general motors
Bob Lutz, Among Five Automotive Hall of Fame Inductees
The Automotive Hall of Fame will be inducting five new members on July 25, and among the group are the founders of Aston Martin and former Vice Chairman of General Motors, Robert Lutz.
General Motors Voices Opposition to Green Car Tax
The debate on taxing hybrid owners to help recover lost gas taxes has hit the state of Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry.
DC ‘Combo’ Fast Charge Stations Tested by GM, BMW
Chevrolet’s Spark EV and BMW’s i3 will be among the first to benefit from an electric car charging system newly standardized by SAE International.
GM Announces Two-Year Free Maintenance Program
General Motors announced a maintenance program today for its vehicles starting with the 2014 model year that will offer owners free limited service.
GM Airbag Recall May Expand Under New Probe
Depending on the results of a government probe, General Motors might find an old recall campaign expanding exponentially.
Chevrolet SS Priced From $44,470
Chevrolet just announced pricing for the U.S.-exclusive SS sport sedan.
First 2014 Cadillac CTS to be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson
General Motors has announced that the proceeds from the first production 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport will be donated to the SAE Foundation to benefit STEM education.
US Government Sells Off 58.4-Million GM Shares This Year
As the U.S. Treasury Department looks to sell off its remaining shares of General Motors stock, its April report to Congress stated that it has sold 58.4-million shares so far this year, earning net proceeds of $1.6 billion.
GM Hires Retirees to Oversee Truck Launches
General Motors is hiring roughly 100 retired engineers to watch its supplier base as the American automaker launches its new full-size pickup trucks.
US Treasury to Sell Remaining Stakes in General Motors
Last December, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that it would sell of its remaining shares of General Motors within the next 12 to 15 months.
Cadillac Pre-Owned Protection on Par With Buying New
Cadillac is beefing up its certified pre-owned program in anticipation of a surge in available off-lease vehicles.
GM to Buy ‘Birthplace,’ Open Museum
General Motors plans to buy “Factory One,” a 133-year-old building in Flint, Mich. that officials says was the maker’s birthplace.
Next-Gen Chevy Volt to Cost $10,000 Less
There’s a problem with the Chevy Volt says General Motors CEO Dan Akerson; the American automaker is losing money on every one of them. That, however, will change with the second-generation model, he says, as will the price which could drop by as much as $10,000.
Chevrolet Ad Pulled After Being Labeled ‘Racist’
General Motors pulled a commercial for the Chevrolet Trax after one Chinese newspaper called it racist.
General Motors Signs ‘Climate Declaration’
General Motors announced today that it was the first automaker to sign a climate declaration acknowledging that responding to climate change is “good business.”
General Motors May Export China-Made Vehicles to U.S.
With four new plants planned for China by 2015, General Motors may look to begin exporting some of those models to sell in America.
OnStar Operators get Medical Accrediation
General Motors announced today that OnStar’s First Assist service is accredited for emergency medical dispatching (EMD).
New GM Mid-Size Trucks Coming in 2014: Exec Says
Mid-size truck buyers have something to look forward to next year from General Motors, although it’s probably not what they would expect.
General Motors Advertising on Facebook Again
General Motors has announced that it will returning to advertising on Facebook after an 11-month breakup.
Tow Rating Standoff to Continue: Report
Ford, Chrysler and General Motors make big business out of light-duty pickup trucks, but they ignore agreed-upon test procedures to measure and standardize towing capacities.
Nearly 800,000 Chevy, Buick and GMC Models Will Need More Frequent Oil Changes
General Motors has began notifying 778,956 owners of various vehicles that they will need more frequent oil changes due to high warranty claims on several models.
General Motors Applies for ‘Chevelle’ Trademark
Rumors behind General Motors resurrecting the “Chevelle” nameplate have been tossed around the last couple of years, and now the American automaker has filed a trademark for the name.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: First Look Video
Chevrolet unveiled a surprise today at the 2013 New York Auto Show when it announced the Z/28 nameplate’s revival.
Camaro Rolling Chassis Offered by GM in Limited Run
Starting Thursday, March 28, Chevrolet will offer a limited run of NHRA-certified rolling chassis designed for drag racing.
