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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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General Motors Files ‘Citi Express’ Trademark
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General Motors has filed a trademark for the title ‘Citi Express,’ perhaps hinting that the American automaker could be working on a compact cargo van.
GM’s Opel Division May Merge With Peugeot
In a second phase of the alliance General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën signed earlier this year, both automakers are exploring ways to combine their European operations in a joint venture.
Chevrolet Malibu Fashion Collection on Sale October 16
Do cars and fashion collections mix? Some people certainly think so, but a Chevrolet Malibu?
General Motors Opens New IT Innovation Center
The second of four planned Innovation Centers by General Motors is opening up in Warren, Mich. where it expects to employ up to 1,500 high-tech employees over the next several years.
Love for Little Chevy Spark Growing
If money talks then the word on the street has it that Chevrolet’s Spark mini car is one of the newest cool kids.
Ford, GM Team Up to Develop Nine and 10 Speed Transmissions
Despite beliefs by transmission manufacturer ZF’s president that the race to add transmission gears is close to the limit, General Motors and Ford are teaming up to jointly develop new nine-speed and 10-speed transmissions.
Where Did The Compact Pickups Go?
Bigger isn’t always better, although domestic automakers are pretending not to hear you when it comes to compact pickups. Why?
GM Sells Two Millionth Vehicle in China in 2012
General Motors has just announced the sale of its two-millionth vehicle in China for 2012, marking the earliest in the year that the automaker and has met the mark.
GM’s New Welding Tech Heralds Increased Fuel Savings
General Motors just announced a new welding process it already implements in some cars that allows for increased use of the lightweight material, ultimately offering improved fuel economy.
General Motors Recalls 426,240 Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn Models
General Motors is issuing a recall that affects 426,240 vehicles to fix an issue where the transmission gear position may not match the gear on the shifter.
GM Aims for Improved Product Quality, Service
General Motors wants your money, but it wants you to feel good about handing it over which is why the car giant combined its product quality and customer experience organizations under one leader: Alicia Boler-Davis.
New Pickup Truck Prices Slashed by Bloated Supply
A special set of circumstances has the planets aligned just right to cause North America’s biggest pickup truck suppliers to bludgeon each other’s prices through the floor this fall.
Z28 Trademark Filed by General Motors
Chevrolet recently filed a trademark to cover the Z28 name found on former Camaro models, offering fresh excuse to churn the rumor mill.
GM Halts Vehicle Deliveries to Fix OnStar Glitch
Due to a glitch with its OnStar system, General Motors has been forced to stop the sale of several models as the American automaker moves quickly to resolve the issue.
OnStar Offering Services in Mexico in 2013
General Motors has announced that it will be expanding its OnStar service to vehicles sold in Mexico starting next year.
GM Hybrid Trucks and SUVs Future Uncertain
General Motors began packing hybrid engines into pickups back in 2007, but a new report revealed today suggest that the next generation of pickups will lose the partial electric setup.
Barack Obama, Mitt Romney Banned from GM, Chrysler
President Obama has been banned from visiting any GM or Chrysler plants during the election and so has Mitt Romney.
Nine Cars Discontinued for 2013
Each year various models of vehicles are discontinued, and with 2013 around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to see which vehicles we won’t be seeing on dealership lots starting next year.
2015 Chevrolet Cruze to Debut new Platform
Timing is still unavailable for the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze’s release, but General Motors issued a press release today confirming its commitment to retool both northeast Ohio plants for the car’s continued production.
Chevy Volt European Ads Banned for Misleading Claim
The distinction between a hybrid and a range-extended hybrid is still confusing to some people, and GM’s European branch, Vauxhall, is getting in some hot water after misleading people in ads for the Ampera, sister car to the Volt.
Chevy Bringing European 1.6-Liter Turbo Four to America
Opel‘s new 1.6-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine will be heading to America in 2014 and will be seen under the hood of various Chevrolet models.
GM Headed for Bankruptcy Again: Forbes Op-Ed
Recently we reported that the auto bailout cost had increased to $25 billion, mostly due to General Motors‘ plummeting stock price. Things could, however, get worse for GM before they get any better – if they get any better.
GM, Isuzu, Saab Recall SUVs for Power Window Fix
Over 249,000 SUVs are being recalled for a possible fire risk with the window and door lock switches for vehicles sold or registered in 20 states and Washington, D.C. where salt and other chemicals are used to clear roads in the winter.
F-150 Hybrid Planned as Joint Ford-Toyota Project
Toyota and Ford began a partnership last year to develop a hybrid system for trucks and SUVs, and according to a “high ranking Ford engineer” the goal is a Ford F-150 hybrid.
