2007-12-15 Results, Relationships and Rocks
GM Vice President Gary Cowger returns to his alma mater, Kettering University, to share his advice for success to graduates. He advises them to remember the importance of teambuilding and prioritizing as they embark on their careers. ...
2007-12-15 University of Wisconsin Green Bay Commencement Remarks
Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager and UW-Green Bay graduate, gives the Class of 2007 advice about succeeding in business as well as in life, drawing on the experiences she has encountered during her 28-year career ...
2007-11-15 GM and Dubai Road and Transport Authority Hybrid Announcement Remarks
Maureen Kempston Darkes salutes the Dubai Road and Transit Authority for participating with GM in an agreement to upgrade taxi fleets from conventional vehicles to hybrids. She points to GMs energy diversity efforts and current and upcoming collection of hybrids, extended-range electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. She said GM is committed to making advanced energy diversity technologies affordable. ...
2007-11-14 Western Automotive Journalists Dinner Remarks
Bob Lutz recaps the just-completed Los Angeles Auto Show media days and GMs product launches there. He also gives journalists a progress report on the North America turnaround plan and GMs work to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions with a host of advanced technologies. ...
2007-11-14 Los Angeles Auto Show Remarks
Bob Lutz and Ed Peper introduce Chevrolet's Fuel Solutions portfolio at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Lutz said the reveals are the result of a promise GM Chairman Rick Wagoner made at the show a year earlier pledging that GM would aggressively pursue fuel-saving and emissions-reducing advanced technologies. ...
2007-11-13 Dubai Motor Show Remarks
GM executives introduce lineup of new cars and trucks to media at the 9th Middle East International Motor Show. The themes are innovation, design and technology. Brands represented include Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, HUMMER ...
2007-11-09 Robert A. Lutz - Annual Salute to Veterans Dinner: Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America
Annual Salute to Veterans Dinner Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America ...
2007-11-09 Annual Salute to Veterans Dinner Remarks
At this fund-raiser for MPVA, Bob Lutz pays tribute to men and women who have served in the military as well as our fallen heros. He encourages those in attendance to support the MPVAs work with gratitude, support and financial donations. A former Marine, Lutz also commends the benefits of military service. ...
2007-11-08 “Detroit’s Enduring Renaissance”
Matt Cullen talks about encouraging progress in Downtown Detroit development. He points to General Motors role as a catalyst in some of this development, calling it Detroits Second Renaissance. ...
2007-11-07 Remarks to Topeka, Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Gary Cowger visits the Topeka Chamber of Commerce to talk to members and others about GMs advanced propulsion strategy to save fuel and reduce emissions, including mentions of the new Malibu sedan that is being built in Kansas City (Fairfax). ...
2007-10-30 GM Daewoo Cheong-Na Proving Ground Opening Ceremony Remarks
Michael Grimaldi, Jim Queen and Rick Wagoner dedicate the new proving ground. Grimaldi said the new proving ground is an example of GM and GM Daewoos commitment to growing operations and capability in Korea and allows GM Daewoo to take quality to a new level and develop better vehicles. ...
2007-10-29 Two-mode Hybrid Transmission Production Celebration Remarks
John Buttermore hosts employees, local and state dignitaries and UAW leaders to celebrate the first GM two-mode hybrid transmission coming off the assembly line. He also talks about GMs investments in fuel-efficient and emissions-reducing technologies and GMs technology leadership. ...
2007-10-11 Diversity and Corporate Citizenship
Rod Gillum, GM Vide President, Corporate Responsibility and Diversity, delivers a speech on GM's commitment to global corporate citizenship and cultural diversity in an ever changing world. ...
2007-10-03 General Motors Green Strategy
Elizabeth Lowery outlines how GMs is communicating its advanced technology efforts to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions with its cars and trucks. She also points to the corporations leadership in ensuring its facilities are more efficient, citing several awards GM has received for its progress in this area. ...
2007-09-13 Importance of Diversity at GM
Rick Wagoner accepts the "Corporate Trade Partner Award" from Rainbow PUSH for GMs leadership in diversity and inclusion in all aspects of business. He discusses GMs commitment in this area. ...
