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GM’s joint venture invests $275M, adds jobs to make more EV batteries

Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will invest $275 million more in the plant it’s building in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to boost battery cell production as GM begins bringing more electric vehicles to market. Ultium Cells said Friday the investment into the plant will expand battery cell output… Continue reading GM’s joint venture invests $275M, adds jobs to make more EV batteries

GM: No monthly fee for heated seats, but look for more subscription offerings

In July, luxury automaker BMW started selling some new eye-popping subscription-based services in various countries, included charging drivers $18 a month for heated seats and $10 per month for a heated steering wheel, features that critics argued should be standard. General Motors assured investors Thursday it has no intention of charging its customers for those… Continue reading GM: No monthly fee for heated seats, but look for more subscription offerings

Artists inside Detroit home have unique auto job machines can’t match

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Mercedes regains its magic with electric EQS 580 luxury sedan

What is it? 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic, electric, all-wheel-drive large luxury sedan. Why should you consider it? Unique, modern luxury interior; comfort; 340-mile range. How much will it cost? Base price $125,900, excluding $1,050 destination charge. When can you buy it? On sale now. A new Mercedes-Benz S-class is an event. That’s been true… Continue reading Mercedes regains its magic with electric EQS 580 luxury sedan

Ford Expedition blamed in fire of vehicles rented by Secret Service

Vehicles rented to accompany President Joe Biden on his Thanksgiving weekend trip to Nantucket, Massachusetts, Sunday burst into flames several hours after they were returned to Nantucket Memorial Airport and the preliminary investigation points to a Ford Expedition that was under recall for a faulty battery. “The Secret Service had rented the vehicles for the… Continue reading Ford Expedition blamed in fire of vehicles rented by Secret Service

Hands-free and diagonal driving inventions earn GM Popular Science award

General Motors and Stellantis’ Jeep brand have been selected for the Best of What’s New Award in the auto category from Popular Science magazine this year. The magazine on Wednesday singled out GM’s Super Cruise as the best hands-free technology on the market noting that it strikes a balance between hands-free driving assistance and safety.… Continue reading Hands-free and diagonal driving inventions earn GM Popular Science award

GM tweeting has largely gone silent as Musk loses millions in ad dollars

General Motors’ temporary boycott of its advertising on Twitter seems to encompass much of its postings as well. The automaker has gone largely silent on Twitter since Oct. 27, the day billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the social media empire for $44 billion. Last month, GM said it would suspend its paid advertising… Continue reading GM tweeting has largely gone silent as Musk loses millions in ad dollars

Stellantis partnering with Michigan’s Future Energy to get dealers ready for EVs

Jeep-parent Stellantis is partnering with Michigan-based Future Energy to help its more than 2,600 dealers prepare for the transition to electric vehicle sales and service. The automaker, which also owns Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Fiat, highlighted the partnership in a news release Tuesday. Almost 70% of Stellantis’ dealer network “have started working with Future Energy… Continue reading Stellantis partnering with Michigan’s Future Energy to get dealers ready for EVs

UAW election vote count underway in Ohio

Vote counting got underway Tuesday in the first direct election of top union officers in the UAW. It’s not clear when final results might be made available. A message to a representative for the independent monitor tasked with overseeing the union as a result of the long-running corruption scandal was not immediately returned Tuesday. UAW… Continue reading UAW election vote count underway in Ohio