A FedEx driver took a GM subsidiary’s EV van from New York to DC, a record for the greatest distance traveled by a delivery van on a single charge.
Author: Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press
GM, Stellantis trim their Russian operations as war continues
GM said it is extending its suspension of operations in Moscow and letting go of most of its staff. Stellantis is halting van production in Kaluga.
GM and Honda team up to build a new series of ‘affordable’ electric vehicles
In a deal that will help GM reach its carbon neutral target faster, it and Honda have agreed to codevelop a series of EVs, including small SUVs.
Automakers struggle to hire, keep workers — with some quitting by lunch
Automakers and parts manufacturing are bleeding jobs as suppliers and carmakers struggle to hire and retain employees in factories. Is a fix on way?
GM partners with utility companies to use future EVs to power homes
GM is partnered with PG&E in California to start a pilot program that it hopes to take nationwide, turning EVs into on-demand power sources.
Trucker protests on US-Canada border couldn’t come at worse time for automakers, car buyers
Ford and Toyota have several factories experiencing production disruption as the trucker protests block U.S.-Canada border transport of parts.
GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know
GM is launching a site to allow car owners to buy parts directly from the automaker. GM has plans for other digital services to enhance car ownership.
Shopping for a new car? Prepare for little selection, no negotiation
Buying or leasing a new vehicle in 2022 won’t be any less painful than it was in 2021. Here are some buying strategies.
Toyota outsells GM for first time – but can it keep the crown once chip shortage ends?
Toyota outselling GM, the market leader since the Great Depression, is a historic achievement. But can it keep the crown once the chip shortage ends?
Some new-car buyers are paying more than sticker price: Pickups, SUV shortage causes ripple effect
Car buyers beware: Discounts are nearly non-existent and more dealers are tacking on a surcharge above sticker price given the shortage of inventory.