2007-09-13 President’s Appreciation Dinner remarks
Rod Gillum accepts awards on behalf of GM and talks about the rich history of Kettering and its leadership in training engineers. Kettering is named after Charles Boss Kettering, who led the GM Research Laboratories as one of the industrys leading innovators. ...
2007-09-11 Frankfurt Auto Show GM Press Conference Remarks
GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner and GM Europe President Carl-Peter Forster preside over the GM press conference at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The Frankfurt show featured six GM World Premieres, five European Premieres, and the promise of much more to come. ...
2007-09-07 Nashville GM Collection Remarks
General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz talks to media at Nashville GM Collection event to introduce 08 lineup and discuss GMs design-driven culture and the corporations advanced propulsion strategy. He emphasizes the Cadillac CTS and Chevy Malibu sedans but also previews upcoming 2 Mode hybrids and other fuel-saving vehicles. ...
2007-08-12 India Day Remarks
Rod Gillum, VP for corporate responsibility and diversity, celebrates GMs diverse workforce, which includes many Asian Indian employees. He highlights their accomplishments and says GM is heavily invested in growing its presence in India, including the new Talegaon Plant opening this year. ...
2007-08-09 A Good Hand - Robert A. Lutz - Grand Traverse Resort
Going forward, this industry is on the cusp of radical change a transformation. Thats why the theme up here at the conference is Discontinuous Change. And General Motors is ready to meet this challenge, because GM, fortunately for us, is a company that already has a head start in the area of transformation. ...
2007-08-03 Chicago GM Collection Remarks
At GM Collection Mark LaNeve talks about GMs 2008 lineup and about GMs continuing progress in sales and marketing. He also talks about fuel efficiency and GMs aggressive advanced propulsion plan. ...
2007-08-02 Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance Reception
Bob Lutz talks about the steady growth of the Saab brand in the U.S. and in Europe, and particularly notes the redesigned 9-3 as well as the 9-7X Aero. He also pays homage to the Meadow Brook Concours dElegance event in light of its 30th anniversary. ...
2007-07-30 GM China Environmental Protection Initiatives & Green Supplier Chain Recognition Event Remarks
Rod Gillum talks about GMs responsibility to bring solution to the worlds pressing environmental issues and intends to do so by using advanced technology that will reinvent the automobile. ...
2007-07-12 Global Business and the Need for Global Public Policy Solutions
Maureen Kempston Darkes says globalization has brought on a sea change in the way companies do business, challenging the skills, technology and the policy development required to address the challenges presented by global growth. ...
2007-06-29 The Spoken Word Takes Precedence: Opel/Vauxhall ecoFLEX Strategy and GM Environmental Initiatives Media Briefing
GME and Opel executives, along with GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, brief media on various measures GME is taking to reinforce GME's position as an industry leader in environmental initiatives. They also introduce media to Open/Vauxhall's ecoFLEX strategy to lower emissions. ...
2007-06-19 Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America Remarks
Maureen Kempston Darkes talks about the need for all companies even big ones to be entrepreneurial. She said that as more of GMs sales come from outside its North American base of operations, there is a growing importance to be competitive and to go into emerging markets with a level playing field. ...
2007-06-06 GM Chairman Rick Wagoner Remarks to the U.S. Senate Manufacturing Summit, June 6, 2007 in Washington, D.C.
This is an important opportunity to talk about issues that not only affect the auto industry, but really the entire American economy. ...
2007-06-05 Ninety-ninth Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Rick Wagoner remarks at the Ninety-ninth Annual Meeting of Stockholders ...
2007-05-20 The Journey Ahead: A Long and Winding Road of Boundaries and Choices
Thank you President Walker for that kind introduction and this distinguished degree. It's a high honor that I will cherish and display proudly. It's additionally gratifying given my involvement on Lawrence Tech's Board of Trustees and the association I've had with the many great LTU students who have joined the GM team over the years. ...
2007-05-17 Inforum Annual Meeting
In preparing for my remarks today, we asked Terry Barclay and her team what I should talk about and they suggested the subject of leadership which reminded me of the kind of leadership that, for example, Eleanor Josaitis brings to our community. ...
