News By Topic: GMC

GMC PAD Wins Design Los Angeles Vehicle Design Challenge

Jan 5, 2006

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 -- GMC hoists the trophy for the 2006 Design Los Angeles Design Challenge with the rendering of its GMC PAD. The General Motors West Coast Advanced Design Studio team created the design judges proclaimed a "LAV," Living Activity Vehicle. The concept of the GMC PAD is that of an urban loft with mobil ... Continue reading

SUVs No Safer than Passenger Cars for Children, New Study Finds

Jan 3, 2006

Partners for Child Passenger Safety evidence points to need for improved child occupant protection in rollover crashes PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3 -- New research from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shows that children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars. The study, publis ... Continue reading

The Case for Hydrogen as an Industry Transformer

Dec 21, 2005

Special Feature By John McCormick Wondering where the automotive industry is headed? Spend time with General Motors Corp.'s research and development chief, Larry Burns and you will come away with a pretty good idea. I was fortunate enough to catch up with this far-sighted Detroit executive at a recent auto show. Our co ... Continue reading

GM Recalls Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna

Dec 20, 2005

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2003-2006 GMC / SAVANA 2003-2006 Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V558000 Mfg's Report Date : DEC 12, 2005 Component: SEAT BELTS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 425593 Summary: ON CERTAIN FULL-SIZE PASSENGER, CARGO, OR CUTAWAY V ... Continue reading

GM November 2005 Sales Results

Dec 1, 2005

GM Reports 281,288 Deliveries in November Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac G6 and Buick LaCrosse Pace Strengthening Mid-Size Car Sales Led by New H3, HUMMER Ranks as Fastest-Growing Brand in U.S. Pontiac and Saturn Post Double-Digit Sales Gains DETROIT - General Motors dealers in the United States sold 281,288 new cars and tr ... Continue reading

UAW Statement on GM's Plant Closing Announcement

Nov 21, 2005

DETROIT, Nov. 21 -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and Vice President Richard Shoemaker, who directs the UAW General Motors Department, issued this statement on today's announcement by General Motors: "Today's action by General Motors is not only extremely disappointing, unfair and unfortunate, it is devastating to man ... Continue reading

GM: Rick Wagoner Seech - Manufacturing Restructuring Actions

Nov 21, 2005

Rick Wagoner GM Chairman and CEO Renaissance Conference Center Welcome and thanks to everyone for being with us for today’s special broadcast. I want to share with all of you some important next steps in our ongoing efforts to turn around our North American business. At our Annual Shareholders Meeting in June, I ... Continue reading

GM North America to Undergo Major Capacity Reduction

Nov 21, 2005

Next Significant Step in GM's North American Turnaround Plan 9 Assembly, Stamping & Powertrain Facilities, 3 SPO Facilities to Cease Operations Total Reduction of 30,000 Positions Total Cost Reduction Running Rate of $7 Billion by End of 2006 DETROIT - General Motors will undergo a wide-ranging restructuring of its man ... Continue reading

GM North America's Four Point Turnaround Plan

Nov 21, 2005

Following is a brief update and summary of the other key elements of the GMNA turnaround plan beyond structural cost reductions. Health-care Cost Reductions On Oct. 17, GM announced a far-reaching agreement with the UAW that will introduce a series of changes to the hourly retiree health-care plan. As part of the agree ... Continue reading

New Wave of Hybrids Offer More Acceleration and Power but Aren't As Environmentally Friendly

Nov 21, 2005

SAN DIEGO November 20, 2005; Tim Molloy writing for the AP reported that when automakers rolled out the first hybrid cars, drivers who wanted their spectacular fuel economy had to settle for weird shapes and a lack of luxury options. Now it seems the high-mileage, low-frills trend in hybrid automaking may prove shorter ... Continue reading

Toyota November U.S. Retail Sales Beating Ford, Beating Chrysler and Closing In On GM

Nov 18, 2005

DETROIT, Nov 18, 2005; Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp. grabbed more U.S. retail market share than Ford Motor Co. in early November and it was less than one share point behind General Motors Corp., J.D. Power and Associates said on Friday. A report from the industry tracking firm's closely watched Power Informa ... Continue reading

What You See is What You Pay With GM's 'Red Tag Event'

Nov 14, 2005

Special Red Tag Pricing on Most GM Vehicles Now Through Jan. 3 DETROIT – General Motors is extending its strategy of providing simple, compelling prices on its cars and trucks with its year-end ‘Red Tag Event.’ This marketing program runs from Nov. 13, 2005 through Jan. 3, 2006 and features special Re ... Continue reading

GM Launches 'Red Tag' Incentive Program for Cars and Light Trucks Through Jan. 3

Nov 14, 2005

DETROIT November 14, 2005; David N. Goodman writing fotr the AP reported that hoping to boost sales, General Motors Corp. on Monday announced a new incentives program of "Red Tag" prices on cars and light trucks through Jan. 3. The announcement comes at a time when GM has been suffering billion-dollar losses and a decl ... Continue reading

Incentives on Domestic SUVs Strong Possibility, Say Texas Dealers

Nov 8, 2005

Washington DC November 8, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that after slow October sales, auto dealers in Texas say domestic automakers may decide to impose consumer incentives on full-size SUVs, reports The Dallas Morning News. Automakers Ford and GM already have incentives of $2,000 on most full-size pickups and $ ... Continue reading

U.S. Automakers Dramatically Lowed Discounts, Rebates in October; Sales Plummet

Nov 4, 2005

DETROIT November 4, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported U.S. automakers lowered discounts and rebates dramatically in October, part of a strategy to focus more on quality and value and less on cash bonuses. But sales plummeted, and analysts wonder if automakers will have the patience to stick with their st ... Continue reading