A FedEx driver took a GM subsidiary’s EV van from New York to DC, a record for the greatest distance traveled by a delivery van on a single charge.
Author: Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press
GM, Stellantis trim their Russian operations as war continues
GM said it is extending its suspension of operations in Moscow and letting go of most of its staff. Stellantis is halting van production in Kaluga.
GM and Honda team up to build a new series of ‘affordable’ electric vehicles
GM and Honda strike a deal to build “millions” of EVs, perhaps helping them compete with Tesla sales.
Automakers struggle to hire, keep workers — with some quitting by lunch
Automakers and parts manufacturing are bleeding jobs as suppliers and carmakers struggle to hire and retain employees in factories. Is a fix on way?
GM partners with utility companies to use future EVs to power homes
GM is partnered with PG&E in California to start a pilot program that it hopes to take nationwide, turning EVs into on-demand power sources.
Trucker protests on US-Canada border couldn’t come at worse time for automakers, car buyers
Ford and Toyota have several factories experiencing production disruption as the trucker protests block U.S.-Canada border transport of parts.
Toyota outsells GM for first time – but can it keep the crown once chip shortage ends?
Toyota outselling GM, the market leader since the Great Depression, is a historic achievement. But can it keep the crown once the chip shortage ends?
Byron Allen’s attack on McDonald’s CEO is a message to Detroit carmakers
Media mogul Byron Allen said his demand that McDonald’s fire its CEO, “speaks to every corporation … especially the car companies in Detroit.”
Some new-car buyers are paying more than sticker price: Pickups, SUV shortage causes ripple effect
Car buyers beware: Discounts are nearly non-existent and more dealers are tacking on a surcharge above sticker price given the shortage of inventory.
Looking to buy a new car? You could be paying $20k or more above sticker price
Car buyers beware: Discounts are nearly non-existent and more dealers are tacking on a surcharge above sticker given the shortage of inventory.