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

GM delays Orion electric truck production to mid-2026 On July 23, GM CEO Mary Barra told investors during the company's second-quarter earnings that GM is again delaying the launch of electric truck production at its Orion Assembly plant, this time by six months to mid-2026. Orion Assembly, which previously built the Chevrolet Bolt EV, was originally scheduled to begin Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV production there in late 2024. In Oct...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/25

GM, LG set up USD 150 million fund for Chevrolet Bolt EV owners with faulty batteries General Motors and South Korea's LG Energy Solution reached a settlement to establish a USD 150 million fund to provide relief to Chevrolet Bolt EV owners affected by defective batteries, according to documents filed in a U.S. court in Michigan’s eastern district. GM first launched Chevrolet Bolt EV in 2015, using batteries made by LG entities, and started rec...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/18

Chevrolet Malibu production to end in November to prep Fairfax for Bolt On May 8, General Motors confirmed that it will halt production of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan this fall at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas to prep for production of the new Chevrolet Bolt EV. Production of the Cadillac XT4 small SUV will continue until the plant is shut down in 2025 to retool for production of the Bolt.  "To facilitate the installation of tooling and ot...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/09

Chevrolet Blazer EV, Cadillac Lyriq become eligible for U.S. EV tax credit On January 30, GM CEO Mary Barra announced that buyers of newly produced Chevrolet Blazer EVs and Cadillac Lyriq crossovers that are powered by North American batteries will now be able to take advantage of the full USD 7,500 in U.S. tax credits. The Clean Vehicle Credit from the U.S. Treasury, which became active on January 1, 2024, will send the USD 7,500 reimbursement w...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/03

Hertz to sell 20,000 EVs in shift back to gas-powered cars in U.S. On January 11, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. confirmed plans to sell a third of its U.S. electric vehicle fleet and reinvest in gas-powered cars due to weak demand and high repair costs for its battery-powered options. The sales of 20,000 EVs began in December and will continue over the course of 2024, Hertz said in a regulatory filing. Hertz plans to use some of the money raised by ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

GM imports first EV in Argentina General Motors has imported a unit of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV to Argentina to start the company’s electrification strategy in the country. This vehicle will be used to provide training to the Argentine team of technicians, engineers, and specialized mechanics.  Even though the Bolt EUV is not expected to be commercially launched in the local market, its arrival is the prelude to the expected launch of other zero...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/03

U.S. cuts list of USD 7,500 U.S. tax credit eligible vehicles to 14 EVs, 5 PHEVs The number of EV and PHEV models eligible for a USD 7,500 consumer tax credit fell sharply as new rules from the Biden administration began on January 1. The new rules exclude vehicles that use battery components made by Chinese manufacturers from the tax credit. Eligible vehicles are those put into service from January 1-December 31, 2024, and include: 2022-2023 Che...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/03

Revamp Moto, India partners with Bolt.Earth for EV enhancements On December 14, Revamp Moto announced its partnership with Bolt. Earth to integrate its operating stack into its existing vehicles. This integration will allow Revamp Moto to introduce a suite of smart vehicle capabilities including enhanced vehicle and fleet management systems, smart instrument clusters, SLED clusters, and an advanced companion app for its current and potential cust...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/18

GM says next-generation Bolt will be offered solely in EUV variant During the week of December 4, GM confirmed that the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt will only be offered in the EUV variant; the hatchback will be discontinued. The new Bolt EUV will ride on GM’s Ultium platform, and will compete with the similarly-sized Chevrolet Equinox EV. Both the new Bolt and the Equinox EV have the same amount of cargo space, although the Equinox has a sli...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/11