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Cadillac LTS Trademarked, Rumored as New Flagship
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Cadillac‘s sedan lineup currently consists of the ATS, CTS, and XTS models, but an LTS could be joining the family soon.
GM Offering Employee Bonuses Based on Customer Loyalty
Implementing a new compensation structure, GM North America president Mark Reuss is focusing on customer retention in a way the company might have never tried before: employee bonuses.
GM Canada Loses 1,500 Jobs to US Workers
Mixing business and emotion is dangerous, as some 2,000 workers in Oshawa, Canada are learning today. The GM plant they work at, which manufactures the Chevrolet Impala and runs a flex line for the Equinox, will axe 2,000 jobs.
GM Might Return to Facebook Advertising: Exec Says
GM’s about-face advertising policy raised a few eyebrows this month, but based on the latest from GM global chief marketing officer Joel Ewanick, the company might not be quite as far over the cuckoo’s nest as you might think.
$600,000 of General Motors Ad Agency Work Tied to CFOs Wife
Recently, General Motors gave a subtle shock to the world by announcing that it would not be advertising in next year’s Super Bowl, and that it was also pulling $10 million worth of Facebook advertisements.
GMs EcoCar2 Challenge Could Win You a Job
Across North America, 15 teams will be participating in the EcoCar2 Challenge, a three-year alternative fuels vehicle competition sponsored by General Motors and the Department of Energy.
Buick Regal GS Hits 162 MPH in Nevada Open Road Challenge
Ultimately the duo finished with 0.4 seconds of their 40 minute target time, placing second place in the 135-mph class and putting them on the podium.
Plant Expansion Begins for US Chevrolet Colorado
General Motors has started the expansion of its Wentzville, Missouri plant, essentially taking the first steps toward brining the new Chevrolet Colorado to the U.S.
Holden Commodore Expected to be Announced for US Soon
The latest rumblings from Down Under are suggesting that GM subsidiary Holden will soon announce its plan to export the V8 Commodore to the American market as the Chevrolet SS Performance sedan.
GM Doesn’t Like Facebook Advertising Anymore
General Motors, the world’s largest automaker, has confirmed its plan to pull $10 million worth of ads from social media behemoth, Facebook, just days before the site’s IPO.
Toyota Reclaims Global Sales Lead in Q1
After losing its crown as the world’s largest automaker in 2011, Toyota looks to regain its position at the top of the heap, out-selling rivals General Motors and Volkswagen through the first quarter of this year.
Porsche Former Chief Designer Tony Lapine Dies at 81
This year has been rough for Porsche designers. Last month Ferdinand Porsche, designer of the 911, passed away; and now Tony Lapine (second from left), former chief designer at Porsche passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, April 29.
Electric Vehicle Fast Charging System Demonstrated at Electric Vehicle Symposium 26
Marking a milestone in one of the key hindrances to plague electric vehicles (EVs) thus far, eight of the word’s automakers have agreed to unify on a harmonized charging system capable of a 15-minute recharge.
Disney Reveals Revamped Epcot Center Test Track Amusement Ride
Having renewed its long-term business relationship with GM, Walt Disney Land has renovated, or “re-imagined”, an older test track feature at Epcot for a more up-to-date experience. With an atmosphere that combines Tron themes and the appearances of a development lab, the new ride incorporates a new design center concept that allows visitors to design and…
NHTSA To Hold Safety Meeting On Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries
A series of very public Li-ion defect related incidents have caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) decision to hold a meeting with automakers and battery suppliers with regards to the safety of the new technology.
Cadillac Developing Self-Driving Car, Could be Ready by 2015
Super Cruise will essentially take this technology to the next level and according to Cadillac, has been designed to ease driving stress on the freeway by gleaning information from ultrasonic sensors, radar, cameras and GPS map data.
General Motors CNG Truck Package Costs Extra $11,000
General Motors announced pricing for its bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 heavy-duty pickup trucks today, saying the vehicles will cost $11,000 above base price. Customers may begin placing orders for the CNG trucks on March 19 and will be available in standard or longbox configurations with either two- or four-wheel drive. “The announcement…
Five Injured in GM Tech Center Battery Lab Explosion – Video
Yesterday, an explosion was reported at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan and early reports had one or two people injured. An official statement was released by GM that five people were injured, one seriously. “We are aware of five employees being evaluated on scene by medical personal and only one employee is…
GM Releases Updates on Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Production
Besides the change in schedule, the production hiatus as also resulted in a slight shuffle of trim and equipment packages. As a result, early and late-build 2012 models will differ in some of their features and options
Chevy Volt Production Reinstated A Week Ahead Of Schedule
The Chevrolet Volt has had its fair share of teething problems. Soon after its birth, there were reports of some vehicles spontaneously combusting. This obviously had an effect on the cars reputation, and sales fell. To save money and rid themselves of backed up inventory, General Motors decided to halt production of the Volt at…
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Has Same Engine, New Look: 2012 New York Auto Show
The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse officially debuted at the 2012 New York International Auto Show this morning as the as the brand’s latest full-size crossover. “We have injected a stronger presence into the Traverse exterior by focusing on the details. The small but important changes give it a more vibrant personality that more closely reflects the lifestyles…
GM’s Fuel Efficient Model Sales At All-Time High
It wasn’t long ago when the best-selling General Motors models greedily guzzled gas, but times have changed due to a large part to rising gas prices. Now, GM’s fuel-effiicient models rule the roads and in March they have reached a milestone. Last month, GM sold more than 100,000 vehicles that achieve 30 mpg or better….
GM Halts Funding of Think Tank Skeptical of Climate Change
The Heartland Institute is well known for its skepticism on climate change, pushing to challenge accepted norms about global warming and their man-made causes. General Motors on the other hand, is trying really hard to sell their Chevrolet Volt so any support for an association that spreads climate misinformation isn’t good for the American automaker….
Bush Senior Defies Republican Stereotype, Buys Chevy Volt
The Volt, which has become a symbol of all that’s wrong with the Obama administration among a number of conservatives (including Fox news, which has gone out of its way to criticize the car from just about every angle),might finally be getting a break.
