Government Upgrading Investigation of GM Pickups Apr 20, 2005
The probe also includes the 1998, 1999 and part of the 2000 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. GM officials say the upgraded investigation covers 3. (WTVD, NC)
2005 Best of Renton Apr 20, 2005
His retail empire includes Pontiac and GMC as well. Best Hair Salon CD Danza Salon R> Another repeat winner from last year, Cheryl Danza has masterfully integrated her sense of community service into her marketing, making her salon, 717 S. Fourth St., into a special refuge for women. (Renton Reporter, WA)
CHP searches for hit and run driver Apr 20, 2005
At 1:30 p.m. a blue GMC Yukon was headed southbound on Highway 330 near the 5,000 foot level, according to CHP Officer Edward Escalera ... Escalera said the traffic accident is classified as a noncontact felony hit and run caused by the GMC Yukon. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Harrison County Sheriff's Department Accident Reports Apr 20, 2005
Rocha was driving his 2002 GMC Sierra pick-up and pulled out in front of the Freighliner from First Street. The truck-tractor struck the pick-up in the front corner. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Man arrested for allegedly setting fires Apr 20, 2005
The vehicle fires in Pasadena occurred at 4202 Island Hills to a Chevrolet 2004 Tahoe Saturday and on March 9 to a GMC 2004 Yukon at 4514 Village Corner, according to reports. Gittin also admitted to setting a fire to a Chevrolet Suburban in Houston, according to J.W. Cameron, interim fire marshal. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Regional Roundup Apr 20, 2005
The first crash happened at 2:03 p.m. when Cannon allegedly ran the red light at Lodi Avenue as he drove his GMC Jimmy north, said Lodi Police Traffic Services Officer Kelly Mann ... Joseph Cannon allegedly had been involved in an accident five minutes earlier at Lodi Avenue and Church Street, and Lodi police officers advised him not to drive his GMC Jimmy. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Car hits pickup, then series of others in northwest lot
Car hits pickup, then series of others in northwest lot
Car hits pickup, then series of others in northwest lot
Car hits pickup, then series of others in northwest lot Apr 20, 2005
The car then bounced off the van and struck yet another vehicle, a parked GMC Safari van owned by Lynne M. Weiss, 47, Tecumseh, before finally coming to rest. Marilyn Miller witnessed the accident and told the responding officers that the driver appeared to be trying to center the car in the parking spot when she first noticed it, then backed up and hit the pickup. (Tecumseh Herald, MI)
Body found in car under water in Pearl River; missing man's family called Apr 20, 2005
The vehicle was identified as a GMC van and it was found about 30 feet down and filled with mud. Deputies said they ve contacted the family of a man missing since December 2002 in connection with the discovery. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Roadrunners Car Club show results 04-20-2005 Apr 20, 2005
Pickup 1960-1972 -- John Agnew, 1966 El Camino; Jimmie Eck, 1971 Chevy; Stan Payne, 1972 GMC; Jerry Miller, 1972 Chevy. Pickup 1973-1987 -- Russell and Susan Treider, 1987 Chevy; Bill Lamb, 1978 GMC; Isaac and Vicki Mora, 1981 El Camino; Tonya Keesee, 1978 Chevy ... Pickup Modified 1988-2005 -- Michael Medina, 1999 Cadillac; Andy Stapp, 1998 GMC; Eden Ruiz, 1982-S10; Tim Pierce, 1985 Chevy. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Services held for victim of fatal accident Apr 20, 2005
According to the Tropper Pat Dabbs, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Henry sustained critical injuries on Saturday, April 9, when the 2000 Jeep Cherokee that she was a passenger in reportedly turned into the path of an oncoming 2004 GMC pick-up at the intersection of Post Oak Road and Whitfield Road. Henry and three other teenagers (Katy Douglas, Jill Ann Gray, and Michael Guajardo) were transported to Camden General Hospital. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Government Upgrading Probe of GM Pickups Apr 19, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday said it was reviewing tailgate support cables installed in 1998-2004 model years of the GMC Sonoma and Chevrolet S-10 pickups and the 1998, 1999 and part of the 2000 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra ... The recall involved 2000-04 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras built between October 1999 and October 2003. (ABC News -- Wire)
