Archive for the ‘General Motors’ Category

General Motors is ramping up for the holiday season with huge sales across its four brands. Starting today, the automaker will be launching massive incentives for each brand in an effort to get rid of as much remaining 2009 inventory.

Chevrolet will go with the “Red Tag Sale,” Buick-GMC with the “Holiday Event” and Cadillac with the “Season's Best” sale.

The automaker is also hoping to wind down inventory levels for the defunct Pontiac and Saturn brands, both of which are expected to sell their very last models towards the end of the first quarter in 2010.

GM’s market share in the U.S., meanwhile,...

General Motors’ large sedan future was looking rosy until the U.S. government decided to vote in favor of new CAFE rules, forcing automakers to improve the average fuel economy of their fleets to 35.5 mpg by 2016.

We were teased with all manner of rear-wheel drive and V-8 powered muscle cars, including sedans, coupes, and even a sports wagon, and while some of these have made it to production or are at least confirmed for sale, many have fallen off the radar.

One in particular is the replacement for the current Chevrolet Impala, which has been on the market since 2005. The next Impala will slot above the Malibu in Chevrolet’s...

The results are in and by the looks of things GM is doing alright since emerging from bankruptcy back in July. The revitalized company may have posted a net loss of $1.2 billion for the third quarter of 2009 but revenues are up more than $4.9 billion on the preceding quarter. [Motor Authority]

From today onwards Mercedes-Benz customers will be able to enjoy a new level of service in their cars. Together with Hughes Telematics, Mercedes-Benz the new system offers everything from a vehicle locator for crowded car parks, somebody to direct you if you get lost and even full connectivity with smart phones--all whilst sitting in the...