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Jul
26th

FRANCE: GM considers next move as union rejects Strasbourg deal

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General Motors is mulling its next move following refusal by one of the four unions involved with negotiations at its Strasbourg plant to sign a new productivity deal. Full story...
Jul
26th

US: 600 Chevrolet dealers prepare for Volt launch

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General Motors says more than 600 Chevrolet dealers in launch markets have begun preparing for the launch later this year of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability. Full story...
Jul
26th

Union puts GM French factory plan in doubt

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A plan to maintain operations at a General Motors Co. parts plant in eastern France was in doubt after a labor union refused to sign a deal on Friday to freeze salaries and cut working days. Full story...
Jul
26th

GM rebuilds credit, readies IPO

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General Motors Co.'s acquisition of subprime lender AmeriCredit Corp. for $3.5 billion later this year could be the first step toward creating a full-blown captive finance company. Full story...
Jul
25th

Union puts GM French factory plan in doubt

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A plan to maintain operations at a General Motors Co. plant in eastern France was in doubt after a labor union refused to sign a deal on Friday to freeze salaries and cut working days. Full story...
Jul
24th

Union puts GM French factory plan in doubt

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A plan to maintain operations at a General Motors Co. plant in eastern France was in doubt after a labor union refused to sign a deal on Friday to freeze salaries and cut working days. Full story...
Jul
23rd

US: GM to use new a/c refrigerant from 2013

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General Motors on Friday said it would introduce a new "greenhouse gas-friendly" air conditioning refrigerant in 2013 models in the US, claiming it would keep vehicle interiors as cool as today while reducing heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere by almost 100%. Full story...
Jul
23rd

GM draws Washington scrutiny over purchase of subprime lender

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General Motors Co., the automaker 61 percent owned by the U.S. Treasury, is facing criticism over its decision to pay $3.5 billion to buy a lender that specializes in auto loans to shoppers with less than top-notch credit. Full story...
Jul
23rd

Chery says it was unaware of GM technology theft case

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China's Chery Automobile Co said today it was unaware of a U.S. case of alleged theft of General Motors technology that had been linked to the Chinese firm. A Detroit couple was charged on Thursday in a U.S. Full story...
Jul
23rd

GM to buy AmeriCredit for $3.5 billion, key for IPO

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General Motors plans to buy auto finance company AmeriCredit for $3.5 billion in a cash deal financed by government bailout money and aimed at removing a major investor concern before a planned IPO. Full story...
Jul
23rd

Chery says it was unaware of GM technology theft case

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China's Chery Automobile Co said today it was unaware of a U.S. case of alleged theft of General Motors technology that had been linked to the Chinese firm. A Detroit couple was charged on Thursday in a U.S. Full story...
Jul
22nd

US [updated 16:35]: GM buying AmeriCredit to target subprime and lease markets

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General Motors on Thursday said it would acquire independent auto finance company AmeriCredit, in an all-cash transaction for US$3.5 bn, "to meet customer demand for leasing and non-prime financing for GM vehicles", giving it a captive finance arm for the first time since 2006 when it sold control of GMAC, (recently renamed Ally Financial). Full story...
Jul
22nd

Drivers of GM vehicles will be able to control car features via smartphone:

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Drivers of most 2011 General Motors Co. vehicles will be able to use a smartphone to carry out functions usually found on a key fob -- such as remote starting, activating the horn and lights, and remote locking and unlocking of doors. Full story...
Jul
22nd

FRANCE: GM mulls Strasbourg plant buy

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General Motors has confirmed it is considering buying the GM Strasbourg plant although it declined to reveal the price. Full story...
Jul
21st

GM Wuling launches Baojun brand in China

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The SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture will introduce a new brand -- Baojun -- to market its future lineup of passenger cars. The partnership among General Motors Co., Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Full story...
Jul
20th

Leader of rejected-dealer group asks House to probe store cuts

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A rejected-dealer leader asked a House panel today to follow up an audit of General Motors and Chrysler dealership terminations with an investigation of who was responsible for the flawed cutbacks. Full story...
Jul
20th

Shanghai Auto expects profit to quadruple on China sales boom

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China's passenger-car sales have risen every month since February 2009 after the government halved consumption taxes on small vehicles. SAIC, a partner of General Motors Co. Full story...
Jul
20th

GM Wuling launches Baojun brand in China

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The SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture will introduce a new brand -- Baojun -- to market its future lineup of passenger cars. The partnership among General Motors Co., Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Full story...
Jul
20th

CHINA: GM breaks ground for new Shanghai tech centre

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General Motors on Tuesday broke ground for the GM China Advanced Technical Center. Full story...
Jul
20th

Was audit critical of dealer cuts delayed? Dealer advocates wonder

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Dealer advocates are questioning whether a federal audit that challenged dealership cuts by General Motors and Chrysler was delayed until after arbitration hearings were completed. Full story...
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