U.S. Upgrades Investigation of GM Pickups Apr 19, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday said it was reviewing tailgate support cables installed in 1998-2004 model years of the Chevrolet Sonoma and S10 pickups and the 1998, 1999 and part of the 2000 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra ... The recall involved 2000-04 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras built between October 1999 and October 2003. (Yahoo Finance -- Auto & Truck Manufacturers)
Can GM Change Its Story? Apr 19, 2005
Fool contributor is not a certified "car guy." He still has fond memories of his 1969 GMC Custom pickup, which at last report was still running -- getting about nine gallons to the mile, but running. But he has no position in any of the companies mentioned in this article. (Yahoo Finance -- Auto & Truck Manufacturers)
Vikings' Campbell formally charged Apr 19, 2005
A search of Campbell's 2003 GMC Denali found the handgun, reported stolen in Florida, and 16 grams of marijuana under the center console, the incident report said. The theft by receiving stolen property charge is a felony and could carry a possible sentence of one to 10 years. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Man accused of being rapist who posed as cop Apr 18, 2005
The attacks followed an established pattern: a man driving a gray GMC Yukon approached women walking near Hillcroft and the Southwest Freeway, usually between 10:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. In each case, police say, the women were offered rides or money in exchange for sex. Police have conducted prostitution stings around that area in recent months in response to complaints from nearby businesses. (Houston Chronicle)
Angels & GM Reach Agreement on Three-Year Partnership Apr 15, 2005
The sweepstakes will kick off on April 23, when three lucky contestants will have the opportunity to win one pre-selected GM vehicle (Chevrolet, GMC, Saturn or Cadillac). Vehicles being given away through the "Saturday Night Drive Sweepstakes presented by General Motors" include: a 2006 Chevy HHR, 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 2006 Chevy Suburban LTZ, 2005 Chevy SSR, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 2005 Chevy Equinox, 2005 GMC Yukon Denali, 2005 GMC Envoy Denali, 2005 GMC Sierra, 2005 Saturn VUE Red Line,... (Yahoo Finance -- Auto & Truck Manufacturers)
Dodgers, General Motors Announce an Unprecedented Vehicle Sweepstakes Apr 15, 2005
A total of 12 GM vehicles will be given away at Dodger Stadium, including models from Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn ... Vehicles being given away through the "GM Drive 'Em Home Tuesdays" sweepstakes include: two Cadillac CTS, a Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Chevy SSR, Chevy Equinox, Saturn VUE Redline, GMC Yukon Denali, 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 2006 Chevy HHR, 2006 Chevy Suburban LTZ, Chevrolet Corvette C6, and GMC Envoy Denali. (Yahoo Finance -- Auto & Truck Manufacturers)
What Cars Are People Buying? Apr 14, 2005
com: What People Are Buying. HOME PAGE FOR THE WORLD'S BUSINESS LEADERS. (Forbes)
Dumb And Dumber Apr 14, 2005
But I can't believe that you wrote, "Why, exactly, is GMC on this earth?" Holy mackerel: 683,084 GMC vehicles were built last year ... 8 million big pickups and sport utility vehicles a year for Chevrolet, GMC and Hummer. (Forbes)
Update 3: Jurors See Photos of Scrushy's Cars, Boats Apr 14, 2005
And Scrushy gave $45,000 for armor plating for a pair of GMC Yukons he purchased for $79,000 total. Scrushy paid $266,323 for the 42-foot Lightning boat, Bavis said, and he spent $214,323 for a 38-foot Intrepid cabin cruiser. (Forbes)
GM Minivans: Higher Safety Marks Apr 11, 2005
The institute gave the 1996-2005 models of the Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari and the 1997-2005 models of the Pontiac Trans Sport, Pontiac Montana and Chevrolet Venture its lowest overall rating of poor ... In tests of small pickup trucks, four vehicles ? the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier ? were rated good. (CBS News)
