GM launches Euro-spec Corvette Competition

The Chevrolet Corvette may be America’s sports car, but that isn’t stopping General Motors from giving Europe its own exclusive version of the ‘Vette. Dubbed the Corvette Competition, the limited edition model has been created to commemorate the start of the American Le Mans Series season. As odd as it seems for GM to [...]

GM adds MapQuest, on-the-go destination input functionality to OnStar

General Motors on Tuesday announced two new navigation services to complement OnStar’s Turn-by-Turn live operator service already offered. The first, dubbed Destination Download, allows drivers to input their destinations while on the go with the press of a button that will advise an OnStar operator of their destination, who will then upload directions to [...]

GM moves parts contract from American Axle

The five-week UAW strike at GM’s parts supplier American Axle prompted the North American carmaker to transfer a small contract to Axle rival Dana. Production of 30,000 prop shafts for GM’s small trucks should begin in a matter of weeks, according to sources at Dana. The strike stopped all of GM’s light-truck production in [...]

GM to help dealers to consolidate luxury brands

General Motors is making a push for a four channel distribution network — with Saturn and Chevrolet dealers being stand alone stores and Buick, Pontiac and GMC and Cadillac, Hummer and Saab being lumped together under one roof — and it appears as though the Detroit-based automaker will help those dealers who wish to [...]