http://www.thegmsource.com/ The GM Source - GM News en_EN Copyright © 2005-2007 staff@thegmsource.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:35:20 -0500 20 Subdreamer RSS Syndicator The 2013 Dodge Dart Breaks Cover TheGMSource - WOW! That\'s all I really have to say upon seeing the all-new, Fiat/Chrysler developed 2013 Dodge Dart. The Dart was not expected to be shown until Sunday, however the vehicle broke cover on several automotive news web-sites and I\'m sure glad it did. Hit the jump for your first look at the all-new, Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge 2013 Dodge Dart. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1398 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:35:19 -0500  OnStar FMV Helps Police Find Stolen Chrysler 300 TheGMSource - OnStar has for months sold a new rear-view mirror called FMV or For My Vehicle that allows the installation of an OnStar equipped mirror to just about any modern vehicle on the road today. Meaning if you own a Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, or a Chrysler your vehicle can be protected by popular OnStar features such as Emergency response bluetooth an OnStar vehicle location. One Chrysler owner who had the mirror installed now knows just how valuable having the OnStar service is for her vehicle, as it helped police track down her stolen Chrysler 300 in a matter of minutes. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1397 Josh E. Oliver GM Corporate News Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:09:42 -0500 NAIAS: The 2013 Buick Encore Revealed Just A Bit More TheGMSource - Last week we brought you pictures of the 2013 Buick Encore. Today, we bring you another new look at the Encore as Buick slowly reveals the small crossover ahead of its official debut at the North American International Auto Show. So, hit the jump for last weeks look, this weeks look, and of course your thoughts on Buicks new small crossover. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=10&p2_articleid=1396 Josh E. Oliver Buick-Pontiac-GMC Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:50:34 -0500 Saab North America NOT Filing Bankruptcy  TheGMSource - Yesterday we reported that Saab AG had filed bankruptcy in Sweden and the bankrupcy process was expected to begin later that day. We also reported that Saab North America held meetings that began Monday afternoon at twelve noon and lasted deep into the early afternoon hours. Today, we find out what those meetings were about, and wonder what\'s really going on over at Saabs North American headquarters in Royal Oak, Michigan. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1395 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:40:24 -0500 SAAB Files Bankruptcy: Is It Over Or Is It Just Beginning?  TheGMSource - By now you\'ve probably heard the news. Yesterday on December 20th, 2011 SAAB had filed bankruptcy. Current SAAB CEO Victor Muller personally handed in the bankrupcty filing Monday morning in Sweden. The filing was expected to be fulfilled later Monday afternoon. Here\'s what we know right now. SAAB has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The automaker currently employs more than 3,000 employees in Sweden. SAAB in North America is located in Royal Oak, Michigan and currently employs 50 people. When SAAB filed for bankruptcy, they immediately suspended all current and future warranty claims for the automaker. SAAB in North America held closed door meetings on Tuesday afternoon that began at twelve noon. Those meetings did not end until after 5pm EST. The result of those meetings are not available, but here is what we do know. General Motors has stepped in to cover warranty claims for all North American SAABS sold by General Motors. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1394 Josh E. Oliver GM Corporate News Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:11:02 -0500 Sneek Peek: 2013 Buick Encore Previewed Again TheGMSource - The 2013 Buick Encore is set to debut at the NAIAS on January 10th. However, Buick is slowly revealing teh "baby Encore" SUV ahead of the NAIAS via its Facebook profile page. Today, the automaker revealed a new piece of the Encore for the world to see. Hit the jump for the first look of a new piece of the new Encore. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=10&p2_articleid=1393 Josh E. Oliver Buick-Pontiac-GMC Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:15:07 -0500 Chrysler Offering "Sign & Drive" Lease On 2012 Fiat 500TheGMSource - When the Fiat 500 made its North American debut earlier this year it was expected to bring in some impressive sales figures for the brands return to the North American market. However, the Fiat 500 has failed to reach sales levels of 50,000 copies this year, resulting in changes at the top of the brand. Fiat\'s new head honcho still believes people have an interest in the small city car, and such today we\'re getting wind of an exceptional lease package available on the 500 from now until January 3rd 2012. