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GMC (February 2007, Week Vol. 7)

Terwiel, Simmerling, Hadley on Pontiac GMC Slalom Podium at Sun Peaks (2/19/2007)
Feb-22-2007
SUN PEAKS, B.C. – Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks, B.C., posted her second consecutive slalom win on her home hill on Monday at the Pontiac GMC Cup alpine skiing competition while Cameron Stuart of Calgary took the men’s slalom.  OPEN TO READ MORE...OPEN ARTICLE TO READ MORE
Serwa Takes The Gold at Sun Peaks Pontiac GMC Cup Giant Slalom (2/20/2007)
Feb-22-2007
SUN PEAKS, B.C. – Brady Leman and Cameron Stuart, both of Calgary tied for first in a very close men’s giant slalom race on Tuesday at the Pontiac GMC Cup alpine skiing competition while Kelsey Serwa of Kelowna, B.C., dominated the women’s event.  OPEN TO READ MORE...OPEN ARTICLE TO READ MORE
Terwiel Dominates At Home in Sun Peaks Pontiac GMC Cup Slalom (2/18/2007)
Feb-20-2007
SUN PEAKS, B.C. – BC Ski Team’s Elli Terwiel (Sun Peaks Alpine Club) raced on her home hill and dominated the women’s slalom race on Sunday to open four-day Pontiac GMC Cup alpine skiing competition while Alberta Ski Team members swept the medals in the men’s slalom.  OPEN TO READ MORE...OPEN ARTICLE TO READ MORE
General Motors Australian Units Confirmed to Export Pontiac G-8 to US Posted By : Noah Scott
Feb-18-2007
Pontiac has finally unveiled its big, rear-drive flagship sedan called the G-8 that is scheduled to hit showrooms next January. It will be offered at a price lower than $30,000. The G-8 is said to be a unique product unlike anything else that General Motors has ever sold.
Report: General Motors Corp. (GM) in Talks to Buy Chrysler from German company DaimlerChrysler
Feb-20-2007
NEW YORK -- General Motors Corp. is in preliminary talks to buy the Chrysler Group, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday. The news was earlier reported by Automotive News, which cited unnamed sources in Germany and the United States that high-level talks were talking place between GM and Chrysler Group parent DaimlerChrysler AG. to buy the Chrysler Group in its entirety.
Ryder System, Inc.: Ryder Honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show
Feb-22-2007
MIAMI, FL (MARKET WIRE) Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a global leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, today announced it was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in supporting GM's product efforts during ceremonies Thursday, Jan. 11, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.
General Motors could absorb Chrysler - serious talks
Feb-19-2007
General Motors has been in talks for two months with DaimlerChrysler about acquiring all of the troubled Chrysler Group and incorporating its operations, the Detroit News reported in its online edition Monday.
AT&T wins nearly $1B global networking contract with General Motors
Feb-21-2007
General Motors Corp. awarded AT&T Inc. a five-year global networking contract worth close to $1 billion -- making it one of the largest commercial contracts in the telecommunications company's history.

Ryder Honored by General Motors at North American International Auto Show
Feb-22-2007
February 22, 2007 -- Ryder System, Inc. , a global leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, today announced it was honored by General Motors for overall excellence in ...
Kauft General Motors Chrysler komplett?
Feb-20-2007
Eine m?gliche Abspaltung der defizit?ren US-Tochter Chrysler vom Unternehmen DaimlerChrysler besch?ftigt die Branche schon seit l?ngerem. Nun bekommen die Ger?chte neue Nahrung: General Motors wolle Chrysler komplett kaufen, berichten US-Medien.
PONTIAC GMC CUP TO WRAP UP WESTERN SERIES AT SUN PEAKS RESORT (2/16/2007)
Feb-20-2007
Sun Peaks, BC (February 18, 2007) – Sun Peaks Resort is preparing to host the final event in the western series of the Pontiac GMC Cup, one of Canada’s premier amateur ski racing series. The event takes place Sunday, February 18 to Wednesday, February 21, 2007.  OPEN TO READ MORE...OPEN ARTICLE TO READ MORE
General Motors and Shakers
Feb-22-2007
Bruce Willis and daughter Rumer at the General Motors Ten annual celebrity fashion show on the Paramount backlot yesterday. Also attending were Alyssa Milano, Matt Leinart, Jenna Elfman, Matthew Perry, Nick Lachey, Jeremy Piven, Mischa Barton, Jamie Foxx (who...
General Motors Could Absorb Chrysler - Serious Talks
Feb-20-2007
NEW YORK - General Motors (GM) has been in talks for two months with DaimlerChrysler about acquiring all of the troubled Chrysler Group and incorporating its operations, the Detroit News reported in its online edition Monday....
