Hannah Lutz Finance & Insurance Editor, Mobility reporter Hannah Lutz oversees finance and insurance coverage for Automotive News and reports on the retail beat. [email protected] 313-446-1601 See All Staff Page Recent Stories LG Energy Solution rushes to build N.A. plants for expanded battery production LG Energy Solution's North America chief says the battery maker is in expansion mode, targeting more than 300 gigawatt-hours of production capacity with US$17 billion in investments by 2025. Flo to launch redesigned fast chargers The new charger, Flo Ultra, was designed for safety and accessibility with two charging ports per unit. It will be available in 2024. Chevy launches special off-road edition, improved diesel engine on 2023 Silverado Chevy will offer the Silverado ZR2 Bison and a diesel engine with 10 per cent more horsepower for 2023. Redesigned GMC Canyon flexes ‘off-road muscle' GMC will offer four trims, plus a limited edition model, of the 2023 Canyon, which goes on sale early next year. GM to double Super Cruise map in North America, add two-way highways GM plans to double its hands-free driving network to cover 643,000 kilometres in Canada and the United States starting later this year. 2023 Chevy Colorado adds horsepower, off-road prowess with redesign General Motors will begin building the retooled midsize pickup in the first half of next year at its assembly plant in Wentzville, Mo. GM net income drops 40% in Q2 to US$1.7B The automaker said it expects stronger results in the second half of 2022 to meet its existing guidance of US$13 billion to US$15 billion in adjusted earnings. Buick to start all-electric journey in 2024 The brand, which updated its logo this year to signal the transition of its lineup, does not plan to launch any new internal-combustion vehicles after 2024. Cadillac nears the end for gas powered models The brand that will spearhead GM's electrification plan likely will have at least eight EVs on sale in North America by the end of 2026. Cadillac looks back, forward with Celestiq flagship EV The production car — billed by Cadillac as the "standard of the world" — will be custom commissioned, meaning many features and materials, such as knobs, colour trim, seating and even headliners, will be available from a menu. 2024 Chevy Blazer EV to arrive next summer priced from $56,598 Depending on the trim level, the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV features a GM-estimated range of up to 515 kilometres on a full charge. GM launches feature to simplify public charging The plug-and-charge service allows drivers to automatically charge their vehicles, rather than rely on a mobile app to set up and pay for charging. GM's Hummer plant to idle for expanded EV production prep Factory Zero will be down from June 27 through July 22 to install tooling, machinery and equipment for additional electric truck production. BrightDrop out to show what EVs can do, and make money, too GM's BrightDrop electric delivery van unit is a key piece of the automaker's electrification strategy and of the automaker's goal to double its annual revenue by 2030. GM drops 4-year degree requirement for many jobs, will focus on skills The strategy is part of GM's mission to become the most inclusive company in the world. GM's new diversity, equity and inclusion team is leading the effort. Load More
Hannah Lutz Finance & Insurance Editor, Mobility reporter Hannah Lutz oversees finance and insurance coverage for Automotive News and reports on the retail beat. [email protected] 313-446-1601 See All Staff Page