The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled
The order, first proposed a year ago, bans GM from collecting and then selling geolocation data to third parties, like data brokers and insurance companies.
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GM tech executive shakeup continues on software team
Three of GM’s top software executives have left the automaker in recent months, as the company moves to combine its disparate technology businesses.
GM cuts thousands of EV and battery factory workers
The automaker has been on a tear of cuts to its workforce, and will idle two battery factories for the first half of 2026.
TechCrunch Mobility: The ‘robot army’ argument
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GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes is integrating ChatGPT, and Tesla has brought xAI’s Grok to its vehicles.
GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028
GM said Cruise’s technology stack, including its AI models trained on five million driverless miles and simulation framework, feed directly into the automaker’s next-generation driver assistance and autonomy programs.
General Motors gives up on BrightDrop electric vans
A chaotic four-year program comes to an end after GM struggled to sell the electric vans at scale.
Elon Musk vs. the regulators
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Via raises $492.9M in IPO, and German automakers go on the offensive
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Get ready, EV owners: Here come the dongles
The transition from CCS to NACS will unlock thousands more fast chargers for many EV drivers, but they’ll need to know their adapters to get the most out of it.