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Technology/Autonomous VehiclesGM Promises Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving in 2028
While rival Stellantis recently abandoned its Level 3 autonomous driving program, General Motors took advantage of the GM Forward media event in New York on Wednesday to make major announcements in this field as well as those of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. For starters, CEO Mary Barra promised the …
On this day in history: December 4
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NewsCadillac Seals the Fate of CT4, CT5, But There’s a Twist
The fate of Cadillac ’s two gas-powered sedans has been decided. The subcompact CT4 and compact CT5 may still be alive for the 2026 model year, but only one will see a new generation. Rumours have been circulating since last March that GM's luxury brand would soon discontinue both cars, …
NewsJ.D. Power’s 2025 Tech Experience Study Ruled by Korean Automakers
Korean car companies once again lead J.D. Power’s U.S. Tech Experience Index, which this year is based on responses from more than 76,000 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study combines the level of adoption of new technologies for each brand …
NewsCadillac Unveils Elevated Velocity Off-Road Performance Concept
Following the Sollei and Opulent Velocity, Cadillac today unveiled a new concept based on the performance of the V Series: the Elevated Velocity. Unlike the other two concepts mentioned above, this is a performance crossover capable of tackling both dunes and tarmac. It is a stylistic exercise aimed at exploring …
NewsNext-Gen Cadillac XT5 Will Arrive in 2027
The withdrawal of gasoline models in recent months has certainly come as a shock to some, especially popular (and profitable) crossovers like the Cadillac XT4 , XT5, and XT6 , when the shift to electric vehicles isn’t going as well as projected? Fortunately, according to an article by the Detroit …
NewsGM, Volvo to Ramp Up High-Volume, Gas-Powered Vehicle Production in U.S.
Fizzling demand for electric vehicles combined with the issue of tariffs continues to force automakers to revise their plans. General Motors and Volvo are now providing further examples. The former will use its Orion, Michigan assembly plant to build Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups as well as …
Electric2026 Cadillac Optiq Gets Way More Power, NACS Port, New RWD Variant
The addition of a high-performance and more athletic Optiq-V is far from the only change to Cadillac ’s small electric crossover for 2026, its second year on the market. First, the company is further expanding the lineup with a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive variant that generates 315 horsepower—15 hp more than the …
NewsGM Makes Major Plant Announcements Including Next-Gen Products
As it prepares to cut production in Oshawa, Ontario from three shifts to two starting this fall, General Motors on Wednesday announced plans to invest about $4 billion USD (close to $5.5 billion CAD) over the next two years to increase U.S. production of both gas and electric vehicles. The …
NewsGM’s Next-Gen V8 Engines Benefit From Another Huge Investment
While pushing electrification, General Motors is also working on a new generation of V8 engines—the sixth—mainly for full-size pickups and SUVs. After announcing an investment of $854 million USD in January 2023, the automaker is now committing another $888 million to boost production. All that money will go to the …
ElectricGM’s Battery Breakthrough Promises to Make Electric Trucks Cheaper
General Motors ’ electric trucks and full-size SUVs rank among the longest-range EVs in the entire industry, but they also carry hefty price tags. Things will be somewhat different with the next generation, mind you. Together with LG Energy Solution, GM wants to become the first automaker to commercialize lithium …
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