http://www.newsvine.com/motors-coNewsvine - motors-coen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:27:14 +0000Sat, 25 May 2013 11:41:45 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17475314-key-events-in-the-history-of-the-buick-brandhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17475314-key-events-in-the-history-of-the-buick-brandustimelineus-newsbuicktransformingmotors-coTue, 26 Mar 2013 18:55:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this 1958 file photo provided by the Buick Motor Division of General Motors Co., triplet girls look at a 1959 Buick LeSabre, with its airplane-inspired design elements like tail fins and a wraparound windshield. Buick, once a dominant brand, has long lagged with younger car buyers. General Motors Co. will make another attempt to get Buick to appeal to younger buyers with freshened up versions of its Regal midsize sports sedan and the LaCrosse large luxury car. GM unveiled the pair Tuesday, March 26, 2013 ahead of the New York auto show. (AP Photo/General Motors, File)</p><p>FILE - This undated file photo provided by the General Motors Co. shows a 2004 Buick Century. Buick, once a dominant brand, has long lagged with younger car buyers. General Motors Co. will make another attempt to get Buick to appeal to younger buyers with freshened up versions of its Regal midsize sports sedan and the LaCrosse large luxury car. GM unveiled the pair Tuesday, March 26, 2013 ahead of the New York auto show. (AP Photo/General Motors Co., File)</p><p>FILE - In this undated file photo provided by General Motors Co., the 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS is shown. Buick, once a dominant brand, has long lagged with younger car buyers. General Motors Co. will make another attempt to get Buick to appeal to younger buyers with freshened up versions of its Regal midsize sports sedan and the LaCrosse large luxury car. GM unveiled the pair Tuesday, March 26, 2013 ahead of the New York auto show. (AP Photo/Buick/General Motors Co., Wieck, File)</p><p>FILE - This Jan. 10, 2012 file photo shows the 2013 Buick Encore as it debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Buick, once a dominant brand, has long lagged with younger car buyers. The Encore small SUV is just starting to hit showrooms. General Motors Co. will make another attempt to get Buick to appeal to younger buyers with freshened up versions of its Regal midsize sports sedan and the LaCrosse large luxury car, which were unveiled Tuesday, March 26, 2013 ahead of the New York auto show. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)</p><p>FILE - This photo provided by General Motors Co., shows the 2014 Buick LaCrosse 3.6L V6. GM is taking the latest step on its seemingly quixotic quest to revive the Buick brand in the U.S., rolling out refurbished versions of the midsize Regal and the larger LaCrosse Tuesday, March 26, 2013, ahead of the New York Auto Show. (AP Photo/General Motors Co., File)</p><p>The 2014 Buick Regal GS, is displayed during its introduction prior to the New York International Auto Show, in New York, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. General Motors Co. will make another attempt to get Buick to appeal to younger buyers with freshened up versions of the Regal midsize sports sedan and the LaCrosse large luxury car. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/28/17132533-gms-opel-employees-seal-deal-on-german-planthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/28/17132533-gms-opel-employees-seal-deal-on-german-plantbusinesseugermanygmopelmotors-coThu, 28 Feb 2013 15:10:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Opel employees leave the factory in Bochum, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. Cars will still be manufactured at the Opel Factory until at least 2016 as part of a grace period. Opel said Thursday Bochum can keep producing cars until the current Zafira model is phased out at the end of 2016. Starting in the second quarter, it plans to cut one of three daily shifts there. (AP Photo/dpa, Roland Weihrauch)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/10/15811809-gms-opel-to-end-car-production-at-german-planthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/12/10/15811809-gms-opel-to-end-car-production-at-german-planteugermanyworld-newsopelmotors-coMon, 10 Dec 2012 09:08:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Opel Germany CEO Thomas Sedran addresses the media in Bochum, Germany, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Opel plans to stop car production in 2016 in Bochum. But Opel says the company's warehouse in Bochum will continue to employ people after 2016 and may be expanded. The company also is negotiating with employee representatives to produce components at the site. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)</p><p>Opel Germany CEO Thomas Sedran addresses the media in Bochum, Germany, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Opel plans to stop car production in 2016 in Bochum. But Opel says the company's warehouse in Bochum will continue to employ people after 2016 and may be expanded. The company also is negotiating with employee representatives to produce components at the site. