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    FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025: Key themes and concerns for the automotive industry
    One thing is abundantly clear after the FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) last week. Megatrends impact everything. No longer can chassis development, braking, safety validation and so forth stand alone without impact from the broader drive towards electrification, the AI revolution or SDVs, to name a few.  The event’s sessions gave the impression that electrification is already baked into the industry, particularly in Europe where the debate on (regulation-pushed) direction is ...
    Beyond horsepower: Compute becomes the new competitive edge for OEMs
    Automotive compute power is becoming a defining metric of vehicle capability — not just for autonomy, but across cockpit systems, connectivity and life-cycle software deployment. As vehicles transition toward centralized electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software-defined platforms, silicon performance is now a core determinant of what a vehicle can do — and how long it will remain competitive in the field. Two metrics have emerged as industry standards for measuring this compu...
    Hyundai Steel to supply 100,000 metric tons of steel to GM Korea amid strategic shift
    Hyundai Steel, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), plans to supply 100,000 metric tons of auto steel sheets to GM Korea, starting in September, The Korea Herald reported June 13. This decision follows GM Korea's move to change its steel sheet supplier from mainland China-based steel manufacturer Baoshan Iron & Steel amid quality certification processes. The supply will account for 20% of GM Korea's annual steel sheet consumption. This marks Hyundai Steel's first substanti...
    Stellantis does not face immediate shortage of rare earth material, says official
    Stellantis is not facing supply bottlenecks for rare earth materials sourced from mainland China, according to a report by Reuters on June 12. However, a senior executive at Stellantis said the automaker faced challenges in managing this situation in the past. "We're all fine for June," said Jean-Philippe Imparato, head of Stellantis’ European operations, on June 12 during an automotive event in Turin, Italy. "But, let me tell you, we have spent some tough hours" on managing the whole ...
    General Motors plans to invest $4 billion on its US manufacturing plants
    US carmaker General Motors (GM) announced that it plans to invest $4 billion over the next two years to boost its domestic production of gasoline-powered and electric vehicles. This investment aims to increase the company's annual domestic vehicle assembly to over 2 million units. GM's announcement follows an earlier plan to invest $888 million in the Tonawanda propulsion plant near Buffalo, New York, to support the development of its next-generation V-8 engine. The new investments will impac...
    Mainland China issues temporary rare earth export licenses to top US automakers
    Mainland China has issued temporary export licenses to rare earth suppliers for the top three US automakers, according to a June 6 report by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter. These licenses, valid for six months, come amid supply chain disruptions caused by mainland China's recent export curbs on rare earth materials. The restrictions, imposed in April, have impacted industries globally, including automakers, aerospace manufacturers and semiconductor companies. The export curb...
    GM's Cadillac recalls more than 41,300 Lyriq electric SUVs to fix faulty video camera display
    General Motors (GM) is recalling over 41,300 Cadillac Lyriq electric sport utility vehicles due to an issue with the driver video display. The recall impacts Lyriq models from the 2023 to 2024 model years. In May, the US-based automaker informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the video display on certain Lyriq models may malfunction, leading to a blank screen. This failure results in the loss of visibility for the speedometer, warning lights and rearview ...
    Cadillac leverages Rightware’s Kanzi One platform to deliver enhanced in-cabin experience
    Cadillac has redefined luxury mobility with the launch of the all-new XT4. The small sport utility vehicle model offers an enhanced in-cabin experience crafted to resonate with today’s empowered drivers, merging style with substance. At the core of this innovation is Cadillac’s collaboration with Kanzi One, a leading global platform for human-machine interface (HMI) from Rightware, a Finland-based company. Together, they have developed a next-generation e-cockpit that harmoniously blends ...
    LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI to establish LFP battery lines at US plants with GM
    South Korean battery manufacturers LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Samsung SDI are set to install lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production lines at their respective US plants, co-owned with General Motors. This shift represents their first foray into LFP production, moving away from their previous focus on high-nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) chemistries. The decision is influenced by GM's drive to reduce electric vehicle costs amid slower market adoption and make EVs more accessible by ut...
    General Motors announces $888 million investment in Tonawanda plant in US to start production of sixth-generation V-8 engines from 2027
    General Motors (GM) announced plans to invest $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, to support production of sixth-generation V-8 engines, used in full-size trucks and sport utility vehicles. The automaker will make an investment in new machinery, equipment, tools and renovations of the 87-year-old plant as it gears up to begin production of the next-generation engines in 2027. Tonawanda is the second propulsion plant of G...
    GM and LG Energy Solution partner to develop LMR battery cells for future EVs
    General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution (LGES) are collaborating to commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for GM's future electric trucks and full-size sport utility vehicles. This initiative builds upon their existing partnership aimed at developing prismatic battery-cell technology and related chemistries. GM plans to be the first automaker to integrate LMR batteries into electric vehicles. The joint venture, Ultium Cells, intends to commence commercial produ...
    General Motors recalls 721,000 vehicles globally due to engine defect risks
    General Motors (GM) is recalling 721,000 vehicles globally, including 600,000 vehicles in the US, due to engine issues that could cause a loss of power and increase crash risks. The recall affects 2021 through 2024 models of the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, all equipped with 6.2-liter V8 gas engines. The automaker has identified manufacturing defects in connecting rod and crankshaft, which may lead ...
    General Motors to cut production of all-electric BrightDrop vans in Canada
    General Motors (GM) has announced a significant reduction in the production of its all-electric BrightDrop delivery vans at the CAMI assembly plant located in Ingersoll, Ontario. This adjustment involves cutting down from two shifts to one and will lead to the elimination of 500 jobs. The plant will undergo a temporary idle starting in May for approximately 20 weeks until October, with battery pack assembly also being paused for the weeks of April 21 and April 28, ahead of this shutdown. GM c...
