GM to release plug-in hybrid vehicles, backtracking on product plans

General Motors reveals the new 2016 Chevrolet Volt to the media at the 2015 North American International Auto Show on January 12, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan.Getty ImagesDETROIT – General Motors is changing its product lineup strategy to include plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, CEO Mary Barra told investors Tuesday.Barra did...

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GM, Honda begin U.S. fuel cell production toward replacing diesel

An employee assembles a fuel cell system in the module final assembly at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC, GM and Honda's fuel cell joint venture in Brownstown, Michigan.Courtesy imageBROWNSTOWN, Mich. – General Motors and Honda Motor have begun commercial production of hydrogen fuel cell systems in a step toward...

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Rugged design, standard heated seats

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS.ChevroletDETROIT — General Motors is redesigning its gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox crossover to look more rugged than its predecessors in an attempt to move the vehicle upmarket and attract new buyers.The 2025 Equinox, which GM revealed Tuesday, will feature additional standard safety and convenience features.Brad Franz,...

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China poses growing threat to U.S. auto industry

A BYD Seagull small electric car is on display during the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesDETROIT – Chinese automakers pose a growing threat to their American counterparts — even without selling directly to...

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Ford cuts F-150 Lightning EV production, adds to Bronco, Ranger plant

Ford workers produce the electric F-150 Lightning pickup at the automaker's Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on Dec. 13, 2022.Michael Wayland | CNBCDETROIT – Ford Motor is increasing production of its Bronco SUV and Ranger pickup, while cutting production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning, the automaker said Friday.Ford said...

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