The Drive.” The unique, ... Continue reading
Landfill Gas Use by General Motors Highlighted in Television Program - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Apr 4, 2006
Detroit, MI - April 4, 2006: General Motors, the largest direct, corporate user of landfill gas in the United States, is being featured this spring on two television programs airing on public and cable television stations throughout the United States and on Voice of America programming internationally. Both programs lo ... Continue reading
NEWSWEEK INTERVIEW: Rick Wagoner CEO of General Motors
Apr 2, 2006
Feels 'Completely' Secure in His Job: 'I Know in the End, All of Us Are Going to be Judged on Accomplishments' On Calls For 'New Blood' in GM Management: 'That Is So Simplistic ... That Would Be The Biggest Risk I've Ever Heard Of' NEW YORK, April 2 -- General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner tells Newsweek's Detroit Bureau Chi ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 21, 2006--AAA, one of the nation's leading member organizations that provides motorists with solutions to all of their automotive needs, has selected its top cars for 2006 in 13 distinct categories, including "Cool Car of the Year." They are: Category Car EPA Miles Per Gallon -------- --- --------- ... Continue reading
Unprecedented Photo Exhibit on Father of Automotive Design For Sale On Ebay
Mar 20, 2006
Royal Oak, MI., March 20, 2006; No one influenced the look of the 20th century automobile world --- and the enduring passion for automobiles --- as much as Harley Earl. At recent auctions, his one-of-a-kind futuristic concept vehicles --- including the Oldsmobile F-88, the Futurliner and the Pontiac Bonneville Special ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks
Mar 2, 2006
DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading
New GM Models Post Strong February Sales, Retail Sales Up 1 Percent
Mar 1, 2006
Overall Sales Decline 2.5 Percent Compared to Year-Ago Level All-New Chevy Tahoe Sales Double From January; HUMMER Hits Sales Record for 10th Month Launch Vehicle Retail Sales Up 32 Percent Over January DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States in February posted a retail sales improvement of 1 percent. Tot ... Continue reading
General Motors in Geneva: Seven World and European Premieres
Feb 28, 2006
GENEVA, Switzerland, February 28 -- - Top attraction: Futuristic Saab Aero X Sport-Coupé Concept - Additional World Premieres: Opel GT, Chevrolet Epica and Captiva - European Debuts: New Cadillac Escalade, 310-hp Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept, Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid Picture is available via EPA (European Pre ... Continue reading
GM's All-New Full-Size SUVs Get Personal
Feb 22, 2006
Convenient and affordable accessories Accessories covered by GM’s Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty DETROIT - February 22, 2006: GM ‘s all-new 2007 full-size sport utilities, the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade are arriving in dealerships now, each one with a fresh look and dist ... Continue reading
2006 Buick Lucerne CXL V8 Review
Feb 20, 2006
BUICK LUCERNE CXL V8 2006 Not Just Pandering To Its Base By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau Like a smart politician the brand new Buick Lucerne has not forgotten where its support comes from – my father-in-law and his ilk. But, unlike most politicians, Buick is looking to bring its base ahead into the f ... Continue reading
Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose
Feb 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers Special Winter Rate Incentives on Full-Size GM SUVs
Feb 10, 2006
Industry's Top-Selling Certified Brand Provides Consumers Affordable Financing Detroit, MI - February 10, 2006: GM Certified Used Vehicles, the top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand according to Autodata Corp., today announced a nationwide winter rate incentive program on full-size GM SUVs to drive addi ... Continue reading
GM Reports Deliveries in January 2006, Up 6 Percent
Feb 1, 2006
FOR RELEASE: 2006-02-01 CONTACTS Cadillac, HUMMER, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn Post Sales IncreasesDeliveries of Chevrolet Tahoe Up 53 Percent; Large Utility Sales Rise 23 PercentLaunch Vehicle Momentum Continues, Paced by DTS, Lucerne, HHR, Impala, G6 and H3DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States sold 296,0 ... Continue reading
GM Says Full-Size Vehicles Have Seen Strong Demand
Jan 30, 2006
Houston, TX - January 30, 2006: Speaking at the Houston Auto Show, General Motors top executive said that demand from dealers for the auto maker's new slate of full-size vehicles has exceeded expectations. CEO Rick Wagoner touted the fuel efficiency of GM's large vehicles and said they represent the best full-size util ... Continue reading
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