2005-12-12 Successful Women Leaders
First of all, I truly respect the Arab International Womens Forum, and your mission of empowering women in the business community. ...
2005-12-11 Dubai Motor Show Press Conference
In GM's world, this region is combined with our operations in Latin America and Africa to form GM Latin America, Africa and Middle East, or LAAM. ...
2005-11-21 Rick Wagoner Special Employee Broadcast on Manufacturing Restructuring Actions
2005-11-15 Carl-Peter Forster Remarks at the Dagens Industry Congress
Gave vision for future of Saab and how restructuring efforts will continue to strengthen the brand. The need for GM intergration is necessary, especially in more mature Eurpean and U.S. markets. How GM's globlized product development efforts can best help Saab to become a successful and growing brand. ...
2005-11-10 Remarks by Elizabeth A. Lowery at the Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Conference
This morning I'd like to outline for you the advanced technology strategy of General Motors, our commitment to environmental responsibility, and our plans to work toward eliminating vehicle emissions. ...
2005-11-01 Cowger Remarks to Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Theres no doubt that this last year has been a difficult one. In fact, theres a lot going on thats impacted General Motors. U.S. market and economic conditions have been uncertain oil prices rose dramatically causing a change in the auto industrys sales mix ...
2005-10-28 Chinese Affinity Group Annual Meeting
Our affinity groups play an important role in supporting GMs diverse employee base. And, the Chinese Affinity Group is very dedicated to making our Asian employees feel welcomed and valued here. ...
2005-10-17 3rd Quarter 2005 Earnings Broadcast
The North American turnaround plan that I laid out in June consists of four key elements first, really raising the bar in the execution of our new cars and trucks second, revitalizing our sales and marketing strategy third, intensifying our focus on cost and quality, and fourth, addressing our health care cost burden. ...
2005-10-11 Product Development at General Motors
Good afternoon, everyone, it's a pleasure for me to be with you today, and to speak to you on the subject of - Product Development at GM. ...
2005-10-10 Motor Museums: A place for education, inspiration, preservation and preparation
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz shares his thoughts on the importance of the world's motor museums as well as the vehicles that populate them, and the industry to which they pay homage. Speaking candidly, Lutz also explains his point of view on the Darwinian tendencies of the global automotive industry. ...
2005-09-14 Vision for the Future of the Automotive Industry
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz talks about the future of the automotive industry. He takes a brief retrospective at what has been accomplished in the industry and an in-depth look into what lies ahead. ...
2005-09-13 2005 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show General Motors Press Conference
Comments by Frederick A. Henderson, Group Vice President, GM Corporation and Chairman, GM Europe Carl-Peter Forster, President, GM Europe James E. Taylor, General Manager, Cadillac Division Erhard L. Spranger, Executive Director, Chevrolet Europe Jan-Ake Jonsson, Managing Director, Saab Automobile AB Hans H. Demant, GM Europe Vice President, Engineering and Managing Director, Adam Opel AG ...
2005-09-12 2005 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show General Motors Premiere Night
Comments by Robert A. Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Global Product Development Alain Visser, Executive Director, European Marketing Opel/Vauxhall Bryan Nesbitt, Executive Director, GM Europe Design ...
2005-08-22 GM's Support of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Gary Cowger reinforces General Motor's commitment to helping build a national memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the Mall in Washington, D.C. This event is aimed at including children in the initiative. ...
2005-08-04 Let's Rock
General Motors Group Vice President of Global Product Planning John Smith gives attendees at the Management Briefing Seminars a preview of great things to come. As GM's Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America, Middle East and Africa regions fair well, the recovery for GM North America is gearing up. And, a core tenant of that recovery is product. ...
2005-08-02 Product Process Development: Customizing Product Development from Standardized Platforms
Saturn is embrking on a major product revitalizaiton and will double its portfolio by introducing three dynamic new vehicles. Saturn announced that the all-new midsize crossover utility slated to debut in late 2006 will be named "Outlook" and confirmed the Saurn's 2007 midsize sedan will carry the name "Aura". ...
2005-08-01 Leveraging Performance Brands
Reuss describied GM's strategy for developing and manufacturing low-volume vehicles in-house, using the Pontiac Solstice and its Saturn and Opel/Vauxhall sister vehicles as examples. He also gave an update on the GM Performance Division, highlighting the Cadillac V-Series, Chevy SS models, and other performance variants that GM is using to successfully strengthen its mainstream brands. ...
2005-07-20 Automotive Youth Educational System (AYES) 10th Anniversary Dinner
Rick Wagoner highlighted the importance of the AYES program. The program was conceived 10-years ago by Jack Smith to educate the next generation of technicians in automotive dealerships. Today, the program has become a model for "school-to-career" apprenticeship programs in the U.S. ...
