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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors). GM claims that the first generation of its future EV program will be profitable.

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GM expands access of OnStar Vehicle Insights telematics solution to non-GM vehicles

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Since the introduction of General Motors’ fleet telematics solution, OnStar Vehicle Insights, fleet managers have received nearly 3.5 Driver Behavior: Displays driver behaviors and trips, and sends alerts around specific events, like exceeding a specified speed limit.

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Stellantis Pulls Out of LA, SEMA

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The move is all about cutting costs and it means the automaker will not be doing any press conferences or having displays at either event. We'll have to see if Ford or General Motors follow suit. This is following the news earlier this week that Stellantis was going to pull out of CES in Las Vegas, also due to the strike.

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UAW rejects Big 3 contract offers, strike likely

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The union, which represents 146,000 Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis employees, is expected to strike against the companies if an agreement is not met before the Thursday night deadline. “We want a deal,” Fain said during the Facebook Live event on Friday. “We are ready for a deal. If we hit 11:59 p.m.

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Lordstown Motors to exhibit Endurance EV pickup at NTEA Work Truck Week

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Lordstown Motors said today it will be bringing the Endurance all-electric pickup to the Association for the Work Truck Industry’s (NTEA) Work Truck Week event in Indianapolis, Indiana from March 9 to 11. The event includes Work Truck Show exhibits, education and training, Green Truck Summit, and networking opportunities.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Co-developed with General Motors, the midsize ZDX rides on the Ultium platform that is also shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox EVs. And storage, too While the ZDX will continue to be produced by General Motors, Acura plans to launch additional EV models starting in 2026 based on its own global e:Architecture.

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Major EV Battery Safety Recalls? Electra's AI Technology Can Help

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General Motors recently took a , $1.8 billion hit for battery warranty and replacement costs for the Chevrolet Bolt, according to CNBC, and it is not the only major OEM challenged by battery malfunction.