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Keith Crain, editor at Automotive News calls a ball is a ball,and a strike is a strike. He has it figured out..........how come the guys running GM don't ????? Listen what he has to say GM. "It's a good thing that General Motors has North America and China to rely on for sales, products and profits. But what's going on in Europe? No one understood why GM got involved with PSA Peugeot Citroen by acquiring 7 percent of the company in March. Now, only a few months into the deal, it looks like GM executives made a big blunder. The weak European car market has made the value of the Peugeot stock worth less than the valuation carried on GM's balance sheet. I h…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 8, 2012 Last week, we reported on the departure of GM's global marketing chief, Joel Ewanick. The reason given out at the time was Ewanick not meeting up to expectations. A day after his departure, a report from Bloomberg said Ewanick's departure was due to a review of a recent sponsorship agreement that didn't meet company policy. A week later, a new report from Bloomberg sheds some more light on why Ewanick was kicked out. The recent sponsorship agreement in question was a partnership between Chevrolet and U.K. soccer team Manchester United. The agreement, lasting till 2021, would have GM shelling out $18.6 mil…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 4, 2012 "In recent weeks, you have seen that we do not hesitate to act when change is required to make the business stronger." Those words coming out of General Motors CEO Dan Akerson during a conference call with reporters this week. Akerson was referencing the recent outings of Global Marketing Chief Joel Ewanick and Dave Lyon, who was to become VP of design at GM Europe. Akerson went on to say, "from time to time, it will mean parting company with people who are not delivering expected results, or alternatively, who don't meet the highest standards for accountability or integrity." In terms of making the busi…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com July 29, 2012 Automotive News reports General Motor's global marketing chief, Joel Ewanick is leaving. The reason according to General Motors is Ewanick didn't meet expectations. GM hired Ewanick back in May 2010. Prior to this, he worked at Nissan for two months. Before Nissan, Ewanick worked at Hyundai where he was the chief of marketing and is credited with creating Hyundai Assurance, which allowed owners that lost their jobs to return their vehicles. During his tenure, Ewanick led a consolidation of marketing and advertising agency work at GM. The biggest consolidation to place last spring when Chevrolet's marketin…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com June 8, 2012 Ford has been having a resounding success with the EcoBoost option one the F-150 pickup truck. With new full-size trucks on the way, you would think GM would be heading down the same route. Not so fast. "I wouldn't say that's a huge priority. I think there are other answers to that, which they don't have, for us that make a lot more sense," said GM North America President Mark Reuss. Reuss believes the full-sized pickup can't be all things to all buyers. He figures that fuel economy isn't that big of a concern for people who rely on them for a living. He puts its this way: if GM was to downsize from th…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com June 1, 2012 General Motors is expected to announce today the closing of the Oshawa Consolidated Line. The line currently builds the Chevy Impala and overflow production of the Equinox. General Motors told workers this morning the closure will happen on June 1, 2013 and layoff around 2,000 people. Chris Buckley, president of CAW Local 222 is not happy with the decision. “GM announced to us this morning their plans to close the plant. We are extremely offended. Our members. both active and retired, made huge sacrifices to help save this company during their auto crisis. GM’s way of rewarding Canadian autoworkers is to…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 16, 2012 There is a new report from Australia saying Holden will be announcing a new export program to bring the next generation of the Commodore sedan codenamed VF to America as the new Chevrolet SS sedan. If and when this announcement, this could end the long running speculation, ranging from a U.S. trademark filling to an OnStar leak. The report from News.com.au also ties the announcement to it being the replacement for the current NASCAR Impala. Also, the report brings up Holden doing tests of left-hand drive models of the Commodore and comparing it to the Dodge Charger. Source: News.com.au View full ar…
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G. Noble Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 10th, 2012 Yesterday evening, we reported on a few statements GM North American President Mark Reuss made to Australia’s GoAuto at this month’s New York Auto Show. Reuss briefly discussed with GoAuto concerns about the Zeta platform’s viability and what could be in store for the Australian Holden Commodore sedan. As it turns out though, GoAuto wasn’t the only auto-centric Aussie establishment itching to get a crack at Reuss. Australian car magazine Drive spoke to Reuss shortly after he introduced the new 2014 Chevrolet Impala large sedan at the Big Apple show. During the course of their conversation, Reuss hinted to …
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General Motors is including an iPad with the 2013 models of the Cadillac XTS, in the hopes of acclimating owners with the luxury vehicle's CUE infotainment system and other features. The company hopes that customers will find the interactive experience helpful in getting the most out of their vehicles. Cadillac's head of customer experience, Mark Harland, told Wired Magazine that Cadillac wants "to be the leader in customer experience." The luxury carmaker is rolling out online and dealership-based initiatives to help owners with their new gadgets. "We need to think about helping [owners] with the learning curve. Even if you get a walk-through at the d…
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Blake Noble Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 3rd, 2012 At one point in the past, General Motors held a 49 percent stake in the Japanese automaker Isuzu. Over the years however, as GM’s market share eroded and the Detroit car company began fighting against the tides of red ink, it began selling off its shares in Isuzu until the alliance came quietly to an end. In 2006, it sold off its last 7.9 percent stake in the company for a reported $300 million dollars in order to fund restructuring efforts that were badly needed at the time. History is about to repeat itself then, as General Motors is reportedly in talks with Isuzu Motors to form a new alliance. This past…
