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Technology The United States rejects driver monitoring systems

The United States rejects driver monitoring systems

The IIHS agency monitored 14 systems and only three were rated marginal or acceptable.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2024
Motorsport.com General Motors still “confident” in Andretti Cadillac F1 bid

General Motors still “confident” in Andretti Cadillac F1 bid

Despite the recent snub by Formula 1
By Adam Cooper 17 February 2024
Technology Teardown shows why GM's legendary 3.8L V6 is extremely hard to kill

Teardown shows why GM's legendary 3.8L V6 is extremely hard to kill

This engine ran with coolant in the oil for quite some time, but major components are in remarkably good shape despite the abuse.
By Christopher Smith 28 January 2024
Motorsport.com Does GM's engine plan strengthen Andretti's F1 claims?

Does GM's engine plan strengthen Andretti's F1 claims?

It appears to dispel one of the main criticisms
By Jake Boxall-Legge 15 November 2023
Motorsport.com General Motors registers to join F1 as engine manufacturer from 2028

General Motors registers to join F1 as engine manufacturer from 2028

General Motors has formally registered with the FIA to join Formula 1 as a power unit manufacturer from the 2028 season.
By Matt Kew 15 November 2023
Technology GM targets 'clean Earth magnets' for future electric vehicles

GM targets 'clean Earth magnets' for future electric vehicles

GM says it’s far from done in the EV race with a new partnership with Niron Magnetics.
By Brian Potter 9 November 2023
Official GM and Honda ditch plans to make cheap electric cars together

GM and Honda ditch plans to make cheap electric cars together

The decision comes just one year after the two companies announced they would co-develop a platform for affordable crossovers.
By Brian Potter 26 October 2023
Motorsport.com Williams against Andretti entry but would welcome General Motors into F1

Williams against Andretti entry but would welcome General Motors into F1

Williams is “very strongly against” the addition of an 11th F1 team but would welcome a major player like GM with “open arms.”
By Matt Kew 7 October 2023
Autonomous Cars Woman critically injured after being hit by car, then run over by Cruise Robotaxi

Woman critically injured after being hit by car, then run over by Cruise Robotaxi

The driverless taxi stopped on top of her, forcing San Francisco firefighters to use the jaws of life to lift the car off the woman.
By Brian Potter 4 October 2023
Autonomous Cars Cruise AV Robotaxi gets stuck in wet concrete

Cruise AV Robotaxi gets stuck in wet concrete

The driverless car drove only a small distance before the front wheels sank into the freshly poured concrete and became immobilised.
By Brian Potter 17 August 2023
Autonomous Cars Cruise Robotaxi collides with turning semi-truck

Cruise Robotaxi collides with turning semi-truck

The aftermath of the incident was caught on camera and shared on social media by a passerby.
By Brian Potter 9 August 2023
Industry Seven Carmakers To Launch New EV Charging Network In North America

Seven Carmakers To Launch New EV Charging Network In North America

The charging stations will be accessible to all BEVs from any automaker, as they will offer both CCS and NACS connectors.
By Brian Potter 27 July 2023
Industry General Motors to adopt Tesla charging standard

General Motors to adopt Tesla charging standard

GM CEO Mary Barra announced the news on a Twitter Spaces with Tesla founder Elon Musk.
By Brian Potter 9 June 2023
Pricing GM's Mary Barra: Tesla's lead temporary, no profitable mass-market EVs

GM's Mary Barra: Tesla's lead temporary, no profitable mass-market EVs

The GM CEO says she doesn't see profitable $30,000 to $40,000 EVs by the end of the decade.
By Brian Potter 6 June 2023
Industry GM returning to Europe this autumn with multi-brand EV portfolio

GM returning to Europe this autumn with multi-brand EV portfolio

The automaker will reportedly bring its Ultium-based EVs to Nordic countries first.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2023
Technology GM considering adding AI voice assistant to vehicles via Ultifi

GM considering adding AI voice assistant to vehicles via Ultifi

The Ultifi software platform is scheduled to roll out to next-generation GM vehicles this year.
By Brian Potter 20 March 2023
Celebrity / Entertainment Super Bowl 2023 car commercials: see them all here

Super Bowl 2023 car commercials: see them all here

General Motors, Ram, Jeep, and Kia have ads for the Big Game.
By Christopher Smith 11 February 2023
01:00 Celebrity / Entertainment GM Super Bowl commercial sees Will Ferrell touting EVs in Netflix shows

GM Super Bowl commercial sees Will Ferrell touting EVs in Netflix shows

The Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, and GMC Sierra EV make appearances in the commercial.
By Brian Potter 8 February 2023
00:15 Official GM and Netflix partner to promote EVs, Super Bowl ad will kick off effort

GM and Netflix partner to promote EVs, Super Bowl ad will kick off effort

Will Ferrell will star in the commercial, visiting the worlds of various Netflix shows.
By Brian Potter 3 February 2023
Patents GM files patent for auto-dimming AR windscreen to reduce headlight glare

GM files patent for auto-dimming AR windscreen to reduce headlight glare

GM wants to enhance its customer's driving experience and improve safety through augmented reality.
By Jacob Oliva 22 January 2023
Autonomous Cars Feds launch investigation into GM's Cruise autonomous driving system

Feds launch investigation into GM's Cruise autonomous driving system

Cruise has plans to expand operations in 2023.
By Anthony Alaniz 18 December 2022
Industry GM expects EVs to be solidly profitable with $50b revenue in 2025

GM expects EVs to be solidly profitable with $50b revenue in 2025

The company says it will increase its EV production to one million units annually across five North American assembly plants.
By Brian Potter 13 December 2022
Industry GM CEO, brands stopped Tweeting after Elon Musk took over

GM CEO, brands stopped Tweeting after Elon Musk took over

Mary Barra, GM, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC last tweeted October 27, the day Elon Musk closed his $44B purchase of Twitter.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2022
Industry General Motors will stick with internal combustion engines amid EV expansion

General Motors will stick with internal combustion engines amid EV expansion

The automaker won't abandon the traditional vehicle segments.
By Brian Potter 21 November 2022
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