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GM Exec Confirms Cruise Robotaxis Ready for Commercial Launch Next Year

General Motors CEO Mary Barra expresses strong confidence that Cruise removes human drivers from its vehicles in 2022 to launch commercial robotaxi services. The company stands just one state-level permit away from charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco.

Cruise Completes First Fully Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco

General Motors' Cruise subsidiary kicks off fully driverless ride-hailing in San Francisco, with company president Kyle Vogt taking the inaugural trip. The service currently operates primarily for employees as the company gradually expands access.

GM's Cruise Aims for One Million Self-Driving Vehicles by 2030

Cruise targets a massive fleet of at least one million autonomous vehicles by 2030 as it prepares to launch paid ride-hailing services next year. The company plans to drastically reduce ride costs and expand internationally to achieve this exponential growth.

GM-Backed Cruise Secures $5 Billion Credit Line for Robotaxi Expansion

Cruise, the self-driving unit majority-owned by General Motors, locks down a massive $5 billion credit facility to fund its commercial robotaxi ambitions. The new financial backing highlights growing institutional confidence in autonomous vehicle technology.

Microsoft Backs Cruise with $2 Billion to Accelerate Self-Driving Rollout

Microsoft joins a $2 billion investment round into General Motors' self-driving subsidiary Cruise. The massive funding aims to fast-track the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

General Motors Selects Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Chips for Ultra Cruise System

General Motors chooses a trio of Qualcomm processors to power its upcoming Ultra Cruise automated driving system. The technology aims to handle 95% of driving scenarios on all paved roads starting in 2023.

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Automakers Gradually Introduce Hands-Free Driving Features to New Vehicles

Car manufacturers are slowly rolling out hands-free driving technology in consumer vehicles, though fully autonomous cars remain a distant reality. Current systems still require drivers to pay attention and take over when necessary.

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Trump Administration Clears Ford, GM, and Tesla to Build Ventilators

The federal government officially grants Ford, General Motors, and Tesla permission to manufacture critical ventilators amid the ongoing pandemic. This move aims to significantly boost the national supply of life-saving medical equipment.

GM's Cruise Trims 8% of Workforce to Focus on Engineering

Cruise, the self-driving unit of General Motors, reduces about 8% of its staff to rebalance operations and prioritize engineering talent. The layoffs primarily affect non-engineering departments like recruiting and human resources.

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White House Invokes Defense Production Act to Compel GM Ventilator Manufacturing

President Trump orders General Motors to produce ventilators using a Korean War-era law, citing the urgent need to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The mandate does not alter the automaker's existing plans to build the medical devices with Ventec Life Systems.

General Motors Enters E-Bike Market with ARĪV Brand

General Motors introduces its new electric bike brand, ARĪV, featuring two connected models named Meld and Merge as the automaker expands into personal mobility.

Cadillac Enters EV Market With New Electric Crossover

Cadillac introduces its first electric vehicle, a full-size crossover SUV, marking a major shift for GM's luxury brand. The vehicle uses a brand-new battery electric architecture instead of the platform found in the Chevy Bolt.

General Motors Shifts Cadillac to Lead Electric Vehicle Push

General Motors is transforming its luxury Cadillac division into the company's primary electric vehicle brand to directly compete with Tesla. The shift moves GM's electric focus away from mass-market Chevrolet models like the discontinued Volt.