PONTIAC, Mich (October 15, 2008) — General Motors’ development of the first production-ready catalytic converter for automobiles will be recognized by GlobalSpec with a “Great Moments in Engineering” award at a ceremony in Detroit later this month. GM’s breakthrough research, development and engineering led to the company’s 1975 introduction of the emissions-reducing device, which was used in conjunction with unleaded gasoline. Since then, catalytic emission control and unleaded gasoline have been used on vehicles around the world.
2. OnStar Launches Stolen Vehicle Slowdown?
New technology will assist public safety officials in OnStar stolen vehicle cases, help save lives? DETROIT (October 9, 2008) — General Motors (GM) and OnStar today launched Stolen Vehicle Slowdown on more than 1 million model year 2009 GM vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is the latest enhancement to OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Assistance service and enables OnStar to further help law enforcement in the recovery of subscribers’ stolen vehicles, while helping to reduce fatalities and injuries resulting from police chases. Working with law enforcement and utilizing its unique built-in technology, OnStar can remotely send a signal that interacts with the vehicle’s engine, gradually slowing it down, aiding in a safe recovery.
3. 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept World Premiere at Paris Auto Show
DETROIT (October 2, 2008) — The 9-X Air Concept is a design vision exploring what a future open-air Saab could look like. It features a unique 'Canopy Top' – patent pending - and the close-coupled proportions of a sports car, as well as four-seat accommodation.
4. Chevrolet Volt Leads General Motors Into Its Second Century
DETROIT (September 16, 2008) — General Motors launched its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt - a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles.
5. GM Announces $500 Million Investment for New Small Car
New Chevrolet Cruze to be built in Lordstown, Ohio Lordstown, OHIO (August 21, 2008) — General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagoner today announced that the company will invest more than $500 million in the U.S. to build the Chevrolet Cruze, an all-new global compact car. The vehicle will be built at its Lordstown, Ohio plant. The Chevy Cruze will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in a few short weeks. In a surprise move, the investment announcement was accompanied by a glimpse of the Cruze life-size show property.
6. Award-winning Saab Concept on tour in the United States
Saab 9-X BioHybrid at Washington Times Car Show this Weekend
DETROIT (August 27, 2008) — Hot on the heels of the well-attended Saab Owners Convention in Devens near Boston last weekend, the award-winning 2008 Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept is scheduled to be on display at the Washington Times Car Show this Sunday, August 31. The event will take place in the Spring Hill Recreation Center near McLean, Virginia just west of Washington, D.C.
7. General Motors and Electric Utility Industry Launch Major Collaboration to Commercialize Plug-in Vehicles
Paves way for customers to realize the benefits of plug-in electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt and Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid
Further progress on road to electrification of the automobile
SAN JOSE, Calif (June 22, 2008) — General Motors announced today that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) - more than 30 of the top electric utilities in the United States and Canada -- to accelerate the introduction of plug-in electric vehicles.
8. Honda coy over Senna & Di Grassi
Honda will take their time before deciding whether one of Bruno Senna or Lucas Di Grassi will drive for them in Formula One next season.
9. Hamilton to race Hoy at Wembley
Triple Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy is to compete in a special man versus machine race against Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton at Wembley.
10. Canadian GP stays off F1 calendar
Canadian officials say they have failed to reach a deal to reinstate Montreal's Grand Prix to the 2009 F1 schedule.
11. China considers ditching F1 race
Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
13. Macau disappointment for Cummins
Conor Cummins only lasts half the race after starting Saturday's Macau Grand Prix on pole position.
14. Priaulx ends season on high note
Guernsey's outgoing World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx finishes on the podium in both races at the final meeting of the season in Macau.
15. Toro Rosso to assess 2009 drivers
The Toro Rosso team will evaluate three drivers at a Formula One test in Spain next week as they seek to finalise their 2009 line-up.
16. Mallya sparks Force India changes
Force India owner Vijay Mallya takes over as team principal and announces the team will use Mercedes engines from 2009.
17. F1 teams to reduce engine costs
Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo says Formula One teams have unanimously agreed to reduce engine costs by more than 15m euros (?12m) by 2011.
18. F1 boss clears air with Hamilton
Bernie Ecclestone insists his apparent attempts to play down racist abuse aimed at Lewis Hamilton have been misconstrued.
19. In pictures: Honda evaluate Senna
Ayrton Senna's nephew is the centre of attention as F1 starts work on 2009
20. Mark Webber Q&A
Smart is set to clean up with the launch of a new model with "micro hybrid drive" technology that helps it to 4.5 litres/100km - have your chequebooks ready mid-2009.
24. Full grid for A1 GP Sepang
Adrian Zaugg and the South African A1 team will join more than 20 entrants this weekend for round three of the 2008/09 A1 GP season.
25. Vettel flies in first real test with Red Bull
Germany's Sebastian Vettel began his first official test as a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver on Tuesday with the fastest time at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.
26. SolarWorld a ray of sunshine for ailing Opel?
German solar power group SolarWorld - a midget in world corporate terms - took the auto sector by surprise on Wednesday with a takeover bid for Opel.
27. R8's R-tronic gearshifts - it's hard work
