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  • Carpocalypse

    EBay Says No Deal Yet With GM

    Remember that deal GM had this morning with EBay to experiment with auctioning new cars? The one designed to make the ol' Detroit automaker look innovative? Turns out there's no deal with EBay. When will GM learn? More »
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    By Ray Wert
  • Carpocalypse

    Federal Judge Approves Sale Of Good Parts To Newer Model GM

    A federal judge approved GM's plan late Sunday to sell its best assets to a new, government-backed company — "New GM" — a crucial step in completing the automaker's trip through bankruptcy court and, you know, not liquidating. [NYT]
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    07/06/09
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    By Ray Wert
  • Carpocalypse

    Carpocalypse Deals Especially Harsh Blow To American Black Middle Class

    The Second Great Migration sent millions of African-Americans from the South to the Midwest, where good jobs in the automotive industry helped them join the ranks of the middle class. What happens now? More »
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    06/28/09
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    By Murilee Martin
  • spy photos

    Pre-Production Chevy Volt Plugged In, Testing In Real World

    The first pre-production Chevy Volt "Integration Vehicle" was completed this week ahead of schedule. Looks like GM's putative four-wheeled electrified savior is getting closer to reality. More »
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    06/25/09
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    By The Auto Insider
  • Carpocalypse

    GM To Lay Off 4,000 White Collar Workers By October 1st

    As part of an already-announced move designed to slim down U.S. non-union employees 15% to 23,500, GM plans to eliminate 4,000 U.S. salaried employees via buyouts and retirement incentives by October 1st. [Bloomberg]
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    06/24/09
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    By The Auto Insider
  • Carpocalypse

    Chrysler Better Have GM's Two-Mode Hybrid Money

    GM wants Chrysler to pay-up on the two-mode hybrid transmission developed jointly with Daimler and BMW. Apparently Chrysler owes $531,275 on the project, and ain't nobody gonna get one over on the General. [PickupTrucks.com]
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    06/24/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla
  • industry news

    Looking For The Union Label On Your American-Built Car?

    We've found a snazzy interactive map that shows the location of the plant at every American-built car and light truck is assembled, along with information on that plant's unionization or lack thereof. More »
    06/21/09
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    By Murilee Martin

    Comment by .357: Unionized: Yes Engine: Germany Transmission: Germany Assembled: Stuttgart, Germany 21 Responses | Other threads

  • engine of the day

    Engine Of The Day: General Motors LS

    Nobody does pushrod V8s like The General, and the LS is proof that you don't need some crazy Rube Goldberg tangle of chains and camshafts clattering all over the place to make 21st-century power. More »
    06/20/09
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    By Murilee Martin

    Comment by John Krewson: It's true: I am currently in the early stages of dropping one into my Miata. This is the one thing... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • Crazy Euro Car Boy

    Behold! The Pimped-Out Bedford Ice Cream Van

    A mysterious British customizer proves even the lowliest of vehicles — a Bedford ice cream van — can transform into objects of desire. More »
    Feature
    06/17/09
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    By Peter Orosz
  • Crazy Euro Car Boy

    Crazy Euro Car Boy’s First Oldsmobile

    You told us about your first Oldsmobiles. Our turn now: before becoming smitten with Lamborghinis and Zondas, our crazy Euro car boy did something very un-European—he spent his formative years in an Oldsmobile. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by mzs: Peter that was a very nice story. I arrived in the US in the same wave as you did, in... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • Carpocalypse

    Ten Vehicles That Bankrupted GM

    Reasons abound for GM's bankruptcy, including legacy costs, fuel prices and the conventional wisdom of East Coast media elite, but we mustn't forget in the end it's all about the cars. And frankly, some of them really sucked. Here's the ten vehicles most responsible for driving GM into bankruptcy. More »
    06/01/09
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    By Matt Hardigree

    Comment by .357: Whenever I see one, I want to go over to the owner, and shout obscenities at them. 22 Responses | Other threads