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Source: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/04/spied-2014-gm-half-tons-caught-testing.html#more *Click link above to see pictures. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I know that is the GMC Sierra under that camo. I can tell by the rims, which are classier than the ones shown on the Chvey Silverado extended & crew cabs from earlier postings. I can't wait for these trucks to be revealed to the public!! If things go right the next couple of years, a regular cab model (or if things financially go really right, a c…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 12, 2012 The Detroit News is reporting the explosion that happened yesterday at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren was caused by gases venting from an experimental battery pack. The explosion which happened yesterday morning in a battery lab was liken to a natural gas explosion. Gases from experimental battery gathered in the room during extreme testing and ignited. The explosion caused damaged to the at least part of the global battery lab inside the Alternative Energy Center and injured five people. GM spokesman Alan Adler said one employee was kept kept overnight at a hospital for observation. Source:…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 26, 2012 General Motors' CEO, Dan Akerson recently said that he would like to see GM’s next CEO come from within the company ranks. “My preference would be for it to be an internal candidate just because as you might expect, in any company in any industry, it’s less disruptive,” Akerson said at the 2012 Automotive News China Conference. Akerson told The Wall Street Journal earlier this month that GM Vice Chairman Steve Girsky is on the list of candidates with a shot at replacing him as CEO. Also on that list are North America chief Mark Reuss and global product head Mary Barra. When asked how long he would con…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 22, 2012 After a $1 billion dollar investment into Holden by the Australian government and General Motors, Holden is starting a new project to develop new vehicles for China. Holden announced a new design and engineering partnership with Shanghai General Motors and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC – an engineering and design joint venture between GM and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp) to help develop two new vehicles for the Chinese market. Work on the two vehicles will take place at Holden’s technical center in Port Melbourne. The vehicles will be based on existing GM global platforms. No mor…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 5, 2012 Today, General Motors announcing pricing for the Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Spark. The Spark will start at $12,995 (includes destination) for the base LS model. The base LS includes 10 airbags, air conditioning, power windows, OnStar and 15-inch alloys. Next up is the 1LT trim, costing $14,495. The 1LT will include seven-inch color touchscreen, USB connectivity, satellite radio, keyless entry, power mirrors, cruise control, Bluetooth, visor mirrors, and floor mats. The top level 2LT, costing $15,795 will include a unique set of 15-inch wheels, sportier body-color fascias, fog lamps, exterior brightwork, …
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 11, 2012 CBS Detroit affiliate WWJ reports that the GM Tech Center in Warren was rocked by an explosion earlier this morning. Deputy Fire Chief Gary Wilkinson said the explosion happened around 8:50 a.m. at the Alternative Energy Center research center. The cause of the explosion is likely a lithium-ion battery. Wilkinson also said two people have been rushed to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, although a statement released by GM says one has been sent. GM spokesman Greg Martin told The Detroit News, "We’re aware of an incident this morning at one of our labs at the GM Tech Center that required …
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G. Noble Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 9th, 2012 Despite its limited application as the basis for the Australian Holden Commodore sedan and Chevrolet Camaro coupe, GM North American President Mark Reuss says the rear-wheel drive Zeta platform is still a relevant global architecture for cars. Speaking to Australia’s GoAuto at this month’s New York Auto Show, the former Holden boss defended what has been called an “orphaned” platform, saying that Zeta would continue as long as sales in Australia would support it and exports remained healthy, and that it currently still figures in GM’s global strategy. “It’s still a global rear-wheel drive architecture, so w…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 13, 2012 If you been shopping for a Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain with a four-cylinder and been wondering why there is a lack of them on dealer lots, blame a supplier. Automotive News reports that for the past two months, GM has put order limits on the four-cylinder Equinox and Terrain. That's due to a tier 2 supplier having problems with certain parts for the 2.4L four-cylinder engine. GM spokesman Jim Cain said dealers were told by GM the constraint on the four-cylinder is temporary, but didn't say when it would be resolved. So what do you do if you want an Equinox or a Terrain? If you're willing to give …
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http://www.dump.com/2011/07/15/fascinating-1936-footage-of-car-assembly-line-video/ Here is a well done video of a plant making 1936 Pontiac's. You can see still photo's of this and it just does not make the impression the real moving line does. The robots of todays plants are amazing but the hand skill of the workers here are even more amazing.
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GM Announces Bi-Fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HDs Posted by Mark Williams | March 4, 2012 GM announced today a bi-fuel version of the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HDs that can run either on regular gas or compressed natural gas. The extended cab is powered by a 6.0-liter V-8 that makes the same horsepower and torque as you'd find in the base model with "a minimal loss" with CNG, said Mike Jones, GM's CNG product manager. The pickup will be available in long- and short-bed versions and two- and four-wheel drive. The engine initially runs on gas, then automatically switches over to CNG once an optimum temperature is reached. When the CNG r…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter- CheersandGears.com March 7, 2012 Last week, General Motors and PSA announced a new alliance that would have the two sharing components and give stronger purchasing power for both. The deal is "an additional tool to the toolkit in Europe" said GM Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky to reporters. When asked what would come next in GM's plan to save Opel, Girsky declined. "We can't tell you what our play is in Europe. We will tell you when it plays out over the next period of months and years ... I don't see the play in Europe showing up in one big bang." This has everyone worried about what the next move will be for Opel. Currently, European pro…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 29, 2012 The rumor of GM and PSA Peugeot Citroën creating an alliance for the past couple of weeks is now true. Today, the two announced a new global alliance in which GM will buy a 7% stake in PSA. The alliance would have GM and PSA sharing vehicle platforms, components and modules. Plus, the alliance would give both stronger purchasing power for sourcing components, raw materials and other goods and services. The vehicle platforms in question are will be small and midsize passenger cars, MPVs and crossovers, with the first one arriving by 2016. GM says that results from the alliance will save approximately…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 28, 2012 Last Wednesday, we reported on talks between General Motors and Peugeot-Citroën on a possible alliance. Now, Reuters is reporting the talks have gone into advance stages and General Motors could be buying up a small share. Reuters has learned from a couple sources at both companies that General Motors would purchase 5% of Peugeot-Citroën as part of their alliance deal. The stake could be worth $240 million dollars at Peugeot's current market value of $4.8 billion. Sources say the deal could be announced within the next few days, but caution that an agreement has not been reached and the talks could…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 22, 2012 Question: What do GM's European arm and Peugeot-Citroën have in common? The answer; both are in dire financial straits and are trying to turn their fortunes around. GM's European arm announced a $562 million loss in 2011. Meanwhile, Peugeot-Citroën's announced a loss of $121 million in 2011 and has cut 6,000 jobs. It seems fitting then that GM and Peugeot-Citroën are talking about an alliance. Reuters is reporting that the two are in talks about a possible alliance. The alliance would have Opel/Vauxhall and Peugeot-Citroën cooperating on projects ranging from developing engines and transmissions to c…
