Many Questions Left Unanswered in General Motors Apparent Plans
Apr 13, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - April 13, 2009: In addition to the confusion over the recent GM announcement concerning their intention to âclearly focusâ on four core brands (when they then go on to enumerate five), or why they would embroil themselves in a whole new direction with Segway, there are several significant gaps ... Continue reading
Hummer and Victoria Police Keep Streets Safe
Apr 9, 2009
Five Victorian Police HUMMER H3's have helped keep Victoria's streets safe as part of a series of initiatives to address public order related issues in the Melbourne CBD and throughout Victoria. ... Continue reading
Apr 9, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - April 9, 2009: Yesterday, Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter was interviewed by Yahoo! Finance and Henry Blodgett on the auto industry and economic situation. That video can be watched by clicking on the PLAY button in the window below. The following is Marc Rauchâs response to Congressman McCot ... Continue reading
Hummer Auction Humming Along With Three Bidders Alive
Apr 9, 2009
NEW YORK April 8, 2009; Jui Chakravorty Das writing for Reuters reported that three bidders remain for General Motors Corp's Hummer brand, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday, adding that current offers range from $100 million to $200 million in cash, in addition to other commitments. None of the ... Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: General Motors Rumored to be Preparing for Bankruptcy Filing
Apr 7, 2009
SACRAMENTO - April 7, 2009: News from sources ranging as diverse as Reuters to the Mike Omera Radio Show are reporting that General Motors is on the verge of filing for bankruptcy. While there's no official word from either GM itself or or Wall Street, it seems like Wednesday morning could be the eventful time. One pos ... Continue reading
Initial Thoughts on Obama's Moves - EDITORIAL
Mar 30, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher SACRAMENTO â March 30, 2009 (11:30AM EDT) â I agree with and applaud most of what Barak Obama said this morning in his national broadcast. However, I disagree with a couple of items. Firstly, I donât believe that either General Motors or Chrysler have ac ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2009
Today's announcement from the U.S. Administration affirms that GM will emerge from the present restructuring stronger, leaner and more competitive globally. The news that GM is being strongly backed by the government only strengthens the resolve of the GM European operations in reinventing every part of its business. ... Continue reading
CNW Study Says GM and Chrysler Sales Hurt By Uncertainty
Mar 19, 2009
DETROIT, March 19, 2009; (Reuters) - Fewer new car shoppers are considering vehicles from General Motors Corp (GM.N) and Chrysler LLC at a time when consumer attention is focused on their request for further U.S. government aid, according to a survey released on Thursday. The share of car shoppers who say their primary ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model/ Model Year HUMMER / H3T 2009 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 10, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V080000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1738 Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,738 MY ... Continue reading
Why The Auto Channel's Press Pass Coverage of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is So Important?
Mar 1, 2009
This may be the last great international auto show GENEVA - February 28, 2009: One of most visible effects of the current economic depression on the automotive world is what has happened to the once fabulous new car expositions. Not only have important shows in Los Angeles, Detroit and Chicago been neutered by the abse ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2009
IIHS Top Crash Test Results - 72 winners of 2009 Top Safety Pick awards; almost every category from minicar to large pickup has a winner ARLINGTON, VA - Seventy-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2009. This is more than double the number of 2008 recipients and more ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the 2008 Auto Shows? We Didn't! Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 28, 2009
Even if you were at the 2008 Auto Shows in Los Angeles, London, Geneva and Detroit there was so much to see and the media introduction schedules were so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In ad ... Continue reading
Back to Reality - Bankers Slow Down on Buying Fast Cars
Feb 25, 2009
Washington DC February 25, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that for the past several years January has been Christmas for many luxury car dealers. That's when investment bankers, flush, with their hefty bonuses, used to begin prowling through their local Mercedes and Maserati dealerships. Luxury brand vehicles were ... Continue reading
President Obama Backs Retooled U.S. Auto Industry
Feb 25, 2009
Obama backs retooled auto industry but won't protect manufacturers from own bad practices WASHINGTON DC February 24, 2009; The AP reported that President Barack Obama says his administration is committed to a retooled auto industry, but it won't protect auto makers from their own bad practices. Obama says the nation th ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2009
DETROIT - February 19, 2009: GM and Chrysler have offered up their plans for viability to the U.S. Treasury ... now what? Join John McElroy and three of the foremost automotive journalists/analysts in America as they discuss what the future holds for these troubled automakers and whether GM and Chrysler can even surviv ... Continue reading
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