http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general-motors http://www.worldcarfans.com/templates/0/1/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general-motors http://www.worldcarfans.com/109111623065/gm-to-begin-repayment-of-government-loans-ahead-of-schedule GM will also begin repaying loans to the government of Canada and the province of Ontario. GM hopes to clear up about half of its government debts before a public offering sometime after the middle of 2010.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109111623065/gm-to-begin-repayment-of-government-loans-ahead-of-schedule http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922959/gm-european-ceo-resigns-after-opel-reversal--bob-lutz While details are limited, it appears Forster and GM management clashed over the much-mangled deal to sell Opel to a joint-venture lead by Magna International.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110922959/gm-european-ceo-resigns-after-opel-reversal--bob-lutz http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110422885/gm-board-decides-to-keep-opel In a surprise move, GM's board of directors has decided to keep Opel. While details are scarce, the board believes Opel and Vauxhall are vital to the success of General Motors.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:58:52 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109110422885/gm-board-decides-to-keep-opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102322631/gm-and-chrysler-top-execs-to-get-25-percent-pay-cut GM and Chrysler executives will see a 25% cut in pay next year. Find out who is losing 85% of their salary inside.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109102322631/gm-and-chrysler-top-execs-to-get-25-percent-pay-cut http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101422410/gm-deal-to-sell-opel-imminent Reports say a deal by General Motors to sell a major stake of its Opel arm to the Magna consortium will be signed on October 15, although hurdles still appear to exist.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101422410/gm-deal-to-sell-opel-imminent http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101222363/gm-and-sichuan-tengzhong-finalize-hummer-sale General Motors has finalized a deal to sell HUMMER to the Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company.]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:09:41 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109101222363/gm-and-sichuan-tengzhong-finalize-hummer-sale http://www.worldcarfans.com/109100122129/gm-to-close-saturn-after-penske-pulls-out-of-deal The Saturn brand is soon to be no more after Penske pulled out of a deal that would have secured jobs for thousands. Find out how many will be out of work inside.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109100122129/gm-to-close-saturn-after-penske-pulls-out-of-deal http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091021634/gm-to-sell-opel-vauxhall-to-magna GM will sell two brands, Opel and Vauxhall, to parts manufacturer Magna International, nearly concluding a months long saga about the fate of 50,000 employees.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:14:24 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109091021634/gm-to-sell-opel-vauxhall-to-magna http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082521271/gm-considers-keeping-opel--needs-to-raise-43-billion General Motors would need to raise US$4.3 billion if it decided to keep Opel, a report claims. This option is being considered along with bids from companies like Magna.]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:45:01 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082521271/gm-considers-keeping-opel--needs-to-raise-43-billion http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082121184/gm-to-review-final-bids-for-opel-today--german-gov-puts-45-billion-behind-magna GM under pressure from German government to sell Opel to Canadian/Austrian auto parts maker Magna International Inc.]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:58:41 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082121184/gm-to-review-final-bids-for-opel-today--german-gov-puts-45-billion-behind-magna http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081821110/gm-and-koenigsegg-sign-100-percent-stock-purchase-agreement-for-saab The agreement is contingent on several pre-negotiated conditions, including Swedish government support and transitional assistance from GM.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:15:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081821110/gm-and-koenigsegg-sign-100-percent-stock-purchase-agreement-for-saab http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081221011/epa-has-not-tested-the-chevrolet-volt The US EPA says it has not driven the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and therefore has no fuel consumption figures to release. Until the organisation actually tests it, claims of 230mpg will not be independently verified.]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:35:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081221011/epa-has-not-tested-the-chevrolet-volt http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121008/gm-presents-those-simple-bare-necessities-concepts The Simple Bare Necessities Concept cars have been presented by General Motors. They provide a good glimpse of where the General may be headed as far as future mobility is concerned.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:02:21 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121008/gm-presents-those-simple-bare-necessities-concepts http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121003/entry-level-cadillac-confirmed-one-of-25-new-models-coming-by-end-of-2011 Cadillac is planning a major market comeback which kicks off within the next few months. Included is a baby Cadillac and the Volt. By 2011 a total of 25 new models would be on the road.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:57:58 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121003/entry-level-cadillac-confirmed-one-of-25-new-models-coming-by-end-of-2011 http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121002/gm-confirms-chevy-volt-to-get-230-mpg The EPA has released initial city driving economy figures for the Chevrolet Volt. The 230mpg achieved will, if sustained through real life, change the frugality game in the world of cars.]