Press Releases 2007
2007-12-10 GM Europe sets all-time sales record
Zurich. General Motors (GM) Europe set a new all-time record, with sales of 2,004,172 vehicles from January to November 2007, beating last year's total with a month to spare ...
2007-12-05 J. Christopher (Chris) Preuss named GM Europe Vice President, Communications
Zurich - Effective February 1, 2008, J. Christopher Preuss, currently Executive Director of Global Product and Brand Communications for GM ...
2007-11-14 GM Aims For Leadership in Alternative Propulsion
Shanghai. General Motors demonstrates its global portfolio of alternative propulsion vehicles this week at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2007 in Shanghai ...
2007-11-08 Anthony Lo wins ELLE Style Award 2007
Hong Kong. GME Designer Anthony Lo has been named Asian Designer of the Year at the ELLE Magazine Style Awards 2007 in Hong Kong. He was honored for his work on the Saab ...
2007-11-07 GM Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2007 ...
2007-11-07 GM to Record Non-Cash Charge for a Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance in its Third Quarter Financial Results
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced it will record a net non-cash charge of $39 billion for the third quarter of 2007 ...
2007-11-06 GM and UkrAVTO begin Chevrolet production in Poland
Warsaw. The first Chevrolet built in the European Union rolled off the assembly line of the FSO (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych) plant in Warsaw, Poland, today ...
2007-11-05 Cars from Zaragoza: 25 Years of Success in Europe
Zaragoza. The GM plant Zaragoza is turning 25, and the 8000 employees of GM's largest European production plant have two reasons to celebrate ...
2007-10-26 Cadillac, Corvette and HUMMER in 2008: premières and improvements
The 2008 model year promises to be an exciting year for Cadillac, Corvette and HUMMER in Europe. Apart from the various model year refinements and updates ...
2007-10-08 GM Uzbekistan Joint Venture to build and sell Chevrolets
Tashkent - General Motors, the world's largest carmaker, announced today a joint venture with UzAvtosanoat to assemble and distribute Chevrolet cars in Uzbekistan ...
2007-10-08 Opel/Vauxhall Astra is Europe's Top Seller in September
Zurich. In the first three quarters of 2007, General Motors (GM) Europe sold a record 1,652,082* vehicles, up 123,725 units or 8.1 percent from the same period last year ...
2007-09-25 Opel Antara Built in Russia
Rüsselsheim/St. Petersburg. The first Opel Antara built in Russia-has rolled off the assembly line in St. Petersburg ...
2007-09-11 GM Shows Versatility of Environmental Initiative
Frankfurt. At a press conference at the IAA Frankfurt this morning, General Motors underlined the versatility of its environmental strategy ...
2007-09-11 Chevrolet Volt - GM's Concept Electric Vehicle - Could Nearly Eliminate Trips to the Gas Station
The Chevrolet Volt concept sedan, powered by the E-flex System - GM's next-generation electric propulsion system - and sporting an aggressive, athletic design, could nearly eliminate trips to the gas station. ...
2007-09-03 Heading Toward "Zero Emissions" With GM HydroGen4
With the HydroGen4, GM presents the fourth generation of its fuel cell technology. "Fuel cell propulsion with hydrogen as a fuel highlights General Motors' commitment to take ...
2007-08-31 GM Europe Launches Social Media Newsroom
Company expands its online media services with a new web site to provide users with a tool to share information and to comment on GM's products and services ...
2007-08-31 Environmentally Friendly Mobility in the Spotlight
Frankfurt. General Motors presents eleven world and European premieres at the 62nd IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 - 23, 2007). ...
2007-08-24 GM TAKES NEW COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY OUT OF THE LAB AND ON TO THE ROAD
PONTIAC, Mich. - Engine experts have dreamt about it, talked about it, and lectured about it, and today - for the first time - General Motors Corp ...
2007-08-23 First New Astra Sedan Leaves Production Line in Gliwice
Gliwice, Poland. The first new Astra sedan model has left the production line at General Motor's plant in Gliwice, Poland ...
2007-08-16 Eleven World and European Premieres, Extensive Environmental Initiative
In essence, the environmental strategy of General Motors Europe is to reduce CO2 emissions in the short term and introduce new propulsion technologies in the long term ...
2007-08-09 GM and A123Systems to Co-Develop Lithium-Ion Battery Cell for Chevrolet Volt
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - General Motors Corp. and A123Systems, Inc. will co-develop cells with A123System's nanophosphate battery chemistry for a long-lasting ...
