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| General Motors plans to invest $200 million in Talegaon, Maharashtra | | 2008-08-28 08:22:58 | | General Motors India is planning to invest $200 million in Talegaon, Maharashtra to set up a powertrain facility.The investment is in addition to $4300 million the company has already invested for making cars in the state. The company has a production facility in Halol, Gujarat. The Halol facility can make up to 85,000 cars per annum where the company has invested Rs1,400 crore.The powertrain facility would have an annual production capacity of 1.6 lakh engines with the capability of being expanded to 3 lakh engines."The expansion would require investments up to $800 million in the next seven years," Slym said.The total car production of GM would touch 2.25 lakhs per annum when the Talegaon facility goes on stream in the first quarter of 2010."The Talegaon facility would be used for domestic market consumption, but eventually exports would be done from this facility too," he said. | | By: Best Investments in India | | |
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| General Motors HydroGen4 | | 2008-07-22 17:27:29 | | Check out GM's no emission car named Hydrogen4, it uses fuel cell technology and produces up to 93 km of electricity. | | By: Mobile Tech | | |
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| General Motors of Canada update on CAW blockade | | 2008-06-17 00:55:00 | | Oshawa, ON - GM Canada today confirmed that, following ongoing discussions with the CAW over the past several days, it will take action today to seek collaborative or such necessary legal means required to end the ongoing blockade of its Canadian Headquarters allowing the company to reasonably continue conducting its business in Canada. GM Canada lost some vehicle production this past Saturday as a result of other CAW actions in Oshawa.GM will continue to seek all opportunities to work together with the CAW on productive approaches. This includes working together to seek additional car production in Oshawa that is aligned with consumer demand caused by new record fuel prices and vehicle market realities. GM already produces the Chevrolet Impala in Oshawa and plans to launch additional new models this year and over the coming years.GM also reaffirms that throughout prior agreements the recent unprecedented accelerated bargaining with the CAW and in the final agreement with the CAW, it w | | By: Male Fertility Testing | | |
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| General Motors plans to purchase Cobasys outright | | 2008-06-06 16:53:00 | | Shortly after reports of leaky batteries coming from Cobasys, which greatly slowed the production of GM's mild hybrid vehicles, such as the Saturn Vue and Aura hybrids and Chevy Malibu hybrid, comes a report from Automotive News which suggests that General Motors may just purchase the troubled battery maker outright. That's one way to manage the problem, wouldn't you say? Though GM would own 100-percent of Cobasys, some sort of partnership is said to be in the works, though that other entity remains unknown. Before this announcement, Chevron and Energy Conversion Devices, co-owners of the battery supplier, had been fighting over ownership of the company.What effect this news may have on GM's future hybrid plans remains unknown. Currently, Cobasys supplies nickel metal hydride batteries to the General. The upcoming Chevy Volt will use the newer lithium ion batteries. Still, General Motors recently showed off a new version of its mild hybrid technology, and therefore may have extended p | | By: Car News | | |
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| 20 Reasons Women Purchase General Motors Vehicles | | 2008-06-06 00:31:00 | | This is the top 20 reasons that women purchased GM vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUV's.1. Exterior Styling 63.3%2. Vehicle Ride 58.0%3. Dependablility/Reliable 55.2%4. Exterior Color 52.5%5. Interior Roominess 49.4%6. OnStar 49.2%7. Feeling Safe 48.8%8. Seating Comfort 47.8%9. Vehicle Reputation 46.5%10. Dealership Sales 44.5%11. Manufacturer Rep 44.1%12. Value for Money 44.1%13. Interior Styling 42.7%14. Fun To Drive 42.3%15. Handling/Maneuverable 41.3%16. Exterior Size 38.8%17. Brand Reputation 38.6%18. Vehicle Quietness 38.4%19. Seating Capacity 37.4%20. Brand Name 37.0%Over 70% of OnStar Subscribers indicate they will purchase their next vehicle with OnStar equipped.Looking to buy a New Car? Why not make sure you get the best price possible. Get A Quote. Quick.and FREE so you know you received a Great Deal on your New Car!
