Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2023

General Motors (GM) has published its first-quarter earnings report, crushing earnings expectations, but the company isn’t out of the woods yet. GM was caught with its metaphorical pants down when Ford introduced the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, giving GM’s long-time rival a headstart into two fast-growing segments.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2018

US and global demand for the Chevrolet Bolt EV has been very strong in 2018, with global sales estimated to be up more than 35% year over year in the second quarter and up more than 40% in the first half, according to GM. Bolt US deliveries in the first half of 2018 represented 1% of all GM vehicle deliveries during the period.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2021

General Motors has launched a new business, BrightDrop , which will offer an ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to empower delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. The BrightDrop ecosystem includes: BrightDrop EP1. Payload capacity of 200 pounds. BrightDrop EV600. Future concepts.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is already a top seller at some dealers. Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is a top-selling EV “If I had to describe Hyundai right now in two words, it would be growth and investment,” Kevin Reilly, chairman of the Hyundai National Dealer Council, explained (via Automotive News ).

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Tesla ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) superbull Cathie Wood of ARK Invest recently made some keen observations for investors following the automaker’s release of its Q3 2021 vehicle production and delivery report. “Meanwhile, $ GM blamed the ~33% YoY decline in its US sales on chip shortages. .

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Baua Electric

MAY 15, 2024

Commercial EV manufacturer Mullen has scored a $150 million capital infusion that will allow it to expand its domestic and international sales efforts – and put Bollinger’s beefy electric trucks into series production. The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis cab with a 15,500 lb. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

GM is offering a $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost eligibility for the EV tax credit. This comes after several GM electric models were excluded, starting this week. According to GM, the setback is only temporary due to “two minor components” in the EV models. Until then, GM will fill in the gap for buyers.

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EV Specifications

APRIL 3, 2023

General Motors and its dealers delivered 603,208 vehicles in the U.S., GM delivered a strong start to the year with sales of more than 20,000 EVs as it scales production of vehicles on the Ultium Platform, and expanded truck leadership with launches of new HD and midsize pickup. points, the largest of any automaker.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. Hyundai’s best-selling electric SUV, the IONIQ 5, set a new sales record last month, pushing EV sales up 100% over last year.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2018

In this latest report, General Motors (GM) and Waymo are effectively in a dead heat on the technology front; both companies are on the verge of having production ready AVs suitable for mobility services. Ford’s move from 1 st to 4 th is more a reflection of the progress made by GM, Waymo, and Daimler than anything Ford has done wrong.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2013

GM and its joint ventures are launching 17 new and upgraded models in China this year, including the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback; the new Wuling Sunshine; two new Jiefang light-duty trucks, the S230 and F330; and the Insignia Sports Tourer, Zafira Tourer and Astra GTC from Opel. We expect industry sales to grow another 7-8 percent in 2013.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Beginning in 2016, GM will compete in Europe’s volume markets only under its Opel and Vauxhall brands. In Russia and the CIS, the brands are clearly defined and distinguished and, as a result, are more competitive within their respective segments, GM said. —GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors is banking that Europeans will want an American-made $93,000 SUV that has zero emissions – but the US brand has had plenty of trouble getting production off the ground on its home turf. In 2022, GM sold only 122 Lyriqs. Get started here.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2010

Due to what it termed “ strong public interest ” in the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors will increase US production capacity of the Volt by 50%, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. The announcement came as US President Barack Obama toured the Detroit-Hamtramck facility, where the Volt is being produced now for sale later this year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2015

GM will focus on the premium segment of the Russian market with Cadillac and US-built iconic Chevrolet products such as the Corvette, Camaro and Tahoe. —GM President Dan Ammann. The GM Auto plant in St. Petersburg will halt production by the middle of 2015. GM is planning to idle the plant.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

General Motors announced it will transition to a national sales company in Australia and New Zealand. —GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson. Holden will continue to have a presence in Australia beyond 2017, consisting of a national sales company, a national parts distribution center and a global design studio.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A few Ultium-based models have already gone on sale without too many issues, including the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, but the most recent release hasn’t gone so smoothly. The publication sent its SUV to the dealer, where it’s been for more than two weeks so far, requiring support from a GM technician and surrounding stores.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 17, 2023

The unutilized hybrid gross sales plan is simply any other problem and the posh carmaker is already chatting with sellers. On manage of that, VinFast will probably be competing with established manufacturers with their very own EVs, together with GM, Ford and Hyundai. “There is too much value extracted by serving dealers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

