Chevrolet presents new revised 2027 Bolt EV ahead of 2026 launch On October 9, GM presented the new refreshed and revised 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, which will begin shipping to U.S. customers in early 2026 as a limited run model. The vehicle measures 4,307 mm in length, 1,770 mm in width, 1,622 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,675 mm. While the 2027 Bolt has a familiar shape, underneath it has the latest GM EV technology, featuring the GM-des...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

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-powered Equinox. Those employees were placed on temporary layoff as of September 4. GM ended production of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan at its Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant in 2024, and stopped building the Cadillac XT4 small SUV this year, but plans to start...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

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

GM sees record EV sales in U.S. in August ahead of changing market On September 2, General Motors announced it had record EV sales for the month of August. Coming one month before the end of EV tax credits (on September 30), GM had sales of more than 21,000 EVs combined from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC. Recognizing it to be short-lived, GM still expects the buying surge to pay long-term dividends due to manufacturer loyalty and EV customers’ c...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

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

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

GM’s EV strategy boosted by new Ancker-Johnson Battery Cell Development Center On July 14, General Motors President Mark Reuss talked about his company’s strategy in building a North American supply chain to power its lineup of EVs.    •    With the Ultium Cells plants in Spring Hill, Tennessee and Warren, Ohio, GM has the largest OEM battery cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S. Building on a USD 2.3 billion commitment, Ultium Cells ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

assemble more than two million vehicles per year in the U.S. in plants including: Orion Assembly will begin production of ICE-powered full-size SUVs and light duty pickup trucks in early 2027 to meet strong demand. As a result, GM’s Factory ZERO will be the dedicated assembly location for the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and GMC Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Orion was originally slated to produce EV trucks after re...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

GM working on U.S. production of LFP batteries with LGES, Samsung SDI General Motors' requests to LG Energy Solution (LGES) 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 t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

GM’s EV-only plan for Orion Assembly Plant could change On April 29, a report said that General Motors is reevaluating the vehicle segment and powertrain types slated for production at its Orion Assembly Plant and may not exclusively produce fully electric vehicles after its retooling, citing two people familiar with the matter, as GM adjusts production to address consumer demand. GM planned to relaunch the Orion plant after a USD 4 billion ret...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

GM posts U.S. sales increase of 16.7% in Q1 2025 On April 1, GM announced that its U.S. sales increased 16.7% yoy to 693,363 units in the first quarter, with double-digit increases across all four of the company’s brands. 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 Equino...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

d agreed to pay USD 500,000 and engage in a three-year plan to aid in the government investigation in lieu of receiving criminal prosecution. Cruise must also implement a safety compliance program and submit annual compliance reports to the U.S. attorney’s office under the agreement. Cruise was previously ordered to pay a USD 1.5 million fine by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which also found the company intent...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

GM to discontinue Cadillac XT4 at Fairfax Assembly in January 2025 On November 7, General Motors announced its decision to permanently discontinue the Cadillac XT4 compact crossover in January 2025 when it idles its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas to retool for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV. GM is investing USD 391 million in the plant to prepare for Bolt, which will move to GM’s Ultium platform. GM originally planned to pause XT4 prod...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/08

idiary of Sun Wah Group, on October 11, celebrated the grand opening of its advanced manufacturing facility in Senai Airport City, Johor, Malaysia. Designed to produce over 500 commercial vehicles annually, this facility is expected to create over 150 jobs, driving both local and regional economic development. The company has already secured significant contracts from regional and neighboring governments. Sun Bus Tech is a pioneer in making tradi...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

GM to build a new battery center, drop Ultium name, make EVs profitable On General Motors Investor Day on October 8, the company announced it will start building a battery cell development center at its Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. While it did not provide a ground-breaking date, it said the center will be a new building with a target of early 2027 to start building battery cells. GM also said that it is dropping the name “Ultiu...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

GM to temporarily lay off workers at Fairfax plant General Motors announced that it would temporarily lay off employees at its Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas, as the plant ends production of the Chevrolet Malibu. GM will lay off 680 employees at the plant on November 18. The temporary layoffs will facilitate the installation of new tooling and equipment to enable production of the new Chevrolet Bolt EV at the Plant. The employees a...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/21

Jaguar again recalls I-Pace electric SUVs in U.S. with LG Energy Solution batteries On August 28, Jaguar announced it is recalling 2,760 I-Pace SUVs in the U.S. from the 2019 model year due to the risk of battery fires, and is telling owners to park them outdoors and away from structures while it works to develop a final remedy. As an interim fix, dealers will update the battery energy control computer to limit battery charging to 80% of capacity...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/31

GM reports Q2 adjusted EBIT up 37.2%, suspends Cruise Origin production On July 23, General Motors reported a 37.2% gain in its EBIT-adjusted income, to USD 4.4 billion for Q2, as total revenue rose 7.2% to USD 48.0 billion, and net income rose 14.3% to USD 2.9 billion from the same period in 2023. GM CFO Paul Jacobson said that GM recorded a USD 600 million charge for indefinitely stopping production of the self-driving Cruise Origin, assembled ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/25