The GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle was engineered to meet U.S. military specifications. It is based on the automaker’s off-road Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 midsize truck architecture. GM Defense DETROIT — General Motors and Ford Motor have rivaled each other for more than a century in racing, vehicle sales and many other automobile-related activities. But their…
Living in Northern California, I’ve seen the new Tesla Cybercabs driving around, particularly when I’ve been in Palo Alto (Tesla’s NorCal HQ). The futuristic cars apparently have no steering wheel and no pedals – something I didn’t personally notice as I watched them driving around — but by now we’re starting to get used to…
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Aug. 21, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027,…
China was once one of the most attractive and fastest-growing markets for many American brands. With its population of more than 1.4 billion people and massive opportunities for businesses, companies were racing to take advantage of the boon that China could offer. But in recent years, some consumer brands, including Nike, Starbucks and General Motors,…
Genesis GV90 Courtesy Genesis SAN FRANCISCO — Hyundai Motor’s newest luxury flagship vehicle is an all-electric large SUV called the Genesis GV90. The up to seven-seat EV features a new design direction for Genesis and expands the luxury brand’s lineup to seven vehicles in the U.S., as Hyundai continues to grow its sales domestically. The…
Rivian’s in-vehicle AI assistant launched in its vehicles on May 12, 2026. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — What’s the best advanced driver-assistance system on the market? Ask Rivian Automotive‘s new artificial intelligence and it will say its creator. “Rivian’s is truly exceptional … an unmatched blend of safety and technology,” the chatbot told me…
DETROIT — General Motors has reached a unique, multibillion-dollar parts deal as it aims to preserve cash and prevent supply chain disruptions like ones that have hit the global automotive industry this decade. In a public filing Tuesday, GM said the up to $4.5 billion purchasing facility includes a company called Procura Auto Parts that…
My top 10 things to watch Friday, Aug. 7 1. Futures rose after nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell 23,000 in July. Big miss from the projected 83,000 increase, according to Dow Jones. But the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%. The market’s first take was that this bad news for the labor market was good news for…
Workers assemble cars at a car plant of SAIC-GM-Wuling in Qingdao city in east China’s Shandong province, Feb. 5, 2025. ZHANG JINGANG | Future Publishing | Getty Images DETROIT — General Motors and China’s SAIC Motor have extended a decadeslong Chinese joint venture that was set to end next year, the U.S. automaker said Tuesday…
My top 10 things to watch Monday, Aug. 3 1. Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are back on the menu, so oil prices are falling. WTI crude is off more than 5%, trading below $80 a barrel this morning. Stock futures are higher across the board, led by the Dow . Within our…