2007-08-01 Phillip A. Zak new Director Exterior Design, GM Europe / Friedhelm Engler new Director of PATAC Design, China
Ruesselsheim. Phillip A. Zak (42) has been appointed Director Exterior Design for GM Europe as of August 1. ...
2007-07-31 GM Reports Preliminary Second Quarter Financial Results
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today released its preliminary financial results for the 2007 second quarter ...
2007-07-30 General Motors Europe, Communications Leadership Changes
Zurich -- President of General Motors Europe, Carl-Peter Forster, today announced a reorganization of the communications function ...
2007-07-27 General Motors Allison Transmission and Aisin Seiki announce changes to joint venture in Japan
TOKYO - Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. and Allison Transmission, General Motors Corporation announced today that their Aisin General Motors Allison (AGMA) joint venture will come to an end on July 31, 2007. ...
2007-07-19 GM Announces Global Quarterly Sales In Excess of 2.4 Million Vehicles; Record Sales Outside United States
DETROIT - General Motors sold 2.405 million cars and trucks around the world in the second quarter of 2007, reporting record sales outside the United States, according to preliminary sales figures released today. ...
2007-07-19 Opel Astra Classic will be built in Serbia
Belgrade. At a press conference in the Serbian parliament today, Božidar Đelić, Deputy Prime Minster of Serbia, Mlađan Dinkić, Minister of the Economy and Regional Development, Predrag Bubalo, Minister of Trade and Services joined Zoran Radojević, General Manager of Grupa Zastava Vozila from Kragujevac, Serbia, and ...
2007-07-17 GM Will Buy 50 Percent Equity Interest in VM Motori
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. announced today it has reached a joint venture agreement with Penske Corporation to purchase 50-percent equity of VM Motori S.p.A, a ...
2007-07-09 GM Europe January-June Sales Reach All-Time Record
Zurich -- In the first semester of 2007, General Motors (GM) Europe sales reached an all-time record of 1,127,871 units*, an increase of 56,373 compared to the first half of 2006. ...
2007-06-30 Opel/Vauxhall To Introduce Low-emission ecoFLEX Models
Berlin. General Motors Europe (GME) today presented an environmental strategy focusing short-term on reducing CO2 emissions and long-term on introducing new propulsion technologies. ...
2007-06-19 Mike Arcamone appointed Vice President GM Powertrain Europe
TURIN - General Motors Powertrain today named Mike Arcamone (48) vice president of GM Powertrain Europe replacing Roger Johansson ...
2007-06-05 GM Awards Advanced Development Battery Contracts For Chevrolet Volt E-Flex System
WILMINGTON, Del. - General Motors has awarded two contracts for advanced development of lithium-ion batteries for its electric drive "E-Flex System," it was announced today at GM's annual shareholder meeting. ...
2007-05-22 Mark Adams is New Vice President of Design for GM Europe
Rüsselsheim. Mark Adams (45), newly appointed GM Europe Vice President of Design, will head the Rüsselsheim-based GM Europe design organization. ...
2007-05-08 Solution for Antwerp
Antwerp/Rüsselsheim. The management of GM Europe and the European Employee Forum (EEF) have agreed on a plan for the assembly plant in Antwerp ...
2007-05-03 GM Reports Preliminary First Quarter Financial Results
DETROIT - General Motors Corp.(NYSE: GM) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2007 ...
2007-04-24 Three Chevrolet Models to be Assembled in Kazakhstan
Astana. The first Chevrolets assembled by General Motors' local partner, Azia Avto, in Ust-Kamenogorsk ...
2007-04-20 General Motors Unveils Second Propulsion System for Chevrolet Volt
Shanghai. GM's global commitment to developing transportation that reduces oil use and promotes energy diversity continued today at the Shanghai Auto Show ...
2007-04-19 Villa d'Este: Who Makes the Best-looking Concept Car?
Cernobbio, Lake Como/Italy. When good looks and elegance are the most important criteria for judging a car ...
2007-04-17 Allocation of Next-Generation Compact Cars Agreed in Europe
Today the management of General Motors Europe and its European workers' representatives had an extensive discussion on the future product allocation of ...
2007-04-17 General Motors Europe to Streamline Production of Next-Generation Compact Car
Zürich/Antwerp. General Motors Europe today announced its plan to allocate assembly of its next-generation compact-sized cars to four manufacturing plants ...
2007-04-10 GM Europe Q1 2007 sales reach all-time record
Zurich -- In the first quarter of 2007, General Motors (GM) Europe sales reached an all-time record of 553,621 units*, ...
