General motors News

Sydney - Holden (General Motors Holden) are on the ropes. The Holden brand is has been the standard bearer of the Australian “car culture” for so long. The trouble is money. What a surprise.

In the latest sign that the U.S. economy is improving, car manufacturers sold 1.5 million vehicles during the month of August, a figure that represents a 17 percent gain over the same month in 2012.

Geneva - Chevrolet's new Corvette Stingray stole the thunder from everyone else at this year's auto show in Detroit, and now it is poised to conquer the affections of design and car lovers around the globe in Geneva.

Las Vegas - If you were a fan of Hot Wheels cars all those years ago, you may want to have a look at the Chevrolet Camaro version available early in 2013. Though, this special edition will not arrive in a blister pack and it certainly will cost a pretty penny more.

Detroit - General Motors Co sold a record number of Chevrolet Volt sedans in August — but that probably isn't a good thing for the automaker's bottom line since each rolled off the production line posting up to a $49,000 loss.

Spring Hill - General Motors (GM) announced on Wednesday that it was investing nearly half a billion dollars in a state-of-the-art plant that will produce high-quality, fuel-efficient, four-cylinder engines.

Oshawa - General Motors (GM) of Canada announced today that it is investing nearly $1 billion in research and development (R&D) in Canada.

Los Angeles - General Motors (GM) vehicles are winners, according to a recently released survey of the year's North American automotive brands.

Brampton - General Motors (GM) offered people in the Greater Toronto Area a look at what is heading into its dealer showrooms with a Spring 2012 Drive event last week.

Sales of the new electric cars have been disappointing, but all that could change with the next generation, and a bit more enthusiasm from the government.