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11 diciembre, 2013 a las 14:16La nota de prensa, en inglés
GM to Transition to a National Sales Company in Australia and New Zealand
Company to cease manufacturing in Australia by 20172013-12-10
DETROIT – As part of its ongoing actions to decisively address the performance of its global operations, General Motors today announced it would transition to a national sales company in Australia and New Zealand. The company also said it would discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing and significantly reduce its engineering operations in Australia by the end of 2017.
“We are completely dedicated to strengthening our global operations while meeting the needs of our customers,” said GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson. “The decision to end manufacturing in Australia reflects the perfect storm of negative influences the automotive industry faces in the country, including the sustained strength of the Australian dollar, high cost of production, small domestic market and arguably the most competitive and fragmented auto market in the world.”
As a result of the company’s actions, approximately 2,900 positions will be impacted over the next four years. This will comprise 1,600 from the Elizabeth vehicle manufacturing plant and approximately 1,300 from Holden’s Victorian workforce.
Holden will continue to have a significant presence in Australia beyond 2017, comprising a national sales company, a national parts distribution centre and a global design studio.
GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mike Devereux said an important priority over the next four years would be to ensure the best possible transition for workers in South Australia and Victoria.
“This has been a difficult decision given Holden’s long and proud history of building vehicles in Australia,” said Devereux. “We are dedicated to working with our teams, unions and the local communities, along with the federal and state governments, to support our people.”
The sale and service of Holden vehicles will be unaffected by this announcement and will continue through the extensive network of Holden dealers across Australia and New Zealand. Warranty terms and spare parts availability will remain unchanged.
“GM remains committed to the automotive industry in Australia and New Zealand. We recognize the need for change and understand the government’s point of view. Moving forward, our business model will change significantly however, GM Holden will remain an integral part of its communities and an important employer both directly and through our dealers,” Devereux said.
Since 2001, the Australian dollar has risen from US$0.50 to as high as US$1.10 and from as low as 47 to as high as 79 on the Trade Weighted Index. The Australian automotive industry is heavily trade exposed. The appreciation of the currency alone means that at the Australian dollar’s peak, making things in Australia was 65 percent more expensive compared to just a decade earlier.
With the decision to discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing in Australia by the end of 2017, GM expects to record pre-tax charges of $400 million to $600 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. The charges would consist of approximately $300 million to $500 million for non-cash asset impairment charges including property, plant and equipment and approximately $100 million for cash payment of exit-related costs including certain employee severance related costs. Additional charges are expected to be incurred through 2017 for incremental future cash payments of employee severance once negotiations of the amount are completed with the employees’ union. The asset impairment charges will be considered special for EBIT-adjusted reporting purposes.
12 diciembre, 2013 a las 17:29[size size=150]Novedades en la asociación con PSA[/size] – PSA fabricará en Sochaux la nueva generación del Opel Zafira
– Nuevo comercial ligero para sustituir a los Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner y Opel Combohttp://es.autoblog.com/2013/12/12/la-planta-de-sochaux-de-psa-se-queda-el-opel-zafira/ 12 diciembre, 2013 a las 17:45Asi es como quedaria, de momento, la asociación
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12 diciembre, 2013 a las 18:02[size size=150]GM vende sus acciones de PSA[/size] Pese a venderlas, el vicepresidente de GM Steve Girsky comenta que mantendrán la asociación ya que es fuerte
nota de prensa, en inglés
DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced it is selling its entire 7 percent stake of 24,839,429 shares in PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA) through a private placement to institutional investors. GM acquired the stake in PSA when it entered into its strategic alliance in March 2012.“Our equity stake was planned to support PSA in their efforts to raise capital at the time of the creation of the GM and PSA alliance, and that support is no longer needed,” said GM Vice Chairman Steve Girsky. “The alliance remains strong with our focus on joint vehicle programs, cross manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics. We’re making good progress while remaining open to new opportunities.”
Mas detalles:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2013/Dec/1212-psa.html 13 enero, 2014 a las 16:29Nuevo logo de Cadillac
13 enero, 2014 a las 16:2913 enero, 2014 a las 19:10¿Hay noticia o referencia de la foto? Estaría bien para completar información. Podría ser sólo una aplicación para un stand. Aunque también es verdad que el actual lleva tiempo sin ningún retoque.
13 enero, 2014 a las 19:1213 enero, 2014 a las 19:27[quote quote=”Millia”]
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Que bueno!No hay una nota oficial, aquí la noticia que recoge el imagotipo registrado en la oficina de patentes:
[url]http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/11/trademark-filings-suggest-cadillac-to-officially-drop-wreath-from-emblem/ [/url] Con estas cosas no se juegan. Posiblemente eliminen los laureles.