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:07:53 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081121002/gm-confirms-chevy-volt-to-get-230-mpg http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081020986/gm-ebay-announce-car-selling-trials-in-california The two companies will team up to create a unique 'click and buy' website which will allow California residents to purchase select Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Pontiac models online.]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:55:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109081020986/gm-ebay-announce-car-selling-trials-in-california http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071420463/gm-says-goodbye-to-54-sponsorship-contracts In a bid to cut a tremendous amount of costs, GM has won approval to cut over 50 corporate sponsorship contracts. What iconic displays will disappear?]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:17:58 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071420463/gm-says-goodbye-to-54-sponsorship-contracts http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071320442/gm-re-emerges-from-bankruptcy-as-general-motors-co New GM is now majority owned by the U.S. government. Automaker has shed most of its debt and trimmed its cost to a competitive level. But it still must deliver desirable products to the marketplace.]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:32:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071320442/gm-re-emerges-from-bankruptcy-as-general-motors-co http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071020372/bob-lutz-changes-mind-about-retiring--will-stay-on-at-gm Several sources are indicating Bob Lutz will stay with GM to become the new head of marketing and communications.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071020372/bob-lutz-changes-mind-about-retiring--will-stay-on-at-gm http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071020374/gm-resurrection-today New GM will emerge from bankruptcy today a smaller company with fewer brands and owned by the US government.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:32:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071020374/gm-resurrection-today http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070620285/crucial-gm-asset-sale-approved-by-judge GM will now be able to sell-off all troubled assets and build newer, smaller company around four core brands. The ruling allows GM to restructure more quickly and possibly return as a public company with an IPO sometime in 2010.]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:48:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070620285/crucial-gm-asset-sale-approved-by-judge http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070220257/cadillac-xts-luxury-sedan-to-arrive-in-2011 Cadillac has plans to start producing a BMW 7 Series/ Mercedes S-Class rival from 2011. According to a report the car, to be called the XTS, will be built at GM's Oshawa plant in Canada.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:59:48 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070220257/cadillac-xts-luxury-sedan-to-arrive-in-2011 http://www.worldcarfans.com/109061920014/gm-to-cease-pontiac-vibe-production Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson stated GM would stop production of the 2010 Pontiac Vibe in August.]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109061920014/gm-to-cease-pontiac-vibe-production http://www.worldcarfans.com/109061619950/gm-announce-tentative-agreement-to-sell-saab-to-koenigsegg Terms of the Saab sale to Koenigsegg are beginning to emerge, but what is the future of the new 9-5 and the Quant?]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:45:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109061619950/gm-announce-tentative-agreement-to-sell-saab-to-koenigsegg http://www.worldcarfans.com/109061019859/-ex-att-ceo-chosen-as-new-gm-board-chairman GM's bankruptcy-inspired corporate shakeup continues as Edward Whitacre Jr has been named the new chairman of General Motors' Board of Directors.]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:15:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109061019859/-ex-att-ceo-chosen-as-new-gm-board-chairman http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060919842/gm-kills-medium-duty-trucks-while-opening-new-battery-lab Truck plant in Flint, Michigan will close as GM opens new battery lab in its home state. About 400 GM employees at Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick plant will be either reassigned or offered buyouts. New battery lab employs about 1,000 engineers.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:59:52 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060919842/gm-kills-medium-duty-trucks-while-opening-new-battery-lab http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060519775/gm-and-penske-announce-tentative-deal-for-purchase-of-saturn Saturn has been sold to the Penske Automotive Group for an undisclosed amount. PAG will own 100% of the company but will outsource manufacturing to another worldwide partner.]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:21:34 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060519775/gm-and-penske-announce-tentative-deal-for-purchase-of-saturn http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060319718/potential-hummer-buyer-identified-as-chinese-based-sichuan-tengzhong-heavy-industrial-machinery GM has officially announced they've reached a tentative agreement to sell Hummer to China's Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:01:22 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060319718/potential-hummer-buyer-identified-as-chinese-based-sichuan-tengzhong-heavy-industrial-machinery http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060219703/gm-announce-preliminary-agreement-to-sell-hummer-to-mystery-buyer No details are available yet on who the new owners are or how much they've paid for the HUMMER brand. The deal will keep alive about 3,000 jobs dependent on Hummer at GM and at the brand's dealerships.]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:43:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060219703/gm-announce-preliminary-agreement-to-sell-hummer-to-mystery-buyer http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060219679/gm-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy Find out how long it will take for the General to emerge from bankruptcy, and how much debt the company has, inside.]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:13:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/109060219679/gm-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy