Sydney Boyo DETROIT — General Motors‘ plans to diversify its business through trendy industries such as ridesharing and other “mobility” ventures or startups have largely fallen flat since the automaker started investing in such growth areas in 2016. Cruise, its majority-owned autonomous vehicle subsidiary, is increasingly looking like it might be next. The unit has… Continue reading Cruise is in danger of becoming GM’s latest trendy venture that doesn’t pay off
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GM to lay off 1,300 Michigan workers as vehicles end production
UAW Local 5960 member Kimberly Fuhr inspects a Chevrolet Bolt EV during vehicle production on May 6, 2021, at the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township, Michigan. Steve Fecht for Chevrolet DETROIT — General Motors plans to lay off about 1,300 workers in Michigan starting early next year due to vehicles they produce… Continue reading GM to lay off 1,300 Michigan workers as vehicles end production
GM’s Cruise laying off 900 employees, or 24% of its workforce: Read the memo here
General Motors’ Cruise on Thursday announced internally that it will lay off 900 employees, or 24% of its workforce, the company confirmed to CNBC. The layoffs, which primarily affected commercial operations and related corporate functions, are the latest turmoil for the robotaxi startup and come one day after Cruise dismissed nine “key leaders” for the… Continue reading GM’s Cruise laying off 900 employees, or 24% of its workforce: Read the memo here
Cadillac reveals three-row Vistiq to round out electric SUV lineup
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV. Cadillac DETROIT — Cadillac plans to round out its upcoming lineup of all-electric SUVs with a three-row vehicle called the Vistiq, a replacement for its current gas-powered XT6. The General Motors luxury brand on Thursday released images of the Vistiq, which is expected to be its fifth EV, and slot… Continue reading Cadillac reveals three-row Vistiq to round out electric SUV lineup
GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit dismisses nine ‘key leaders’ amid safety investigation
A Cruise self-driving car, which is owned by General Motors, is seen outside the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. Heather Somerville | Reuters General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has dismissed nine “key leaders” amid ongoing safety investigations sparked by an October accident in San Francisco, according to an internal message obtained by CNBC. The… Continue reading GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit dismisses nine ‘key leaders’ amid safety investigation
Why Ford should double down on hybrids as it backs off EVs
Ford Motor ‘s decision to cut production of its electric pick-up allows the automaker to refocus its strategy around its highly profitable hybrid vehicles, which in turn should boost its underperforming stock. Ford said Monday it’s cutting in half planned production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pick-up truck next year due to moderating consumer demand.… Continue reading Why Ford should double down on hybrids as it backs off EVs
Ford cuts planned 2024 production of electric F-150 Lightning in half
Ford workers produce the electric F-150 Lightning pickup at the automaker’s Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on Dec. 13, 2022. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT — Ford Motor will cut planned production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup roughly in half next year, marking a major reversal after the automaker significantly increased plant capacity for… Continue reading Ford cuts planned 2024 production of electric F-150 Lightning in half
UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Hyundai, Honda and VW, accusing them of union busting
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain during an online broadcast updating union members on negotiations with the Detroit automakers on Oct. 6, 2023. Screenshot DETROIT — The United Auto Workers has filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Honda Motor, Hyundai Motor and Volkswagen, accusing the automakers of unlawfully interfering… Continue reading UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Hyundai, Honda and VW, accusing them of union busting
China’s livestream shopping is booming, fueling new tech such as avatars and AI
HAIAN, CHINA – NOVEMBER 7, 2023 – A crab farmer sells crabs via a live webcast at Xinhai village in Haian city, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 7, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Livestream shopping is taking off in China, driving development of new tech products… Continue reading China’s livestream shopping is booming, fueling new tech such as avatars and AI
Why automakers are turning to hybrids in the middle of the industry’s EV transition
2023 Prius Prime on display, April 6, 2023. Scott Mlyn | CNBC DETROIT — As sales of all-electric vehicles grow more slowly than expected, major automakers are increasingly meeting their customers in the middle. More and more companies are reconsidering the viability of hybrid cars and trucks to appease consumer demand and avoid costly penalties… Continue reading Why automakers are turning to hybrids in the middle of the industry’s EV transition