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QOTD: Do You Care About GM's Move?

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That's because in this case, GM is moving just a few blocks. But it does mean that GM will be leaving one of the most recognizable buildings on the Detroit skyline. But it does mean that GM will be leaving one of the most recognizable buildings on the Detroit skyline. Image: GM] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Biden attends the Detroit auto show to further promote EVs

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President Joe Biden (Joe Biden) attended the Detroit Auto Show on Sept. At this year’s auto show, Detroit’s three largest car companies will showcase a variety of electric vehicles. GM CEO Mary Barra, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Chairman John Elkann, and Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr.

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GM plans Detroit EV portions bank in former AMC Development

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The automaker’s passion within the 50-acre website used to be first reported via Crain’s Detroit Industry terminating September. GM declined to mention what it’s making an investment within the plant, however a spokesperson mentioned the corporate has no longer carried out for native or surrounding incentives.

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Risque Detroit Businesses Give Discounts to Striking UAW Members

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United Auto Worker members don’t go completely without pay during a strike, but they’re certainly not getting their full salaries. Two Detroit-area businesses are looking to help stressed-out, cash-strapped UAW workers with unique discounts for recreational marijuana and visits to the gentleman’s club.

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GM resumes EV production after fire from forklift accident

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General Motors (GM) has resumed production at a Detroit assembly plant, after a fire broke out at the plant earlier this week. GM and the Detroit Fire Department plan to continue investigating the incident, which occurred at a shipping dock at the plant and involved lithium-ion battery materials.

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GM EV Factory ZERO first US auto plant to install 5G technology

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General Motors announced that Factory ZERO, Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, the company’s all-electric vehicle assembly plant, is the first automotive plant in the US to install dedicated 5G fixed mobile network technology. Verizon Business announced GM is one of its first enterprise customers to use 5G Ultra Wideband service.

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GM resumes sales, cuts price of Chevy Blazer EV after software issue – ET Auto

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GM said it has made significant software updates addressing concerns from early owners including customizable multi-color ambient lighting, revised Driver Information Center graphics with battery percentage display and more. GM said it would cut the price of the Blazer by about USD 5,600 to USD 6,500 based on the trim level.

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