http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general-motors http://www.worldcarfans.com/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/general-motors http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081121.015/opel-may-be-better-off-without-gm The German government has said it is open to providing a 1 billion euro loan guarantee for Opel as long as the money is used solely to sustain operations within Germany. It also says aid to Opel will not be tied to US actions on a possible bailout.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:39:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081121.015/opel-may-be-better-off-without-gm http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.024/big-3-bailout-compromise-reached---then-vote-cancelled Reaching a compromise key Senators drafted a bill that should see the $25 billion promised in September for factory retooling, being made immediately available as a kind of emergency cash bailout. However, upon the realization of not enough votes Democrat]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:49:54 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.024/big-3-bailout-compromise-reached---then-vote-cancelled http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.013/gm-rejects-offer-to-sell-opel German solar energy company SolarWorld makes a surprise offer to buy Opel, but GM says its German brand is not for sale.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:38:10 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.013/gm-rejects-offer-to-sell-opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.005/no-25-billion-bailout-package-for-automakers---senate-vote-canceled After a somewhat contentious day on Capital Hill it became obvious that representatives from the Big 3 failed to sway enough members of the United States Senate to back a measure to provide them with $25 billion dollars in government loans.]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:18:50 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081120.005/no-25-billion-bailout-package-for-automakers---senate-vote-canceled http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081119.033/american-automakers-25bn-bailout-looks-doubtful Prospects for a bailout of US automakers continue to dim, as Republicans in Congress and President Bush continue to oppose a 25 billion dollar bailout package for the Big 3 auto companies.]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:35:31 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081119.033/american-automakers-25bn-bailout-looks-doubtful http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.011/congress-puts-forth-bailout-plan-with-strict-demands Congressional leaders are willing to provide 25 billion dollars to the automakers, but not without strings attached. But still, the prospect of a bailout under the current administration remains slim.]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:05:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.011/congress-puts-forth-bailout-plan-with-strict-demands http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.009/gm-reveals-more-cash-saving-measures GM is scrambling to pinch pennies to assure its liquidity throughout 2009. The company has announced it will raise 230 million US dollars by selling its remaining stake in Suzuki Motor. It also said it will be delaying incentives payments to dealer by two]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:05:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.009/gm-reveals-more-cash-saving-measures http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.007/berlin-ready-to-give-opel-1bn-euro-guarantee German government pledges to provide Opel with 1 billion euros in loan guarantees. But the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel has stipulated the money is to remain in Germany to shore up Opel's operations in country.]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:35:35 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081118.007/berlin-ready-to-give-opel-1bn-euro-guarantee http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.026/video-gm-higlights-the-consequences-of-automakers-collapse GM puts out a video on the dire consequences to the US economy if the big 3 automakers are allowed to collapse. GM, Ford and Chrysler are hoping for a government bailout in the form of 25 billion US dollars in loan guarantees.]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:20:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.026/video-gm-higlights-the-consequences-of-automakers-collapse http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.021/gm-to-sell-remaining-suzuki-stake-for-230-million-us GM will sell its remaining stake in Suzuki Motor for 230 million US. The troubled automaker is selling off assets to raise cash as GM is losing about 2.3 billion US dollars a month at its current rate.]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:49:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.021/gm-to-sell-remaining-suzuki-stake-for-230-million-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.016/german-government-warms-to-idea-of-bailout-for-opel The German government is considering a bailout for GM Europe's Germany-based brand Adam Opel. Opel has asked both federal and state governments in Germany for loan guarantees.]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:19:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081117.016/german-government-warms-to-idea-of-bailout-for-opel http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.020/gm-bankruptcy-could-be-the-best-solution GM is in dire need of cash and says it may collapse before an Obama administration comes to power. But some industry observers say GM going into bankruptcy protection may be best course of action.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:36:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.020/gm-bankruptcy-could-be-the-best-solution http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.016/democrats-propose-25b-cut-of-the-700b-bail-out-package-for-big-3 Democratic Congress open to setting aside $25 Billion from bailout fund for automakers but the Bush administration still skeptical of providing help.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:27:38 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.016/democrats-propose-25b-cut-of-the-700b-bail-out-package-for-big-3 http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.010/paulson-700bn-rescue-bailout-not-for-auto-makers Chrysler, Ford and General Motors might well not benefit from the US700 billion rescue package which is meant to rejuvenate the financial services industry.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:01:45 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081113.010/paulson-700bn-rescue-bailout-not-for-auto-makers http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081112.017/congress-considers-auto-rescue-plan---with-strings A light could be shining for the Detroit Big Three as US lawmakers indicate a willingness to include the auto industry in its proposed USD700 billion bailout of financial institutions.]