Thursday, January 5, 2012
Changes follow NHTSA investigation into post-severe crash battery performance WARREN, Mich. – General Motors today announced enhancements to the vehicle structure and battery coolant system in the Chevrolet Volt that would further protect the battery from the possibility of an electrical fire occurring days or weeks after a severe crash. The enhancements come in response [...]
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Milestone LS9 assembly at Performance Build Center comes 56 years after introduction WIXOM, Mich. – General Motors today will build its 100-millionth small-block engine – 56 years after the first production small block – representing an engineering legacy that continues to deliver greater performance and efficiency through advanced technology. Chevrolet introduced the small-block in 1955 [...]
SHANGHAI – For the second time in its history, General Motors has sold more than 2 million vehicles in China in a calendar year, reaching the milestone today. On November 4, 2010, GM became the first global automaker in China to sell 2 million vehicles in one year.
Portable devices debut at Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress * System communicates with other vehicles, surrounding infrastructure and pedestrians to warn driver about potholes, construction zones and cyclists * GM researchers put the technology into small mobile devices and smartphone applications connected to vehicle display, for easy use * Technology expected to be available later [...]
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SHANGHAI – For the second time in its history, General Motors has sold more than 2 million vehicles in China in a calendar year, reaching the milestone today. On November 4, 2010, GM became the first global automaker in China to sell 2 million vehicles in one year. “This is another outstanding achievement for GM [...]
Thursday, September 29, 2011
New safety feature designed to help protect driver, front passenger in side impact crashes DETROIT – General Motors will introduce the industry’s first front center air bag, an inflatable restraint designed to help protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. [...]
Cadillac, Buick expanded line-ups expected to bring new customers to brands * USD117 million investment in Oshawa, Ont., plant to launch Cadillac XTS in 2012 * Cadillac compact luxury sports sedan codenamed ATS launching in summer 2012 * Buick Regal eAssist ‘light electrification’ option priced at $2,000 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – General Motors North America [...]
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Part of a USD30 million package to commercialize technology, including rapid-charging transit system DETROIT – General Motors Ventures LLC will invest USD6 million in Proterra Inc., a leading maker of zero-emission commercial transit buses, as part of its mission to invest in next-generation technologies that support innovation in the global transportation industry.
Toledo gets USD204 million for all-new 8-speed transmission TOLEDO, Ohio – General Motors Co. announced Tuesday it will invest about USD2 billion in U.S. assembly and component plants, creating or preserving more than 4,000 jobs at 17 facilities in eight states. “We are doing this because we are confident about demand for our vehicles and [...]
Shanghai – General Motors and its joint ventures announced today that they will display more than 25 production and concept vehicles under their growing portfolio of brands at Auto Shanghai 2011, which opens to the public on April 21. “General Motors is proud to be participating in this year’s leading auto show in China,” said [...]
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