According to multiple South Korean media reports, SNT Motiv Co., Ltd. (SNT Motiv) announced that it has received supplier awards from GM and BorgWarner. At the 34th annual GM Supplier of the Year awards ceremony, held in Austin, Texas, in May 2026, 103 companies were selected from approximately 20,000 suppliers world

On September 4, General Motors confirmed a 2028 launch for eyes-off automated driving, beginning with the Cadillac Escalade IQ, combining the production scale of Super Cruise with Cruise’s autonomous driving expertise. 
GM is combining two established foundations for the 2028 launch: Super Cruise’s multi-million-mile

On August 31, it was reported that General Motors is evaluating the launch of the Chevrolet Joy EV, a subcompact electric hatchback based on the Wuling Bingo Pro, for the Brazilian market while taking local production under consideration.
GM South America President Thomas Owsianski said the project is part of a memor

On September 2, it was reported that workers at General Motors' Sao Jose dos Campos plant rejected the automaker's latest wage proposal and staged a two-hour work stoppage after the union notified GM on August 31 that workers were entering a state of strike.
The union is seeking a real wage increase of 3.5% above inf

On September 1, GM confirmed that it is expanding its use of in-vehicle cameras with new recording and monitoring features delivered through over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The features are designed to improve vehicle security and give customers a better view of passengers.
GM launched Cabin Glance, Security Rec

On August 30, the Unifor labor union announced that its members ratified the agreements that secures wage increases and guarantees new product allocations in Canada, including the next-generation GMC Sierra HD pickup to be produced at the Oshawa Car Assembly plant.
During negotiations with Unifor, GM said it planned

On August 27, multiple sources reported that GM has confirmed that production of the Chevrolet Captiva PHEV will start shortly in Brazil, becoming the brand’s third model to begin assembly at Comexport‘s Planta Automotiva do Ceara (PACE) plant.
“The Chevrolet Captiva PHEV will be produced in the country later this ye

Production of the 2027 GMC Sierra HD is currently scheduled to get underway at Flint Assembly in November in a staggered cadence based on cab configuration, according to sources. Orders for the heavy-duty pickup are set to open in September.
Crew Cab models will be the first model configuration off the line on Novemb

Cadillac announced on August 21 that the XT5 PHEV midsize SUV made its debut at the 2026 Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) and opened for pre-orders at the same time.
The XT5 PHEV is a new model introduced as part of Cadillac’s expansion into the hybrid vehicle market. It is based on Cadillac’s in-house-developed plug-in hyb

The start of regular production for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD is currently scheduled to begin this November in a cadenced form, according to sources, with start dates dependent on cab configuration.
Crew Cab models are currently scheduled to start production on November 16, with Double Cab models following one

On August 21, the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has open a probe into 1,164,820 GM and Honda Motor Co. vehicles in the U.S. fitted with GM’s eBoost braking system after failures first noticed on Cadillac Lyriq models.
NHTSA officials opened an investigation in April 2

GM has ended the suspensions for one week each month at its Alvear plant in Santa Fe, Argentina, and the plant is now operating five days a week on a single six-hour shift, effective August 19. Earlier reports of January 2026 indicated a plan to extend the suspension through the end of 2026.
The plant produces the Ch

On August 22, Canadian labor union Unifor announced that it had reached tentative agreements with General Motors. Details of the agreements, which were not immediately released, will be shared with members during ratification meetings on August 29 and 30.  The current contracts with GM expire in September.
The agreem

On August 20, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has opened a ‌probe into 997,743 General Motors pickups and SUVs over concerns related to engine failure.
Affected vehicles include the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV SUVs, Chevrolet ⁠Silverado 1500 and Suburban and Tahoe S

On August 19, SAIC General Motors Corporation Limited (SAIC-GM)’s Buick brand announced the official launch of the battery-electric version of the Electra L7 luxury sedan. Three variants are available, priced from CNY 179,900 to CNY 209,900, with limited-time promotional prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 199,900

As GM prepares to launch the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 for the 2027 model year, sources have learned that it will follow a cadence strategy similar to the one it followed with the current-generation Silverado and Sierra for the 2019 model year.
The first units of the 2027 Chevrolet

General Motors announced that it is currently in the process of standardizing all its EVs to native North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging ports for the 2027 model year. This means that adapters will no longer be required for GM EVs at NACS chargers for future models.
While all 2026 model year GM EVs under

Ford and General Motors are taking different positions as the U.S. revises its tariff policies and reviews the USMCA trade agreement.
Ford is pushing for higher tariffs on imported vehicles from countries such as South Korea, where GM produces many lower-cost vehicles. Ford also wants lower tariffs on imported alumin

General Motors announced plans to lay off 350 employees across two Lansing plants as part of a previously announced USD 1.25 billion investment to support production for Cadillac sedans.
The layoffs will take effect at the Lansing Grand River Assembly and Lansing Regional Stamping plants on January 14, 2027, accordin

General Motors plans to launch new versions of three gas-powered Cadillac models starting in 2027. The lineup will include the XT5, CT5, and XT6, with the XT6 returning in 2028 after being discontinued.
GM is using flexible manufacturing to respond to changes in demand for both combustion and electric vehicles. Sprin