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A Flagship Years in the Making The Genesis GV90 has been in the pipeline since 2024, when the Neolun Concept first appeared. That concept made its intentions clear: a big SUV meant to set a new benchmark for Genesis and challenge the top luxury brands. Since then, the Neolun Concept has steadily evolved into what we now know as the GV90, with multiple prototypes spotted testing and an initial launch window pointing to April of this year. Along the way, those prototypes hinted at something extra

Lawmakers in the state of Georgia are considering raising the minimum speed limit on state highways in an effort to improve safety and reduce congestion. At present, the minimum speed limit on Georgia state highways is 40 mph, and that minimum didn't change as the maximum speed limit rose from 55 to 70 mph. But a new proposal would increase the minimum speed limit to 50 mph on any local highway that has a maximum speed limit of 65 mph or more, and it's being taken seriously, with the local Depar

Driving Into the Data Age With increasingly advanced in-car technologies, vehicle owners benefit from a wide range of features, including automatic emergency notifications in the event of a crash. However, these systems may also raise privacy concerns. According to a report by WHO13, General Motors allegedly collected driving data from certain OnStar subscribers and shared it with third-party data brokers. This might ring a bell, as Toyota previously faced a lawsuit over similar allegations invo

Practical Features Automotive companies are cramming as many features as they can inside each new model they sell. It has become the new barometer by which car buyers are deciding whether to buy a specific make and model. Brands are tailoring certain features to different aspects of the vehicle ownership experience; some address comfort and entertainment, while others address practical issues. GM has just announced a new mobile app that could be very useful for all its customers and owners.

At a time when gas prices have surged to their highest levels since mid-2022 due to geopolitical volatility from the US-Iran conflict and shipping concerns, GM is ramping up production of its gas-guzzling heavy-duty pickups in Michigan. The automaker is adding a sixth workday in overtime shifts at its Flint Assembly plant in Michigan to meet strong demand for gas-powered pickups; starting in June, the factory will operate six days a week, up from five. “General Motors is making strategic adjustm

Home of the Truck America is a truck nation. Despite all the trends and factors that have shifted mobility for everyone, the USA loves its pickups. To properly compete in that segment, it not only needs to perform well but also to maintain a steady supply. Unfortunately, for one of the biggest players in the pickup scene, supply hasn't been easy, as production has been slowed by an issue with a supplier. Ford's struggle with F-150 production is due to a supplier issue, giving GM a chance to make

GM’s Sales Year in Review While several automakers struggled with demand in 2025, General Motors ended the year with plenty to celebrate. According to GM, it ranked first in total U.S. sales, delivering 2.85 million vehicles across its core brands – Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC – a 6 percent increase year over year. GM also maintained its leadership in key profit-driving segments. The company remained the U.S. leader in full-size pickup trucks, with sales reaching roughly 940,000 units, u

A Short-Lived Comeback General Motors’ plan for an 18-month production run of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV to 18 months seems disappointing, especially at a time when the market needs more affordable electric car options. With that in mind, The Drive asked Mandi Damman, the Bolt EV’s executive chief engineer, whether it would be possible to extend the model’s production timeline – only to receive a vague reply. Damman told the publication, “In theory, yes.” However, she reiterated two key factors

Past Problems Point to Oil Solutions General Motors has faced substantial engine reliability challenges with its current V8 lineup, leading to multiple recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles. The primary culprit behind these failures has been identified as inadequate lubrication in critical engine components. When thin oil struggles to maintain proper film strength under high temperatures and loads, metal-to-metal contact occurs, resulting in premature wear and catastrophic engine d

GM’s Watching the Weight General Motors filed a patent application for a detection system designed to identify improper loading. The system would use additional components, such as cameras, to warn drivers of overloading or imbalance, while also suggesting ways to correct it. Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office under patent number US 2026/0091799 A1 and published on April 2, 2026, the load detection system aims to improve safety, as improper vehicle loading can affect stabil

A Familiar Problem, a Different List GM has seen its share of recalls and lawsuits, but this latest case is tied directly to a defect dating back around 7 years. The new class action, filed just last week, argues that while GM fixed a known brake defect in 2019, it left out a different set of vehicles that may have the same issue under the hood. Filed in Michigan, the lawsuit names three owners – Kaylee Thieme, Rebecca Gill, and Meghan Morley – who are pushing for a nationwide class action. The

GM Says Building 30 Chevy Bolts at a Time Makes Them Better The all-new Chevrolet Bolt has been getting attention recently for offering affordable EV ownership without feeling cheap. Early reviews have praised the hatchback for its refined ride quality, practical packaging, and solid interior execution. Features like GM’s latest infotainment system, improved range, roomy cargo area, and easy daily drivability have helped make the Bolt one of the more approachable EVs on the market today. GM mana

