The long-awaited 2022 Detroit auto show has made a return after a three-year hiatus. It attracted thousands of media professionals, industry leaders — and what is said to be the world’s largest rubber duck — to Huntington Place and Hart Plaza on Wednesday and Thursday. The Buick Wildcat concept car captivated the attention of onlookers… Continue reading Biggest events, coolest angles captured by Freep photographers at Detroit auto show
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GM to invest $760M in Toledo propulsion plant to make important part for EVs
General Motors will invest $760 million at its Toledo Propulsion Systems plant to prepare it to make drive units that will be used in future GM electric vehicles. The automaker said Friday that the drive units will be used in the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV, 2024 GMC Sierra EV and current GMC Hummer EVs. GM’s… Continue reading GM to invest $760M in Toledo propulsion plant to make important part for EVs
Ford now building its biggest, most high-tech plant in west Tennessee
Within 12 months of revealing to the world that Ford Motor Co. would build its biggest and most high-tech plant in 119 years, the automaker has laid almost 370,000 tons of stone, the weight of not just one Statue of Liberty — the iconic New York harbor sculpture gifted to the U.S. by France —… Continue reading Ford now building its biggest, most high-tech plant in west Tennessee
UAW presidential candidates face off in forum
UAW candidates for the union’s top office faced off Thursday night in a candidate forum, setting another milestone in a year of firsts. It’s a milestone because members were able to hear from five candidates for president ahead of an upcoming election. Previously, the president and other top union leaders were picked by delegates at… Continue reading UAW presidential candidates face off in forum
GM has foot in EV, gas worlds: How its brands are handling marketing conflict
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@GM: Chevrolet Helps Drivers “Feel Electric for the First Time” During National Drive Electric Week
Chevrolet Helps Drivers “Feel Electric for the First Time” During National Drive Electric Week 2022-09-23 Locals gathered on Electric Avenue for an exciting first-time EV experience with Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Bolt EV test drives, on-site EV education and more. Chevrolet took over Electric Avenue in Venice, California on Sept. 22 to provide a special… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Helps Drivers “Feel Electric for the First Time” During National Drive Electric Week
@GM: Buick Launches All-New Envista Urban Compact SUV
Buick Launches All-New Envista Urban Compact SUV 2022-09-23 SHANGHAI – Buick announced tonight the start of sales of the all-new Envista in China. The high-spirited urban compact SUV is available with six exterior color and three interior color options. Four variants are priced from RMB 152,900 to RMB 178,900. “The Envista is another key pillar… Continue reading @GM: Buick Launches All-New Envista Urban Compact SUV
@GM: GM Investing $760 Million in Toledo, Ohio Propulsion Plant for EV Drive Unit Production
GM Investing $760 Million in Toledo, Ohio Propulsion Plant for EV Drive Unit Production 2022-09-23 Toledo-built drive units to be used primarily for Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV and GMC HUMMER EVs Toledo Propulsion Systems is GM’s first U.S. propulsion-related manufacturing facility to be transformed for EV-related production DETROIT — General Motors Co. (NYSE:… Continue reading @GM: GM Investing $760 Million in Toledo, Ohio Propulsion Plant for EV Drive Unit Production
How a pivot helped HopSkipDrive emerge successful in a sector where many failed
Joanna McFarland got the idea for HopSkipDrive in 2014 because she needed a solution to a problem that many working parents like herself face: How do you consistently get your kids where they need to be on time? The idea was sparked at a birthday party she attended with one of her children. The topic… Continue reading How a pivot helped HopSkipDrive emerge successful in a sector where many failed
GM invests in Canadian battery recycler to fight supply shortage
General Motors is partnering with a Canadian battery recycler to produce new batteries from recovered battery materials, as it aims to scale EV production in North America amid supply shortages and rising costs. The automaker invested through its GM Ventures arm in a Series A financing round for Lithion Recycling, a developer of advanced battery… Continue reading GM invests in Canadian battery recycler to fight supply shortage