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Cruise, GM, and Honda to offer autonomous ridesharing in Japan

The three companies plan to form a joint venture to offer the self-driving ride-hail service in Japan in early 2027. After starting with a fleet of 12 autonomous Cruise Origins in the country's capital, the service could expand to other cities.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 23, 2023, 2:18 p.m.
GM recalls over 10,000 Chevrolet Bolt charger cords that could shock EV users

The combination of hardware and software in the Webasto charging cords included with certain 2022 and 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV models doesn't work well together and could potentially cause an electric shock under certain circumstances.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 8, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
GM's OnStar virtual assistant, powered by Google's AI, now handles more than 1 million customer requests per month

Those who own GM cars and have used the blue OnStar button may already know the drill: you push the button and a calm voice asks what you need assistance with. What many may not realize is that this voice is actually driven by Google's "Dialogflow" AI software.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 30, 2023, 5:41 p.m.
General Motors Pioneers V2H Bidirectional Charging Tech Across Upcoming Ultium-based EV Lineup

General Motors (GM) is planning to expand its vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology across its lineup of upcoming Ultium-based electric vehicles (EVs) by the model year 2026.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 9, 2023, 2:37 p.m.
GM Defense Unveils Next-Generation Armored Chevy Suburban: The Ultimate Government SUV

The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is gearing up to upgrade its fleet of armored SUVs with a new generation of Chevrolet Suburbans, developed by GM Defense. With a $36.4 million contract from the U.S. Department of State, GM's special ops division aims to create attack-proof vehicles that will tackle the challenges of harsh conditions in foreign countries.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 25, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
Cruise, the self-driving arm of General Motors, begins initial robot taxi testing in Miami

Cruise, the self-driving arm of General Motors, has begun initial testing and data collection in Miami. The company's focus during Phase 1 is to familiarize its fleet with additional, diverse road conditions while collecting data.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 24, 2023, 10:13 a.m.
GM Energy Announces Details and Specifications of Ultium Home Energy Bundles for EV Charging, Storage and Backup Power

The Ultium Home product offerings will be the first solutions to be made available to residential customers through GM Energy, and are designed to provide greater energy independence, resiliency and value, enabling the use of backup power for essential home needs during times when energy is unavailable from the grid.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 5, 2023, 1:06 p.m.
GM reveals new ‘Proxima’ EV design concept and platform for next-generation EVs in China

GM says a new generation of young creative talent played a key role in the Proxima EV’s design. The name comes from the Portuguese word for “next,” representing the company’s forward-looking commitment.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 7, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Five Active Safety Features Come Standard on all GM EVs for 2023 Model Year

General Motors will include Automatic Emergency Braking, as well as four additional active safety features proven to reduce crashes, as standard equipment on 98% of its 2023 model year vehicles. This encompasses every new EV launching this year, including the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 2, 2023, 11:50 a.m.
General Motors Recalls Nearly 1M SUVs For Airbag Inflators That May Explode

Airbag sagas continue for automakers, but this time it's not related to the Takata failure that resulted in the largest recall in automotive history. General Motors is recalling just under one million SUVs from Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC for airbag inflators made by a Tennessee-based company that could rupture.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 16, 2023, 12:53 p.m.
General Motors Appoints Former Apple Executive as It Prepares to Drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from Its Vehicles

General Motors (GM) bringing onboard Mike Abbott, a former Vice President of Engineering for Apple's Cloud Services division. With an impressive background in creating innovative software solutions, Abbott is poised to lead GM's end-to-end software organization.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 12, 2023, 3:50 p.m.
GM is set to reenter the European market this fall with an all-electric portfolio, focusing on the Nordic region

After pulling out in 2017, General Motors (GM) is making a bold move to re-enter the European market with an all-electric portfolio.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 11, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
General Motors Reports Record Q1 EV Sales with Over 20,000 Sold

General Motors has announced a promising kickoff to 2023, with over 20,000 EVs sold in the first quarter alone, marking a significant milestone for the automaker.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 4, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
GM drops Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from future EVs in favor of in-house software

General Motors will no longer offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its upcoming electric vehicles, instead opting for its in-house Ultifi software system, which the company says will allow for more advanced driver-assist systems and over-the-air updates.

Evgenii Ushakov

April 3, 2023, 2:32 p.m.
GM Considers Incorporating AI Voice Assistant in Ultifi End-to-End Vehicle Software Platform

General Motors is evaluating the possibility of adding an AI voice assistant to its Ultifi software platform through which the company plans to provide seamless delivery of software-defined features, apps, and services to customers over the air.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 20, 2023, 11:38 a.m.
General Motors explores using ChatGPT to enhance vehicle features

General Motors is considering integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its vehicles as part of its ongoing collaboration with Microsoft, according to a GM executive.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 13, 2023, 9:46 a.m.
UAE is interested in GM Defence electric military vehicles

GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tawazun Council in the UAE to collaborate in developing electric military vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 23, 2023, 2:38 p.m.
GM Teams up with GlobalFoundries to Secure Semiconductor Supplies and Boost US Car Manufacturing

General Motors has secured an exclusive agreement with GlobalFoundries to provide semiconductors from upstate New York, in a bid to address the supply shortage which has been hobbling the automotive sector.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 10, 2023, 12:39 p.m.
GM and Netflix Team Up to Put EVs in the Spotlight

General Motors and Netflix have teamed up to give electric vehicles (EVs) the exposure they deserve, reflecting society's growing interest in a fully electric future. The launch of the campaign, called "EVs On Screen," will mark the start of this new partnership.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 6, 2023, 10:33 a.m.
GM invests $650 million in largest U.S. lithium mine to produce batteries for electric cars

General Motors has announced a major investment of $650 million for a joint venture with Lithium Americas in the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada. The project is expected to enable the production of one million electric vehicles per year and create 1,500 jobs.

Evgenii Ushakov

Feb. 2, 2023, 5:13 p.m.

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