General Motors
American multinational automotive company
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| 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. |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
| 2021 | Buick Envision begins production on the E2XX platform and continues to present. |
| 2021 | Buick Verano Pro launched, expanding the VSS-F platform's application in the Buick model lineup. |
| April 2021 | GM committed to spending a percentage of its advertising budget on Black-owned media, increasing from 2% in 2021 to 8% by 2025. |
| April 2021 | GM announced a joint venture with LG to build a $2.3 billion battery plant for electric vehicles. |
| January 2021 | GM launches BrightDrop, a brand for all-electric commercial vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show. |
| January 28 2021 | GM announces plan to end production and sales of fossil-fuel vehicles by 2035 to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. |
| January 8 2021 | GM introduces a new logo with the tagline 'EVerybody in', emphasizing commitment to electric vehicles. |
| 2020 | The Halol manufacturing plant is transferred to JSW MG Motor India, marking the end of General Motors' direct manufacturing operations in the facility. |
| 2020 | General Motors India ended its export of small cars and automotive components to Mexico and other Latin American countries. |
| 2020 | General Motors India discontinued the Chevrolet Beat model. |
| 2020 | The Australian Strategic Policy Institute accused General Motors of being among 82 major brands potentially connected to forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang, China, highlighting significant ethical concerns about the company's supply chain practices. |
| 2020 | Discontinued Holden, the long-standing Australian automotive brand, ending its presence in the Australian market. |
| 2020 | Introduction of the Cadillac XT6 as a three-row mid-size crossover on the C1XX platform. |
| 2020 | Launch of the Chevrolet Blazer in the Chinese market on the C1XX platform. |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Trailblazer introduced, becoming another early adopter of the VSS-F platform, demonstrating the platform's versatility for different vehicle types. |
| December 2020 | GM shipped the first GMC Hummer EV pickup truck with over 1,000 horsepower. |
| December 24 2020 | Talegaon plant was closed. |
| May 2020 | GM Thailand produces its last vehicle, a blue Chevrolet Colorado, marking the end of its manufacturing operations in Thailand. |
| March 2020 | GM withdrew the Chevrolet brand from Indonesia, while continuing to sell Wuling badged vehicles through SGMW Motor Indonesia. |
| February 2020 | GM discontinued the Chevrolet brand in Thailand and withdrew from the Thai market, selling its Rayong plant to Great Wall Motors. |
| February 17 2020 | Andy Dunstan, President of GM Strategic Markets, Alliances and Distributors, announces Chevrolet's withdrawal from the Thai domestic vehicle market and cessation of vehicle and powertrain production at Rayong facilities. |
| January 2020 | GM announced the return of the Hummer nameplate as a series of electric vehicles within the GMC portfolio. |
| 2019 | GM left the FAW-GM joint venture, with the Jiefang brand becoming wholly owned by FAW. |
| 2019 | GM sold its 25% interest in GM Uzbekistan to the Government of Uzbekistan, fully divesting from the Uzbek automotive manufacturing operation. |
| 2019 | General Motors Thailand begins importing the Chevrolet Captiva from SGMW Indonesia. |
| 2019 | Sales dropped again to 15,161 units, maintaining the 10th rank in the market. |
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