2007-04-04 Size doesn't matter: Three Chevrolet Global Minicar Concepts
New York/Zurich - Small is beautiful. This is a surprising lesson Americans visiting the Chevrolet stand at the New York Auto Show are likely to learn. ...
2007-04-04 Chevrolet Trax Concept
New York/Zurich - Active buyers who want to get in touch with their sportier side - or who just want to navigate the urban jungle in a sportier ride ...
2007-04-04 Chevrolet Beat Concept
New York/Zurich - Injo Kim was inspired by everyday heroes when he led the team that designed the Chevrolet Beat concept, which debuts today at the New York Auto Show. ...
2007-04-04 Chevrolet Groove Concept
New York/Zurich - Inspired by a "half-soldier, half-modern" military helmet, the Chevrolet Groove concept is contemporary and funky, ...
2007-03-29 Chevrolet prepared to unveil three Minicar Concepts in New York
The Chevrolet Trax is one of three Chevrolet minicar global concepts that General Motors will unveil at the New York International Auto Show on April 4 ...
2007-03-29 Environmental trends align GM brands
Dudenhofen. General Motors Europe continues its upward trend by focusing on fuel-saving small and compact cars ...
2007-03-29 General Motors Increase Investment and Capacity at New St. Petersburg Assembly Plant
Zurich. General Motors Europe President, Carl-Peter Forster, announced today that the world's largest car-maker will more than double the originally planned capacity of the ...
2007-03-26 GM Achieves Technology Breakthrough with Smart Materials
Warren, Michigan. General Motors scientists at GM's Research and Development Center in Warren, Michigan, have made a technological breakthrough in smart materials ...
2007-03-14 GM Reports 2006 Financial Results
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today posted net income for 2006, excluding special items, of $2.2 billion, or $3.88 per share fully diluted, compared with a net loss of $3.2 billion, or $5.67 per share, in 2005, marking a $5.4 billion improvement. ...
2007-03-13 GM Schedules 2006 Fourth-Quarter and Calendar Year Financial Results Release
General Motors has scheduled the release of its 2006 fourth-quarter and calendar year financial results for 7:00 a.m. EDT, ...
2007-03-06 GM Committed to Energy Diversity
GENEVA - General Motors Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner today reinforced GM's commitment to energy diversity through alternative sources of propulsion with the ...
2007-03-06 Cadillac to Debut GM's Powerful New V-6 Clean Diesel
Geneva - General Motors Corp. unveiled a new 2.9-liter V-6 turbo-diesel engine that features state-of-the-art injection and combustion technology ...
2007-03-06 World Premieres of Exciting Opel GTC Concept and Corsa OPC
Geneva. With four world and four European premieres, as well as a host of other innovations, General Motors ushers in the new automotive spring season at the 77th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 8 - 18, 2007). ...
2007-03-05 Spectacular Reveal of Striking Opel GTC Concept
Geneva. On the eve of the 77th Geneva Motor Show, Opel illuminated the night. Supported by a dramatic light show, the Opel GTC Concept ...
2007-02-07 GM Europe January Sales reach 15 Year Record
Zurich -- In January, General Motors (GM) Europe sales reached a 15-year record for the month ...
2007-02-07 US Premiere In Chicago For New Saturn Astra
Chicago/Rüsselsheim - Premiere of the new Saturn Astra in the USA: the General Motors brand presents the compact sedan for the first time to the North American public at the Chicago Auto Show (February 9 - 18, 2007). ...
2007-01-08 GM Sales Record of Over 2 Million Vehicles in Europe in 2006
Zurich. In 2006, for the first time in its history, General Motors (GM) sold more than two million cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe ...
2007-01-08 Vectra Sister Model Saturn Aura Is North American Car of the Year
Detroit - The Saturn Aura, which shares its vehicle architecture and design language with the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra, yesterday was named the North American Car of the Year ...
2007-01-07 Chevrolet Volt - GM's Concept Electric Vehicle - Could Nearly Eliminate Trips to the Gas Station
DETROIT - The Chevrolet Volt concept sedan, powered by the E-flex System - GM's next-generation electric propulsion system - and sporting an aggressive, athletic design, could nearly eliminate trips to the gas station ...
2007-01-05 GM Awards Lithium-Ion Battery Development Contracts
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced it has awarded advanced battery development contracts to two suppliers to design and test lithium-ion batteries for use in ...
2007-01-05 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept Debuts at North American International Auto Show
Detroit. The Chevrolet Camaro concept was the celebrated star of the American 2006 auto show season. Now, at the beginning of the 2007 auto show season ...