AT&T Wins Global Networking Contract Worth Nearly $1 Billion From General Motors
Feb-22-2007
DETROIT, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced that General Motors Corp. has awarded AT&T a five-year global networking contract worth nearly $1 billion. The agreement is one of the largest commercial contracts in AT&T history....
Chicago Auto Show: Larry Burns Interview
Feb-20-2007
WorldChanging Team: by Worldchanging Chicago local editor, Patrick Rollens As part of an effort to reach out to new media, General Motors invited the Worldchanging Chicago team...
Exec: NASCAR should embrace ethanol
Feb-22-2007
While working for General Motors in Brazil in the 1990s, Brent Dewar got a firsthand look at the country's successful switch from an oil-based economy to ethanol.
AT&T to drive GM's billion dollar network
Feb-22-2007
Telco AT&T has sealed the deal of a lifetime, with American car maker General Motors agreeing to pay almost US$1 billion (AU$1.26 billion) for networking services over the next five years.
SWEDEN: Truck maker buys car engine plant
Feb-21-2007
Scania on Wednesday agreed to buy the General Motors Powertrain Swedish production plant as part of its effort to boost manufacturing capacity to 100,000 vehicles a year by 2010, a report said.
AT&T lands GM network contract worth near $1 bln (Reuters)
Feb-21-2007
Reuters - AT&T Inc. said on Wednesday it would provide global networking services to General Motors Corp. under a five-year contract worth nearly $1 billion.
Car casette deck modified to hold iPod
Feb-20-2007
Have you ever wondered how you might be able to turn your car cassette deck into a 21st century gadget? One creative 2002 GMC Denali owner came up with an...
UK: GM forms group to eye Chrysler links - paper
Feb-22-2007
General Motors??? chief financial officer Fritz Henderson has put together a working group to study a possible purchase, alliance or other tie-up with Chrysler, according to a financial newspaper.
GM will fight Toyota, Renault, with Chevrolet
Feb-19-2007
General Motors will fight a planned low-cost car by Toyota with its Chevrolet brand, high level GM sources told Automotive News Europe (ANE).
GM to sell 500 acres of Spring Hill land
Feb-24-2007
General Motors wants to sell about 500 acres of its Spring Hill manufacturing plant property near historic Rippavilla Plantation to developers, according to city officials.
RUSSIA: Chevrolet eyes top spot return
Feb-19-2007
General Motors wants Chevrolet to regain its position as Russia's top-selling foreign brand, a GM Russia director told Automotive News Europe (ANE).
GERMANY: GM reported in talks to buy Chrysler
Feb-19-2007
General Motors is in negotiations to buy the troubled Chrysler group, sources in Germany and the US have told Automotive News Europe (ANE).
GM will cut production, jobs at Fairfax plant
Feb-19-2007
General Motors Corp. will cut production at its Fairfax Assembly Plant starting May 7 and lay off an undetermined number of workers, a company spokesman said Monday.
Chrysler, GM may come together
Feb-20-2007
General Motors Corp. is an unlikely suitor for the Chrysler Group, but the two U.S.-based automakers are strong candidates to share vehicles and technology.
AT&T lands $1 billion contract from GM
Feb-21-2007
Five years ago, General Motors Corp.'s worldwide telecommunications system was lagging the company's fledgling effort to globalize vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing.
GM/Deutsch Robot Spot: Broken-down Thinking
Feb-18-2007
February 19, 2007 I couldn't agree more with your assessment of General Motors' "Robot Suicide" ad .
GM State of the Company
Feb-21-2007
Employees at the General Motors Lordstown complex spent some time Wednesday afternoon learning about the company's current state of affairs and what needs to be done to get a new car.
GM awards AT&T $1 billion contract
Feb-22-2007
DETROIT -- Five years ago, General Motors Corp.'s worldwide telecommunications system was lagging the company's fledgling effort to globalize vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing.
Morrison stars as Canucks edge Avs
Feb-19-2007
Brendan Morrison scored two goals and picked up an assist to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at General Motors Place.
From GM to GMC?
Feb-20-2007
Automotive News reports that General Motors may take Chrysler off Daimler's hands: General Motors is in talks to buy all of its struggling rival Chrysler Group from German-US auto giant DaimlerChrysler AG, media reported. Automotive News, a weekly trade publication,...
AT&T wins $1bn networking deal From GM
Feb-22-2007
AT&T Inc has won a global networking deal with General Motors worth almost $1bn over the next five years.
Saturn returning to Suffolk
Feb-21-2007
After a nine-month absence, General Motors' reinvigorated Saturn division will return to Suffolk County in April, with a dealership on Jericho Turnpike in St.