General Motors has been particularly hard hit by the global microchip shortage, to the point that the automaker has idled many of its production facilities in recent months. There’s good news, however, as GM says it will restart production at a few of its facilities. Models that will resume production include: Chevrolet Blazer will resume… Continue reading General Motors to Restart Production at Some Idled Plants
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We’ve been talking about the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV for some time now, but we haven’t learned much from the extremely limited leaks and info shared by GM. That’s about to change, however, as we now have the truck’s reveal date. GM CEO Mary Barra will unveil the electric full-size truck on January 5, 2022… Continue reading Chevrolet Silverado EV Reveal Date Set
The company hopes to bring home battery development to help give it a leg up on global competitors, who are often years ahead of what is currently being produced. Called the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, the new facility which has already broken ground on a 300,000 square foot initial phase—more are planned—at GM’s Warren,… Continue reading GM To Build Massive Next-Gen Battery Facility
Nearly every major automaker has seen a disruption in day-to-day vehicle production as the global microchip shortage drags on. General Motors is no exception, but like many of its rivals, the automaker is taking steps to prevent future issues and supply chain disruption. Speaking during a virtual conference this week, GM CEO Mary Barra said… Continue reading GM Reviewing Supply Chain to Prevent Future Shortages
GM Defense, the General Motors subsidiary that handles everything from battlefield-ready military trucks to lunar rovers, just announced a new contract to build heavy-duty Suburban SUVs for U.S. government agencies. The deal, valued at $36.4 million, covers building ten vehicles over the next two years and should extend to a production run after that. There’s… Continue reading GM Defense to build HD Suburban SUVs for Government Agencies
As the global microchip shortage continues on, automakers have had to become creative with solutions and workarounds. General Motors has employed several strategies in recent months, including building vehicles without certain features and partially building vehicles while necessary parts are on their way. In a recent statement, the automaker confirmed that it is temporarily halting… Continue reading General Motors Will Idle Three Plants Due to Chip Shortage
The Buick catalog has shrunk in recent years, as the automaker phased out its sedan and passenger car options in favor of more popular and profitable SUVs and crossovers. The result is a small handful of upscale-ish vehicles, one of which is brand-new this year. I recently tested the 2021 Buick Envision for a week… Continue reading Three Things to Know About the 2021 Buick Envision
GM is recalling hundreds of thousands of its HD pickup trucks due to an issue with the optional block heater feature. The automaker says that it can short-circuit and cause a fire in rare circumstances. General Motors received 122 complaints between December 3, 2019 and May 28, 2021, along with 24 reports of potential fires.… Continue reading General Motors Recalls 330,000 HD Pickup Trucks for Fire Risk
General Motors is just one of many major automakers that have announced plans to go all-electric or to remove emissions from their vehicle lines in the coming years. As part of its multi-billion-dollar investments in the areas of EV and battery development, autonomous vehicle development, and more, the automaker has announced a partnership with Controlled… Continue reading GM Partners With Company On Cleaner Lithium Extraction
We’re only just now halfway through 2021. Last year is a distant memory for many of us and 2022 isn’t even on our radars yet, but automakers are already in full swing preparing for a new model year. General Motors’ four brands in the United States is no exception. The auto giant is well underway… Continue reading Here’s The Exact Dates GM Will Start Building 2022 Models For Every Brand