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GM plans lower-cost EVs with new battery chemistry

GM is unfazed by the EV meltdown of the past few years, moving ahead with a new program expected to produce a new battery-powered mainstream SUV within about three years.

October 21, 2026
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GM expands hybrid plans as fuel costs rise

With high gas prices sending car buyers flocking to hybrids, General Motors is giving the technology another look.

October 21, 2026
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Trump praises GM and defends tariffs during Michigan visit

President Donald Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing during a July 27 visit to Michigan.

July 27, 2026
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EVs take on new role as home backup power

Vehicle manufacturers are looking to leverage their multibillion dollar EV investments to tap into a promising market in vehicle, home and grid technology.

July 22, 2026
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GM Teams With Peak Energy on Grid Batteries After Ford's Move

GM is pushing into stationary electricity storage through a partnership with startup Peak Energy Technologies, tapping into a growing market fueled by AI demand.

June 10, 2026
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GM’s EV Charges Spike to $7.6 Billion as US Demand Crumbles

General Motors will take another $6 billion in charges tied to production cutbacks in its EV and battery operations as the financial fallout spreads from the weakening U.S. market for EVs.

January 8, 2026
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Barak Turovsky, GM's Head of AI, Leaves Automaker

General Motors' chief AI officer is out, marking the loss of another Silicon Valley alum as the company works to bulk up staffing to support tech innovation at the Detroit automaker.

November 25, 2025
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Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries

Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.

November 21, 2025
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GM, Stellantis Lose Part of Canada Tariff Break After Job Cuts

GM and Stellantis will be forced to pay tariffs on some U.S.-made vehicles they import for sale in Canada, after the companies decided to reduce assembly-line work at Ontario factories.

October 24, 2025
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GM to Take $1.6B Hit as Tax Incentives for EVs Are Slashed

GM warned that it may take additional hits as it adjusts production, with non-cash charges potentially impacting operations and cash flow in the future.

October 14, 2025

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