Jamie L. LaReau
USA TODAY
Detroit, MI, United States
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$1,000 a month for a car loan payment? Why auto loans are soaring for many buyers
The number of car buyers paying $1,000 a month in auto loan financing has hit an all-time high, driven up by car shortages and high interest rates. → Read More
GM Energy’s Ultium Home products provide backup power to your home in outage
GM's new business unit, GM Energy, will offer a suite of products for consumers to use to store energy or use an EV for a backup electrical source. → Read More
70,000 new cars are stuck at factories as consumers face delays: Here's what's going on
Detroit carmakers have increased production, but now they struggle to get their finished cars from factories to U.S. dealerships. Here's why. → Read More
GM CFO: The company has 'shock absorbers' in place in case of a recession
GM CFO said leaders continue to cut costs across the company to be prepared if there's a downturn and mindful that EVs are not widely profitable yet. → Read More
GM will invest money in Flint Assembly, company announces, to build heavy duty pickups
GM will retool and expand two of its factories in Flint to support the production of next gen heavy-duty pickups. → Read More
Used car prices have dropped from all-time highs. But is now the right time to find a bargain?
You want a used car that is priced around $20,000? Experts say prepare to buy something really old with high mileage on it. → Read More
UAW new top bargainer's life story shaped his negotiation style and agenda
UAW Vice President Mike Booth went from a childhood farm to the factory floor. Now he is in the top job of negotiating a critical national contract. → Read More
GM has 15 EVs in lineup for China: Here's why they won't work in the US
GM offers 15 different EVs in China, many of which look like they should come from Mini Cooper. Here is the overseas lineup that you won't see here. → Read More
Used EVs are growing in popularity, but beware to watch for these issues when shopping
Data show used EVs are becoming more available and are more affordable than a new one. But experts say here is what to watch for to get a good one. → Read More
Global chief marketing officer at GM retires
Deborah Wahl has decided to retire from GM as global chief marketing officer just as the company pivots to all-electric vehicles. → Read More
Fast facts on what it takes to test drive cars at GM
GM tests most of its cars at the Milford Proving Ground. It's risky work that only the best drivers in the world can do. Here's some fun facts. → Read More
GM to make more job cuts, trim costs with voluntary separation offers
A week after GM made unexpected salary job cuts, the automaker plans on more through voluntary separations. Here is what its offering employees. → Read More
Fast facts about GM Milford Proving Ground, from top secrets to 150 mph test drives
General Motors Milford Proving Ground is a unique place that few in Michigan will ever set foot in. But here's some things you might not know. → Read More
GM, Ford partner with state and universities to recruit future EV workforce
State leaders want to make Michigan the top EV employer in the nation. They say by 2030, there will be 300,000 EV-related jobs in Michigan. → Read More
GM cuts salaried jobs and more could come as it views 2023 as critical year
On Tuesday, GM cut part of its U.S. salaried workforce and will cut more jobs Wednesday globally for those who do not meet new performance standards. → Read More
GM’s plan to deploy self-driving Cruise Origin on hold as feds weigh exemption request
GM wants federal regulators to exempt self-driving Origin from safety standards so it can start production at Factory Zero. Feds say 'not so fast.' → Read More
GM Defense says it will work with the UAE to help it develop electric defense vehicles
The General Motors subsidiary said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the agency in the UAE in a first step toward a formal partnership. → Read More
Therapy dogs create space for MSU students to come together after trauma
Monday night, MSU Library became a shelter, tables were overturned and used as barricades. By Friday, 10 dogs helped return it to a place of serenity. → Read More
GM CEO Barra's plan for automaker to lead the industry in EV profits
Barra said GM's in-house development of battery technology gives it an advantage to finding efficiencies to reduce costs. → Read More
Cadillac to reveal 3 new EVs this year and which factories will build them
Cadillac is speeding up production of the Lyriq this year and will deliver all debut editions by the end of Q1. It now preps to reveal more new EVs. → Read More