Tag Archives: General Motors
GM adds 60,000 cars and trucks to production schedule for 09
Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors is increasing production at several North America assembly plants in response to increased sales. The company will add shifts, overtime and reinstate forecasted down weeks at select facilities. As a result, GM will add about 60,000 vehicles in the third and mainly the fourth quarter production forecast, ensuring a wide selection of high-quality, fuel efficient cars, crossovers and trucks for customers.
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GM to provide cash advances to dealers for CARS rebates
Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by Zane Merva.
This morning General Motors announced it would be providing cash advances to dealers equal to the amounts they are currently owed under the government run CARS rebate program. The advances will allow dealers to stay in business until the rebates are processed.
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GM announces lease program for select models & states
Posted on 03. Aug, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models.
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GM shakes up management - forms executive committee to lead company
Posted on 23. Jul, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors Company today announced the formation of the executive committee that will lead the new GM, as well as a number of leadership appointments and retirements.
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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 sells Saab to Koenigsegg
Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors Corp. and Koenigsegg Group AB, a consortium led by Koenigsegg Automotive AB, today confirmed the details of a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of Saab Automobile AB that secures Saab’s future.
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GM opens Global Battery Systems Lab to help drive Volt into production
Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors expanded its significant battery research and development capabilities today by opening the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the United States on its Technical Center campus here.
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GM will discontinue medium duty Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick
Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors announced today that will will cease production of its medium-duty truck operations as of July 31st, 2009. After trying to find a buyer for the business and Kodiak/Topkick models- the company has decided to just call it quits.
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GM signs proposal to sell Saturn to Penske Automotive Group
Posted on 05. Jun, 2009 by Zane Merva.
General Motors Corp. and Penske Automotive Group today confirmed details of a proposed transaction under which Penske would acquire the Saturn brand.
