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2006-12-07 Continuing Momentum: In GM and In Lansing
Troy Clarke discusses GMs history and commitment to Lansing and next steps in the GMNA turnaround.President, General Motors North America ...

2006-12-06 Cutting through the Clutter to Reach Customers
Gary Cowger explains how GM has changed its approach to internal and external communication to better connect with its important audiences during the face of its corporate turnaround. ...

2006-11-29 Motor Press Guild - The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show
The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show  ...

2006-11-21 Gaining Momentum in the GMNA Turnaround: Next Steps
Troy Clarke discusses his role as GMNA president, and his thoughts on how GM North America will accelerate its turnaround progress. ...

2006-11-06 Corporate Responsibility Award Acceptance Speech
The GM vice Chairman accepts the U.S. State Departments Corporate Responsibility Award on behalf of the GM-Colombia team which was honored for their social commitment to Colombia. ...

2006-11-05 "The Government’s Role in Accelerating Innovation"
The GM Chairman discusses technology and the role that government can play in accelerating the adoption of solutions for removing the motor vehicle from the environmental equation. ...

2006-11-01 Creating Winning Brands at General Motors - Building on the Success of HUMMER
Mr DiGiovanni outlines Hummers amazing success story as an illustration of how GM is building its brands. ...

2006-10-18 Convergence 2006
It's great to be here this evening to help conclude "Convergence 2006," by trying to sum up several of the trends and ideas you've talked about over the past several days. ...

2006-10-16 "Converging on Sustainability: The Time Is Now"
DETROIT - Larry Burns, Vice President, Research & Development and Strategic Planning for General Motors Corporation, delivers keynote address at Convergence 2006. ...

2006-10-13 Leading in a Borderless World: GM's Lessons Learned
Troy Clarke discusses the impact of globalization on the automotive industry and shares his observations on succeeding in various regions of the world. ...

2006-10-04 Rick Wagoner's Remarks Regarding GM's Decision On The Proposed Alliance With Renault/Nissan
A couple of hours ago, we issued a joint press release with Nissan and Renault, stating that we have agreed to terminate discussions on the three-way alliance. This follows a unanimous decision by our Board of Directors that the structure of the proposed alliance would not be in the best interests of GM and its stockholders. ...

2006-09-28 GM Turnaround Update
GM vice Chairman Bob Lutz provides and update on the state of General Motors, and why the company is in better shape than its been in for a long, long time. ... ...

2006-09-27 Hummer France Dealership Grand Opening
Bob Lutz congratulates dealer owners on grand opening of new Hummer dealership. ... ...

2006-09-27 Achieving Success
The GM Purchasing VP outlines his three step formula for achieving success networking, understanding business needs through data driven analysis, and being determined and passionate about whatever one is working toward. ...

2006-09-26 Corsa Production Celebration
Rick Wagoner congratulates plant employees on the high quality production of the new Opel Corsa at the Zaragoza, Spain Assembly Plant. ... ...

2006-09-06 Rick Wagoner Announces Best Warranty of Any Full-Line Automaker
I am pleased to announce that GM is offering, beginning with the 2007 model year, the best warranty of any full-line manufacturer. We are expanding our powertrain warranty in the United States and Canada, to 5 years or 100,000 miles. ...

2006-08-10 Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars

2006-08-08 Flexible Manufacturing As Defined by General Motors
Mary Barra discusses GMs strategy for global manufacturing flexibility, which enables to respond to changing customer demands quickly and efficiently. She outlines how GM will not only being flexible in a given plant, but also across the globe. ...

2006-08-02 Silverado/Sierra Press Introduction
Rick Wagoner reveals the new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra to the media. As GMs highest-volume products, the new pickups play a critical part in our NA turnaround plan. ...

2006-07-13 From Medicaid to Retiree Benefits: How Seniors Impact America's Health Care Costs
Rick Wagoner testifies before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging regarding GM's efforts to reduce costs by improving the delivery and efficiency of health care services. ...

2006-06-26 U.S.-Arab Relationship in 2020: After the Oil
Maureen Kempston Darkes participated on a panel discussion and details why GM is still bullish on the Arab market. She also outlines what GM is doing to build relationships and pick up its market share with Arab nations. ...

2006-06-26 Opening Statement - General Motors Press Conference

2006-06-21 Welcome Reception of the National Newspaper Publishers Association
Rick Wagoner welcomed the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the national organization of African-American newspaper publishers, to its convention taking place in Detroit. ...

2006-06-13 Investing in Russia
Rick Wagoner breaks ground on GMs newest operation in Russia, which will soon assemble the Chevrolet Captiva. He discusses the great potential for the Russian market. ...

2006-06-08 Tomorrow's Engineers
Rick Wagoner thanks "A World in Motion" volunteers for helping more students learn about math and science. He discusses why there is a critical need for more U.S. engineering graduates. ...

2006-06-07 Conquering Inner Space
GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz shares his thoughts about the quality and design of automotive interiors, discusses some trends and some of whats going on at GM. Of course, the most important thing is to focus on the customer... ...

2006-06-06 GM Chairman Addresses Stockholders at Annual Meeting
WILMINGTON, Del. - 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 ...

2006-06-01 Warren Transmission Press Announcement
Rick Wagoner announces that General Motors will invest an additional $330 million in its newest family of front-wheel-drive six-speed transmissions, which will be built in Warren, Mich. ...

2006-05-16 Brighter Futures
Gary Cowger talks about the potential for GM and the Lansing community to support a brighter future by investing in education and community activities. The speech was given at a fundraising event for the Lansing-area Building Brighter Futures Endowment. ...

2006-05-05 Welcome Remarks – JDRF Promise Ball
Rick Wagoner discusses the importance of finding a cure for juvenile diabetes. He introduces Alec Lepper, the son of Indianapolis Metal Fab employee, Chris Lepper. Alec was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2005. ...

2006-04-12 "Americans and Automobiles: Re-igniting the Passion"

2006-03-12 Turning Around
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz talks about the importance of the fleet business to GM as well as the company's progress in turning around its business in the United States. ...

2006-03-10 "Past, Present and Future of Alternative Fuels"
Beth Lowery discusses GM's new E85 marketing campaign and shows two of the campaign's TV commercials, as part of her presentation of GM's short, mid-and long-term alternative fuels strategy. ...

2006-02-17 Becoming Globally Competitive in a Changing World
Rick Wagoner discusses the impact of globalization on General Motors, in addition to GM's turnaround plan and South Florida marketing initiatives. ...

2006-02-01 Baltimore Transmission Plant Announcement
Rick Wagoner announced a $118 million capital investment for a revolutionary new transmission that will be built in White Marsh, Maryland. The new "two-mode" hybrid technology will enable GM and its partners to offer the first U.S.-developedAmerican-madeconsumer hybrid vehicles on the market. ...

2006-01-20 Globalization of the Economy and the Importance of Diversity in the Workplace
During the 10th Anniversary of the Womens Health Matters Forum Maureen speaks to the audience on the importance of diversity in the workplace and the improved focus on women's health. Maureen also addresses the large role women have thoughout the world when influencing purshase behavior. ...

2006-01-18 Saturn Revitalization: Product and Marketing
Discussion of Saturn's growth and revitalization including its growing product portofilio and targeted brand marketing. ...

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