Tag Archives: Economy
A fresh start for the “new” General Motors
Posted on 10. Jul, 2009 by Zane Merva.
The new General Motors Company began operations today with a new corporate structure, a stronger balance sheet, and a renewed commitment to make the customer the center of everything the new GM does.
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GM signs agreement to sell HUMMER
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a buyer for HUMMER, its premium off-road brand. This transaction is the result of GM’s strategic review of the HUMMER brand and the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts.
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Full list of GM plant closures - 14 facilities affected - Michigan/Ohio bear brunt
Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced details of its accelerated manufacturing plan to improve capacity utilization and flexibility for the New GM. GM also reaffirmed it will build a small car at one of its U.S. assembly plants on standby capacity status.
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GM officially files for bankruptcy
Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors, often thought of as the cornerstone of US economy and pride of the free market, filed for bankruptcy protection this morning at 8am in New York City.
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Watch the General Motors bankruptcy press conference live at 12:15pm
Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
Today at 12:15pm General Motor’s President Fritz Henderson will be holding a press conference to announce that the century-old automaker will file for US Government backed bankruptcy protection. We have the live stream for you to watch.
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GM loses $6-billion during the first quarter of 2009
Posted on 07. May, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors released 2009 quarter one financial results this morning and despite being better than analysts expected- the downward slide continues. The company is reporting a quarterly loss of $6-billion amid sliding market share and a revenue stream that is only running at a trickle.
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Confidence is key- GM launches own customer protection plan
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by Zane Merva.
Just in: General Motors is launching “GM Total Confidence” to complete head to head with Ford and Hyundai.
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GM press briefing at 10am today- Watch it live here!
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors CEO, Fritz Henderson is scheduled to hold a press briefing to discuss his appointment, announcements made by President Obama, and aid to the auto industry today at 10am. We’ve got the live stream for you to check out.
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GM financials improving- will not need $2 billion of previously requested funding
Posted on 12. Mar, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors has just announced that they will no longer need the $2 billion in government funding that they had previously requested for March. The good news comes in tangent with the announcement that GM Canada has ratified a competitive agreement with the CAW.
