GM Raising Prices on Some 2008 U.S. Vehicles
Dec 18, 2007
DETROIT, Dec 18, 2007: Reuters reported that General Motors Corp said on Tuesday it will increase prices by as much as $1,500 on its 2008 model year vehicles in the United States to recover rising steel and commodity costs. The price increases are effective for vehicles invoiced to dealers on and after Dec. 19. "While ... Continue reading
Two New GM Engines Make Ward's North American 'Ten Best Engines' List
Dec 15, 2007
PONTIAC, MIch. -General Motors is the only automaker to have two new engines on Ward's AutoWorld magazine's 2008 "Ten Best Engines" list for North America. The GM Powertrain engines making Ward's 14th annual list were the Vortec 6.0L Gen IV small-block V-8 hybrid engine, which is in the all-new 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and ... Continue reading
Rollover Risk Higher in 15-Passenger Vans, Says U.S. NHTSA - VIDEO STORY
Dec 13, 2007
DETROIT - December 13, 2007: The risk of a rollover crash is increased when 10 or more individuals ride in a 15-passenger van, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, automaker General Motors indicates recent technology additions mean these risks can be reduced. By install ... Continue reading
GM's Bob Lutz Soars With Western Auto Journalists - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION
Dec 8, 2007
From the desk of WAJ President Ron Harrison: Congratulations and thank you to the Western Automotive Journalists, treasurer Ron Posey, secretary Jon Rosner, my right-hand guy Monty Wolf, Marsha Hall-Jenkins of General Motors and especially vice president of speaker acquisition Martin Swig, for successfully staging an e ... Continue reading
Miss the 2007 LA Auto Show? See It All With Press Pass Coverage - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Dec 2, 2007
Another great Los Angeles Auto Show ended yesterday, but you don't have to feel left out. If you missed any or all of it, you can relive the show through the modern miracle of Internet television, right here on The Auto Channel. The weather, the women and the vehicles were beautiful, and weâve captured almost all ... Continue reading
Nov 26, 2007
--New Englanders can browse all the 2008's under one roof without sales pressure; starts Wednesday, November 28-- BOSTON, Nov. 26 -- The 2007 New England International Auto Show, only the second public show hosted by the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, is set to open on Wednesday, November 28, at 10:00 AM fe ... Continue reading
2007 LA Auto Show: General Motors Brings It All, Ready For Business - COMPLETE VIDEO
Nov 14, 2007
See the complete LA press conference right here LOS ANGELES - November 14, 2007: General Motors announced that Chevrolet will lead the corporationâs effort to reinvent the industry with a global portfolio of cars and trucks ranging from gas-friendly to gas-free. The press event featured the world premiere of the 2 ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 13, 2007
Imagine being at the Los Angeles Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the LA excitement while sitting naked at home on a beanbag chair eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without having to go through the hassles o ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces Plans and Attractions for 2008 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 12, 2007
DETROIT, Nov. 12 -- In less than 70 days, the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and wi ... Continue reading
Bob Lutz to Speak at Western Automotive Journalists, Receive Award
Nov 11, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO - November 9, 2007: When the history of the automotive industry at the end of the 20th Century and the beginning of the 21st is written, one person is going to deserve a chapter of his own -- Bob Lutz. The man who was a key member of the team that revived Chrysler in the 1990s is now engaged in what has t ... Continue reading
TRW Launches Advanced Brake System for New Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids
Nov 8, 2007
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is launching its Slip Control Boost (SCB) advanced regenerative-compatible braking system to provide full Stabilitrak functionality for the new Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon hybrid sport utility vehicle. SC ... Continue reading
Oct 29, 2007
Victorville, Calif. -- The Carnegie Mellon University Tartan Racing Team, sponsored by General Motors and other partner companies, today enters the qualifying rounds of the DARPA Urban Challenge, which features driverless vehicles that have to conquer a simulated mission in a mock urban environment. The Urban Challenge ... Continue reading
General Motors Relief Efforts in Response to Fires in Southern California
Oct 27, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - General Motors and the GM Foundation are putting in place several efforts to help those persons impacted by the devastating fires that have raged across Southern California. The GM Foundation has contributed $100,000 to the American Red Cross (ARC), which also has a fleet of GM-donated HUMMER ve ... Continue reading
GM Expands XM As Standard on All 2008 Buick, HUMMER and Saab Models
Oct 18, 2007
XM Also Standard on Many of GM's Most Popular Saturn, Chevrolet, Pontiac and GMC Vehicles WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, today announced that XM Radio is a standard feature for the first time on all General Motors 2008 model year Buick, HUMMER and Saab vehi ... Continue reading
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
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