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GM reportedly considers ex-Aurora, Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO
GM CEO Mary Barra is reportedly considering Sterling Anderson, the former head of Tesla Autopilot and co-founder of Aurora, as her potential successor at General Motors.
According to a recent report, Barra is “gauging” Anderson for the top job by giving him a massive portfolio that serves as a trial by fire. Since
ARRW provides 1,500 Chevrolet Optra models for smart transportation in Egypt
On December 18, ARRW announced that, through a strategic agreement between Al-Mansour Automotive Group and General Motors Egypt, and in partnership with Aman and Bare, 1,500 locally assembled Chevrolet Optra vehicles were provided to support Egyptian youth and help them work in the smart transportation sector via the
Honda recalls 2025 CR-V e:FCEVs in U.S. over fuel cell stack coolant leak
On December 17, Honda announced it is recalling 388 CR-V e:FCEV vehicles in the U.S. due to a fuel cell stack coolant leak that can create an internal short circuit, potentially causing loss of drive power. The recall affects 388 2025 model year vehicles produced between June 3, 2024 and March 26, 2025.
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Automaker group warns Congress that China poses threat to U.S. auto industry
On December 11, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other major OEMs, urged Congress and the Trump administration to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plan
GM’s Flint Assembly plant to extend holiday break to five weeks
General Motors is planning an extended holiday shutdown at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan, where it produces the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, as the company prepares the plant for production of its next-generation heavy-duty pickups.
The downtime will begin on Christmas Eve, December 24, and exten
GM CAMI workers to get 6-month pay as future of plant is discussed
On December 4, Unifor Local 88 members at the GM CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario were notified that the union had reached an agreement with GM to provide the temporary income support by early 2026.
GM officially ended production of the BrightDrop delivery vans at CAMI in October, confirming that the lineup would no
Mazda reaffirms THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan for Thailand, production set for 2027
On December 8, 2025, senior executives from Mazda Motor Corporation held talks with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister and the BOI Secretary-General, reaffirming Mazda’s THB 5 billion MHEV investment plan first outlined in February 2025.
Mazda will begin investing in early 2026 to establish Thailan
Chevrolet Brazil releases first Sonic rear image
On December 8, General Motors released the first official image of the Chevrolet Sonic’s rear design.
The image highlighting the LED light signature that connects the taillights. The feature emphasizes the model’s modern and aerodynamic styling, reinforcing its technological and efficiency-oriented character.
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Mexican vehicle sales down 0.3% in November 2025
On December 2, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 148,361 light vehicles in November, representing an decrease of 0.3% from the 148,864 sales in November 2024.
Nissan sold 26,041 units in November, an increase of 0.6% from the previous year.
General Motors sold 17,611 uni
U.S. to hold public hearings as part of USMCA renewal
The U.S. is holding public hearings this week in Washington D.C. as part of a mandatory review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), as it’s known in the U.S, or Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as it is known there. The formal review of the agreement is due to start July 1, 2026.
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Detroit 3 asks Trump administration to open more markets to U.S. exports
On November 24, multiple media reported that U.S. President Donald Trump met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia on November 18, and hosted a dinner for him attended by a number of industry executives including Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, General Motors CEO Mary Barra, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk
GM to halt production at Gravataí plant for up to five months
On November 24, it was reported that General Motors will halt operations at its Gravataí plant in Rio Grande do Sul.
The operations halt is expected to start on December 22, affecting 650 of the plant’s 2,000 employees, and may last from two to five months. It will include the year-end break and collective vacation f
GM investing USD 300 million to increase output at Romulus Propulsion Systems
On November 24, GM confirmed that it is investing USD 300 million in its Romulus Propulsion Systems plant in Michigan to expand production capacity for its already high-volume 10-speed transmissions.
On November 20, GM had announced USD 250 million would be invested at the Parma Metal Center in Ohio.
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Niron Magnetics urges action by U.S. Congress on rare earth alternatives
On November 20, Niron Magnetics announced that its CEO, Jonathan Rowntree, had testified before the U.S. House Select Committee and presenting the company's breakthrough Iron Nitride magnet technology as a solution to reducing America's critical dependence on rare earth materials. The company’s proprietary magnet tec
GM invests USD 250 million in Parma Metal Center to support U.S. manufacturing
On November 20, General Motors announced a new USD 250 million investment in its Parma Metal Center in Ohio. This will enable production of sheet metal stampings and assemblies to support the multi-billion-dollar product allocations previously announced for Orion Assembly, Spring Hill Manufacturing, and Fairfax Assem
Detroit Three CEOs, Tesla VP asked to testify at U.S. Senate hearing in January
The CEOs of the Detroit Three automakers and a senior Tesla executive have been invited to appear at a U.S. Senate hearing on January 14, 2026 on the impact of auto regulations and vehicle prices.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Ford CEO Jim Farley, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa and Tesla Vice President of Vehic
IONNA plans USD 250 million investment for Rechargery stations in California
On November 20, IONNA, the joint venture nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network announced a new planned investment of more than USD 250 million in infrastructure across California over the next three years, while marking kickoff ceremonies in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Westminster,
Avancez lays off 143 as GM idles Factory Zero EV production
On November 7, automotive supplier Avancez filed a WARN notice revealing plans to terminate 143 workers starting December 5 due to production cuts at General Motors’ all-electric Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck. Following the layoffs, the remaining headcount at the facility will be around 230 team members.
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