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General Motors Faces Growing Woes as Chevrolet Recalls Mount Up
GM temporarily halted Chevrolet Blazer EV sales in the US due to software quality concerns, promising ongoing software improvements. A new recall involves door strikers in the electric SUV and GM-branded crossovers due to potential fractures discovered during routine pre-installation tests at GM's San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico.
By Dabbie Davis
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GM's $121 Million Lawsuit Hits San Francisco Over Tax Dispute
General Motors has filed a lawsuit against San Francisco, alleging excessive taxes and interest since 2016, totaling $108 million and $13 million, respectively. The legal battle focuses on taxes related to GM's self-driving division, Cruise, emphasizing its separate financial structure and disputing the city's assessments.
By Dabbie Davis
Top Three Players in Car Industry Gain Big Subsidies, But Massive Layoffs Still on the Way
Recent announcements by General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford to scale back hiring plans and massive layoffs, raise concern. Despite government subsidy hopes, job losses loom, highlighting the auto industry's shifting landscape. Stellantis cites stringent California emissions regulations as a contributing factor.
By Dabbie Davis
2023’s Vanished Vehicles: Models Bid Market Farewell, Won't Roll On for 2024
In the ever-changing automotive world, certain cars do their final lap. The dynamic auto business often drops weak models to create place for better ones. Some cars will stop manufacture in 2023 without replacements. Many of these departing vehicles are gas-powered, although several hybrids are being phased out for all-electric versions.
By Dabbie Davis
Tesla Confronts Safety Concerns, Issuing a Recall for 120,000 Vehicles with Door-Related Issues
Tesla is recalling over 120,000 vehicles due to faulty doors failing to meet federal standards, posing a significant safety risk. These doors can unlatch during accidents, increasing injury risks, and potentially swing open post-crash.
By Dabbie Davis
GM Implements Temporary Suspension on Chevy Blazer EV Sales Amid Software Troubles
The newly launched Chevrolet Blazer EV faces temporary sales suspension due to software glitches. Following reports of 23 distinct software-related issues, Edmunds, an automotive website, highlights extensive dealership repairs and labels it the most significant software-related problem ever encountered with a new car.
By Dabbie Davis
Ford’s Safety Concerns Persist, Tops Recall Charts Once Again
In a recurring trend, Ford finds itself at the top of the recall charts, a position it's less than proud of. Safety concerns persist as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration confirms Ford as the most recalled brand in the U.S. for the third consecutive year. In 2023, Ford issued recalls for 54 vehicles, impacting around 5.7 million cars nationwide.
By Dabbie Davis