2007-05-08 Re-invention in a Rapidly Changing World
Rick Wagoner shares some thinking about the challenges that the newspaper industry and the traditional automakers face and some of the things that both can do to reinvent themselves in this rapidly changing world. ...
2007-05-03 Remarks to OESA Town Hall
Bo Andersson, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain group vice president, tells OESA members that GMs use of global architectures demands global strategies that do not lose sight of regional requirements. He reviewed the four GPSC objectives and the GPSC toolbox, a process for standardized work. He also commended members for their contribution to increased sales in the GME, LAAM and AP regions. ...
2007-04-23 Bowling Green Assembly Plant Remarks
Bob Lutz visits the Bowling Green plant to talk about GMs progress on the turnaround plan, including product development, advanced technology and design. He lauds the Bowling Green Assembly plant for its successful embracing of the GM Manufacturing System (GMS), which he says will result in better products with lower development costs. ...
2007-04-23 Global Automotive Conference Remarks
Bob Lutz talks about the success of GMs turnaround plan, citing hot new launch products, GMs global product development process that has shaved costs and improved flexibility, and advanced technologies that will result in vehicles that promote energy diversity and produce fewer emissions. ...
2007-04-20 “From Bridge to Bridge and Beyond”
Matt Cullen talks about ongoing efforts to redevelop Detroit and its neighborhoods. He says Detroit has a rich heritage that can be leveraged to effect a Second Renaissance that will spur further growth. ...
2007-04-20 GM Press Conference - Shanghai Auto Show
Thanks, Kevin always a pleasure to be back in Shanghai. Let me add my thanks to our partner, SAIC, as well as everyone at our Shanghai GM and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center joint ventures, for all the hard work and cooperation that went into this terrific Buick Riviera concept. ...
2007-04-18 Washington Automotive Press Association Remarks
Maria Rohrer tells journalists about Buicks growth as an international brand, introduces the current lineup and discusses GMs Buick Pontiac GMC dealer channel strategy ...
2007-04-17 The Emerging Role of Emerging Markets in the Auto Industry
Spoken Word takes precedence ...
2007-04-16 Remarks to Original Equipment Suppliers Association
Jim Queen tells the OESA that GMs global product development process is resulting in improved products, reduced costs, shorter development cycles and improved financial results both for GM and for its suppliers. He points to several products already in the North American marketplace ...
2007-04-04 Chevrolet Triplets Concept Reveal at the New York International Auto Show
Bob Lutz and Ed Welburn introduce three new Chevrolet global mini car concepts Groove, Beat and Trax. ...
2007-03-26 Rick Wagoner's Remarks Regarding Efforts to Improve Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
Thank you, Mr. President. We at General Motors share your vision for reducing oil consumption and greenhouse emissions. ...
2007-03-23 Birthday Tribute to Dr. Dorothy Height
Rod Gillum pays tribute to Dr. Dorothy Heights many accomplishments at her 95th birthday celebration, and points out the NCNWs longtime connection to GM. Dr. Height is nationally and internationally recognized for her contributions to the civil rights movement. ...
2007-03-21 Winning in Today’s Auto Industry: The Challenges of Diverse Cultures, Markets and Economies
Maureen Kempston-Darkes talks about the opportunities and challenges of todays global auto industry, including the importance of being a leader in promoting energy diversity, global product development practices and market and workplace diversity. ...
2007-03-21 Announcement to Washington Automotive Press Association
Chet Huber talks about how GMs OnStar has become an industry-leading safety and security service. With the GM Foundation, he announced an initiative with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC Foundation to development guidelines for using OnStar AACN crash data to help emergency responders and hospitals treat life-threatening crash injuries more quickly and effectively. ...
2007-03-20 Automotive Press Association Remarks
Steve Shannon tells journalists about Buicks growth as an international brand, introduces the current lineup and discusses GMs Buick Pontiac GMC dealer channel strategy ...
2007-03-19 “Build a Dream” Awards Remarks
Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner stresses the importance of hard work and commitment to students at Urban Youth Racing School. He uses successful examples of African Americans who have been involved with General Motors, such as Rev. Leon Sullivan, Tiger Woods and GMs Ed Welburn. ...
