GM offers 0 pct financing in big sales push Dec 30, 2008
GM will offer zero-percent financing for up to 60 months on the 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Saab 9-7X sport utility vehicles. The Saab 9-3 and 9-5 sedans also qualify. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com(R) Releases 2009 Residual Value Analysis Nov 19, 2008
GM's 2009 average residual value is weighed-down by poor-performing and older models like the Cadillac STS, Cadillac Escalade and the Saab 9-7X. While Cadillac's residuals are suffering, the redesigned 2009 CTS model is a Best Resale Value Award winner. Additionally, General Motors won Kelley Blue Book's Hybrid SUV category with its Tahoe Hybrid. (PR Newswire)
GM to close Wisconsin SUV plant by year-end Oct 14, 2008
GM builds the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Saab 9-7X SUVs at the plant in Moraine, Ohio. In June, GM had said it expected to close the truck plants in Ohio and Wisconsin by 2010 because of sharply reduced demand. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
GM plant closing Dec. 23 Oct 4, 2008
He said forecasts for those and other models produced in Moraine the Envoy Denali and Saab 9-7X are expected to keep sliding. The company had planned a temporary shut down in December, but will erase that plan and run its first shift all the way until the lights go out on Dec. 23, he said. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
GM to close Ohio SUV factory Oct 4, 2008
The factory assembles the GMC Envoy, Chevrolet Trailblazer and Saab 9-7X. But a customer move away from sport utility vehicles to smaller vehicles amid high gas prices had led to the shutdown. 2008 Associated Press. (FOX23 News, NY)
Moraine to receive $187K to ease loss of GM departure Sep 20, 2008
The changes are directly correlated with continued disinterest among consumers for SUVs the Moraine plant produces: the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Envoy Denali sport utility vehicles and the Saab 9-7X.. E-mail jdirr@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Can SUV Be Good Value For Consumers? Jul 30, 2008
Which SUV Is Best Value For Consumers. - Automotive News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)
GM to Cut Shifts, Slow Output at 4 Plants as Part of Move Away From Trucks Jul 29, 2008
GM makes Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender SUVs at Moraine. The Shreveport plant builds Hummer H3 sport-utility vehicles and Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon pickups. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Nearly one-third workers elect to leave Ohio GM plant Jun 19, 2008
The plant produces the Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy and Saab 9-7x. Turner, of Local 798, believes the decision to close the plant increased the number of workers electing to take the buyouts or early retirement. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
GM closing Moraine assembly plant Jun 4, 2008
The Moraine plant produces the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Envoy Denali sport utility vehicles, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Wagoner said the company sold more than 100,000 large pickups and SUVs per month during the fourth quarter of last year. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
GM Plant Towns Struggle With Losses Jun 4, 2008
Each day, about 2,400 workers file inside to assemble the GMC Envoy, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender sport utility vehicles. But some time before the summer of 2010, the Moraine plant will be no more: It is one of four that GM announced Tuesday it will close. (ABC News -- Wire)
GM to Shut 4 Truck Plants, Rethink Hummer Jun 4, 2008
" 'Difficult decisions' The plant shutdowns, according to GM, will save the company about $1 billion a year in addition to cost savings announced in recent months. GM will add third shifts at two plants in Lordstown, Ohio, and Orion, Mich. -- facilities that build the Chevrolet Malibu and the Chevrolet Cobalt. "These are difficult decisions," said Wagoner at a news conference held in advance of GM's annual meeting in Wilmington, Del. Standard & Poor's analyst Efraim Levy reiterated his hold... (SmartMoney)
GM DETAILS: Read GM's press release on the changes. Jun 4, 2008
Oshawa Truck Assembly in Canada, which builds the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, will likely cease production in 2009, while Moraine, Ohio, which builds the Chevy TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Saab 9-7x, will end production at the end of the 2010 model run, or sooner, if demand dictates. Janesville, Wisconsin, will cease production of medium-duty trucks by the end of 2009, and of the Tahoe, Suburban and Yukon in 2010, or sooner, if market demand dictates. (USA Today -- Money)
GM Announces Plant Closures; Possible Sale of Hummer ... Jun 4, 2008
The Moraine plant, which produces the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Saab 9-7x, will be shut down by 2010, GM said. The Janesville plant will stop production in 2010 of the Tahoe, Suburban and Yukon models, or possibly sooner. (Fox News)
GM workers await word of possible restructuring, job cuts Jun 3, 2008
The Moraine plant produces the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali sport utility vehicles, as well as Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender vehicles -- gas guzzlers that have fallen out of vogue among consumers while gasoline is hovering around the $4-per-gallon mark. Several scenarios can play out Tuesday for the Moraine plant that employs about 2,400 directly. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
