General Motors

Chevrolet Patent Filing Points to Active Aero for Corvette

General Motors has filed a patent suggesting future Corvettes could feature active aerodynamic elements coordinated with adjustable suspension for improved handling and performance.

GM’s Maven Reserve Launches Monthly Car Subscription in LA and San Francisco

Maven Reserve now lets users in Los Angeles and San Francisco book a Chevrolet Volt or Tahoe for up to 28 days, with insurance and parking included.

GM and IBM Launch OnStar Go AI Platform for Connected Cars

OnStar Go, developed by General Motors and IBM, will use IBM’s Watson AI to deliver personalised services to drivers in two million 4G-enabled GM vehicles from early 2017.

Tesla Fans Target GM with Avengers-Inspired Parody Video

A new fan-made video swaps Marvel characters for car brands, casting Tesla as the Hulk and General Motors as Loki in a pointed jab at the Chevrolet Bolt.

GM Reaches Settlement in Third Ignition Switch Lawsuit

General Motors has settled a wrongful death lawsuit days before trial, halting the third major test case over its defective ignition switches linked to hundreds of casualties.

Chevrolet SS Future Uncertain as GM Considers New Generation

GM has not confirmed the end of the Chevrolet SS, with Camaro chief engineer hinting at the possibility of a successor not based on the Australian Holden platform.

GM acquires Sidecar assets following $500m Lyft investment

General Motors has bought assets from the closed ride-sharing company Sidecar for a reported $39 million, following its $500 million investment in Lyft earlier in January 2016.

Automakers turn to CES for innovation push as tech rivalry heats up

Carmakers including General Motors are stepping up their presence at the Consumer Electronics Show, using the Las Vegas event to showcase new technology and court partnerships.

Honda and GM's Fuel Cell Partnership Yields Smaller, Cheaper Stack

Honda and General Motors have halved the size and weight of their shared hydrogen fuel cell stack, targeting lower costs and higher durability for future vehicles.

Mary Barra Named Among Fortune’s Top Leaders Amid Detroit Recovery

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has been ranked ninth on Fortune’s 2015 list of the world’s 50 greatest leaders, joining Detroit officials credited with guiding the city through bankruptcy.

Chevrolet Spark EV Expands to Maryland as GM Targets East Coast

GM will begin selling the Chevrolet Spark EV in Maryland, making it the first East Coast state to offer the electric minicar after its initial launch in California and Oregon.

Ford Plans 10-Speed Automatic for 2015 Mustang

Ford is preparing to fit the 2015 Mustang with a 10-speed automatic gearbox, a move developed jointly with GM and targeting higher-spec models first.

Lawyers Compete for Lead Roles in GM Ignition Switch Litigation

Nearly 40 lawyers gathered in a New York federal court as leadership positions opened for the consolidated lawsuits against General Motors over its ignition switch recall.

Ford and GM Face Lawsuit Over In-Car CD Ripping Systems

The Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies has sued Ford, GM, and their suppliers, alleging that in-car audio systems illegally enable music copying without required royalties.

General Motors Issues Three More Recalls Covering Over 120,000 Vehicles

GM has announced three separate recalls in June 2014, affecting Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Corvette models for airbag, seatbelt and warning chime faults.

2004 Saturn Ion crash victims challenge GM over ignition switch settlement

Victims of a fatal 2004 Saturn Ion crash have reopened legal action against General Motors, alleging fraud after revelations about the company's knowledge of defective ignition switches.

GM report warns current auto industry model unsustainable

General Motors' 2014 sustainability report states that the automotive industry, as presently structured, cannot continue without fundamental changes to technology, manufacturing and environmental impact.

Cadillac Recalls 2013 SRX for Transmission Control Module Fault

General Motors is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac SRX crossovers with 3.6-litre engines to address a lag in acceleration caused by TCM programming.

GM recalls 1.3 million US vehicles for power steering fault

General Motors has announced a recall of 1.3 million cars in the United States due to potential electric power steering failures, bringing its total recalls in March 2014 to around six million units.

GM Faces Reputation Risk as Ignition Switch Recall Widens

General Motors’ recall of 1.6 million vehicles over a faulty ignition switch has triggered a US federal probe and could expose the company to substantial fines and lawsuits.

GM stock reaches post-IPO high as US Treasury accelerates exit

General Motors shares closed at $39.11, their highest since the company’s 2010 IPO, following news that the US government will sell its remaining stake by year end.

Isuzu Considers GM Diesel Engines for Indian Pickup Launch

Isuzu is reportedly weighing the use of General Motors-built diesel engines for a new low-cost pickup truck aimed at India and Africa, with a 2016 launch targeted.

GM Sets New Sales Record in China for March and First Quarter

General Motors delivered 290,538 vehicles in China in March 2013, lifting first-quarter sales to a record 816,373 units as Buick, Wuling and Cadillac posted strong gains.

GM Calls on South Korea to Address Won Strength Amid Export Concerns

GM Korea’s chief executive has urged the South Korean government to intervene on currency policy, warning that the strong won is hurting automotive exports as rivals in Japan and China benefit from weaker currencies.