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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Spyker buys Saab, A baby Porsche, DDM-Works Ariel Atom
Spyker has officially purchased Saab from General Motors, VW group chairman, Martin Winterkorn reportedly confirmed that a baby Porsche might be on the way, and DDM-Works' twin-charged Ariel Atom.
Ed Whitacre Named CEO at General Motors
General Motors Chairman and interim CEO Ed Whitacre is dropping the interim from his title as the automaker's CEO.
GM's Opel to Shut Plant, Slash Europe Jobs
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?
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.
GM Fire Sale, What's happening with the Saab 9-5
GM is having a "fire sale" and selling off all remaining Pontiac and Saturn cars. Also, what's happening with Saab, GM has no updates on the deal with Spyker, that is supposedly still in the works. And in the Internet Rumor Mill, could a Ferrari hybrid be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show? And to mix things up, we have some My First Car From Rockafeller Center in NYC.
Aston Martin One-77, Honda HSV-10, GM replaces CFO
Aston Martin has been testing the One-77 and it's almost ready, also Honda's NSX replacement is going straight to racing, in the form of the HSV-10. GM replaces their CFO with Chris Liddell, from Microsoft. Plus, Mercedes AMG V8's are getting downsized, and FLDetours with the Mitsubishi EVO MR Touring.
End of the Road: GM to Discontinue 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Bankrupt, Chrysler Bankrupt, Garlic Bread Viper
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
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.
Fast Lane Daily visits GM at the Wilmington, DE Assembly Plant
Fast Lane Daily and Derek DeAngelis get a peak inside the GM Assembly plant facilities in Wilmington, Delaware, as we watch the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky during the assembly process. Then, Derek picks up his car, the Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe.
General Motors CEO Resigns, Uncle Sam Covers Warranties
GM misses a restructuring deadline and its CEO pays the ultimate price. Also, the Obama Administration sends a message to buyers of GM and Chrysler cars: your warranty is safe, Twitterers may be able to tweet by GMs OnStar system and theres new word on a hotter mini hatch from Ford.
Star Of The Show! - Cadillac Converj Concept - 2009 Detroit
Detroit Editor Todd Lassa talks to designer Simon Cox about the stunning Cadillac Converj Concept, the breakout star of this year's Detroit Auto Show.
