GM’s Quest to be a Leader in Autonomous Vehicles Highlighted in New York Times Piece
A June 4 New York Times article looks at GM’s big bet on self-driving cars, and suggests that driverless vehicles might be on our streets “sooner than we think.”
BASF Named General Motors Supplier of the Year for 12th Time
Winners were selected based on performance criteria in product purchasing, indirect purchasing, logistics, customer care and aftersales.
Eight Universities to Participate in GM/SAE International AutoDrive Challenge
Eight Universities in the United States and Canada will take part in a three-year challenge to develop a fully autonomous passenger vehicle, General Motors and SAE International recently announced.
Axalta Coating Systems and General Motors UK Renew Three-Year Agreement
Axalta Coating Systems UK and General Motors UK have renewed their three-year agreement that designates Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands as officially approved suppliers for paint repairs on Vauxhall in the United Kingdom.
GM, Honda Establish Joint Venture Operation
Automakers say they have established the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture to mass produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company.
GM to Make Additional $1B Investment in U.S. Manufacturing Operations
These investments follow $2.9 billion announced in 2016 and more than $21 billion that GM has invested in its U.S. operations since 2009.
GM to Start Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing and Testing in Michigan
Testing is already underway on GM’s Technical Center campus in Warren, Mich., and with the passage of the SAVE Act legislation will now expand to public roads on the facility’s outskirts.
SAE International and GM Announce New Collegiate Competition for Autonomous Technology
This three-year autonomous vehicle competition will task students to develop and demonstrate a full autonomous driving passenger vehicle.
OE Certification: Equipment Manufacturer Perspective
The sophisticated materials and complex technology in today’s vehicles are driving more interest in certified collision repair programs and OEM recognition on the supply side.
GM Releases Position Statement on Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning
GM’s goal is to ensure that all necessary repairs are diagnosed during the estimate process, and that vehicles are returned to customers in pre-crash condition.
August US Auto Sales Down, Automakers Say Industry Has Peaked
Drop in sales signals what some major automakers believe is the beginning of a long-expected sales decline or, at best, an industry sales plateau.
General Motors Uses Humor to Educate Consumers About Importance of Original Collision Parts
GM has also added new and updated content to its website, including collision repair position statements on several issues, including the use of aftermarket, salvaged or used parts.