GM to close Moraine plant Jun 3, 2008
The Moraine plant employs about 2,500 workers and produces the GMC Envoy, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (FOX19.com, OH)
GM workers recalled as Axle strike drags on May 15, 2008
The Moraine, Ohio, GM plant typically has about 2,300 full-time employees and makes six vehicles, including the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer SS, GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender. A late afternoon announcement by Detroit-based American Axle said that bargaining talks with the United Auto Workers, which struck on Feb. 26, continued over the past weekend and "made progress in numerous issues.". (Buffalo Business First, NY)
GM's Wagoner: Inventories will help GM weather parts supplier strike 'for a good while' Mar 6, 2008
The GM plants that have been shuttered build the Hummer H2, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender mid-sized sport utility vehicles. We continue to produce and we will for a while. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
American Axle Manufacturing Holdings Inc. Mar 5, 2008
The Moraine plant makes six vehicles, including the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer SS, GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender. The Detroit News reported on Monday that the UAW strike began Tuesday last week and as of Friday, talks between the American Axle and the union had not resumed. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
American Axle strike forces closure of GM plant in Moraine, Ohio Mar 4, 2008
The plant near Dayton makes the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender mid-sized sport utility vehicles. The Mishawaka plant in Northwest Indiana, which makes the Hummer H2, will be idled during the midmorning on Tuesday, Wickham said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Strike forces 5th GM plant to shut down Mar 4, 2008
The plant near Dayton makes the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender mid-sized sport utility vehicles. GM now has decided to close five factories due to a lack of parts made by American Axle, affecting more than 13,000 hourly workers. (MSNBC -- Business)
GM, union recess talks until after holidays Dec 20, 2007
GM Moraine now produces six sports utility vehicles: Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer SS, GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali, Saab 9-7X, and the Isuzu Ascender. represents 2,200 hourly workers at the plant. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
GM to cut 340 jobs at Moraine plant Dec 14, 2007
The plant produces Chevrolet TrailBlazer and GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali sport utility vehicles, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. GM in July 2006 cut Moraine's third shift, about 1,300 workers, through its buyout and early retirement program. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Did your car make the '10 Worst' list? Dec 1, 2007
Chevrolet TrailBlazer (below)/ GMC Envoy/ Isuzu Ascender/ Saab 9-7X: These SUVs share the same platform, albeit one that does not meet TTAC's approval. "Although there may be a good reason to buy one, you can hear the competition singing 'anything you can do I can do better.' ". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GM's 3Q loss is $39 billion Nov 8, 2007
GM (NYSE: GM) has 2,500 workers at its Moraine assembly plant, where it makes the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer SS, GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender. E-mail dayton@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
GM Moraine plant to cease production for a week Oct 8, 2007
Union leaders are hopeful to land a new product for the plant, which now makes the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer SS, GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender. E-mail tkershaw-staley@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
In the Driver's Seat Aug 10, 2007
Consider this: If you're looking to buy a Dodge Ram, GMC Yukon or Saab 9-7x this month, you could get as much as $6,000 cash back or 0% APR on 36-month loans, according to Edmunds. com. (SmartMoney)
GM turns 2Q profit Aug 1, 2007
In the Dayton area, GM operates the Moraine Assembly, where workers produce the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer SS, GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali, Saab 9-7X and Isuzu Ascender. The plant employs about 200 salaried and 2,300 hourly workers. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
SUV Head Restraints Protect Poorly in Crash Tests Jul 4, 2007
SUVs from the 2007 model year rated poorly were: BMW X3 and X5; Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Isuzu Ascender; Cadillac SRX; Chrysler Pacifica; Dodge Nitro; Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer; Mitsubishi Endeavor; Hummer H3; Hyundai Tucson; Jeep Liberty; Kia Sportage; Lexus GX470 and RX; Nissan Xterra; Saab 9-7X; Suzuki XL7; Toyota 4Runner and Highlander. In other vehicle categories, the 2007 Toyota Tundra was the only pickup to receive the top score. (Newsmax)
Ford, GM models with data recorders Mar 4, 2007
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Saturday, March 3, 2007 9:16 PM CST. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
