General Motors

GM Looks to Redeem Itself with its Two New Vehicles

General Motors is in the midst of introducing its two newest additions to the GM lineup in dealership showrooms next year. The two new vehicles are the Buick Regal and the Chevy Cruze. GM is targeting new customers in hopes of turning ...READ»

GM-Backed Coskata Breaks Ground on Feedstock-Flexible Ethanol Facility

What if we could quickly and cheaply make ethanol using any cellulosic feedstock, including wood chips and construction waste? That's exactly what Coskata claims it can do with its new semi-commercial flex ethanol facility, launched ...READ»

Microsoft Sells Razorfish. What Will Happen to Surface Apps?

Microsoft has sold off its most reliable incubator for cutting-edge apps for its table computer Surface, leaving the future uncertain for how it showcases the platform.READ»

GM Greens-up the Yukon Denali SUV, Is It in Vain?

Greening-up conventional cars is very laudable, but when it comes to the most gas-guzzling eco-disaster family vehicle out there--the SUV--sometimes it's better to admit defeat and move on. The SUV in this instance is the ...READ»

There's No Cleaner Ride Than a GM Bus

This infographic visualizes the gallons of fuel it takes to travel 350 miles by various means. Surprisingly, in terms of energy efficiency as well as time, a full motor coach is by far the best option, second only to bicycling. ...READ»

Tech Watch: Australian Companies Fund Electric Vehicle Grid

Better Place, a US firm that builds plug-in stations for electric cars, has just landed a $667 million USD deal to build charging networks in Australia’s three largest cities. Like smaller-scale Better Place deals already underway in Denmark and Israel, the Australian charging network will allow battery-powered and hybrid car-owners to charge their vehicles at thousands of locations, or have their vehicles batteries swapped out for faster fill-ups. READ»

Case Study: General Motors Blogs

Last week I looked at some of the reasons your business needs a blog, and this week I'd like to take a look at one example of a company that is utilizing it's blogs very well: General Motors.  GM's blogs are accessible from their ...READ»

The Business of Cars

September 2008 is a milestone month for U.S. automakers: General Motors and the Ford Model T both turn 100 years old. We wish they had more to celebrate, but in their honor, here's a look at the business of cars.READ»

When Eight Figures Simply Won't Do

Three of law firm Quinn Emanuel's biggest wins.READ»

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Reflection: A Century of the Automobile Industry

September 2008 is a milestone month for U.S. automakers: General Motors and the Ford Model T both turn 100 years old. We wish they had more to celebrate, but in their honor, here's a look at the business of cars.READ»

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Obscura Digital's High Def Projections

A multi-media design lab out of San Francisco lights up companies such as GM, Google, and Oracle with mind-blowing projections. READ»

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