General Motors

It’s been a sad week in automotive world, with two of its legends, from very different fields, have passed away. Charles M. “Chuck” Jordan, one of GM’s most influential designers, died late on Thursday at the age of 83. Tom Walkinshaw, the founder of the TWR motorsports and...

Lexus has been on the top of the luxury sales totem pole for quite some time now, and despite recent recalls, remains the benchmark in many consumers' minds. Recently they have been backed into a corner by both old and new competition, and with changing times Lexus has decided to reach out to their...

In what we’re sure came as a major surprise to many, General Motors decided to disband its High Performance Vehicle Operations (HPVO) back in February 2009 in order to reduce costs and focus on mainstream products. If the HPVO doesn’t ring a bell, the go-fast center was basically a...

General Motors will begin public sale of 365 million shares of common stock at $26 to $29 per share as it commences its post-bankruptcy and reformation initial public offering (IPO). In addition to the common stock, GM also plans to issue 60 million shares of Series B preferred stock at $50 per...

This is actress Alexandra Paul. Perhaps you remember her from such films as Rough Air: Danger on Flight 534, Murder Dot Com, or her star turn on Baywatch. We don't. We remember her from the documentary Who Killed The Electric Car?** Alexandra has a long history with EVs -- such a long history, in...

General Motors’ rear-wheel drive Zeta platform was pioneered in Australia for the locally built Holden Commodore sedan but right from the start Detroit had global intentions for the design. Today, Zeta running gear can be found in models sold in China, South Korea, the UK, and in North...

There are all manner of rumors concerning the next-generation C7 Chevrolet Corvette, with stories ranging from the possibility of a mid-engined platform to AWD powertrains and even the arrival of a dual-clutch version. Although there isn’t much substance to any of these rumors, an inside source...

The new technology puts GM's OnStar closer to par with Ford's SYNC system.

For those who don’t remember, the EcoJet was a concept car built by General Motors back in 2006 together with auto aficionado and television personality Jay Leno. The vehicle made its debut at the SEMA Auto Show of that same year and was penned at GM’s Advanced Design Studio in Warren...

General Motors’ LS series of V-8 engines currently enjoy the status of being one of the most popular powerplant designs in history, appearing in models all across the globe and available in several different variations. To ensure the engine's viability in a world of tighter fuel economy and...

General Motors has announced that it posted a $4.3 billion loss for its first six months out of bankruptcy, which essentially covers the period from July 10 to December 31 2009. As you may recall, July 10 of last year was the date the ‘new’ GM was formed through the acquisition of substantially...

Despite hopes that a new buyer for Hummer would be found after an original sale deal with China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co., Ltd. (Tengzhong) fell through, General Motors will now shut the brand down for good. GM originally said that it had several parties still interested...

This video two-pack shows what the laser-based HUD system can do.

The new GM system has been in the works for at least two years.

When General Motors shut down Saturn late last year, it lost more than a quarter of its sales of hybrid vehicles. Saturn, with no V-8 models, full-size SUVs or pickups, was GM’s most fuel-efficient brand and was second only to Chevrolet for overall hybrid sales with its Vue and Aura...

Bob Lutz, still going strong at 78 years old, is finally looking seriously at retirement.

General Motors has announced that the proposed deal with China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co., Ltd. (Tengzhong) over the sale of HUMMER cannot be completed and as a result the brand will be wound down. The deal with Tengzhong was expected to secure more than 3,000 U.S. jobs...

Last month General Motors announced it was expanding its in-house electric vehicle development capabilities by becoming the first major automaker in the U.S. to design and manufacture its own electric motors for future hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. The electric motors, which are 25 percent...

If Saab is eventually wound-down, more than 3,400 jobs in Sweden alone will be eliminated.

Hey, you. Yes, you: the guy who's been in a coma and living under a hubcap since November? You might be surprised to know that General Motors has ended its (purely platonic) relationship with Tiger Woods -- the one whereby Woods received free GM vehicles on loan. It appears the romance officially...