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Super Bowl Ad Prompts General Motors To Threaten A Lawsuit Against Union

After learning about a Super Bowl ad paid for by Canada’s autoworker union, General Motors threatened to sue in advance of its showing. The ad was critical of the auto manufacturer and aired in Canada during the big game. Called “GM Leaves Canadians Out in the Cold,” the 30-second ad appeared on YouTube, on the […]

By Kristin Danley Greiner | 4y ago

General Motors To Lay Off Over 4,000 Salaried Workers Starting Monday

General Motors is poised to lay off over 4,000 employees starting on Monday, as reported by CNN Business. This comes as part of GM’s ongoing plan to cope with lower earnings across the board. Overall, the company is expected to cut 15 percent of its white collar jobs throughout the United States. GM is also […]

By Lauren Saccone | 4y ago

Laid-Off GM Employee Blames Trump For Company’s ‘Inhumane’ Layoffs

On Monday, General Motors announced its plans to lay off up to 14,000 workers and close five plants in the United States and Canada, with publications such as Time noting that the job cuts were driven by factors such as a greater focus on electrification and market trends favoring trucks and SUVs over cars. While […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

Trump Claims To Be Pressuring GM To Return Jobs To Ohio After Plant Closures

President Donald Trump is claiming to have spoken with the General Motors CEO Mary Barra on the fate of the nearly 15,000 jobs that will be lost due to company restructuring, according to NBC. On his way to appear in campaign rallies for Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, Trump told the press that he […]

By Lindsey Weedston | 4y ago

General Motors Is Cutting 15 Percent Of Salaried Workforce, Discontinuing Car Models

General Motors has announced that it is setting off on a massive restructuring venture that will result in the closure of several factories, and the discontinuation of various car models that it produces, as the company makes a bid to shift its focus toward ride-sharing networks, electric cars, and self-driving vehicles. CNN reports that GM […]

By Tony Rivera | 4y ago

Donald Trump’s New Cadillac Limo Finally Made Its Debut, And It Cost $15.8 Million To Build

Donald Trump is the president of the United States of America and protection is an absolute must for him as it has been for those who have come before him. That includes when he travels in a vehicle from place to place and General Motors understands that. The company took the task of building the […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

New Trump Tariffs Could Force U.S. Job Cuts, GM Says

In comments submitted to the Commerce Department, automobile manufacturer General Motors warned of the potentially disastrous effects President Donald Trump’s newest, impending tariffs could have on the economy, the New York Times reports. Although GM remains committed to the American market, where it operates 47 manufacturing facilities and 25 service part facilities, employing over 100,000 […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 5y ago

Your Amazon Package Has Arrived — In Your Car

Powerhouse company Amazon is dominating the online shopping market and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Earlier today, they unveiled their newest delivery option, in partnership with General Motors and Volvo: customers can now have their packages delivered right to the trunk of their cars. Amazon customers can grant couriers access to their vehicles […]

By Rebecca Axelrad | 5y ago

General Motors To Begin Mass Production Of Cruise AV, Driverless Car With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals

General Motors is mass producing a car without a steering wheels or pedals. The driverless car, called the Cruise AV, has been engineered to transport passengers safely without a human being at the helm, CNET is reporting. It will have a touchscreen, though, but that’s the extent of the driver controls. According to CNET, The […]

By Patricia Grannum | 5y ago

General Motors Plans Anti-Tesla Offensive With Projected Fleet Of EV Cars

General Motors claims to have cracked the code for building cheaper electric vehicles than they currently offer. During the Barclay’s Investment conference, GM CEO Mary Barra said that their innovations in battery technology and other breakthroughs mean that they can build a more affordable electric car than their current Chevrolet Bolt EV, Forbes reports. According […]

By Patricia Grannum | 5y ago

GM Warns Some Chevrolet Bolt Owners Of Faulty Batteries

All-electric car Chevrolet Bolt owners might experience a battery failure that could completely disable their units. General Motors has warned about a hundred Bolt owners about a possible faulty battery that could give them a false range reading and loss of propulsion. According to Reuters, some early models of the Chevrolet Bolt might halt abruptly […]

By Nics Abasta | 6y ago

Cadillac CT5: Upcoming Sedan Will Replace Poor-Selling ATS And CTS As Caddy Focuses On SUV Market

The Cadillac CT5 sedan has not yet been released, but when it finally rolls out, it will mark the start of a “lean and mean” approach to the struggling sedan market for General Motors’ luxury brand. As Car and Driver noted, the once-ubiquitous sedan market has seen better days, as consumers tend to opt for […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

Trump GM Tweet: Latest Donald Trump Twitter Rant Threatens General Motors With ‘Big Border Tax’ For Cars From Mexico [Opinion]

https://rumble.com/embed/vexyc/ With the most recent Trump GM tweet reported by the Associated Press, Donald Trump engaged in yet another trademark Twitter rant. Trump’s assertion in this tweet that he plans to punish General Motors for producing some of its cars in Mexico and exporting them to the United States makes it clear that Trump hasn’t […]