Crash kills Michigan couple, injures 6 Apr 11, 2005
was driving the 2003 GMC Yukon, and her father, LaForest Krantz, 40, Grand Rapids, Mich. was in the front seat, Sheridan said. (The Indianapolis Star)
Burglaries plague the Baton Rouge area Apr 10, 2005
It ended when their stolen GMC pickup truck crashed, tossing John Lee and a 2,000-pound safe filled with $800,000 in jewelry and cash. At the time, they were blamed for as many as 1,500 burglaries -- including one at the California home of singer Paula Abdul -- and 300 car thefts. (The Advocate)
Separate accidents claim two lives in Suffolk Apr 10, 2005
Karp and another teen were riding in the open rear cab of a 1998 GMC pickup traveling south on Garvey Drive in Hauppauge. The truck's driver, Conor White, 17, lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree, police said. (Newsday)
GM to Stop Los Angeles Times Advertising Apr 9, 2005
There are eight GM lines doing business in Southern California: Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Cadillac, Saab, Hummer, Saturn and Buick. Akre said he didn't know how many dealers had complained. (Yahoo Finance -- Printing & Publishing)
2005 Dodge Dakota Apr 7, 2005
In fact, we read the obituaries in 2003 with the introduction of the Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon and last fall with the introduction of a new Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. Virtually everything originally compact has moved into the mid-size category. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Chevrolet, GMC Fare Worst in Government Crash Tests Apr 6, 2005
By The Associated Press (04/05/05 - WASHINGTON, DC) According to the government, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra had the lowest ratings in crash tests for 2005 pickup trucks. In rollover tests, the Ford Ranger and the Mazda B-Series fared worst among a list of pickups with four-wheel drive. (WTVD, NC)
Gov't Releases 2005 Crash Tests Ratings Apr 6, 2005
Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Fare Worst in Government Crash Tests ... WASHINGTON Apr 6, 2005 The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra had the lowest ratings in crash tests for 2005 pickup trucks, the government said Wednesday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Woman to Woman: Are j
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Comparing ugliness to cars ok, I guess I would be a low-rider GMC Pacer/Gremlin wonder if I would be beautiful in new puffy combs designer rims. By Donny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution )
An American idle Apr 6, 2005
Ditto the Four Horsemen of Suburbia, the Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Saab 9-7X. How does the Pontiac Montana minivan square with Pontiac as the "Excitement" division. Why, exactly, is GMC on this Earth. (Los Angeles Times)
Chevy, GMC earn lowest marks for '05 pickups Apr 6, 2005
ChevroletNHTSA gave both the two-door and four-door versions of the Chevrolet Silverado, pictured,and the GMC Sierra three out of five stars for passenger-side frontal crash tests ... WASHINGTON - The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra had the lowest ratings in crash tests for 2005 pickup trucks, the government said Wednesday ... New 2005 frontal impact tests were released for the two-door version of the Chevrolet Colorado, the four-door Chevrolet Silverado, the two- and four-door Dodge... (MSNBC -- Business)
Good Intentions, Bad Ideas Apr 5, 2005
I also don't see the GMC division as a problem ... GMC is a great nameplate, and 1,000 dealers sell both GMC and Pontiac vehicles ... Many dealers already sell Pontiac, Buick and GMC all together. (Forbes)
Cashier's checks not as good as gold anymore Apr 4, 2005
The Gilbert man was trying to sell his GMC Yukon with an ad in Auto Trader. He got an e-mail from someone who claimed he wanted to buy the SUV and ship it to Italy. (AZCentral -- News)
Car salesman gets taken for ride Apr 4, 2005
The victim was treated at Dominican Hospital, said John Phillips, sales manager of Marina Cadillac Buick Pontiac GMC Mazda in Capitola. "George is OK, but he was scratched up pretty good and had to have some stitches in his knee," he said. (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Goodyear Run-Flats Will Carry High-Performance Jeep Apr 3, 2005
