http://www.thegmsource.com/ The GM Source - GM News en_EN Copyright © 2005-2007 staff@thegmsource.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:33:10 -0500 20 Subdreamer RSS Syndicator How GM Can Make Millions Or Billions Off One Sale  GM CEO Rick Wagoner has recently spoke out regarding rumors that the automaker may seek bankruptcy protection as early as years end. Wagoner has said such comments are “inaccurate” and “misleading.” I tend to agree with Mr. Wagoner.Late last week The Wall Street Journal started a firestorm of negative news topics regarding the future of General Motors. The Journal reported that GM was set to announce major changes to it’s North American operations including several thousand white collar job cuts. The Journal took it a step further and suggested that GM may be ready to sell or close every North American brand except for Chevrolet and Cadillac. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=964 Josh Oliver GM Corporate News Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:29:50 -0500  RAW Text: The E-Mail Rick Wagoner Sent To GM Managers On Cost Cutting TheGMSource - Reuters (and other media outlets) have received the e-mail that Rick Wagoner sent to GM managers on June 27th. The e-mail has just widely been circulated due to employees returning to work. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=963 staff GM Corporate News Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:21:50 -0500 GM Names Its New Global Small Car; It\'s Heading For Cruze Control TheGMSource - There has widely been speculation that GM would introduce a new name for it\'s new global small car. Today, GM made it official. The new small car will debut at the Paris Motor Show in Early October. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=962 staff Chevrolet News Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:41:18 -0500 GM Reportedly Planning Additional Job & Brand Cuts TheGMSource - As we get back from our holiday vacation not only are we as red as a tomatoe, but it seems GM may be planning for sweeping changes for its business in North America. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that an unnamed source has come forward with information that GM plans to present a host of job cuts and quite possibly the sale of 1 or more of its United States brands. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=961 staff GM Corporate News Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:18:26 -0500 Cheapest Most Fuel Efficient Vehile To Own Is Not A Hybrid: It\'s A Chevy TheGMSource - I just had to pass this little note along that I received from on-line resource web-site Edmunds.com. Many people are without a doubt switching to alternative fuel vehicles such as hybrids to save on rising fuel costs. One would think that a hybrid would give you the most bang for your buck when it comes to cheapest to own over the span of severl years. Not so, says Edmunds. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=960 staff Chevrolet News Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:50:13 -0500 TheGMSource: Major Changes Ahead TheGMSource - It seemed like yesterday that I had posted about a job opportunity available at a local General Motors powertrain plant for yours truly. I live in metro-Detroit and the offer came through due to the fact that some 17,000 UAW employees have taken buy-outs (more than half from metro-Detroit.)I wrote that I was unsure on what I was going to do. After much debate and consulting with a now UAW reitree, my father, my mother and others in my household I decided to "go for it" as one could say. There for, I\'ve decided to end my "day to day" posts here on The Source, but that doesn\'t mean that this great blog has to end or cease operations. Instead, I\'m interested (seriously this time) in bringing on some new faces to the GM Blogosphere. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=959 staff GM Corporate News Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:52:17 -0500 TheGMSource - It\'s a great thing when an automotive blogger (or bloggers) receive the chance to interview Maximum Bob Lutz. Hit the jump for a text book guide on how NOT to interview GM\'s product czar. One rule of an interview (with anybody, not only Lutz)....let the person your asking finish the questions, never talk over them and most of all...sit down and listen. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=958 staff Chevrolet News Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:45:04 -0500 Kid Rock Says Stealing Toyotas & Gas Is Alright TheGMSource - If you\'re a reader of my blog you might know a few things about me. My dads a retiree of GM, they\'ve offered me a position working on the line and Kid Rock is the end all be all for music in my mind. While he\'s quite the musician many don\'t agree with his beliefs.Kid Rock says it\'s OK to steal Toyota vehicles saying "hot wire them and drive them off the lot, they\'re foreign." He goes on to say it\'s cool to steal gas..that the big oil companies won\'t mind missing out on a tank or two.While we agree with Kid on many things (Bob if you\'re reading this, we\'ll see you in July) we also support him on the whole "gas is too expensive" deal (our words, not his.) While we don\'t condone stealing anything.....imagine life if Bob were President? No, not Lutz...but Bob Ritchie..our other favorite Bob.No word on if Bob is suggesting buyers do this "All Summer Long" or not, but hit the jump for the vid. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=19&p2_articleid=957 staff Competition Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:03:47 -0500 GM Shows Camaro Convertible TheGMSource - Images of the 2010 Chevy Camaro convertible have just been released. What do you think? http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=956 staff Chevrolet News Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:07:33 -0500 The UAW Is On Strike[UPDATE: 12:20PM] Live Report From UAW\'s Ron Gettelfinger TheGMSource - The UAW has sents its members on strike. More than 73,000 active GM employees at 59 plants in the United States have been ordered to walk off their jobs and pick up picket signs.The UAW is on strike.Workers Sent Home From UAW Union Hall[UPDATE: 12:20PM] Live Report From UAW\'s Ron Gettelfinger http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=646 Josh_Oliver GM Corporate News Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:14:30 -0500 General Motors Calls With A Job Offer...What Do You Do? TheGMSource - Just as the headline suggests. General Motors calls you, it\'s 4:00pm on a Friday. It shows up "unknown caller" on the I.D. so you let voice mail pick it up. A message is left. You listen to it. It\'s General Motors. They are interested in hiring you at one of its assembly plants. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=955 staff GM Corporate News Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:00:26 -0500  Corvette C7 Spied At Transformers 2 Movie Site TheGMSource - As if the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was not the worlds worst kept secret it appears as if the next generation Corvette will follow the same path.The above photo was taken at the site of filming for Transformers 2. Which character do you think is best suited for the next generation Chevrolet Corvette?  http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=9&p2_articleid=954 staff Chevrolet News Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:33:27 -0500 Canadian Auto Workers Union Strikes GM Factory TheGMSource - Buzz Hargrove told disappointed union members late last week that GM had no intentions on budging in its plans to close it\'s Oshawa truck assembly plant. Buzz then also re-iterated the fact that everything was still on the table as it relates to confronting GM on the issue.Early last week we told you that the CAW set up a blockade in front of GM\'s Canadian HQ in an attempt to sway GM from closing the assembly plant. Now, they have appeared to have gone on strike. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=953 staff GM Corporate News Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:05:10 -0500 Mexico Unions Follow UAW & CAW Lead...Lower Wages To $2.25 TheGMSource - As if the UAW or CAW could go any lower than they already have in terms of wages and two-tier wage agreements? They may have to do just that if they wish to remain competitive with what workers in other countries make, especially Mexico.In a news story that crossed our wires today, it is being reported that Mexican Auto Worker Unions have voted to lower their starting wages to levels as low as Chinese wages. http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=952 Josh Oliver GM Corporate News Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:08:04 -0500 GM Earns 3 Awards In Latest J.D. Power Quality Survey TheGMSource - General Motors continues to blur the line of quality between themselves and foreign automakers. Today J.D. Power & Associates released it\'s latest quality survey and General Motors snagged 3 awards for "best in segment." http://www.thegmsource.com/index.php?categoryid=8&p2_articleid=951 staff GM Corporate News Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:06:47 -0500