Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Propel General Motors April U.S. Sales Increase of 27 Percent
May 3, 2011
DETROIT, May 3, 2011 DETROIT, May 3, 2011 -- Chevrolet Cruze posts best month since launch with 25,160 total sales GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox set April sales records Retail sales rose 25 percent for April; up 35 percent year to date Incentives decline more than 10 percent while retail sales rise 4 percent from Marc ... Continue reading
GM Says No Production Distruptions Due To Japan's Troubles
Apr 29, 2011
SAN ANTONIO April 28, 2011; Jim Forsyth writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co Chief Executive Dan Akerson said the company has not been greatly affected by supply disruptions due to the March earthquake in Japan, and the company wants to repay U.S. taxpayers before making acquisitions or declaring a divid ... Continue reading
GMC IntelliLink Enhances Terrain's Connectivity Capability
Apr 19, 2011
NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 -- GMC, the brand known for professional grade capability and engineering excellence, is taking in-vehicle connectivity to the next level on the 2012 Terrain. The small SUV with segment-leading fuel economy will expand its already-extensive list of standard and availabl ... Continue reading
GM Auto Design Competition Kick-Starts Car Design Careers
Apr 14, 2011
PR Newswire WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 WARREN, Mich., April 14, 2011 -- Interactive competition invites interior and exterior entries for GM's four brands: Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC Two-part competition engages online design community to shape and select student entries Competition open to full-time students i ... Continue reading
GM Fort Wayne Assembly Builds 5.5 Millionth Vehicle in 25th Year
Apr 2, 2011
PR Newswire FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 31, 2011 FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 31, 2011 -- After 5,499,999 trucks coming off the line at General Motors' Fort Wayne Assembly Plant in a quarter century, the plant made a big deal of the next one ââ¬â and Mike McPherson was on hand for every step of the process. McPherso ... Continue reading
Chevrolet MyLink Hopes to Take Media Personalization to New Level - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 26, 2011
Smart interface design allows drivers to take advantage of mobile communications technology while the phone remains safely stowed DETROIT - March 26, 2011: In-vehicle entertainment and information systems, better know as infotainment, is the biggest growing trend in the auto industry. In many cases, access to phones, P ... Continue reading
OnStar Selects PumpTopTV's Digital Network for 10-Car Giveaway Ad Campaign
Mar 24, 2011
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 24, 2011 SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 24, 2011 -- Outcast Media's PumpTopTV and OnStar today announced a new ad campaign and sweepstakes that, with the touch of the OnStar button, will give the on-the-go consumer a chance to win a 2011 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle of ... Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Parts Help Terrain's Fuel Efficiency
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 14, 2011 DETROIT, March 14, 2011 -- With gas prices rising, GMC Terrain owners can take solace in the compact crossover's segment-leading EPA-rated 32 highway mpg, achieved in part by the use of lightweight eco-friendly parts. Terrain also has one of the quietest interiors in its segment than ... Continue reading
U.S. Car Buyers Still Unclear on How Hybrids Work
Mar 16, 2011
Washington DC March 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the differences between various alternative fuel cars are confusing consumers, according to a new survey of some 1,900 new car buyers and browsers in the U.S. That lack of knowledge could mean fewer hybrids are purchased according to Synovate, the market ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
Auto Central March 10, 2011; The IIHS has reported that after earning the top rating of good for roof strength, the Honda Odyssey minivan, and 3 large GM SUVs (GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Buick Enclave) become the latest 2011 Top Safety Pick winners. The Odyssey is the second minivan to earn Top Safety Pick sin ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2011
The Auto Channel - Vincentric's 7th annual Best Value in America awards were released today, with Toyota, Volvo, and GMC winning the inaugural brand value awards for Passenger Cars, Luxury Vehicles, and Trucks respectively. A revived Chevrolet also performed strongly, buoyed by its new Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Vol ... Continue reading
Alert: GM Media Conference Call
Mar 10, 2011
PR Newswire Mar. 10 DETROIT ââ¬â General Motors will host a media conference call at 9 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 10, to discuss the recently announced leadership transition. à Dan Akerson, GM chairman and CEO, will lead the call. Dial in information: United States: (800) 230-1951 International: (612) 3 ... Continue reading
Mar 10, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 10, 2011 DETROIT, March 10, 2011 -- Chris Liddell Steps Down After Record IPO Treasurer Dan Ammann to assume CFO Role General Motors Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Chris Liddell today announced that he will leave the company April 1, 2011, having completed the largest public offeri ... Continue reading
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