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Buick Celebrates 110 Years of Building Cars

2013-05-21

DETROIT – The Buick brand celebrates its 110th birthday last weekend. After a few years of experimenting with automobiles built at his home in Detroit, David Dunbar Buick – a former plumbing inventor and businessman – incorporated the Buick Motor Company on May 19, 1903. A State of Michigan historic site marker outside General Motors Global Headquarters at the Renaissance Center commemorates the day.

GM Cup Telematics App Contest Kicks Off

2013-05-14

SHANGHAI – General Motors China, Shanghai OnStar and Shanghai GM have kicked off the GM Cup Telematics App Contest for university students. GM China and its joint ventures are being supported by the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Science and Technology Development Center.

2014 Corvette Stingray to Pace 97th Indianapolis 500

2013-05-07

INDIANAPOLIS – The all-new, seventh-generation 2014 Corvette Stingray will serve as the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, leading the field to green at the start of the 97th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” on Sunday, May 26, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

GM is First Automaker to Sign 'Climate Declaration'

2013-05-07

DETROIT – General Motors is the first automaker among 40 major U.S. companies to sign a “Climate Declaration,” collectively asserting that responding to climate change is good business.

Shanghai GM Named Best Car Manufacturer at Auto Shanghai 2013

2013-05-06

SHANGHAI – Shanghai GM was named Best Car Manufacturer at the Auto Shanghai 2013 Grand Awards. It also won the Best Booth Design award and its Ecotec 2.0L engine was named one of the 10 Best Engines at the show.

General Motors Sells April Record 261,870 Vehicles in China

2013-05-06

SHANGHAI – Vehicle sales by General Motors and its joint ventures in China increased 15.3 percent on an annual basis last month to an April record 261,870 units.

GM Reports First Quarter Net Income of $0.9 Billion

2013-05-02

DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced first quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $0.9 billion, or $0.58 per fully diluted share. These results include a net loss from special items that reduced net income by $0.2 billion, or $0.09 per fully diluted share.

Shanghai OnStar Offers Free Service to Subscribers in Earthquake-stricken Area of Sichuan, China

2013-04-25

Shanghai, China, April 25, 2013 When emergencies happen and lives are in jeopardy, every minute counts. With concern for the safety of the people in the quake-effected area, Shanghai OnStar immediately started its emergency response mechanism upon hearing the news of the devastating earthquake in Ya’an city, Sichuan province. The program provided free emergency services to OnStar users in Sichuan, covering all current subscribers as well as expired accounts. At the same time, two call centers in Shanghai and Xiamen were at stand-by with the mobile app platform to provide professional service to quake affected users.

General Motors 2013 Sales Reach 1 Million in China

2013-04-22

SHANGHAI – General Motors sold its 1 millionth vehicle in China yesterday, the earliest it has ever done this in a calendar year.

General Motors Donates RMB 4 Million to Earthquake Relief

2013-04-22

SHANGHAI – General Motors is making an initial donation of RMB 4 million to support relief and rebuilding efforts in Ya’an, Sichuan, which was struck by an earthquake on April 20.

General Motors Announces Future Plans in China

2013-04-20

SHANGHAI – General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference it hosted this evening in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013.

General Motors Showcases 53 Production and Concept Vehicles Under Six Brands at Auto Shanghai 2013

2013-04-20

SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures in China are showcasing a record 53 production and concept vehicles under six brands at Auto Shanghai 2013, which runs from April 20-29.

New Buick Riviera Concept Vehicle Makes Global Debut

2013-04-19

SHANGHAI – The new Buick Riviera concept vehicle made its global debut this evening in Shanghai.

Chevrolet Posts 10th Straight Quarter of Record Global Sales

2013-04-16

DETROIT – Chevrolet sold more than 1.18 million vehicles around the world in the first quarter of 2013 achieving its 10th consecutive quarter of record global sales on the strength of products like the Cruze compact car which recently surpassed the 2 million mark in total global sales since its launch in 2009.

GM to Show More Than 50 Models at Auto Shanghai 2013

2013-04-12

SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures will display more than 50 different vehicle models at Auto Shanghai 2013. This year’s leading auto show in China begins on April 20 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.