General Motors Suddenly Remembers that Ethanol is Good
Aug 25, 2010
AUTO CENTRAL - August 24, 2010: Just when it was looking like GM was turning its back on ethanol (after the years it spent promoting flex-fuel vehicles - not to mention a fortune of money), the automaker's top alt-fuel executive made some rather remarkable statements in support of ethanol during a recent interview with ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac CTS-V Impresses on the 2010 Bullrun Rally
Aug 24, 2010
By Annabelle Frankl (with a bit of help from her twin, Nicholas) Photos by the authors unless noted Now in its seventh year the Bullrun Rally brings together a unique mix of cars and personalities and takes them on annually-changing routes that criss-cross the USA, in a rolling cavalcade of horsepower, testosterone and ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2010
NEW YORK Augusty 17, 2010; Soyoung Kim and Clare Baldwin Soyoung Kim And Clare Baldwin writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co has completed the paperwork for an initial public offering, and timing of its filing with the U.S. securities regulators rests with the board of the top U.S. automaker, sources fami ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Up 25 Percent in July 2010
Aug 3, 2010
DETROIT, Aug. 3 -- -- Steady progress in rebuilding sales one year after launch of new GM -- Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands up 31 percent -- Tenth month in a row that GM's four brands have increased retail and total sales -- Strong Buick and Cadillac sales show balance of GM brand portfolio July sales ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Projected Resale Value Rises With Launch of 2011 Coupe
Jul 28, 2010
DETROIT, July 28 -- The resale value for the Cadillac CTS is projected to rise as the luxury brand adds the 2011 CTS Coupe to the line-up, according to the July/August estimates from ALG, an industry benchmark for residual values. The higher projections are driven by lower incentives, tighter controls on inventory and ... Continue reading
OnStar Expands Mobile App Technology Availability
Jul 22, 2010
Soon Available for 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles DETROIT, July 22 -- Owners of most new 2011 Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles will soon be able to control key vehicle functions from their smart phones, thanks to the power of OnStar. Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC are developing brand-s ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Headed to U.S. Dealers
Jul 6, 2010
Lansing Grand River Assembly adds latest model to award-winning CTS line LANSING, Mich., July 6 -- Cadillac's Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant has begun production of the 2011 CTS Coupe and started shipping models to U.S. dealerships ahead of schedule. The all-new CTS Coupe has a starting price, including destination ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Increase 36 Percent in June 2010
Jul 1, 2010
DETROIT, July 1 -- - Sixth straight month that GM's four brand's sales increased by more than 20 percent - Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands are up 32 percent - GM full-size pickup sales increase 27 percent; up 12 percent year-to-date - GM crossover sales are up 81 percent year-to-date June sales for Che ... Continue reading
Oil Spill Reignites Argument for Flex Fuels - VIDEO STORY
Jun 30, 2010
SEE ALSO DETROIT - June 30, 2010: As the largest oil spill in U.S. history continues to leak into the Gulf of Mexico, the argument for domestically produced alternative fuels, like ethanol (E85), is back on. Manufacturing plants continue to research and develop biofuels from a variety of unique sources. In fact, scient ... Continue reading
Cadillac to Provide Standard Four-Year/50,000-Mile Maintenance Program
Jun 21, 2010
Luxury brand launches Premium Care Maintenance for 2011 models as part of mission to enhance customer service DETROIT, June 21 -- Cadillac announced today it will provide owners of all 2011 models with frequently required maintenance services for the first four years or 50,000 miles as it seeks to build the best custom ... Continue reading
Buyer Demand Keeps Most GM U.S. Plants Open During Traditional Summer Shutdown
Jun 17, 2010
-- July production to help reduce wait times for popular vehicles DETROIT, June 17 -- Most General Motors' U.S. plants will forego traditional summer shutdowns to help meet buyer demand for popular Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac cars, crossovers, and trucks. Nine of the 11 assembly plants will continue to operate ... Continue reading
US Auto Makers Support End to Discriminatory Taxes on Rental Cars
Jun 17, 2010
WASHINGTON--The American Automotive Policy Council - on behalf of Chrysler Group, LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company - announced its support for proposals in Congress to end an array of discriminatory taxes imposed by different states on consumers who need or chose to rent cars and trucks. A total of $7 ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac SRX Has Largest Gains in Sales and Residual Value in Segment
Jun 14, 2010
Sales up 493 percent, projected resale value up 17 percentage points DETROIT, June 14 -- Since its debut last year, the all-new 2010 Cadillac SRX has posted the largest gains in its segment for both sales and projected resale value, establishing SRX as a leader among mid-size luxury crossovers. SRX total U.S. sales thr ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Vs. 2010 Cadillac SRX - A Tale of Two Wagons
Jun 14, 2010
<p>Cadillac: A Tale of Two Wagons; CTS Sport Wagon vs. SRX <br>By Larry Nutson <br>Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau <br>The Auto Channel </p><p>Whether you are brand-loyal to Cadillac, loyal to GM, want to support the Domestic auto industry or among the 25% of new car buyers in the market who are willing to switch brands ... Continue reading
RECALL: GM Will Deactivate Heated Washer Fluid Systems Customers Will Receive $100 Voluntary Payment
Jun 9, 2010
DETROIT June 8, 2010; General Motors Co. is recalling 1.5 million 2007-2009 model cars, trucks and crossovers to disable a heated washer fluid system module that could pose a fire risk. Because the feature will be disabled, GM will make a voluntary payment of $100 to the owner or lessee of each vehicle. There are no kn ... Continue reading
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