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Chip Foose is designing a Cruze for the Toronto auto show. See the Facebook album of progress <a href="
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 20, 2012 Opel/Vauxhall are trying to position themselves as premium car brand for Europe. One problem; their only “flagship” model is the Insignia. CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke said the brand needs more of them. “I believe we need a top of the line car, to be positioned in the luxury segment. The Insignia car has done a great job of showing we can make premium-like products, but establishing ourselves properly in this territory will be a long journey.” Stracke went onto say, “We would also benefit from launching a large crossover, something to fight the BMW X5 and Mercedes ML, and possibly another roadster — …
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 16, 2012 Today, General Motors announced their results for 2011 and forth quarter. The company announced a profit of $7.6 billion for 2011, a large increase from the $4.7 billion profit in 2010. However, forth quarter results were not as impressive. Net income for the forth quarter was only $472 million, or about the same as Q4 2010. While this makes it eight straight quarters of positive growth, the earnings were weighed down by losses of $562 million in Europe. There were also a number of one-time events that affected earnings in the fourth quarter. Take those events out and GM says the profit would have …
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Here's a commercial for the Thai version of the Isuzu D-Max... a rebadged Colorado. See... they're not gonna be sold as Chevys exclusively. <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EUd5PAb-7qc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 5, 2012 General Motors and Ford Motor Company are butting heads over a commerical to air on tonights Super Bowl. Today, Ford sent GM cease and decease order to take down the "2012" commercial for the Chevrolet Silverado. Ford also pressured NBC to not air the ad tonight. The ad shows the Mayan prediction that the world will end on December 21, 2012 comes true. With a disastrous looking landscape, the only remaining object to survive is a new Silverado truck. The driver and his dog drive around in the wasteland till they come across a group of other Silverado owners. The group talks about a fellow friend that …
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Mum is looking at a new Cruze, and Pop is wondering if there is a way to look up a stock # and tell what dealer cost is. Anyone have any info on this? Deal on the table is $1500 from GM Card, $500 for previous GM owner, $470 for loyalty (I may have switched up those last two). Not bad, but could it be better (of course, he'll cross-shop dealerships)?
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com February 2, 2012 GM’s Arlington, Texas plant, the place where the current Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL is going under some renovations. GM announced a new $200 million stamping facility that will produce large stamping components for GM’s next-generation full-size SUVs. The facility will save the company $40 million in logistics and will come online in 2013. Since we’re talking about Arlington and next generation SUVs, Motor Trend has uncovered some information about the next generation. All of the SUVs will stick with the underpinnings from Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Si…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 15, 2012 Tom Stephens, the Vice Chairman and Chief Technology Officer for General Motors is retiring on April 1st, ending a 43-year career that included leadership of GM's global powertrain and product development organizations. Stephens started at GM back in 1969 as part of a student program. From there he would hold positions at Cadillac, Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac Division, and GM Powertrain. Highlights for Stephens include leading the development of the first Cadillac Northstar engine and spearheaded the creation of GM’s advanced propulsion technology strategy. “Tom Stephens is an engineering icon within …
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 24, 2012 The UAW has scheduled a strike authorization vote for Thursday after workers at GM’s Fairfax, Kansas assembly plant voted last Friday to reject a proposed contract at the plant. On Friday, 66% of production workers and 58% of skilled-trades workers voted against a contract. "The UAW is working through issues with the company and is optimistic that we will be able to reach an agreement,” said UAW spokeswoman Michele Martin. George Ruiz, president of UAW Local 31 said the strike authorization vote is part of the negotation proces. The vote helps gives the UAW more leverage during negoations. Ruiz sai…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 25, 2012 Today, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending (gesundheit!) held its hearing on the Chevrolet Volt and investigation done by NHTSA. The hearing titled - "Volt Vehicle Fire: What did NHTSA Know and When Did They Know It?" showed the committee led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., wasn't here to mess around. First to testify was NHTSA Administrator David Strickland. Strickland defended the agency's decision not to talk about the fire in a crash-tested Volt for more than five months, saying that it would have been "i…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 23, 2012 GM's Lambda Trio; the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia are still selling very well (sales were up 5% in 2011), but there is no hiding the face that these three models are growing long in the tooth. Outside, the three are still very handsome. But, jump inside or drive one and you realize how old the three are. That will soon change as GM is readying updated models of the Enclave and Acadia, as shown here via some new spy shots. From what the pictures show, the overall shape remains the same. The Enclave gets a new, larger front end and headlights. The Acadia receives similar updates, b…
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V.V. Haldavnekar Administrator - Cheers and Gears January 19, 2012 After turning in profits for consecutive quarters of 2011, General Motors regained the global sales crown for 2011. Buoyed by an upswinging Chevrolet brand that saw growth in many of global markets, GM reported sales of more than 9 million units, a gain of over 7% compared to last year's sales. Chevrolet brand accounted approx. 4.8 million units. General Motors reports that it gained the global market share by 4th of a percent during 2011 to 11.9 percent. Hit the jump to read the full article. View full article
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 12, 2012 GM is retiring one of their workhorse engines. The 2.4L four-cylinder found under the hoods of the Buick Regal and Verano, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain will say farewell. In it’s place will be a new 2.5L DI four-cylinder. The new four-cylinder will make its debut in the regular Chevrolet Malibu, due out this summer. The engine is rated at 190 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. This is a decent size bump in power compared to the 2.4L’s 169 hp with port injection and 182 hp from the direct-injected version. The changeover will happen within the next twelve months. GM hasn’t said if the 2.5L will also ta…
