GM Adding 1,200 Autoworkers at Ohio Plant
General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it is bringing 1,200 autoworkers back to work this summer to start producing the Chevrolet Cruze compact car at a factory in northeast Ohio.
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GM's Opel to Shut Plant, Slash Europe Jobs
Thursday, January 21, 2010 by Dstall general motors , gm , News - Politics , opel
General Motors has announced it will close the Opel plant in Antwerp, Belgium. Opel's president said Thursday the shutdown is part of a company plan to shed 8,300 jobs in Europe.
2010 Dakar Rally, Arizona Speed Camera, A new GM CEO?
Monday, January 4, 2010 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Dakar , Dakar Rally , general motors , gm
The 2010 Dakar Rally is under way, Arizona may be shutting down its speed camera program, a new CEO for GM from a big software company, and some car porn from Dakar.
Saab and Spyker at it again, 2011 Ford Mustang Coyote
Monday, December 21, 2009 by Dstall Audi , Autos - Vehicles , Ford , gm , Saab , Spyker
GM has re-offered Spyker the deal to buy Saab, but only has a short window of time to make it happen. Ford lets some news slide via Facebook, Twitter, or some social networking site, according to Inside Line. Also, a wrecked Audi R8, impaled by a guard rail.
Saab is done, Honda NSX Rumors, Audi A8 Google Maps
Friday, December 18, 2009 by Dstall Audi , Autos - Vehicles , gm , Honda , Saab
Saab is no more -- GM has announced that they will be closing down the brand by the end of the year after being unable to sell it off. In positive news, Honda has some rumors regarding the NSX and the Audi A8 will be getting some Google Maps integration in a very cool way.
End of the Road: GM to Discontinue Saab
by Dstall general motors , gm , News - Politics , Saab
General Motors will shut down Saab after talks to sell the brand to a Dutch carmaker collapsed, marking the third time this year that a deal by GM to sell an unwanted brand has fallen through.
Future of GM Depends on Dramatic Change
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 by Dstall Frederick "Fritz" Henderson , general motors , gm , News - Politics
The abrupt resignation of Fritz Henderson as General Motors' CEO indicates that the road ahead for the company will be difficult to navigate.
GM CEO Fritz Henderson Resigns, Audi A8 Unveiling
by Dstall Audi , Audi A8 , Autos - Vehicles , Ford , Frederick "Fritz" Henderson , general motors , gm , L.A. Auto Show , Lamborghini , Lamborghini Gallardo
We've arrived in L.A. and are pumped for the L.A. Auto Show. We'll be bringing you coverage for the next two days from the floor of the show. In today's news, GM CEO Fritz Henderson Resigns, we check out the Audi A8 unveiling and give JF a camera. Also, some news on the 2011 Ford Fiesta a bit before its reveal at the show, and Italian Police wreck their Lamborghini Gallardo, shame on them. While we're here in L.A. we take a look at Mulholland Drive. That's all today, from the land of the lost, or something like that.
GM CEO Henderson Resigns
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 by Dstall ceo , Frederick "Fritz" Henderson , general motors , gm , News - Politics
General Motors' CEO Frederick "Fritz" Henderson has resigned after eight turbulent months as head of the largest U.S. automaker.
Australia Skelta, GM Europe, 2011 BMW M5 Rumors
Monday, November 9, 2009 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , BMW , general motors , gm
Australia's Skelta is unleashed on the public and babies everywhere are crying. Also, GM Europe gets some American infusion with our good pal Bob Lutz. In the internet rumor mill, there's some BMW news that may be reaching the ring soon. And because it's Monday, we have some car porn, this time it's with the BMW M3 GTS.
GM's Opel Move Raises Anger, New Uncertainty
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Dstall general motors , gm , News - Politics , opel
General Motors decision to scrap the sale of Opel raises new uncertainty over the unit's future, astonishing politicians in Germany and Russia, and prompting workers to plan walkouts in protest.
Europe Shocked GM to Keep Opel
by Dstall general motors , gm , News - Politics , opel
General Motors' decision to keep its Opel and Vauxhaul subsidiaries has shocked Europe. Politicians are astonished and concerned and want more information. Many autoworkers are angry.
GM Wraps up Saturn, Ford Engine Rumors
Thursday, October 1, 2009 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , Closed , CLR , Coyote , Engine , f1 , Fernando Alonso , Ferrari , Ford , gm , Porsche Panamera , Road Runner , Saturn , Shakedown
After GM's deal with Penske Automotive went sour, Saturn is now closing down for good. Fernando Alonso joins Ferrari for the 2010 F1 Season, and Ford has some engine rumors floating about. Plus the Porsche Panamera gets a body kit by Lumma Design, and our motorsports news brief Shakedown with Leo Parente.
