#General Motors

GM’s Buick Electra Hits 150,000-Unit Production Milestone in China

The 150,000th vehicle was a 2026 Buick Electra E7 plug-in hybrid, which also reached 30,000 units produced as the Electra portfolio continues expanding across several vehicle types and powertrains.

GM CEO Mary Barra Earned $48.2 Million in 2025, Ranking Third Among Auto CEOs

Barra’s realized compensation increased 61.7% from the $29.8 million reported for 2024, with stock options and equity awards accounting for much of the increase.

Cadillac Launches Lyriq and Vistiq in Brazil Ahead of November Debut

Both models are now available to order through Cadillac’s Brazilian website and will launch in early November, with initial deliveries expected before the 2026 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Cadillac Beats Every Ranked Luxury Brand in J.D. Power Tech Study

The result puts Cadillac ahead of Genesis, BMW, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz in the luxury category, although Tesla and Rivian both posted substantially higher scores while remaining ineligible for the official rankings.

2027 GMC Sierra EV Gets New Performance Brake Kit

The dealer-installed package will include six-piston front calipers, larger rotors and upgraded brake pads, giving buyers another way to enhance the truck’s stopping capability.

2027 GMC Sierra EV Adds New Camera Features and Tesla NACS Charging Port

The electric pickup also gains a factory-installed North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, giving owners direct access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and other compatible charging stations.

GM Recalls Silverado EV and Sierra EV Models Over Battery Fire Risk

The campaign also includes select 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ and Escalade IQL models that use the same battery design.

Cadillac Recalls 2026 Escalade IQ Models Over High-Voltage Battery Defect

The recall also includes select 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV models equipped with the same battery design, though only a handful of Escalade IQ vehicles are affected.

Report Says U.S. Clean Energy Policy Rollbacks Could Cost More Than 111,000 Jobs

According to the analysis, canceled or delayed projects could affect more than 111,000 jobs while putting billions of dollars in planned investment at risk.

BYD Produces Its 19 Millionth NEV as Fang Cheng Bao Opens Tai 9 Reservations

BYD has produced its 19 millionth new energy vehicle, and the milestone car is a Fang Cheng Bao Tai 9 plug-in hybrid SUV. The company announced the figure on Monday, 124 days after it marked its 17 millionth NEV on July 8, and Fang Cheng Bao opened reservations for the Tai 9 the same day.

GM Executive Says Removing Radar ‘Ignores Physics’ as Escalade IQ Readies Multi-Sensor Super Cruise

General Motors plans to launch an upgraded version of Super Cruise in the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV, using radar, lidar and cameras rather than relying on cameras alone. Sterling Anderson, GM’s chief product officer and a former leader of Tesla’s Autopilot program, argues that multiple sensor types provide capabilities cameras cannot match, pushing back against Tesla’s approach to autonomous driving.

GM Requires Second Battery Replacement for Some Chevy EVs and BrightDrop Vans

General Motors is requiring a second high-voltage battery replacement for a small number of Chevrolet electric vehicles and BrightDrop commercial vans after replacement battery packs were found to contain modules that should not have been reused. A new Customer Satisfaction Program, issued on October 26, covers 66 vehicles across the United States, including select Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV and BrightDrop models.

GM to Launch OnStar AI Assistant in 2027 Cadillac Lyriq

General Motors will debut its new OnStar AI Assistant in the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, turning the brand’s telematics platform into a proactive in-cabin digital concierge. Designed to replace the earlier Google-backed Gemini voice setup, the cloud-connected platform links live vehicle telemetry with the OnStar mobile app and GM Fleet.

Chevy BrightDrop Inventory Falls to 209 Units After Q3 Sales Jump to 1,344

Remaining U.S. dealer stock of the discontinued Chevrolet BrightDrop electric commercial van has shrunk to just 209 unsold vehicles nationwide. The rapid drawdown comes after third-quarter U.S. deliveries nearly tripled to 1,344 vans, up from 460 in the second quarter.

Mary Barra Still Sees EVs as GM’s Destination Despite Slower US Adoption

In a recent interview with Fortune, Barra described EVs as the industry’s “end game” while pointing to regulations, charging infrastructure and consumer practicality as factors affecting how quickly drivers make the switch.

Chevy Joy Name Could Return on Chevrolet’s Next Entry-Level EV

General Motors is considering the Wuling Bingo Pro as the basis for the affordable EV, and Chevrolet’s international marketing team is evaluating the Joy name as a potential option for the production model.

Cadillac Vistiq Will Headline Brand’s EV Launch in Brazil

The launch is expected in early November ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Vistiq joining the smaller Optiq and Lyriq as Cadillac’s initial electric offerings in the market.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Adopts Tesla’s NACS Charging Port

The update is part of a broader transition across General Motors’ electric vehicle lineup and arrives alongside several styling and feature enhancements for the new model year.

Honda to End Prologue EV Production as Automaker Shifts Focus to Hybrids

Production of Honda’s only battery-electric model sold in the U.S. is scheduled to end in December, marking another major shift in the company’s broader turnaround strategy following its first annual loss as a public company.

Lucid CEO Rejects Bankruptcy, Take-Private Rumors Ahead Of Earnings

In a statement, Napoli said the reports are false and emphasized that Lucid has sufficient liquidity to continue funding its operations well into next year.