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July 7, 2010 - Industry News

GM Offers 2011 Truck Guide

DETROIT - GM Fleet and Commercial is now offering its new "2011 Car & Truck Guide," a resource that provides information on the manufacturer's vehicle lineup, technology, personnel and services.

Tags: 2011 MY, GM, Truck Guide

July 7, 2010 - Industry News

Jasper Offers Late-Model Duramax Running Complete Diesel Engine

JASPER, IN - Jasper Engines & Transmissions has the latest style GM 6.6L Duramax Running Complete Remanufactured diesel engine available for purchase. Until now Jasper only offered the Complete format.

Tags: Chevrolet, Duramax, Express, GM, GMC, Jasper Engine, Kodiak, Savana, Sierra, Silverado, Topkick

March 9, 2010 - Industry News

GM Fleet & Commercial Ops. Product Portfolio Recognized

DETROIT - Recently, notable publications and organizations have recognized General Motors vehicles for overall quality, safety, and engine performance. Among those named are cars and trucks important in meeting GM Fleet and Commercial Operations customers' broad range of needs.

Tags: award, Consumer Digest, Fleet, GM, IntelliChoice, U.S. News & World Report, Ward's

February 9, 2010 - Industry News

GM Adds B-20 Biofuel Capability to Heavy-Duty Lineup

GRAPEVINE, TX - General Motors' new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially revised to include B-20 capability, as well as meet strict new emissions standards effective this year.

Tags: biodiesel, diesel , GM

January 13, 2010 - Industry News

GM Announces New Director of Fleet & Commercial Operations

DETROIT - General Motors announced 31-year company veteran Brian Small has been named executive director for Fleet and Commercial Operations, succeeding Jim Campbell, promoted in December to head the automaker's Chevrolet brand.

Tags: Brian Small, Executive Director of Fleet & Commercial, GM, Jim Campbell

December 16, 2009 - Industry News

Chevrolet Offers Dealer-Installed Wireless Internet Systems for SUVs, Trucks & Vans

DETROIT - Owners of several Chevrolet models can transform their vehicle into a rolling Wi-Fi hot spot with Chevrolet Wi-Fi by Autonet Mobile.

Tags: Autonet Mobile, Chevrolet Wi-Fi, GM, Wireless Internet

December 15, 2009 - Industry News

New Wireless Internet Available for Chevrolet Models

DETROIT - A new dealer-installed system now available for several Chevrolet models enables full Internet access inside the vehicle, and up to a 150 feet radius around the vehicle with a laptop or mobile Wi-Fi device.

Tags: Autonet Mobile, Chevrolet Wi-Fi, GM, Web access, Wireless Internet

December 9, 2009 - Industry News

Campbell Named General Manager of Chevrolet

DETROIT - General Motors announced Dec. 9 that Jim Campbell has been named general manager - Chevrolet, effective immediately. In his previous assignment, Campbell was general manager of GM's Fleet and Commercial Operations.

Tags: appointment, Chevrolet, FCO, GM

September 22, 2009 - Industry News

GM to Invest $21M for 2011 Light-Duty Crew Cab Production

FLINT, MI - The $21-million investment will enable GM to produce both heavy- and light-duty trucks on the same assembly line.

Tags: Chevrolet Silverado, Flint assembly plant, GM, GMC Sierra, heavy-duty trucks, light-duty trucks

August 26, 2009 - Industry News

Navistar Engine Group Receives GM Award

WARRENVILLE, IL - Navistar Engine Group has been awarded the 2008 General Motors Supplier Merit Award for Outstanding Power Train and excellent performance in quality, service, technology, and price.

Tags: award, General Motors Supplier Merit Award, GM, Navistar

August 18, 2009 - Industry News

GM Working on Medium-Duty Truck Agreement

DETROIT - General Motors said it is working on a new agreement for medium-duty truck dealers that will allow them to continue to provide warranty, maintenance, and repair services.

Tags: dealers, GM, medium-duty trucks, warranty

June 11, 2009 - Industry News

GM Ends Production of Medium-Duty Trucks

DETROIT - General Motors Corp, which filed for bankruptcy protection a week ago, said in a statement June 8 that it would cease production of medium-duty trucks by July 31.

Tags: Chevrolet Kodiak , GM, GMC TopKick, medium-duty

April 7, 2009 - Industry News

Vincentric Announces 2009 Best Fleet Value Awards

BINGHAM FARMS, MI – Vincentric announced the winners of its 2009 Best Fleet Value in America awards, with strong fleet product lines from General Motors and Toyota each earning seven awards, and Ford with five winning vehicles.

Tags: 2009 Best Fleet Value in America awards, Chrysler LLC , fleet product lines, Ford, GM, Toyota, Vincentric, Volvo

December 3, 2008 - Industry News

With a Transfer Flow’s 50-Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank System Extends Truck Range

CHICO, CA - According to Transfer Flow, Inc., its 50-gallon auxiliary fuel tank helps trucks increase their range and save money at the pumps.

Tags: 50-gallon, auxillary fuel tank, Dodge, Ford, GM, Pickups, Transfer Flow

November 11, 2008 - Industry News

MTE Launches GM Hood Assist

MONROE, WI – Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. (MTE), headquartered in Monroe, Wis., is proud to announce the launch of a new product designed to make it easier to open the hood on larger GM model trucks — the MTE Hood Assist.

Tags: GM, Hood Assist, Monroe Truck Equipment, MTE

September 23, 2008 - Industry News

Nikkei Business Says GM in Talks to Sell Truck Ops to Isuzu

TOKYO – General Motors Corp is in talks to sell its midsize-truck operations to Isuzu Motors but Japan’s No. 2 truck maker said it had received no such offer.

Tags: GM, Isuzu, Navistar International, Truck Operations

September 23, 2008 - Industry News

Trucks, SUVs Gain Market Share at GM, Ford

DETROIT– General Motors Corp. (GM) and Ford Motor Co. executives said sales of trucks and SUVs in August again made up a bigger share of total sales as gasoline prices continued to fall from record highs in July.

Tags: Ford, GM, Market Share, SUVs, trucks

September 9, 2008 - Industry News

GM Adjusts Pickup, SUV Designs to Improve Fuel Mileage Up to 7%

DETROIT – General Motors Corp. is boosting fuel economy for full-size pickups and SUVs by as much as seven percent by making them lighter and more streamlined.

Tags: fuel mileage, GM, pickup, SUV

August 26, 2008 - Industry News

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 - Industry News

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 - Industry News

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 - Industry News

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 - Industry News

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 - Industry News

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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