2005-06-29 Beth Lowery Remarks for WAPA Luncheon
I always enjoy visiting Washington, and I cant think of a better time for me to be here speaking to you about the issues that affect General Motors, and what GM is doing to improve the performance of its vehicles, today and tomorrow. ...
2005-06-10 Remarks by Rick Wagoner to The 19th Annual 100 Black Men of America Conference
Rick Wagoner addresses the importance of motivating children to achieve and to realize their full potential. He sites many ways in which GM and the 100 Black Men of America rae doing just that. Rick emphasises that to succeed in today's global marketplace, we need a diverse workforce. ...
2005-06-07 GM Chairman Addresses Stockholders At Annual Meeting
General Motors Corp. (NYSE GM) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today delivered a state of the business address at the company's annual meeting of stockholders. The following are his remarks ...
2005-05-28 From Bare Land to Two Manufacturing Plants: Meeting the Changing Needs of China's Consumers
General Motors Group Vice President and GM Asia Pacific President open GM's second manufacturing plant in Shanghai. Clarke attributed much of GM's success in the region to an outstanding management and employee team, and an outstanding partnership with SAIC. ...
2005-05-19 Strong Brands Win - Remarks by Mark LaNeve
When I spoke to you two years ago, we talked about Cadillac - where I resided for most of the last four years. The renaissance of the Cadillac brand was well under way, and I'm pleased to report that it's still going strong. ...
2005-04-25 Yosemite National Park Celebrates Delivery of GM Hybrid-Powered buses
GM's advanced hybrid propulsion system for buses, which offers greater fuel economy and dramatically lower emissions over conventional diesel buses, is powering shuttle buses in Yosemite National Park and in 22 cities across the country. The hybrid buses are also helping to reduce the noise level in the park as they operate with sound levels comparable to that of passenger cars. ...
2005-04-14 SAE World Congress Annual Banquet
Rick Wagoner announced a pledge of $5 million to the SAE Foundation's centennial campaign entitled "Inspiring A New Generation." The campaign, which coincides with the celebration of SAE International's 100th anniversity, will be conducted in two pahases. The goal of Phase 1 is to raise $20 million to support SAE programs such as A World In Motion and Collegiate Design Series. ...
2005-04-12 The Lost Art of Fun
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz talks about catering to the needs and whims of the so-called weekend warriors He asserts that somewhere along the line, this industry forgot that a sizeable chunk of the road-going population actually thinks that driving is fun, and those who recognize that have done well for themselves. ...
2005-03-31 It's All About Product
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz talks about GM's brands, new GM products in the marketplace and products to come. ...
2005-03-23 Connecting with the Customer
Gary Cowger stressed the competition today is much tougher than it's ever been. So we in this industry have to work harder the ever to identify, understand and reach the potential buyers of our vehicles. And we have to do so in increasingly innovative and personal ways - connecting with the customer. ...
2005-03-09 RSS. CRM. SMS. IM. Blogs. Leading in a brave new communications world
With so many choices, so much competition, and so many information avenues, GM has to be pretty innovative in the marketing arena to get our messages heard and understood. It really impacts how we lead in todays constantly changing business environment. GM employs a diversity of methods from traditional -- like TV, print and radio advertising -- to the untraditional -- like the Oprah G6 giveaway, blogging and podcasting. ...
2005-02-10 Remarks by Rick Wagoner to the Economic Club of Chicago
This is a very important show for the industry. If you haven't yet had the chance, I hope you'll get in soon to check it out, especially the GM display. ...
2005-02-07 Entrepreneurship and the Spirit of America
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz gives an enlightening and refreshing talk on entreprenuership within America and, more importantly, the established corporation. In this lively discussion, Lutz cites examples where entreprenuership and innovation fell short of the mark as well as hit the nail on the head. ...
2005-01-30 Only GM
General Motors is leading the industry in ways that only GM can. GM has a major impact on the economy, and takes its leadership role seriously. Gary Cowger announces that GM will make OnStar standard on all of its North American vehicles by 2007 and StabiliTrak standard by 2010. ...
2005-01-30 GM Franchise Meeting: 2005 National Automotive Dealers Association
Rick Wagoner descibes the importance of dealer relations. He discusses "The GM Difference -- all the things that make dealers confident and excited. He spells out 6 global principles that define how GM is committed to working with its dealers. ...
2005-01-09 2005 NAIAS GM Advanced Technology Press Conference: "The Journey - A Play in 3 Acts" Act I: Advanced Technology
Rick Wagoner introduces the GM Sequel --- another significant step toward the reinvention of the automobile. While the cncept is not yet affordable, it is very do-able. ...
2005-01-05 Pontiac Begins with Performance
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz declares that Pontiac is albout performance and GM is putting the pedal to the metal in getting out exciting products for the division. He talks about the initial produts in Pontiac's performance makeover as well as introduces the latest installment, the Torrent. ...