2007-03-14 Climate Change and Energy Security: Perspectives from the Automobile Industry
2007-03-06 GM Safe Kids Buckle Up Event
Rod Gillum, GM Vice for Corporate Responsibility and Diversity, outlines the progress GM has made over the years as sponsor of Safe Kids Buckle Up Worldwide, an ongoing program to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of properly restraining children on every ride. ...
2007-03-06 Cadillac Media Dinner
GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz discussed the evolution of the companys global product development process and along with Cadillac General Manager James Taylor, talked about Cadillacs growing presence in Europe. The GM executives also introduced the new Cadillac BLS wagon. ...
2007-03-06 General Motors Press Conference at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show
GM Chairman Rick Wagoner discusses the companys strategy to achieve environmental and technology leadership. In addition, along with GM-Europe President Carl-Peter Forster, Mr. Wagoner presides over the introduction of four world-premieres and four European premieres. ...
2007-02-14 GM of Canada Press Conference Remarks
Arturo Elias, Marc Comeau and Bob Lutz talk about GM product momentum in Canada, especially momentum around passenger cars. They talk about GMs global product development process and how it affects Canadian facilities they also outline GMs efforts to use advanced technologies to promote energy diversity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ...
2007-02-07 Saturn Press Conference Remarks by Troy Clarke at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show
General Motors is introducing new vehicle after new vehicle all aimed at capturing the hearts of our customers. In fact, 40 percent of our sales volume is tied to new products this year, and Saturn is certainly getting its fair share. ...
2007-02-07 Pontiac Press Conference Remarks by Bob Lutz and John Larson
You know, if you ask most true enthusiasts what is absolutely critical for a really great car, it usually will come down to three very basic elements great power, great handlingand great looks. ...
2007-02-02 Facing the Challenges in Remaining the Number One Automaker
Troy Clarke addresses the challenges GM faces as the number-one automaker, particularly in the areas of public policy and public perception. ...
2007-02-02 AYES Reception at the NADA Convention -- Rick Wagoner Remarks
Rick Wagoner recounts the growth of the Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) program over the last 12 years and previews the E-Learning tool that will facilitate AYES programs being open to all dealerships nationwide in 2008. ...
2007-01-30 GM Vice President of Environment and Energy Beth Lowery's remarks to the Senate Energy Committee on GM's advance technology product plans
Good afternoon. My name is Elizabeth Lowery and I am Vice President for Environment and Energy at General Motors. I am pleased to be able to speak to you today regarding GMs plans for development and implementation of advanced technologies. ...
2007-01-16 Remarks to Automotive News World Congress - Rick Wagoner
At the Automotive News World Congress Rick Wagoner addressed a number of issues including GM's turnaround performance in 2006, how major automakers are more alike than different, how companies win in the global auto industry, the importance of electrically driven vehicles and energy diversity, the need for our government to promote energy diversity, a global auto industry, and an industry outlook. ...
2007-01-11 GM NA Update to Automotive Securities Analysts
Troy Clarke reviews the progress that has been made in GM North America in 2006, including the corporations sales and marketing strategy, and focus on improving both aggregate contribution and structural costs. Mr. Clarke also provided an outlook for 2007. ...
2007-01-11 Automotive Analysts Meeting - Rick Wagoner Remarks
Rick Wagoner reviews GM's 2006 performance and the priorities for 2007. ...
2007-01-11 Automotive Analysts Meeting - Robert A. Lutz Remarks
A review of GMs recently launched products and global product development process. ...
2007-01-09 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Reveal
Chevrolet General Manager Ed Pepper is joined by GMNA President Tory Clarke and Bobbie Thomas from the Fashion Police, for the reveal of the all-new Chevrolet midsize car. ...
2007-01-08 CTS Reveal at the NAIAS– Jim Taylor et. al. Remarks
Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor reveals the 2008 CTS after a group of designers, engineers and assemblers proceed him with descriptions of their roles in the development and manufacture of the all-new Cadillac. ...
2007-01-07 Chevrolet Volt Press Conference - Bob Lutz Remarks
This Chevy Volt is a real-world example of how E-Flex can be configured in an extended range EV. ...
2007-01-07 Chevrolet Volt Press Conference - Rick Wagoner Remarks
Rick Wagoner introduces a dynamic concept vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. ...