Nick Bunkley News Editor Nick Bunkley is News Editor for Automotive News. [email protected] 313-446-0360 See All Staff Page Recent Stories GM to discontinue Chevy Bolt EV in late 2023 GM is spending US$4 billion to overhaul the Bolt plant for production of electric Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups starting next year. GM Ultra Cruise hands-free driving system is positioned as opposite of Tesla's approach The system, which debuts in 2024 on the Cadillac Celestiq, can handle 95 per cent of scenarios but will ask the driver to take over for complicated maneuvres. Chevy electrifies Corvette with $128,798 E-Ray awd hybrid Chevy says the car, arriving later this year, will be the quickest Corvette yet with a 0-to-60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds. De Nysschen retires from VW after 30 years in auto industry Johan de Nysschen, who previously worked for Audi, Infiniti and Cadillac, framed his departure from VW as a retirement from the auto industry and a chance to "truly relax." 2024 GMC Sierra HD updated with new luxury trims GM's truck brand aims to solidify its position as the top seller of pickups priced at $75,000 and up. GM Canada devising back-to-office plan for salaried workers General Motors Canada says it’s working toward a solution to get more salaried employees back in the office as COVID-19 restrictions continue to fade away in most jurisdictions. Chevy Silverado HD gets new interior, more diesel power The 2024 model, scheduled to go on sale in the first half of next year, will offer an off-road ZR2 trim for the first time. GM net income drops 40% in Q3 from chip shortage GM still expects full-year adjusted earnings to come in at "the high end of our guidance," CEO Mary Barra said. GM to build out EV charging network with dealers' help in Canada, U.S. GM plans to distribute up to 10 chargers to each of its dealerships in the U.S. and Canada starting early next year. Grand Cherokee adds interior space, plug-in variant with 40-km range The Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is scheduled to reach North American dealerships in early 2022, following the arrival this fall of the redesigned two-row SUV. GM ups EV spending again, projects stronger Q2 results The automaker said it now expects to spend US$35 billion on electric and autonomous vehicles through 2025 and that it would be up to US$4 billion more profitable in the second quarter than previously projected. GM to unveil Hummer EV on Oct. 20 GMC will begin taking reservations for the high-performance pickup after the reveal, which was rescheduled from May. Bigland plans to refile lawsuit against FCA in December The suit, filed in June, was dismissed Oct. 29 at Reid Bigland's request, according to court records. The FCA sales chief and head of FCA Canada intends to file an amended suit against his U.S. employer in December. GM Canada output down 33% while company becomes top producer in Mexico In 2018, Mexico accounted for more than a quarter of General Motors' North American production for the first time. That proportion will rise further if the company goes through with ending production at five plants in the U.S. and Canada this year. FCA paints grim picture of Marchionne's health Comments by the company and its chairman suggest that the 66-year-old has become gravely ill weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery. Load More
Nick Bunkley News Editor Nick Bunkley is News Editor for Automotive News. [email protected] 313-446-0360 See All Staff Page