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:42:26 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081112.017/congress-considers-auto-rescue-plan---with-strings http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081112.006/gm-cancels-la-auto-show-press-events In another sign of trouble, GM cancels press events for L.A. Auto Show and will not unveil any new vehicles at the show. All new intros have been pushed back to the Detroit Auto Show in January.]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:36:13 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081112.006/gm-cancels-la-auto-show-press-events http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081111.017/-us-automakers-face-unprecedented-threat-of-collapse As sales fall dramatically, US automakers are running out of cash and face a bleak 2009, GM may collapse]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:24:45 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081111.017/-us-automakers-face-unprecedented-threat-of-collapse http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081028.003/gm-cancels-all-future-full-size-suvs GM pull the plug on a $2bn investment program to replace their range of full-size SUVs, namely the Escalade, Yukon and Suburban. The decision was unanimously approved by executives, ending 15 years of vehicles that defined the brand.]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:28:44 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081028.003/gm-cancels-all-future-full-size-suvs http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081022.005/gm-demonstrates-car-to-car-communication-systems A new system, dubbed 'C2C' and developed by GM/Opel, conveys information such as location and speed to vehicles within a localised area to aid drivers in avoiding potential hazards caused by other vehicles on the road.]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:09:42 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081022.005/gm-demonstrates-car-to-car-communication-systems http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081020.009/la-auto-show-design-challenge-entries---japanese--american-automakers In recent years, the challenge has covered briefs from the designing of a 'RoboCar for 2057' to that which takes the future of driving to an 'environmental experience', with previous wins from GM, GMC and Dodge as well as two from Volkswagen.]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081020.009/la-auto-show-design-challenge-entries---japanese--american-automakers http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081013.004/chrysler-and-general-motors-begin-merger-discussions Two American giants General Motors and Chrysler are in serious talks regarding the merger of their automotive businesses.]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:54:55 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081013.004/chrysler-and-general-motors-begin-merger-discussions http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080916.003/gm-centennial-celebrations-with-gmnext-day-watch-the-live-feed-here Unveilings will likely include the Saab 9X Air Concept, a Corvette Centennial Concept and the Chevrolet Volt. We will bring you more details on thse models as the day unfolds.]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:04 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080916.003/gm-centennial-celebrations-with-gmnext-day-watch-the-live-feed-here http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080916.007/ford-wishes-gm-a-happy-100th-anniversary On the eve of General Motors' 100th anniversary, Ford Motor Company showed it's love by illuminating select office windows at it's World Headquarters showing a special message]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:16:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080916.007/ford-wishes-gm-a-happy-100th-anniversary http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080812.004/gm-launch-fuel-saving-xfe-versions-of-chevy-tahoesilverado--gmc-yukonsierra Anything that boosts fuel economy on a vehicle is likely to get a big thumbs up from the consumer market these days.]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:07 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080812.004/gm-launch-fuel-saving-xfe-versions-of-chevy-tahoesilverado--gmc-yukonsierra http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080808.002/corvette-centennial-design-concept-identified-as-transformers-mystery-car quashing rumors that the vehicle is the next C7 Corvette, Auto Insider proclaims it is GM's Corvette Centennial Design Concept set to coincide with GM's 100th anniversary...]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:36:46 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080808.002/corvette-centennial-design-concept-identified-as-transformers-mystery-car http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080730.004/gm-motorama-comes-back-to-life-at-pebble-beach With an exclusive appearance at this year's Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance on Saturday, August 16. General Motors will be showcasing their historic Motorama collection vehicles together for the first time since 1960.]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080730.004/gm-motorama-comes-back-to-life-at-pebble-beach http://www.worldcarfans.com/3080730.001/gm-motorama-dream-cars ]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:11:07 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/3080730.001/gm-motorama-dream-cars http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080627.013/corvette-zr1-laps-nurburgring-in-7-min-26 Corvette ZR1 has set a time of 7 minutes 26.4 seconds around the Nurburgring, a new lap record for production cars. More importantly it beat the Nissan GT-R in the process!]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:00:05 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080627.013/corvette-zr1-laps-nurburgring-in-7-min-26 http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080610.001/2009-cadillac-cts-v-power-confirmation The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is now officially confirmed to be a maker of 556 bhp, 551 pound-feet torque and other astonishing performance numbers.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:05 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080610.001/2009-cadillac-cts-v-power-confirmation http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080421.011/opel-widens-its-range-of-models-in-china China's car market is blossoming with 8.5 million vehicles sold in 2007. With a growing middle class, personal transportation is paramount for the developing nation whose economy grew to 11% in 2007.]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:05:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080421.011/opel-widens-its-range-of-models-in-china