Total Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Sales Up 30 Percent
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by Josh Merva.
U.S. dealers for GM’s brands – Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac – reported retail sales of 102,420, up 3 percent compared to January 2009, and 145,098 total sales (up 30 percent). These results were driven by the continued strong growth of new GM crossovers and passenger cars.
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GM core brand sales up in December, down 2009 vs 2008 from non-core brand shuttering
Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by Zane Merva.
DETROIT – GM dealers in the U.S. reported 160,996 retail deliveries in December – a 7 percent increase compared to last year, and a 50 percent increase over last month. Retail sales of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands were 146,419 – up 13 percent for the month. In total, GM dealers in the U.S. [...]
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GM snags Microsoft CFO, Chris Liddell, for company Vice-Chairman/CFO slot
Posted on 21. Dec, 2009 by Zane Merva.
DETROIT - Chris Liddell has been appointed General Motors vice chairman and chief financial officer, it was announced today. Liddell was most recently CFO for Microsoft Corp., a post he held since May, 2005.
“Chris brings a depth and experience to this job that were unmatched in our search for a new financial leader,” said [...]
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Ray G. Young has been named vice president, International Operations of GM
Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Zane Merva.
DETROIT – GM announced today that Ray G. Young has been named vice president, International Operations, reporting to Tim Lee, president of GM International Operations, effective February 1, 2010.
In this newly created role, Young, 47, will lead the International Operations Finance organization, in addition to other international operating responsibilities that will be further clarified in [...]
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Dorman Products, Inc. Announces the Launch of its All New Virtual Tradeshow
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Josh Merva.
Dorman Products, Inc. announced the launch of its all new Virtual Tradeshow on the heels of the 2009 AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) Show held in Las Vegas earlier this month. To experience the Virtual Tradeshow, visit: http://www.dormanvirtualtradeshow.com/.
Dorman launched an industry first with the 2008 Virtual Tradeshow. In 2009, the all new Virtual Tradeshow has [...]
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Rod Hall Racing and HUMMER H3 Capture Stock Class Victories at 2009 Baja 1000
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Zane Merva.
DETROIT - Rod Hall Racing once again demonstrated the inherent off-road capability of the HUMMER H3 as the team secured both the stock full and stock mini class wins at the 2009 SCORE International Baja 1000. The #860 H3 Alpha, piloted by Chad Hall, captured the stock full class victory, while team owner [...]
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OnStar will offer Turn-by-Turn navigation to all subscribers on Black Friday- for free
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by Zane Merva.
Black Friday 2009 is just a few days away and OnStar is offering its subscribers a real bargain. All day Friday, folks who have an active OnStar subscription will be able to use the service’s Turn-By-Turn Navigation service- for free. While the service will be able to tell you the best way to get to [...]
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RETRAX announces Powertrax electric retractable pickup bed cover
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Josh Merva.
Retrax has announced the release of its new version of their popular retractable pickup bed cover. The “Powertrax” uses a wireless key fod to remotely open and close your cover, for easy access to your cargo.
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Buick LaCrosse, Chevy Malibu earn IIHS ‘Good’ Top Safety ratings
Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Zane Merva.
The all-new Buick LaCrosse and the Chevrolet Malibu received Top Safety Pick honors Wednesday from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