    LG Energy Solution buys GM's stake in Michigan EV battery plant for $2 billion
    LG Energy Solution (LGES) has announced that its US subsidiary will purchase the assets of its electric vehicle battery joint venture with General Motors (GM) in Michigan, US, for $2 billion. This deal, expected to close on May 31, may undergo adjustments in value following due diligence, according to an announcement made by the EV battery manufacturer. The move comes as GM has been reconsidering its EV strategy, influenced by uncertainties concerning EV battery production's future and consum...
    EnergyHub partners with GM Energy to integrate EVs into utility programs
    EnergyHub, a key provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has announced a partnership with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors (GM), aimed at integrating GM electric vehicles and home energy storage solutions into EnergyHub's utility and market programs across the US. This collaboration will allow owners of Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac EVs, as well as GM Energy's PowerBank stationary storage system, to participate in various utility programs managed by EnergyHub. These progra...
    Lithium Americas closes $250 million funding for Thacker Pass lithium project
    Canada-based Lithium Americas Corp. announced the successful closure of a $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners LP for the phase one development and construction of the Thacker Pass lithium project located in Humboldt County, Nevada. This investment complements a strategic partnership with General Motors Holdings LLC (GM), with whom Lithium Americas has jointly decided to proceed with the Final Investment Decision (FID) for phase one of the Thacker Pass project. Lithium America...
    Cadillac selects Continental PremiumContact tires for Lyriq-V electric SUV
    General Motors’ luxury car brand Cadillac has selected Continental’s PremiumContact 6 tires as original equipment for its Lyriq-V electric SUV. The tires, offered in 275/40 R22107 V size, is ideal for use in electric vehicles, given their design which emphasizes dynamic and responsive driving, safety and comfort. The PremiumContact 6 tires have been engineered to offer several benefits that cater specifically to the requirements of EVs like the Lyriq-V. These include superior control and ...
    LG Energy Solution acquires full ownership of Michigan EV battery plant
    LG Energy Solution (LGES) has assumed full ownership and control of the $2.5 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant located in Lansing and Delta Township, Michigan, following the acquisition of General Motors's interest in the project. This transition was facilitated by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, which approved amendments transferring a $120 million performance-based grant originally designated for Ultium Cells LLC to LGES. Ultium Cells was a joint venture between GM and LGES. Wi...
    Pilot, General Motors, EVgo’s joint charging network expands to over 130 locations across 25 states in the US
    Pilot Co., General Motors (GM) and EVgo Inc. announced March 25 that their collaborative network has reached more than 130 electric vehicle fast-charging locations in over 25 states across the US. The charging network aims to offer an elevated experience along popular corridors and major interstates, enabling long-distance EV travel, Pilot, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, said in a press note. “As the busy spring and summer travel season approaches, EV drivers will be ab...
    General Motors joins PG&E’s residential vehicle-to-everything pilot program
    General Motors has joined Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) residential vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot program, providing eligible customers in Northern and Central California with incentivized pricing for qualifying GM Energy home energy products, the carmaker announced March 13. The initiative is part of GM Energy’s plan to work with utilities such as PG&E to leverage the carmaker’s bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology, which allows compatible GM EVs to supp...
    Posco Future M invests in Canada-based EV cathode material plant
    Posco Future M has announced its decision to invest 489.4 billion won (about $342 million) into Ultium Chem, a joint venture with General Motors located in Quebec aimed at producing cathode materials for electric vehicles. This investment will be channeled through Posco Future Materials, a wholly-owned subsidiary in Canada, for the construction of a high-nickel cathode material plant. The plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 30,000 metric tons, sufficient to supply about 300,000 EVs, ...
    Ionna launches full-scale national EV charging network rollout in US
    Ionna, an electric vehicle charging joint venture initiated by global automakers BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, has announced its progression from a public beta phase to a full-scale national rollout. This announcement came during a significant event held at the inaugural Ionna Rechargery in Apex, North Carolina, coupled with the unveiling of its new headquarters and Customer Experience Lab in Durham, North Carolina. This transition signifies a...
    Lear partners with General Motors to integrate ComfortMax Seats into select models
    Lear Corp. has announced a partnership with General Motors (GM) to integrate its ComfortMax Seat, a product that combines thermal comfort technologies within trim covers to enhance occupant comfort, thermal management and manufacturing efficiency, into select GM models, starting 2025. “We are honored to partner with General Motors, a company renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, as we bring the ultimate in seating comfort and design to select GM vehicles," said Ray Scott, p...
    General Motors recalls 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV over adaptive cruise control glitch
    General Motors (GM) has initiated a recall for the all-wheel-drive variant of the model year 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV due to a malfunction in the adaptive cruise control system, which might not activate the brakes when necessary, according to Green Car Reports on Jan. 25. The recall, affecting 2,890 electric vehicles, was announced following the discovery of a software glitch. According to GM’s documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems...
    FTC targets General Motors and OnStar for misusing drivers' data
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a proposed action against General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary, OnStar, for improperly handling drivers' geolocation data and driving behavior information. The companies are accused of selling this sensitive data to third parties, including consumer reporting agencies, without clear consent from consumers. This data could potentially impact insurance rates for millions of vehicle owners. As a settlement for these allegations, GM and OnStar would...
    Vianode signs long-term supply agreement for battery-grade anode graphite with General Motors
    Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has signed a strategic agreement with General Motors (GM) to become a long-term supplier of high-performance anode graphite, Vianode announced Jan. 15. The agreement covers development of large-scale manufacturing capacity and supply of synthetic anode graphite toward 2033, the company said, adding that the master supply agreement has a multibillion-dollar value. According to Vianode, the high-performance anode graphite will be shipped from its I...
