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GM Receives Most Initial Quality Awards Among Automakers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – General Motors built on a strong performance in last year's J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, placing about 50 percent of its vehicles in the top three of their respective segments with a company-best eight segment awards.

4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 Offers Best-in-Class Capability

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The all-new 4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 powering the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will be the most capable standard V-6 in any full-size pickup truck – leading the segment in city fuel economy and helping customers save money through a host of fuel-saving technologies.

Chevrolet Revs Up for Its Return to The Oscars®

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Every year, tens of millions of viewers in the United States watch The Oscars. For the next five years, Chevrolet will advertise its award-winning vehicles as part of this night of stars.

Chevrolet Named Title Sponsor of MLB’s Home Run Derby

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:21:00 +0000

DETROIT – Chevrolet, the “Official Vehicle of Major League Baseball” since 2005, is now swinging for the fences as title sponsor of the 2013 Chevrolet Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball Properties and Chevrolet announced the sponsorship on Monday.

Toyota Canada, Inc.: Toyota named Reader’s Digest “Most Trusted Brand” in Canada for fifth consecutive year

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:23 +0000

Toyota also chosen again by Canadians as most trusted hybrid car manufacturer TORONTO, ON., (June 18, 2013) – For the past 5 years, when Reader’s Digest has asked Canadians which passenger car manufacturer they trust the most, the...

Buick LaCrosse Priced at $34,060

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – The 2014 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $34,060, including a $925 destination charge. Standard equipment includes next-generation IntelliLink connectivity, an eight-inch reconfigurable color cluster display, eight air bags and an eAssist powertrain that offers an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg.

BMW Drivers Shine at the Diamond Cellar Classic with one win, three top-five?s and three top-10?s across four classes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:15:00 +0000

BMW drivers totaled one victory, three top-five and three top-10 finishes across four class of competition at Saturday’s GRAND-AM Diamond Cellar Classic at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, in Lexington, Ohio.

The All-New BMW 4 Series Coupe

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:00:00 +0000

The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe marks the beginning of a new era for coupes at BMW. Launched as the latest generation of BMW’s sporty mid-size Coupe, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe embodies the very essence of dynamics and aesthetic appeal...

Honda Automobiles: Honda Civic and Honda Odyssey Earn Best Retained Value Awards from Edmunds.com

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Honda models have captured three 2013 Best Retained Value Awards from Edmunds.com. The Honda Civic was honored in both the Sedan and Coupe $20-$30k categories and the Honda Odyssey led the minivan segment for maintaining the highest projected residual value after five years of ownership as a percentage of value when new.

"Honda models definitely punch above their weight when it comes to value with class-leading quality, safety ratings, standard features and a company commitment to avoid value-sapping fleet sales" said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of automobile operations for American Honda. "Updates to the 2013 Civic took it from best-selling in 2012 to undeniably best-in-segment this year, and with a significantly-updated Odyssey on the way this summer, we're looking forward to providing even more value to American families."

For more information about the Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards, visit http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/best-retained-value-cars.html.

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Dan Akerson Remarks to Boston CEO Club

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:00:00 +0000

BOSTON – General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson addressed the Boston CEO Club on Thursday, discussing the potential for greater in-car connectedness. His prepared remarks follow. As always, the speaker’s words are definitive.

All-New CTS Sedan Ascends into Midsize Luxury Segment

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:47:00 +0000

DETROIT – When the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan arrives in dealerships this fall, it will offer more interior space, power and technology with more than 20 new standard features compared with the current model.

Toyota Canada, Inc.: Toyota Tops Annual Ranking of ‘Best Global Green Brands’ Again

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:08:18 +0000

TORONTO, ON [Jun 13, 2013] For the second consecutive year, Toyota is No. 1 on the annual ranking of the 50 global brands with the most environmental appeal. The 2013 Best Green Global Brands ranking combines Interbrand’s measuring of the public’s...

Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Delivers Classic Muscle Car Torque

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Imagine quick off-the-line acceleration reminiscent of a classic muscle car combined with the efficiency of a fuel-sipping compact sedan. Dream on? Believe it.

BMW 3 Series Coupe Earns Best Retained Value? for $35K-$45K Coupes According to Edmunds.com

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:00:00 +0000

The BMW 3 Series Coupe has again earned the Edmunds.com Best Retained Value® award for the $35K-$45K Coupe category.

Rogue Named Cadillac Creative Agency of Record

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

DETROIT – Cadillac selected a new agency called Rogue as its creative agency of record, following a review process. Cadillac expects this move to further enable its growth.

GM, BMW Complete Testing on DC Fast Charge Station Use

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

WARREN, Mich. – Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC “Combo” Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 80 percent charge in about 20 minutes.

BMW CONNECTEDDRIVE WINS 2013 TELEMATICS UPDATE AWARD.

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:30:00 +0000

BMW won for “Best Safety & Security Solution” at the 2013 Telematics Update Awards in Detroit.

BMW, GM Engineers Complete Testing on DC Fast Charge Station Usage

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:15:00 +0000

Engineers from BMW AG and General Motors recently passed a milestone in the adoption of the new Society of Automotive Engineers industry standard for DC Fast Charging.

Chevrolet Signs with United States Soccer Federation

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:30:00 +0000

SEATTLE – Chevrolet and the United States Soccer Federation announced a three-year sponsorship deal today that makes Chevrolet the Official Partner of U.S. Soccer and helps the brand leverage the sport’s surging popularity in the U.S., where a soccer player lives in 30 percent of households.

GM Takes Next Step to Simplify, Enhance Business

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:31:00 +0000

DETROIT – General Motors today announced an all-new Global Business Services group that will streamline back-office processes to improve service quality, reduce complexity and achieve cost efficiencies. Diana Tremblay is named Global Business Services vice president and will report to Dan Ammann, GM senior vice president and chief financial officer.