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Breaking Down GM’s Q2 2012 Earnings

GM's second quarter earnings results are a mixed bag of promising results and unfavorable outcomes. We break it down to paint an accurate picture of The General's position.

Opel Rumored To Be Pursuing Volvo CEO

CEO Stefan Jacoby could make the switch from Volvo to Opel.

Executive Shuffle: Karl-Friedrich Stracke Out, Steve Girsky In As GM Europe President

GM Vice Chairman Steve Girsky will serve as the interim president effective immediately.

Cadillac ATS Is The Lightest In Its Class (With Numbers)

When equipped with the 2.5 four-cylinder and 3.6 six-cylinder engines.

Opel Reported To Abandon Premium Pursuits, Will Focus On Mainstream Buyers

But what about Chevrolet?

Opel Plans For International Expansion

China, Turkey, Russia, and Australia are all on the list.

This Is The New Opel Astra Sedan

Unlike its fraternal Buick twins, the Astra doesn't have the styling element dubbed "ass-brows" by GM Authority.

Opel: PSA Alliance Will Not Result In Layoffs At Rüsselsheim Engineering Center

A respectable position which still has us scratching our heads about the alliance.

Here’s Opel/Vauxhall’s Plan To Return To Profitability

The plan consists of ten key areas where the automaker sees opportunities for improvement.

GM Europe To Save Ellesmere Port Plant By Shuffling Opel Astra Production

By moving capacity from Rüsselsheim to Ellesmere, the plant is expected to remain open for the long term.

Opel Turnaround Deemed Failure By Vice Chairman Girsky

Looks like this may be the last straw for Opel under GM's ownership.

Executive Shuffle: Girsky To Replace Reilly As Opel Chairman

Effective immediately, Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky will be the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board for Adam Opel AG

Is Opel Considering An All-New Manta?

Years back, the Manta was a spirited rear-wheel-drive coupe with some roots in rally racing. If the powers that be bring such a vehicle to market, enthusiasts can only hope that they stick to that tradition.

Executive Shuffle: Stracke To Replace Reilly As GM Europe President

Reilly will remain on board GM's Executive Operations Committee until he retires.

Opel To Break Even In 2011, Expects 5 Percent Return By 2016

The brightest days may still be on the horizon for Opel just yet.

Opel Seeks Hybrid Powertrain Partner

Car company seeks another car company for companionship, long romantic drives, and hybrid car development.

How Would You Like 350 HP From A 2.0-Liter ECOTEC? Opel CEO Karl Stracke Likes The Idea

Not only is it possible, but GM has a mule with the engine running around town as we speak.

Opel CEO Stracke Is Not Patient When It Comes To Market Share

There used to be a time when Opel was a force to be reckoned with. Is that time long gone?

Alpha Platform May Carry Similar Weight Issues As Sigma, Zeta

Perhaps it's trying to be too many things at once?

Opel Reportedly Developing Flagship, Subcompact EV

Opel is in the fast lane towards a robust product portfolio.

Executive Shuffle: Engineers Edition

Are engineers making their comeback as the leaders of General Motors? The latest news makes it a start.

Meet Karl Stracke – GM Vice President Of Global Vehicle Engineering

We’ve been hearing the name Karl Stracke a lot lately – most notably in relation to under-the-radar product announcements and...

Just What Will Power The Second Generation Chevy Volt?

“The future of the automobile has never been as interesting as it is right now…big question is, what new propulsion...

Report: GM VP Hints At Future Product Details

Even though Bob Lutz has left the Ren Cen, it’s good to know that someone within the GM executive ranks...

General Motors Sets Aim On Audi Interiors

The one sticking point of most, if not all, General Motor vehicles is the interior. From the Camaro’s utterly uncomfortable...

Cadillac To Get 7-Seat Lambda-Based Crossover

The first time we heard that Cadillac would be getting a 7-passenger vehicle based on GM’s Lambda platform was before...

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