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GMC (January 2007, Week Vol. 2)

Car dealers get Buick-Pontiac-GMC lineup
Jan-18-2007
Two Des Moines-area new car dealers are completing deals to offer the Buick, Pontiac and GMC brands under one roof -- a strategy promoted by General Motors Corp.
General Motors considers acquiring Proton, Lotus
Jan-16-2007
General Motors is considering acquiring Malaysian automaker Proton, according to reports by the Business Times and Reuters. Auto enthusiasts in North America may be most familiar with Proton as the company that acquired Lotus in 1996. "Let me put it this way; GM has shown interest in Proton, and if they put in a bid we [...]
General Motors Is `Legitimately' Interested in Proton, Holding Discussions
Jan-17-2007
General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, is ``legitimately'' interested in a stake in Malaysia's Proton Holdings Bhd., GM's finance chief said, as it seeks to boost sales in Southeast Asia's largest car market.
12 Jan 2007 - Freescale honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show
Jan-16-2007
AUSTIN, Texas - Jan. 12, 2007 - Freescale Semiconductor, a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors, was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM's product efforts. GM announced the honor during ceremonies on Thursday, Jan. 11, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Mich.
General Motors recognizes local law firm for professional diversity
Jan-18-2007
Prichard Hawkins McFarland & Young LLP was ranked number one in the percentage of minorities performing work on behalf of General Motors Corp. in 2005 and in the 15 top-billing firms worldwide in 2006.
Nascar Braces for Foreign Competition
Jan-17-2007
Toyota is making its push in the same year it expects to challenge G.M. as the world’s biggest automaker.
Edison's J.C. FrancoBandiero seeks 4th GMCT championship
Jan-20-2007
The road to a fourth Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament championship may be tougher than the previous three for Edison High School senior wrestler J.C. FrancoBandiero.
Trojans' 8-0 run powers GMC Blue Division victory over Blue Jays
Jan-17-2007
The Bishop Ahr High School girls basketball team went on an 8-0 run over the first 1:34 of the fourth quarter, coming from behind to knock off Middlesex 51-48 in a Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division ...
US: GM global sales fall under 1%
Jan-18-2007
Rises in markets outside the US resulted in a total fall of less than 1% as General Motors sold 9.09m vehicles world-wide in 2006, according to preliminary sales figures.
Hella Honored By GM
Jan-15-2007
PLYMOUTH TWP., Mich., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM's product efforts during ceremonies Thursday, Jan.
Tricky Slalom Conditions at Bromont Quebec Pontiac GMC Cup (1/12/2007)
Jan-17-2007
Our BC Team girls (Kelsey Serwa, Georgia Simmerling, Alison Leighton and Elli Terwiel) continued their racing circuit in Quebec (where they’ve been since January 3rd) with a slalom race at Bromont on Friday....OPEN ARTICLE TO READ MORE
Big-business lessons from the Christmas-tree lot
Jan-16-2007
If your dad is like mine, he had to choose between General Motors and Ford. And every time he came home with a new station wagon it was a GM car.
Not your Daddy's Caddy
Jan-17-2007
Hopes are high that the elegant and athletic redesign of the new 2008 Cadillac CTS will further invigorate General Motors Corp.'s luxury brand.
GM's worldwide sales fall
Jan-19-2007
General Motors Corporation, the world's largest auto manufacturer, saw its worldwide sales for 2006 fall by almost 1% to 9.09 million vehicles.
GM sales down but will still probably top Toyota figures
Jan-18-2007
General Motors Corp.'s 2006 worldwide sales dropped slightly to 9.09 million cars and trucks, but that was probably enough to keep the title of world's largest auto seller.
GM's sales slip in '06, but Toyota still likely No. 2
Jan-18-2007
General Motors Corp.'s 2006 worldwide sales dropped slightly to 9.09 million cars and trucks, but that was probably enough to keep the title of world's largest auto seller.
GM says it sold 9.09 million vehicles worldwide in 2006
Jan-17-2007
General Motors Corp. said Wednesday that it sold 9.09 million cars and trucks worldwide in 2006, down 0.9 percent from 9.17 million one year earlier.
GM sold 9.09M autos worldwide in '06
Jan-17-2007
General Motors Corp. on Wednesday said it sold 9.09 million cars and trucks worldwide in 2006, a nearly 1 percent decline from 2005, as sales in the U.S. faltered.
GM chief confirms talks with Proton
Jan-17-2007
General Motors Corp. has been in talks with Proton Holdings Bhd. , a Malaysian state-controlled automaker looking to sell a stake, GM's chief executive said on Tuesday.
New models focus heavily on practicality
Jan-16-2007
G . Chambers Williams III SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS Troy Clarke, president of General Motors North America, introduces the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu at the Detroit auto show.
GM's worldwide sales stay ahead of Toyota's
Jan-18-2007
DETROIT - General Motors Corp.'s 2006 worldwide sales dropped slightly to 9.09 million cars and trucks - but tha...
GM sells 9.09 million autos worldwide in 2006, down 1%
Jan-17-2007
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. on Wednesday said it sold 9.09 million cars and trucks worldwide in 2006, a nearly 1 percent decline from 2005, as sales in the U.S. faltered.
GM's Wagoner says government should promote alternative fuels
Jan-16-2007
DEARBORN, Mich. General Motors Chief Executive Rick Wagoner is calling on the U-S government to support diversifying the nation's energy supply away from foreign oil.
Energy diversity imperative
Jan-17-2007
DEARBORN - With oil prices at a 19-month low, you'd think General Motors Corp. Chief Executive Rick Wagoner would be giddy.
GM Announces Major Investment at Engine Plant
Jan-17-2007
BUFFALO General Motors Tonawanda Engine Plant is now in line for an overhaul. The company has decided to make a major investment in the local facility.
Aradigm receives FDA orphan drug designation
Jan-16-2007
Aradigm Corporation has received orphan drug designation from the FDA for an inhaled liposomal formulation of ciprofloxacin for the management of bronchiectasis.
Penske to close terminal
Jan-20-2007
A General Motors decision to switch trucking firms will result in nearly 100 layoffs at a Richfield terminal.
GM plans new investment at Tonawanda
Jan-16-2007
General Motors Corp. on Jan. 17 will announce a major investment for new engine production at its Town of Tonawanda plant.
GM revs up with $300M investment
Jan-17-2007
General Motors Corp. announced Wednesday that it will invest $300 million in its Powertrain Tonawanda engine plant to produce an all-new engine beginning in 2009.
Aradigm drug gets orphan status for new usage
Jan-16-2007
Aradigm Corp. said Tuesday that one of its drugs received a second orphan drug designation from regulators.
Aradigm drug gets orphan status for new use
Jan-16-2007
Aradigm Corp. said Tuesday that one of its drugs received a second orphan drug designation from regulators.