By Daniel Ketchum | 6y ago

Elizabeth Warren Orders Candidates Not To Make The ‘Shockingly Weak’ Mistake Obama Made

In anticipation of the Iowa caucuses, Senator Elizabeth Warren has enlisted the two Democratic front runners to avoid one of the Obama administration’s worst failures, if they do come to win the presidency. Warren has called out Barack Obama for the “shockingly weak” punishments given to corporations and executives and demands better justice in the […]

By Benjamin Simon | 7y ago

GM Getting Into Driverless Cars — Chevrolet Volt Will Be The Company’s First Fully Autonomous Vehicle, Challenging Tech Giants

GM announced that it will be introducing driverless cars before the end of next year. The first model from General Motors to have a completely autonomous steering and navigation system will be the Chevrolet Volt. GM surprised the automotive world by announcing it has nearly perfected the driverless cars. Needless to say, the announcement must […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Will Apple’s New Car Be As Groundbreaking As The iPhone?

Apple is still working on their secretive car. As MacRumors points out, Apple is continuing to recruit people to bring their upcoming automobile to life. “Apple continues to recruit talent to bolster its ‘Project Titan’ team, which is rumored to be researching an electric vehicle. Over the past several weeks, the company has hired multiple […]

By Daryl Deino | 8y ago

Flint, Michigan Residents Pay Steep Bills For What The EPA Says Is Hazardous Waste

In Flint, Michigan, there is poison running from the water faucets. It’s one example of the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Flint, a once thriving major Michigan city, is crumbling in poverty. In 1978, General Motors offered almost 80,000 decently paying jobs in Flint, but as the auto industry moved more jobs out of Michigan, General Motors […]

By Dawn Papple | 8y ago

Kid Rock, Chevy Garner Backlash Over Confederate Flag

Kid Rock and Chevy are the targets of backlash due to use of the Confederate Flag and for expressing Southern pride. During an appearance on the Megyn Kelly show on Fox News, Kid Rock said those who protest the Confederate Flag can “kiss my a*s.” While Chevy, has not made any such comments, protesters are […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

An Air Conditioner For Your Phone? Chevy Thought Of It

Chevy has found a simple solution to overheating phones: air conditioners. Summer is in full swing and temperatures will be getting higher as we go. Air conditioners are a near necessity in some areas. As much as the living need to remain cool, so does our technology. The lithium ion battery in most phones does […]

By Selina Leavitt | 8y ago

Inquiry Exposes Criminal Wrongdoing, GM Failed To Report Killer Defect In Time

The Justice Department has found that General Motors (GM) engaged in “criminal wrongdoing” by failing to timely disclose a deadly defect that killed at least 104 people. The company now faces record-setting fines, but how much it will pay and how much fault it admits to is still being negotiated. In February, 2014, GM started […]

By Justin Streight | 8y ago

General Motors Responsible for 90 Deaths, 163 Injuries Caused By Faulty Ignition Switch

General Motors is now responsible for 90 deaths linked to a faulty ignition switch that can inadvertently shut off the engine and disable power steering and air bags. That number is up from 87 last week. The confirmed number of injuries totals 163. Families will still receive compensation from the manufacturer, even though a federal […]

By Maat van Uitert | 8y ago

RetailMeNot Partners Up With OnStar To Drive Revenue

RetailMeNot has recently struck a deal with OnStar LLC to have its app in General Motors Vehicles. The online coupon dealer is hoping that this decision will help generate revenue for the company. The financial terms of the agreement between RetailMeNot and OnStar haven’t been announced yet. The Austin-based RetailMeNot’s services will now become a […]

By Chanel Adams | 8y ago

Cadillac Cruising On To New York City And Leaving Detroit Behind

The Cadillac luxury brand is getting a trendy new address over 600 miles away from its birthplace after General Motors declared Cadillac to be a “separate business unit.” The Cadillac headquarters in Detroit will be moved to the trendy SoHo area of New York City, according to USA Today. The “strategic alignment” of Cadillac’s new […]

By Lisa Carley | 9y ago

General Motors Recall: Could Your Car Be Affected?