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I am a huge Disney Parks fan - My favorite attraction to visit at Epcot in WDW happens to coincide with my passion for all things General Motors - the GM Test Track (formerly GM's World of Motion pavilion). Mouseplanet's weekly WDW news update reports that the GM Test Track attraction is scheduled to be closed from April 15 through September 21, 2012 for an upgrade to include a name change -Test Track presented by Chevrolet: …Our friends over at TouringPlans.com are reporting that Test Track may close from April 15 through September 21, 2012 to get an upgrade and to also change the official sponsor from General Motors in general to GM's Chevrolet brand in particular. It…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 26, 2011 With GM's next generation pickups just around the corner, GM is planning a 21 week vacation for their truck plants to update them. GM spokesman Chris Lee told Automotive News the company will begin idling their Fort Wayne assembly plant for nine weeks from January to October. Following Fort Wayne will be Flint assembly which will be idled for seven weeks from June to November. GM’s Arlington assembly is scheduled to shut for five weeks from June to December. GM's next generation pickups will arrive in 2013. Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required) View full article
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By David Shepardson Detroit News Washington Bureau 7 Comments The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it has opened investigations into rust issues on older vans and minivans built by General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. The NHTSA said in documents posted on its website that it had opened preliminary investigations into 17,165 2003 Chevrolet Express vans over fuel leaks and into 63,000 2004 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans over severe corrosion in rear wheel wells. The GM probe is focused on Express vans with a left-hand door behind the door. The fuel filter pipe might corrode and leak fuel, the NHTSA said. The agency said i…
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PickupTrucks.com is now showing a full picture (unobstructed, still camo'ed) of the purported 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab: View article here
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General Motors Corp., which was 103 years old and was once America's largest company quietly died on Dec. 15, 2011. There were no ceremonies or anyone present to mark the company's passing. General Motors Corp. was founded in 1908, acquired more than 20 other companies in its life, including Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Opel, and Oakland. It would become the world's largest Automaker from 1931 until 2008 when it was eclipsed by Toyota. For much of the century it was the world's largest company, and at one point employed more than 600,000 people. In its final years it was known as "Old GM", although it had been been officially renamed "Motors Liquidation Co. when it went into …
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Back in September, we reported that GM and BMW were in talks about an alliance. The possible alliance would have General Motors looking at BMW's lineup of gas and diesel engines, while BMW is looking at the Voltec powertrain. Now, a report from German business magazine Wirtschaftswoche says there could be more to this alliance. Wirtschaftswoche reports the two are in talks about jointly developing fuel cell technology for vehicles. The plan would allow BMW to access GM's fuel cell tech. In return, BMW would help pay research costs. When asked about this, a BMW spokesman said, "We are speaking to GM about various future technologies but we are not saying anything more b…
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General Motors might have figured out what caused the Volt to catch on fire in a NHTSA storage yard back in June. A source tells the Associated Press the cause of the fire is the coolant used in batteries to help keep them cool. The coolant didn't catch on fire, but crystallized and caused a short circuit. But just as that information was coming out, Reuters learned from a couple sources that GM is closing in on a package of proposed fixes for the battery pack. The fixes include laminating the circuitry in the Volt's 400-pound battery pack, reinforcing the case surrounding the lithium-ion battery and better protecting the coolant system from leaks in a severe crash. Th…
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With Detroit only a month away, news has began to come/leak out of what will be premiering. Late last week, GM’s senior vice president of global product development, Mary Barra told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit the new ATS would make it's debut at Detroit. But that's not all, Chevrolet will be showing a production version of the Sonic RS and two concept vehicles from their GM North Hollywood Design Center. Buick will have the brand new Encore, a small crossover based on GM’s front-wheel-drive Gamma II platform there as well. Source: Automobile Magazine, Left Lane News View full article
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Last week, GM's CEO Dan Akerson said in a interview with the Associated Press that the company would be willing to buy back Volts from concerned owners. Well some owners are taking GM up on that offer. Today, GM told The Detroit News that a "couple dozen" Volt owners have asked the company to buy back their Volts. "For those few who have requested repurchase, we're going to move fast" if their concerns can't be met any other way, said Greg Martin, GM spokesman. GM is currently working with Volt owners individually to understand their concerns and offering loaner vehicles to those owners during the NHTSA investigation. Source: The Detroit News Related: GM M…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 1, 2011 In a interview today with Reuters, GM CEO Dan Akerson said the company may redesign the Volt's battery in response to a NHTSA investigation. "We want to assure the safety of our customers, of our buyers, and so we're just going to take a time out, if you will, in terms of redesigning the battery possibly," Dan Akerson told Reuters. Back on Monday, GM announced they would offer loaner vehicles to 5,500 Volt owners after NHTSA opened a investigation into Volt's batteries last Friday. In addition, Akerson said the Opel Ampera would not go on sale until engineers and safety regulators had worked out how…
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Today, General Motors announced that it will provide a loaner to any Chevrolet Volt owner concerned about the safety of their vehicle. The announcement comes a few days after NHTSA announced an investigation into the Chevrolet Volt's batteries after tests done by NHTSA have cause the batteries to catch on fire. GM says they will try to contact every Volt owner to attempt to clear up the confusion. GM has sold 5,329 Volts and each owner should receive a letter within the next few days. “We are contacting all Volt owners to assure them and reassure them the car is safe to drive. The Volt is our pride and joy and we will do all we can to make Volt owners as happy with it a…
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GM Builds 100-Millionth Small-Block Engine Link: http://media.gm.com/...1129_100M_Engin WIXOM, Mich. – General Motors today will build its 100-millionth small-block engine – 56 years after the first production small block – representing an engineering legacy that continues to deliver greater performance and efficiency through advanced technology. Chevrolet introduced the small-block in 1955 and the production milestone comes in the same month the brand marked its 100th anniversary. The small-block engine has been used in GM vehicles around the world and is currently found in global Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac vehicles, as well as Vauxhall in the United…