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)</p><p>Opel Germany CEO Thomas Sedran addresses the media in Bochum, Germany, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Opel plans to stop car production in 2016 in Bochum. But Opel says the company's warehouse in Bochum will continue to employ people after 2016 and may be expanded. The company also is negotiating with employee representatives to produce components at the site. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)</p><p>Opel employees queue for a staff meeting in Bochum, Germany, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The poster reads:' Future for all at Opel Bochum' with sign hanging under reading "And You?". Opel announced plans today to stop car production in Bochum in 2016. But Opel says the company's warehouse in Bochum will continue to employ people after 2016 and may be expanded. The company also is negotiating with employee representatives to produce components at the site. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)</p><p>Opel employees wear T-Shirts that read: 'we stay Bochum' in Bochum, Germany, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Opel plans to stop car production in 2016 in Bochum. But Opel says the company's warehouse in Bochum will continue to employ people after 2016 and may be expanded. The company also is negotiating with employee representatives to produce components at the site. Opel belongs to the US company General Motors.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/15/15190860-gm-ceo-reassures-workers-at-european-unithttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/15/15190860-gm-ceo-reassures-workers-at-european-uniteugermanygmworld-newsopelmotors-coThu, 15 Nov 2012 15:48:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/23/13432789-2-german-opel-plants-put-workers-on-reduced-hourshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/23/13432789-2-german-opel-plants-put-workers-on-reduced-hoursbusinesseugermanyopelmotors-coThu, 23 Aug 2012 11:50:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/03/13108553-manchester-united-to-receive-559m-from-gmhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/03/13108553-manchester-united-to-receive-559m-from-gmbusinesssoccergmunitedmanchester-unitedmotors-coFri, 3 Aug 2012 21:30:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Japan players take to the pitch at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester the day before the team's quarter-final soccer match against Egypt during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug 3, 2012 in Manchester, England. (AP Photo/Jon Super)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/04/11014666-chevy-hopes-new-impala-will-revive-big-car-saleshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/04/11014666-chevy-hopes-new-impala-will-revive-big-car-salesbusinessushotchevywheelsimpalamotors-coWed, 4 Apr 2012 11:06:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Two 2013 Chevrolet Impalas are unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, in New York's Javits Center, Wednesday, April 4, 2012. General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet brand is trying to resuscitate sales of big sedans with a sleek, new version of the Impala. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p><p>Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America, presents the 2013 Chevrolet Impala at the New York International Auto Show, in New York's Javits Center, Wednesday, April 4, 2012. General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet brand is trying to resuscitate sales of big sedans with a sleek, new version of the Impala. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/01/04/9947447-gm-sales-rise-13-percent-in-2011http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/01/04/9947447-gm-sales-rise-13-percent-in-2011businessusautogmsalesmotors-coWed, 4 Jan 2012 15:22:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/01/9140671-gm-reports-november-us-sales-up-7-percenthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/12/01/9140671-gm-reports-november-us-sales-up-7-percentussalesgeneral-motorsauto-salesus-newsmotors-coThu, 1 Dec 2011 15:03:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/25/9022973-feds-probe-new-battery-fires-in-chevrolet-volthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/25/9022973-feds-probe-new-battery-fires-in-chevrolet-voltbusinessusfirecarpoliticselectric-carchevrolet-voltbattery-firemotors-coFri, 25 Nov 2011 22:11:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2010 file photo, the Chevy Volt appears on display at the Washington Auto Show, in Washington. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, it has opened a formal safety defect investigation of the lithium-ion batteries in General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Volt to assess the risk of fire in the electric car after a serious crash. