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GM Prepares To Launch EV Smart Grid
From the data gathered, utilities will then be able to decide on the optimum times for charging EVs on the grid, the idea being, that charging them is done during off-peak periods.
GM’s Uzbekistan Arm Helps Spur Growth In Russian Auto Market
General Motors has its hands in all corners of the globe, and while most consumers know about their operations in Europe and South Koreas, their arm in the former Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan is shaping up to be quite the powerhouse in the all-important Russian market. Despite only being in existence since November, 2008 GM…
Ford Tests Live Operators for Sync
By the Fall, the company is expected to make a decision as to whether it will go ahead with Live Operator on a full-time basis
General Motors Rejoins World’s 20 Largest Corporations List
However, despite the news, there are those that say GM still has a long way to go to regain its former prominence. As for other automakers, the General’s cross-town rival, Ford Motor Company was ranked number 25 on the list, down two places from last year.
Buy A Car From GM, Get Free Insurance
One of the unavoidable expenses associated with car ownership is the monthly cost of insurance. Depending on your age, experience, driving history and location, your insurance can vary a lot. However, if you happen to live in the state of Oregon or Washington, General Motors has some good news for you. If you buy any…
GM Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective Tires
So far, GM has declined to comment on the suit, because, as spokesman Alan Adler said, the automaker has yet to review it. The company also said that the police spec Impala features a number of different components compared with civilian version including a heavy-duty cooling, electrical system and special suspension.
GM Recalls 6,800 Compact Pickups
General Motors has recalled 6,800 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks. Apparently the transmission shift lever was not properly finished and as a result, might not display the correct gear on the PRNDL bar. NHTSA said the pickups do not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, “Theft Protection”. This may appear…
GMC Launches Free Smart Phone ‘Shopping’ App
The market for smart phones is currently one of the fastest growing in the world, in 2011 sales experienced an increase of some 85 percent year-over-year in the first quarter.
Chevrolet Cruze Two-Door Won’t Happen, But Buick May Get Small Hatch
Rumors of a Chevrolet Cruze 3-door hatchback appear to be just that, after an interview with General Motors North American President Mark Reuss surfaced, stating that the Cruze is too late in its North American product cycle for a hatchback. On the other hand, reports are emerging that Buick may get a hatchback version of…
Chevrolet Impala’s Demise Marks End Of Six Passenger Sedans
It might come as a surprise to some that it’s possible to purchase a six-passenger sedan, but in previous decades, large sedans with front bench seats and space for an extra passenger in the middle were mainstays of the American automotive landscape. While cars like the Ford Taurus and Mercury Grand Marquis were once available…
Fisker Beings Hiring At Delaware Plant
Fisker Automotive is looking to hire 120 workers at its newly refurbished Delaware plant as the company gears up for its second electric vehicle, a sedan code-named Project Nina. Although the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid has still not gone on sale, Fisker is looking to hire assembly line workers as well as engineering staff and electro-mechanical…
Safety Group Asks GM to Recall Cars Following Child Trunk Deaths
Federal law has required automakers to install internal trunk releases in all cars and trucks sold in the US from the 2002 model year, incorporating an illuminated handle so those trapped inside can easily see the release.
GM Cuts Truck Production to Clear Backlog
Both facilities will be idled beginning July 4, for a two week period, as quoted by GM spokesman Tom Wickham, speaking with news source Bloomberg.
Chevrolet Prices 2012 Chevrolet Sonic From $14,495
General Motors has officially announced pricing for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The sedan has been priced to start at $14,495 and the five-door model will start at $15,395. At that price, the Sonic will come with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine producing 138-hp and 125 lb-ft of torque. The car will also come equipped with a…
GM Confirms Commitment to Opel, No Plans to Sell Says CEO Akerson
Nevertheless, speculation, particularly in the German media continues, with reports that GM is ‘reviewing options’ for its European unit, with possibly Volkswagen AG and Bejing Automotive Industry Holding Co being named as potential buyers.
2012 Chevrolet Volt Now Available In All 50 States For $39,995
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt will now be available in all 50 states, priced at $39,995, including an $850 destination charge. The price reduction comes as in-dash navigation is now offered as part of an option package rather than standard. Some customers will qualify for a $7,500 tax credit, bringing the effective price to $32,495. The…
GM Canada, Ontario Camaro Club Attempt Guinness World Record for Largest Car Mosaic
Assembling 587 Camaros in a parking lot across the street from where the current fifth-generation model is built, General Motors Canada set a Guinness World Record for the largest car mosaic. OK, technically speaking the record has yet to be confirmed by the folks at Guinness but they’re probably just out having a pint, and…
Cadillac Revamping Dealerships With Modern New Look
Most luxury car dealerships have a style that befits their high-end clients, however Cadillac had lagged behind in this area. Most Cadillac dealerships are usually a part of a GM store where more affordable makes are also sold. Now things are about to change, as Cadillac franchises are about to get a look of their…
GM Still Looking To Recoup Taxpayer Investment From Government
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson is looking forward to the day when he can relax on his yacht, sipping Mai Tais on the deck…and knowing full well that the federal government has finally sold its stake in GM, and has completely divulged itself from the company as it did with Chrysler. But it’s still a…
GM Considering Selling Opel Again, This Time To Volkswagen
The ghost of Saturn just can’t cut a break. GM is considering what to do with Opel, its German division that won’t be turning a profit anytime soon. GM last tried to sell Opel in 2009 before giving the ailing brand another chance. But despite increasing its lineup with new vehicles, and even increased sales,…
2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist Priced From $29,960
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse will start at $29,960 plus an $860 destination charge, when it goes on sale later this year. The eAssist, which features a 2.4L four-cylinder and a mild-hybrid system, is priced identically to a V6 powered model, but can get 37 mpg on the highway, an impressive figure for such a large…
Australia’s V8 Supercar Series Coming To America?
The famous Australian V8 Supercars series may be making the Trans-Pacific voyage to North America. Many world-renowned racing drivers like Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves, Jacques Villenueve and Sebatian Bourdais have moved to compete in the V8 racing. Furthermore, the international coverage of the series has grown immensely, prompting many international companies to invest in the…
GM Hires Fiesta Movement Marketer From Ford
The Fiesta Movement campaign was a resounding success for Ford, one that enthusiastically introduced to Americans the Fiesta and a new wave of global platform and design collaboration. So what does its social media manager do to highlight this success? He jumps ship to General Motors. Jon Beebe, the man who was in charge of…
White House Taking Credit For Auto Industry Recovery
A statement released today by the White House seemed to take credit for the resurgence of the American auto industry, with President Obama’s bailout plan credited as the driving force behind it. “When President Obama took office, the American automobile industry was on the brink of collapse,” said the National Economic Council, in a prepared statement. “Two years…
