News By Topic: GMC

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

Go Behind the Scenes to See How GM's Designers Created the Opel Flextreme and E-Flex Platform - VIDEO FEATURE: Part. 1

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

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

GMAC-SAIC Celebrates Third Anniversary

Sep 13, 2007

Announces Growth in Retail Credit Business of 125 percent SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 13 -- GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Co., Ltd. (GMAC-SAIC), which is celebrating the third anniversary of its founding, announced today that its retail credit business grew 125 percent on an annual basis through August 2007, and the operatio ... 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 – including five 1.0L to 2.0L small-displacement engine variants – with a focus on saving fuel and improving performance in GM’s cars and trucks.For 2008, GM’s 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

TOYOTA TUNDRA, CHEVROLET SILVERADO RANK BEST IN TESTS OF FOUR, FULL-SIZED, CREW-CAB PICKUPS BY CONSUMER REPORTS

Aug 6, 2007

Tundra and Silverado both achieve “Very Good” overall scores;Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is top-rated by CR among heavy-duty diesels tested YONKERS, NY — The Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado placed first and second in Consumer Reports’ tests of four full-sized, crew-cab pickups for the September i ... 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

General Motors' China Joint-Venture to Develop Three New Series of Engines

Jul 27, 2007

SHANGHAI - July 27, 2007: Gasgoo.com is reporting that SGM (Shanghai General Motors) will develop 3 series engines. The three new engines series are AlloyTecV6 engine, ECOTECR four cylinder engine and Twin-Tec four cylinder engine. "SGM will configure these three kinds of engines on Park Avenue, Lacrosse and Spark." Sa ... Continue reading

Vincentric's Best Value in America™ Awards

Jul 22, 2007

Hybrids Dominate Vincentric’s Best Value in America Awards BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan – January 17, 2006 – Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ awards were announced today, with hybrid vehicles leading the way. The Toyota Prius, along with the hybrid versions of the Ford Escape, the Honda C ... Continue reading

Iraq War Veterans to Receive Specialty Cars - VIDEO STORY

Jul 4, 2007

DETROIT - July 4, 2007: The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes, in conjunction with singer LeAnn Rimes, is working to give away modified cars to Iraq war veterans. The cars are equipped with Sit N' Lift, a power seat designed to assist individuals to get in and out of their vehicles. General Motors reports more than ... Continue reading

2007 APEAL Awards: Porsche Tops Again; Honda Captures Most Awards

Jun 28, 2007

.D. Power and Associates Reports: Higher Vehicle Appeal May Allow for Lower Dealer Incentives WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 28 June 2007 — Honda captures four model segment awards—more than any other vehicle nameplate this year—according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution ... Continue reading

Rebate Promotion: GM and Paramount Pictures Transform Your Ride

Jun 26, 2007

DETROIT June 25, 2007; General Motors today announced the “Transform Your Ride Sale,” tied to the 4 th of July holiday release of DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures’ live-action film “Transformers” from Executive Producer Steven Spielberg and Director Michael Bay, opening July 3, 2007. ... Continue reading

Reuters: GM To Offer No Interest Loans and Rebates

Jun 26, 2007

DETROIT, June 25, 2007; Reuters reported that General Motors Corp. on Monday said it would offer qualified buyers zero-percent financing for three years with an additional $1,000 cash on select vehicles as it tries to boost sales at the end of the month. The discount program would be available on select Chevrolet, Buic ... Continue reading