  • ad watch

    General Motors Reinvention: The Commercial

    The New GM has a new website and commercial, entitled "Chapter 1." According to GM, it's not the "end of the American car, it's the start of the American car." They make some strong claims in this new ad. More »
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    06/01/09
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Carpocalypse

    GM Bankruptcy Official

    Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, a General Motors Corporation dealership in New York, is the first to file for bankruptcy protection as part of the larger GM Bankruptcy this morning. [Detroit News] More »
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    06/01/09
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Carpocalypse

    GM To Declare Bankruptcy Monday, Chief Restructuring Official Named

    GM will officially declare bankruptcy tomorrow morning before the markets open. Additionally, the Obama Administration has put turnaround expert Al Koch in charge of, well, turning the company around. Fritz Henderson will remain GM CEO. More »
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    05/31/09
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Carpocalypse

    Report: GM To File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy On Monday

    GM plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, then sell most of its assets to a new company. The bankruptcy should last 60-90 days and be financed with $50 billion of Treasury money. [Bloomberg]
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    05/28/09
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    By Wes Siler
  • Carpocalypse

    GM's Renaissance Center HQ: View From The Top

    With cutbacks, bailouts, layoffs and rumors of eminent bankruptcy floating in the air, these days GM's Detroit Renaissance Center HQ's a tough place to work. But the view sure is killer. Let's take a look. More »
    Feature
    05/07/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla
  • corvette

    Corvette Is Safe From Carpocalypse

    While the Dodge Viper may be dead, and despite some fools saying otherwise, GM CEO Fritz Henderson says the Corvette is here to stay. They're even developing the next-generation C7 according to AutoWeek. More »
    05/06/09
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    By The Auto Insider

    Comment by FLB is on vacation: I just hope they don't go 1982 on it. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • chevy camaro

    GM Oshawa Plant Adds Shift To Build More Presumably Non-Faulty Camaros

    GM's adding one more shift at its Oshawa, Ontario plant due to high demand for the recently released Camaro. Does this mean we'll be getting more electrically-faulty Camaro SS units? Presumably not. More »
    05/06/09
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    By The Auto Insider

    Comment by an not so happy skyline: Oshawa? That sounds Japanese. I ain't buyin' no stinkin' Jap-trap ! ! ! USA! USA! USA! 8 Responses | Other threads

  • Carpocalypse

    Fiat CEO in Berlin to Buy GM-Europe, Opel

    Continuing his shopping spree after picking up a 20% stake in bankrupt Chrysler, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is in talks with GM to acquire GM Europe and its subsidiary, Opel. More »
    05/04/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by aSoundofSleep: I'm actually really confused about all of this. How is Fiat in a position to buy anything right now? 12 Responses | Other threads

  • over the back fence

    GM Considering Zeta RWD Platform For Other Brands: GMC Denali ST?

    We all know it's now official. Pontiac is dead and GM's CEO confirmed the Pontiac G8's death, so what's to come of the RWD Zeta platform? GoAuto says it'll carry on. GMC Denali ST anyone? More »
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    05/01/09
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    By The Auto Insider
  • new cars

    2010 Buick Allure: Like The LaCrosse, Except More Canadian

    GM Canada wants you to know they're still alive and breathing and in order to create hype they've re-badged the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. It's the all-new (kinda) 2010 Buick Allure, now with more gravy, eh. More »
    04/29/09
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    By The Auto Insider

    Comment by ShraddhaBear: Is anyone else getting sick of the Canadian-bashing on this site? 21 Responses | Other threads

  • ennui countermeasure

    Try Your Hand At The GM Downward Spiral Haiku Contest, Win A Fabulous Prize!

    Franzouse has suggested another Haiku contest, since it's been so long since the last one. I've just finished DeLorean's On A Clear Day You Can See General Motors, so thematic inspiration is right at hand. More »
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    03/22/09
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    By Murilee Martin
  • 2011 chevy volt

    Volt Bar Debuts Years Ahead Of Chevy Volt

    The Chevy Volt is saddled with an end-of-2010 production start date and considering the health of GM, the Volt Bar is perfect for all those depressed program engineers this St. Paddy's day. More »
    03/17/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla

    Comment by SlowMo -fading into the background: and how many of our bail out dollars were spent bringing this idiocy to reality? 5 Responses | Other threads

  • ad watch

    Yes We Can... Sell A Chevy-Badged Daewoo In France!

