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Mar
3rd

Ex-GM dealers in Canada cleared to sue company as a group

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More than 200 former General Motors of Canada dealerships that were terminated in a 2009 restructuring can sue the company as a group rather than having to do so individually, a Canadian judge ruled. Ontario Superior Court Justice G.R.
Mar
2nd

Cadillac looks for a fresh start in Europe; Geneva show notes:

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Two new models and a fresh styling direction will try to kick-start Cadillac sales in Europe for the third time in 15 years as the General Motors luxury brand again hopes to crack Europe's premium-car market.
Mar
2nd

AUSTRALIA: Holden starts making Cruze

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Even Australian prime minister Julia Gillard turned up to help General Motors' Australian unit Holden celebrate the start of Cruze sedan production at the factory in Elizabeth, South Australia.
Mar
2nd

EXCLUSIVE: GENEVA: GM hopeful UAW talks will have "no real drama": CEO

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General Motors says it is optimistic this year's pay negotiations with its unionised workforce in the United States will be concluded without drama.
Mar
2nd

GM global powertrain boss resigns

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The head of General Motors Co.'s global powertrain division has resigned, the latest case of executive turnover under CEO Dan Akerson. GM spokesman Dan Flores confirmed that Jamie Hresko resigned Monday "to pursue other opportunities."
Mar
1st

GENEVA: GM CEO publicly backs Opel despite losses

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Opel/Vauxhall parent General Motors has mounted a spirited defence of its subsidiary's disappointing fourth quarter performance that saw the European automaker post negative numbers.
Mar
1st

GM global powertrain boss resigns

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The head of General Motors Co.'s global powertrain division has resigned, the latest case of executive turnover under CEO Dan Akerson. GM spokesman Dan Flores confirmed that Jamie Hresko resigned Monday "to pursue other opportunities."
Mar
1st

GENEVA: Decision on UK Ampera assembly some way off

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A decision has still to be made on whether General Motors Europe's Opel/Vauxhall Ampera, with its revolutionary range extender drivetrain, will be made in the UK. But, if it gets the go ahead, it will not go onto the Ellesmere Port production lines for some years yet.
Mar
1st

GENEVA: GM Europe extends its range

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General Motors will put the range extender system used in the Chevrolet Volt and the European Opel/Vauxhall Ampera clone into other vehicles in the future as part of its green assault on the car market.
Feb
28th

2012 Opel Ampera

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2012 Opel Ampera
2012 Opel Ampera - 2011 Geneva Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Production-Spec 2012 Opel Ampera Debuting At Geneva Motor Show

We've seen plenty photos of the Opel Ampera over the past few years, but General Motors' European wing unveiled what it says are the first official shots of the production-spec version of its Chevrolet Volt twin.


Photo Gallery: 2012 Opel Ampera - 2011 Geneva Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


Feb
28th

GM halts facilities spiffs in Va.

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General Motors Co. is ending its program in Virginia that reimburses dealers for improving their facilities, after passage of a proposed law aimed at shielding dealers from making pricey facility improvements.
Feb
25th

GM estate’s bankruptcy plan accepted by unsecured creditors

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Old General Motors' plan to liquidate unwanted businesses in bankruptcy was accepted by creditors holding $17.9 billion, or 85 percent, of its unsecured debt, according to court documents.
Feb
25th

POLAND: GME will build new small cabrio at Gliwice

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General Motors said it will put its new Opel/Vauxhall small cabriolet into production at its Polish plant in Gliwice.
Feb
24th

US: GM posts sparkling $4.7bn profit for 2010

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General Motors has posted 2010 calendar year net income of US$4.7bn of net income for its first full year of operations with revenue of US$135.6bn
Feb
24th

GM earnings report reveals drags on profit

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General Motors Co. today posted a fourth-quarter net profit that was its smallest of 2010, exposing profit drags that are likely to linger this year. GM's fourth quarter net income of $510 million, while a sharp swing from a $3.
Feb
24th

GM reports net income of $510 million in Q4, $4.67 billion in 2010

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General Motors Co. today posted a fourth-quarter net profit of $510 million, its lowest quarterly net of the year but a sharp swing from a loss of $3.52 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009. For all of 2010, GM's net profit was $4.
Feb
24th

US: GM capitalised on bankruptcy: Edmunds

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Ahead of General Motors releasing its full-year and fourth quarter results today (24 Feb), one analyst maintains the automaker's bankruptcy allowed it to make the most of unique circumstances.
Feb
24th

Spyker to sell sports car business to focus on Saab

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Spyker Cars is negotiations to sell its sports car business to a company controlled by Russian billionaire Vladimir Antonov. Spyker, which bought Saab from General Motors Co.
Feb
24th

Spyker to sell sports car business to focus on Saab

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Spyker Cars is negotiations to sell its sports car business to a company controlled by Russian billionaire Vladimir Antonov. Spyker, which bought Saab from General Motors Co.
Feb
24th

Saab celebrates divorce from GM with 9-3 Independence Edition

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For most people, a divorce is a long, difficult process - but not for Saab. In order to celebrate its first year of independence from General Motors, the Swedish automaker launched the Saab 9-3 Independence Edition.
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