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Cruise Self-Driving Car Pulled Over by SF Police, Tries to Make a Run For It [VIDEO]
A Chevy Bolt retrofitted into an autonomous vehicle (AV) by General Motors Co. subsidiary Cruise was pulled over by the San Francisco Police last week, upon which the car bolted to a safe spot a few yards away (via Electrek). The SFPD reportedly pulled the driverless car over because its headlights weren’t on at night. […]
Here are the Newest 2022 Chevy Bolt EV Ads [VIDEOS]
After a rough year of fire risk recalls on every Chevy Bolt electric vehicle (EV) ever made, the automaker is back and is looking to have a much better 2022 model year for the EV. Chevrolet hopes to rebound sales of the Bolt EV this year, following a year plagued with fire risk recalls, according […]
First Drives: GMC Hummer EV Reviews Hit the Web, Here’s a Roundup [VIDEOS]
General Motors (GM) announced that the GMC Hummer EV is increasing production output after reservations surpassed 65,000 a couple of weeks ago, and now the electric truck is making its first rounds out in the world. A number of publications are putting out their very first reviews of the new GMC Hummer EV, and the […]
Chevy to Relaunch Bolt EV Sales with Ad Spots During MLB Opening Day
After roughly seven months of production shutdown on the company’s Bolt EV and EUV due to a battery fire recall, Chevrolet will relaunch sales via two advertisements set to air on the opening day of the Major League Baseball season. The new advertisements are set to debut Thursday, titled “Mom” and “Life Changes”, reports Automotive […]
GM, Honda Partner to Develop ‘Millions’ of Affordable EVs, Starting in 2027
Traditional automakers are moving to begin producing their first few electric vehicles (EVs), and a new partnership between two manufacturers is expected to produce millions of affordable EVs within the decade. General Motors (GM) and Honda plan to partner on the development of a line of affordable EVs starting in 2027, according to the automakers. […]
GMC to Increase Hummer EV Production, Reservations Surpass 65,000
GM plans to increase production of the electric Hummer as reservations surpass 65,000 units, according to CNBC. The GMC Hummer EV can already be purchased, though high levels of demand make it likely that customers won’t receive their orders until around 2024. Despite the fact that the number of reservations is more than initially expected, […]
General Motors Invests Extra $3.45 Billion in Electric Self-Driving Subsidiary Cruise
General Motors Co. on Friday announced an additional investment of $3.45 billion USD in its all-electric self-driving subsidiary, Cruise. $2.1 billion of the investment amount will go towards acquiring SoftBank Vision Fund 1’s equity ownership stake in Cruise, while the remaining $1.35 billion is going to be a direct investment in the country. “We are […]
2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV Pre-Orders Launching May 19 in U.S.
Cadillac, the luxury brand of General Motors, announced on Tuesday pre-orders of its upcoming 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle will launch on May 19, 2022. Orders for the 2023 Lyriq and the 2023 Lyriq performance all-wheel drive will be available through a dealership’s website or Cadillac.com, according to Rory Harvey, vice president of global Cadillac, […]
Chevrolet Teases Electric Blazer SS Coming in Spring 2023
General Motors (GM) is expected to pivot towards electric vehicles (EVs) in the years to come, with a new video from Chevrolet teasing the previously-announced Blazer SUV EV. Chevrolet has teased the upcoming 2024 Chevy Blazer SS EV with a short video and the ability to sign up for updates, according to a “future EVs” […]
GM and California’s PG&E Collaborate on Using EVs as Backup Power Sources
General Motors (GM) announced a partnership with California’s Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) on Tuesday to collaborate on a pilot testing the use of the automaker’s vehicles as a backup power source. The pilot, as detailed in a press release, will begin in summer 2022 and will oversee the development of hardware and software to […]
GM to Build EV Battery Materials Plant in Canada, Will Cost $400 Million
Traditional automakers are making their foray into electric vehicles (EVs), and following a December announcement that General Motors (GM) would process cathode material for its Ultium batteries by 2024, the automaker is holding to it. GM is pouring an estimated$400 million (~$500 million CAD) into a Bécancour, Quebec production facility for cathode active material (CAM) […]
GM Has Sold its Stake in Lordstown Motors, Confirms Company
General Motors (GM) has sold its stake in troubled electric vehicle (EV) startup Lordstown Motors. GM sold all of its 7.5 million shares in EV startup Lordstown Motors in Q4, as confirmed by GM spokesperson Jim Cain on Tuesday, according to Automotive News. The news comes just months after Foxconn bought the Ohio Lordstown Motors […]
GMC Hummer EV Gets 329-Mile Range; Battery Weighs More than a Honda Civic
The first 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup Edition 1 exits Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. VIN 001 was auctioned in March 2021 at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction for $2.5 million to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. (Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors)Newly-filed documents with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have revealed […]
GM’s Chevy Bolt Production Pause Extends to April
General Motors (GM) halted production of the Chevy Bolt last year, before delaying its production start multiple times — and a new update shows the company is delaying production once again. GM is extending its production halt of the Chevy Bolt through April 4, according to Reuters. The recall, originally announced in August, applies to […]
Chevy Silverado EV Preorders Surpass 110,000, Says GM
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has General Motors (GM) ready to begin selling multiple electric pickups, with reservations for a new model from Chevy topping 100,000, according to the parent company. GM’s Chevy Silverado EV has already reached 110,000 reservations, according to a letter to shareholders from CEO Mary Barra (via TechCrunch). In Tuesday […]