    Biden administration finalizes rules to safeguard US connected car technology supply chains
    President Biden on Tuesday (Jan. 14) announced strong and decisive actions to safeguard the US connected vehicle supply chains against any potential security risks by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation (Russia). The White House, in a fact sheet titled "Safeguarding America from National Security Risks of Connected Vehicle Technology from China and Russia", said, “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that our automotive supply chains are res...
    General Motors developing mixed-chemistry battery technology for EVs
    General Motors (GM) is reportedly developing mixed-chemistry battery packs for electric vehicles, joining several automakers and battery companies exploring this technology. According to a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Nov. 28, 2024, which was originally filed by GM on Aug. 2, 2023, the company is considering combining nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) or similar chemistries. This approach involves d...
    General Motors recalls over 7,600 Chevrolet Equinox EVs in US over pedestrian warning issue
    General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2025 Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles in the US due to an issue with their pedestrian warning systems, which may not be loud enough to comply with federal safety standards. The recall affects 7,606 vehicles that may have software issues preventing the warning sounds from being produced at volumes that meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141. This so-called “quiet car” rule requires that EVs and hybrids m...
    Lithium Americas and General Motors form JV for Nevada lithium project
    Lithium Americas Corp. has finalized a joint venture with General Motors Holdings LLC (GM) to develop the Thacker Pass lithium carbonate project in Humboldt County, Nevada. This partnership aims to bolster the North American supply chain for critical minerals. Lithium Americas retains a 62% stake in the project and will oversee its management, while GM has acquired a 38% stake through an investment totaling $625 million, which includes both cash and letters of credit. The arrangement allocates $...
    ChargePoint, General Motors collaborate to expand EV charging network
    ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, and General Motors (GM) plan to further accelerate EV infrastructure growth in the US, the two companies said in a joint announcement Dec. 18. The two companies said that they are collaborating to install hundreds of ultra-fast charging ports at strategic locations across the US, featuring the latest innovations in EV charging to improve access to chargers and help drivers get back on the road faster than e...
    General Motors plans to no longer fund Cruise’s robo-taxi development
    Amid an internal churn to improve cash flow and profitability in its operations, General Motors (GM) has decided to exit Cruise’s robo-taxi business and therefore no longer fund the robo-taxi development work, the legacy carmaker announced Dec. 10. GM’s decision comes as it views funding Cruise’s robo-taxi development work as unviable, given the considerable time and resources that it would require to scale the business in an increasingly competitive robo-taxi market. Instead, GM now...
    EVgo and General Motors surpass 2,000 fast-charging stations across the US
    EVgo Inc., a leading provider of public fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, along with General Motors (GM), has achieved a milestone by surpassing 2,000 public fast-charging stalls across the US. The collaboration is on track to complete a total of 2,850 DC fast-charging stalls nationwide, including 400 public fast-charging stalls at flagship destinations in several major metropolitan markets such as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York and Texas. This ach...
    General Motors to sell its stake in Ultium Cells battery plant in Michigan to LG Energy Solution
    General Motors (GM) has reached a non-binding agreement to sell its stake in the nearly completed Ultium Cells LLC battery-cell plant in Lansing, Michigan, to its joint venture partner  LG Energy Solution (LGES), GM announced Dec. 2. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.  Although the move underlines GM’s strategy to recover its investment in the facility, the transaction does not change the carmaker’s owner...
    General Motors extends battery technology partnership with LG Energy Solution
    General Motors (GM) and its South Korean battery partner LG Energy Solution (LGES) plan to extend their 14-year battery technology partnership to include the development of prismatic cells, GM announced Dec. 2. As part of the extended agreement with LGES, GM expects to use the newly developed prismatic cell technology in its electric vehicles in the future. The move is part of GM’s larger strategy to diversify its supply chain, leveraging multiple chemistries and form factors. GM said th...
    GM Energy, Reliant collaborate to offer free nighttime charging for Chevrolet EV drivers in the US
    Reliant, a local provider of electricity, has forged a strategic partnership with GM Energy, an electric vehicle charging unit of General Motors, to offer convenient EV charging services to Chevrolet EV customers, Reliant announced Nov. 13. Under this arrangement, the two companies plan to provide free nighttime EV charging for Chevrolet EV drivers in the US. “Chevrolet EV drivers who enroll on the new Reliant Free Charge Nights plan will receive free nighttime charging,” Reliant said ...
    Cadillac unveils 2026 Vistiq electric luxury SUV
    General Motors (GM) has unveiled the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, an all-electric luxury sport utility vehicle, marking a significant addition to the brand's electric vehicle lineup. The all-new electric SUV is designed to offer exceptional space for passengers across all three rows and features advanced technology to enhance the luxury experience, including a 23-speaker AKG Studio 1 Audio system with Dolby Atmos and the Super Cruise driver assistance system, among many others. The Vistiq features a...
    General Motors recalls over 461,000 vehicles for transmission issues
    General Motors (GM) has announced a recall of 461,839 vehicles due to a transmission issue, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects several models from the years 2020 to 2022, including the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The issue stems from a potentially faulty transmission control valve, which could result in the rear wheels locking up, thereby significantly increasing the risk of ...
    General Motors to invest $625 million in new JV with Lithium Americas
    Lithium Americas Corp. and General Motors (GM) have entered into a new investment agreement to establish a joint venture for the purpose of funding, developing, constructing and operating Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nev., the company announced Oct. 16. The JV transaction will deliver $625 million of cash and letters of credit from GM to Thacker Pass, alongside the conditional commitment for a $2.3 billion US Energy Department (DOE) loan announced earlier in 2024 for developing the facili...