Jaguar XJ, GM could be 'Going Green'
Thursday, July 9, 2009 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , BMW , gm , Going Green , Grand Touring Series , jaguar xj , Leo Parente , Logo , Shakedown , Stationwagon , SUV
Jaguar's XJ is getting an update, GM could be changing it's logo and "going green," BMW may be pushing out one of its young, and Shakedown with Leo Parente "The Suit".
Saturn Sale, BMW X1, VW Bluesport, Ferrari Guy
Friday, June 5, 2009 by Dstall Autos - Vehicles , BlueSportRoadster , BMW X1 , Chevrolet Camaro , Chicago , FerrariGuy , gm , Penske , Saturn , VW Volkswagen
BMW teases a new small SUV, again, the VW bluesport roadster may be back in the pipeline, and who is this guy and what has he done with that Ferrari 360. All that plus commenter of the week and FLDetours.
GM Sells Hummer, US Air Force Customs
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 by Dstall advice , Autos - Vehicles , gm , Hummer , lamborghini murcielago
GM sells Hummer to a Chinese industrial giant, the US Air Force uses custom cars for recruiting, and we've got new info on the next flagship from Lamborghini. FLD "auto-sales analyst" Bob Schubin Junior reveals how GM’s bankruptcy could affect your car-buying plans.
GM Bankrupt, Chrysler Bankrupt, Garlic Bread Viper
Monday, June 1, 2009 by Dstall Audi , Autos - Vehicles , chrysler , dodge viper , electric cars , Ford , general motors , gm , sync
Whos the new owner of GM? You are! Also, a judge gives OK to Chrysler bankruptcy plan, a Michigan entrepreneur known for garlic bread makes a bid for the Dodge Viper brand and assembly plant, and Ford hooks SYNC system to smartphones.
GM Bondholders Revolt, No Smiling at DMV
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by Dstall Audi , Autos - Vehicles , biogas , dmv , general motors , gm , lotus , toyota
GM bondholders reject an offer, pushing the company closer to bankrupcy. Four states ban smiling in drivers' license photos, a new Lotus supercar may get a Japanese V10 and we look at some of the new technologies driving the auto industry of the future.
Magna to Buy GM Brands, BMW 5-Series GT, NJ Cops
Friday, May 22, 2009 by Dstall Audi A3 , Autos - Vehicles , BMW , gm , Hummer , Magna , New Jersey , opel , Saab , Saturn , Series GT
BMW launches a new hatchback, kind of, and one motorists group calls out the cops. All that, plus Commenter of the Week and FLDetours.
GM Statement Regarding Dealer Network Communications
Friday, May 15, 2009 by Dstall auto dealerships , gm
GM Statement Regarding Dealer Network Communications
In conjunction with conversations General Motors started with its U.S. dealers today, GM issued the following statement
As noted in our recent S-4 filing and updated Viability Plan, General Motors plans to reduce its dealer network from 5,969 stores today to approximately 3,600 by the end of 2010.
This process starts today, as GM begins contacting dealers regarding its long term planning. Approximately 1,100 underperforming and very small sales volume U.S. dealers will be advised that GM does not see them as part of its dealer network on a long-term basis. In most cases, existing franchise agreements run through October of 2010.
In addition, we will be updating about 470 Saturn, HUMMER and Saab dealers on the status of those brands and we will be discussing how the remaining dealers will support our retail plans going forward. While additional cuts will be made, we believe the vast majority, over 90 percent, of the remaining dealers will be offered a chance to remain with GM. However, specific dealer issues, further attrition and additional possible dealer network actions are expected to bring the number of future GM dealers to around 3,600 by the end of 2010, as described in the Plan. The actual number could vary given levels of attrition, etc. outside of GM’s control.
“We have said from the beginning that our dealers are not a problem but an asset for General Motors,” said Mark LaNeve, GM Vice President of Sales Service and Marketing. “However it is imperative that a healthy, viable GM have a healthy, viable dealer body that can not only survive but prosper during cyclical downturns. It is obvious that almost all parts of GM, including the dealer body, must get smaller and more efficient.”
“In response, we are letting them know about our long term plans. GM’s viability plan calls for fewer, stronger brands as well as fewer, stronger dealers. We have taken a very difficult step by identifying those dealerships we’d like to keep in the GM dealer network and those with whom we will have to wind down our business relationships,” LaNeve said.
As independently owned businesses, dealer owners will make their own decisions if and when they want to make this information public. GM is not releasing the names of any dealers.
“We are not terminating any dealerships today,” LaNeve clarified, “We will be talking to all of our dealers over the next few weeks, letting them know now in the spirit of open communication, so they are advised well in advance, about our long-term plans and their role in them. Long term, GM should have fewer, healthier dealers, maintaining GM’s current high customer satisfaction ratings, with more sales per outlet.”
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