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2021
GM and LG agree on Bolt EV recall costs
General Motors said it reached an agreement with LG, LG Chem's parent, on Bolt EV recall costs; LG agreed to pay GM up to $1.9 billion.
2021
Nucor announces Econiq net-zero steel product line
Nucor announced a new line of net-zero carbon steel products called Econiq. General Motors is to be the first recipient, beginning in Q1 2022.
2021
GM introduces Ultra Cruise
General Motors introduced Ultra Cruise, its next-generation driver-assistance technology. The article says it is intended for premium vehicles and will be usable on more than two million miles of roads at launch.
2021
General Motors recalls vehicles over fuel-pump control-module issue
General Motors recalled 14,901 vehicles because the power control module may cause the fuel pump to operate intermittently or fail. The article identifies the affected models as the 2021 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade. The control module was to be replaced by authorized retailers at no cost, and customers were to be notified on November 8.
2021
GM introduces Ultifi software platform
General Motors introduced its new Ultifi software platform and said it would begin putting it on some internal-combustion and electric vehicles starting with the 2023 model year. The source describes the vehicle rollout as a future plan.
2021
BrightDrop completes first EV600 production builds
General Motors said it had completed the first production builds of BrightDrop's flagship EV600 van.
2021
General Motors launches the OnStar Guardian app
General Motors was launching the OnStar Guardian app to make OnStar safety services easier to access.
2021
GM announces plan to resume production at Delta Township plant
General Motors announced plans to resume production at its Lansing Delta Township plant on October 4, after employees had been laid off for 10 weeks.
2021
General Motors extends production downtime at North American facilities
General Motors said it would extend production downtime at some North American facilities amid a chip shortage. The Lansing Grand River Assembly plant would be shut down through the week of September 27, and Lansing Delta Township Assembly would halt operations during that week.
2021
GM launches Ultium platform in China and announces its Chinese name
General Motors officially launched the Ultium electric vehicle platform in the Chinese market at an event on September 14 and announced its Chinese name, “奥特能.”
2021
General Motors launches Ultium EV platform
General Motors announced the launch of its new third-generation all-electric vehicle platform, Ultium, and disclosed its Chinese name, 奥特能.
2021
AT&T and GM outline plan to expand collaboration
AT&T and General Motors outlined a plan to expand their existing collaboration, using Microsoft cloud capabilities to connect millions of cars to AT&T's 5G network. The source reports a plan, not a completed expansion.
2021
GM expands Chevrolet Bolt recall over fire risk
General Motors expanded its recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles over a high-voltage battery fire risk. The expanded recall covers 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022.
2021
GM expands recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles
General Motors expanded its recall to cover all model years of Chevy Bolt electric vehicles because of a risk that battery cells could catch fire. The latest recall covers about 73,000 vehicles from model years 2019 through 2022, including just over 10,000 in Canada. The company said it would replace the battery modules in affected vehicles.
2021
GM expands recall to all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles worldwide
General Motors expanded its recall to all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to address a battery problem that could cause fires. GM said it would replace battery modules in all affected vehicles.
2021
GM reports Bolt EV recall costs in quarterly results
General Motors reported that the Chevrolet Bolt EV recall had reduced its second-quarter earnings by approximately $800 million. The article links the reported cost to a recall concerning fire risk and defective battery modules.
2021
ZKW sites receive GM Supplier Quality Excellence Awards
ZKW’s Wieselburg and Dalian sites received General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Awards for delivery reliability and quality.
2021
GM sues Ford over Blue Cruise name
General Motors filed a lawsuit against Ford alleging that Ford violated a trademarked hands-free driving technology name, “Blue Cruise.”
2021
GM announces second recall of Chevrolet Bolt EVs
General Motors announced a second recall covering about 69,000 2017–2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs globally after identifying a battery-cell manufacturing defect that increases fire risk. GM said it would replace defective battery modules free of charge and asked affected owners to limit charging and take other precautions.
2021
GM sues Ford over BlueCruise branding
General Motors filed a lawsuit against Ford over BlueCruise branding, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition involving GM subsidiary Cruise and its Super Cruise software. Ford called GM Cruise's claim meritless and frivolous.