Tesla Cybertruck is in a category of its own for better or worse

A Tesla Cybertruck in front of a graffiti mural on Aug. 28, 2024 in Detroit.Michael Wayland / CNBCDETROIT – Spaceship. Dream car. UFO. Dumpster. Cool. Stupid. Phenomenal. Abomination.Those were all words used to describe the Tesla Cybertruck during a 24-hour rental of the vehicle in metropolitan Detroit. They were...

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GM folding its all-electric BrightDrop vans into Chevrolet brand

Brightdrop EV600 vanSource: BrightdropDETROIT – General Motors is folding its all-electric BrightDrop commercial vans into the Chevrolet brand in an attempt to increase sales, accessibility and recognition of the vehicles.The change is expected to expand the selling and service points from a handful of dealers to Chevrolet's large network...

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GM lays off more than 1,000 salaried software and services employees

A General Motors sign is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. - General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty ImagesDETROIT — General Motors is laying off...

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UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging

UAW President Shawn Fain chairs the 2023 Special Elections Collective Bargaining Convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 27, 2023. Rebecca Cook | ReutersDETROIT – United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain ratcheted up criticism of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a video Friday afternoon, accusing the chief executive of price gouging...

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Cadillac reveals new ‘Opulent Velocity’ performance EV concept

Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept EVCadillacDETROIT — General Motors on Friday revealed a new all-electric Cadillac concept car designed to preview how the automaker plans to keep its high-performance V-Series vehicles relevant for EVs.The vehicle is called "Opulent Velocity." True to the name, Cadillac says it's a balance of ultra-luxury...

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