Tag: General Motors

GM Extends Shutdown, Impacts Flint Assembly and Corvette Plants
6Jan By M.ChenNo Comments
News

GM Extends Shutdown, Impacts Flint Assembly and Corvette Plants

General Motors has extended the production shutdown at its Flint Assembly plant until January 26th. The move affects thousands of workers who will remain idle while GM performs maintenance work.Key TakeawaysFlint Assembly remains closed into late January for unspecified maintenance and project work.The shutdown impacts up to 5,000 UAW workers at Flint and 1,200 in Bowling Green.Potential upgrades could include the Gen 6 small block V8 engine set for launch by 2027.Flint Assembly, which builds Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks, will stay closed until January 26th. GM hasn't provided specific details about what maintenance is being done but says it's related to facility upgrades or future product changes.The Bowling Green plant in Kentucky has also been idle since December 15th...
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Barra Praises Musk for EV Leadership
4Dec By J.CarterNo Comments
EV & Electric Cars, Industry & Business, News

Barra Praises Musk for EV Leadership

General Motors CEO Mary Barra recently clarified her role in the electric vehicle revolution, stating that <a href="https://autoglobalnews.com/burry-predicts-bleak-future-for-tesla-warns-of-shareholder-dilution/" style="color:#1a73e8;text-decoration:underline;" title="Burry Predicts Bleak Future for Tesla, Warns of Shareholder ">Tesla and Elon Musk deserve significant credit. During a New York Times Dealbook Summit interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin on December 3, 2025, she said President Biden mistakenly credited GM for leading EV efforts.Key TakeawaysMary Barra told President Biden to credit Tesla and Elon Musk more for the electric vehicle transition.The interview highlights how leadership in innovation can come from unexpected places within the automotive industry.Tesla's ear...
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26Nov By M.ChenNo Comments
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GM Experiences Leadership Shift as Software and Product Units Merge

General Motors (GM) is undergoing significant leadership changes as the automaker restructures its software and product units under one organization, led by Sterling Anderson as Chief Product Officer. Baris Cetinok, GM's Senior Vice President of Software and Services Product Management, announced his departure effective December 12th, becoming the third high-profile technology executive to leave in a month.Cetinok joined GM in September after holding positions at Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. His role was seen as pivotal for integrating software into automotive products, but now, with Anderson's appointment, GM aims to streamline this process by merging hardware and software engineering under the Global Product unit. This move is expected to accelerate innovation within the company.Anderso...
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GM Pumps $550M into Gas-Powered Vehicle Production in U.S.
24Nov By AGN EditorNo Comments
Industry & Business, News, Pickup Trucks

GM Pumps $550M into Gas-Powered Vehicle Production in U.S.

General Motors is making a significant investment of half a billion dollars to enhance its production capabilities for gas-powered vehicles in the United States. This financial boost will primarily benefit GM’s plants located in Ohio and Michigan, with substantial portions allocated towards upgrading facilities to support higher output levels.Specifically, $250 million has been earmarked for upgrades at GM's Parma Metal Center in Ohio, a facility integral to the company's manufacturing operations. The investment is aimed at increasing sheet metal stamping and assembly production capabilities. Currently, this site churns out more than 100 million parts annually, handling over 400 tons of steel daily. This initiative underscores GM’s commitment to maintaining robust output for its internal c...
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