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Warren Mayor Jim Fouts criticizes White House for 'pressuring' GM to keep its headquarters in Detroit

Sep 4, 2010 2:00 pm

Warren Mayor Jim Fouts blames the Obama administration for putting "pressure" on the General Motors to keep its headquarters in downtown Detroit. [more]

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO

Sep 4, 2010 9:44 am

The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co. in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said. [more]

Tim Allen to be voice of crucial GM ads

Sep 4, 2010 12:00 am

When the first commercials for the Chevrolet Cruze run Tuesday, General Motors will also debut Tim Allen as the new voice of Chevrolet. [more]

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.3.10

Sep 3, 2010 7:18 pm

Officially Official: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor gains SuperCrew, loses 5.4L V8 for 2011 Ford's off-road beast, the F-150 SVT Raptor, has only been on sale for a year, but it's already getting a few upgrades for the 2011 model year. Many reports and a few spy shots indicated that Ford had been... [more]

Warren mayor lashes out at Obama over GM decision to stay in Detroit

Sep 3, 2010 5:19 pm

Jim Fouts sent a scathing letter in response to reports saying the White House quashed efforts by General Motors to move to the GM Tech Center in Warren in 2009. [more]

Paris Preview: General Motors Shows 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Before Show

Sep 3, 2010 4:09 pm

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback - front three quarters view

Last week, we told you GM was reportedly eying a hatchback version of its Chevrolet Cruze. Today, we finally have official photos of the show car, which will make its public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show later this month.In typical GM fashion, the Cruze hatchback shown in Paris is... [more]

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Gets Pre-Paris Preview

Sep 3, 2010 4:09 pm

Chevrolet signs Tim Allen as brand's new voice

Sep 3, 2010 2:29 pm

Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Chevrolet, GM, CelebritiesGeneral Motors has officially announced that television and movie star Tim Allen will be the new "voice of Chevrolet," starting with a series of ads that will begin airing on September 7. These ads will be for the all-new 2011... [more]

Treasury to limit foreign investors during GM IPO

Sep 3, 2010 2:25 pm

A new report suggests that the U.S. Treasury intends to monitor and limit the possible cornerstone investors in GM, particularly in regard to foreign investors. [more]

Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, ex-car czar says:

Sep 3, 2010 2:04 pm

The Obama Administration initially wanted Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn to run GM after Rick Wagoner was ousted in 2009, and repeatedly pressed Fiat to put up cash for a stake in Chrysler, according to an upcoming book about the government bailout... [more]

GM Ceo Akerson: I'll work with union

Sep 3, 2010 1:23 pm

General Motors CEO Dan Akerson chose the UAW for the topic of his first companywide message, saying he believes in cooperating with the group. [more]

Report: Rattner bio reveals Obama Administration wanted Ghosn to run GM

Sep 3, 2010 1:01 pm

Filed under: Government/Legal, GM, Celebrities Steven Rattner, former automotive adviser to President Barack Obama, has just written a juicy account of last year's automotive bailout, complete with insights on the coming and goings of CEOs, courting foreign saviors and the General Motors plan to... [more]

Obama sought Ghosn to run GM, Rattner says

Sep 3, 2010 12:20 pm

Tim Allen to be “voice of Chevrolet”

Sep 3, 2010 12:01 pm

GM has tapped actor and comedian Tim Allen to provide voice-over work for its upcoming Chevrolet Cruze ad campaign. [more]

"Tool Man" Tim Allen Is The Voice Of The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Sep 3, 2010 11:39 am

Tim Allen, the voice of Michigan tourism, Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear, and Home Improvements Tim Taylor will soon be the voice of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, and the rest of the Chevrolet brand, GM announced today. The ads running Allen's voice will start September 7, the day before the official... [more]

"Tool Man" Tim Allen Is The Voice Of Chevrolet, 2011 Cruze

Sep 3, 2010 11:39 am

Paris Preview: GM unveils Chevrolet Cruze hatchback for Europe

Sep 3, 2010 11:28 am

Filed under: Concept Cars, Budget, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors will be expanding Chevrolet of Europe's lineup by adding a five-door Cruze, and while we won't get our first look at this new... [more]

Report: Former GM CEO Fritz Henderson to lead Sunoco spinoff

Sep 3, 2010 10:58 am

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, GM If you've been wondering what former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson has been up to since getting the boot, The Detroit News has the skinny for you. Henderson is now headed to Sunoco to fill in as the company's senior vice president, at least for now.... [more]

