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2020
GM agrees to $120 million ignition-switch lawsuit settlement
General Motors agreed to pay $120 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that faulty ignition switches and related defects caused economic harm to vehicle owners. The article reports that the settlement filing was made on Friday.
2020
Detroit automakers agree to reduce US factory production
General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler and the United Auto Workers agreed to reduce production at US factories and limit the number of workers present to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among factory employees.
2020
GM, Ford and FCA agree to reduce U.S. factory production
General Motors, Ford, FCA and the United Auto Workers reached an agreement on March 17 to reduce production at U.S. factories and limit the number of workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2020
GM offers vehicle-purchase incentives during coronavirus outbreak
GM offered vehicle buyers incentives including four months of deferred payments and 0% financing for up to seven years. The offer was available through Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC through March 31, with eligibility conditions stated in the report.
2020
GM unveils third-generation EV platform and Ultium battery
General Motors unveiled its third-generation electric-vehicle platform and Ultium battery at its Warren Technical Center, presenting a modular drive system and a global EV platform designed to cover vehicle classes including pickups and performance cars.
2020
GM unveils its Ultium electric vehicle platform and battery
General Motors unveiled a new modular electric vehicle platform with an improved battery pack called Ultium as part of its electric vehicle strategy.
2020
GM unveils Ultium battery technology
At its EV Day, General Motors said it had developed Ultium battery modules for its electric vehicles, describing them as having 60% more capacity for power than the batteries then used in the Chevrolet Bolt.
2020
GM announces plan for 13 electric vehicles
General Motors announced plans to roll out 13 electric vehicles over the next five years. The planned lineup includes vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick brands.
2020
Punch Group agrees to acquire GM propulsion engineering center in Turin
Punch Group agreed to acquire General Motors’ propulsion engineering center in Turin, Italy. The transaction includes an engineering services agreement to support GM’s global product programs through the end of 2021.
2020
GM launched Chevrolet Menlo in China
General Motors launched the Chevrolet Menlo, Chevrolet's first fully electric vehicle in China, on Thursday, February 20.
2020
Great Wall Motor plans to acquire GM's India and Thailand plants
GM announced that its Talegaon plant in India and Rayong plant in Thailand would be taken over by Great Wall Motor, with the transaction and final handover planned for completion by the end of 2020.
2020
General Motors announces plans to stop production and sales in Thailand
General Motors said it had decided to stop its production and sales operations in Thailand. The company said the decision followed analysis of possible options for its Thailand business.
2020
General Motors announces Holden’s retirement
General Motors announced that it would retire the Holden brand and close its local engineering and design operations in Australia. The article says the brand retirement was planned for later in 2020.
2020
GM announces Holden wind-down and operations exits in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand
General Motors announced that it would scrap its Australian subsidiary Holden and wind down operations in New Zealand and Thailand.
2020
GM announces second global recall over brake-control software issue
General Motors was reported to be planning a second global recall of about 162,000 vehicles, mainly 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickups, because the brake-control software repaired in an earlier recall still had problems. The source says the software could disable electric brake assist under specified conditions; GM reported no accident or injury reports.
2020
Reports of persistent brake-control software problems after recall update
A report said that after new software was installed in about 162,000 recalled vehicles, General Motors began receiving reports that the problem persisted. The vehicles included Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models.
2020
GM recalls about 162,000 pickup trucks over brake software problem
General Motors recalled about 162,000 2019-model-year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty trucks worldwide for faulty brake control software installed during a previous recall. The software could disable brake assist under specified conditions; the company reported no crashes or injuries from the problem.
2020
Cruise plans to unveil its first driverless vehicle
According to people familiar with the matter, Cruise planned to unveil its first driverless vehicle at an event in San Francisco on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. The planned vehicle has no pedals or steering wheel.
2020
Great Wall Motor completes acquisition of GM’s Talegaon factory
Great Wall Motor completed its acquisition of the Talegaon factory in India from General Motors, according to the article. The excerpt also says the factory will become Great Wall Motor’s second overseas full-process vehicle plant.
2020
GM reportedly plans electric Hummer vehicles
A report said General Motors planned to reposition Hummer as an all-electric vehicle brand and was preparing SUV and off-road vehicle projects, with new vehicles potentially appearing as early as 2022. The article describes plans, not completed launches.