    General Motors invests $10 million in material science company Forge Nano
    GM Ventures, the venture capital unit of General Motors (GM), plans to invest $10 million in Forge Nano, a materials science company specializing in atomic layer deposition, the company announced Oct. 16. In addition, GM and Forge Nano have also entered into a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on potential atomic layer deposition applications for GM batteries. Atomic layer deposition is a surface engineering technique that applies thin-film coatings to battery materials to contro...
    General Motors ends Ultium branding for EV batteries amid strategy shift
    General Motors (GM) has announced that it will no longer use the Ultium brand name for its electric vehicle batteries and supporting technologies, despite having heavily marketed the name through initiatives including consecutive Super Bowl ads in 2021 and 2022. The decision was disclosed ahead of an investor event where GM executives discussed strategies to reduce battery costs and diversify battery chemistries. GM confirmed its aim to produce and wholesale about 200,000 EVs for North A...
    Segula Technologies inaugurates new US headquarters in Troy, Mich.
    Engineering service provider Segula Technologies has inaugurated its new US headquarters in Troy, near Detroit in Michigan, US, highlighting its expansion efforts in North America. The 7,000-square-feet office, located on the 12th floor of a modern building, provides a spacious and contemporary space for its operations. Troy's strategic role in engineering and technology, coupled with its proximity to leading technology companies including automakers such as General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, ...
    SDVerse launches B2B marketplace for automotive software
    SDVerse has introduced a business-to-business marketplace aimed at revolutionizing the automotive software industry by facilitating connections between buyers and sellers. This platform, also called SDVerse, is designed to improve transparency and reduce inefficiencies, costs, and time to market for automotive software.  In March, General Motors (GM), Magna and Wipro teamed up to develop the SDVerse platform for buying and selling automotive software. The platform aimed to transform...
    General Motors, EVgo deepen partnership, to build 400 fast-charging stations across the US
    EVgo Inc. and General Motors (GM) are expanding their partnership with a new plan of deploying 400 fast-charging stations at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the US, GM said Sept. 12. The upcoming electric vehicle charging stations are expected to feature 350-kW fast chargers, ample lighting, canopies, pull-through stations and security cameras for a reliable and customer-centric charging experience. Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stall...
    BorgWarner to supply advanced turbochargers for GM's Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
    In a press release dated Sept. 23, BorgWarner announced that it will supply its twin ball bearing turbochargers to General Motors to be installed in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The new turbocharger is the largest Twin Turbochargers to feature in a passenger car. Paired with the automaker's 5.5-liter flat plane crankshaft V8 engine, this Corvette is capable of 1,064hp and 828 pound-feet of torque.  According to BorgWarner, the automaker selected BorgWarner's twin ball bearing tu...
    GM recalls nearly 450,000 vehicles in US over brake indicator fault
    General Motors (GM) will recall 450,000 of its sport utility vehicles and pickups due to a fault in the vehicles' indicators that fail to alert drivers when brake fluid levels drop below safe limits, The Detroit Free Press reported Sept. 20. The affected models include the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups, in addition to the 2023 and 2024 models of the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV large SUVs. The af...
    General Motors in talks to source batteries using CATL technology
    General Motors (GM) is in talks to source electric vehicle batteries based on CATL’s technology but assembled at a new facility in the US, according to a news report published by Reuters on Sept. 12. The news report cited an unnamed source who was aware of the development at GM. The news comes almost 18 months after Ford Motor Co. first announced its plan to license CATL technology to produce low-cost, lithium iron phosphate batteries at a joint battery factory in Michigan, US. However, ...
    EVgo and General Motors to expand US fast-charging network
    General Motors (GM) and electric vehicle charging infrastructure company EVgo have decided to expand their collaboration aimed at enhancing the EV charging experience. The two partners plan to introduce 400 fast-charging stalls across flagship destinations in key metropolitan areas in the US. These stations will feature advanced facilities, including 350-kW fast chargers, effective lighting, canopies, pull-through stations and security cameras, aiming to establish a new standard in EV ...
    General Motors, Hyundai Motor sign MOU to explore collaboration across strategic areas
    General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas as global carmakers chart out strategies to maintain market share and profitability amid the global transition to electric vehicles, the two companies said in a joint announcement on Sept. 12. The framework agreement was signed by Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra in New York, US. Whil...
    General Motors integrates BrightDrop EVs into Chevrolet's lineup
    General Motors (GM) is moving its BrightDrop electric commercial vans business into the Chevrolet brand, the company said in a press release on Aug. 29. The strategic move will not only expand Chevrolet’s lineup for commercial vans but will significantly improve availability of BrightDrop electric commercial vans through its extensive sales and distribution network. Chevrolet’s own commercial vans portfolio includes the Express Cargo Van and Express Passenger Van. “With the addition of ...
    General Motors, Lithium Americas agree to defer $300 million investment in Thacker Pass
    Lithium Americas Corp. announced Aug. 30 that General Motors (GM) has agreed to defer an additional investment of $330 million in the mining company until the end of 2024. The Detroit-based carmaker had announced an investment of $650 million in Lithium Americas in January 2023 to support the latter in developing Thacker Pass in Nevada, US. The site is expected to hold enough lithium reserve to power about 1 million electric vehicles per annum. Lithium Americas said that along with th...
    Samsung SDI and GM to create EV battery JV in the US
    Samsung SDI and General Motors (GM) have finalized an agreement to create a joint venture that aims to supply electric vehicle batteries in the US, as announced in a ceremony held at Samsung SDI's office in Seoul, South Korea. The event was attended by key executives from both companies, including Samsung SDI CEO Yoon-ho Choi. This collaboration marks the culmination of efforts that began with an initial agreement in April 2023 to form an EV battery JV. The venture entails the construction of...