Fritz Henderson named CEO of energy spin-off

Sep 3, 2010 10:20 am

After finding himself jobless last December, former GM CEO has landed a new gig as the head of an energy company. [more]

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Configurator Live, Full Pricing Revealed

Sep 3, 2010 10:12 am

We're just five days away from the launch of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze to retail buyers at GM's Lordstown plant, and today those looking to be among the first in line can get a feel for what sort of options and pricing they can expect thanks to the new configuration tool on Chevrolet's site.... [more]

Car czar’s book reveals GM’s plans to move HQ out of Detroit, attempted to land Carlos Ghosn as GM CEO

Sep 3, 2010 9:27 am

Former car czar Steven Rattner is about to reveal all in his new book about Chrysler and GM, but we have an early look at the stories behind Detroit's darkest days. [more]

AutoblogGreen for 09.03.10

Sep 3, 2010 5:55 am

Tesla Roadster eligible for $38,000 clean energy rebate in Japan Not a bad discount, right? GM says Chevy Cruze Eco with an automatic will hit 36 mpg highway This slushbox won't hurt too bad at the pump. Coda will sell electric sedan in Hawaii in late 2011 The line is forming... [more]

U.S. Treasury mulls over foreign investors in GM, report says

Sep 3, 2010 2:16 am

The U.S. Treasury is concerned about how many foreign investors it should allow to buy big stakes in General Motors Co.'s proposed initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal said. [more]

Biggest Winners and Losers - Payback Edition: August 2010 U.S. Auto Sales

Sep 3, 2010 1:09 am

While immediate repercussions tend to get the most attention, it's the long-term ones that can bite you the hardest. Witness, for example, the oft-disputed Cash for Clunkers program. Immediately following the program, casualties were light. Fast-forward one year, though, and it's a different... [more]

GM IPO tour timetable emerges

Sep 3, 2010 1:00 am

Washington -- General Motors Co. won't send its executives on a worldwide tour, aimed at convincing potential investors to buy its stock, until after the Nov. 2 midterm elections. [more]

Akerson: GM will succeed if company, UAW work together

Sep 3, 2010 1:00 am

Detroit -- Daniel Akerson, General Motors Co.'s new chief executive, issued his first statement to all GM employees Thursday -- a Labor Day message noting that he has already met with union leaders. [more]

Former GM CEO Henderson to head SunCoke after spinoff from Sunoco

Sep 3, 2010 12:01 am

Former GM CEO Fritz Henderson has been tapped to become CEO of SunCoke Energy following its separation from Sunoco Inc. next year. [more]

Today in Car News: Car Sales, GM Fours, and Ghostbusters

Sep 2, 2010 9:21 pm

By all accounts, this year's car sales are as nostalgic and flat as a three-week-old A&W root beer left in your cupholder inn summer. [Consumerist] And in what was supposed to be the year of the small car, it's --not shocking--that the two best-selling vehicles are big ole pickup trucks.... [more]

Ex-GM CEO Fritz Henderson to head Sunoco spinoff

Sep 2, 2010 7:46 pm

Philadelphia -- Sunoco Inc. has tapped former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson to lead the energy spinoff it is forming early next year. [more]

Analyst: GM plans to sell shares on Nov. 18

Sep 2, 2010 7:39 pm

General Motors plans to start trading shares again on Nov. 18, timing that allows the company one more quarter of earnings to build its case to investors, a firm that researches initial public offerings said Thursday. [more]

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.2.10

Sep 2, 2010 7:20 pm

First Drive: 2011 Kia Optima It's hard to imagine comparing an Optima to the cream-of-the-crop, but with sharp new styling and some compelling powertrains, Kia has a mid-size winner of its hands. Video: Top Gear USA runs with the bulls Judging by this newest trailer, Top Gear USA might not... [more]

Ex-GM CEO Fritz Henderson to head Sunoco spin-off

Sep 2, 2010 6:51 pm

Sunoco Inc. has tapped former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson to lead the energy spin-off it is forming early next year. [more]

Former GM CEO Henderson to head SunCoke after spin-off from Sunoco

Sep 2, 2010 6:34 pm

Former GM CEO Fritz Henderson has been tapped to become CEO of SunCoke Energy following its separation from Sunoco Inc. next year. [more]