13 enero, 2014 a las 19:37Cada vez que aparece un logo nuevo tiemblo, y no es para menos. 13 enero, 2014 a las 19:46ya lo llevaba el elmiraj. y bueno, me parece un poco caca.
14 enero, 2014 a las 16:5814 enero, 2014 a las 18:32Pues para mi es horrendo.
De toda la vida me quedo con el del ’57. 20 marzo, 2014 a las 08:38[size size=150]GM presenta la nueva familia de motores modulares Ecotec[/size]
– 11 variantes, que irán desde los 1.0 hasta los 1.5L
– Desde 75 hasta 165cv y desde 95 hasta 250Nm de par
– El primer motor será el 1.0 SIDi, presentado en Opel
– El Cruze II, en China, dispondrá del 1.4t (150cv) y 1.5 atmosferico (114cv)
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Nota de prensa, en inglés
New Modular Ecotec Engines are More Adaptable, Efficient
2014-03-19[i]– Modular architecture streamlines powertrain portfolio, reduces manufacturing complexity
– Global design and manufacturing processes enhance adaptability, with 11 engine variants ranging from 1.0L to 1.5L
– Up to 2.5 million annual production at five global plants by 2017[/i] DETROIT – A new generation of Ecotec small-displacement engines streamlines General Motors’ global powertrain portfolio with a modular architecture that broadens its adaptability to global markets and reduces manufacturing complexity – while offering customers leading-edge efficiency, refinement and durability.
The new engines were developed for GM’s global vehicle portfolio and will power many of the company’s highest-volume small cars and compact crossovers – including the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze specifically tailored for China, which launches in 2014 as a 2015 model.
By 2017, more than 2.5 million new Ecotec engines are projected to be built annually in at least five manufacturing locations around the globe: Flint, Mich. (U.S.); Shenyang, China; Szentgotthárd, Hungary; Toluca, Mexico; and Changwon, South Korea. The Flint facility alone represents an investment of more than $200 million in technology and tooling to support the engines’ production.
“Transportation solutions vary around the world and GM is committed to developing engines matched to the needs of the regions where they’re sold,” said Steve Kiefer, GM vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering. “The new engine family is designed to achieve segment-leading refinement and efficiency, and will make its way into five GM brands and 27 models by the 2017 model year.”
The new Ecotec portfolio will include 11 engines, with three- and four-cylinder variants ranging from 1.0L to 1.5L – including turbocharged versions – and power ratings ranging from 75 horsepower (56 kW) to 165 horsepower (123 kW), and torque ranging from 70 lb-ft (95 Nm) to 184 lb-ft (250 Nm). The architecture is also designed to support hybrid propulsion systems and alternative fuels.
The first production applications include a 1.0L turbocharged three-cylinder for the Opel ADAM in Europe, and 1.4L turbocharged and 1.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines for the 2015 next-generation Chevrolet Cruze in China.
The turbocharged variants enable the engines to deliver the power and torque of larger-displacement engines with the efficiency of smaller engines. For example, the turbocharged 1.0L three-cylinder used in the Opel ADAM makes as much power as the naturally aspirated 1.6L four-cylinder it replaces – with an estimated 20-percent improvement in efficiency.
In fact, the new Ecotec family is on the leading edge of efficiency, with the new 1.4L turbo up to five percent more efficient than the 1.4L turbo engine it will replace. The new Ecotec engines also deliver segment-challenging refinement. Noise intensity is up to 50-percent quieter than Volkswagen’s EA211 1.4L four-cylinder and up to 25-percent quieter than Ford’s 1.0L turbo three-cylinder.
Clean-sheet design
The new Ecotec engines represent a clean-sheet design and engineering process, leveraging the diverse experience of GM’s global resources. Technologies such as central direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing, turbocharging and variable intake manifold airflow help achieve efficiency goals with broad power bands, for an optimal balance of strong performance and lower fuel consumption.
“The new Ecotec architecture represents the most advanced and efficient family of small-car gas engines in GM’s history,” said Tom Sutter, global chief engineer. “Along with performance and efficiency targets, we’ve also aimed for segment-leading refinement with low noise and vibration – and we’ve hit the bulls-eye.”
Modularity in parts – such as four-cylinder and three-cylinder blocks – that share bore spacing, bore diameter, liners and other dimensions, reduces complexity while increasing the flexibility to quickly adapt the architecture for new applications.
The new Ecotec engines are calibrated to run on regular unleaded gas – even the high-output turbo variants.
The new 1.4L turbo for the 2015 next-generation Chevrolet Cruze in China is estimated at 148 horsepower (110 kW) and 173 lb-ft of torque (235 Nm). The 1.5L is rated at an estimated 113 horsepower (84 kW) and 108 lb-ft of torque (146 Nm).