Goodyear tires are original equipment on many vehicles from Acura, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Toyota. Traditionally, more new vehicles in North America are equipped with Goodyear tires than any other brand. (Yahoo Finance -- Tires)
FOX19's "Restore Your Ride" is Under Way! Apr 3, 2005
com as we restore his 1989 GMC Jimmy 1500. FOX19's "Restore Your Ride is presented by Carstar, Rent-n-Roll, and Price Auto Interiors and Tops. Here's What We Are Planning for Rick's Car: New Wheels & Tires courtesy of Rent-n-Roll Minor Body Work & Repair along with New Paint courtesy of Carstar Customized Auto Interior by Price Auto Interiors & Tops Grand Prize Value $12,000 Our Auto Experts Carstar Quality Collision Repair Service 15 area locations in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky to service... (FOX19.com, OH)
Recalls, Websites, and contact information aired on Action News. Apr 3, 2005
Two General Motors Corp. pickup trucks, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, fared the worst in a new batch of government crash tests of 2005 pickups, the government reported Wednesday. LINK. (WPVI, PA)
[external] March U.S. auto sales pick up speed Apr 3, 2005
March U.S. auto sales pick up speed - Automobiles - Manufacturing - Company Announcements. 4/2/2005 12:10:25 AM. (Yahoo Finance -- Auto & Truck Manufacturers)
Pre-2002
Test Drives Apr 3, 2005
USATODAY.com - Older Test Drives. 06/30/2003 - Updated 04:56 PM ET. (USA Today -- Autos)
FOX19's "Restore Your Ride" is Under Way! Apr 3, 2005
com as we restore his 1989 GMC Jimmy 1500. FOX19's "Restore Your Ride is presented by Carstar, Rent-n-Roll, and Price Auto Interiors and Tops. Here's What We Are Planning for Rick's Car: New Wheels & Tires courtesy of Rent-n-Roll Minor Body Work & Repair along with New Paint courtesy of Carstar Customized Auto Interior by Price Auto Interiors & Tops Grand Prize Value $12,000 Our Auto Experts Carstar Quality Collision Repair Service 15 area locations in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky to service... (FOX19.com, OH)
GM,
Ford sales fall Apr 3, 2005
GM reported its best month for full-size pickups since 1978 and said its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups both had record months. Ford said sales of its F-Series pickups were up 1% from the year before. (USA Today -- Money)
Truck sales up despite gas prices Apr 2, 2005
GM reported its best month for full-size pickups since 1978 and said its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups both had record months. Ford said sales of its F-Series pickups were up 1 percent from the year before. (Houston Chronicle)
GM U.S. Sales Fall Slightly in March Apr 2, 2005
5 percent to 258,160 automobiles while GMC vehicles increased 4. 2 percent to 54,183. (Yahoo Finance -- Auto & Truck Manufacturers)
GM Reports 426,114 Deliveries in March Apr 2, 2005
"Several of our launch vehicles, including Pontiac G6, Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Cobalt and Colorado and GMC Canyon, all posted best-ever sales. Cobalt, in particular, had exceptional sales, breaking the 14,000-unit sales mark. We're encouraged by the sales performance of our launch vehicles and are hopeful that sales will continue to gain momentum as consumers become more aware of them and recognize the value they represent." ... Chevrolet Silverado sales climbed 18 percent, and GMC Sierra... (Yahoo Finance -- Auto & Truck Manufacturers)
Ford, GM, Report Lower U.S. Sales for March Apr 2, 2005
The Chevrolet Silverado () and GMC Sierra both had record months. In a conference call, Paul Ballew, GM's executive director of global market and industry analysis, said GM was particularly encouraged by a 34 percent rise in retail sales from February and the uptick in truck sales, despite an aging lineup. (Fox News)
8 Injured In I-5 Rollover Crash Apr 2, 2005
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 1994 GMC Suburban was in the northbound lanes near Twin Cities Road when the driver started to make a lane change and thought she saw a car in the other lane. She swerved back in the other direction, over corrected, and the vehicle rolled twice, coming to rest on the southbound side of the freeway. (KCRA 3, CA)
