GM, Chrysler emerging as favorites to finish UAW contract talks first

The UAW's top leadership continues to focus on contract talks at all three Detroit automakers, although at varying intensities, with General Motors and Chrysler emerging as favorites to finish first.....More

Bankruptcy court won't block UAW's $450M GM suit

Washington— A federal bankruptcy judge won't dismiss a lawsuit filed by the United Auto Workers against General Motors Co. seeking $450 million in payments to a retiree health care trust fund.Bankruptcy court won't block UAW's $450M GM suit

GM partners with battery supplier LG on electric vehicles

General Motors said today that it is partnering with its battery cell supplier, LG Group, to develop electric vehicles....GM partners with battery supplier LG on electric vehicles

GM takes lead in talks with the UAW

General Motors Co. has leaped ahead of the other Detroit automakers and begun discussing the key issue of flexible compensation with the United Auto Workers, according to multiple sources close to the contract negotiations.GM takes lead in talks with the UAW

NHTSA closes GM, Ford investigations without recalls

Federal safety regulators ended investigations into more than 500,000 Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. vehicles without requiring recalls.NHTSA closes GM, Ford investigations without recalls

GM gets help from all regions in posting $2.5B profit

GM today posted a profit of $2.5 billion for the second quarter, led by strong results in North America. GM's net income for the April-through-June period nearly doubled from $1.3 billion in the year-earlier quarter.GM gets help from all regions in posting $2.5B profit

GM seeks to protect past gains in upcoming contract talks

General Motors heads into labor talks this year a leaner, profitable company determined to preserve hard-won gains achieved during bankruptcy restructuring and keep long-term, fixed costs in check....GM seeks to protect past gains in upcoming contract talks

GM expected to announce $300M Flint investment

General Motors Co. is expected to announce Monday that it will invest about $300 million to build a new full-size truck at its Flint Assembly Plant, according to sources familiar with the plans.
The investment will create or retain a few hundred jobs, the sources said.......From The Detroit News:

GM to invest $49 million in Indiana powertrain plant

GM will invest $49 million in an Indiana engine and transmission plant.GM to invest $49 million in Indiana powertrain plant

GM to use option to buy 1% of China joint venture

GM, the biggest overseas automaker in China, intends to exercise an option to buy back a 1 percent stake in its main car venture in the country to make it an equally held unit with its partner.GM to use option to buy 1% of China joint venture

GM refocusing product line

General Motors Co. is rethinking its brand strategy — aiming for just two global brands — and intends to spend billions of dollars over the next five years on advanced propulsion systems.GM refocusing product line

GM to boost Volt output; tight supply expected this summer

General Motors said today that it will boost production of the Chevrolet Volt, although a month-long retooling of the assembly plant will make the plug-in hybrid even tougher to get this summer.GM to boost Volt output; tight supply expected this summer

GM to spend $2 billion to upgrade plants in 8 states, reports say

GM on Tuesday is expected to announce it will spend $2 billion to upgrade numerous plants and facilities across 8 states, news reports said.GM to spend $2 billion to upgrade plants in 8 states, reports say

Chrysler, GM recovering vehicles from hauler

Chrysler Group has recovered the remaining 500 vehicles it claims were being withheld by vehicle hauler Allied Systems Holdings Inc. as part of a contract dispute.Chrysler, GM recovering vehicles from hauler

Shanghai GM recalls 233,000 cars for fire risk

Shanghai— Shanghai General Motors Co., a joint venture between General Motors Co. and Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corp., is recalling nearly 233,000 vehicles in China to fix faulty fuel lines that could cause engine failures or fires.Shanghai GM recalls 233,000 cars for fire risk

GM halts facilities spiffs in Va.

General Motors Co. is ending its program in Virginia that reimburses dealers for improving their facilities, after passage of a proposed law aimed at shielding dealers from making pricey facility improvements.GM halts facilities spiffs in Va.

GM to roll out rival to Ford's Sync infotainment system

GM will introduce a competitor to Ford's Sync infotainment system that will provide text messaging, e-mails, traffic advisories and other connected-car functions.GM to roll out rival to Ford's Sync infotainment system

Akerson: GM to hike investment, introduce new models in China

GM will boost its investments in China and introduce new models over the next two years to tap demand in the world's largest auto market, CEO Dan Akerson said.Akerson: GM to hike investment, introduce new models in China

Lutz may return to GM as adviser

The details were unclear Tuesday, but Robert Lutz continues to have a close relationship with GM, and the two have been in discussions about formalizing an advisory role, sources familiar with the discussions told The Detroit News.

Fiat, GM to control Italian engine maker VM after Penske sells stake

Fiat's Powertrain unit has bought 50 percent of Italy-based diesel engine manufacturer VM Motori from U.S. group Penske Corp., thereby adding a newly developed V-6 engine to its portfolio.Fiat, GM to control Italian engine maker VM after Penske sells stake