According to a new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, California’s cumulative plug-in vehicle (PEV, including PHEVs and full EVs) sales are at 10.5% Accounting for normal fleet turnover rates and reductions from persons moving out of California, PEV sales would need to be 2.9 True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 9, 2024

Meanwhile, Cadillac sales have been dipping -- except for the Lyriq EV, which had a rough start last year but has sold much better through the first quarter this year. Looking at the sales declines, the problem might not be powertrains. But in the end, it's the product that the owner lives with for two to five years -- or longer.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2014

As a result of new CEO Mary Barra’s request for a comprehensive internal safety review following the ignition switch recall, General Motors announced three separate recalls involving US production and sales of approximately: 303,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana from the 2009-2014 model years with gross vehicle weight under 10,000 pounds.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

General Motors (GM) has started to repair Tesla vehicles at its dealerships, making it a growing new business for the legacy automaker. I gotta say it’s a new business,” said GM President Mark Reuss during the automaker’s Investor Day 2022. So far, GM dealers have fixed more than 11,000 Tesla vehicles.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

After customer complaints over its software issues, which sparked a halt on sales right before Christmas, General Motors has now issued a small safety recall , which includes the Chevrolet Blazer EV, for vehicles that may have defective doors that could fly open while driving. GM said that they’d reach out once they figured out the problems.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

Hyundai will add hybrid production lines at its dedicated EV plant in Georgia as demand rises. After hybrids accounted for a larger share of sales in the first quarter , Hyundai plans to add hybrid production at the facility. Meanwhile, hybrids accounted for a larger portion of sales in Korea (21% vs. 14.7%), the US (10.9%

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

We remain committed to an all-electric future,” says GM as it announces a rollback of its electrification plans. “We We strongly believe in EVs,” say auto dealers as they support efforts to slow the EV transition. GM edged out fellow brontosaurus Toyota to take the #1 spot in US sales, and also scored #1 in sales of SUVs and trucks.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Shanghai GM, GM’s flagship passenger car joint venture in China, began exports of the Chevrolet New Sail to the Chilean market. Authorized Chevrolet dealers will sell and service the New Sail outside China. It represents a breakthrough in our strategy to create products for China and other emerging markets. Earlier post.)

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

GM is one of the largest automotive brands globally and has been involved in the development of electric vehicles for several years, thanks to the Bolt, an EV under the automaker’s Chevrolet brand. However, GM is not one of the leading players or contributors currently in the EV sector, as it plans to scrap gas engines by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2009

GM had earlier announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the sale, without identifying the prospective buyer. Tengzhong will also assume existing dealer agreements relating to HUMMER’s dealership network. In an earlier statement, GM said it expects the deal if successful to secure more than 3,000 US jobs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

"Our forward plans include bringing our plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America," Barra was quoted by Automotive News as saying during GM’s fourth-quarter earnings call. Let me be clear: GM remains committed to eliminating tailpipe emissions from our light-duty vehicles by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2015

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. They also outlined alternative transportation initiatives GM is exploring. —Mary Barra. Autonomous Vehicle Deployment. Car Sharing.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sacrificing much, GM spent billions and billions of 1980s dollars on technology and engineering entities at the behest of CEO Roger Smith, who wanted to transform The General into a company more resembling a conglomerate like GE. The show car was production ready, save for the Guidestar.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2011

As of 28 February, GM had sold 982 Volts, with 410 of those (41.8%) being sold in California, according to GM figures. California sales through February include: 227 in LA; 131 in the San Francisco Bay Area; and. The average daily inventory turn for the Chevrolet Volt is the lowest in the GM fleet. 52 in San Diego.

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Teslarati

MAY 25, 2022

General Motor’s (GM) all-electric 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ has sold out. ” On May 19, GM opened the order bank for the 2023 LYRIQ RWD and AWD models. . ” On May 19, GM opened the order bank for the 2023 LYRIQ RWD and AWD models. However, GM reported that 233,000 people expressed interest in the LYRIQ in March. .

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EV Adoption

JANUARY 8, 2022

Among electric vehicles from automakers that report specific sales numbers for their EV models, the Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV was tops in the US in 2021 with 27,3707 units sold. Another top-selling EV beyond Tesla models that is not included is the Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV, which likely saw 2021 sales of between 20,000-25,000.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles.

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