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For the first half of this year, General Motors posted a profit of $6.3 billion, making it the best start in over two-decades. However, GM CEO Dan Akerson wants the company to do better. $6.3 Billion is nothing to scoff at, but Akerson points out that figure equates to a 6% margin. He wants to see GM beat out the 7% margins realized by Ford & Volkswagen. So how will GM do it? By cutting. GM has put forth plans to have just 14 global architectures by 2018, a dramatic drop from the 30 architectures in use. Also, GM will cut down their engine platforms from 20 to 10 in the same time frame. Akerson is also targeting the company’s marketing efforts to help cut costs. GM…
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GM's Spring Hill assembly has been quiet since production of Chevrolet Traverse moved in 2009, with the plant building powertrains and other components. Now, a car is returning to Spring Hill. Today, GM announced a $244 million investment into Spring Hill that will create one of the industry's most flexible production lines. The assembly line will open in the second half of next year building the Chevrolet Equinox, which will help supplement production in Canada. But GM says the plant will be capable of assembling any car from its portfolio should increased demand require another production site. GM says the investment will bring forth 594 hourly jobs and 91 salaried po…
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The picture you see here is the brand new 2013 Cadillac XTS. The picture was accidentally posted on Cadillac's home page today before being taken off. Luckily, a reader from Jalopnik captured the picture for all of us to see. Since then, Cadillac has confirmed this will be the XTS we see next week at the LA Auto Show. The production model is almost a carbon copy of the XTS Platinum concept shown at last year's Detroit Auto Show, with a different design for head and foglights. The XTS will also have Cadillac's new CUE infotainment system. Source: Jalopnik Edit: GM has since officially released the XTS photograph. I've updated the photo in this article with the GM Media …
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Today, General Motors told it's dealers that they are free to sell their Chevrolet Volt demonstration models. The move will increase the number of Volts on sale from 1,800 to 4,100. GM launched the Volt back in December in seven markets and since July has been rolling out the Volt nationwide to, and is nearing its target of 2,600 dealers in all 50 states. The problem is dealers have been given a Volt to use a demo only. “Multiple dealers have requested to sell their demo to satisfy customer demand,” GM said in a memo to dealers. GM spokesman Tom Henderson told Automotive News that GM is “giving them the choice to satisfy their customers and the flexibility to meet pen…
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My floor jack won’t get high enough to lift my wife’s Tahoe. I was going to use a block of wood but then I found these jack extenders in a google search. Looks like a great idea. Anybody tried these? http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/champ-floor-jack-height-extenders-p-11539.aspx
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The current Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are getting shown up by Ford’s F-Series and Ram truck lineup with their improved interiors, ride, and powertrains. But GM is busy at work on the next generation pickup to steal back some of the spotlight. This week, Inside Line got some spy shots of the new Sliverado/Sierra undergoing some testing. The biggest difference between the current trucks and the one featured in the pictures is a new greenhouse. Also, the truck looks to sporting more cues from the current GM HD trucks with it’s larger front end and less rounded shape. Also, the new trucks are expected to be 500 lbs less than the current Siverado/Sierra. Source: In…
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GM's European Division, Opel have released pictures of the uncloaked Astra OPC (Vauxhall Astra VXR for the UK). The three-door OPC takes the body of the new Astra GTC and adds some new bits to give it a more aggressive look. A new front bumper, diffuser-esque rear, twin tailpipes, and a black-tipped spoiler. Twenty inch wheels hiding a big set of Brembo brakes complete the look. Under the hood is a 2.0L direct-injected and turbocharged four-cylinder producing 280 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque. Power goes through a six speed manual to the front wheels. To help counter torque and understeerp, the Astra OPC is fitted with GM's HiPerStrut front suspension and a mechanical …
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GM Cuts The Price On China's Top Selling Van William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com August 29, 2011 General Motors is cutting prices of their low-cost minivans by as much as 15% to help offset slow sales in China. The company has cut prices on a minibus it builds with Wuling called the Wuling Sunshine after seeing sales drop 3% during the past seven months in an otherwise growing market. The slide isn't GM's or Wuling's fault; the cause of the slide is due to a government incentive plan that encouraged sales of commercial vehicles expiring. Due to the plan expiring, commercial sales have seen a 7% drop. “The next 12 months look tough. Incent…
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Got this from a buddy of mine that works at GM. This was sent to GM exec's and they forwarded it to the employee's... "Just hapened to get this in a E-mail today that was sent to a GM exec and forwarded around the company. 01/18/2007 01:09 PM Hi Guys: You probably heard that Michelle Krebs has joined our editorial team. (We are launching a new site that we will be announcing at the Chicago Auto Show that Michelle will be heading up…) Anyway, she was on the West Coast this week and by happenstance was seated next to a Honda exec on her trip home. Michelle passed along his comments and I thought you might be interested in the following: “He said Honda execs (in…
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General Motors Announces $275 Million Investment For Truck Plant William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com October 27, 2011 General Motors announced yesterday they will invest $275 million for their Fort Wayne, Indiana to build the next generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. GM says the investment will create or retain 150 jobs on top of the 3,400 workers who currently build trucks at the plant. “This investment will allow us to continue building award-winning pickups that offer better fuel efficiency than ever before without sacrificing features and functionality. We remain committed to providing customers the utility …
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Ecotec To Go Turbo With New 3 & 4-Cylinder Engines William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com October 12, 2011 General Motors is following the trend of turbocharging small-displacement engines to help boost fuel economy. At a press event today, the company announced plans to develop a new range of turbocharged three and four cylinder engines. The engines will range in displacement from 1.0 liters to 1.5 liters. The engines will be will be lightweight and utilize direct fuel injection, turbocharging and be “alternative fuel capable”. GM hasn't said what engines will be replaced by the new EcoTec motors. “Our customers around the world agree…
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Our GM rep was in today, we talked a bit about he had been to a meeting in Detroit where they showed off some upcoming vehicles- including the the small Buick crossover named the Encore! He couldn't remember what platform it was on, possibly the Sonic, and didn't divulge any more details. Can anyone confirm this?
