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General Motors Bringing Back Plug-in Hybrids

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Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. While we can only speculate as to her rationale, it seems plausible that lackluster EV demand is causing the company to think twice about its pre-existing plans.

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General Motors’ software & services executive steps down

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On Tuesday, March 12, General Motors’ (GM) Executive Vice President of Software and Services, Mike Abbott, will step down from his position due to health reasons. [I] “Mike Abbott has brought in an incredible team: hired people from Google, from Apple, from Meta and many tech companies. .

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General Motors to Move from Long-Running Detroit HQ Into a New Location Across Town

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General Motors recently announced a move from the Renaissance Center (RenCen), the building it purchased in 1996, to a new location at the Hudson’s Detroit building further north. GM President Mark Reuss said the company hadn’t determined how many employees would move to the new location. million square feet.

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General Motors beats Q3 projections, reports progress in EVs

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General Motors ( NYSE: GM ) beat analyst expectations for the third quarter and reported what progress it made on its electric vehicle front for the three-month span. General Motors joins Ford in adopting Tesla Supercharger Network and Connector “We were profitable in every region, including China. GM reported a $2.28

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Unifor Strike Targets General Motors in Canada

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& Last week, Unifor criticized General Motors for failing to meet important elements of its pattern agreement with Ford Motor Company. & [Image: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider. However, that does not mean simply rolling over for automakers in order to strike any old deal.&

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General Motors is Now a Registered F1 Power Unit Manufacturer

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While the sport’s governing body, the FIA, approved the American team’s entry to the grid with backing from General Motors and Cadillac, F1 itself has yet to accept the application. The drama between Michael Andretti and the old guard of Formula 1 continues. Image: Cristiano Barni via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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General Motors has spent nearly $1B on Bolt EV recall

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General Motors knocked off nearly $1 billion from its net income in Q2 2021 because it repaired faulty battery cells in the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The company also advised owners not to charge their vehicles above 90%. News’ Best Electric Vehicle award for 2021. billion in revenue and a net income of $2.8 It also won U.S.