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GM set to restructure Opel amid substantial losses

General Motors is expected to release poor financial figures for its European Opel/Vauxhall unit with the company demanding deep cuts from European labour unions to insure the future of its European operations. According to a report by the Wal...

Chevrolet Caprice PPV delivery delays concern US police

General Motors admits there have been delays in delivering Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicles to US departments that could affect future orders of the Holden-based Australian-made large car. Florida-based Largo Police Department deputy c...

Chevrolet Volt poses no increased fire risk: NHTSA

The US Government's vehicle safety authority has closed its investigation into the Chevrolet Volt after it found the plug-in vehicle’s electric components did not create an increased fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat...

GM set to reclaim mantle of world’s largest car maker

General Motors has reported a 2011 total sales figure of 9.03 million units, putting it in front of Volkswagen's 8.16 million. It's also expected to be ahead of Toyota's 2011 figure, projected to be 7.9 million, to reclaim the crown of world's la...

Holden close to new investment in Cruze/Commodore

Holden says it is getting closer towards announcing co-investment from the Federal Government and parent company General Motors as it looks to secure the local manufacturing of the Cruze and Commodore beyond 2018. Australia’s Minister for Ma...

Opel Mokka expected for Australia

Opel Australia is hopeful of introducing the all-new sub-compact Opel Mokka SUV to its local line-up. Opel released the first images of the new Mokka today in the lead-up the small soft-roader’s unveiling at the 2012 Geneva motor show on Mar...

Volkswagen now world No.2 after posting 8.2m sales in 2011

Volkswagen has overtaken Toyota to become the second-largest automaker in the world, after reporting a full-year 2011 sales figure of 8.16 million vehicles. Volkswagen is aiming to hit 10 million annual sales by 2018, and wants to overtake 201...