#general-motors

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The Saab 9-1 concept—a vision of a true Swedish hot hatch that never made it to production. Instead, Saab enthusiasts had to settle for the rebadged 9-2X, a missed opportunity that still sparks debate today (via saabplanet.com)

The Saab that might have been, and the Subaru it became

A retrospective on Saab’s lost compact hatchback vision revisits how a distinct 9-1 idea gave way to the Subaru-based 9-2X under General Motors.

Key Takeaways

Saab originally envisioned a compact hatch using Subaru’s Impreza platform with stronger Saab identity.
GM’s ownership links to Saab and Subaru created the partnership.

DT Editorial Team·May 31, 2026·via jalopnik.com

Ford and GM Are Recasting Themselves as Battery Infrastructure Companies

As EV ambitions cool, major US automakers are leaning harder into battery energy storage, targeting utilities, industrial customers, and data centers in a shift shaped by policy and AI-era power demand.

Key Takeaways

Ford launched Ford Energy to sell battery storage systems to utilities, industrial users, and data centers.
GM has also moved into energy storage through partnerships with Redwood Materials and LG Energy Solution.

DT Editorial Team·May 16, 2026·via wired.com

GM agrees to California settlement over alleged sale of driver data

General Motors will pay $12.75 million and accept new privacy restrictions after California alleged the company sold sensitive driver information, including geolocation and driving behavior data, to data brokers.

Key Takeaways

California alleged GM sold sensitive customer driving data to brokers.
GM agreed to pay $12.75 million and stop certain sales for five years.

DT Editorial Team·May 10, 2026·via mashable.com

GM’s California Privacy Settlement Forces a Reset on Connected-Car Data Sales

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million and halt key driving-data sales in California, a settlement that sharpens the privacy debate around connected vehicles and consumer consent.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via techcrunch.com

Transportation

General Motors said profit rose 22% on strong U.S. truck and SUV sales, prompting the automaker to lift its 2026 outlook even as fuel prices climb.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via thedrive.com

Transportation

General Motors has reportedly put its next wave of full-size electric trucks on indefinite delay, signaling a deeper pullback from earlier EV expansion plans.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via jalopnik.com

Energy

General Motors has reportedly suspended plans to refresh its full-size electric truck and SUV lineup, signaling a retreat toward gas vehicles in a difficult EV market.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via electrek.co

Transportation

Ford and General Motors have raised destination charges on many full-size pickups and SUVs to $2,795, extending a multiyear increase in mandatory fees that now adds thousands to sticker prices.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via thedrive.com

Transportation

French supplier Valeo has broken ground on a $225 million factory in McAllen, Texas, to manufacture the central compute unit that will power General Motors' next-generation electrical architecture starting in 2028.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 25, 2026·via autonews.com

Transportation

General Motors has started testing Level 3 autonomous driving technology on California and Michigan highways, marking the first time a major US automaker has run eyes-off vehicles on public roads ahead of a planned 2028 production launch in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via autonews.com

Transportation

General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis are all signaling renewed interest in building sedans after years of SUV dominance. Consumer demand data supports the shift, but Detroit's track record of abandoning small cars raises questions about staying power.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via thedrive.com