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 […]
BASF Recognized as 2019 GM Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award Winner
BASF was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of the company’s 28th annual Supplier of the Year awards on Wednesday, June 24. This is the 15th time BASF has received the award. The company was also honored with the Overdrive Award for Sustainable Construction […]
John Roth Appointed Global VP of Customer Care and Aftersales at GM
General Motors announced the appointment of John Roth, 51, as global vice president, Customer Care and Aftersales, effective Tuesday, September 1. Roth has been president and managing director of GM’s Africa and Middle East operations since June 1, 2018. He will report to Barry Engle, GM executive vice president and president, GM North America. GM’s […]
Holden Expands Certified Collision Repair Network to Include HSV & Chevrolet Vehicles in Australia
GM Holden announced the expansion of its Certified Repairer Network to include all past and present HSV vehicles along with GM vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado and Camaro that are currently being sold by HSV. Due to the nature of HSV vehicles, only repair shops that have gained the I-CAR Gold Class standard are […]
LKQ Corporation Files Lawsuit Against General Motors Seeking to Have Collision Repair Part Design Patents Ruled Invalid
Federal lawsuit alleges vehicle manufacturer is seeking to undermine aftermarket parts supplier’s business relationships and seeks to change license agreement terms. LKQ Corporation filed a lawsuit in an Illinois Federal Court seeking a judgment against General Motors over the infringement and validity of collision repair part design patents. The lawsuit, LKQ Corporation and Keystone Automotive […]
U.S. Announces Contract with General Motors for 30,000 Ventilators
This week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the first contract for ventilator production rated under the Defense Production Act, to General Motors. GM’s contract, at a total contract price of $489.4 million, is for 30,000 ventilators to be delivered to the Strategic National Stockpile by the end of August 2020, with […]
General Motors Announces Collaboration to Increase Ventilator Production
GM and Ventec Life Systems, in cooperation with StopTheSpread.org, the nation’s coordinated private sector response to the COVID-19, are collaborating to enable Ventec to increase production of its respiratory care products to support the growing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Ventec will leverage GM’s logistics, purchasing and manufacturing expertise to build more of their critically […]
Vehicle Manufacturers Pause Production in North America
Several vehicle manufacturers have announced plans to pause vehicle production across North America in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Below are list of manufacturer announcements on their production plans. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it would cease production at its plants across North America, starting progressively from March 18 through the end […]
Cadillac to Roll Out Enhanced Super Cruise with Automated Lane Change in 2021 Models
An enhanced version of the Super Cruise driver assistance feature will be introduced starting on the 2021 Cadillac CT5 and CT4 and followed by the all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Among the enhancements will be automated lane change functionality, which will allow the hands-free system to change lanes on compatible highways when requested by the driver […]
General Motors and LG Chem to Invest $2.3 Billion in Ohio Battery Manufacturing Joint Venture
General Motors (NYSE:GM) and LG Chem today announced plans to mass-produce battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles. Together, the companies will invest up to a total of $2.3 billion through a new, equally owned joint venture company. The joint venture will establish a battery cell assembly plant on a greenfield manufacturing site in the Lordstown […]