Last week on the Decoder podcast, GM CEO Mary Barra stated that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto would eventually be removed from the company’s internal combustion engine vehicles, along with its EVs. There was some backlash online. (Editor’s note: Wait, backlash on the internet?!?!) Today, the company clarified its timeline to The Verge. We are … Read more
(Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The Kirchner Report, our publisher’s newsletter devoted to covering the entire automotive industry.) When I announced the relaunch of this newsletter, some of the first people to sign up had General Motors email addresses. Over my decade or so of working in this business, I’ve had thousands of … Read more
General Motors continues to expand its electrification strategy through GM Energy, an initiative aimed at supporting electric vehicle adoption and improving access to charging infrastructure. Launched to address barriers to EV ownership, GM Energy focuses on providing reliable charging solutions at home and in public, while giving customers greater control over their home energy use. … Read more
General Motors announced that it will discontinue work on next-generation hydrogen fuel cell development under its Hydrotec brand. The company stated that production of existing hydrogen fuel cells for data center and power generation applications will continue through Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC, its joint venture with Honda. The decision reflects the challenges facing hydrogen … Read more
As a resident of the State of Ohio, I’m not only allowed to criticize my government, but I’m required to. I believe that speaking truth to power is the least that I can do, and I intend to do so right now. As I reported recently, General Motors and Ford came up with a way … Read more
Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have announced the first five vehicles to be co-developed under their strategic collaboration. The companies plan to develop four models intended for Central and South American markets, along with an electric commercial van for North America. The four vehicles for Latin America will include a compact SUV, a passenger … Read more
General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to support the deployment of energy storage systems. The systems will utilize both newly manufactured batteries from GM and second-life battery packs from GM electric vehicles. The agreement builds on the existing relationship between the two companies. The partnership is aimed at expanding … Read more
Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to begin production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. This upgrade builds on a $2.3 billion investment announced in 2021. The conversion process at the facility is scheduled to begin later … Read more
General Motors has announced a new round of investments totaling approximately $4 billion over the next two years to expand its domestic manufacturing operations. The investments will increase the company’s production capacity in the United States to over two million vehicles annually, encompassing both internal combustion and electric vehicles. A portion of this investment will … Read more
General Motors (GM) has announced plans to temporarily lay off approximately 200 employees at its Factory Zero assembly plant in Detroit-Hamtramck, effective April 14, 2025. The company stated that this decision aims to adjust production schedules to better align with current market dynamics and is not related to recently imposed auto tariffs.   Factory … Read more
