General Motors is expected to announce a restart to 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV production soon. The automaker is also aggressively accelerating production of other EVs, including the Cadillac Lyriq SUV, this year. GM is expected to provide an update on restarting production of the Bolt EVs in the next week or so, according to two… Continue reading GM to announce restart of Bolt production as it increases overall EV build
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GM’s chip strategy that keeps production running as Ford goes down
A deal with semiconductor chipmakers is keeping General Motors assembly lines in North America rolling, while Ford Motor Co. idles many of its plants for the week. The Detroit Three automakers each face the ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips that are used in many car parts. The shortage has been crippling production across the industry since this time last… Continue reading GM’s chip strategy that keeps production running as Ford goes down
GM investigates cause of vehicle fire at Proving Grounds in Milford
General Motors is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire inside an engineering lab on GM’s Milford Proving Grounds as well as cleaning it up to ensure it’s safe for employees to return later this week. The fire started about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, said Brighton Area Fire Authority Chief Mike O’Brian and confirmed by GM. O’Brian said GM’s fire brigade,… Continue reading GM investigates cause of vehicle fire at Proving Grounds in Milford
Stellantis evaluating real estate portfolio but will keep headquarters in Auburn Hills
Chrysler-parent Stellantis is weighing changes to its global real estate portfolio because of the evolving work culture brought on by the pandemic, but the automaker will keep its North American headquarters complex in Auburn Hills. The company, in a statement provided by spokeswoman Shawn Morgan, indicated it’s evaluating its working arrangements for employees with an eye toward… Continue reading Stellantis evaluating real estate portfolio but will keep headquarters in Auburn Hills
New union at GM Mexico plant could benefit US autoworkers
It may be too soon to know if car buyers will see a boost in prices for full-size pickups after workers at a General Motors plant in Mexico voted to form the first independent labor union earlier this week but U.S. autoworkers are cheering the move, saying it makes them more competitive with that nation’s workforce. The union, called the… Continue reading New union at GM Mexico plant could benefit US autoworkers
GM issues firm warning to dealers tempted to overcharge on hot new vehicles
In a straight-talking memo to dealers, General Motors warns: Tack on a hefty surcharge to one of its new launch vehicles and GM will be “forced to take action.” On Monday, GM confirmed the correspondence it sent to dealers on Jan. 18, telling the Free Press if any customer has a problem with a GM dealer, they are encouraged to contact their respective brands’ customer assistance… Continue reading GM issues firm warning to dealers tempted to overcharge on hot new vehicles
Ford E-Transit electric delivery van is easy to use despite high tech
SONOMA, Calif. – If a delivery driver can master a push-button starter and rotary shifter, they can master the sophisticated yet simple Ford E-Transit electric commercial van, which goes on sale this month. There’s no learning curve with the E-Transit, and that’s exactly how Ford wants it. The gasoline-powered version of the Transit is America’s… Continue reading Ford E-Transit electric delivery van is easy to use despite high tech
Ford predicts it will make $45B from businesses using EV delivery vans, new services
SONOMA, Calif.— Selling vehicles is just the first step in Ford’s plans to make money off its first electric delivery van that the automaker is rolling out this month. Between plans to sell 150,000 electric Transit commercial vehicles annually from 2023 onward (after building fewer to sell the first year) and creating “charging depots” to help customers manage… Continue reading Ford predicts it will make $45B from businesses using EV delivery vans, new services
Vanishing BMW V12 is the beginning of the end for legendary engines. Here’s what’s next.
The end of an era of legendary performance engines has begun: BMW will build its last production model with a V12 in June. BMW’s first V12 in 1987 launched a generation in which the brand became the ultimate driving machine, not just in advertising slogans, but in the minds of buyers around the world. Go to Source
GM marketing boss has to work fast to bring buyers to electric vehicles
General Motors marketing boss Deborah Wahl has to convince the masses to give up the keys to their gasoline-powered cars and opt for an all-electric ride instead. And Wahl has to work fast. GM currently sells just two EV models, but it will bring 30 new EVs to market in the next three years and hopes to have an… Continue reading GM marketing boss has to work fast to bring buyers to electric vehicles