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GM Slams San Francisco in Lawsuit Over $108 Million Tax Bill

General Motors Co. said in a lawsuit that San Francisco unfairly taxed it $108 million over seven years, despite the automaker having very low sales and almost no personnel in the city.

January 2, 2024
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GM, Autocar Team Up on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered HD Trucks

Automotive giant General Motors is to team up with Birmingham, Ala-based Autocar Industries to develop a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty vocational trucks, the companies said.

December 11, 2023
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GM’s All-Electric Pledge Hinges on Demand, CEO Barra Says

General Motors Co.’s pledge to have an all-electric fleet by 2035 hinges on consumer acceptance, Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said.

December 5, 2023
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Cruise Could Face Fines for Allegedly Misleading Regulators

Cruise, the self-driving vehicle unit of General Motors, could face a fine for allegedly misleading regulators about an incident in which one of its cars dragged a pedestrian.

December 4, 2023
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GM Says Strike Cost $1.1 Billion, but Raises Dividend

General Motors says pretax earnings took a $1.1 billion hit due to production lost during the UAW's strike, but the company expects to absorb the new contract's costs and raised its dividend.

November 29, 2023
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Cruise CEO Resigns Amid Safety Concerns, Recalls

Kyle Vogt has resigned as CEO of Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit, as questions build about the safety of self-driving cars.

November 20, 2023
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GM Absorbs Electric Van Subsidiary BrightDrop Into Company

BrightDrop, a General Motors Co. commercial electric vehicle startup formed in 2021, no longer will operate as a subsidiary and is now becoming part of GM, the automaker said Nov. 16.

November 17, 2023
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General Motors Union Workers Ratify New Labor Contract

United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making GM the first Detroit automaker to ratify a deal to end a labor dispute and crippling strikes.

November 16, 2023
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Big Automakers: Future Fuel Economy Rules Unfairly Target Us

General Motors, Ford and Stellantis face a combined $10.5 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules, according to an estimate from their trade group.

October 2, 2023
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Nikola Hires GM, Dell Veteran Mary Chan as COO

Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. continued to beef up its leadership team around new CEO Steve Girsky on Sept. 18, as he appointed Mary Chan as chief operating officer effective Oct. 9.

September 18, 2023