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GM surges past 300,000 EVs sold in the U.S.

General Motors has reached a big milestone in its push to sell more electric cars. The company has now sold over 300,000 EVs in the U.S. since 2016.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 6, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
General Motors has started to use AI tools to improve the quality of its cars

GM now uses smart computers to check car quality, look at factory equipment, and find problems in car software.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 22, 2024, 1:35 p.m.
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali gets a $7,500 price cut thanks to a new battery pack

GMC has rolled out the 2025 Sierra EV Denali, bringing new battery options and a price cut to the electric truck.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 15, 2024, 1:24 p.m.
GM EV owners get access to Tesla Superchargers if they buy an adapter for $225

GM electric vehicle owners can now plug into Tesla's Supercharger network. The catch? They'll need to buy a $225 adapter first.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 19, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
GM Could Use Chinese Battery Cells Manufactured by Japanese Brand in U.S.

General Motors (GM) is looking into new ways to get batteries for its electric vehicles. The car giant might team up with TDK Corp, a Japanese company, to make batteries in the United States using technology from CATL, a Chinese firm.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 16, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
Hyundai and GM could jointly develop and build cars

General Motors and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 12, 2024, 4:52 p.m.
GM will pay $146 million fine because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

General Motors (GM) has been fined $146 million by the federal government for non-compliance with emissions and fuel economy standards. This fine is due to 5.9 million of their vehicles, models from 2012 through 2018, emitting excess carbon dioxide. Notable models include the Chevy Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevy Silverado.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 5, 2024, 3:19 p.m.
GM challenges BYD Seagull with Wuling Bingo budget electric car

With competition intensifying in the Chinese electric car market, General Motors has updated its Wuling Bingo to compete with the popular BYD Seagull. The updated version of the Wuling Bingo features a new water-cooled engine as well as other improvements.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 17, 2024, 5:29 p.m.
General Motors cuts 2024 EV sales target due to demand concerns

GM has lowered its electric vehicle (EV) production targets for 2024 amid slowing demand and a tepid adoption rate.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 12, 2024, 10:08 a.m.
General Motors Patents Anti Road-Rage System That Can Potentially Control Your Car

General Motors has secured a patent for an innovative system designed to monitor and potentially mitigate road rage among drivers. Officially titled "Vehicle Occupant Mental Wellbeing Assessment and Countermeasure Deployment," this new technology aims to ensure safer driving environments by evaluating the mental state of vehicle occupants.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 21, 2024, 9:57 a.m.
Former GM executive explained why the company killed Saab, Pontiac, Hummer and Saturn in 2008

Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of Product Development at GM, explained in an interview with Motor1 how the automaker had to get rid of four of its divisions during the Great Recession of 2008 to 2009.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 9, 2024, 3:02 p.m.
GM Energy launches new product suite that allows customers to transfer power between electric vehicles and homes

GM Energy has introduced a new line of products that turn electric vehicles into backup power sources for homes. The first model to utilize this technology is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV First-Edition RST.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 19, 2024, 9:58 a.m.
GM has nearly doubled the map of hands-free driving routes in North America

Hands-free driving is enabled by General Motors' own Super Cruise automated driving system.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 15, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
GM changes its mind, PHEVs are back in the game

An interim strategy towards zero emissions involves deploying plug-in technologies in specific segments.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 1, 2024, 11:12 a.m.
Chevrolet Bolt EVs Recalled Again After Seat Belts Not Repaired by Dealer

The small EV was originally recalled in December 2022 due to a seat belt pretensioner issue. Now some of the vehicles are being recalled again because of one dealership.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 28, 2023, 1:50 p.m.
Second-generation Chevrolet Bolt confirmed for 2025 debut

The current-generation Chevrolet Bolt will retire before the end of 2023, but the nameplate won't remain dormant for long. General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed that a second-generation Bolt will debut sometime in 2025, using newer battery technology.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 6, 2023, 11:53 a.m.
GM Defense Secures Contract to Build High-Performance SUVs for U.S. Government

The U.S. Department of State has recently awarded GM Defense a significant contract to develop a new generation of armored Heavy-Duty Sport Utility Vehicles. These vehicles are destined for the Diplomatic Security Service, enhancing the safety of American dignitaries.

Evgenii Ushakov

Dec. 1, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
GM Buys Key Tesla Gigacasting Supplier

General Motors (GM) has discreetly acquired a gigacasting firm, Tooling & Equipment International (TEI), previously utilized by Tesla in their groundbreaking approach to reducing manufacturing expenses by casting large vehicle body parts.

Evgenii Ushakov

Nov. 17, 2023, 11:40 a.m.
Honda and GM cancel plans to jointly develop low-cost EVs

In a surprising move, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe announced that the $5 billion deal with General Motors to jointly develop affordable electric SUVs has been canceled.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 25, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
GM delays expansion of electric pickup truck production

General Motors is delaying production of two all-electric pickups at the Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan by a full year, idling the plant at the end of this year and transferring about 1,000 workers to other GM facilities in the state.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 24, 2023, 3:04 p.m.

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