GMC Partners With 'CSI Crime Scene Investigation'
Apr 19, 2006
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Director Michael Bay To Donate 2007 GMC Yukons To Real-Life CSI Units in Los Angeles, Las Vegas DETROIT - April 19, 2006: The GMC Division of General Motors today donated two 2007 GMC Yukons to Los Angeles and Las Vegas law enforcement as part of an initiative with the hit television series, ... Continue reading
All GM Small SUVs Now Carry 5-Star/5-Star Crash Ratings
Apr 14, 2006
Chevy HHR Receives 5-Star Front and Side impact Safety Ratings DETROIT - The 2006 Chevrolet HHR small utility vehicle earned best-in-class, "five star" crash safety ratings in the latest federal New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) frontal and side-impact crash tests. NCAP results are conveyed via a star rating system - f ... Continue reading
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
2006 New York International Automobile Show: Bursting with New Models
Apr 4, 2006
NEW YORK, April 4, 2006: Many of the world's automakers have pulled out all the stops to make 2006 the most amazing year ever for new vehicle introductions. And where can you see them all under one roof? The 2006 New York International Automobile Show from April 14th to April 23rd. "There are more all-new cars and truc ... Continue reading
Construction Events Announces General Motors Platinum Sponsorship for Construction 2006
Apr 4, 2006
PLEASANTON, Calif.--April 3, 2006--Construction Events today announced that GMC, a division of General Motors Corp., has joined Construction 2006 as a Platinum Sponsor. The GMC sponsorship features the Bay Area Commercial GMC Truck dealers ("GMC Business Central" dealers) and joins Mannington Commercial and Peterson Tr ... 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
UAW/GM Janesville Assembly Plant Produces 500,000th E85 FlexFuel Vehicle
Mar 22, 2006
JANESVILLE, Wisc. March 21, 2006; The General Motors Janesville Assembly plant achieved a milestone of producing more than 500,000 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali full-size sport utility vehicles, with E85 FlexFuel capable engines. The Janesville employees were recognize ... 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
Official NHTSA Recall Notice For 805,000 GM Pickups
Mar 11, 2006
Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 1999-2000 GMC / SIERRA 1999-2000 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V066000 Mfg's Report Date : MAR 08, 2006 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 805368 Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP ... 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
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