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asTech Certified to Support the GM Collision Repair Network Diagnostics

February 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, asTech, General Motors

General Motors Plans to Sell Only Electric Light Vehicles by 2035

January 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Reports, Electric Vehicles, General Motors

Microsoft Invests $2 Billion in Cruise to Commercialize Self-Driving Vehicles

January 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Autonomous Vehicles, Cruise, General Motors, Microsoft

GM Launches BrightDrop Commercial EV Vehicle Brand

January 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, General Motors

GM and Mitchell Launch Collision Repair Network in Canada

December 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM Collision Repair Network

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, General Motors, Mitchell International, OEM Certification

General Motors Returns to Auto Insurance Business with OnStar Insurance

November 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, OnStar Insurance

GM Recalls Chevrolet Bolt Recall for Battery Fire Risk, Says Vehicles Should Be Parked Outside Until Repaired

November 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls

Honda and General Motors Establishing a Strategic Alliance in North America

September 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Honda GM Alliance Timeline

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, General Motors, Honda

BASF Recognized as 2019 GM Supplier of the Year and Overdrive Award Winner

July 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, BASF, General Motors, Supplier of the Year Award

John Roth Appointed Global VP of Customer Care and Aftersales at GM

July 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: General Motors, People

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