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GM Develops Mobile Technology That Watches Road Ahead Portable devices debut at Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress System communicates with other vehicles, surrounding infrastructure and pedestrians to warn driver about potholes, construction zones and cyclists GM researchers put the technology into small mobile devices and smartphone applications connected to vehicle display, for easy use Technology expected to be available later this decade will be a significant leap in safety 2011-10-17 - DETROIT – New technology being developed by General Motors researchers could alert drivers of potentially dangerous driving situations in advance by…
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GM CEO Sees 2012 As Flat William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com October 17, 2011 Many industry analysts see 2012 as an up year for new car sales. But GM CEO Dan Akerson sees sales being “flattish” for 2012. In a interview with Automotive News, Akerson says GM sees sales of new cars staying flat for 2012 - if the U.S. economy avoids any major disruptions from economic instability in Europe. "As we go into '12, we're looking for kind of a repeat of '11," Akerson said. Akerson predicts total sales to be around 12.7 to 12.8 million vehicles this year. Akerson did make it clear that if sales were flat, GM is confident of turning a profit for …
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GM Expected To Announce An All New All-Electric Vehicle William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com October 11, 2011 Tomorrow, General Motors will be making announcements to reporters about future plans. One of those announcements has been leaked out by The Detroit News, saying GM will be announcing an all-electric vehicle for the US. The car will be a small, battery-powered vehicle designed for urban markets, a source tells the news. Green Car Reports says that vehicle is the Chevrolet Beat Electric. The car was originally shown in India earlier this year. When asked, GM spokesman Mike Albano declined to comment. "We have some news announcement…
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GM: We Still Have Too Many Pickups William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 27, 2011 GM still has a problem of too many pickups. Supplies of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have been going down from a high of 122 days in June to 108 days in August by idling plants over the summer. However this isn't enough as GM wants a 90 day supply of trucks by the end of the year. To help reach that goal, GM will be idling their Fort Wayne, Ind for a week in November. “We make adjustments at our plants based on demand, whether it means adding overtime or in this case taking a down week,” said GM spokesman Chris Lee. Sales of the two truc…
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The Details About The UAW Contract For GM William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 20, 2011 Related: GM & UAW Reach An Agreement Over Labor Contracts Today, the United Auto Workers released details of their agreement with General Motors and it appears the Union came out pretty good. General Motors has reportedly agreed to retain or create 6,400 union jobs as part of a $2 billion investment for in future products and the plants that build them. The investments include, Two new midsize vehicles to be built at Spring Hill New transmission program at the company's Warren, MI powertrain plant New engine program at the compan…
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What Does GM's Future Compact Lineup Look Like? William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com July 26, 2011 GM's assault on the compact car market is in full swing with the Chevrolet Cruze, being the top selling passenger vehicle for the month of June. GM hopes to continue the compact craze with the new Buick Verano, due out later this year. But, what are GM’s plans for their compact cars in the future? Motor Trend has unearthed some information about the Verano and Cruze. First is the Buick Verano. The long standing rumor of bringing over the Astra GTC as a Buick is still a rumor. Apparently, the idea is sitting on desks at GM with some issues nee…
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GM & UAW Reach An Agreement Over Labor Contracts William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 19, 2011 This morning, General Motors and the United Auto Workers announced they have reached a tentative four-year labor agreement. The agreement, which will effect about 48,500 GM employees in the US, will begin to be to ratify over the next seven to ten days. GM is being mum on the details on the contract, but The Detroit News and Automotive News has uncovered some parts of the contract. The contract gives a $5000 signing bonus to eligible UAW-represented GM employees. Also, the contract raises the pay of entry-level workers by $2 to $3 m…
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Rumorpile: GM & BMW To Team Up? William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 12, 2011 The past few weeks in the automotive world has been all about the alliances; Ford and Toyota teaming up to work on hybrids, Suzuki and Volkswagen breaking off their two year alliance, and if a report from Spiegel Online is true, BMW and GM could be the next alliance. According to the report, GM is interested in the Barvarian's gasoline and diesel engines. Also, GM's board member in charge of strategy, Stephen Girsky has begun talks with the company on "far-reaching joint projects." This is unconfirmed at the moment. In turn, Speigel reports BMW is …
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GM’s Chief Marketer Not Worried About EcoBoost's Popularity William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 7, 2011 Ford's EcoBoost option on the F-150 has been a wild success, with 40% of F-150s sold being equipped with the option. Buyers love the fact the engine provide power and towing numbers a truck needs, while giving high MPG numbers. Through August, Ford has sold 340,783 F-150s. With Ford posting numbers like these, you'd think competitors would be worried and at work on technologies to compete. Not GM. “They’ve done very well with the EcoBoost, no doubt about it. But look at the numbers vs. our V-8. The miles-per-gallon aren’t sig…
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Guess Who Coming Back To Dinner? William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 2, 2011 Bob Lutz is making a return to Ren Cen. Today, GM announced the former vice-chairman will be retained to provide counsel to the automaker’s senior leadership team. The 79-year old will be available to executives on a part-time basis effective immediately. Lutz came to GM in 2005 and is credited for many of the products GM has brought out over the past few years. Lutz retired from the company last May. Currently, Lutz sits on several other firms advisory boards including Lotus. Press Release is Below General Motors Retains Bob Lutz as Advisor 2011-…
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Link General Motors Co. (GM) outsold Toyota Motor Corp. (7203) globally in the first six months to become the world’s largest automaker after the record March earthquake disrupted production in Japan. GM sales rose 8.9 percent to 4.536 million units in the half-year ended June 30, the Detroit-based automaker said in a statement yesterday. That compares with 4.13 million units at second-ranked Volkswagen AG (VOW) and 3.71 million units for Toyota, including its luxury Lexus marque and affiliates Daihatsu Motor Co. and Hino Motors Ltd. (7205), according to statements by the companies. Output at the Toyota City, Japan-based automaker slumped 23 percent to 3.37 million u…
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General Motor's Rumorpile Reveals Some Future Truck Engine Plans William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com August 1, 2011 GM's full-size pickups; the Chevrolet Sliverado and GMC Sierra are getting ready for a redesign for the 2014 model year and rumors are coming out dealing with the engines that will be available. Sources at GM say that all of the gas engines will have direct-injection and come with six speed automatics. For the light duty pickups, the 5.3L V8 will stick around while a new turbocharged V6 to compete with Ford's EcoBoost V6 will be available. Also coming to the light duty trucks is a 6.0L V8 thats currently in the Silverado and…
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I've read a report today that GM plans to cut the number of platforms and engines for its vehicles by like half in the next several years. Pretty much what a lot of us here have been harping on for a good while here at C&G... FEWER PLATFORMS, MORE VARIANTS PER PLATFORM leads to BETTER QUALITY and MORE PROFITS. How should this shake out? Post your general overview of what you think GMNA should consist of circa 2016.