GM’s New Seat Concept Modern car seats have become so advanced that many automakers – such as Lincoln with its Perfect Position Seat feature – offer electronically adjustable settings that allow occupants to fine-tune their seating positions and support preferences. However, a newly uncovered General Motors patent aims to push adjustability even further by enabling seats to physically grow in size. According to the report, the technology – covered under patent 20250376097, filed with the United

Lawsuit Refiled A class action lawsuit filed by plaintiffs in Pennsylvania, New York, and Missouri alleges that GM neglected to issue a recall for faulty brake master cylinders that were prone to failure. As per the filing, the affected 2025 model year vehicles are the Chevrolet Traverse and Colorado, GMC Acadia and Canyon, and the Buick Enclave. This is a refiling of the October 2025 lawsuit that now includes Missouri, in addition to Pennsylvania and New York, and includes all persons or entiti

When you think of hands-free semi-autonomous driving technology, Tesla may be the first automaker that comes to mind, not always for good reasons, but it's not the only one working towards true self-driving. While the likes of BMW and Mercedes are scaling back their efforts in this space, General Motors isn't, and it's getting closer every day while simultaneously working to bring AI to more drivers. This week, GM customers in nearly 750,000 Super Cruise-enabled vehicles have driven 1 billion ha

Betting on Imports While automakers like Audi that rely on imports to the U.S. face headwinds, General Motors appears to be leaning the other way with the Trax. Strong demand in the U.S. is prompting GM to ramp up production in South Korea to the full capacity of 500,000 vehicles to increase imports. According to a report by Automotive News, tariffs on Korean-made vehicles currently stand at 15 percent and could rise to as much as 25 percent. Despite that uncertainty, GM remains confident in boo

Active aerodynamic systems, in which various flaps and/or wings are automatically adjusted based on the requirements of the car to which they are fitted, as and when necessary, are typically created with the goal of improving outright performance. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS, for example, can open or close its rear wing to reduce drag or increase downforce, respectively, but General Motors is looking at active aero from a whole new angle: easier drifting. A new patent filed with the United States Pat

Important Changes for Strong Sellers The Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain might not pull in the same sales numbers as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but these remain vital models in the General Motors portfolio. As such, it's important that the two models remain fresh in ever-stiffening competition and one of the world's toughest segments. While we're just a few months into 2026, there are apparently some changes being prepared for the 2027 model-year versions of the GM compact crossovers. For

A lot has been said and written about the GM EV1, the first modern, purpose-built mass-production electric vehicle from a major automaker. Thirty years ago, the teardrop-shaped subcompact coupe showed the world that a fully electric vehicle was not a distant dream, but very much a tangible reality. Sure, the driving range wasn’t great, and the car wasn’t very practical. But for all intents and purposes, the GM EV1 was a functional EV that could have evolved into something really capable, potenti

The Cost of Transition General Motors may have taken a multibillion-dollar hit to its electric-vehicle strategy, but the company remains committed to sustainability. In fact, GM has secured enough renewable energy to match 100% of its electricity use across all U.S. facilities in 2025, making it the first U.S. automaker to do so. That does not mean every GM facility runs solely on renewable electricity in real time. Rather, the company says it contracts enough clean energy from sources such as s

A new Corvette Grand Sport has not been announced yet, but you would not know it from how hard Chevrolet is now working to hide it. After internal leaks pointed to a new LS6 V8 and a 2027 C8 Grand Sport, GM has quietly started stripping those references from its own systems, and that cleanup is only making fans more convinced the car is real. Glenn Paulina

General Motors has announced $830 million in investments at three key propulsion plants in Michigan and Ohio to support the launch of the company’s next-generation full-size trucks and SUVs. The $830 million investments also include some production work recently started at these sites. In addition to the investment in U.S. production, GM also said it is investing half a billion dollars in a Canadian plant that will make the next-generation small-block V8 engines for the automaker's upcoming full

GM’s Digital Push for Used Cars General Motors announced that its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program will be integrated into CarBravo. The move expands the platform’s inventory while allowing GM to offer manufacturer-backed inspections and warranty coverage through participating dealers — bringing the used-car buying process to customers’ fingertips online. This means buyers can browse used vehicles that have been inspected and reconditioned without leaving the comfort of their homes. However, on

Two Strokes May Return It’s been a while since two-stroke engines went the way of the dinosaurs, with them being considered too inefficient, noisy, and emission-heavy for the 21st century. It is widely believed that the incorporation of technologies like electronically-controlled fuel injection, oil metering, and port timing could bring two-strokes into the modern era by boosting efficiency and reducing emissions, however most mainstream engine development over the last couple of decades has bee

There's good news for owners of 2025 and 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Colorado, and Traverse vehicles after General Motors released a new Preliminary Information Service Bulletin (PIP6101) this month to address an unwanted noise in their engines. The issue has also been plaguing the Buick Enclave and GMC's Acadia, Canyon, and Sierra 1500. These vehicles are powered by either GM's L3B 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or its LK0 2.5-liter turbo-four, and have been experiencing a ticking nois