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Data Show GM Automated Safety Systems Prevent Crashes
The GM active safety systems evaluated are addressing a wide range of common crashes that cause a large amount of injuries, property damage and cost to GM customers and society. Continue reading
Unifor Saves Some Canadian Jobs as GM Blinks on Oshawa
This fight has international ramifications stretching beyond next year when the Canadian autoworkers and the UAW contracts expire at the Detroit Three. While not official, this makes the beginning of bargaining table battles that will cast a large shadow on the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Continue reading
IndustriALL Endorses Global Agreements to Fight and Shape Policy on the Growing Number of Auto Plant Closures
So whither auto plants with their well-paid, highly skilled and heavily unionized work? Plant closures and retrenchments in several countries is worrying for unions. Continue reading
Honda Joins with Cruise and General Motors to Build New Autonomous Vehicle. Honda Investment Of $750 Million Values Cruise At $14.6 Billion
In the auto industry a new production vehicle takes roughly four years and about a billion dollars to design and bring to market. That’s if there is an existing assembly plant – if not, add another billion dollars – and an experienced team ready to move. Continue reading
GM Ups Ante Calls Out Other Automakers on EVs?
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles (383 kM) from its 60-kWh battery pack that is made in Korea. What the future holds depends energy prices, and EV prices – roughly $40,000 or more with options for a Tesla Model 3 or Bolt mid-size car. Continue reading
Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, environment
Tagged autoinformed.com, bolt, electric cars, GM, Ken Zino, Nissan leaf, taxpayer subsidies, volt
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U.S. Leads Powertrain Aftermarket but Trails in Trends
Mexico’s hot climate contributes to vehicle overheating and powertrain component damage along with poor road conditions in many areas, increasing powertrain wear and tear. How this differs from U.S. conditions was not clear. As was the silence on where the U.S. sold parts were built. Continue reading
Maven Launches City Car Sharing in Atlanta
The growth is impressive and part of a growing trend that threatens the traditional auto industry business model Continue reading
Posted in marketing, news analysis, transportation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, city car sharing, GM, Ken Zino, Maven, shared mobility
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GM Invests in Orion Assembly Plant Again
The 2011 UAW-GM National Agreement is up for renewal by this September, with the two-tier wage system a major potential point of contention between the Detroit Three and the UAW. Continue reading
Posted in manufacturing
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, bolt ev, GM, Ken Zino, orion assembly, sonic
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56 Dead from GM Ignition Switches
However, 1,388 more cases are under review, and 1,198 were submitted without documentation to back the claim, according Feinberg’s latest update on his website. Continue reading
Posted in litigation, recalls
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, GM, Ken Feinberg, Ken Zino
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GM Probe on Deadly Cobalt Ignition Switches Clears Top Management as 15 Engineering, Legal, Policy Heads Roll
GM CEO Mary Barra said the Valukas findings were “extremely thorough, brutally tough, and deeply troubling. Overall the report found that, from start to finish, the Cobalt saga was riddled with failures which led to tragic results for many.” Continue reading
Posted in litigation, recalls, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, GM, Ken Zino, nhtsa
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Jim DeLuca to Head GM Global Manufacturing
DeLuca is currently Vice President of Manufacturing for GM International Operations. During 2013, GM launched more than 40 vehicles and more than 20 powertrains around the world, but the automaker is still struggling with commonality and the loss of scale that the overly complex GM lineup causes. Continue reading
Chuck Stevens Named GM CFO
General Motors today named Chuck Stevens as executive vice president and chief financial officer Continue reading
See the USA in a Chevrolet, but Not Europe
Cadillac is finalizing plans for expanding in the European market to expand its distribution network during the next three years as it prepares for numerous product introductions. It sounds like the same strategy as the old Chevrolet one, but the difference is GM will not be competing against itself. Cadillac “only” has to compete against Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading
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Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, GM, Ken Zino, Opel Vauxhall
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Auto Assembly Plant Restarts – Yes, Maybe and Unknown
FCA, GM, and Volkswagen announced planned to restart production at four plants during the week of 31 May 2020. Continue reading →