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Ineos debuts bespoke editions and weighs V-8 power for Grenadier, Quartermaster

Ineos is debuting bespoke editions and weighing V-8 power. The upgrades to Grenadier SUV and Quartermaster range come after Ineos decided to delay the smaller Fusilier SUV, which would have full-electric and range-extender hybrid powertrains.

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Detroit 3 fall behind international automakers in U.S. vehicle production

International automakers produced more light vehicles in the U.S. than the Detroit 3 for the first time in 2023, according to a report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association released July 9.

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CATL poised to remain in global ‘pole position' on EV batteries despite U.S. tariffs

CATL is rapidly climbing the list of the world's largest suppliers as it pursues an aggressive global growth strategy.

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Mazda CX-50 hybrid joins lineup

The CX-50 hybrid comes in three trims and returns an EPA-estimated 38 mpg.

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Suppliers fret over rising costs, crime in fast-growing Mexico

As Mexico's auto industry continues to grow, some companies say they're running into more issues in some parts of the country.

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Top 5 stories of the week: CDK begins DMS restoration; BMW 6 Series to return

A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest.

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General Motors and Red Hat Collaborate to Trailblaze the Future of Software-Defined Vehicles

General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Red Hat Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced a collaboration to help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge. The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux operating system foundation intended for the ongoing evolution of GM’s Ultifi software platform.

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GM Customer Care and Aftersales Celebrates National Skilled Trades Day, Every Day

In recognition of National Skilled Trades Day, celebrated the first Wednesday in May each year, General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales thanks the more than 40,000 skilled auto technicians across its dealerships. Skilled auto technicians are a vital piece of a vehicle owner’s experience and GM applauds their service, both today and every day.

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GM and INRIX Join Forces on SaaS-Based Road Safety Solution to Help Transportation Planners Achieve Vision Zero Goals for their Communities

Today, General Motors (NYSE: GM) and INRIX Inc., a world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services, announced a collaboration to develop safety solutions to help transportation and planning agencies achieve road safety goals. Available first in the U.S., Safety View by GM Future Roads & INRIX is a cloud-based application that provides transportation officials with critical insights using crash, vehicle and vulnerable road user (VRU) information, in addition to data from the U.S. Census to help prioritize and measure the effectiveness of roadway safety projects and their impact on communities.

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GM Defense Selected as a Winner of the 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

The National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Manufacturing Leadership Council has selected GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, as a winner of the 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Award in the Operational Excellence category. NAM provides annual recognition to transformative projects and outstanding operational leaders shaping the future of global manufacturing.

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General Motors Releases 2021 Sustainability Report Showing Accelerated Progress Toward an Equitable, All-Electric Future

General Motors today released its 12th annual Sustainability Report, detailing its progress on expanding EV access, electrifying beyond the personal vehicle, and helping to ensure that climate action is equitable and inclusive as the company transitions to an all-electric future. 

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GM Asks Suppliers to Sign Pledge Advancing Global Climate Action and Human Rights

Today, General Motors announced an innovative new pledge that invites global suppliers to join the company in a commitment to carbon neutrality, the development of social responsibility programs and implementation of sustainable procurement practices in their supply chain operations.

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Ultium Energy Recovery Can Help GM EVs Charge and Accelerate Faster and Drive Farther

Today, GM announced a feature standard in its Ultium-based EVs that captures and repurposes waste energy from the battery. Through the Ultium Platform’s energy recovery system, this waste energy can increase a vehicle’s range, reduce battery energy needed for heating, increase charging speed and even enable sportier driving.

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BrightDrop and FedEx Take Part in Record-Setting EV Campaign

With the support of BrightDrop and FedEx, BrightDrop Zevo 600 driver Stephen Marlin achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ® title for greatest distance traveled by an electric van on a single charge, with a journey from New York City to Washington, D.C.

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GM and Glencore Enter Multi-Year Cobalt Supply Agreement

Glencore and General Motors Co. announced today a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Glencore will supply GM with cobalt from its Murrin Murrin operation in Australia. Cobalt is an important metal in the production of EV batteries, and the cobalt processed from Australia will be used in GM’s Ultium battery cathodes, which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ.

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GM Announces 2022 Q1 Earnings Conference Call Details

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) will post financial materials for first-quarter 2022 results on Tuesday, April 26, at approximately 4 p.m. ET, followed by a conference call for financial analysts at 5 p.m. ET.

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GM and Honda Will Codevelop Affordable EVs Targeting the World’s Most Popular Vehicle Segments

General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) today announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology.

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Improved Semiconductor Supply Drives Significant Year-over-Year Market Share Gains for GM in Key Truck Segments

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 512,846 vehicles in the United States in the first quarter of 2022, with improved semiconductor supplies supporting higher production and market share in key truck segments.

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General Motors Announces New Commercial Growth Strategies and Operations Organization and Leadership Changes at Chevrolet and GM Canada

General Motors today announced the creation of a new organization — Commercial Growth Strategies and Operations — under the leadership of Steve Hill. This new organization will oversee current cross-brand activities that strengthen GM’s brands and the company’s position in the market. In addition, the group will help with the assessment and commercialization of future business opportunities that support GM’s revenue growth commitments.

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Cadillac Celebrates Launch of LYRIQ at Spring Hill, Tennessee, Assembly Plant

Today, General Motors marks another major milestone in its commitment to an all-electric future as Cadillac formally celebrates the beginning of retail production of the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee, assembly plant. GM President Mark Reuss, Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, UAW representatives, plant employees and other officials joined together today to celebrate this milestone.