Village seeking bids for rescue truck purchase Apr 1, 2005
"The recommendation to the board is to purchase a straight rescue to replace the current M-3-16, which is a 1968 body with a 1992 GMC Top Kick cab and chassis," said Ormerod. The purchase of a fire/rescue truck went against the recommendation of consultants with Emergency Response Systems which, after assessing the entire fleet, suggested the village should purchase a rescue/pumper. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Boy Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run Apr 1, 2005
The vehicle is described as a white or silver SUV, possibly a GMC or Chevrolet, with tinted windows. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111. (KERO 23, CA)
Updated Dakota 4x4 Laramie looks and feels more like a car than a pickup Apr 1, 2005
It competes with the Chevrolet Colorado Four-door Crew Cab Z71 LS 4WD SB, GMC Canyon Four-door Crew Cab Z71 SLE 4WD SB and the Toyota Tacoma. The Laramie is definitely a mid-size pickup truck which offers a smooth ride and provides plenty of power for big and small jobs. (The Daily Item, PA)
Stolen vehicles found in building Apr 1, 2005
Johnson said the stolen vehicles were a 1996 Ford F250 pickup, a 2001 GMC Yukon sport utility vehicle, a 2002 GMC pickup, a 2005 Volvo station wagon and a 2005 Ford F250 pickup. The first three were stolen from Loomis in Placer County and the other two from Grass Valley, said Johnson. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Caravan leads 2005 vehicle sales in Canada Apr 1, 2005
Third among light trucks -- a broad category that includes minivans, pickups and sport-utility vehicles -- was the Dodge Ram pickup, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra. Among passenger cars, the Honda Civic leads the pack, with 5,950 vehicles sold in the first two months of 2005, surpassing the Toyota Corolla's 4,730. (London Free Press, Canada)
Union official says GM to analyze OC plant Apr 1, 2005
Bob Alexander of the United Auto Workers Local in Oklahoma City says plant officials are studying several options to deal with a reduced demand for the Chevrolet TrailBlazers and GMC Envoys made at the plant. GM has said it will end production of the Envoy XUV made in Oklahoma City. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Goto bankruptcy hearing may be in jail Apr 1, 2005
Garaged items to be sold include a Viking professional grill, a John Deere lawn tractor, a GMC Yukon SUV with a plow, a four-wheel drive Sierra pickup truck and a children's swing set. . (The Union Leader)
Spring Fling - Annual car show this weekend in Rosenberg Apr 1, 2005
Orchard: Justin Hardy, '69 GMC pickup ... Sugar Land; Alan Verba, '70 Buick; Steve Vigilante, '57 Dodge pickup; John Prestwood, A '29 Chevy and a '72 GMC pickup; Mario Dominguez, '33 Ford; Joe Carrillo, '39 Chevy; Lee Duggan, '40 Ford; Butch McEntire, '70 Corvette; Bob Stone, '69 Camaro; Ronnie Brush, '67 Chevy Nova; Edward Rabello, '73 Dodge; Robert Flores, '68 Camaro; Frank Saucedo, '69 Camaro; Stephen Kana, '38 Chevy; Yolanda Marsden, '57 Chevy; Gary Bartlett, '67 Chevy. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
New vehicle on loan to TISD police officers Mar 31, 2005
Daniels and his partner, Eugene Kniese, own four other dealerships, Greenville Pontiac Buick GMC, Greenville Hyundai, Texoma Hyundai and Bonham Chrysler Dodge Jeep. According to Dunn, the vehicle will be used for the district's general policing needs as well as a promotional tool to build interest in the district's drug-use prevention and character education program at Wood Intermediate School. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Time to answer some reader questions. Here we go. Mar 31, 2005
If that would have happened, GM was prepared to spin off Chevrolet and have them go it alone, leaving Olds, Buick, Pontiac, Cadillac and GMC trucks within the GM company. Of course, that racing ban didn t last long, and thanks to John DeLorean and Jim Wangers, Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964 and the muscle car era was born. (Shamokin News Item, PA)
Trial Delivers Justice for Woman Struck, Left for Dead Mar 31, 2005
