General Motors
A woman rides past a luxury Cadillac SUV at a dealership in Beijing on May 13, 2013. US auto giant General Motors will start in June on construction of a 1.3 billion USD Cadillac plant in Shanghai after it said on May 7 that Chinese authorities had approved the project, as it seeks more luxury sales in the world's biggest car market.
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Education is a significant focus area for the GM Foundation and preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators has never been more important ... This prestigious validation underscores our continued commitment to inspire young people to pursue STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and those in the automotive industry.
This award is a great tribute to the men and women of General Motors and our long-standing partnership with visionary organizations like SAE ... As an industry, we must continue to address the challenge of STEM education by supporting organizations like the SAE Foundation, which provides children with the skills and resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
GM faces legacy costs (health care plus pensions for retired workers) of $1,500 per car. ... Clearly the failure to address America's health care finance problems has become a major competitive disadvantageMore quotes »
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General Motors eyes advertising for revamped infotainment systems
Akerson is pushing General Motors Co to build cars that the U.S. automakers top executive hopes will attract a target demographic: his grandkids."I have grandchildren that have only grown up in a world with smartphones," Akerson, a former telecommunications Read more »
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Automotive Industry
automotive industry is compassed to six different manufacturers, General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and DaimlerChrylser. All six of these companies operate in the global competitive market place. Globalization in the automotive industry has moved 42 m ago from EssayClub.com Read more »
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GM Eyes More Special Models for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | Edmunds.com
of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, beyond the upcoming Silverado High Country. | May 24, 2013 | General Motors Corporation General Motors is taking a hard look at Ford's playbook for the F-150, as it considers more special models for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. 48 m ago from Edmunds Read more »
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General Motors offers new engine for 2014 Chevrolet Impala
based automobile manufacturer General Motors has unveiled a new engine with advanced valvetrain technology for its 2014 Chevrolet Impala flagship sedan. The Ecotec 2.5L four-cylinder diesel engine generates an output of 196hp (146kw) and 186lbft of torque 5/23/13 from Automotive Business Review Read more »
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Chevrolet prices the new Spark EV’s leasing program at $199/month for 36 months
Motors has officially announced that the new 2014 Spark EV will begin its leasing programs for customers beginning at $199 per month for a 36-month term with $999 due at signing. From the factory, Chevrolet’s latest EV runs with a MSRP of $27,495, though tax 5/23/13 from egmCarTech Read more »
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Is General Motors the Great American Bailout Success Story?
Motors is a feel-good story. Americans love comebacks, and General Motors definitely fits the bill. Another feel-good aspect of this story is that based on employee reviews at Glassdoor.com, General Motors is a company that truly tries to do the right thing 6:49 AM from Wall Street Cheat Sheet Read more »
