Category: gm

GM reveals the ‘Ultium’ motors that are key to its all-electric shift

[ad_1] For its part, GM said that its five Ultium Drive motors (packaged with single-speed transmissions) will make EVs lighter and more efficient. That’s because the power electronics are built into the drive assemblies, reducing their mass by half while increasing capability. That also makes it easier to scale the Ultium motors and batteries to […]

GMC will detail the Hummer EV on October 20th

[ad_1] The Hummer EV has a new release date. GMC will detail its new electric truck on October 20th, with online reservations opening that same day. The automaker had originally planned to reveal the vehicle on May 20th, but it ended up delaying the event due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sometimes the biggest leaps forward […]

Cadillac jumps into the EV market with its ‘Lyriq’ crossover

[ad_1] “It’s no secret they want to elevate their brand, they want to compete with the European luxury automakers, and it seems like they’ve tried various avenues like performance,” Jessica Caldwell, executive director of insights for Edmunds, told The Detroit News on Wednesday. “So I wonder if this is one of those ways that they […]

After math: Big Tech gets bigger while AMC’s release window gets shorter

[ad_1] Noam Galai via Getty Images Trolls: World Tour isn’t the sort of film that one would expect to cause controversy but at the start of the COVID pandemic, AMC and Universal got themselves into a knock down drag out fight over the family film — specifically whether or not it could be released on […]

GMC teases its 1,000HP electric Hummer truck and SUV

[ad_1] GMC’s video promises we’ll see the Hummer EV this fall and be able to reserve one then, with production starting about a year later. In another section of the video, we see a pre-production model truck with the hood lifted, exposing a front trunk that should be easy to load, and will add to […]

Chevrolet’s refreshed 2021 Corvette has wireless CarPlay, Android Auto

[ad_1] Last year Chevrolet unveiled its long-anticipated mid-engine Corvette Stingray, which came packed with technology like wireless phone charging, NFC, support for over-the-air updates and a 1080p Performance Data Recorder. Delays and the coronavirus pandemic cut its inaugural 2020 model year production run short, but the 2021 version will have some upgrades that the company […]

GM will upgrade its Super Cruise technology to work on city streets

[ad_1] GM’s Super Cruise, the automaker’s hands-free driving assistance feature, currently only works on highways. But according to one of its executives (as reported by Autoblog), the company is working to expand its capabilities so that it could also provide a hands-free driving experience on city streets, making it more of a rival to Tesla’s […]

GM’s Maven car-sharing service is shutting down

[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed GM’s Maven car-sharing service. Customers are receiving notices that Maven is no longer available “effective immediately.” In its messaging, the company cited business performance, the industry and “what’s going on with COVID-19” as key factors. We’ve asked GM for comment. In a statement to The Verge, global innovation VP […]

GM offers free, limited internet access in its connected cars

[ad_1] With GM granting only three gigabytes of free data across three months, you’re probably not going to be using it to tilt back the front seat and stream your favorite shows. But, if you’re in a pinch and your phone isn’t picking up a cell connection, it might prove a lifesaver. The automaker is […]