
From left, GM International Operations President Tim Lee; GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson; GM China Group President Kevin Wale and GM International Operations Communications vice president Johan Willems at a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
2,350,000 million. That’s the amount of vehicles GM and its joint ventures have sold in China during 2010 — making China the single largest national market for The General (by volume). But GM isn’t about to let off the gas — as evidenced by comments made by Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson during a recent media briefing in Beijing. Here are some of his statements during the event: Make the jump to see them.
General Motors and Chevrolet have received one of only two replicas of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and are providing a sneak peak of the monument to be dedicated on August 28 at the National Mall in Washington D.C. The General will donate its replica to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Continue reading.
General Motors recall number 11029 involves 50,000 model year 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS vehicles, 11,147 of which are in the U.S., that may experience an inboard or outboard turning of the rear wheel. No, this is not an extra feature, but rather an crash risk not to be taken lightly. Continue reading.
If you’re a little sleepy, this ought to wake you up. Continue to give a listen.

Looks like particular this 2012 Buick Verano — on display at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show — is a straight-up Chinese-market Buick Excelle GT.
Things to notice: the “ass brows” have a continuing lines after the metal pieces end. Also, check out the Chinese driver info center as well as the SD card in the center armrest next to the USB port and AUX jack. All in all, a very handsome car! Make the jump past the break for the gallery.
Apparently, some aren’t fans of the suede-wrapped steering wheel and shifter of the recently-debuted Chevy Camaro ZL1. Since the ever-anticipated debut, multiple GM Authority patrons have written in to express original intentions to purchase the ZL1 upon its availability, but — having taken notice of the suede treatment — have changed their mind. The complaints have ranged from a general dislike of the way suede feels in the hand, previous allergic reactions to the material, as well as negative previous experiences with suede parts experiencing premature wear and tear. Continue reading for some good news for suede haters.

Here’s how you get a Silverado to go from pickup to cutaway in 0.2 seconds. Whether or not the truck fires up after this epic fail jump is beside the point. And yes, we have to admit it wouldn’t be as funny if the driver wasn’t ok. Git ‘er done. Continue failing.

As General Motors CEO Dan Akerson looks for solutions to speed up product development without (hopefully) cutting any corners, The Daily Beast has provided a report claiming that GM is looking to get back together with the legendary “Maximum” Bob Lutz. File this under awesome and continue reading.
