
Ever since the Pontiac G8 sport sedan was sent to an early death with the rest of The General’s “passion” brand, rumors have constantly run rampant regarding the G8 eventually reincarnating itself as a Chevrolet in the U.S. market. What’s the latest on this rumor? Continue reading.
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Recorded on November 20, 2010
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If you’ve ever wondered what the interior of a massive assembly plant looks like, this should come as great news for you. General Motors will host open house events at its manufacturing plants all over America, but you’ll have to wait until about this time next year to attend one. That’s so far away! Continue reading.
Not to be lost among all the hoopla surrounding the GM Initial Public Offering is the fact that Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has been able to purchase nearly a one percent stake in General Motors. SAIC, better known as GM’s partner in its main China joint venture, paid $33 a share for 0.97 percent of GM, totaling a cost of nearly $500 million. Continue reading.

The Chevrolet Volt can’t have all the fun. Case in point: the 2011 Buick Regal has been named Car of the Year by NADA Guides, beating out 10 other would-be recipients. Really? The Regal? Continue reading.

Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept aside, it seems that every time Cadillac’s designers come out with a new concept, they win something. In the 7th annual 2010 LA Auto Show Design Challenge, the Wreath and Crest beat out seven other contenders including the likes of Maybach and Mercedes-Benz with the Aera Concept. However, they had to share the podium with the Smart 454 Concept. Continue reading.

Let’s face it, the fact that the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks are nearly indistinguishable both inside and out is getting pretty old. Thankfully, the design team at General Motors has taken note of this is currently hard at work developing all-new looks for both the Silverado and Sierra twins – except this time around you won’t have to squint to tell the difference. And according to reports, a concept model of the GMC Sierra HD will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show in January 2011. Oh really? Continue reading.

What debuted as a boxy hatchback of controversy at the North American International Auto Show last January has been turned into a subcompact utilitarian, um, ute. Say hello to the GMC Granite CPU Concept. Continue reading.

General Motors is willing to spend a significant amount of money to clean up eight million metric tons worth of carbon footprint. $40 million, in fact. Continue reading.

Depending on what car you were rooting for, this announcement could be an upset. This morning at the LA Auto Show, the Chevrolet Volt silently rolled away with the 2011 Green Car of the Year award. The prize gives the Chevrolet Volt another trophy for its collection, right next to Motor Trend’s 2011 North American Car of the Year and Automobile Magazine’s Automobile of the Year awards. 3-for-3. Continue reading.
