Chevrolet’s 2027 Bolt EV to launch in two trim levels 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 offered in two trim levels, LT and RS, similar to trim levels offered in the Ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

GM to cut Cadillac EV production in Spring Hill, halve planned Chevrolet Bolt output On September 4, GM told employees that the company will stop production of two electric Cadillac crossovers at its assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, during the month of December. GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly said the plant will reopen in 2026 with one shift until May 2026, when the second shift is expected to be added back. The company will additionally sh...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

veral months for the market to normalize, with overproduction to end as well as what it terms “irrational discounts” in the marketplace. While GM envisions a smaller EV market for a while, it plans to continue to grow its EV market share as it looks forward to the coming return of the Chevrolet Bolt. GM noted that the expanding public fast charging network will help drive long-term adoption. By the end of 2025 its customers will have access t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Jamna Auto, India updates about manufacturing presence and product portfolio In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Jamna Auto Industries announced its plans to strengthen its manufacturing footprint and product offerings in FY 2025-26. Its two new facilities i.e. a Leaf Spring plant at Adityapur (Jharkhand) and a U Bolt plant in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), are scheduled to become operational by the Q2 (ending September) of the fiscal year. Additiona...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

GM offers more adapters amid switch to NACS On August 28, GM announced that as its EVs begin transitioning to the NACS standard starting with the 2026 Cadillac Optiq and Optiq-V and continuing with the coming 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, GM’s suite of adapters will provide a convenient, flexible way to connect current GM EVs to a charging station, whether at home or on the road. No matter which vehicle customers drive, GM EV owners will have access to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

re replaced, and welding and paint preparation lines were modernized. Preparations for a new 1.8-liter NIVA engine also began in the engine assembly shop. For the preparation of LADA Azimut production, preparatory work was carried out on the assembly line for features like a panoramic roof and five-bolt wheels. In welding shops, 23 new robots were installed, and engine production was modernized. In addition, a set of works related to the preparat...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Ford issues recall for rear axle hub bolt defect on 2023–2025 F-150 models Ford Motor Company has announced a recall affecting 103,174 Ford F-150 trucks from model years 2023 through 2025, produced between January 2, 2023, and May 21, 2025. The affected vehicles, equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy-duty ¾ float axle, may experience a defect where the rear axle hub bolt can break due to fatigue. This failure can...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

GM reportedly plans to import EV batteries from CATL According to sources familiar with the matter, General Motors plans to import electric vehicle batteries from China-based battery supplier CATL to support production of its upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Wall Street Journal initially reported that GM will source lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from CATL over a two-year period as a temporary solution while it ramps up its domestic batter...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09

Chevrolet teases images of new Bolt EV On July 29, Chevrolet took to social media to tease its upcoming revival of the Bolt EV. In an Instagram post with images, the company wrote: “Chevy Bolt is back and better than ever. More this fall.” Camouflaged images of test prototypes of the new Bolt have been seen within the last month, with the size similar to the EUV version from before. GM CEO Mary Barra had hinted in the past that the new Bolt ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

s to be the first company to produce LMR prismatic battery cells at commercial scale.  GM’s expertise in these three battery chemistries will enable GM to scale production of lower-cost LMR and LFP cell technologies to produce both full-size electric pickups and affordable EVs like the Chevrolet Bolt. In June, the final steel beam was placed at the new Ancker-Johnson Battery Cell Development Center, next door to the Wallace Battery Cell Innova...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

GM repurposes Cruise robotaxi fleet to further develop autonomous tech On July 7, General Motors confirmed that it would accelerate development of GM's hands-free, eyes-off advanced driver assist system by “testing a limited number of Cruise Bolt vehicles on select highways in Michigan, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area” . The cars operate with safety drivers, which are trained personnel who can take over control of the vehicle if needed....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

ho prefer an AMT (automated manual transmission) over an automatic option, the TX-12 PRO is the solution,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing. For those applications requiring a PTO, The TX-12 PRO is available with dual openings – a bottom mount 8-bolt and 4-bolt rear mount for a combined 95 hp capacity. (Kenworth release on June 30, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Orion was originally slated to produce EV trucks after retooling. Fairfax Assembly will support production of the ICE-powered Chevrolet Equinox beginning in mid-2027. Fairfax remains on track to begin building the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV by the end of 2025. Fairfax is expected to receive new future investments for GM’s next-gen affordable EVs. Spring Hill Manufacturing will a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

ES) and Samsung SDI are leading the two companies to install lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery production lines at their respective joint venture plants with the U.S. OEM, according to reports in South Korea citing people familiar with the matter. GM previously announced that the next-generation Bolt EV and a future trim of the Silverado EV will get LFP packs, with GM expecting to save as much as USD 6,000 on the electric pickup compared to cu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

FANUC, Inbolt pioneer robots that think, act at assembly line speeds On May 6, Inbolt and FANUC announced they are launching a manufacturing breakthrough enabling FANUC robots to perform production tasks on continuously moving parts at line speeds, one of the most complex challenges in workflow automation. With Inbolt’s AI-powered 3D vision, manufacturers can now automate screw insertion, bolt rundown, glue application and other high-precision ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Hummer EV pickup and SUV at Factory ZERO plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, which is running at less than full capacity as the market for full-size electric pickups is less than what was planned for.  Orion Assembly closed in January 2024 after cutting 945 jobs and ceasing production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, the next generation of which will be produced in Kansas.  GM is still responsible for creating 1,840 jobs and investing USD 4 b...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

LISI Automotive presents injection bolt for e-mobility and automotive industries LISI Group (LISI Automotive) presented the injection bolt for various industries including e-mobility, and automotive. The overmolding screw is designed to be directly integrated into plastic components via injection molding. Its special head geometry withstands mechanical stresses such as rotation and pull-out, while optimizing integration into molded parts. Applica...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/25

ds. For the quarter, GM led the U.S. automotive industry in total, retail, and fleet sales. Chevrolet sales were up 13.7% to 443,564 units, with the best first quarter since 2019. Chevrolet EV sales, including those of the Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV, BrightDrop 400/600 vans, and remaining Bolt EVs, totaled 19,186 units in Q1 2025, or 4.3% of total Chevrolet brand sales. Cadillac sales were up 17.8% to 41,757 units. Now having three elec...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

37 thousand to INR 350 thousand. The model is built on the RE’s 650cc parallel-twin platform and features Showa suspension (front/rear) and a digital LCD. Its key design elements include shorter fenders, forward-leaning proportions adapted to the twin-cylinder engine, and dual seats with a single-bolt removable pillion seat/rack.The motorcycle retains the Classic series' mainframe geometry and signature teardrop fuel tank. RE has opened the boo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

t is recalling 240,510 vehicles in the U.S. over potential seat belt issues, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Aviator vehicles. Affected vehicles may have an improperly secured seatbelt buckle anchor bolt at one or more seating positions. Vehicles may also have an improperly secured seatbelt retractor anchor bolt and/or seatbelt anchor bolt at the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25