CAR WARS - Small-Car War Breaks Out In India
Jan 5, 2010
By NEW DELHI January 5, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Janaki Krishnan writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Co (Tokyo:7203.T - News) and Honda Motor Co (Tokyo:7267.T - News) launched new compact cars to tap the fast-growing and price-sensitive India market as they and other automakers seek to put a dire 2009 behind ... Continue reading
GM India sets all-time high sales record
Jan 4, 2010
December, 2009 sales up by 101% at 8,258 units New Delhi January 1, 2010; Riding high on the success of the popular Chevrolet brand, General Motors India has registered a record growth of 101% in sales in December 2009, compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 8,258 units in December 2009 against 4,041 u ... Continue reading
SAIC in talks to buy GM's India plant
Sep 11, 2009
SAIC in talks to buy GM's India plant - Source http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012116/SAIC-in-talks-to-buy-GM-s- India -plant-Source.html Shanghai, September 11 (Gasgoo.com) China's largest automaker SAIC Motor group is in initial talks with General Motors Co on buying one of its India plants to produce its Wulin ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Introduces New Matiz Creative Global Mini-Car
Aug 19, 2009
GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) today launched its all-new global mini-car, the Matiz Creative. The new mini will go on sale from September 1. ... Continue reading
India Cranks Out Small Cars for Export
Oct 6, 2008
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that annual passenger-car exports from India have jumped five-fold in the past five years. Industry analysts predict exports over the next three years will surge nearly 300 percent to more than half-a-million vehicles a year. According to the Wall Street Jour ... Continue reading
The Emerging Markets, By The Numbers - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 13, 2008
DETROIT - September 13, 2008: We all know that China and India are rapidly becoming significant consumer markets, perhaps even becoming the most important consumer markets. Here's a fascinating video put together by General Motors that illustrates the explosion of activity in the emerging regions. ... Continue reading
China's Changfeng Withdraws Interest in Hummer
Aug 19, 2008
China's Changfeng withdraws interest in Hummer Shanghai. August 19 Chinese SUV maker Changfeng Motor Company withdrew its interest in buying Hummer after holding talks with General Motors on the matter, Reuters reported yesterday, citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Changfeng, partly owned by Mitsubishi ... Continue reading
General Motors Reminds Parents That Hot Cars Can be Death Traps for Kids - VIDEO STORY
Jun 8, 2008
DETROIT - June 8, 2008: In the past decade, an estimated 36 children have died every year from being left in a hot car, according to a study by the National Weather Service. Most hyperthermia deaths are accidental and many parents are unaware of how dangerous it is to leave children in cars unattended â even for a ... Continue reading
GM: We Lost $3.5Billion 1Q 2008 BUT Operations Beat Expectations - Complete Details
Apr 30, 2008
First quarter revenue of $42.7 billion Positive adjusted automotive earnings before tax, with improvement of over $160 million Positive reported automotive earnings before tax, down by $118 million Adjusted net loss of $350 million, reported net loss of $3.3 billion Continued strong results in emerging markets Liquidit ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2008
DETROIT April 30, 2008; Kevin Krolicki and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp today posted a first-quarter loss due to a costly supplier strike, waning demand for its most profitable vehicles and charges related to struggling former subsidiaries, although results beat Wall Street expecta ... Continue reading
GMnext: Answering Your Diesel Questions
Feb 21, 2008
There have been a lot of comments and questions on the GMnext site regarding diesel fuel and its part in GM's alternative energy strategy. To continue the conversation, Charlie Freese, Executive Director of GM's Diesel Engineering and the members of GM's Powertrain Diesel Engineering team have some answers to your most ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2008
DAYTON, Ohio - General Motors Corp. (GM) announced today an investment of $69 million in its DMAX plant in Moraine to manufacture a new Duramax 6.6-liter V-8 turbo diesel engine that will meet stringent emissions standards in 2010. DMAX Limited is a joint venture between GM and Isuzu Motors Limited and was established ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: GMC to Introduce Denali XT - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 4, 2008
Detroit February 3, 2008; General Motorâs GMC division will unveil its Denali XT, a sport-utility hybrid truck concept, at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. The four-door Denali XT concept features a 2-mode hybrid propulsion system, E-85 capabilities and direct-injection technology. By using this technology, GM official ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show - GMC Intoduces Sierra Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 4, 2008
[03-Feb-2008] GMCâs 2009 Sierra Hybrid is a full-size pickup truck designed to be fuel-efficient. GMC indicates that using General Motorâs two-mode hybrid system, the vehicle has a 40 percent greater city fuel economy and a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy, compared to other trucks. The Sierra H ... Continue reading
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition Preview
Feb 1, 2008
CADILLAC ESCALADE PLATINUM EDITION Hella Contributes Fresh Lighting System By Steve Purdy Photos by Bob Benko TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had a sneak preview this week of a truly peerless luxury SUV sure to please the most demanding potentates and luxury lovers, due in Cadillac dealer showrooms this summer. Pl ... Continue reading
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