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GM invests in 'trash to ethanol' start-up

January 14, 2008 5:09 AM PST

General Motors buys undisclosed share in the cellulosic ethanol company Coskata to bring E85 fuel to market faster.

What's good for GM 'may' be good for the country

January 11, 2008 4:00 AM PST

CNET News.com's Charles Cooper believes CEO Rick Wagoner's ideas for new high-tech autos are a good start--but just a start.

GM unveils eco-friendly concept Cadillac

January 9, 2008 6:06 AM PST

The first concept car to get its premiere at CES runs on a hydrogen fuel cell and a lithium ion battery.
Photos: Green Cadillac

Does GM now mean 'green motors'?

December 14, 2007 11:00 AM PST

The Detroit stalwart is recharging itself with the Chevy Volt and other projects, but don't go looking for an all-electric car.
Photos: GM's alternative-energy cars

Body of a car, brains of a PC

August 13, 2007 5:53 AM PDT

Software is becoming the new competitive weapon in the car market, and Big Blue is working to build a "network on wheels."
Poll: Most wanted car tech

GM's next car model? You decide

April 5, 2007 6:03 AM PDT

Three sub-subcompact concept cars are up for vote, and one is planned for production.

Can GM's Pontiac become cyber-groovy?

February 8, 2007 7:10 AM PST

news analysis The automaker is going full-throttle with branding on Yahoo, MySpace and Second Life as it tries to capture a younger, hipper market.

Yahoo touts virtual Pontiac car club

February 8, 2007 7:14 AM PST

New 'Pontiac Underground' site features user-generated content such as news and photos from Yahoo and the Web.

GM cuts option price for XM Radio

August 16, 2006 10:37 AM PDT

New pricing for the factory-installed satellite radios will be seen on most 2007 models.

Carmakers race to accommodate iPods

August 4, 2006 6:31 AM PDT

Ford, GM and Mazda team up with Apple to integrate the digital-music devices into their 2007 models.
Photos: iPod in your car console

Advertisers look to grassroots marketing

April 4, 2006 7:18 AM PDT

As viral video becomes all the rage online, national brands are turning to ordinary folks to create ads.

GM slow to react to nasty ads

April 3, 2006 3:42 PM PDT

As part of contest, carmaker supplies ad-building tools online--but some people use them to slam company or protest Iraq war.

GM SUV spoofed by environmentalists

March 31, 2006 5:25 PM PST

Environmentalists use editing tools provided by carmaker to bash the company on global warming.

Talk to the car with new tech

April 11, 2006 1:12 PM PDT

Voice-recognition technology could ensure that gadget-happy drivers keep hands on the wheel.
Photos: Hands-free digital audio

Road rally hawks hydrogen cars

January 5, 2006 1:56 PM PST

Major carmakers showcase prototypes of fuel cell cars, promoting benefits such as reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Buenos dias, sports radio fans!

April 26, 2005 1:11 PM PDT

XM Satellite Radio plans 24-hour Spanish channel that will cover major sports events in Latin America and Mexico.

Energy Department joins drive for fuel cell cars

March 30, 2005 2:33 PM PST

U.S. Department of Energy will work with GM and DaimlerChrysler to develop and promote hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Photos: Fuel cells get a boost

Photos: In-car-computing

August 17, 2005 3:01 PM PDT

Concept cars at a New York auto show use computing to make driving easier--and with MP3 players, more enjoyable.

Computers add fun, safety to concept cars

January 5, 2006 1:57 PM PST

Soon you might have more computing power parked in your driveway than in your home office.

This week in auto tech

March 25, 2005 10:00 AM PST

Whether you're interested in hybrid cars, better music systems or safer driving, the New York International Auto Show was the place to be.