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| General Motors em sarilhos | | 2008-06-03 12:00:00 | | Decididamente a vida vai negra para os fabricantes americanos, particularmente a General Motors (GM).A GM veio comunicar que esta a reavaliar o futuro da marca Hummer (incluindo a possível venda da marca) e o fechar de 4 fábricas nos EUA que produzem pick-ups e SUV's.Estas noticias podem dizer pouco a nós Europeus, mas a Opel e Saab pertencem à GM e as vendas têm estado a cair. Isto vai sem dúvida afectar a confiança dos consumidores na marca. Será que conseguem recuperar? O futuro (e o 4rodas1volante.com) dirá... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
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| General Motors India celebrates first anniversary of Chevrolet Spark | | 2008-05-20 07:07:00 | | New Delhi: As a part of the first anniversary celebration of the Chevrolet Spark, GM India is offering its small car at a special price of Rs 2.89 lacs. (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for a limited period till 31st of May, 2008. The Spark anniversary offer is also clubbed with the ‘Cashless Ownership Offer’, a unique zero ownership offer that will take care of labour cost, parts for all services, maintenance and running repairs for a period of 3 years or 45,000 kilometres whichever occurs earlier.Speaking on this special offer, Mr. P. Balendran, Vice-President, GM India said, The effervescent Chevrolet Spark has made serious inroads in the small car segment in the Indian market and has proven to be the favourite choice among the Indian car buyers. Spark is one of the world’s most popular mini-cars, with about 2 million sold in well over 100 markets since its launch and has contributed to the strong base of 66 million satisfied Chevrolet customers around the world. It has won the JD P | | By: Auto Blog India by Infibeam | | |
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| Gates and tThe General Motors | | 2008-05-20 06:07:01 | | Bill Gates is hanging out with the CEO of General Motors."If automotive technology had kept pace with computer technology over the past few decades," boasts Gates, "you would now be driving a V-32 instead of a V-8, and it would have a top speed of 10,000 miles per hour.Or, you could have an economy car that weighs 30 pounds and gets a thousand miles to a gallon of gas. In either case, the sticker price of a new car would be less than $50.""Sure," says the General Motors CEO. "But would you really want to drive a car that crashes four times a day?!!" | | By: Wilhb81s Fun Place | | |
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| General Motors cuts 1,000 more jobs in Canada | | 2008-04-30 02:59:00 | | With its high dollar making Canada the world's most expensive place to manufacture vehicles, General Motors (GM) has decided to cut production at its Oshawa plant near here and lay off about 1,000 workers."With rising fuel prices, a softening economy and a downward trend on current and future market demand for full-size trucks, a significant adjustment was needed to align our production with market realities," the company said in a statement issued here.As the cut in production will lead to loss | | By: Brand Mantra | | |
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| General Motors Corporation Vice Chairman Bob Lutz Calls Global Warming a Crock | | 2008-03-02 12:38:50 | | Folks, we finally have a corporate executive willing to stand up to these global warming lunatics. I have been saying for so long that unless Big Oil and other companies around the world start to stand up to the environmentalists, people will think that everyone accepts the absurd anthropogenic warming premise. It is the biggest myth ever perpetuated around the world by socialists who want to...
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| General Motors Exec Says Global Warming is "A Total Crock of Sh--" | | 2008-02-26 18:33:00 | | GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz has taken pains to assure the public that despite his recent comment that global warming is "a total crock of sh--," his view have no influence on the automaker's mission to build cars that are environmentally friendly.Internet bloggers have been abuzz since Lutz made the comment to reporters in Texas last month. He said those angry with him for downplaying the threat of climate change are "missing the big picture" about what GM is doing for the environment.GM has been criticized for emphasizing production of SUVs such as the Hummer and failing to embrace hybrid technology. Lutz said his beliefs on climate change "have nothing to do with the decisions I make to advance the cause of General Motors." Source: uk.reuters.com | | By: Stroke News - We can change your life | | |
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| General Motors & Toyota Tops Vincentric's | | 2008-02-12 02:37:11 | | The 2008 Vincentric's Best Value in America Awards was dominated by two of the most outstanding auto manufacturers in the planet. GM and Toyota led the pack of worldwide nameplates for this year's awards. According to the Auto Channel, GM carried the force of its full-size pickups to notch 10 awards. On the other hand, Toyota brands also made a great impression with 8 captivating vehicles which includes the Scion xB. | | By: Tracy's Auto Blog | | |
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| General Motors Has The Most Best-Value Vehicles | | 2008-02-08 19:35:03 | | Consumers want a lot of things from their vehicles. Some wants their vehicles to go a little faster, while some are looking for that vehicle which has a low appetite for fuel. But I am sure that all car owners would want their vehicles to be cost effective in general. That means that after the purchase, you do not have to shell out big bucks for repairs once in a while. This is where the reliability and quality of the vehicles come in. The best vehicles in their segments where recently r | | By: Stacey's Auto Parts Resources | | |