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/21/8933845-gm-continues-europe-leadership-shakeuphttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/21/8933845-gm-continues-europe-leadership-shakeupbusinessuseuropeleadershipgm-europemotors-covice-chairman-stephen-girskyMon, 21 Nov 2011 18:58:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/08/8715628-europe-drags-down-general-motors-3q-profithttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/08/8715628-europe-drags-down-general-motors-3q-profitusearnsgeneral-motorsus-newsmotors-coWed, 9 Nov 2011 00:30:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This Oct. 28, 2011 photo, shows the GMC nameplate on the grille of a 2012 GMC Sierra at the 41st annual South Florida International Auto Show, in Miami Beach, Fla. General Motors said Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, it earned $1.7 billion in the third quarter, down 15 percent from a year earlier. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/01/8579314-gm-us-sales-up-2-percent-in-octoberhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/01/8579314-gm-us-sales-up-2-percent-in-octoberbusinessusautosalesgeneral-motorschevrolet-cruzemotors-coTue, 1 Nov 2011 14:08:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/03/8119907-gm-says-us-sales-rise-20-percent-in-septemberhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/03/8119907-gm-says-us-sales-rise-20-percent-in-septemberbusinessusautogmsalesmotors-coMon, 3 Oct 2011 14:22:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/19/7841449-key-elements-of-new-contract-between-gm-and-uawhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/19/7841449-key-elements-of-new-contract-between-gm-and-uawusglanceuawcontractgeneral-motorsunited-auto-workersus-newsmotors-coMon, 19 Sep 2011 17:38:16 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/19/7838833-ap-source-gms-costs-rise-little-in-new-uaw-pacthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/19/7838833-ap-source-gms-costs-rise-little-in-new-uaw-pactusuawcontractgeneral-motorsunited-auto-workersus-newsmotors-coMon, 19 Sep 2011 14:20:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/05/7016135-general-motors-says-1h-china-sales-up-53-pcthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/05/7016135-general-motors-says-1h-china-sales-up-53-pctbusinesschinagmasmotors-coTue, 5 Jul 2011 07:59:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/27/6957432-gm-exec-says-talks-with-uaw-already-under-wayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/27/6957432-gm-exec-says-talks-with-uaw-already-under-waybusinessusgmtalksunionunited-auto-workersnorth-americannorth-americamotors-coMon, 27 Jun 2011 16:17:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/23/6706959-old-general-motors-to-sell-gm-stock-warrantshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/23/6706959-old-general-motors-to-sell-gm-stock-warrantsbusinessusoldstocksalegm-stockmotors-coold-gmTue, 24 May 2011 00:00:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/09/6015334-gm-head-vows-to-focus-on-chinahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/09/6015334-gm-head-vows-to-focus-on-chinabusinesschinagmasnightly-newsmotors-coWed, 9 Feb 2011 07:10:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>General Motor Co. Chief Executive Daniel Akerson pauses during a media conference in Beijing Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. China will play a much bigger role in GM's plans as it moves to capitalize further on the world's largest auto market, Akerson said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)</p><p>General Motor Co. Chief Executive Daniel Akerson delivers his speech during a media conference in Beijing Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. China will play a much bigger role in GM's plans as it moves to capitalize further on the world's largest auto market, Akerson said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)</p><p>General Motor Co. Chief Executive Daniel Akerson is reflected in mirrors during a media conference in Beijing Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. China will play a much bigger role in GM's plans as it moves to capitalize further on the world's largest auto market, Akerson said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)</p><p>General Motor Co. Chief Executive Daniel Akerson gestures as he speaks during a media conference in Beijing Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. China will play a much bigger role in GM's plans as it moves to capitalize further on the world's largest auto market, Akerson said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/01/5967030-us-auto-industry-off-to-a-solid-start-in-januaryhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/01/5967030-us-auto-industry-off-to-a-solid-start-in-januaryusautosalesauto-salesus-newsmotors-coTue, 1 Feb 2011 15:55:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2011 file photo, General Motors Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups are assembled at the Flint Assembly in Flint, Mich. General Motors said Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, its U.S. car and truck sales rose 23 percent in January, a sign that the country's slow auto sales recovery will continue into 2011.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, file)</p><p>In this Nov. 20, 2010 photo, a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid LTD is shown at a Ford exhibit at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead. Fla. Ford's January, 2011 retail sales climbed 27 percent versus year ago - the largest retail sales increase to begin a year in more than a decade; retail sales were up 35 percent for cars, 22 percent for utilities and 24 percent for trucks.