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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GMC today announced ‘Extract Mode’ is coming soon to its Hummer EV, which allows the pickup to “activate its adaptive Air Ride Suspension to raise approximately 6” and overcome tough obstacles in its path.” The automaker says Extract Mode will be arriving in an upcoming software update. There are various modes for the Hummer EV […]
General Motors (GM) will put its luxury sector to the test in an upcoming release, as it prepares to build fewer than 500 units annually of an upcoming electric vehicle (EV). GM plans to debut the upcoming Cadillac Celestiq EV sedan for around $300,000, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by The […]
“Plug and Charge,” a streamlined electric vehicle (EV) charging technology that’s been around since 2014, is set to gain a new automaker as a partner, letting drivers easily plug in and automate payment plans at several charging stations. General Motors (GM) said on Wednesday it plans to join a handful of automakers equipped with Plug […]
General Motors announced today it is increasing the price of its GMC Hummer EV by $6,250 USD, starting on Saturday. According to GM, reservations placed prior to the price increase won’t be affected, reports CNBC. The reason for the price hike? GM is blaming its supply chain and logistics. In March, GM said it would […]
