Time, as they say, has flown. It seems like just yesterday we were nursing New Year’s hangovers and saying things like “GM declare bankruptcy? Never!”, and today, we find ourselves in late November, weary and bleary and kind of amazed that so much has happened so fast. We’re moving deep into holiday territory now, which for blogs like this ..

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Black Friday? Feh! HighGearMedia’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

Since emerging from bankruptcy nearly five months ago, Chrysler’s been fairly quiet on the marketing front — which may explain why the automaker’s sales are so deep in the tank. (October 09 rang in 28% below October 08.) But a new $1.4 billion ad campaign aims to revive and refresh Chrysler’s marques over the coming calendar year: Dodge will ..

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Chrysler’s New Marketing Plan Aims For Refinement, Machismo

With the recent restructuring of Chrysler and General Motors, there’s been a lot of focus on auto dealers — particularly those who were axed from the two companies’ networks. Considerable time and energy on Capitol Hill has been dedicated to protecting dealers during the bankruptcy process, but now, new legislation is being developed to ..

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Legalwatch: Legislation To Oversee Auto Dealers In The Works

General Motors is investing more than $230 million in four plants in the greater Flint, Michigan area to support the production of the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Chevrolet Volt, a move that will form more than 500 jobs. The four plants include Flint Engine South, Flint Metal Center, Flint Tool & Die and Grand Blanc Weld Tool ..

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GM Ramps Up For 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt Production

Moving cars out of factories and off dealer lots is the fundamental premise of the industry, whether it’s done by sales, leases or fleet deals. But when your company is threatened by inevitable bankruptcy and low resale value makes leasing a costly proposition for the manufacturer, some corners must be cut. That’s what Chrysler did earlier ..

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Chrysler Throws Caution To The Wind, Jumps Back Into Leasing Game

General Motors may have emerged from bankruptcy relatively shiny and new, with industry favorite Bob Lutz leading its PR endeavors, but we have to admit that we’re a little confused by its latest marketing move: a video touting the company’s lineup and its new “Tell Fritz” feedback program. Don’t misunderstand — we think transparency and ..

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GM Decides That Listening To Customers Is A Good Thing

  It’s not uncommon for a new buyer to clean house of the old executive staff when a company changes hands. That’s more or less what happened at Chrysler once it emerged from bankruptcy and went under Fiat’s wing. But one lone senior executive, former vice-chairman and president Jim Press, remained on as Deputy CEO. His post was primarily to ..

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Report: Jim Press Leaving Chrysler Deputy CEO Position

When an automaker says that they’re bringing out a different U.S. or North American version of a vehicle, it’s usually a sign that it’ll be softer-riding and just not as much fun to drive. But according to Mazda, the U.S. doesn’t get the short end of the deal with the MazdaSpeed3; the North American market gets the most aggressive setup ..

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2010 MazdaSpeed3: Dialed Up For U.S.

The bidding for GM’s Saab division has finally reached a conclusion, with a Swedish consortium lead by supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg announced as the final buyer for the struggling automaker. General Motors has been looking for a buyer for Saab since late last year, as it tried to cut brands and steer clear of bankruptcy. As it filed ..

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GM and Koenigsegg Group Sign Stock Purchase Agreement For Saab Sale

Cars appear in most movies, but movies about cars often don’t do well. Tucker: The Man and His Dream, for instance, Francis Ford Coppola’s well-reviewed 1988 biography of Preston Tucker and his effort to start a car company, flopped at the box office. Nonetheless, Time Inc Studios is pressing on with its plans for a movie on the “later life” ..

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John DeLorean’s Life To Be Made Into (Family Approved) Movie