Articles tagged with: Opel
Few solid choices exist for a new Fiat-Chrysler partner.
Big companies are beautiful in the world of cars. Automakers that dominate the industry have the most flexibility and are generally profitable. That wasn’t always true, but …
By Harrison Card
GM will again try to badge engineer a piece of success with the Buick Verano. Named after a somewhat obscure northern Italian city, the polished “Chevy Cruze” will go on sale for …
Opel to be sold beyond Europe
General Motors is down to managing four brands in North America now that Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Hummer have been sold or shut down.
Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick comprise its …
There is nothing permanent at General Motors especially when it comes to the position of chief executive officer.
This past December Ed Whitacre Jr. was named as temporary CEO, replacing Fritz Henderson who took over from …
General Motors is in the process of a historic reorganization, one that could help the one-time global automotive leader pare excess brands while rolling out a number of new models. You probably have heard of …
When you go about doing something, the saying “go big” is perhaps the best way to realize your dreams. For Italian automaker Fiat SpA they seem to have embraced this particular motto as they are …
Inasmuch there are some people who would like to see General Motors survive as currently arranged, the likelihood that the company will be restructured through bankruptcy court has never been greater. Indeed, the Obama administration …
What Will GM Do With Opel?
The news coming out of Detroit from GM headquarters has been rather confusing of late. Besides its impending bankruptcy and likely divestiture of Saturn, Hummer and Saab, we now know …
As Congress passes one stimulus or bail out package after another, Americans are going to want to know which programs will actually stick. Some steps will simply expand government’s role in our lives, with not …
As far as automotive brands goes, Saturn is truly unique among them all.
Started in 1985 as an idea hatched by General Motors’ management, the first cars hit the market five years later to consumer applause. …
Forget for a moment that General Motors is losing billions of dollars each quarter. Forget also that the company is seeking federal intervention to help it survive another day. Finally, forget that 2008 is likely …
General Motors, one of the largest and oldest automakers in the world, celebrated its centennial anniversary on September 16, 2008.
The company was founded by William Durant, the owner of the then five year old Buick …