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>In this Nov. 20, 2010 photo, the wheel of a 2011 Ford Mustang GT Convertible car is shown at a Ford exhibit at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead. Fla. Ford's January 2011 retail sales climbed 27 percent versus year ago - the largest retail sales increase to begin a year in more than a decade; retail sales were up 35 percent for cars, 22 percent for utilities and 24 percent for trucks.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2010 file photograph, the Dodge logo is seen on a new Dodge RAM 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks at sunset at a dealership in Springfield, Ill. Chrysler Group LLC. said Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, that its January U.S. auto sales rose 23 percent on strong demand for sport utility vehicles. Chrysler is one of many auto makers to report a strong start to the new year following a lengthy recovery in 2010. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, file)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2011 file photo, Chrysler Brand President and CEO Olivier Francois walks in front of the newly redesigned Chrysler 300 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. Chrysler Group LLC. said Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, that its January U.S. auto sales rose 23 percent on strong demand for sport utility vehicles. Chrysler is one of many auto makers to report a strong start to the new year following a lengthy recovery in 2010. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, file)</p><p>FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2011 file photo, Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne addressees reporters after a news conference at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario. Chrysler Group LLC. said Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, that its January U.S. auto sales rose 23 percent on strong demand for sport utility vehicles. Chrysler is one of many auto makers to report a strong start to the new year following a lengthy recovery in 2010.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, file)</p><p>In this Nov. 20, 2010 photo, a 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor truck is shown at a Ford exhibit in Homestead. Fla. Ford's January 2011 retail sales climbed 27 percent versus year ago - the largest retail sales increase to begin a year in more than a decade; retail sales were up 35 percent for cars, 22 percent for utilities and 24 percent for trucks. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)</p><p>In this undated photo provided by Subaru of America Inc., the 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5x is displayed. Subaru sold 6,980 Outback sport utility vehicles, up 28 percent, and 5,806 Forrester SUVs, up 18 percent. The two were the most popular models during the month of Jan. 2011. (AP Photo/Subaru of America Inc.) </p><p>In this Jan. 11, 2011 photo, the 2011 Toyota Corolla is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Toyota sold 20,581 Corollas, up 20.2 percent, and 10,635 of its fuel-efficient Prius, up 25.4 percent in the month of Jan., 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>In this undated photo provided by Nissan North America Inc., the 2011 Nissan Altima is displayed. Nissan sold 9,423 of its Rogue crossover vehicle, up 71.9 percent over last year. The Altima remained the company's best-selling vehicle, with 16,454 sold, but sales fell 11.7 percent. (AP Photo/Nissan North America Inc., Mike Ditz) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/18/5487019-chinas-saic-buys-nearly-1-percent-stake-in-gmhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/18/5487019-chinas-saic-buys-nearly-1-percent-stake-in-gmbusinesschinagmipoasmotors-coThu, 18 Nov 2010 10:39:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2006 file photo, the Chinese national flag stands near a branch office of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China at the Shanghai Stock Exchange in Shanghai, China. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/08/5430929-on-the-call-chrysler-ceo-sergio-marchionnehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/08/5430929-on-the-call-chrysler-ceo-sergio-marchionneusoncallchryslerus-newschrysler-group-llcmotors-coceo-sergio-marchionneMon, 8 Nov 2010 22:16:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/04/5409775-pitching-its-ipo-gm-sees-large-profits-on-horizonhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/11/04/5409775-pitching-its-ipo-gm-sees-large-profits-on-horizonbusinessusgmiposhowroadinternet-thursdayroad-showmotors-coThu, 4 Nov 2010 20:50:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/18/5310167-gms-opel-no-investor-found-to-save-antwerp-planthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/18/5310167-gms-opel-no-investor-found-to-save-antwerp-plantbusinesseugermanybelgiumopelmotors-coMon, 18 Oct 2010 14:49:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post