Richmond, 34, recalls these and other details of being trapped underneath her boyfriend's 1997 GMC Sonoma and dragged at least 80 feet along the shoulder of Bailey Road in Willow Oak. The Feb. 23, 2004 incident left Richmond paralyzed from the waist down and with little mobility in her arms, shoulders and neck. (The Ledger)
Full
story..... Mar 31, 2005
On Monday, the Malvern Police Department received an anonymous tip that O'Neal might be responsible for the three most recent burglaries and identified the vehicle involved, a red GMC truck. The source also provided a possible location for officers to look for the vehicle. (Malvern Daily Record, AR)
Woman Woke Up to An SUV in Her House Mar 30, 2005
At 2:17 a.m. on Feb. 27, police say, Robert Orio drove his 2004 GMC Yukon from Abrahames Road on the north side of Interstate 40 through the state highway fence, crossed all four lanes and the median of I-40, drove through the state highway fence on the south side of the freeway and directly into Brasher's mobile home. "It was pretty scary," said Brasher. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Head-on crash in Folsom sends two men to hospital Mar 29, 2005
Police said the accident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. when Toyota Camry northbound on Green Valley Road swerved into oncoming traffic, first hitting a GMC Yukon head-on and then colliding with a BMW sedan ... According to police, the accident caused the GMC Yukon to veer off the road and land in the protected wetlands near Folsom Lake. (Sacramento Bee)
Good Samaritan killed in crash in rural Shelby County Mar 28, 2005
Shelby County investigators said the second car, a 1990 Honda driven by Scott McNabb, 42, Edinburgh, struck the rear of the Cavalier and then veered across the road, striking Glanton and pinning him against his 2003 GMC van. Bryant was taken by helicopter to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. (The Indianapolis Star )
Cars of Future At NY Auto Show Mar 27, 2005
The hybrid option is available on two- and four-wheel-drive Extended Cab Silverado and Sierra models (the GMC counterpart to the Chevy). They are available to retail customers in California, Washington, and Oregon for the 2005 model year. (CBS News -- Early Show)
GM: It's Worse Than You Thought Mar 26, 2005
Its most important program is what they call T900, a replacement for GM's big sport-utility and pickup trucks, such as the Chevrolet Suburban and Silverado, GMC Yukon and Sierra, and Hummer H2. GM has made up to 1. (Forbes)
Just lovin' that 'luxe Mar 26, 2005
Posted on: Friday, March 25, 2005. By Advertiser Entertainment Writer. (Honolulu Advertiser )
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Victims families protest teens arraignment Mar 26, 2005
White was driving a 1978 GMC pickup with four passengers westbound along State Route 66 at a high rate of speed, according to investigators, when the truck left the roadway and rolled. All five occupants were ejected. (Kingman Daily Miner, AZ)
Vegas officers nab Prescott fugitive in traffic stop Mar 26, 2005
Authorities also wanted Jacobs in connection with the theft of a 2000 GMC truck that her father reported stolen along with some cash. Local authorities have been looking for Patrick and Jacobs since Feb. 9, when Patrick failed to appear in the courtroom for the second week of his trial. (Prescott Newspapers, Inc., AZ)
Granite Falls man injured in road rage incident Mar 25, 2005
Police are looking for the driver of a red late-model GMC or Chevrolet truck with a king cab, tinted windows and a broken bug deflector. The driver is a white man with salt and pepper hair and was wearing a ball cap. (The Morning Star )
GM's plan: lower prices, but fewer incentives Mar 25, 2005
"Let's not squander all our resources on trying to overcome negative momentum. Let's put the resources where we've got positive momentum, which is basically Cadillac, Hummer and GMC," Lutz said. Back at the auto show, asked whether GM's slow sales are a sign that the "Lutz magic" in developing new cars isn't working, he replied: "There's no Lutz magic. It's team magic, and give it a chance to work.". (Buffalo News)
GM Considering Asking for Same Health Plan Mar 24, 2005
