General Motors has launched its Battery Cell Development Center (BCDC) as part of a $900 million investment to reduce electric vehicle (EV) costs by nearly 10%. The facility will accelerate the development and production of a new lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) battery chemistry, which promises to lower costs while maintaining range, aiming for market readiness by 2028. This center bridges the gap between research and full-scale manufacturing, producing about 2,500 cells daily to test commercial viability before mass production. GM's focus on LMR reflects a strategic shift from pricier battery chemistries, helping the company compete globally amid rising material costs and intense competition, with AI-driven simulations further optimizing production efficiency.
The Lemon Reps, a national lemon law firm based in Beverly Hills, has recovered over $3.2 million and resolved more than 1,500 defective vehicle cases in the past year. They report an average settlement time of about 90 days, helping consumers effici...
Polestar is blocked from selling its electric vehicles in the US because it lacks permission under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which restricts cars with technology controlled by Chinese companies. Despite this, Polestar's US sales have been nearly n...
Veteran auto analyst John Murphy launched Murphy Automotive Partners and its MAPP report forecasting US new car releases through 2031. The report highlights a deep 3-year product drought in the US market, with average vehicle age hitting a record hig...
General Motors revealed the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks featuring new V-8 engine options, redesigned interior and exterior, and a streamlined model lineup including Pro, Elevation, AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trims. The new Sierra e...
Toyota is set to report a nearly 1% increase in U.S. vehicle sales for the first half of the year, reaching 1.25 million units, while General Motors (GM) is expected to see a 7.2% decline to 1.33 million. Toyota's focus on hybrid vehicles, which are ...
