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Hertz to Buy Up to 175,000 GM Electric Vehicles–Through 2027
Hertz and General Motors announced a partnership on Tuesday that will see up to 175,000 electric vehicles purchased from the latter. The agreement will see up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs purchased through 2027, offering a wide array of choices for customers. According to Hertz, it estimates the new EV fleet should […]
2023 GMC Hummer EV Reservations Surpass 90,000, Says Company
Since GMC’s Hummer EV reviews started hitting the internet in the spring, the automaker has garnered an impressive amount of reservations, and the company’s head says most customers are completing their sales, too. GMC has surpassed 90,000 reservations for the GMC Hummer EV, according to Marketing Director Rich Latek who shared the figure at the […]
GM to Invest Nearly $500 Million into Marion, Indiana Factory for EV Production
General Motors (GM) is looking to upgrade its Marion metal production facility to be able to produce its next generation of vehicles. GM plans to invest around $491 million to upgrade its Indiana stamping center for producing electric vehicles (EVs), said the automaker on Thursday. “While this investment prepares the facility for our all-electric future, […]
2024 Chevy Equinox EV Pricing to Start at $30,000
General Motors (GM) shared a press release on Thursday detailing the 2024 Equinox EV’s two different design personalities and several different trim options. The Equinox will come in either LT or RS personalities, with trim options including 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, 2RS and 3RS. The base-level 1LT trim option comes with either front-wheel drive (FWD) in […]
GM’s Cruise Recalls Robotaxis After Crash, Updates Self-Driving Software
According to filings that were recently made public, General Motors Co.’s all-electric robotaxi subsidiary, Cruise, recalled and updated the software in 80 self-driving cars after a June crash in San Francisco — reports CNBC. The crash in question occurred on June 3. It involved a Cruise vehicle braking harshly while attempting an unprotected left turn as […]
GM to Double the Super Cruise Network in U.S. and Canada
General Motors (GM) is increasing where drivers in North America can use the automaker’s hands-free driving assistance system Super Cruise, creating twice as many highways on which the feature can be used. GM will double its Super Cruise map where the hands-free system can operate, covering around 400,000 miles of the U.S. and Canada, announced […]
Chevy Bolt $6,000 Rebate Has Conditions: You Can’t Sue Over Battery Fires
General Motors (GM) resumed production of the Chevy Bolt electric vehicle (EV) in June, after the automaker faced recalls of every Bolt EV ever made due to significant battery fire risks. According to Jalopnik, Chevy is offering up to $6,000 in refunds to customers who defer the right to sue over the automaker’s ongoing battery […]
Ford, GM Seek Approval for Self-Driving Cars without Steering Wheels
General Motors (GM) and Ford have asked a U.S. regulator to exempt them from a law prohibiting self-driving vehicles without steering wheels. On Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published three petitions from Ford and GM on the matter, opening them to public comment for the 30 days, according to Automotive News. Each […]
2024 Chevy Blazer EV Pricing from $44,995 with 5 Trims, Including Police Car
GM’s Chevrolet unveiled its 2024 Blazer EV on Monday, detailing five trims with pricing from $44,995 USD. The upcoming EV looks to take on the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4, for example. Various configurations include RWD and AWD trims, with a GM-estimated range of up to 320 miles. The […]
GM EV Sales to Surpass Tesla By Mid-Decade, Claims CEO
General Motors (GM) is looking to build more affordable electric vehicles (EVs), and the company’s chief executive thinks it could surpass Tesla’s sales in the U.S. in just a few short years. GM CEO Mary Barra said that the automaker will sell more EVs than Tesla by the middle of the decade in an interview […]
GM Offers Rebates to Cadillac Lyriq EV Buyers in Exchange for their Data
General Motors has run out of electric vehicle (EV) tax credits in the U.S., but the veteran automaker has apparently come up with some innovative rebates for customers. According to Detroit Free Press, GM is offering customers a $5,500 USD rebate on its new 2023 Cadillac Lyriq all-electric SUV if they agree to sign a nondisclosure […]
GM, Pilot Company to Build National EV Charging Network with EVgo
General Motors (GM) is looking to expand its charging network, and to do so, it’s pairing up with a national network of gas stations where the chargers will be located. GM is teaming up with Pilot and Flying J to establish a national DC fast-charging network, set to be built and operated by EVgo, according […]
Cadillac Teases Celestiq EV Flagship Ahead of July 22 Unveil
New photos of the Cadillac Celestiq have arrived, showing off far more angles of the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) interior and exterior than before, according to a report from Auto Blog. The photos show taillights on both the top and the bottom of the vehicle, with LED lighting slanted around the back corners of the vehicle […]
Ford and GM to Surpass Tesla in EV Marketshare by 2025: Analyst
One analyst is predicting General Motors (GM) and Ford to overtake Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) market share in the coming years, as competition and new models continue to increase. Senior Auto Analyst John Murphy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch says he’s expecting GM and Ford to each have around 15 percent of the EV […]
Chevy to Refund Bolt EV Customers that Ordered Before Price Cuts
Earlier this month, Chevrolet announced a price cut to its Bolt EV and EUV for 2023 models, by up to 18% off, or about $6,000 USD, compared to 2022 pricing. The price drop came amid rising EV prices due to chip shortages, inflation and supply chain headwinds. It also looked to be a way to […]