    Celadyne forays into heavy-duty vehicle market with durable fuel-cell systems
    Celadyne, an innovative hydrogen solutions company, plans to expand into heavy-duty systems with durable hydrogen fuel cells, the company announced Aug. 15. With this expansion, Celadyne will be supporting the likes of General Motors (GM) and its fuel-cell roadmap, enabling its new hydrogen-efficient approach to electric vehicles, it said. The company is known for developing advanced technologies that effectively convert hydrogen to usable energy through compact, easy-to-use fuel cells that s...
    Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to feature Carbon Revolution's carbon-fiber wheels
    In a press release dated July 26, Carbon Revolution announced that it is supplying carbon-fiber wheels to be equipped with the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the third Corvette model supplied by Carbon Revolution. The announcement was made by Carbon Revolution, highlighting the continuation of its collaboration with General Motors (GM). Carbon Revolution CEO Jake Dingle expressed pride in working with GM again and emphasized the significant engineering and manufacturing expertise...
    BorgWarner supplies wet clutch, hydraulic control modules to Buick for new GL8 PHEV van
    BorgWarner has supplied wet clutch and hydraulic control modules for the 2-speed hybrid transmission of General Motors’ premium brand Buick’s new GL8 plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) van, with production beginning in June, the company announced July 30. The said transmission unit is the first large and medium-sized plug-in hybrid transmission produced by General Motors in mainland China for the domestic market. BorgWarner said that its efficiency-enhancing wet clutch and hydraulic control mo...
    Lear resumes operations at US factory after tentative agreement with workers' union
    The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 282, which represents nearly 500 union workers in Lear’s manufacturing plant in Wentzville, Mo., has reached a tentative agreement with the company’s management, ending a strike that lasted nearly three days, The Detroit Free Press reported July 25. The end of the strike has enabled General Motors (GM) to resume production at its Wentzville Assembly plant, which had been idled due to the lack of seat supplies from the Lear Wentzville facility for GM's mids...
    General Motors delays restart of its Orion assembly plant
    General Motors (GM) plans to delay the restart of its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Orion Township in Michigan, US, on account of a slowdown in the demand for EVs, according to a news report published by Detroit Free Press on July 23. Citing CEO Mary Barra, who spoke on the sidelines of the carmaker’s second-quarter earnings call, the report mentioned that GM plans to reopen its Orion assembly facility as a battery-electric truck plant in mid-2026. Notably, the new timeline i...
    Ultium Cells pauses Michigan, US, EV battery plant construction
    Ultium Cells, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM) in the US, has halted the construction of its third electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, US, due to a temporary slowdown in global demand for EVs. This decision impacts the timeline for the plant, with its operations initially slated to begin in 2025. Previously scheduled to complete by the second half of 2024, analysts now project the completion may be delayed until 2025 or possibly later. Among the facil...
    General Motors receives $500 million grant from US DOE to prepare Lansing Grand River plant for EVs
    General Motors plans to prepare its Lansing Grand River plant for rolling out electric vehicles and has received a $500 million grant from the US Energy Department (US DOE) for the same, the company announced July 11. GM now plans to invest the new US DOE grant along with its own investment to prepare the said facility for electrification. Notably, the carmaker has been producing luxury and performance vehicles at its Lansing Grand River facility, including the Cadillac V-Series Blackwings. ...
    US government to offer $1.7 billion in grants to convert existing plants to manufacture electric vehicles and components
    The Biden administration plans to award $1.7 billion in grants to General Motors (GM), Stellantis and others to convert existing plants to manufacture electric vehicles and components. The fund will be provided by the US Department of Energy under “Domestic Automotive Manufacturing Conversion Grants” to 11 “shuttered or at risk” plants in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia. The grant aims to bolster the US auto industry's competitiveness, reta...
    Cadillac partners with MycoWorks for sustainable automotive interiors
    General Motors’ Cadillac brand has entered into a collaboration with MycoWorks to create new material for use in high-performance automotive interiors, leveraging the renewable root structure of mushrooms, known as mycelium, and other bio-based ingredients. The collaboration aims to produce a new class of material that could serve as an alternative to leather, emphasizing sustainability without compromising the luxury aesthetic associated with Cadillac. The material, developed using MycoWor...
    General Motors to build Cadillac Optiq in Mexico
    General Motors (GM) plans to manufacture its all-new Cadillac Optiq in Mexico, according to a news report published by online publication GM Authority on June 12. The news report cites an official confirmation from GM’s Mexican subsidiary, which said that the Cadillac electric vehicle crossover will be locally produced at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant. With the planned production of Cadillac’s Optiq in Mexico, the GM Ramos Arizpe plant will become the second production site to produce the ...
    GM delays EV motor production at Ontario plant; Unifor voices concerns
    General Motors (GM) has delayed plans to manufacture electric vehicle motors at its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant in Ontario, which has led to Unifor Local 199, the union representing hourly workers, expressing concern. GM has been vague about its plans, stating that it is reassessing the situation at the factory. The factory previously employed about 1,100 workers producing V-6 and V-8 engines and transmissions used in vehicles built in North America. Recently, V-6 output has been halted...
    Cadillac unveils 2025 Optiq electric sport utility vehicle
    Cadillac has revealed its all-new, model year 2025 Optiq electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the company said in a press release on May 29. The luxury SUV joins the growing list of Cadillac's electric vehicle lineup, which includes the Lyriq, Celestiq and Escalade IQ.   The Optiq gets power from an 85-kWh battery pack with a standard dual-motor, all-wheel-drive propulsion system that will offer the vehicle an estimated power of 300hp and 354 foot-pound (lb-ft) of in...
