December 2006 sales for all GM certified brands were down 6% from December 2005, to 41,800 units.
Autonet Mobile, a San Francisco-based startup wireless technology company, is expected to announce an agreement to provide an optional wireless access point, also known as a Wi-Fi hot spot, to Avis Rent a Car customers by March, 2007. Motorists electing to take advantage of the high speed Internet connection will be charged $10.95 per day for a notebook-size portable device that plugs into the car's power supply.
Senator Trent Lott makes a second attempt at requiring complete vehicle history disclosure
Leasedrive has merged with competitor VELO to form the biggest independent, privately-owned management group in the UK.
A revamped 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is part of GM's effort to compete with Toyota and Honda to bring in buyers shopping for a car below $30,000. The redesigned new model is almost one year away from arriving at dealer showrooms, but GM is showing off the trendy new model and wants to generate as much enthusiasm now as possible.