General Motors has not had the greatest track record in 2014. The company has recalled approximately 30 million vehicles since the start of the year, and more are constantly being added to that list. The Impala seems to be at the heart of General Motors’ problems. The 2014 Impala was recalled in February because of […]

By Selina Leavitt | 9y ago

GM Cars Cause At Least 19 Deaths, Possibly Many More

General Motors will be paying compensation to the families of 19 victims of a faulty ignition switch in GM cars. So far, 19 deaths have been confirmed as a result of the GM vehicles, but 125 death claims have been filed in total, meaning the actual number could be much larger. According to Fox 2 […]

By Benjamin Simon | 9y ago

Corvette Sales Screech To A Halt Due To Serious Issues

New Corvette models have a pair of problems which need to be addressed as soon as possible, and General Motors dealers have been told to stop the sales of the vehicles until the situation is under control. According to Newsmax, General Motors admitted on Thursday that it was stopping the sales of 2015 Corvettes from […]

By Lisa Carley | 9y ago

China Factory Explosion Kills 68 Workers

An explosion at a metal products factory in Kunshan, China, has killed at least 68 workers and left nearly 200 more injured with burns over 80 to 90 percent of their bodies. The BBC has reported that the factory, which employs 450 workers, belongs to the Kunshan Zhongrong Metal Products Company, has contracts with large […]

By Echo Fain | 9y ago

GM Recalls 8.4 Million Additional Cars

GM recalls have been announced on Monday on over 8.4 million more vehicles, bringing the total number of General Motors recalled vehicles to nearly 29 million. The latest GM recalls are on 1997 to 2005 Chevrolet Malibu sedans, 1998 to 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue sedans, 1999 to 2004 Oldsmobile Aleros, 1999 to 2005 Pontiac Grand Ams, […]

By Jennifer Davidson | 9y ago

Chevrolet Cruze Sales Halted Over Air Bag Issue

General Motors ordered Chevrolet Cruze sales halted over an air bag issue that has plagued the industry in recent years. The halt on sales applies to 2013 and 2014 versions of the company’s most popular car because of a problem with the air bags made by Japanese supplier Takata. GM announced Wednesday that about 33,000 […]

By Melissa Stusinski | 9y ago

Man Gets His Stolen Corvette Back 33 Years After It Disappeared!

Corvettes are a prized possession for any car lover out there. So, when 38-year-old George Talley’s prized 1979 made Corvette was stolen, he was left heartbroken. The year was 1981 and sometime in the month of July that year, Talley had parked his Corvette on Detroit’s Jefferson Avenue. That was the last time he saw […]

By Rahul Srinivas | 9y ago

GM To Recall Over 500,000 Chevrolet Camaro Models Affected By Ignition Switch Defect

Two days after The Inquisitr had reported about Toyota recalling a staggering 2.3 million vehicles in order to fix an airbag defect, we now have its arch rival General Motors (GM) doing something similar. At the center of the recall fiasco is GM’s popular car, the Chevrolet Camaro. According to Reuters, GM would be recalling […]

By Rahul Srinivas | 9y ago

Woman Blamed In Fiance’s Death Learns GM Ignition Switch At Fault

A Texas woman is suing General Motors after discovering that the deadly crash for which she was blamed was caused by a faulty ignition switch, according to The Daily Mail. Candice Anderson has believed for 10 years that the 2004 crash, which killed her fiance, Mikale Erickson, was her fault. The Saturn Ion in which […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 9y ago

GM Recall Delays Earns General Motors A $35 Million Fine Over 53 Deaths, But Is That Enough?

The GM recall delays have ended with the US government fining General Motors for $35 million. In a related report by The Inquisitr, the GM recall for the faulty ignition switches was known about for at least 10 years, but General Motors did not start recalling the effected cars until February of this year even […]

By Patrick Frye | 9y ago

GM Waited Years To Perform Recall, Again

General Motors took a lot of heat in February when it admitted to waiting about a decade, letting at least 13 deaths pile up, before it finally initiated a recall for a faulty ignition switch on 2.6 million Chevy Cobalts and a few other small vehicles. Then, on Saturday, Associated Press auto writer Tom Krisher, […]

By Dan Harkins | 9y ago

GM Recalls Even More Cars Over New Issue

General Motors Co. (GM) issued a second recall today for Chevy Cobalts, Saturn Ions, and similar brand of vehicles. The problem this time? The ignition-lock cylinder has proven defective, and what with their last ignition problem recently linked to deaths across the nation, GM is attempting to deal with the issue early. Complaints have been […]

By George Nielsen | 9y ago

Ford Recall 435,000 Vehicles Which May Not ‘Escape’ Corrosion

Update – Breaking News 9th April Toyota just announced the recall of 6.5 million cars because airbags may fail, seats could move and steering columns might break. The models involved are the RAV4, Hilux, Yaris and the Urban Cruiser Original story: Ford Motor Company has announced the recall of 435,000 vehicles. The major vehicle in […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

GM Recall: Most Victims Were Young, CEO To Be Grilled By Lawmakers

The latest GM recall keeps growing and now 1.3 million additional vehicles are part of the ignition switch problem that has the motor giant in deep trouble. As the analysis of the deaths caused by the faulty part are revealed, the data shows that most of those killed when the power to their engines was […]

By Patricia Didelot | 9y ago

General Motors Recall Expands: Is Your Car On the List?

