GM eyes electric boats in new investment
General Motors has acquired a 25% stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based company specializing in electric boats and outboard motors, at a $600 million valuation.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing the heated seat option from several models to conserve semiconductor chips in an effort to build more complete vehicles for sale.
Ford, GM profits fall as sales drop due to chip shortage
The global computer chip shortage cut into third-quarter profits at both Ford and General Motors, with both companies having to temporarily close factories
General Motors electric-vehicle push backed by hedge fund
General Motors' plans to electrify its vehicle lineup has won the support of hedge fund Engine No. 1, which gained notoriety in January when it won three seats on Exxon Mobil’s board of directors by convincing big investors that the oil giant lacked a clean energy strategy.
Cruise, Waymo granted self-driving taxi permits in California
The California DMV has issued permits to Cruise and Waymo to operate autonomous ride-hailing services in and around San Francisco.
Electric Cadillac Lyriq sold out in 10 minutes, despite GM's battery issues
Cadillac needed just over 10 minutes to fill the reservations book for its upcoming Lyriq electric SUV. The model enters production next year.
Bill Gates eyes 'clean energy transition' in $1B partnership with corporate giants
Billionaire Bill Gates’ nonprofit Breakthrough Energy has secured investments from seven corporate giants to develop clean energy technology, the organization announced on Monday.
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts over battery fires
General Motors has issued a recall of all its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles across the globe after a number of the batteries installed in the cars caught fire.
GM issues another Chevrolet Bolt recall, says faulty batteries can cause fires
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
General Motors launches new electric-vehicle fleet charging service
General Motors is doubling down on its push to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles with the unveiling of its Ultium Charge 360 service for fleet customers.
GM drops another feature from its full-size trucks due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing wireless charging pads from its full-size SUVs in a effort to stretch its supply of semiconductor chips.
Justice Department is probing Lordstown Motors
The Justice Department is probing embattled electric-truck startup Lordstown Motors Corp. RIDE -10.92% , according to people familiar with the matter.
GM recalls old SUVs as suspension problem can affect steering
General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem that can cause them to sway at highway speeds.
Mexico extends deadline for do-over of disputed GM contract vote
Mexican authorities on Monday extended the deadline for the union at a General Motors Co plant to do over a disputed contract vote that has drawn U.S. scrutiny, warning the plant's collective contract would be terminated if the date is missed.
Prolonged layoffs at Kansas GM, Ford plants fueled by parts shortage
Production has been stalled at General Motors' Kansas City, Kansas, factory for over two months and workers have been temporarily laid off since early February.
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.