    The General is having a tough enough time selling trucks in North America, but France? Fortunately for GM, the new American administration had a great campaign slogan, ideally suited to moving iron off the lot! More »
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    02/02/09
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    By Murilee Martin
  • classic ad watch

    Jalopnik's Top 28 Vintage GM Car Commercials

    We've shown our favorite Vintage Chevrolet commercials, but what about GM's other car divisions? And we don't just mean Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile; Vauxhall, Holden, and Opel did some great ads as well! More »
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    01/30/09
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    By Murilee Martin
  • down on the street

    1977 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

    Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Here's a well-preserved Malaise Cadillac for you. More »
    01/21/09
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    By Murilee Martin

    Comment by Graverobber: When I used to live in Philly, these things were all over the streets. Frequently perforated, and with a dead... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • retro

    Which GM Heritage Collection Cars Are Truly Collectible?

    As you already know, The General needs to turn some of its history into cash. Mega-tipster and LeMons photographer UDMan has picked out a half-dozen of the more interesting machines for us.
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    01/14/09
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    By Murilee Martin

    Comment by General Halfshaftery: Just looking at that two tone Caprice instantly vaporizes any sexual experiences and feelings i've ever had. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • Carpocalypse Now

    Live Tonight On Speed: GM Heritage Center Cars Auctioned At Barrett-Jackson

    Tonight's the night where many of GM's Heritage Center cars will wave goodbye and meet their new owners for the very first time. More »
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    01/13/09
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    By The Auto Insider
  • 24 hours of lemons

    24 Hours Of LeMons Arse Freeze-A-Palooza Über Gallery: The General's Troops

    You naysayers who want to claim that the Geo Metro is really a Suzuki can go away now, because we say a GM car- albeit a Honda-powered one- won this race! The rest of the GM field was far from Camaro-only, which is always good to see; nothing against Camaros, mind you, but they've been pretty numerous in LeMons events and it's good to see more GM variety. More »
    01/09/09
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    By Murilee Martin
  • Carpocalypse Now

    General Motors Apologizes For Casual Friday Attire

    GM CEO Rick Wagoner gets his priorities straight, using today's press conference to explain why COO Fritz Henderson was wearing a sweater and no tie, before hinting at CFO Ray Young's swinging lifestyle.
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    12/19/08
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Carpocalypse Now

    GM To Auction Near-Classics From Corporate Museum

    Cash-starved GM's set to auction many recent and slightly less-important vehicles from its Heritage museum Collection at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction. Surprisingly full yet not-quite finished list below.
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    12/18/08
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    By Wes Siler
  • Carpocalypse Now

    GM Cutting Q1 Production By 250,000 Units, 30% Of Capacity

    General Motors announced today they will cut production in the first quarter of 2009 by 250,000 units, or approximately 30% of total capacity, affecting 21 plants in three countries.
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    12/12/08
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • What Happens If The Not-So-Big Three Fail

    Map Of Every Domestic Automaker Manufacturing Site Reveals The Extent Of The Carpocalypse

    People say "Detroit" deserves to fail. Maybe, but as you can tell by the map below of every manufacturing facility from the domestic automakers, they'll take pretty much the entire Midwest with 'em.
    Feature
    12/10/08
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    By Ben Wojdyla
  • Carpocalypse Now

    Not-So-Big Three Bake Sale Raises Enough To Fund CEO Salaries

    With all this talk of corporate jets, slumming it on road trips and idling hybrids, it’s easy to lose track of the human cost of Carpocalypse Now. Has anyone thought of the standard of living adjustment the Big 3 CEOs will have to take when their salaries are cut from tens of millions to a paltry $1-per-year? One man has. That man’s name is Donny Miller. He’s taken it on himself to single-handedly help Alan Mulally, Bob Nardelli and Rick Wagoner put food on the table. How? An old-fashioned bake sale at last week's LA Auto Show.

