General Motors started building the first pre-production Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles today. The significant milestone marks the first time engineers are assembling a vehicle that looks like the car slated to start rolling off an assembly line next year. These cars, known as integration vehicles, are key to the Volt’s development because they are used [...]

While Fiat and Chrysler are desperately trying to secure an alliance here in the United States, the Italian side of the duo is also reportedly considering an alliance with General Motors’ core operations in Europe and Latin America. If all goes ahead, a merged Fiat and Chrysler, along with the GM operations, would become the [...]

General Motors Corp. is recalling almost 1.5 million cars made between 1997 and 2003 because of possible engine fires, according to media reports Tuesday. The recall includes 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigues, 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regals and 1998-2003 Chevrolet Luminas, Monte Carlos and Impalas, the reports said. The problem is related to the potential [...]

General Motors has announced it will continue to share technology with Saab after it sells of its Swedish arm, in order to make the firm more appealing to prospective buyers. The tie-up will last for at least five years. GM will share its platform technology, while Saab will contribute its safety, engine and chassis development. [...]