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General Motors October 6, 2021

GM's Ultra Cruise can drive autonomously 95% of the time

GM's Ultra Cruise advanced driver-assist system will be able to handle up to 95% of driving scenarios, according to the automaker. It will launch in 2023 with the capability to operate on 2 million miles of roads.

Electric September 28, 2021

GM's BrightDrop electric van company starts production

GM's new BrightDrop electric van division has begun production of the EV600, which has a range of 250 miles per charge and will debut with FedEx Express this year.

General Motors September 22, 2021

General Motors reveals the Ultium electric motors that will power it into the future

General Motors will use a trio of electric motors to power the various versions of its upcoming lineup of electric vehicles.

Chevrolet September 16, 2021

Heavy Duty Chevrolet Suburban in development for the U.S. Government

GM Defense is developing a heavy duty Chevrolet Suburban for protective service use by the State Department.

Chevrolet September 14, 2021

The Chevrolet Silverado is likely getting these key features back in 2022

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado should see the return of several fuel-saving features, which were eliminated this year due to the semiconductor shortage.

General Motors August 4, 2021

General Motors is going to school with new electric bus

General Motors is building a new medium duty electric truck platform that can be used for school buses and other service vehicles.

General Motors July 23, 2021

GM adding Super Cruise with hands-free towing to 6 pickups and SUVs in 2022

GM will add new capabilities to its hands-free Super Cruise system that includes the ability to operate while towing a trailer.

Chevrolet July 15, 2021

GM tells 50K Chevrolet Bolt EV owners to park outside due to fire risk

GM and NHTSA are warning some Chevrolet Bolt EV owners to park their cars outside due to a fire risk. A manufacturing defect in their battery packs can short and cause a fire.

General Motors July 6, 2021

GM killing CD players in its passenger vehicles

General Motors has discontinued the use of CD players in its passenger vehicles. The last two models with the technology, the Chevy Express and GM C Savana, will no longer offer the option in 2022.

General Motors June 18, 2021

General Motors to help build hydrogen-powered jets

General Motors is teaming up with Liebherr to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered generator to use on commercial aircraft. The zero-emissions device will be able to create water out of thin air.

General Motors June 12, 2021

Mischievous postman’s stash of 20 classic Pontiac Trans Ams up for auction

A retired postman's collection of 20 Pontiac Trans Ams is being auctioned following his passing last year. Bernie Larson of Kansas was a fan of the brand.