    Redwood partners with Ultium cells to recycle battery production scrap
    US-based recycler Redwood Materials has partnered with Ultium Cells LLC, the joint battery-cell manufacturing venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, to recycle production scrap from both their Warren, Ohio, and Spring Hill, Tenn., facilities, the company announced in a press release on May 23. Redwood Materials will recycle both cathode and anode material, as well as cell scrap. Ultium Cells’ two facilities are each 2.8 million-square-foot operations that expe...
    GM, LGES to offer $150 million in settlement to Chevrolet Bolt EV owners for faulty batteries
    General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have reached a settlement with Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle owners for faulty batteries, according to a Reuters report dated May 17. GM and LGES will establish a $150 million fund to compensate Bolt EV owners who have been impacted by defective batteries. "GM, LG Energy Solution and LG Electronics have agreed to a settlement with plaintiffs to resolve class action litigation related to the Bolt EV battery recall," GM said in an emailed stateme...
    Ionna reflects automakers’ intent to step into EV charging space to win consumers
    In July 2023, seven global carmakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — came together to set up a joint venture focused on providing a reliable, high-speed electric vehicle charging network across North America. The JV has a goal of providing a reliable DC charging network that can offer a seamless charging experience, aimed at exceeding customer expectations in a market that is marred by a lack of adequate EV charging networks, range anxiety, dysfunct...
    GM discontinues Smart Driver following customer feedback
    Based on customer feedback, General Motors (GM) has decided to discontinue its OnStar Smart Driver product across all of its vehicles and unenroll all customers, according to a press release dated April 24. The company had established the product to promote safer driving behavior, but due to customer concerns about data privacy, the company has decided to discontinue the services. The process will begin over the next few months. GM has also decided to terminate its relationships with thi...
    GM Energy rolls out new product suite, offering vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging technology
    GM Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors focused on expanding a holistic energy ecosystem through new products, including software and services, announced April 18 that it has launched initial offerings for residential customers that will enable the use of vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology to provide power from a compatible GM electric vehicle to a properly equipped home. The V2H charging technology is aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of weather-rel...
    New 2025 Enclave becomes first Buick model to feature Super Cruise technology
    Buick has unveiled its next-generation 2025 Enclave with Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology, according to a press release dated April 9. This is the first time that the driver assistance system is available in a Buick vehicle.  The new Enclave features a larger 30-inch-diagonal premium ultra-wide display, and a standard 2.5L Turbo engine producing 328 horsepower. All trims come with front-wheel and all-wheel drive (AWD) options, and the Enclave is trailering-capable wit...
    Ultium Cells ship first-completed battery cells to General Motors
    Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution (LGES) that will mass-produce Ultium battery cells, has shipped its first battery cells to its customer, GM, the company announced March 21. The milestone represents the culmination of two and a half years of work, the company said in a press note. Ultium Cells said that its facility will continue to produce millions of battery cells for GM’s Ultium platform-based electric cars and pickup trucks, including t...
    CATL may build battery plant with General Motors in North America through technology licensing
    Mainland China’s largest battery-maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is in talks with US legacy carmaker General Motors (GM) to build a battery plant in North America, leveraging the technology licensing route similar to its partnership with Ford Motor Co., according to a news report published by CnEVPost on March 29. The report cited mainland Chinese media outlet LatePost as the original source of the story. It said that CATL is in discussions with GM on a license roya...
    GM, Ford likely to reroute Baltimore shipments after bridge collapse
    US automakers General Motors (GM) and Ford will reroute affected shipments after a bridge collapse in the Port of Baltimore. The Port of Baltimore is the busiest US port for car shipments, handling at least 750,000 vehicles in 2023, according to data from the Maryland Port Administration. Motor vehicles and parts accounted for 42% of all Baltimore port imports, Reuters reported March 26.  "We expect the situation to have minimal impact to our operations. We are working to re-route any ve...
    GM resumes sales, cuts price of Chevy Blazer EV after software issue
    General Motors (GM) said it is resuming sales and cutting the price of its Chevrolet Blazer EV after software quality issues prompted the largest US automaker to halt deliveries in December 2023, news agency Reuters reported on March 8. GM said it has made significant software updates addressing concerns from early owners including customizable multi-color ambient lighting, revised Driver Information Center graphics with battery percentage display and more. Current Blazer owners will get a so...
    Honda CR-V e:FCEV, US’ first production plug-in hydrogen fuel-cell EV
    Honda has revealed the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, the first US-made production plug-in hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on Feb. 27. The company said that the FCEV will be available for customer leasing in California, US, beginning later this 2024. The CR-V e:FCEV is built at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, and is the only fuel-cell electric passenger vehicle made in the US. The vehicle is co-developed with General Motors (GM) and deploys the next-gene...
    Cadillac Lyriq qualifies for $7,500 federal tax credit under US IRA
    The Cadillac Lyriq, General Motors' (GM's) luxury-car brand’s first electric vehicle, has once again become eligible for the $7,500 federal government clean-vehicle tax incentive, according to a news report published by The Detroit News on Feb. 21. The EV model had lost the eligibility for federal tax credits after the US government released new foreign entity of concern (FEOC) requirements in December 2023. The new FEOC requirements, which are imposed on top of the existing requirements un...
    Canada’s NMG, General Motors agree to sign offtake agreement on supply of anode active materials
    Canada-based supplier of anode active materials (AAM) for batteries, Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NMG) and General Motors Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Co. (GM), have agreed to sign a supply agreement where NMG will supply the US automaker with 18,000 metric tons of AAM output per annum, NMG announced Feb. 15. To complement to the supply agreement, NMG and GM have entered into a subscription agreement where GM has committed to make an equity investment of US$1...