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| Segway, General Motors Continue Collaboration on Eco-Friendly Transportation Solutions | | 2008-01-17 13:16:31 | | Saturn Flextreme with Integrated Segway PTs Unveiled at 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2008 -- Today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Segway Inc. and General Motors (GM) are showcasing a comprehensive solution for eco-friendly mobility - the Saturn Flextreme concept car with integrated Segway(R) Personal Transporters (PTs). Saturn Flextreme with Integrated Segway PTs: DETROIT - Two Segway(R) Personal Transporters are shown with General Motors' Saturn Flextreme concept. The concept is on display at the 2008 North American International Show (NAIAS). (PRNewsFoto/Segway Inc./Axel Weirdemann) The Saturn Flextreme is built on GM's global E-Flex electric drive architecture that was first debuted by the Opel brand at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show last October. The Flextreme design is the first functional automotive concept that integrates an onboard storage and charging system for two Segway PTs. "Segway is committed to developing safe, clean, innovative products that are redefining transportation for consumers and businesses," said Jim Norrod, Segway's chief executive officer. "The Flextreme concept with integrated Segway PTs is a great example of the evolution of transportation." The two Segway PTs housed in the concept's FlexLoad(R) cargo space operate on the same balancing technology used in the well-known personal transporters available today. Using Segway Smart Motion(TM) -- a unique combination of sensors, propulsion and intelligence -- the Segway PT balances in place and moves in response to the way the rider moves his or her body forward, backward, left or right. Special adjustments have been made to the Segway PT prototypes for easy loading and unloading into the Flex-Load cargo space. The tire diameter and track width were optimized to fit inside the vehicle and the prototypes have a unique exterior design to match the look and feel of the Flextreme, making them a cohesive part of this integr | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
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| General Motors Does Well In Europe | | 2008-01-14 15:47:48 | |
General Motors may be on the verge of being overtaken by Toyota as the world's largest automaker but it does not necessarily mean that the Detroit automaker is seeing its market share declining in all auto markets across the world. In fact, The Auto Channel recently reported that General Motors posted its highest sale in Europe last year.The automaker reported that they have sold 2,182,000 units of vehicles in Europe last year. That figure is 179,000 more than what the automaker sold i | | By: Auto Biz Guru’s blog | | |
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| El Buick Park Avenue posicionó a General Motors como un gigante en china | | 2007-12-23 17:13:56 | | China se está convirtiendo, en estos últimos tiempos, en el mercado dónde las compañías automotrices más importantes de EEUU y Europa (principalmente) están poniendo la mirada para instalar sus modelos. Con una población de más de 1.600 millones de habitantes, es obvio que son muchos los potenciales compradores de automóviles en esas tierras y no [...] | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
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| General Motors Takes Two Out Of Ten | | 2007-12-18 01:16:33 | | In a rare occasion in recent memory, General Motors upstaged all other automakers. It is because the Detroit automaker is the only automaker to have two engines included in the Ward's AutoWorld magazine's list of the Ten Best Engines for 2008. | | By: The Auto Inquirer | | |
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| General Motors Refuses to Pay Christmas Bonuses to 25,000 IUE-CWA Retirees | | 2007-12-16 14:12:29 | | General Motors is playing Scrooge in a big way this holiday season, at least in the eyes of their 25,000 GM/Delphi IUE-CWA retirees, by refusing to provide their “Christmas Bonus.” The bonus actually is a lump sum payment provided in December and is used by many IUE-CWA retirees to buy Christmas and holiday gifts for [...] | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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| General Motors Recalls 90,000 Cars | | 2007-11-21 03:36:15 | | Both Equinox and Torrent vehicles were made with roof air bags or sunroofs, and to resolve the existing problem, GM will be placing more safety features like additional foam around the windshields to protect against head injuries in an accident. The affected Saturn model also gets a new timing chain which according to GM would separate during driving if not replaced. | | By: The Auto Inquirer | | |
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| Malas noticias en el mundo de General Motors | | 2007-10-20 21:24:46 | | Ya hemos hablado sobre las idas y venidas en el mundo de la producción automotriz y de cómo algunas firmas ganan más de lo que uno pudiese imaginar y otras tienen que remar fuerte para sobrevivir en el océano de los negocios ultra-millonarios de la fabricación de coches. Uno de los ejemplos más destacados de [...] | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
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| General Motors Corp. Adds New Cash Incentives | | 2007-10-05 17:47:41 | | General Motors Corp. reported to add more new cash incentives on its large Pickups and SUVs for October following its second-straight month of sales gains.
The offers of $1,000 cash rebates on such vehicles as the 2007 and 2008 Chevrolet Silverado large Pickup and GMC Envoy SUV began Tuesday and run through the end of the [...] | | By: Motor Cars Spider | | |
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| General Motors 100000 Mile Certified Used Warranty | | 2007-03-04 19:55:00 | | General Motors is trying to take the GM or Certified Used Vehicle Sales to the next level. They will be offering a 100000 mile warranty on USED VEHICLES! WOW!First, it has to be a Certified Vehicle from a Certified Used Dealer. A Certified Used GM Vehicle is a car, truck, or SUV from the year model 2002-2006 with less than 60000 miles. Notice that I did not include 2007 models. This is because they already have the 100000 mile warranty included. Brands included are Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Buick.The warranty is a warranty that will cover engine, transmission, drive train. It is not a bumper to bumper warranty, but will cover the major components that cost the most to fix. This will take the GM sales to record levels this year as it will offer peace of mind. Imagine, you are looking at a 2003 GM Car with 45000 miles. Under the old Certified Program, you would receive a 3 month, 3000 mile bumper to bumper warranty only. You still receive this, but also get the 100000 power train warranty | | By: Car Buying Tips To Save You Money | | |
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