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August 26, 2008

GM Adds More ‘Xtra Fuel Economy’ Truck and SUV Models

DETROIT – GM announced on Aug. 12 the addition of fuel-efficient XFE versions of the Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon for the 2009 model-year. Chevrolet earlier in the year added the 36-mpg XFE model to its Cobalt lineup.

Tags: Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Tahoe, GM, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon , XFE , Xtra Fuel Economy

August 20, 2008

GM Statement Regarding Medium Duty Truck Business

DETROIT - Due to significant marketplace and economic changes, GM and Navistar have decided not to renew the memorandum of understanding to purchase GM’s medium-duty truck business, which has expired.

Tags: GM, Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, Navistar

August 13, 2008

GM Extends Engine Supply Agreement With Navistar Affiliate MWM International Motores

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – The board of directors of General Motors Brazil and MWM International Motores, an affiliate of Navistar Inc., have signed a strategic agreement to manufacture 420,000 units of a completely new diesel engine to serve GM’s new vehicle line to be launched by 2011.

Tags: Engine, GM, MWM International Motores, Navistar

July 23, 2008

Edge Receives CARB/EPA Certification on All Products for Gasoline-Powered Ford, Dodge, and GM Vehicles

OGDEN, UTAH — Edge Products has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for all of its Ford, Dodge, and GM products for gasoline-powered vehicles.

Tags: CARB Certification, Dodge, Edge Products, EPA Certification, Ford, GM

June 24, 2008

GM Suspends Work on Future Trucks to Focus on Cars

DETROIT – General Motors delayed plans to replace its fleet of profitable large pickups and SUVs and will focus on developing cars that promise improved fuel economy.

Tags: GM, GMT10XX, Trucks

June 11, 2008

GM to End Work at Four Truck Plants

DETROIT – General Motors Corp (GM) is expected to announce that it will stop production at four truck plants in North America.

Tags: GM, Plant Closes, Truck Plants

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