In China, Cruze models with the 1.4L turbo engine will also feature an all-new dual-clutch gearbox.
20 marzo, 2014 a las 11:09Mirando Astras seminuevos me ha llamado la atención con el 1,6 Ecotec de 115 cv está dando la lata. A parte de ser gastón. A ver cuando los ponen en la calle porque Opel tiene una gama de gasolina pobre comparada con la competencia.
4 junio, 2014 a las 14:19[size size=150]Opel anuncia su plan de crecimiento hasta 2022[/size] [i]– Pretende incrementar su cuota de mercado en Europa hasta el 8% en 2022.
– Objetivo de un margen del 5% de EBIT.
– Lanzará 27 modelos y 17 nuevos motores hasta 2018.[/i] Rüsselsheim/Madrid. Opel ha presentado una actualización de su estrategia DRIVE!2022 en la que se ha puesto como meta cinco objetivos estratégicos. En 2022, Opel y Vauxhall pretenden alcanzar el 8% de cuota de mercado en Europa, con el objetivo de un crecimiento rentable. El margen de beneficio (ingresos antes de impuestos e intereses – EBIT) está previsto que alcance el 5%. Al mismo tiempo, la compañía planea realzar más la calidad de sus productos, así como la satisfacción de sus clientes y empleados.
El presidente y consejero delegado de Opel, Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, ha dicho: “En los pasados meses, el equipo directivo de Opel ha trabajado muy duro en avanzar en la estrategia DRIVE!2022 El catálogo de objetivos estratégicos presentados hoy es el resultado de nuestros esfuerzos. Ya hemos llevado a cabo los planteamientos para implementar el plan paso a paso. Tenemos todo el respaldo de nuestra compañía matriz General Motors”.
Opel se está centrando en tres prioridades estratégicas: los modelos, la marca y en mejorar su penetración en el mercado. La estrategia de modelos y motores se está llevando a cabo a buen ritmo. Un total de 27 nuevos modelos y 17 motorizaciones están previstos para los años entre 2014 y 2018.
La segunda prioridad estratégica es reforzar la imagen de Opel como una marca emocional, accesible y alemana. Los valores se están trasladando a través de factores como las innovaciones tecnológicas, las habilidades de la ingeniería alemana y la buena relación valor / precio. Las innovaciones tecnológicas, por ejemplo, se pueden representar por OnStar, el próximo paso en conectividad de los vehículos que convertirá el automóvil en un lugar con red inalámbrica Wi-Fi a partir de 2015.
La cuota de mercado y los objetivos de crecimiento representan la tercera prioridad. Hasta 2022, Opel planea aumentar su cuota de mercado en Alemania desde el 7,2% al 10%. En Europa (incluyendo Rusia y Turquía), la compañía pretende aumentar su penetración del 5,8% actual hasta el 8%. En 2022, Opel quiere convertirse en la marca número dos del mercado europeo junto a su compañía filial Vauxhall.
Opel anunció por primera vez su plan a diez años DRIVE!2022, en el verano de 2012. En 2013 la marca ya ha realizado un sustancial progreso en sus resultados operativos, reduciendo sus pérdidas en Europa a menos de la mitad. Opel espera que 2014 sea un año exigente. Por un lado, la compañía continúa mejorando sus actividades ordinarias del negocio. Por otro, los costes no recurrentes, como el cierre de la planta de Bochum y la fluctuación de las monedas, añadirán presión a los ingresos. Opel espera volver a los beneficios a mitad de la década gracias a un gran número de medidas, entre las que se incluyen los menores costes de producto y estructurales, mejorar la capacidad de utilización de las plantas, mayor beneficio de las ventas y la mejora del perfil de marca.
4 junio, 2014 a las 19:26Tras sacar a Chevrolet de Europa ya no buscan posicionamiento “premium”, ahora serán “marca emocional, accesible y alemana”, buena noticia pero…¿Soy el único que no ve posible que consigan esos objetivos? 24 agosto, 2014 a las 18:42—————————-
Lo usa por ahora para herrramientas de apoyo, pero es el comienzo de la revolución.24 agosto, 2014 a las 20:53Pues yo no veo revolución alguna. Estas técnicas, para prototipado rápido, se vienen usando desde hace mucho tiempo. 25 agosto, 2014 a las 17:08Yo por lo menos no lo sabia. Si sabia del diseño en 3D, el trabajo con ordenadores para adelantar procesos…pero lo de las impresoras 3D me parece mas nuevo. No siempre todo lo que usan las marcas es de dominio publico, asi que si lo dicen, mejor que mejor para nosotros jeje
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