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Stellantis and GM furlough more workers as UAW strike expands

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General Motors (GM) and Stellantis have announced plans to furlough hundreds more workers, just after the United Auto Workers (UAW) expanded strikes against both automakers this week. According to a report from Reuters , Stellantis will temporarily lay off 525 more workers in Michigan, while GM will furlough 139 employees in Ohio.

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GM, Stellantis Sit Out Super Bowl

The Truth About Cars

Remember Will Ferrell schilling for GM ? Or when the Soprano children were reunited , again for GM? GM had already made its announcement in November. Both GM and Stellantis incurred costs due to lost production during last year's UAW strike -- GM may have suffered a loss of $1.1 Or that Bruce Springsteen Jeep ad ?

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GM Offering Reimbursement to Early Chevy Blazer EV Owners

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After announcing that Ultium-based EVs would not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, GM issued a stop sale for the Chevy Blazer EV over software issues. By removing a software layer in favor of an in-house interface, GM can control subscriptions and other services that increase after-sales revenues.

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Barra blogs again: GM plans to double EV, self-driving investments

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Following a round of layoffs late last year, GM is planning to renew its focus on creating electric cars and autonomous vehicles. For the second time in four months, CEO Mary Barra took to LinkedIn to reiterate that the company is shifting its focus to electric cars.

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GM Eying Oddly-Shaped EV Batteries to Improve Cooling and Performance

The Truth About Cars

GM will eventually have several battery manufacturing facilities, giving it the ability to have almost complete control over the design and build processes. Beyond positioning in the vehicle, the batteries’ new shape will give GM the ability to add a cooling channel between packs for better performance and range.

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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

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A GM advisory committee with several dealers is leading the messaging, saying that they believe the automaker risks losing customers with an overly aggressive electrification strategy. GM offers hybrids in China, so the technology exists. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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GM Sued San Francisco for Allegedly Inflated Tax Bill

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GM has paid San Francisco $108 million in taxes and $13 million in interest since 2016 and now wants it back. Rather than taxing GM and Cruise separately, as the automaker claims it should, the city lumped them together, resulting in higher tax bills.