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2026
36-state coalition settles with General Motors over driver data sales
General Motors reached a settlement with a 36-state coalition resolving allegations that it illegally sold consumers’ private driver behavior and location data to third parties. Alaska will receive $2.5 million as part of the settlement.
2026
GM reaches $220 million settlement over customer data
General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold customers’ private data, which was used by insurance companies to set rates. The settlement involved Michigan and 35 other states.
2026
General Motors refreshes its visual identity
General Motors refreshed its brand identity, including a new logo with a gradient of blue tones, rounded edges and lowercase lettering.
2026
GM announces planned launch of a new GM.com site
General Motors announced plans to launch a new GM.com site on January 11, 2021, to share information and stories about its work across electrification, safety, citizenship and autonomous driving.
2026
GM announces transfer of its stock listing to Nasdaq
General Motors announced plans to transfer its common-stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, with trading expected to begin on Nov. 17. The company expects to keep its “GM” ticker symbol.
2026
General Motors announces investment in Lansing-area facilities
General Motors said it plans to invest more than $2 billion over the next several years in the broader Lansing region, including $1.25 billion to prepare the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant for future vehicle production.
2026
GM announces planned OnStar in-vehicle AI assistant
General Motors announced that its proprietary OnStar in-vehicle AI assistant is expected to launch in the coming months on the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq through an over-the-air update, before expanding to other models. The assistant will be available through a subscription.
2026
OnStar announces a new mobile app
General Motors announced that it will launch a new OnStar mobile app in 2027 to complement and sync with its in-car software.
2026
Montana attorney general sues General Motors and OnStar
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen sued General Motors and OnStar, alleging they deceptively enrolled customers and sold their driving data to data brokers without consent. The source does not report a determination of the allegations.
2026
General Motors raises free cash flow expectations and narrows 2026 guidance
General Motors raised its free cash flow expectations and narrowed its full-year 2026 guidance.
2026
GM CEO says 'eyes-off, hands-off' driving technology remains on track for 2028 debut in Cadillac Escalade IQ
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said on Monday, October 12, 2026 that the automaker remains on track to introduce its 'eyes-off, hands-off' driving technology by 2028, debuting in the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ before expanding to other models. She said she recently tested the technology and was impressed by how much it had improved since an earlier ride in March. The personal-autonomy program follows GM's December 2024 exit from its Cruise robotaxi business.
2026
GM unveils new V-8 engine lineup for 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500
General Motors on Thursday released details of the engine lineup for its upcoming 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 full-size pickup trucks, including two new V-8 engines, a carryover inline-six-cylinder diesel engine and an enhanced four-cylinder turbocharged option.
2026
IBM completes acquisition of HRL Laboratories
IBM announced on August 26, 2026 that it completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC, a research and development institution with expertise in quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing, and materials science. Financial terms were not disclosed. Boeing and General Motors, HRL's former owners, will continue to partner with IBM and HRL on quantum applications and advanced technology development.
2026
General Motors recalls Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 over tire pressure label error
General Motors is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles equipped with the enhanced towing option and 20-inch accessory tire/wheel package because the tire information label may state the incorrect rear tire pressure, resulting in underinflated tires and preventing the TPMS from displaying a low tire pressure warning. The recall potentially affects eight vehicles; dealers will inspect, update the ECM software, apply a tire label overlay, inflate tires to the correct pressure, and perform a TPMS re-learn process as necessary.
2026
Samsung SDI and General Motors end joint venture cooperation
Samsung SDI and General Motors agreed to no longer cooperate through their joint venture company and to explore other cooperation models, after slower-than-expected electric vehicle demand and the expiration of US EV tax incentives led GM to scale back EV production.
2026
Samsung SDI terminates GM Indiana battery joint venture and buys GM's 49.99% stake
Samsung SDI announced on August 11 that it will terminate its Indiana joint venture with General Motors due to lower-than-expected EV demand and will acquire GM's 49.99% stake in the venture, making it a wholly owned subsidiary named SDI-GM Synergy Cells Holdings. The two companies have signed an agreement to jointly develop next-generation prismatic batteries and will seek other cooperation models outside the joint venture.
2025
General Motors Flint Assembly production on hold for extended January downtime
General Motors' Flint Assembly plant is on extended downtime in January, with workers remaining on temporary layoff and production on hold, according to the company. The plant is scheduled to resume normal operations on Jan. 26.
2022
General Motors recalls more than 680,000 SUVs over windshield-wiper defect
General Motors recalled 681,509 2014–2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain SUVs because windshield wipers could fail when ball joints corrode or wear away. Dealers will repair or replace the wipers at no cost.
2022
GM announces a two-week shutdown at its Fort Wayne assembly plant
General Motors announced that production at its Fort Wayne, Indiana, assembly plant would pause for two weeks beginning April 4 because of a chip shortage. The plant makes the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks.
2022
General Motors to acquire SoftBank's stake in Cruise
General Motors announced it would acquire SoftBank's stake in Cruise for $2.1 billion and replace the additional $1.35 billion investment SoftBank Vision Fund had committed to Cruise. GM said its total investment would be $3.45 billion, and it would own about 80% of Cruise after the transaction closes.