Jim DeLuca to lead GM Global Manufacturing

Jim DeLuca will become Executive Vice-President of General Motors Global Manufacturing on February 1, 2014 succeeding Tim Lee, who is retiring April 1, 2014 after a nearly 45-year career that included key positions in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering

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Chuck Stevens named GM CFO; John Stapleton to become North America CFO

General Motors named Chuck Stevens as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 15, 2014. He replaces Dan Ammann, who becomes company President on January 15, 2014. Stevens was previously CFO of GM North America.

In

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General Motors invests nearly US$ 1.3-billion for five US plant upgrades

General Motors will invest nearly US$ 1.3-billion in five manufacturing sites in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to produce new fuel-efficient engines and transmissions, enhance vehicle quality and streamline logistics. The investments combined will create or retain about 1,000

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Dan Akerson to retire in January 2014, Mary Barra to become next GM CEO; more senior changes too

General Motors announced that Dan Akerson, who guided today's GM to record profits and dramatic improvement in vehicle quality while closing the chapter on government ownership in the company, will step down as Chairman and CEO on January 15, 2014.

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GM announces US$ 24-million landfill gas investment

General Motors announced a US$ 24-million investment in electrical generation equipment that will allow the company to use more landfill gasat its Fort Wayne (Ind.) and Orion (Mich.) assembly plants.

The new equipment will generate more than 14 megawatts of electricity

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General Motors dealers delivers 212,060 vehicles in United States in November

General Motors Co. dealers delivered 212,060 vehicles in the United States in November, up14 per cent versus a year ago and the highest November sales in six years. Retail sales were up 19 per cent and fleet sales were down 3 per cent.

"November sales were strong at all

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Matt Tsien named General Motors China President

General Motors China President Bob Socia announced that he will retire on January 1, 2014 after nearly four decades at the company managing a wide range of important positions around the globe.

Matthew (Matt) Tsien, Vice-President of Planning and Program Management

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General Motors' US sales up 16 per cent in October 2013

General Motors Co. dealers delivered 226,402 vehicles in the United States in October, up16 per cent versus a year ago. Retail sales were also up 16 per cent and fleet sales were up 14 per cent.

"Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick-GMC all performed well in the month, and the sales

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General Motors Foundation donates US$ 150,000 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving

The General Motors Foundation is donating US$ 150,000 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to expand prevention education initiatives and provide support services to victims of drunk driving crashes and their families.

In 2011, drunk driving killed

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GM Foundation donates $50,000 to Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit to fund youth programs

The GM Foundation is donating $50,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, also known as MOCAD, to make possible new art education programs for area middle and high school students.

The Foundation has a long-standing history of supporting

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General Motors delivers 187,195 vehicles in September 2013 in US

General Motors Co. delivered 187,195 vehicles in the United States in September, down 11 per cent compared year-over-year. Retail sales were down 6 per cent versus a year ago and fleet sales were down 27 per cent.Retail sales were up 2 per cent on a selling day-

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Eric Peterson to lead GM Diversity Dealer Relations

Eric Peterson has been named US Vice-President, Diversity Dealer Relations, at General Motors Co., effective immediately.

Peterson, 61, formerly US Vice-President of Corporate Diversity, will advance GM's commitment to increase the number of minority

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General Motors sold 245,799 vehicles as August sales in China

General Motors and its joint ventures sold an August record 245,799 vehicles in China. Sales were up 11.2 per cent from last year's previous high for the month.

Shanghai GM's domestic sales increased 10.9 per cent on an annual basis to 122,218 units. SAIC-GM-Wuling's

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GM delivers 275,847 vehicles in the US in August 2013

General Motors Co. dealers delivered 275,847 vehicles in the United States in August, up 15 per cent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 22 per cent while fleet sales were down 8 per cent.

Total and retail deliveries increased by double-digits at all GM brands.

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Steve Kiefer joins GM as Vice-President, Global Powertrain

General Motors announced that Steve Kiefer will join the company effective September 1, 2013 to lead its Global Powertrain operations.

Kiefer, 50, has served in a variety of engineering and leadership roles over his career at both GM and Delphi and brings extensive

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General Motors Foundation donates $100,000 to Leadership America

The General Motors Foundation is granting $100,000 to Leadership America, the longest-running, national women's development program of its kind in the US. The organization of established women leaders offers unique learning environments, as well as professional

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General Motors invests $167-million in Spring Hill assembly plant

General Motors ncreased to $350-million planned spending for new vehicles to be produced at its Spring Hill assembly plant. The new investment adds $167-million to a previously announced $183-million pledge and is expected to create or retain about 1,800

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General Motors donates $900,000 for STEM education

John Calabrese, General Motors Vice-President, Global Vehicle Engineering, announced at Eastern Michigan University, a $300,000, three-year renewable grant for Project Lead The Way programs in Michigan.

Project Lead The Way is the nation's leading

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GM Foundation donates $200,000 to Safe Kids Worldwide

As summer temperatures continue to climb, so does the risk of child injuries and deaths due to heatstroke. To help raise awareness of this issue, the General Motors Foundation is providing $200,000 to Safe Kids Worldwide to support the organization's

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GM expands landfill-free efforts in Asia

General Motors' Rayong engine plant in Thailand and Cheongna proving ground in Korea are now landfill-free, bringing the company's total to 33 sites throughout Asia that recycle, reuse or convert to energy all of their daily waste. GM's landfill-free facility count in Asia compares

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