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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. General Motors already delivered the Chevrolet Bolt, with the model becoming one of the first affordable EVs offering real utility to customers.

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Cadillac Appears to Waver On EV Commitment

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have announced aggressive electrification plans that include shifting a majority of their production and sales efforts to EVs over the next decade. General Motors recently softened its stance, opting to produce more hybrids to fill the EV demand gap, and Cadillac now seems to be following its parent company’s lead.

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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

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General Motors is pushing ahead with plans to become an electric automaker, but the road toward that goal hasn’t been the easiest so far. General Motors has several new electric models on the way soon, but it has so far overlooked hybrids in those efforts. GM offers hybrids in China, so the technology exists.

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Sunset on Malibu: Another Sedan Headed to Graveyard

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As mentioned& yesterday & in a story dug up by our Managing Ed, spox at General Motors have confirmed the venerable Malibu isn’t long for this world. Back on the shop floor, GM says production of the Malibu will end in November 2024, making way for assembly of the next-gen Chevy Bolt.

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The New Chevy Blazer EV Has Stumbled Twice in Recent Tests - Hard

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General Motors’ fortunes are tied heavily to its new Ultium EV technology. 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. & & [Image: Chevrolet] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Stop-Sale Issued for 2024 Chevy Blazer EV

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General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer. But General Motors claims it has teams working 24/7 to address the issue. But General Motors is already putting these vehicles on the road and reviewers have noticed Ultium products suffering more than usual.

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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. UAW President Shawn Fain said in a blog post on Tuesday. The plant produces the profitable Ram 1500 and other trucks.

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