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GMC Granite Concept will be present at NAIAS
 GMC – US maker will reveal a brand new concept called Granite at the International Auto Show 2010 in North America. GMC says the concept model is inspired by the industrial style and 'packs functionality aimed at young professionals'. Lisa Hutchinson, GMC's product marketing director stated for the press 'Granite was conceived as a new type of vehicle from GMC – one that could stretch people’s ideas of what a GMC can be. We call it an ‘urban utility vehicle’ and our goal was redefining what the GMC name could mean to a new generation of customers looking for both bold design and functionality'.This concept ...
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GM boosting GMC Terrain and Chevy Equinox production
 GM announced recently that CAMI Automotive is about to invest 90 million Canadian dollars approximately in the local factory, for retooling the West Body Shop plus growing the production of both GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox. This action will bring about 150 employees back, the firm stated for the press.GM Canada's president - Arturo Elias says 'The Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are two of GM’s hottest selling products. This investment is an excellent example of what happens when you get the product right. If the product is right, everything else follows – increased production, increased employment and strong market demand'.GM says the production there, ...
Tags: cami, equinox, gmc-terrain, canada, chevy-equinox, gm, chevrolet-equinox, chevrolet, production
Mark LaNeve will leave GM, its replacement is Susan Docherty
 Fritz Henderson, the CEO of General Motors yesterday made the announcement of Mark LaNeve's departure of the builder's US sales vice president. The vice president leaves starting om 15th of October, moving to an unnamed firm, a non-automotive one. Henderson stated for the press, announcing the departure: 'It's with very mixed emotions I confirm that Mark LaNeve has elected to leave General Motors on October 15 to pursue another opportunity with a non-automotive company. Mark has contributed significantly to GM in several key positions, including transforming the Cadillac brand and leading the vehicle sales, service and marketing organization during one of the most challenging periods ...
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CAW agrees with the new CAMI contract
 Yesterday, the all-new tentative GM's CAMI - Canadian Auto Workers got announced, voted upon, approved by the former. So, the new agreement is made for 3 years and it's approved by 61 % of production employees and 89 % trades workers. It benefit also guarantees and cuts – a brand new product in 2014 for the line-up GM from CAMI, replacing GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox.Mike Van Boekel, chair of CAW for CAMI factory stated 'Our workers recognized the importance of long-term stability, and although no one wanted these contract changes, I believe stability is what we achieved with this new agreement'.This new agreement is ...
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GM Increasing North America Production, Adding Jobs to Meet Demand
 GM Increasing North America Production, Adding Jobs to Meet DemandCompany adds 60,000 cars and trucks to production schedule Adds shifts of production to its Lordstown (Ohio) and CAMI (Ontario, Canada) plants Reinstates 1,350 jobs 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. To help meet the increased demand, GM is ...
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25 new General Motors models until 2011
 General Motors has big plans for the future. Today, the president and CEO of General Motors, Fritz Henderson, has announced that they are planning to hit the market with no less than twenty five new models until the end of 2011. The 25 new models will be launched under four of the company`s brands, as follows: five new Cadillac models, ten new Chevrolet models and a total of 10 other models from both Buick and GMC. We have already told you details about the five new Cadillac models here, so now we will tell you all about the new models of the other three brands. ...
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General Motors starts leasing Buick, Cadillac, Chevi and GMC models again
 GM Announces Lease Program - Provides an Additional Consumer Financing Option for New Vehicle Purchases* U.S. Bank offers rates on select Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models* Five-state pilot program covers eight models* All new 2010 Cadillac SRX lease available nationallyGeneral Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models. The leases, offered by U.S. Bank, are part of a pilot program that includes select GM vehicles sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan and Ohio. In addition, a lease on the all-new Cadillac SRX will be offered by U.S. ...
Tags: leasing, rates, cadillac, buick, chevi, gmc, bank, finance
General Motors raises the highway rating for Silverado, Sierra to 22 mpg
 The GMC Sierra and Silverado from Chevrolet - 5.3-liter specially-equipped units will have on highway 22 mpg rate when you'll see them on the stands. A shift pattern real optimization, extra variable timing valve and comprehensive cylinder stop help these pickups reach best-in-class efficiency of fuel.Now General Motors hopes to inspire the highest pickup full-size efficiency like SUVs and trucks sales slipped out in 2008. 'We’ve enhanced the trucks’ fuel-saver mode, which optimizes shift patterns in the six-speed transmission for the best fuel economy' Brian Goebel - Chevrolet spokesman told the PickupTrucks.com team. 'Also, Active Fuel Managment is now able to hold four-cylinder mode longer. ...
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Porsche is topping the highest recommended cars list
 Ferris Bueller recommended highly Ferrari, soon after that... AutoPacific - the marketing research company found that a fabulous 91 % of Porsche owners are recommending this brand to many others.'Typically, car buyers are very pleased when they first drive their new car off the dealer lot. But just as a vehicle’s worth depreciates over time, some car owners’ level of confidence depreciates' affirms George Peterson, the president of AutoPacific. 'We have quantified their level of confidence to see which new car owners will recommend their model most and this is information which will help new car shoppers make informed, confident buying decisions. While many owners ...
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General Motors bankruptcy talks is not slowing the development on Chevrolet Volt
 GM cut the cord for 2010 on a few units – including Impala SS by Chevrolet, Cobalt SS Sedan, G6 GXP from Pontiac and STS-V Cadillac – but the Detroit carmaker says this revolutionary Volt by Chevrolet is still right on schedule for a debut in November 2010, despite the delicate financial status of the company.Tom Stephens, GM spokesman unveiled recently that Volt by Chevrolet program is running and hasn't been altered now due to present financial woes, plus the plug-in EV unit will make it by next year to the market. 'At this point in time, I know of no reason why we ...
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