General Motors
American multinational automotive company
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| 2025 | Planned consolidation of multiple GM platforms, with VSS-F, VSS-R, VSS-S, and VSS-T platforms expected to cover most of GM's vehicle lineup across different vehicle types and drivetrain configurations. |
| 2025 | Planned launch of VSS-T platform for body-on-frame SUVs and trucks, intended to replace existing GMT platforms. |
| 2025 | Cadillac Vistiq planned for launch on the BEV3 platform |
| 2024 | Introduction of VSS-S platform for crossover vehicles, consolidating the D2XX and C1XX platforms. |
| 2024 | Multiple new models debut on the BEV3 platform, including Acura ZDX, Cadillac Celestiq, Cadillac Optiq, Chevrolet Equinox EV, and Honda Prologue. |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Equinox EV and Cadillac Optiq introduced on the BEV3 platform |
| 2024 | Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX launched on the BEV3 platform |
| 2024 | Cadillac Celestiq began production on the BEV3 platform |
| 2024 | Annual production estimated at 314,956 vehicles, showing a slight decrease from the previous year |
| 2024 | Launched a 5-year investment plan of R$7 billion (US$1.4 billion) to review and update product tooling, with support from the Brazilian President. |
| 2024 | Cadillac Escalade IQ was introduced as a new model on the BT1 platform, further diversifying the electric vehicle range. |
| 2024 | General Motors introduces the VSS-S platform, launching multiple SUV models across different brands including Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia, and GMC Terrain. |
| December 4 2024 | Ideanomics filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, with plans to sell all of its assets, including VIA Motors. |
| November 2024 | GM and TWG Global reached an agreement in principle to enter the 2026 Formula One World Championship under the Cadillac name, planning to use a Ferrari engine. |
| October 2024 | GM increases investment in Lithium Americas from $650 million to $945 million to develop the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. |
| August 13 2024 | Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against General Motors for selling detailed driver data to insurance companies like LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk Analytics without consumer consent. |
| April 15 2024 | GM announces relocation of its global headquarters from Renaissance Center to Hudson's Detroit development in 2025. |
| 2023 | Discontinuation of the GMC Acadia on the C1XX platform. |
| 2023 | GM do Brasil dismissed 1,100 employees. |
| 2023 | Launch of VSS-R platform for rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles, set to replace Alpha and Omega platforms. |
| 2023 | General Motors began developing consolidated platform strategies with the introduction of VSS-R for RWD vehicles and VSS-T for body-on-frame SUVs and trucks, aiming to streamline vehicle development by 2025. |
| 2023 | Buick Electra E4 and E5 models launched on the BEV3 platform |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Blazer EV introduced and began production on the BEV3 platform |
| 2023 | Chevrolet production in Brazil rose to 328,020 vehicles, indicating continued recovery |
| 2023 | Hyundai Motor Company acquired the Talegaon plant. |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV were launched, expanding the BT1 platform's vehicle lineup. |
| 2023 | The United Auto Workers (UAW) launched the first-ever simultaneous strike against all three major American automakers. UAW President Shawn Fain criticized the tiered workers system, inadequate wage increases, pension issues, and proposed a four-day workweek. GM CEO Mary Barra countered by offering a 20% wage raise and 'world-class' healthcare, while arguing that meeting all 1,000+ union demands would cost over $100 billion and potentially bankrupt the company. |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Camaro began racing in Australian motorsports, replacing Holden's previous racing platforms. |
| 2023 | Production of the Buick LaCrosse on the P2XX platform ends. |
| 2023 | Cadillac GT4 introduced and begins production on the E2XX platform. |
| 2023 | Significant expansion of VSS-F platform models including Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Trax/Seeker, and Chevrolet Montana, further establishing the platform's importance in GM's vehicle architecture. |
| May 2023 | GM created GM Envolve, a new division focusing on business-to-business products and services with an emphasis on sustainability and future technologies. |
| 2022 | General Motors launched the BEV3 electric vehicle platform, introducing a range of electric vehicles including the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and Buick Electra models. |
| 2022 | Cadillac Lyriq first introduced and began production on the BEV3 platform |
| 2022 | Honda clarified that the new SUVs would be built alongside GM SUVs, using Ultium batteries and GM's electric vehicle platform. |
| 2022 | Production showed signs of recovery, increasing to 291,418 vehicles |
| 2022 | The GMC Hummer EV was launched as the first vehicle implementing the BT1 platform, featuring a unique battery structure that serves as both an energy storage system and a structural component of the vehicle. |
| 2022 | Holden concluded its participation in the Australian Touring Car Championship, having won the Bathurst 1000 a record 36 times between 1968 and 2022. |
| 2022 | Multiple models introduced on the VSS-F platform: Buick GL8 Century, Buick Envista, and continuation of existing models, showcasing the platform's widespread adoption. |
| September 2022 | GM announced plans to introduce an electric version of the Chevrolet Equinox priced around $30,000. |
| June 2022 | The potential sale of the Talegaon plant to Great Wall Motors collapsed. |
| January 2022 | GM announced plans to invest $7 billion to convert a Michigan plant for electric car production and build a new battery plant. |
| 2021 | Honda announced plans to release two SUVs in 2024 under Honda and Acura marques, developed in partnership with GM using the BEV3 platform. |
| 2021 | General Motors do Brasil celebrated producing 17 million units in the country. |
| 2021 | Chevrolet production further declined to 242,108 vehicles, continuing the downward trend |
| 2021 | General Motors experienced a significant drop in U.S. vehicle sales to 2,218,228 units, a 12.9% decline compared to previous years, likely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain disruptions. |
| 2021 | Revived the Hummer brand under GMC with the introduction of the Hummer EV, signaling a return to the electric vehicle market. |
| 2021 | Chevrolet became the first brand to reach 800 wins in NASCAR Cup Series history. |
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