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General Motors Announces Jeffrey Morrison to Lead Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey (Jeff) Morrison as vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, effective April 1.

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General Motors Announces Shilpan Amin to Lead GM International

General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced the appointment of Shilpan Amin as GM senior vice president and president, GM International. Amin replaces Steve Kiefer, who has elected to retire after almost 40 years in the auto industry. Amin’s appointment and Kiefer’s retirement are effective April 1.

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General Dynamics Land Systems Adds GM Defense to Team for OMFV Competition

General Dynamics Land Systems, a global leader in innovative technology and next-generation ground combat solutions, announced today that GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, is joining its project team for the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) competition.

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Building on Commitment to Equitable Climate Action, General Motors Announces Doubling of its Climate Equity Fund

Today, General Motors announced it will expand on its philanthropic commitment to equitable climate action by doubling its Climate Equity Fund, dedicating a total of $50 million to help close equity gaps in the transition to electric vehicles and other sustainable technology. This is in addition to the company's commitment to invest $35 billion globally in EV and AV programs, research, technology, manufacturing and charging infrastructure.

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Dr. EV-il Fights Climate Change in GM’s Big Game Spot

The cast of Austin Powers will reunite in General Motors’ big game ad, taking aim at climate change in a humorous way. In “Dr. EV-il,” an extension of GM’s “Everybody In” campaign, Dr. Evil meets his match – climate change – and learns he is now the second biggest threat to the world. To regain his top position, Dr. Evil and his evil sidekicks hatch a diabolical plan to take control of GM, using the company’s Ultium Platform to fight this new nemesis.

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GM to Make Major Michigan Investment Announcement

General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra will join Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, leaders from the Michigan House and Senate, and other distinguished guests to make a major Michigan manufacturing investment announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. ET. The event at the Boji Tower in Lansing, Michigan will be livestreamed here.

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GM and LG Energy Solution Investing $2.6 Billion to Build 3rd Ultium Cells Manufacturing Plant in Lansing

Ultium Cells, a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, today announced a $2.6 billion investment to build its third battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. The facility will be located in Lansing, Michigan.

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GM Accelerates its Drive to Lead the EV Industry with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan, Creating 4,000 New Jobs and Retaining 1,000

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today an investment of more than $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites, creating 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. This is the single largest investment announcement in GM history. The investment includes construction of a new Ultium Cells battery cell plant in Lansing and the conversion of GM’s assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan for production of the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the electric GMC Sierra, GM's second assembly plant scheduled to build full-size electric pickups.

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GM Investing Nearly $154 Million in Western New York for Production of Electric Motor Components

General Motors announced today plans to invest nearly $154 million in its Western New York Lockport Components plant. The investment will be used to renovate the facility and purchase and install new machinery and equipment used in the production of the stator module, a key component in an electric motor. Electric motors will be used in a variety of GM’s future Ultium Platform-based electric trucks and SUVs. Facility renovations will begin immediately.

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GM Plans to Broaden Electrification, Expanding Fuel Cells Beyond Vehicles

GM continues to accelerate its growth as a platform innovator and announced today new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. HYDROTEC projects, which are currently in development, from heavy-duty trucks to aerospace and locomotives, are being planned for use beyond vehicles for power generation.

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General Motors Expands Digital Commerce with Launch of Online Parts Sales

GM is launching a new online parts marketplace, making its catalog of 45,000 repair and maintenance parts more convenient for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac owners. The newly available parts catalog includes oil filters, engine and cabin air filters, batteries, brake pads, accessory belts, cooling hoses and windshield wiper blades, among other parts.

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General Motors Introduces CarBravo™ – A New Way to Shop for Used Vehicles

General Motors introduced today CarBravo, a new way to shop for used vehicles. CarBravo will elevate the shopping, buying and ownership experience by offering used-vehicle customers access to an expansive inventory, an omnichannel shopping experience and exclusive ownership benefits.

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The My GM Rewards Loyalty Program Expands Rewards for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac Owners

Today, General Motors (NYSE: GM) launched the all-new My GM Rewards loyalty program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac customers, featuring three membership tiers and new ways to redeem, unlocking a new world of appreciation for rewards members. My GM Rewards is the most comprehensive Automotive Loyalty program for members. Today also marks the launch of the all-new My GM Rewards Card, in collaboration with Marcus by Goldman Sachs and Mastercard.

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GM Brings Powerful New Compute Architecture to Ultra Cruise to Help Enable Door-to-Door Hands-Free Driving

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GM at CES 2022: Experience The Ultium Effect

In a virtual keynote today at CES 2022, General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra outlined the waves of change that are coming as society moves toward the mass adoption of electric vehicles. GM, a company transitioning from automaker to platform innovator, provided a view of EV technology's inflection point at CES one year ago.

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The Pickup Reimagined: Introducing the 2024 All-Electric Chevrolet Silverado

Today, Chevrolet introduced the 2024 Silverado EV — the reimagining of the brand’s best-selling nameplate, packed with the power and capability expected of Chevy Trucks

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Chevrolet Previews Equinox EV

Chevrolet will expand its EV lineup in fall 2023 to include the Equinox EV, an affordable, functional compact SUV that will start at an estimated MSRP of around $30,0001 in the U.S. The Equinox EV, which will be launched with both fleet and retail versions, including LT and RS trims, will leverage GM’s Ultium Platform.

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Cadillac Introduces InnerSpace Autonomous Concept at CES 2022

Today, Cadillac expanded its vision of personal autonomous future mobility with the InnerSpace concept — a dramatic, two-passenger electric and autonomous luxury vehicle.

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BrightDrop Announces Walmart as New EV Customer and Expands Collaboration with FedEx at CES

At CES today, BrightDrop, the technology company decarbonizing last-mile delivery, announced it is adding Walmart to its growing roster of customers, and expanding its relationship with FedEx. Walmart signed an agreement to reserve 5,000 of BrightDrop’s EV600 and smaller EV410 electric delivery vans to support the retail giant’s growing last mile delivery network and goal of operating a zero-emissions logistics fleet by 2040.

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Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Deliver GM’s 2nd Consecutive Year of Full-Size Pickup Sales Leadership in 2021

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and its dealers delivered 2.2 million vehicles in 2021, with Chevrolet and GMC cementing the company’s eighth consecutive year of combined full-size and midsize pickup sales leadership, second consecutive year as the full-size pickup sales leader and its 21st consecutive year as the market leader in full-size SUVs.