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    12/05/08
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    By Wes Siler
  • Carpocalypse Now

    GM To Get Rid Of Their Planes

    GM announced today they will close their air transportation service center at Detroit Metro Airport, sell four of their planes and transfer whatever plane/s they decide to keep to another operator in order to at least appear frugal.
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    12/02/08
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Carpocalypse Now

    Popular Mechanics: Ten Cars That Gave GM A Bad Reputation

    Although they're now building some serious hardware, the friendly futurists over at Popular Mechanics have provided some historical insight with a list of the ten autos responsible for thrusting GM into Carpocalypse leading role.
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    12/02/08
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Carpocalypse Now

    GM, Tiger Woods Limp Away From Endorsement Deal

    Tiger Woods and GM will part ways after five years, a reported $40 million and a lot of Buick Enclave commercials. The press release from GM goes out if its way to suggest any link to what's happening in Washington, D.C is "purely coincidental" so, you know, feel free to blame Tiger's knees instead. But it's weird to see GM claiming the decision came after a search for "budget efficiencies" yet having nothing to do with the lack-of-federal funding. We do have to admit, Tiger Woods was a valuable acquisition for Buick, letting them appeal to the older, affluent golf-watching demographic and younger, affluent multiracial golf-playing demo simultaneously. GM hasn't announced a replacement, but we hear John Daly will do it for free beer and hot wings. Press release below the jump. More »
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    11/24/08
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    By Matt Hardigree
  • Save GM

    Mainstream Media Finds Major 'Merican Automaker On YouTube

    The internet reporter for CNN's "The Situation Room" used her fancy touchscreen computer to highlight how GM has transformed its YouTube channel page from a place where it brags, into a place where, increasingly, it begs. Last year around this time there was video of people doing slam poetry about the Pontiac Vibe GT, but now, as we showed you earlier, it's all videos of guys in suits trying to explain why they deserve money from the government. We're not sure what's more depressing: the new Save GM videos or the fact it took the novelty of their use of YouTube to get CNN to finally show them. We're just waiting for video of a crying, sheet-covered Rick Wagoner screaming "Leave Detroit Alone!" into the camera. [CNN]
    11/17/08
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    By Matt Hardigree

    Comment by SuzanneD - now only answering to Rumble Strips: Here's what happened: the Obama team told Wagoner the bailout was as good as is, but they didn't want to... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • Save GM

    GM Tries Making The Case To "Save GM" On YouTube

    One of the biggest problems we've had with the request U.S. automakers have made for financial assistance from the Feds to avoid bankruptcy has been a lack of centralized message. The General's apparently trying to change that, this by heading to YouTube by way of their GMFactsandFiction website. The video, titled "The U.S. Auto Industry and the Ripple Effect," aims to make the case for the Feds to "Save GM." For starters, they're claiming one out of every 10 people in America is employed in a service related to the auto industry. If that number's correct, (which we think may be a little bit exaggerated — but not by much) nearly three million jobs would be lost in the first year after the collapse of the U.S. auto industry, with another 2.5 million to follow over the next two years. In addition, they're claiming personal income in the United States would drop by more than $150.7 billion in the first year with the cost to local, state and federal governments hitting a staggering $156.4 billion over three years in lost taxes plus unemployment and health care assistance. Hit the jump to see the video and to read the rest of the talking points. We're still waiting for the talking heads to advocate buying Save GM t-shirts. More »
    11/17/08
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by TampaRon: I was behind a new Kia Sportage over the weekend and it got me thinking about the save GM debacle.... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • Financiapocalypse

    GM's Mark LaNeve Drops Dealer Missive Begging Congress For Mercy, Serious Financial Help

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    11/13/08
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by DarthLefty: I wonder what was covered up by the switch from 12pt sans serif to 10pt serif at the end of... 4 Responses | Other threads

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