On October 1, General Motors announced it would be laying off approximately 900 workers indefinitely at its Fairfax, Kansas assembly plant as timing for a second shift remains uncertain.
GM is placing the 900 workers on indefinite layoff at the Fairfax Assembly plant, as it retools the plant for production of the ICE

General Motors is removing all of its EV production technology from its Toledo Propulsions Systems facility on Alexis Road, according to UAW Local 14 President Tony Totty on October 1 during a celebration of the union's 90th anniversary.
Totty said GM made the decision last week and is expected to remove the EV produ

On September 30, Canada-based Lithium Americas Corp. announced that together with General Motors Holdings LLC, its joint venture partner in the Thacker Pass lithium project, it has reached a non-binding agreement in principle (First Draw Terms) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the first draw of USD

On October 1, GM reported that its total U.S. sales for Q3 2025 were up 7.7% to 710,347 units, on continued strength of both its electric and gas-powered vehicles. Sales for the first three quarters of 2025 were up 10% now to 2.2 million vehicles.
GM set another EV sales record in Q3, with 66,501 deliveries as custom

Ford and General Motors are working to sign up car dealers for programs that would extend the use of the USD 7,500 U.S. tax credit on leases of EVs beyond the September 30 expiration date, according to dealers briefed on the previously unreported programs.
Each of the two companies in recent days has rolled out progr

On September 28, SAIC-GM Buick announced the official launch of the Electra L7, the first model under Buick’s new energy Electra sub-brand. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 215,900. 
The Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelb

On September 27, Wuling Motors launched the Bingo S compact battery electric SUV. The model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 66,800 to CNY 79,800.
The Bingo S adopts a unique aesthetic design concept and measures 4,265mm long, 1,785mm wide, and 1,600mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,610mm.
The

On September 24, General Motors Middle East (GM) launched Super Cruise, a hands-free driving technology, in the region through Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac. Super Cruise is central to GM’s plan to bring ADAS systems to the Middle East, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and GM’s goal of “Zero Crashes.”
In Saudi Arabia, GM

On September 24, Honda confirmed it is ceasing production of its Acura ZDX electric crossovers assembled by General Motors at its Spring Hill assembly plant in Tennessee.
"To better align our product portfolio with the needs of our customers and market conditions, as well as our long-term strategic goals, we can conf

On September 24, Lithium Americas said that it was in negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors about financing support for the Thacker Pass project. Canada-based Lithium Americas is renegotiating the terms of the USD 2.26 billion loan it received from the U.S. Department of Energy during the

On September 17, General Motors announced that it has developed OnStar’s Injury Severity Prediction (ISP) analytics tool to prepare first responders with the information they need to save lives, turning crash data from OnStar’s Automatic Crash Response technology into life-saving insight before paramedics arrive.
Whe

General Motors is preparing to launch an all-new generation of Chevrolet Bolt EV in conjunction with the 2027 model year, offering up new exterior and interior designs, upgraded technology larger infotainment screens, and new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry.
The next-generation 2027 Bolt EV will be off

On September 15, Buick held the Chinese debut of the Electra L7, its first luxury intelligent new energy sedan.
The Electra L7 measures 5,032mm long, 1,952mm wide, and 1,500mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm.
The Electra L7 is built on Buick’s new Xiao Yao super integrated automotive architecture. Equipped with the

On September 17 and 18, it was reported that GM is in preliminary talks to renew its longtime joint venture with China’s SAIC Motor Corp. The two companies are exploring various aspects of a possible agreement, including which vehicle models and manufacturing facilities would be included if they reach a deal, accordi

Germany's Vacuumschmelze (VAC), one of the few rare earth magnet producers outside China, aims to expand output at a new U.S. plant with U.S. government support, in contrast to lukewarm backing for similar plans in Europe, its CEO Erik Eschen said on September 15.
VAC CEO Erik Eschen stated that the U.S. is pushing h

On September 15, General Motors announced that its assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri will be temporarily closed from September 29 to October 19.
GM spokesperson Diana Forbes said the company has “temporarily adjusted production schedules at Wentzville Assembly to address supply chain issues and align with overal

Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will supply its CrossContact RX tires as original equipment for General Motors’ electric SUVs, the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, in 20- and 21-inch sizes across multiple countries.
The all-weather touring tire features ContiSeal technology, which can seal punc

On September 15, it was reported that General Motors and Hyundai will manufacture five new models in South America under their alliance, starting with a midsize pickup confirmed for production in São José dos Campos, Brazil, on the same platform as the next Chevrolet S10 in 2028.
GM Brazil will lead development and p

General Motors CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Canada will resume Chevrolet BrightDrop production on November 17 with fewer than 400 hourly workers and no local battery output, according to the union that represents workers at the plant.
Mike Van Boekel, plant chair with Unifor Local 88, said work will run on one s