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GM Executive Calls Out Nissan Leaf, Talks About Spring Hill William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 6, 2011 Mark Reuss, General Motors North America president, recently did an interview with the Nashville Business Journal talking about GM's future, the Volt, and other things. When Reuss was asked about the Leaf, he showed no mercy. “(The Leaf) has a finite range and requires infrastructure and charging to run it, where the Volt is really an extended-range electric vehicle. The Volt can really be the only car you own. You better be living within a certain range for the Leaf. … It’s a lot different market, a lot different car and a complete…
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General Motors is investing $117 million to prepare its Oshawa, Ont., plant to build its new Cadillac XTS. The automaker said Thursday the move will create or retain 400 jobs on the assembly line. "This investment further extends the capabilities of the award-winning Oshawa assembly plant and pays compliment to the achievements of its dedicated workforce, one that consistently strives for excellence," General Motors of Canada president Kevin Williams said. The factory builds the Chevrolet Camaro, Impala, Equinox and Camaro Convertible as well as the Buick Regal and employs more than 4,500 people. The announcement came the same day the U.S. parent company, General Moto…
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GM Net Income Increases 89 percent to $2.5 Billion Net income of $1.54 per share; EBIT of $3.0 billion 2011-08-04 DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced second quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $2.5 billion, or $1.54 per fully-diluted share, marking the company's sixth consecutive profitable quarter. In the second quarter of 2010, GM's net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.3 billion, or 85 cents per fully-diluted share. Revenue increased $6.2 billion to $39.4 billion, compared with the second quarter of 2010. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) adjusted was $3.0 billion compared with $2.0 billion in the sec…
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Voltgate: Manufactured Outrage October 12, 2010 - Drew Dowdell Yesterday the automotive press' world exploded over a small, inconsequential, technical detail in the Chevrolet Volt's powertrain that increases energy and fuel efficiency by about 15%. This detail caused the likes of Edmunds, Jalopnik, and Popular Mechanics to go so far as to accuse GM of lying about the Volt not being a hybrid. I've already explained the technical reasons behind why those publications are wrong in yesterday's article Volt: Still a not Hybrid... no lie! I have to give some props to TheCarConnection.com for being a fellow voice of reason in this flap. What bothered me most about…
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GM Says No To UAW's Job Idea William Maley - Editor/Reporter - Cheersandgears.com July 18, 2011 GM and the UAW are already butting heads before next week’s contract talk. One of the goals the UAW is looking for in this round of contract talks is to add jobs. "This country has to come back with jobs. We've got a tough set of negotiations coming up,” said Joe Ashton, the UAW vice president in charge of GM relations. GM will be the big target for adding jobs. The UAW hopes to convince GM to increase vehicle production in the United States by using plants that are underutilized. The three plants the UAW is looking at are the Spring Hill, Tennessee; Shrevepor…
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GM Offering Free Insurance For New Vehicles William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com July 8, 2011 If you happen to live in either Washington or Oregon and are thinking about buying a new General Motor's vehicle, GM has just sweeten the offer. GM has teamed up with insurance company, MetLife to offer a free year (or up to the first 15,000 miles) of car insurance to anyone who buys a 2011 or 2012 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, or GMC vehicle in the two states. The program only covers private buyers, no fleets may apply. GM says the program is a pilot and if it's successful, they will offer the program in other states. If this peaks your interest, …
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Bob Lutz Once Considered A Run For Michigan Governor William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com July 7, 2011 Bob Lutz, GM's former Vice Chairman and demigod actually considered a run for Governor of Michigan. Talking with the Detroit Free Press, Lutz said he considered running in 2010 election for Governor of Michigan once he left GM. However, Lutz would pass on the idea. "The endless meetings and events around the state. And then he told me how much I would have to raise and how much I would personally have to spend on it. I said, No way," Lutz told the Detroit Free Press. It's understandable why Lutz decided not to run, but it would have be…
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I just started readng Bob Lutz's new Book Car Guys vs Bean Counters. This is one of the best books to show the modern workings or should I say non workings of GM in the last 20 year. Bob give a little past history and also addesses some of what got GM to where they are at today. He details his time there and what he found when he arrived. It goes on with the business think and how they over think many simple common sense things. I have not gotten all the way through yet but Bob is very candid and many GM people still with GM contributed to the book. I think this is his way to try to make sure things don't go back to what they once were again. In other words it may be d…
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GM To Idle Two Truck Plants, Cut Down On Inventory William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com June 20, 2011 Back in early May, we reported on GM looking at cut in production of their pickup trucks. The reason why was due to increasing size of their unsold inventory, which stood at 275,000 at that time. A month later, the pickup inventory has increased by 13,000 to a total of 288,000. To help combat the large inventory, GM idle two of their truck plants for two weeks beginning on July 4th. The two plants are Flint Assembly in Flint, MI and Fort Wayne Assembly in Roanoke, IN. “GM is rightly being quite careful about building products into the sum…
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And The Impala Makes Three Vehicles For The Detroit-Hamtramck Plant William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 25, 2011 Related: GM Increases Production Of The Volt Today, General Motors announced a $69 million investment, 2,500 new jobs, and two new shifts for the Detroit-Hamtramck plant to build the new 2013 Chevrolet Impala alongside the Chevrolet Volt, Opel Ampera, and 2012 Malibu. The news comes after a week when GM announced a increase in Volt production to 60,000 in 2012. “Filling this plant with new work is very satisfying because GM is dedicated to helping rebuild this city. We are confident in the flexibility of the plant, the ex…