Text of letter from GM CEO Akerson to GM employees

Sep 2, 2010 6:02 pm

Note from Dan Akerson, chief executive officer, to all GM employees: [more]

Opel: The achilles heel in GM's IPO

Sep 2, 2010 5:31 pm

As General Motors gets ready to take its show on the road in support of its initial public offering after Election Day, one of its biggest question marks is the future of Opel and its European division. [more]

Akerson thanks GM workers, has met with union leaders

Sep 2, 2010 5:22 pm

In a letter posted to the company's internal websites and sent to GM plants, GM's new CEO Daniel Akerson told employees he recently met with UAW president Bob King and UAW GM Vice President Joe Ashton. [more]

GM's new CEO meets with UAW leaders, says let's work together

Sep 2, 2010 4:23 pm

New GM CEO Dan Akerson, in his second official day on the job, said today in a Labor Day greeting to GM's 80,000 employees in the United States and Canada that he recently had a get-acquainted meeting with UAW President Bob King and UAW GM... [more]

GM's new CEO Akerson: I'll work with our unions

Sep 2, 2010 3:29 pm

Akerson's first company-wide communication since becoming CEO Wednesday spoke of labor's role in building nations. [more]

GM won't go for IPO until after mid-term elections

Sep 2, 2010 12:02 pm

Washington -- General Motors Co. doesn't plan to begin a "roadshow" and launch its public offering before the Nov. 2 midterm congressional elections. [more]

Why GM's IPO Sales Pitch Begins The Day After The Election [Inside 8 Mile]

Sep 2, 2010 11:17 am

General Motors won't start the hard sell of its shares to investors, called a "road show," until Nov. [more]

Report: GM asks Chevy dealers to buy Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla for Cruze comparisons

Sep 2, 2010 11:01 am

Filed under: Car Buying, Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota 2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Click above for high-res image gallery Even with the impending launch of the Volt later in the Fall, the Chevrolet Cruze may be the biggest vehicle General Motors will launch in the U.S. this year. The reason is money. The... [more]

Future products: Thanks to GM, new Saab has product plan in place:

Sep 2, 2010 9:08 am

Spyker Cars inherited an extensive product plan when it acquired Saab from General Motors Co. in February. [more]

Report: GM to make IPO, investor push after Nov. elections

Sep 2, 2010 8:44 am

A new report suggests that GM might not debut its IPO until after mid-term elections in early November. [more]

GM roadshow to begin after elections: sources

Sep 2, 2010 7:06 am

Automaker General Motors Co plans to begin courting investors for its initial public offering immediately after the November 2 U.S. midterm congressional elections. [more]

AutoblogGreen for 09.02.10

Sep 2, 2010 5:57 am

Official: Volt production begins November 11 As predicted, so it is. Epic fail? Mitsubishi i-MiEV gets it charge from diesel generator during cross-Canada tour It's almost like EVs need to recharge now and again. Chevrolet Volt will not be eligible for HOV-lane access until mid-2012... [more]

Dan Akerson era with General Motors off to subdued start

Sep 2, 2010 1:18 am

Dan Akerson began his tenure as General Motors' CEO quietly Wednesday, although a chance for GM workers to hear his voice is coming. Akerson had already been in town each of the last two weeks, meeting with executives and preparing to take the reins from outgoing CEO Ed Whitacre. [more]

Old GM files liquidation plan

Sep 2, 2010 1:00 am

The estate of "old" General Motors Corp. has filed a plan to liquidate its remaining assets, aiming to win bankruptcy court approval by early next year. [more]

Hybrid conversion firm gets contract to work on GM vans

Sep 2, 2010 12:42 am

UNION CITY, Ind. -- In a small factory in eastern Indiana, workers are gearing up to convert 10,000 General Motors gasoline-powered vehicles to hybrids during the next five years. [more]

GM to start road show to attract investors Nov. 3

Sep 2, 2010 12:40 am

General Motors has tentatively timed the start of its road show to promote its initial public stock offering for Nov. 3, the day after U.S. congressional elections, a person familiar with the plan said. The road show, a series of meetings to woo U.S. and overseas investors, will last two to three... [more]

GM pitch to investors to begin after elections, sources say

Sep 2, 2010 12:01 am

General Motors Co. plans to begin courting investors for its initial public stock offering immediately after the Nov. 2 U.S. mid-term congressional elections, two sources familiar with the plans said on Wednesday. [more]

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