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Camaro ZL1: A Street Legal Race Car With the Podium Spot to Prove it – Video
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In an unprecedented move, General Motors lent AutoGuide a Camaro ZL1 from the press fleet to race competitively against track-prepped cars with race tires. This is the story of how some good ‘ol American muscle earned more than just a podium finish; it earned respect.
General Motors Files ‘Citi Express’ Trademark
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.
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.
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.
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.
GMC Canyon Confirmed, Separate from Chevy Colorado
News about the GMC Canyon, General Motors’ premium midsize pickup truck, surfaced today during a meeting the automaker hosts to update its dealers on the coming model year.
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.
GM Denies It’s Losing $49,000 on Every Volt Sold
In a recent report detailing the failings of General Motors, it was reported that the automaker was allegedly losing $49,000 on every Chevrolet Volt sold. GM has now issued a statement refuting those claims.
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 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.
Colombian GM Workers Sew Mouths Shut in Protest – Video
A group of former workers for General Motors in Colombia are taking drastic measures to protest against the American automaker. The workers were fired after suffering alleged severe workplace injuries at the Bogota factory, and have been demanding compensation.
Auto Bailout Cost Increased to $25 Billion
The auto bailout has been debated time and time again, on whether it was worth American taxpayers’ money, despite saving a million jobs. A recent poll found that the majority of Americans still opposed the auto bailout, and a recent report that the cost has now been increased to $25 billion doesn’t help its cause.
Manchester United Fans Call for Boycott of Sponsors, Including Chevrolet
It all started back in May, when General Motors and Manchester United first discussed forging an advertising partnership. Then GM ousted its Global Marketing head Joel Ewanick, a mere 48 hours before the record sponsorship deal was done.
Spyker Sues GM for $3 Billion Over Saab Buyout
Here we go again. Just when we thought the Saab buyout saga would be coming to a quiet conclusion, Dutch automaker Spyker has filed a lawsuit against General Motors on behalf of Saab, accusing GM of intentionally driving Saab into bankruptcy.
GM Global Marketing Head Joel Ewanick Leaves Company
The man behind the clever tweets during the controversy with GM’s Super Bowl ad and the automaker’s controversial Facebook ad pull has left General Motors.
General Motors Mulls Pulling Penn State Sponsorship
After the recent child sex abuse scandal at Penn State, General Motors is considering pulling its sponsorship money out of the university.
Toyota on Track to Regain Title As World’s Largest Automaker
Toyota has announced its sales figures for the first half of 2012, and the numbers look like Toyota will be able to beat out GM and Volkswagen in sales for 2012. In the first six months of this year the Japanese automaker sold 4.97 million vehicles.
GM Product Lineup 70 Percent Refreshed by End of 2013
2009 saw General Motors putting cars on hold to get back on track financially, and now that things are looking up, the General plans to have 70 percent of its lineup either all new or refreshed by the end of 2013.
2014 GM Trucks to Lanch with 6-Speed Transmissions, 8-Speeds to Follow
GM plans to release its revamped lineup of trucks next year as 2014 models, and it appears that the American automaker won’t be equipping them with eight-speed automatic transmissions – at least not yet.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Recalled Over Faulty Parking Brake
General Motors has issued a recall for roughly 2,070 Chevrolet Captiva Sports because the parking brake cable may become disconnected causing it to not work.
GM Files Trademark for ‘Dockspot’ Wireless Charging System
Following in Chrysler’s footsteps, General Motors has filed for a trademark on the name ‘Dockspot,’ which will adorn the company’s upcoming wireless charging system for hand-held devices.
General Motors Adds ‘CIL’ and ‘Electra’ to Trademarks
After yesterday’s reveal that General Motors has trademarked ‘Cadillac LTS,’ news broke that ‘CIL’ and ‘Electra’ has also joined GM’s recent trademark filings.
