Topic: General Motors Corporation

Featured

Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013

Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.

All Content

In Gear General Motors is taking a leaf out of Tesla's book

General Motors is watching electric automaker Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk very closely. After being bailed out of financial crisis, a reemerging General Motors must prove that, like Tesla, it too can push innovation, Ingram says.
Ford F-250 'wins' title of most stolen car in America

The Ford F-250 pickup has become the favorite vehicle of US car thieves, according to a new report. The Ford F-250 knocked the Cadillac Escalade from the top spot.
In Gear June auto sales: Major automakers see gains, and a surprise big mover

Auto sales continued strong in June, with Detroit's Big Three and Japan's major automakers posting impressive gains. But none could top the flashy year-over-year auto sales gains of a smaller player.
In Gear 2014 Buick LaCrosse to cost drivers $34,060

General Motors' 2014 Buick LaCrosse, set to appear in auto showrooms soon, offers drivers 36 mpg on the highway and an eight-inch touch-screen display. The new Buick LaCrosse can also stream Pandora through its cabin.
In Gear GM recall: SUVs can catch fire even when parked

GM recalls nearly 200,000 midsize SUVs in the US because a power window and door module can melt or even catch fire. The GM recall is an extension of a previous safety notice.
In Gear Cadillac sees fastest growth since 1976

Cadillac saw its fastest growth rate since 1976, selling a total of 69,750 units from May 2012 to May 2013 — a 38 percent jump up from the same period a year prior. The results make Cadillac the fastest growing major automotive brand in the U.S.
Stocks slip as Federal Reserve keeps Wall Street guessing

Stocks fell Tuesday as comments from a Federal Reserve official implied the Fed could start easing off its support for the economy soon. It was the latest volatile turn in stocks as investors try to figure out when the Fed will make a move.
In Gear Truck sales surge in May

Truck sales surged in May, with the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue all posting their best-ever May sale results. Low loan rates and major automobile sales contributed to the numbers.
The New Economy Dow passes 15000. Now what?

With the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting the 15000 milestone and economic signals flashing continued growth, the case for bull market optimists looks stronger. But there are reasons to be cautious about a retrenchment of the Dow.
Focus Big Three automakers, reinvented, eye consumers worldwide

GM, Ford, and Chrysler have reinvented themselves in the years since the Great Recession almost spelled the demise of two of the Big Three automakers. Their 'transformative' evolution puts them in a position to compete globally.
Focus Lower wages now at Big Three automakers, but new hires aren't whining

A sixth-generation GM worker is delighted to have landed a job at the US automaker, even if her wages and benefits don't hold a candle to what her own father made there. Such jobs, it seems, are still prized.
Airbag recall hits 45,000 BMWs (+video)

Airbag recall: The BMW 3 Series – 2002 and 2003 model years – is the target of the airbag recall. These cars are part of 3.4 million vehicles being recalled worldwide by six different automakers, including Toyota, Honda and General Motors.
Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013

Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
Energy Voices Suddenly, it's a three-car race for electric-powered dominance

Tesla joins Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt in the race for electric car sales. After a record-breaking March for the Nissan Leaf, sales of electric cars dipped in April.
In Gear General Motors signs call for climate change action

General Motors is the first automaker to sign onto the Climate Declaration, a statement drafted by Ceres and its Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy project. General Motors has dramatically cut energy usage at its facilities and owns two of the world's five largest rooftop solar arrays.
What's behind best April for Detroit's Big 3 since 2007?

Detroit's Big 3 posted robust gains, led by Ford's popular F-Series pickup brand, GM's Silverado and Sierra cargo trucks, and Chrysler's Ram pickups. Moreover, with incentives down, profits are up.
Corvette Stingray will be priced from $52K, GM says

General Motors has confirmed the pricing for its base-level Corvette Stingray and Stingray convertible.
In Gear Ford Motor Company, GM to collaborate on new transmissions

Ford Motor Company and General Motors will jointly develop new nine- and ten-speed automatic transmissions, marking the third time this decade that Ford Motor Company and General Motors have collaborated on such a project.
Horizons General Motors gives Facebook another try

After a very messy breakup last year, GM has announced that it will test-run ads on Facebook once again. The company broke away from the social-networking giant last May, just 10 days before Facebook's IPO.
Stocks soar, led by gains in technology

Stocks rose sharply on Wall Street Wednesday, pushing the Standard & Poor's 500 index and Dow Jones industrial average to record highs. Technology stocks surged after network communication company Adtran reported earnings that were double what Wall Street analysts expected.
Decoder Wire Sarah Palin Tesla slap: Elon Musk says he's 'wounded'

Sarah Palin Tesla tweet lumps the car maker and its luxury Model S in with other tax-subsided 'losers.' Tesla founder Elon Musk couldn't resist tweeting a response, but he should have.
Energy Voices The future of fuel-efficient, self-driving cars

Semi-autonomous driving is already here, Alic writes, and the future will clearly see self-driving and an increase in fuel efficiency. According to Germany’s Continental tech supplier, we’re looking at fully automated driving by 2025.
Stocks rise on strong auto sales, factory orders

Stocks rose Tuesday after reports on auto sales and factory orders provided the latest evidence that the US economy is strengthening. Health insurer stocks rose after the government released revised reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans.
In Gear Car sales rise in March. Chrysler up 5 percent.

Car sales were strong in March. Major automakers including Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, General Motors and Nissan all reported increased car sales, with some reporting their best monthly totals since the start of the Great Recession in December of 2007.
In Gear Can Buick's new leasing program lure young buyers?

Buick is widely viewed as a luxury brand for an aging demographic, but a short term leasing program is having some success luring a younger crowd. Can it convert them into Buick owners?