Automakers race to double the driving range of affordable electric cars

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 09:25

At least four major automakers — General Motors Co , Ford Motor Co , Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Volkswagen AG — plan to race Tesla.

General Motors to shut Russian plant, Opel brand to exit

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 19:33

As a result of the decision to change the business model in Russia, GM said it expects to record net special charges of up to approximately USD 600 million primarily in the first quarter of 2015.

GM India launches updated version of Captiva at Rs 27.36 lakh

Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2015, 13:25

"The Captiva has been warmly welcomed in markets around the world due to its combination of distinctive styling, refinement, best-in-class safety, comfort and versatility and powerful yet frugal diesel power-train," he added.

GM's Opel to offer cars with free Wi-Fi for one year

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 22:57

General Motors is launching its digital Onstar connection service in Europe this year, offering Opel and Vauxhall buyers free car connectivity for the first year after purchase.

General Motors sales down 23% at 4,320 units in Feb

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 13:45

General Motors India today reported 22.95 percent decline in sales at 4,320 units in February as against 5,607 units in the same month last year.

GM's Indonesia closure highlights automakers' emerging markets woes

Last Updated: Friday, February 27, 2015, 02:36

General Motors Co`s decision to shutter a car factory in Indonesia comes as global automakers rethink the timing and scope of investments in emerging markets once touted as engines of growth.

GM, Brazil workers reach deal to end strike: Union

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 22:37

Some 5,200 workers at a General Motors plant in Brazil ended a nearly weeklong strike on Thursday after reaching a deal with management over threatened layoffs, union officials said.

GM ignition-switch death toll climbs to 56

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 23:05

The General Motors death toll from faulty ignition switches has climbed to 56 from 51 as the automaker`s independent compensation fund weighs claims after the massive car recall.

Major push on exports, two new models in 2 years: GM India

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 19:10

In a bid to make its Indian operations sustainable, US-based auto major General Motors is targeting a multiple-fold jump in exports from here apart from lining up two new models to be launched by 2016.

GM recalling 81,000-plus vehicles over steering problem

Last Updated: Sunday, February 15, 2015, 00:31

General Motors Co on Saturday recalled 81,123 cars because of concerns about their electric power steering systems.

GM commits to produce Chevrolet Bolt electric car

Last Updated: Friday, February 13, 2015, 09:15

General Motors` Chevrolet division announced Thursday it would take into production the all-electric Bolt that it introduced in January as a concept car.

GM investor seeks board seat, $8 billion stock buyback

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 05:01

Chief Executive Mary Barra`s plan to keep a big cash cushion for General Motors Co is under attack from a group of shareholders led by a member of the auto task force that helped restructure the company during its 2009 bankruptcy.