    GM halts sales of new Colorado, Canyon pickups owing to software issue
    General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for new 2024 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks owing to a potential software issue. The issue was identified during the vehicle validation process, and a fix has been implemented into vehicles that are currently shipping to dealers. The stop-sale order is not related to any safety issue and is expected to be quickly lifted. The software issue affects as many as 15,000 units. In 2023, GM implemented new software testing and quality processes f...
    Ionna receives approval from regulatory authorities, begins charging services in North America
    Ionna, the joint venture formed by seven leading carmakers such as BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis to focus on building one of the largest fast charging networks across North America last year, has finally received the necessary approvals from the regulatory authorities to commence operations, the charge point operator (CPO) announced on February 9. It can be recalled that in July 2023, the said seven carmakers came together to set up a country-wide EV ...
    Avanci announces 5G vehicle license agreement with General Motors
    Avanci, the independent global leader in joint licensing solutions said it has signed a 5G Vehicle license agreement with General Motors, extending the two companies’ existing relationship to the next generation of connected vehicles. By signing this latest agreement with Avanci, 5G connected vehicles from the General Motors family of brands will be licensed to 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G essential patents of the more than 60 patent holders participating in the Avanci 5G Vehicle program today, as we...
    General Motors hires ex-Tesla battery expert Kurt Kelty as vice president of batteries
    General Motors (GM) hired Kurt Kelty, a globally recognized battery expert and former Tesla executive, as the vice president of batteries, which is a newly created role, the carmaker announced on Feb. 8. Kelty will report to GM President Mark Reuss, the company said in a statement Thursday. Kelty’s appointment comes at a time when the US legacy carmaker is investing in new technologies, exploring new battery chemistries and expanding production capacity while transitioning to become a fu...
    General Motors, LG Chem sign $19 billion cathode material supply deal
    South Korean battery-materials company LG Chem has signed a 25 trillion won (about $19 billion) deal with US carmaker General Motors to supply the latter with battery cathode materials, LG Chem announced Feb. 7. The new long-term supply contract follows a comprehensive agreement between the two companies in July 2022. This supply contract strengthens the cooperation between the two companies and specifies a portion of the agreed volume, LG Chem said. With the new cathode material supply co...
    GM issues recall for 300,000 vehicles owing to tailgate problem
    General Motors issued a recall for its heavy-duty trucks involving the Chevy Silverado, and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickups spanning from 2020 to current 2024 models. In addition to the recall, the automaker has ordered a stop-sale for current trucks on dealer lots until they can be repaired. The issue causing the recall stems from the power lock and release function included in trucks with manual tailgates. The recall makes specific notice that trucks with other tailgates are not...
    GM offers Onstar features as standard for eight years with new vehicle purchases
    General Motors (GM) on Feb. 2 announced that OnStar’s popular features will be standards for retail and fleet customers starting in 2025 on the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac. Features such as automatic crash response, remote vehicle commands, and navigation and voice assistance will be offered at no additional cost. OnStar’s Automatic Crash Response is the industry’s first comprehensive automatic crash notification system, connecting customers to critical assistance in the moments a...
    General Motors to invest $1.4 billion in Brazil to expand operations, product portfolio
    General Motors Co. announced on January 24 that it plans to invest $1.4 billion in its plants and operations in Brazil to deliver a new generation vehicle portfolio for customers in South America. The carmaker said that the investments are primarily focused on production facility upgrades in Brazil to deliver a new generation of locally produced internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, as well as a portfolio of imported ICE and electric vehicles (EVs). GM’s Senior Vice President and Presi...
    FreeWire collaborates with GM Energy, to offer fast and flexible EV charging solutions
    FreeWire Technologies, a leader in ultrafast EV charging, announced on January 24 that it has collaborated with GM Energy to accelerate the deployment of ultrafast EV charging infrastructure for GM Envolve fleet and commercial customers across the US. The collaboration will help support GM Energy by providing a streamlined and flexible EV charging solution, it said. Notably, FreeWire offers ultrafast EV charging solutions that can be deployed quickly, with minimal infrastructure upgrades. ...
    General Motors recalls 66 electric delivery vans due to fire risk – report
    General Motors (GM) has issued a recall of around 66 electric delivery vans made by its BrightDrop subsidiary owing to a manufacturing defect that could cause fires. The defect, which involves a leak of oil from the drive pinion into the drive unit casing, was discovered in at least two vans after they were built between Nov. 24, 2021, and May 24, 2022, TechCrunch reported on Jan. 17. According to the report, the automaker believes the defect may have been limited to its larger EV60...
    EV Connect to offer Plug and Charge feature via GM vehicle brand apps
    Further expanding its collaboration with General Motors, electric vehicle charge point operator (CPO) EV Connect announced the availability of Plug and Charge on its network through GM vehicle brand apps, the company said Jan. 16. GM drivers can now simply plug in and charge their vehicles on the EV Connect network without swiping a payment card or scanning an RFID tag at nearly 200 compatible DC fast chargers nationwide, the company said, adding that it plans to add more Plug and Charge capa...
    CES 2024 Preview
    As we kick off the new year, S&P Global Mobility analysts are covering the anticipated trends to expect at CES 2024 in Las Vegas next week. Our team will be on the ground covering the event, with some daily shared content available via our platforms and channels. Additionally, meetings with the team are available if you’ll be at the show; we’d love to connect. Please reach out to your account representative or mobility@spglobal.com to make arrangements for a meeting.  Connected C...
