By Kay Layne
For the first time in decades Toyota Motor Corp. has outsold General Motors Corp. to become the world’s biggest automaker. Toyota outsold GM in 2008.
There was another first for Toyota. The automaker reported company’s first full-year operating loss in more than 50 years.
That being said both automakers reported lower sales last year. [...]
Hopefully this car will come to be.
First of all, we have a very cash strapped General Motors. Will a government bailout come in the nick of time?
Secondly, the Volt a plug-in hybrid has used big chunk of the company’s product development budget. A huge R&D cost is not that bad if the vehicle would [...]
by Kay Layne
A few years ago, if you told anyone that General Motors would have a SUV or CUV that would compete against Lexus, you would have been laughed at or place in a mental institution. Fast forward to 2008 and Buick is winning award after award for its Enclave.
The Enclave is a full size [...]
By Kay Layne
Part One: Learning about the “Man” who is trying to bring back the brand.
I had the good fortune of chatting with Michael Burton, a Director at General Motors and the man in charge of designing the interior of the Buick Enclave. He is the first black to design for each of [...]
Go big, go “greenish”
by Kay Layne
This one is for all of you who sent emails about my “Greenish” Lambo article.
I think the whole “Greenish” concept would make a really cool movement. Yes, for all of you who aren’t ready to completely go “green”… come join us on the “Greenish” side of the fence.
To [...]
By Kay Layne
Today actually started out white and snowy for me and many other parts of North America. However, things are beginning to look a little green.
First of all in Shanghai, General Motors Corp introduced its first China-made hybrid.
The Buick Lacrosse Eco-Hybrid is part of GM’s joint venture with Shangai Automotive industry Corp.
In a statement [...]
