Mike Colias [email protected] 313-446-1644 See All Staff Page Recent Stories GM prescribes headache relief in Brazil Turmoil in Brazil and other South American markets has sapped demand and prompted automakers to slash production. Money train rolls on for GM dealers GM is renewing its Essential Brand Elements aid program, a relief for the many GM dealers who have come to rely on it as a vital revenue stream. But they'll have a few more hoops to jump through. Dealer groups open fire on Cadillac retail plan Some state dealer groups are demanding that Cadillac scrap its controversial dealer-incentive program, saying its vision for transforming the retail network would violate franchise agreements. Dealer gets savvy with recall repairs One Oregon dealer found a way to identify used vehicles in inventory that have open safety recalls. Can Buick LaCrosse tempt young buyers? With the redesigned LaCrosse, Buick hopes to retain the 350,000 people who now own the current generation, as well as turn the heads of owners of other large sedans, including the Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300, Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln MKS. GM: A ding from soft car demand, but retail share up GM's July sales slipped 1.9 percent as surging demand for pickups, SUVs and large crossovers was offset by continued softness in the car market. GM's bold approach: Stay conservative Companies normally don't earn respect for the stuff they don't do. But for GM, a pullback from big plans in India is the latest milepost along a path to becoming a more disciplined company. GM's supplier-friendly initiatives bear fruit In a play for better designs and lower-cost parts, General Motors is offering suppliers two-generation contracts and no-bid contracts. GM, aiming for strong 2016 finish, to hike truck output General Motors will boost production of pickups and SUVs in time for the traditionally brisk fall truck market, a top GM executive said Wednesday. She's driving GM in a new direction Julia Steyn, who is leading GM's various experiments in vehicle sharing and transportation services under the Maven brand, says she's encouraged by the early results. GM alters dealer ratings after court setback General Motors is modifying its criteria for how it holds dealers accountable for their sales performance -- at least in New York state -- after a court ruling there that shot down GM's preferred formula for rating dealers' effectiveness. Cadillac plays waiting game Cadillac and its dealers have a painfully long wait as a slew of new models grind their way through GM's development process. There is nothing on the horizon until mid-2018, when a new compact crossover should arrive, the first of at least four new entries. Buick's four quick launches end drought Fresh sheet metal is coming at Buick showrooms with four major launches - the Envision, LaCrosse, Regal and Enclave - hitting within a 15-month span. Chevy, GMC plan new and improved crossovers As Chevy prepares to launch redesigns of the Equinox and Traverse in 2017, along with a new midsize crossover a year later, GMC will bolster its lineup with a next-gen Terrain next year, and likely a new subcompact crossover. How will GMC grow? GMC will require new models and nameplates to hit its ambitious growth target of improving market share by two-thirds over a decade. One potential avenue: Venturing into Jeep's terrain. Load More