General motors (NYSE: GM) announced today that Mary Barra, 49, will lead the Global Product Development organization as GM senior vice president responsible for managing the company’s 11 brands around the world.
Auto analysts are predicting that stop-start technology, called micro hybrids, will be very common in American automobiles before and after the 2016 government mandates kick in.
Like Bob Lutz, when Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne appears to speak, a crowd appears and people listen. This time he appeared with the EPA in Ann Arbor to announce a cooperative arrangement to adapt hydraulic hybrid technology for mini-vans.
Buick headed into the 2011 Detroit Auto Show with a bright outlook for the new year, supported by strong sales throughout 2010 and the unveiling of the new c-segment luxury sedan – the Buick Verano.
A study by the IBM Institute for Business Value demonstrates that electric vehicle manufacturers may not understand why consumers want them, how much they’re willing to pay for the vehicles, and recharging.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock broke out strong in early January, but today took the path to the downside alongside the rest of the auto stocks and the general market.
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show brought us the introduction to the newest Honda Civic Concept in coupe and sedan form and according to AutoWeek, these concepts will be introduced as the 2012 Honda Civic sedan and coupe in April with an array of engine options including a natural gas, hybrid and Si trimline.
The next generation of the Saab 9-5 SportWagon is set to make its grand debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but the Swedish luxury brand has offered up an early look at the new Saab 9-5 SportWagon along with some vague details.
Despite the IPO day opening above the 33 level and projections of $50 per share, the stock chart for General Motors (NYSE: GM) looks like it’s taking a breather this week.
The Chevrolet area at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show was among the largest, running the length of the GM-devoted area of Cobo Hall and offering a look at the diversity of the brand – from the new Chevy Volt to the Silverado HD (2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year) and everything in between.