General Motors (GM) has expanded the recall of its cars for a possibly defective ignition switch. In the meantime, other vehicle recalls have been announced. As far as the global ignition switch recall, about one million more cars have been added, bringing the total number of cars recalled to well over two million. The recall […]

By Robert Jonathan | 9y ago

Buick Enclave Recall: 1.18 Million SUVs Afflicted With Airbag Defect

General Motors will recall about 1.18 million of its Buick Enclave SUVs, plus several other models, as the auto-making giant tries to react quickly to yet another safety defect. GM is currently facing several investigations for moving slowly on a recall about 1.6 million small cars with a defect that ended up leading to the […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

GM Recall Linked To 303 Deaths, Watchdog Group Claims, Problems Date Back To 2001

A transportation watchdog group says that the GM recall involving over one million vehicles is responsible for at least 303 deaths. The auto maker says the report is not accurate and distorts raw crash information. The Center for Auto Safety — an organization that keeps consumers informed about auto safety issues — claims that the […]

By Patricia Didelot | 9y ago

Get The Details On The General Motors Recall For Stalling Cars — Don’t Delay

Car seat manufacturer Graco isn’t the only company dealing with a travel-related product recall this week; automaker General Motors has issued a recall of nearly 780,000 compact cars over safety concerns. The New York Times reports that GM has recalled the 2007 Pontiac G5 and Chevrolet Cobalts manufactured between 2005 – 2007 for faulty ignition […]

By 'Inquisitr' Editorial Staff | 9y ago

Chevrolet Silverado Named Truck Of The Year 2014

The Chevrolet Silverado, made by General Motors, won the title “Truck of the Year” on Monday at the North American International Auto Show. Just to ensure that General Motors enjoyed a clean sweep, their Corvette Stingray picked up the “Car of the Year” award for 2014. The incoming CEO of the company, Mary Barra, spoke […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

General Motors To Invest $1.3 Billion In US Plants

General Motors has committed to investing close to $1.3 billion in United States manufacturing plants. The investment will include five facilities, which are located in Detroit, Flint, and Romulus, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, and Bedford, Indiana. The plan is expected to create jobs in some of the most distressed cities in the Midwest. Following years of […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 9y ago

Mary Barra Appointed By General Motors As First Female CEO

On Tuesday, General Motors (GM) announced that it had named long-time executive Mary Barra to replace current CEO Dan AKERSON, making her the first woman chief executive in a car industry dominated by men. Mary Barra, who currently is the executive vice president of global product development and global purchasing for GM, will take over […]

By Patricia Didelot | 9y ago

GM To Expand Mexico Operations By Almost $700 Million

General Motors announced new plans to ramp up massive investments in their operations in Mexico. This includes expansion of current factories and the construction of new ones. The investment would total $691 billion as GM seeks to modernize their production plants, reports Reuters. This was the first announcement of the expansion of its Toluca plant, […]

By Llowell Williams | 10y ago

GM Recalls 200,000 SUVs Due To Fire Hazard

GM has recalled over 200,000 SUVs due to a fire hazard. The newest recall is in addition to the 249,000 sport utility vehicles recalled last August. Both recalls involve fire hazards within the electrical systems. The recalls are due to a wiring flaw in the driver’s side door. Corrosion may expose the circuit board to […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 10y ago

The Wind Power Of Tomorrow Will Use Bigger Blades And Smarter Turbines

Wind power in 2012 was responsible for adding more new electricity production to the US than any other single source. This in itself is promising news but begs the question what will the wind power of tomorrow look like? Even though wind turbines produce 60 gigawatts of energy and power more than 15 million homes, […]

By Ross Brooks | 10y ago

General Motors Recalls 69,000 Cars For Bad Shifter

General Motors is recalling over 69,000 vehicles over a bad shifter that could cause the cars to roll away after being parked. The problem affects the cars’ steering columns, according to a report by the automaker on Friday. The Huffington Post reports that the recall affects some 2013 models of the Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, […]

By Melissa Stusinski | 10y ago

GM Pickup Recall: Trucks May Lack Hood Latch

GM is recalling certain pickups due to a safety concern involving the trucks’ hood latches. Fox News reports that the recall comes as a result of a finding by The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The concern centers on the lack of secondary hood latches in some of the vehicles. If the main latch […]

By Theresa Hurst | 10y ago

General Motors To Integrate Apple’s Siri Into New Models

General Motors will be the first auto maker to get into bed with tech giant Apple, announcing plans to integrate Apple’s Siri personal assistant into its vehicles including functionality for the software in its new Chevrolet Spark (1LT, 2LT) and Sonic LTZ and RS models, available early next year. General Motors had announced earlier this […]

By H. Scott English | 10y ago

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