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Opinion: GM Shouldn’t Kill Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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General Motors announced its intention to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its upcoming EVs earlier this year. Now we have a new piece out in Motor Trend in which the company explains in so many words that the decision is all about driver safety. You can start to see GM's frustration.

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GM, LG agree on USD 150 mn relief for Chevy Bolt EV owners over faulty batteries – ET Auto

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Owners of the recalled Bolt EVs who installed the final software remedy at a GM-authorized dealership before Dec. General Motors first launched Chevrolet Bolt EVs in 2015, and used batteries made by LG entities as part of a business arrangement with the car manufacturer. court on Thursday showed. court on Thursday showed.

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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] I] t’s with great disappointment to share that [I] ‘m stepping down from my role at GM.

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QOTD: Do You Care About GM's Move?

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Normally, when a large, well-known company moves its headquarters, it's pretty big news. That's because in many cases, the company is moving across the country, or perhaps from the city to the suburbs. However, General Motors announced a move earlier this week and it seems like it's been met with a shrug. Sound off below.

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GM, Stellantis Sit Out Super Bowl

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Some of the best, or at least most memorable, Super Bowl ads of the past few years came from Stellantis or General Motors. Remember Will Ferrell schilling for GM ? Or when the Soprano children were reunited , again for GM? Both companies are going to sit this one out. GM had already made its announcement in November.

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China-owned SAIC to slash jobs at GM & VW ventures [Rumor]

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China-owned SAIC plans to cut thousands of jobs from its joint ventures with General Motors (GM) and Volkswagen. According to people familiar with the matter, the automaker plans to cut 30% of employees at SAIC-GM and 10% of workers at SAIC Volkswagen. Instead, the company plans to lay off workers gradually throughout the year.

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GM Offering Reimbursement to Early Chevy Blazer EV Owners

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General Motors desperately needed its next-generation EVs to make a good impression. The company is fighting Ford and others in a race to match and outperform Tesla, but it hasn’t had the best luck along the way. The move away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is seen as somewhat of a cash grab.

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