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Author: Jamie L. LaReau

Money

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cuts its stake in GM almost in half

August 16, 2023 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cuts its stake in GM almost in half

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold nearly half of its holdings in GM. Here are some possible reasons why.

Money

First electrified Corvette sells for just over $1 million. Here’s who bought it.

April 18, 2023 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on First electrified Corvette sells for just over $1 million. Here’s who bought it.

The first electrified Corvette, the 2024 E-Ray, is said to be the fastest ever and now it belongs to one of the largest private Corvette collectors.

Money

New auto loan interest rates soar, pushing payments to record levels. Here’s what to know.

April 5, 2023 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on New auto loan interest rates soar, pushing payments to record levels. Here’s what to know.

High interest rates may increasingly put new-car purchases out of reach for consumers and create challenges for automaker to move metal this year.

Money

GM to phase out Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in EVs. See what the replacement looks like.

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on GM to phase out Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in EVs. See what the replacement looks like.

GM is working with Google to offer built-in infotainment systems in future EVs that will allow the car to help customers with charging and navigation.

Money

Analysts debate whether GM could surpass Tesla as top-selling EV maker in US

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on Analysts debate whether GM could surpass Tesla as top-selling EV maker in US

As Tesla agrees to open its charging network to other brands and GM forms alliances with suppliers, the war is on as to who will rule EV sales.

Tech

‘A huge windfall’: Automakers look to hire tech talent from job cuts in Silicon Valley

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on ‘A huge windfall’: Automakers look to hire tech talent from job cuts in Silicon Valley

As the tech sector sheds jobs, GM is seeking to bolster the tech talent within its ranks as it shifts its focus to software-operated vehicles.

Money

GM wants to get Cadillac Lyriq to customers faster after only 122 deliveries in 2022

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on GM wants to get Cadillac Lyriq to customers faster after only 122 deliveries in 2022

As customers wait, GM said the production process was deliberately slow so the automaker could work out any problems with the electric Cadillac early.

Money

Redefining the ‘corner-office philosophy’: Why GM’s renovated offices include pool table, game areas, treadmills

December 27, 2022 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on Redefining the ‘corner-office philosophy’: Why GM’s renovated offices include pool table, game areas, treadmills

When GM’s salaried workforce returns to the office, many will see new spaces that GM spent billions on. GM’s factories are getting the same upgrades.

Tech

GM accounts go silent as companies pull ads from twitter. Musk continues to lose millions

November 30, 2022 Jamie L. LaReau Comments Off on GM accounts go silent as companies pull ads from twitter. Musk continues to lose millions

Since Elon Musk bought Twitter, GM CEO Mary Barra and GM’s four brands have largely gone inactive on the site. GM continues to halt advertising.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023 Eve Chen, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023 Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY

Many homeless among dead in fire in Johannesburg, South Africa

August 31, 2023 AP
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