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Cadillac to offer advanced V2V and semi-automated driving technologies in certain 2017 MY vehicles

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Super Cruise, GM’s semi-automated driving technology, will come to market in a new 2017 Cadillac vehicle. It will warn drivers and can supplement active safety features, such as forward collision warning, already available on many production cars. Click to enlarge.

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GM boosting production of Chevrolet Bolt EV more than 20% for Q4 compared to three-quarter average; 1% of US 1H vehicle deliveries

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In response, GM is increasing fourth quarter production by more than 20% compared to the average of the first three quarters. Demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, especially in the United States, Canada and South Korea, has outstripped production. However, in the US, Bolt EV deliveries in the second quarter dropped 22.6%

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GM boosting production of Chevrolet Bolt EV more than 20% for Q4 compared to three-quarter average; 1% of US 1H vehicle deliveries

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In response, GM is increasing fourth quarter production by more than 20% compared to the average of the first three quarters. Demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, especially in the United States, Canada and South Korea, has outstripped production. However, in the US, Bolt EV deliveries in the second quarter dropped 22.6%

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GM sells 1 millionth vehicle in China in 2014; 8th consecutive year and earliest yet

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GM first sold 1 million vehicles in China in 2007, when it achieved the milestone in December. As a point of comparison, GM’s four brands in the US (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac) have delivered 649,637 vehicles during the first three months of 2014. Last year, GM hit a million on April 22.

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GM, Carnegie Mellon renew agreement to develop automated vehicle technologies

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General Motors recently renewed its five-year agreement with research partner Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh to continue developing technologies that could allow future production vehicles to drive autonomously. Boss” Kettering.

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GM enters commercial agreement with and invests in Powermat, a personal device inductive charging company

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General Motors and Powermat, a provider of wireless charging technology for mobile personal devices, announced a commercial agreement that will eliminate the need for charging cords for personal electronic devices in many future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac products beginning mid-2012.

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GM planning to “own” the customer relationship beyond the vehicle; autonomous Volts, car sharing and fuel cells

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GM also said it plans to strengthen its core business through global growth initiatives and an aggressive product launch cadence, while continuing to focus on driving cost efficiencies. GM has been testing its “Super Cruise” autonomous driving technology since 2012, and confirmed today the feature will be available in the 2017 Cadillac CT6.

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