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Commonly known as GM, this Detroit based giant was the worlds largest automaker based on sales in 2011. GM distributes cars worldwide through its many subsidiary brands, the big ones being Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Opel, Vauxhall and Holden. GM also lays claim to the longest built car nameplate with the Suburban.
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GM Asks Employees to ‘Speak Up’ on Safety Issues
GM’s ongoing ignition switch scandal has left it with more than a bit of egg on the face; try an entire omelet.
Two GM Engineers Put on Paid Leave Following Recall
Two General Motors engineers are being put on paid leave as the company continues its internal ignition switch investigation.
GM Fined for Being Slow to Provide Recall Information
General Motors is now facing a fine of $7,000 per day starting from April 3.
GM Ignition Switch Recall Underway
The highly controverisal recall campaign that put General Motors in an unpleasant spotlight begins this week.
Saturday Night Live Skewers GM CEO
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is Saturday Night Live‘s latest victim.
GM May be Forced to Issue ‘Park-It’ Order on Recalled Vehicles
Nearly 2.6-million GM owners worldwide might be told to park their vehicles until they’re fixed due to a recent recall.
General Motors Doesn’t Know How Many Cars it Sold Last Month
The first day of a new month means that the sales number start to roll in, but that’s not the case at GM today.
GM Recalls 1.3M Older Vehicles for Power Steering Loss
As if fire risks and faulty ignition switches weren’t enough, General Motors is now calling back more cars for a completely separate issue.
GM Ignition Switch-Related Deaths Could Have Been Avoided With Earlier Recall: Report
Several of the GM ignition switch-related deaths could have been avoided had the American automaker done an earlier recall.
What is a Compliance Car?
Many automakers offer electric cars, but it’s rare to see one at your local dealership or on the road. The reason, it turns out, is due to government regulations.
GM Ignition Switch Recall Questions Answered by CEO
General Motors is being investigated from all sides after a delayed recall of about 1.6 million vehicles, and the company is trying to explain exactly what went wrong.
New Bill Seeks to Expose Auto Safety Risks Sooner
If the public had access to automaker’s early-warning safety filings with federal regulators, lives could be saved.
GM Automatic Transmission Recall Hits 9 Nameplates
General Motors has announced a new recall that affects a lot of nameplates, and just a few vehicles.
GM Sued in California Over Ignition Switch Recall
General Motors is being sued in a California court for allegedly concealing widespread defects in its vehicles that led to fatal accidents.
GM’s All-New Ecotec Engine Family Detailed
General Motors unveiled its brand-new family of Ecotec small-displacement engines at its Powertrain Headquarters in Pontiac, Mich. this morning. The lineup will include 11 separate powerplants in both three- and four-cylinder configurations.
New GM Three and Four Cylinder Engines Introduced
With a focus on fuel efficiency and power density, General Motors has introduced a new range of three and four-cylinder engines that will be used in 27 new vehicles by 2017.
GM Names First Global Vehicle Safety Boss
GM is working to convince customers that it does value safety in the wake of a large recall, and a new position has been created to reinforce that.
Holden Tuner HSV Might Move Business to US
General Motors’ choice to stop manufacturing Holden vehicles in Australia could have some entertaining consequences for driving enthusiasts in the U.S.
GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles
General Motors is currently dealing with internal and independent reviews of its recall procedures, and it seems that all the attention has dug up a few more issues.
303 Deaths Linked to Failed GM Airbags
Things might be getting hotter for General Motors in regards to its recent ignition switch debacle.
GM Had an Ignition Fix in 2005 but Never Implemented it
Could General Motors have prevented a dozen deaths with something that would have cost as little as $1 per vehicle?
GM had First Signs of Ignition Switch Issue in 2001
General Motors is in hot water over the timeliness of a recall of vehicles with faulty ignition switches, and new information points to the fact that the brand had early warning signs in 2001.
GM Offers $500 New Car Discount to Recalled Car Owners
GM plans to offer $500 cash discounts off of a new car purchase to anyone who owns a vehicle which is affected by the brand’s ignition switch recall.
Justice Department Probing GM Ignition Switch Recall
The United States Justice Department is launching an investigation into how General Motors handled the recall of 1.6 million vehicles that were equipped with faulty ignition switches.