"Let's not squander all our resources on trying to overcome negative momentum. Let's put the resources where we've got positive momentum, which is basically Cadillac, Hummer and GMC," Lutz said in a speech before Morgan Stanley's Global Automotive Conference in New York. Lutz also was attending the New York Auto Show on Wednesday. (ABC News -- Wire)
State Police identify man killed in collision Mar 24, 2005
Jackson, 38, 1515 Great Oak Drive, was heading west in a 1993 GMC pickup truck on Highland Road when he lost control at Pecue Lane and left the road to the right, a State Police Troop A news release says. While overcorrecting, Jackson crossed the centerline and collided with a 1997 Lexus. (The Advocate -- News)
Motoring: Paul Brand Mar 24, 2005
Q I have a four-wheel-drive 1999 GMC Yukon with the 5. 7-liter engine and 80,000 miles. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -- Business)
GM Recalls 25,000 Commercial Trucks, 916 SUVs Mar 23, 2005
GM manufactured some of its Chevrolet and GMC medium-duty commercial trucks from the 2003 to 2005 model years without protective covering for electrical wiring, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on its web site ... GM said only five of the SUVs, which includes the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and the 2005 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, were delivered to customers, all of which were commercial businesses. (Reuters -- US News)
John DeLorean - US businessman Mar 22, 2005
Their success was instrumental in his becoming group executive for the North American car and truck operations which meant that he was in effective control of the five car divisions Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Cadillac the GMC Truck and Coach division and the Canadian car and truck operations. As DeLorean rose to power in General Motors, however, his charismatic style and flamboyant behaviour caused tensions in his relationships with other senior colleagues. (TimesOnline)
GM cost woes likely to smack suppliers Mar 22, 2005
Fort Wayne Assembly Plant Employees: 2,900 What it does: Makes Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. GMPT Bedford Foundry Employees: 800 What it does: Produces transmission cases, pistons and engine blocks. (The Indianapolis Star )
Safety seat system has surprise risk Mar 21, 2005
The local incident occurred nearly two weeks ago when Kaitlin Sipes and her 5-year-old sister, Brianna, were riding in their car seats in the back of the family's 2004 GMC Yukon, a large sport-utility vehicle ... Safety was high on their minds when they bought their GMC last March and Graco car seats compatible with the LATCH system ... Neither their GMC manual nor the one for their Graco car seats say anything about how to manage unused seat belts. (Sacramento Bee)
Week-long spring break brings rash of accidents Mar 21, 2005
Herbert Curtis James was headed south on Rattlesnake Point Road in a 2001 GMC pickup when he failed to negotiate the 90-degree curve, driving straight into the grass and striking a utility pole. According to a Department of Public Safety report, James was only traveling about 30 miles per hour. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
GM Recalls Minivans, G6s For Safety Fixes Mar 19, 2005
Federal safety regulators and the automaker say the brake lights or hazard lights on the minivans can stop working on the 2001-2002 Chevy Astro and GMC Safaris. Dealers will repair the problem for free. (Click2Houston, TX)
Wooley's luxury options criticized Mar 19, 2005
STATE TREASURER JOHN KENNEDY Vehicle: 2002 GMC Yukon Cost: $29,600. AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER BOB ODOM Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue Cost: $36,793. (The Advocate)
GM vehicles fared worst in minivan crash tests Mar 19, 2005
WASHINGTON - Two General Motors Corp. vehicles, the Chevrolet Astro and the GMC Safari, fared the worst in government crash tests of minivans, according to results released Friday. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Business)
Mistaken call makes him an unexpected hero Mar 19, 2005
Dylan Hively, a salesman at Valley Oldsmobile Cadillac GMC, holds his cellular phone at arm's length while it is set on speaker phone ... It was about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Hively was sitting at his desk inside the Valley Oldsmobile Cadillac GMC dealership in Mount Vernon. (Mount Vernon Skagit Valley Herald, WA)