    GM pauses sales of new Chevy Blazer EV due to software issues, vows quick resolution
    US automaker General Motors (GM) has paused sales of its newly launched Chevy Blazer electric vehicle due to software-related quality issues that have been reported by a limited number of customers, CBSnews reported Dec. 25, 2023. According to Scott Bell, vice president of Global Chevrolet, the issue is not safety-related and is related to an update that will be rolled out to affected vehicles.  GM is working quickly to resolve the problem and sales will resume after the software up...
    GM stops selling Chevy Blazer EV due to software quality issues
    General Motors (GM) has paused sales of its newly launched Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle due to reports of software quality issues, The Verge reported Dec. 24. There have been reports of problems mechanics cannot fix, with infotainment systems that spontaneously stop working and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) that will not charge. Edmunds, a car review website, reported that two months after purchasing a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS AWD for its long-term test fleet, the SUV has be...
    Automakers resist US bid to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators‒ report
    Major automakers including General Motors, Toyota Motor, and Volkswagen, and two air bag makers said they oppose the U.S. auto safety regulator's bid to require the recall of 52 million air bag inflators, Reuters reported on Dec 19. Officials with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) argued at a hearing in October that inflators produced by the two airbag manufacturers, ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive, should be recalled because they may rupture and send metal ...
    General Motors restructures leadership roles in product development team
    In an attempt to ensure faster implementation of new vehicle and technology programs, and accelerate the company’s go-to-market strategies, US legacy carmaker General Motors is restructuring the leadership positions in its product development team and creating a new role to oversee its global regions, the company announced Dec. 13. GM said that this realignment is driven by the retirement of Doug Parks. Parks has been serving the carmaker as executive vice president of Global Product Dev...
    NHTSA probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over sudden loss of power concerns
    According to a Reuters report on December 2, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars due to complaints of abrupt loss of power, failures to restart and other issues. The investigation was initiated after 61 complaints were received, including reports of little to no warning before the loss of operating power or reduced power mode occurred. General Motors (GM) has been cooperative with the investigati...
    BrightDrop becomes part of General Motors
    BrightDrop, an electric delivery startup, has become a subsidiary of General Motors, the US automaker said in a press release on Nov. 16. BrightDrop was started in GM’s Innovation Lab and has leveraged the company's manufacturing expertise. The startup has produced a product portfolio that helps major companies such as FedEx, Ryder and DHL decarbonize their fleet operations. The integration of BrightDrop will also enable GM to scale up production of its Zevo electric delivery vans, which ar...
    General Motors, Niron sign strategic agreement to jointly develop rare-earth-free motor magnets
    Legacy carmaker General Motors announced Nov. 8 that it has completed a strategic partnership agreement with Niron Magnetics of Minneapolis. The two companies plan to jointly develop Niron’s clean earth magnet motor technology that can be used in the carmaker’s future electric cars. In addition, General Motors’ venture capital unit, General Motors Ventures, has also made an investment in Niron, which will join the ranks of its 30-plus portfolio companies, the company said, adding that the ...
    In a significant expansion, UAW strikes GM's Arlington assembly plant in Texas – report
    In yet another aggressive step in the ongoing tussle with automakers, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union on October 24 struck a General Motors assembly plant in Texas that builds the US automaker's profitable full-size sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in another significant expansion of the strike. By striking GM's Arlington, Texas, assembly plant, home to GM's profitable Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade large SUVs, the UAW has now shut down three of the most pr...
    General Motors, Honda plan to introduce self-driving vehicle service in Japan by 2026
    General Motors, Cruise and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set up a new joint venture company to launch a driverless ride-hail service in Japan starting in early 2026, GM announced October 18. According to the press note, the opportunity for the ride-hail service in Japan is massive as the country has the potential to be one of the largest driverless ride-hail markets in the world. Moreover, the region also has a growing need for new forms of transportation, with ongo...
    Unifor strikes at three GM facilities in Canada over contract disputes
    Canadian labor union Unifor has announced that it will begin strikes at three General Motors (GM) facilities in the country after failing to reach a deal on a new contract by the midnight deadline, Reuters reported October 10. The union, which represents approximately 4,300 workers at GM covered by the contract talks, will strike at the Oshawa, Canada, assembly complex, St. Catharines, Canada, powertrain plant and the Woodstock, Canada, parts distribution center. Unifor claimed that the strik...
    UAW strike: US automakers lay off more than 800 employees – report
    The standoff between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit Three automakers continues without any settlement in sight, now resulting in layoffs. Stellantis said it is laying off another 570 workers and General Motors announced cuts of nearly 200 employees due to the UAW strike, according to Reuters' October 9 report. Ford said on October 9 that another 70 workers had been laid off in Michigan, US, bringing the total at the automaker to 1,865 since the strike began. Stellantis, whic...
    UAW to no longer expand strikes after General Motors agrees to unionize battery plants
    The United Auto Workers (UAW) will not expand its ongoing strikes against the Detroit Three any further after General Motors (GM) agreed to unionize the workers working at its upcoming electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants in the US, according to a news report published by The Associated Press on October 7. The report stated that GM has agreed to bring workers at battery factories into the UAW’s national contract, basically assuring they will be represented by the UAW. It can be ...
    GM, Ford lays off another 500 workers due to UAW strike
    Two US automakers, General Motors and Ford Motor, said they are laying off another 500 workers at four Midwestern plants because of the impact on some of the facilities due to the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike on its 18th day, Reuters reported October 3. Separately, the UAW confirmed it presented a new contract offer to GM. The automaker said it received the counterproposal "but significant gaps remain." The UAW also held a new round of bargaining with Chrysler-parent Stellantis. Ford s...
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