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1392 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:08:18 -0500 OnStar and Cadillac To Showcase The Future Of In-Vehicle Entertainment And Connectivity OnStar 4G LTE Research Vehicle 2012 TheGMSource - The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is set to be held in Las Vegas on January 10th - 13th, however you don\'t have to wait that long to know that General Motors plans to make quite the splash during the three day electronics event. GM will be showcasing the new Cadillac CUE system (video after the jump) as well as its future idea of in-vehicle streaming of applications and other data based services by partnering with Verizon for 4G LTE use in vehicles. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=17&p2_articleid=1391 Josh E. Oliver Cadillac Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:31:20 -0500 TheGMSource Is Back! TheGMSource -  After taking a break that lasted longer than I had anticipated, I\'ve decided to bring the webs premier source for General Motors news and information back. The blog posts are set to return and the GM news will be current. Here\'s what I can\'t promise you....I can\'t promise updates everyday, as I work 50-60hrs per week as a line supervisor at my current job. I can\'t begin to tell you faithful readers who have e-mailed me asking when I was going to bring the web-site back how much this job has done for me in the year I\'ve been working where I am. However, here is what I CAN promise you. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=1390 Josh E. Oliver GM Corporate News Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:22:53 -0500 Chevrolet Presents Kid Rock With Special Camaro SS  TheGMSource - Kid Rock celebrated his 40th birthday last night in his own backyard of Detroit, Michigan. Rock, real name Robert James Ritchie was born in Romeo in 1971 and turns 40 on Monday. The birthday celebration was announced in November and saw some 60,000 of Kids "closest" friends help sell-out the concert in just 19 minutes. Special guests were plenty as were the surprises. Kid was accompanied by his "best friend" Uncle Kracker as well as Peter Wolf, country superstar Martina McBride, Rev Run of RUN DMC as well as Sheryl Crow. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the night is what Chevrolet presented the Kid with. A special, decked out 2011 Camaro SS. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1389 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:13:11 -0500 An Open Letter To UAW President Bob King RE: Hyundai & UAW Solidarity  TheGMSource - Earlier this year Bob King was named the President of the UAW after Union rules forced Ron Gettelfinger into retirement. Since King has come onboard as UAW President the Union has seen quite a few disruptions. One of which is UAW members picketing its own Solidarity house in Michigan to dispute two-tier wages agreed upon at GM\'s Lake Orion plant that will produce the next-generation Chevrolet Aveo and other small cars.Today though, the UAW and Bob King may have just outdone themselves with their intention to support temporary Hyundai employees who are on strike in Korea. I find it not only ridiculous or wrong, but outright angering. Here\'s why. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1388 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:54:29 -0500 EXCLUSIVE: Chrysler Adding 2nd Shift To Sterling Heights Assembly  TheGMSource - The "don\'t call it a comeback" comeback going on at Chrysler is set to take another huge step this afternoon as Chrysler is set to announce it is adding a second shift at its Sterling Heights assembly plant in Michigan. The move is in anticipation of the Chrysler 200 launch set for early next year. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1387 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:42:10 -0500 Don\'t Call It A Come Back: The 2012 Chrysler 300 Debuts TheGMSource - A car that Bob Lutz once said he would have never approved while at Chrysler is set to undergo a pretty significant upgrade for the 2012 model year. You\'ve all seen the spy shots and now, courtesy of Motor Trend and a few other web-sites official pictures are now hitting the web. Hit the jump for a few more looks and tell us what you think of the revamped 2012 Chrysler 300. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1386 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:57:23 -0500 Chevrolet Camaro z28 Due For 2012 Re-Introduction  TheGMSource - It\'s easily the worst kept secret in the automotive world. Chevrolet plans to bring the Camaro z28 back and it\'ll happen next year, this according to sources connected with the program, but who wished to remain anonymous. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=1385 Josh E. Oliver Chevrolet News Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:34:44 -0500 TheGMSource Uncovers Top Gear USA Guest List  TheGMSource- No doubt if you\'re an automotive fan you\'ve heard of Top Gear. Right now its filmed over-seas with Jeremy Clarkston as the main auto-goon who puts various cars through its paces in an attempt to declare one car better then the other. This fall, the show is set to make its debut on the History channel. While no dates or show times have been scheduled, fear not, as we\'ve obtained the official guest list that includes a skater, a former tool man and also the Rock N\' Roll Jesus, amongst others. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=1384 Josh E. Oliver Industry News Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:21:08 -0500