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Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Get New Name and Features 2011-06-10 Chevrolet, Buick and GMC offer two-year/30,000 mile standard vehicle maintenance GM Certified Used Vehicles program renamed Chevrolet/Buick/GMC Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles DETROIT – Starting Saturday, two years of standard maintenance including oil changes will be part of purchasing a Certified Pre-Owned Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle as General Motors moves to tie pre-owned cars, trucks and crossovers to its brands. Owner Care, a first in the certified pre-owned vehicle industry that includes a two-year/30,000-mile standard vehicle maintenance program, will cover oil changes based on …
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A GMI original story, apparently: Initially Alpha was going to be a four-cylinder only chassis for small premium cars, so naturally development focused on optimizing the Alpha platform for four-cylinder mills in a very light package. Well, Cadillac’s first condition was that Alpha be re-engineered to package a naturally aspirated V-6 engine – and that was non-negotiable. This about-face on engine selection would become the first of at least two engine requests that led to a re-engineering of the Alpha chassis to accommodate the new requirements. More changes (read: more mass and cost) were required for the addition of all-wheel drive. What started out as a great handl…
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GM Reports Net Income of $3.2 Billion Net income of $1.77 per share including a net gain from special items of $0.82 per share EBIT of $3.5 billion and EBIT-adjusted of $2.0 billion GM Europe achieves breakeven results on an EBIT-adjusted basis DETROIT – General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) today announced first quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.2 billion, or $1.77 per fully-diluted share, marking the company's fifth consecutive profitable quarter. Revenue increased $4.7 billion to $36.2 billion, compared with the first quarter of 2010. "We are on plan," said Dan Akerson, chairman and CEO. "GM has delivered five consecutive pr…
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Former GM CEO, Robert Stempel, Passes Away At 77 William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 10, 2011 Robert C. Stempel, the former CEO of General Motors from 1990 to 1992 passed away today in Florida at age 77. Stempel began his career at GM in 1958 at Oldsmobile. He would become the head of Pontiac, Opel, and the Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac group before being named CEO in 1990. His tenure of being GM's CEO would be short. A $7 Billion loss in 1991, 12 plant closures, and 74,000 jobs caused the board to force Stempel out in 1992. Stempel was however a gifted engineer, leading the development of catalytic converter during the 70's. He also play…
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GM Puts Production Cuts For Pickups Under Consideration William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 5, 2011 General Motors is considering whether to cut production of their pickup to help lower their inventory. According to GM's vice president of U.S. sales, Don Johnson, GM's pickup inventory rose to 275,000 vehicles in April. In, March the inventory stood at 264,000 vehicles. "We're going to do something about it, but we haven't made those calls yet." Buyers shifted away from trucks last month, "but no one month makes a trend, so we've got to see where this one holds," GM North American President, Mark Reuss. Sales for the Chevrolet Silver…
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GM Won't Bump Up Release Of Next Generation Pickups William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 26, 2011 The pain at the pump is increasing and automakers have been accelerating development and release of new fuel-efficient vehicles. The most current automaker to make news is GM with the announcement of the 2013 Malibu beginning production next January, a jump of four months. Now, questions are being asked if other GM vehicles in the pipeline, like the next generation Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra Pickups will be accelerated. At the New York Auto Show last week, GM CEO Dan Akerson was asked about this and said, "Trucks would not be a p…
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Where, Oh Where Did The Pontiac Owners Go? William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 12, 2011 When Pontiac shut their doors in 2010, the question of whether GM could keep owners in the fold was asked. Polk automotive has finished up a survey that sheds some light on where former Pontiac owners went. Out of the 57,641 Pontiac owners who bought new cars in 2010, GM was able to retain 53.3% (about 30,723 owners). 35.5% of Pontiac owners went with Chevrolet, 11.7% with GMC, 6.7% to Buick, and 1.5% to Cadillac. Other domestic brands also took a nice chunk of Pontiac owners. Ford got 10.5% while Chrysler got 4.9% of owners. Imports took nearl…
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Patent Reveals 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission From GM William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 23, 2011 Last Summer, GM announced that it would be working with their partner in China, SAIC to build a new dry dual-clutch automatic transmission. Now, a patent filled by GM has been uncovered. The patent shows a seven speed dual-clutch transmission for front wheel drive vehicles. It's unknown what vehicles the transmission will be put into, but small cars like the Chevrolet Cruze and Buick Verano are contenders. Source: Motor Trend Source: Free Patents Online
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GM Foundation Contributes $500K to Japan Relief Effort 2011-03-14 DETROIT -- The General Motors Foundation today approved an immediate $500,000 contribution to the American Red Cross relief fund to help earthquake-stricken Japan. GM also has provided a direct web-link that employees can conveniently access from their desktop work stations to contribute personally to the Red Cross disaster fund. Today’s donation is in addition to the GM Foundation’s earlier contribution of $250,000 to the Red Cross as a supporting member of their Disaster Responder program. "Humanitarian relief is an important part of the Foundation’s work and we’re answering the call for help in …
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