Move will allow certified collision repair facilities to choose their own estimating platform. General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales announced administrative changes to its Collision Repair Network (CRN), including Information Provider (IP) independence which enables dealers and independent collision repair facilities to choose their preferred estimating platform. GM launched the network in 2018 with Mitchell […]
CCC Introduces Redesigned Repair Methods with Enhanced OEM Data
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announces today the redesign of CCC Repair Methods, launching the solution with General Motors (GM) as the first OEM. CCC Repair Methods now includes OEM repair procedures displayed as the OEM presents information in its own repair procedure guides. In addition, CCC Repair Methods includes a new user interface, allowing […]
asTech Certified to Support the GM Collision Repair Network Diagnostics
asTech, a Repairify Inc. company, announced it is providing GM with key scanning, diagnostics, and calibration solutions. “asTech provides the right service, tools, and quality technicians to provide proper repair and customer safety,” stated Jake Rodenroth, asTech Director of OEM and Industry Technical Relations. “As product development continues, and as we see more EV vehicles […]
General Motors Plans to Sell Only Electric Light Vehicles by 2035
Company says 40 percent of its U.S. models will be battery electric vehicles by 2025. GM announced that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and “aspires” to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035. One prominent consumer group, however, questioned if the company’s stated “aspirations” […]
Microsoft Invests $2 Billion in Cruise to Commercialize Self-Driving Vehicles
Cruise and General Motors today announced they have entered a long-term strategic relationship with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles. The companies will bring together their software and hardware engineering excellence, cloud computing capabilities, manufacturing know-how and partner ecosystem to transform transportation to create a safer, cleaner, and more accessible world for everyone. […]
GM Launches BrightDrop Commercial EV Vehicle Brand
General Motors announced today a new business, BrightDrop, which will offer electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services to delivery and logistics companies to move goods more efficiently. These BrightDrop solutions are designed to help businesses lower costs, maximize productivity, improve employee safety and freight security, and support overall sustainability efforts. “BrightDrop offers a smarter way […]
GM and Mitchell Launch Collision Repair Network in Canada
Mitchell and General Motors today introduced the GM Canada Collision Repair Network. Mitchell will serve as program administrator, overseeing enrollment and verifying that repair organizations meet standards for facilities, training, tools and equipment. The Canadian Collision Repair Network closely mirrors GM’s U.S. program launched in 2018 and also managed by Mitchell. Core member requirements—including a […]
General Motors Returns to Auto Insurance Business with OnStar Insurance
Vehicle manufacturer seeks to transform auto insurance new digital insurance experience with partner American Family. General Motors announced it was returning to the auto insurance business after more than a decade absence with the launch of Onstar Insurance. GM’s new insurance agency, OnStar Insurance Services, will be the exclusive agent for OnStar Insurance and the […]
GM Recalls Chevrolet Bolt Recall for Battery Fire Risk, Says Vehicles Should Be Parked Outside Until Repaired
General Motors and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said owners of some MY 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles should park their cars outside and away from homes until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire from their battery packs. GM has issued a recall of 50,932 […]
Honda and General Motors Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America
General Motors and Honda today announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding following extensive preliminary discussions toward establishing a North American automotive alliance. The scope of the proposed alliance includes a range of vehicles to be sold under each company’s distinct brands, as well as cooperation in purchasing, research and development, and connected […]