Category: General Motors

As U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet, Businesses Temper Their Hopes

Chief executives in the U.S. have long pushed for closer ties between the two countries. Now they just hope a rocky situation won’t get worse.
Tesla Will Open Its Charging Network to G.M.’s Electric Vehicles

The electric car company, which operates the country’s most extensive charging network, struck a similar deal with Ford Motor recently.
G.M. and Stellantis Paid $364 Million in Fuel Economy Fines

The automakers paid the federal government for falling short of efficiency standards for cars and trucks in recent years.
As EV Sales Pick up Pace, Electric Commercial Fleets Lag

Passenger cars dominate the electric vehicle market, but light delivery trucks could benefit from the cost savings and range E.V.s offer.
Luxury Imports to Russia Take a Detour Around Sanctions — Through Dubai

More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
Migrant Child Labor Debate in Congress Becomes Mired in Immigration Fight

Revelations that migrant children have been exploited for cheap labor brought calls for action, but a partisan battle over immigration policy has complicated lawmakers’ efforts.
Shift to Electric Cars Gives Design Centers a New Look, Too

Automakers are pouring money into research and development facilities, creating spaces intended for creativity and collaboration among design and engineering teams.
G.M.’s Profits Fell 18.5 Percent in the First Quarter

The decline over the first three months of 2022 was primarily the result of the short-term costs of job cuts and slower sales in China.
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules Create ‘Chaos for Consumers’

Buying an electric car has become much more complicated because of restrictions on which models qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.
U.S. Car Brands Will Benefit Most From Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks

Rules that take effect on Tuesday will limit the $7,500 credits to electric cars made domestically with minerals from the U.S. or trade allies.
Automakers Face Test in Reaching U.S. Target for Electric Vehicles

New federal rules are expected to speed the transition to E.V.s, a shift that car companies have embraced but will be challenged to carry out.
In Ohio, Electric Cars Are Starting to Reshape Jobs and Companies

The state, heavily dependent on the auto industry, is a case study in whether electric vehicles will create or destroy jobs.