General Motors

GM pauses pickup production for 10 weeks as inventories climb

General Motors will idle all three of its US full-size pickup plants for 10 weeks to manage a spike in unsold inventory ahead of launching redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models.

GM to Open IT Innovation Centre in Georgia, Creating 1,000 Jobs

General Motors will establish its third US IT innovation centre near Atlanta, hiring around 1,000 specialists as part of a major in-sourcing and technology transformation plan.

GM confirms 2016 closure of Opel Bochum plant, ending over 50 years of production

Opel will halt vehicle manufacturing at its Bochum facility in 2016, affecting 3,000 workers, as GM addresses persistent overcapacity in its European operations.

GM to Invest $450 Million in Argentina’s Rosario Plant

General Motors will spend $450 million upgrading its Rosario Automotive Complex between 2013 and 2015 to build a new global Chevrolet model for domestic and export markets.

General Motors Faces Fresh Bankruptcy Concerns Amid Losses and Market Decline

With US government still holding a major stake, GM’s share price and losses in Europe have renewed debate over its stability just three years after its historic bankruptcy.

Brownfield Communities Development Acquires Former GM Ohio Plant

Brownfield Communities Development has purchased the ex-GM Mansfield-Ontario stamping plant in Ohio, with plans to bring in new tenants and create 1,100 jobs at the site.

GM recalls over 10,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans for fuel pipe corrosion risk

General Motors will recall 10,315 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans from the 2003 and 2004 model years in cold-weather US states and Canada due to a corroded fuel pipe that could increase fire risk.

GM June Sales Climb 16% to Highest Level Since 2008

General Motors delivered 248,750 vehicles in June 2012, a 16% year-on-year rise driven by strong car, crossover and fleet demand across its US brands.

Chevrolet Volt Sales Double in June as GM Outpaces Nissan Leaf

General Motors sold 1,760 Chevrolet Volts in June 2012, more than double the previous year’s figure and far ahead of Nissan’s Leaf, which saw sales fall sharply.

GM Rejects Claims Opel Will Build PSA Models in Germany

General Motors has dismissed speculation that Opel’s Ruesselsheim plant will produce Peugeot and Citroën cars, stating manufacturing is not part of its alliance with PSA.

General Motors Prepares Chevrolet Sponsorship Deal with Manchester United

General Motors is set to announce a Chevrolet sponsorship with Manchester United, aiming to reach the club’s global fan base as it expands in Europe and emerging markets.

GM in talks to acquire one-third stake in Isuzu

General Motors is considering a $3 billion investment for more than one-third of Isuzu Motors, potentially reviving a partnership ended during GM's 2006 restructuring.

Chevrolet Restarts Volt Production in Detroit After Inventory Pause

General Motors resumed Chevrolet Volt assembly in April 2012 following a five-week shutdown aimed at reducing unsold stock, as March sales rebounded to a record for the model.

Battery Explosion at GM Tech Centre Leaves One Critically Injured

A lithium-ion battery exploded during testing at GM’s Warren, Michigan facility, sending at least two people to hospital and raising questions about battery safety protocols.

GM Eyes Plant Closures as Production Shifts to Low-Cost Countries

General Motors is considering closing plants in Germany and the UK as it plans to move future production growth to Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America to stem losses at Opel.

NHTSA Probes Rust Complaints on Older GM and Ford Vans

US safety regulators have opened investigations into corrosion issues affecting over 80,000 Chevrolet Express, Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vans and minivans built in 2003 and 2004.

General Motors Blocks Saab Sale to Chinese Investors Again

GM has again refused to approve Saab's proposed sale to Chinese firms, citing concerns over technology transfer and shareholder interests as Saab faces a crucial court hearing.

Cadillac Confirms 2013 ATS Debut for Detroit Auto Show

General Motors will unveil the all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS at the North American International Auto Show, marking its entry into the competitive compact luxury saloon segment.

GM offers loan cars as Volt battery fires investigated

General Motors is offering free loan vehicles to Chevrolet Volt owners concerned about battery fire risks, after US safety regulators launched a formal investigation.

Opel Named Official Car Brand for Disneyland Paris

General Motors France secures a two-year partnership for Opel to supply Disneyland Paris with a fleet spanning family cars, vans and electric vehicles.

Buick Envision Concept SUV Set for Production in China Next Year

Shanghai GM will bring the Buick Envision concept SUV to market in 2012, marking the joint venture’s first locally-built SUV for the Chinese market.

Toyota Drops to Third in Global Vehicle Sales After Quake Disruption

Toyota’s global sales fell to 3.7 million vehicles in the first half of 2011, as production setbacks from Japan’s earthquake allowed GM and Volkswagen to overtake.

Chevrolet Volt Production Launches at Detroit-Hamtramck

General Motors begins full-scale production of the Chevrolet Volt today at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a live video stream marking the milestone for the extended-range hybrid.

First Opel Ampera Validation Model Completed in Michigan

General Motors has finished building the first Opel Ampera manufacturing-validation car at its Warren facility, with more pre-production vehicles to follow for testing ahead of the European launch.